Data Cable Testing
Data Cable Testing
Overview
The continuous increase of connected and autonomous cars becomes in a massive use of different protocols like Ethernet, CAN, LIN, Flex-Ray, for in-vehicle communication. To assure the functionality of these protocols, Emdep has developed a cost-effective, low test-time and fully integrated SOLUTION in standard manufacturing environment, under the requirements of OPEN Alliance and IEEE’s definitions for Automotive Ethernet testing.
Until now, ethernet test could only be performed by using expensive laboratory equipment with special connecting modules and for a small quantity of cables (sampling). Emdep is offering the solution to integrate in the same station twisted pair and electrical test, allowing the test of 100% ethernet cables in manufacturing environment.
Main Characteristics
- Afordable solution for High Speed data testing.
- Each Emdep Unit has 8 ports and is ready to test up to 2 twisted pairs.
- Measuring all twisted pairs in parallel in a sweep lasting less than 10 seconds, reducing the test time.
- Multiple test ports eliminate the need to switch between the test fixtures.
- Adheres to Open Alliance and IEEE standard definitions for Automotive Ethernet testing.
- Able to test other protocols like Coaxial Cables or CAN by using Open/Short Method.
- Emdep offers a Cost-effective Solution for Automotive Ethernet Test Fully integrated in standard Test Boards.
- Standard pneumatic modules 100% compatibles with the current Test Boards
- Software running in Wintestem. Similar screens for operators and programmers.
- The Software plots the result of every individual measurement: IL, RL, LCL, LCTL, TDRz and PROP.DELAY for a deep analysis of the data and fully traceability.
- Afordable solution for High Speed data testing.
- Each Emdep Unit has 8 ports and is ready to test up to 2 twisted pairs.
- Measuring all twisted pairs in parallel in a sweep lasting less than 10 seconds, reducing the test time.
- Multiple test ports eliminate the need to switch between the test fixtures.
- Adheres to Open Alliance and IEEE standard definitions for Automotive Ethernet testing.
- Able to test other protocols like Coaxial Cables or CAN by using Open/Short Method.
- Emdep offers a Cost-effective Solution for Automotive Ethernet Test Fully integrated in standard Test Boards.
- Standard pneumatic modules 100% compatibles with the current Test Boards
- Software running in Wintestem. Similar screens for operators and programmers.
- The Software plots the result of every individual measurement: IL, RL, LCL, LCTL & TDR for a deep analysis of the data and fully traceability
Technical Datasheet
Parameter | Specifications |
---|---|
Frecuency Range | 0.1 – 3,000MHz |
Frequency Resolution | 0.01MHz |
Frequency Accuracy | ±2 ppm |
Test Ports | 8 Single Channels |
Impedance per test post | 50Ω |
Differential test ports | 4 |
Differential port impedance | 100Ω |
Test interface | MCX (male) |
Test port power output | -1.0 dBm |
Max PC voltage at test port (damage level) | 60 V |
Sweep speed | 0.3 msec/step (80 db background noise) 3.4 msec/step (110 db background noise) |
RF Measurement Parameters | Return Loss (RL) Insertion Loss (IL) Longitudinal Conversion Loss (LCL) Longitudinal Conversion Transfer Loss (LCTL) Time Domain Reflectometer (TOR Z) |
RF Measurement Parameters – Modes | Single ended and double ended |
Accuracy: reflection measurements, mid dynamic range measurements | ± 0.4 dB |
Weight | 1.0 kg |
Power supply | Universal 5V DC adapter |
Power consumption | 8 W |
Connectivity | USB |
Operating temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C |
Storage temperature | 50°C to +70°C |
Humidity | 90% at 25 °C |
Atmospheric pressure | 70.0 kPa a 106.7 kPa |