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Maury Microwave

SERDES Receiver Robustness and Bit Error Rate Testing Using the J7000B Noise Generator

High-speed Serializer/Deserializer (SERDES) is the backbone of digital communication systems used in Ethernet, PCIe, data storage, and high-speed digital interfaces. This application note demonstrates how the Maury Microwave J7000B noise generator enables SERDES testing through receiver sensitivity characterization, bit error rate (BER) testing, and link margin analysis.


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TEConnectivity

Can Copper Still Scale for the 448G Era?

Can copper continue to scale for next-generation AI data center interconnects? Developed by TE Connectivity in collaboration with Semtech, this DesignCon 2026 Best Paper Award-winning technical paper explores passive and active copper architectures—including DAC, ACC, and Co-Packaged Copper (CPC)—and how they can help enable the transition to the 448G era.


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Keysight_WP

3D Interconnect Designer: Physically Accurate Design and Exploration of Advanced 2.5D and 3D Interconnects

This solution brief introduces Keysight 3D Interconnect Designer, a physically aware environment for early exploration and validation of advanced interconnect architectures. It enables modeling and analysis of complex 2.5D and 3D structures during the architectural phase, helping teams reduce risk, accelerate development, and improve confidence before detailed physical implementation.


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Maury

The Impact of Cable Phase Stability on Precision Measurements

Precision measurements depend on stable phase performance in cable assemblies. This article explores cable construction, common phase instability causes, and practical methods to measure and characterize phase stability. Understanding these factors helps minimize errors, improve repeatability, and guides engineers in selecting the ideal cable for reliable, high-frequency testing.


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