Develop
Drivers, firmware, software stacks, and register-level programming for high-speed interfaces.
Start developingValidate
LTSSM, eye diagrams, jitter, ISI, S-parameters — bench-tested validation playbooks for every protocol.
Run validationMeasure
Oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, AWGs — setup, automation, and troubleshooting from the bench.
Browse instrumentsHigh-Speed Protocols¶
PCIe Express
From 2.5 GT/s NRZ to 64 GT/s PAM4. Architecture, LTSSM, link training, equalization, and compliance — the way you'd actually debug them on a bench.
Learn PCIeDDR Memory
Timing parameters, read/write training, signal integrity, and margin testing. From CAS latency basics to DDR5 decision feedback equalization.
Learn DDRLPDDR Mobile Memory
Architecture for low-power systems. WCK clocking, PoP probing techniques, and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling validation.
Learn LPDDRUSB
SuperSpeed signaling, Type-C and Power Delivery, USB4 tunneling, compliance, and protocol analysis — every layer covered.
Learn USBTest & Measurement¶
Waveforms, eyes, and jitter
Real-time and sampling scopes — Rx settings, probe selection, triggering, InfiniiSim, automation, and troubleshooting.
Open scope guideBit error rate, end to end
Stressed-eye calibration, bathtub curves, impairments, signal recovery, automation — for receiver compliance and margin.
Open BERT guideS-parameters & channel loss
Vector network analysis for channel characterization — insertion loss, return loss, and de-embedding for SI workflows.
Open VNA guideArbitrary waveforms & DAC
Custom signal generation, DAC programming, and impairment injection for stressed transmit and receiver test.
Open AWG guideLearning Paths¶
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New to HSIO?
Start with the fundamentals of high-speed signaling and work your way up.
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Development Focus
Software, drivers, and firmware for high-speed interfaces.
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Validation Focus
Testing, characterization, and compliance.
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Lab Setup
Configure your test environment for success.
Quick Reference¶
Protocol Comparison¶
| Protocol | Max Speed | Topology | Use Case |
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| PCIe Gen5 | 32 GT/s | Point-to-Point | Storage, GPU, Network |
| PCIe Gen6 | 64 GT/s | Point-to-Point | AI Accelerators, HPC |
| DDR5 | 8400 MT/s | Multi-drop | System Memory |
| LPDDR5X | 8533 MT/s | Point-to-Point | Mobile, Embedded |
| USB4 | 40 Gbps | Tunneled | Peripherals, Docking |
Validation Techniques by Instrument¶
| Technique | Oscilloscope | BERT | VNA |
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| Eye Diagram | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Jitter Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | |
| BER Testing | ✓ | ||
| S-Parameters | ✓ | ||
| Channel Loss | ✓ | ||
| Stressed Eye | ✓ |
Quick Start¶
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Choose Your Protocol
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Select Your Focus
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Learn the Tools
Oscilloscope · BERT · VNA