Introspect ESPfor GHz Probe Cards
What is Introspect ESP?
Introspect ESP Software
Host PC
Real-time signal integrity analyzer for FPGA systems
Turns a standard FPGA into full-fledged AC Parametric Tester
Gbps Transceiver FPGA
Introspect ESPEngine
(Analog Test)
Introspect ESP Engine
(Functional Test)
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Easy-to-Use Tool
Quick-reference help for selected property
Single command performs measurement and analysis on all activated lanes in parallel
Enter any sequence of operations in this tab using a highly intuitive language
Each defined component has a set of properties that can be manipulated in this tab
BER EyeEye diagram Analog Waveform Capture
Intuitive Wizards
Scientific Analysis
Intuitive Wizards
Easy-to-Use Tool
AnalogMeasurement Features
Analog Waveforms
BER Statistics
Jitter & Bathtubs
Custom CSV Output
Custom Folder Output
Eye Diagrams
Multi-Variable Sweeps
Raw Data Capture
HTML Report Output
Automatic Pattern Identification
Scientific Analysis
Skew Measurement
Built-In Report Generation
Text Report Output
Jitter Separation
Application:Ultra Low-Cost Probe Card Characterization
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Frequency (Hz)
S21 M
agnitude (
dB
)
Single-chip tester Up to 48 parallel differential
channels per chip Up to 14 GHz bandwidth
Easy-to-use scripting environment Does not require any FPGA tool
expertise Supports automated test and
characterization Comprehensive measurements
Industry standard analog measurement toolsets
Probe Card Under Characterization
IESP-EnabledFPGA
Application:Tester-to-DUT Signal Calibration
Probe Card
ATE
Calibrate signals at DUT plane Enable “compliance” type stress
characterization on probe
IESP-EnabledFPGA
Application:SerDes Tester on Card
Single-FPGA solution
Full-PHY characterization
Protocol aware
FPGA