Description
The i-CTS high-speed cable test system combines self-developed vector network analyzers, MSW matrix switches and test software from a single original manufacturer. Frequency options of 26.5/40/67 GHz and port counts of 64/96/128/192/384 cover every production line, measuring IL, RL, ILD, IMP, NEXT, FEXT, Skew, Delay, CCICN and IRL.
System advantages
- Full-system solution: VNA, matrix switch and software developed in-house — performance on par with the industry benchmark
- Industry-leading test efficiency: customer-verified capacity gains above 41% (up to 288%)
- The industry’s only 112G → 224G upgrade path: VNA4435 factory hardware upgrade to 67 GHz
- Best-in-class service: R&D expert team, fast FAE/AE response, whole-system support
Measurement algorithms aligned with the industry benchmark
- Full support for PCIe 4.0/5.0/6.0, IEEE 802.3cd/ck/dj, CEI 4.0/5.0/5.1 and SAS
- Self-developed IFD automatic de-embedding: accuracy and performance consistent with benchmark AFR/ISD; slightly better than KS AFR for PCIe 6.0 SDD11
- Simplified calibration: 2-port electronic cal kits complete a 64-port full calibration in only 36 steps
Proven data consistency
- VNA4435 vs E5080B: insertion loss < 0.02 dB, phase < 0.2°, return loss −45 dB
- i-CTS vs PNA on x8 DAC cable: IL difference < 0.1 dB, impedance < 1 Ω, crosstalk < 2 dB
- 14-day stability test: SDD21 variation 0.13–0.15 dB, NEXT/FEXT < 1 dB, TDD11 0.01 Ω