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.