ProtoSync™ PEPCI Express® Decode Annotation and Protocol Analyzer Synchronization
More Tools Simplify Debug of PCIe SystemsOscilloscopes are the preferred tool
for the hardware engineer, but have
been of limited utility in interpreting
serial data protocols. Protocol
analyzers are powerful, but don’t show
physical layer waveforms. By providing
a simultaneous view of physical layer
waveforms, data link layer decode
annotation, and full transaction layer
protocol analysis and bit tracer views,
analysis and debug of PCIe Gen1.x,
2.0, or 3.0 components and systems
is greatly simplified.
Linked Views Speed DebugBy combining all views within the
oscilloscope, it is easy to correlate all
information and synchronize zooming
to specific physical layer signals and
protocol packets. Since the protocol
analyzer and bit tracer views of
information are the same as those in
the LeCroy hardware protocol analyzer
products, communication between
hardware and software teams is easier.
Support on Multiple Oscilloscope PlatformsTo support the range of users, from
PCIe Gen 1.x to 3.0, the option
is available on a wide range of
oscilloscope models with real-time
bandwidths from 2.5 GHz to 30 GHz.
ProtoSync PE links physical layer waveforms (1), data link layer decode annotation and table information (2), and full transaction layer protocol analysis (3). Simply touch a decode table entry in the oscilloscope or a packet in the protocol analysis software and all views are automatically synchronized and aligned.
Features and Benefits
• Simultaneous physical layer
signal, data link layer decode
annotation, and full transaction
layer protocol/bit tracer views
• Simultaneous “Zoom to
Protocol Packet & Physical
Layer Waveform”
• PCI Express® Gen 1.x, 2.0,
and 3.0 compatible
• Supports 1 or 4 lanes
transmit or receive, or
1 lane transmit+receive
• Speed change compatible
• Recognizes scrambled or
unscrambled data
• Integrated 2nd touch screen
display makes simultaneous
analysis intuitive and fast
• Simplifies debug coordination
between physical layer and
logic layer design teams
• More complete tools provides
valuable information in start-up
phases when protocol analyzer
may not be usable
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Available Configurations
LeCroy’s ProtoSync PE
options provide you with
four ways to view the PCIe
protocol traffic
• Basic data link layer decode
annotated over the
physical layer waveform
(PCIEbus D option)
• Protocol analyzer
transaction layer decode
plus basic data link layer
decode annotation.
(ProtoSync PE option)
• Protocol analyzer
transaction layer,
BitTracerTM logic analyzer
view, plus basic data link
layer decode annotation
(ProtoSync PE-B option)
• Protocol analyzer
transaction layer and
BitTracer logic analyzer
views plus basic data link
layer decode annotation
with integrated 2nd
touch screen display for
intuitive, simultaneous
information views
(ProtoSync PE-B-EXTDISP
option)
SIMuLTAnEOuS VIEWS SPEED DEBuGSimultaneouS ViewS Speed debug
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Integrated 2nd Display Provides Quickest InsightLeCroy’s Zi-EXTDISP-15 is an
integrated touch-screen second
display that allows the most
interactive and intuitive debug
experience. Since both the
oscilloscope and second display
screens are touch friendly, it
is quick and easy to navigate
through the oscilloscope decode
annotation or the protocol
analyzer decode views.
ProtoSyncTM Provides Advanced Protocol Analysis Tools Simultaneous with Physical Layer Waveform DisplaysThe protocol analysis software provided
is a viewing, analyzing, and trace printing
subset of the software provided with
LeCroy’s PETracer (ProtoSync PE) or
PETracer Summit (ProtoSync PE-B)
hardware protocol analyzer product
family. Therefore those already familiar
with LeCroy protocol analyzers will find it
easy to operate and understand, and the
synchronization of the oscilloscope and
protocol analyzer tools in the oscilloscope
will make it easy for hardware signal
integrity, systems, and software/FPGA
engineers to work together to debug
complex problems. Since the software
runs directly on the oscilloscope, all
physical layer and protocol views are
linked directly to each other at all times
– simply touch a packet or a byte in
the protocol analysis software and the
oscilloscope will zoom to that physical
layer waveform, or vice-a-versa.
In all cases, decoded information is
completely synchronized with the
physical layer waveform – touch a table
entry or packet/byte in either of the
software displays, and all information is
automatically zoomed and synchronized
so it is easy to gather maximum insight
quickly.
