Tektronix 5-CMAUTOEN Automotive Ethernet Test Software

Overview

The Tektronix 5-CMAUTOEN is a fully automated compliance test software application for 1000BASE-T1 and 100BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet standards. It runs on the 5/6 Series MSO oscilloscopes, leveraging the oscilloscope's validation and debug capabilities for comprehensive compliance testing. The software is designed to meet the demands of automotive Ethernet integration, ensuring interoperability between multiple ECUs and reliability in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Fully automated test setup with wizard, compliant with IEEE 802.3bp and IEEE 802.3bw standards
• Coverage for both 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standards per OPEN Alliance TC8 ECU specifications
• Advanced jitter analysis to identify and debug signal integrity issues
• Signal qualification tools for testing under various environmental conditions
• Patented return loss measurement using oscilloscope without additional VNA equipment
• Software correction method for distortion testing without ECU clock access
• Performance verification with multi-run test capability and automated reporting
• 12-bit vertical resolution at 3.125 Gs/s (5 Series) or 12.5 Gs/s (6 Series)

Applications

• Automotive ECU design validation and compliance testing
• Ethernet signal integrity verification in automotive networks
• Pre-compliance testing before formal automotive Ethernet certification
• Interoperability testing between multiple ECUs in automotive systems