The latest serial technologies require test equipment capable of greater performance and more extensive analysis. With this improvement in performance there is also a need to reduce test time and improve measurement repeatability. The NEW Tektronix TekExpress^TM software platform brings one-button automated compliance testing to the Serial Data Design and Test Community. TekExpress SATA, the first edition, is an easy to use software package that automates 100% of the required SATA-IO tests using the Tektronix multi-instrument test bench. Simply press the Run button in the TekExpress SATA software and turn your attention to other activities while the Tektronix Test Portfolio makes the necessary measurements and compiles results/industry reports for you.

The driving need for better system performance and higher clock speeds has led to a greater challenge for designers to design a reliable link. Tektronix SerialXpress software allows direct synthesis of complex signal effects such as Pre-Emphasis, SSC, Idle State, ISI, and other jitter components. Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform Generator solution and SerialXpress software enable you to quickly create the exact waveforms required for thorough and repeatable design validation, margin/characterization and conformance testing of high-speed serial designs.

Once you have solved your design's signal integrity challenges, it's time to move up the protocol stack for digital validation and debug. Tektronix modular Logic Analyzer solution gives you the much needed insight to your complete system. Extremely accurate timing, powerful debug functionality across multiple buses, and ease of use allow you to quickly and thoroughly analyze your next generation design. The TLA7000 series enables you to get a handle on your most complex debug challenges, including: link initialization, link training and active state power management of PCI Express busses; complete analysis of DDR 1, 2 and 3 systems, the analysis across multiple system buses and many more.