Characterization/Simulation App Gets Facelift

Running on the TDS8200 series sampling oscilloscopes, IConnect version 3.6 software now includes 50Ω calibration within its True Impedance Profile (Z-line). The application also adds the ability to generate an eye diagram including cross talk effects for a passive interconnect link, allowing users to include up to eight aggressors when generating the eye. Additionally, version 3.6 now includes the ability to export two- and four-port Touchstone S-parameter files to support the growing need for S-parameters in digital-system simulation. The S-parameters and Z-line come as part of IConnect and are also available as standalone tools. TEKTRONIX INC., Beaverton, OR. (800) 426-2200.