SPECIFICATIOnSspecifications
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PCIe Link Layer Decode AnnotationThe PCIEBus D option provides
an intuitive, color-coded link layer
decode overlaid on the waveform
with a table display and a convenient
“zoom to message” and search
capability. Decode information
expands as the timebase is
adjusted or zoomed. (PCIEbus D)
PETracer Protocol ViewThe PETracer protocol view is ideal
for showing traffic at the logical
level, and permits drill down to
the byte level to see traffic across
multiple lanes on a common
timescale. The software allows
you to easily see the low level
primitives and data structures.
(ProtoSync PE, PE-B)
BitTracer Logic DisplayThe PETracer Summit BitTracer
view provides a physical
layer traffic view, similar to a
logic analyzer, combining the
advantages of a protocol analyzer
with those of a logic analyzer. Both
BitTracer and standard Protocol
view can be used simultaneously
with the PCIe link layer decode
annotation on a physical layer
waveform for maximum insight.
(ProtoSync PE-B) 3
SPECIFICATIOnS AnD ORDERInG InFORMATIOnspecifications and ordering information
Ordering InformationProduct Description Product Code
PCI Express Decode Annotation Option for PCIEbus D WM8Zi, WP7Zi, WM8000 And WP7000 Oscilloscopes and Analyzers
PCI Express Decode Annotation and Protocol ProtoSync PE Analyzer Synchronization Option for WM8Zi, WP7Zi, WM8000, and WP7000 Oscilloscopes and Analyzers
PCI Express Decode Annotation and Protocol Analyzer ProtoSync PE-B +BitTracer Synchronization Option for WM8Zi, WP7Zi, WM8000, and WP7000 Oscilloscopes and Analyzers
PCI Express Decode Annotation and Protocol ProtoSync PE-B-EXTDISP Analyzer+BitTracer Synchronization Option for WM8Zi and WP7Zi Oscilloscopes and Analyzers and Including 15” External Touch Screen Display
Customer ServiceLeCroy oscilloscopes and probes are designed, built, and tested to ensure high reliability. In the unlikely event you experience difficulties, our digital oscilloscopes are fully warranted for three years and our probes are warranted for one year.
This warranty includes: • No charge for return shipping • Long-term 7-year support • Upgrade to latest software at no charge
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ProtoSyncPE-DS-29Jan10 PDF
PCIEbus D ProtoSync PE ProtoSync PE-BDefinition
Protocol Setup Select PCIe Gen 1.x, 2.0 or 3.0.Select Starting Data Rate (2.5, 5, or 8 GT/s).Select Scrambling ON or OFF (if no TS2).
Decode Capability
Format PCI Express Data Link Layer Decode Annotation
PCI Express Data Link Layer Decode Annotation, Transaction Layer Protocol Decode
PCI Express Data Link Layer Decode Annotation, Transaction Layer Protocol Decode & Logic Analyzer View
Decode Setup Threshold definition required. Default is to Percent amplitude.Select Data Rate and Scrambling ON/OFF.
Decode Input Any analog Channel, Memory or Math trace.
# of Decode Waveforms
Up to 4 unique Tx or Rx lanes may be decoded at one time. In addition, physical layer signals with zooms can be displayed (with link layer protocol decode information).
Location Overlaid on PCI Express physical layer waveform, on oscilloscope grid.
Same as PCIEbus D + PETracer Protocol View
Same as ProtoSync PE + PETracer Summit Bit Tracer View
Visual Aid Color Coding for TS1/SKIP, TS2, Electrical Idle or Error/Unrecognized, Compliance/Modified Compliance, Compliance Delayed/Modified Compliance Delayed, DLLP, TLP, Logical Idle, EIOS/EIEOS/FTS Decode information is intelligently annotated based on timebase setting.
Same as PCIEbus D + PETracer Protocol View
Same as ProtoSync PE + PETracer Summit Bit Tracer View
Search Capability
Pattern Search Search by the following frame types: Compliance, EIEOS, EIOS, Electrical Idle/Error, DLLP, Logical Idle, SKIP, TLP, TS1, TS2, Unrecognized, or Any Type
Same as PCIEbus D + extensive protocol analyzer search capability
Same as PCIEbus D + extensive protocol analyzer search capability
Other
Compatible With Fully compatible with WP7Zi, WM8Zi, WP7000, and WM8000 oscilloscopes and analyzers based on these platforms. Bandwidth recommended to be equal to or greater than the PCI Express GT/s rate, with a minimum oscilloscope sample rate requirement of 4x the data rate.