Embedded Waveform Viewing Technlogy in an IC Chip

As higher networking speeds and demand for bandwidth continue to grow exponentially, signal integrity (SI) issues pose greater challenges for systems designers. SI technology is now a critical part of any successful high-speed design.

With Vitesse's VScope™ technology, signal integrity analysis capabilities are built into your IC chip. Engineers and system operators can scan data from within the IC itself in a manner similar to oscilloscopes and bit error rate detectors. Offered in clock and data recovery products from Vitesse, VScope can operate on any channel of live data, enabling unique capabilities for testing and system monitoring.

In Line Diagnostics

VScope makes accurate monitoring possible that was formerly out of reach. By scanning a signal after the IC equalization but before conversion to a digital stream, a true picture can be obtained of the input signal and the equalization performance.

Remote Monitoring

Remote scanning is another VScope advantage. By transporting the scan data in the packet overhead, this diagnostic information can be accessed in real time from anywhere in the network. Data service providers can make detailed remote measurements of signal integrity from the central office, eliminating on-site service to perform the same test using conventional instruments.

Unlimited System Diagnostics

VScope diagnostics go beyond standard capabilities and enable revolutionary new applications. The technology augments design testing, and also creates opportunities for remote diagnostics and monitoring of ongoing system health. Free of the limits imposed by an external – and costly – oscilloscope, design engineers can access and share the waveform scan data through a simple controller interface.

Vitesse's VScope advanced 'micro-oscilloscope' technology makes possible new applications that go beyond the reach of today's lab scope functionality. Now the power to build next-generation networks is yours.