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The DPO7000 series of oscilloscopes from Tektronix Inc. now supports the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) D-PHY standard (see the figure). These devices also now include UART/RS-232 protocol analysis software as well as four passive probes and three analysis tools as part of their standard configurations.

According to Tektronix, manufacturers of wireless mobile devices are using the MIPI D-PHY specification more as the communications bus across main components such as embedded controllers, cameras, and displays. It can reduce time-to-market and device integration costs while taking advantage of richer feature sets with higher bit rates.

The DPO7000 series of oscilloscopes from Tektronix Inc. now supports the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) D-PHY standard. These devices also now include UART/RS-232 protocol analysis software as well as four passive probes and three analysis tools as part of their standard configurations.

The Tektronix MIPI solution, Option D-PHY, includes an automated setup library for DPOJET jitter analysis software includes complete real-time scope measurements listed in the latest D-PHY conformance test spec (CTS). The solution also includes methods of implementation (MOI) for testing the D-PHY standard.

Compared to other, more limited alternatives, Tektronix says, this solution enables users to perform a full range of tests from verification and pre-compliance testing to more in-depth characterization, with custom limits. The test reports provide comprehensive details of numerous parameters in each measurement. Also, the solution is scalable for an early start on next-generation MIPI standards such as M-PHY.

With the DPO7000 triggering capabilities for RS-232 and the new UART/RS-232 Protocol Analysis Software (PDU-R), the company says, engineers can quickly link decoded data to captured waveforms by selecting data in a result table. This can save significant time for debug and verification tasks tied to these popular legacy standards.

The three analysis tools include Waveform Limit Test, Advanced Search, and Mark and Jitter Essentials. Tektronix says that it is the first Windows-based oscilloscope vendor to provide these tools and the four passive probes as part of a standard offering. The MIPI D-PHY and UART/RS-232 options are available now for the DPO7000 and DPO/DSA70000B series. The MIPI solution is available on the MSO70000 series as well.