Ceyear has developed a comprehensive high-speed cable testing solution designed to ensure performance, consistency, and efficiency across both production and R&D environments. Ceyear’s high-speed cable testing platform is engineered to evaluate the electrical performance of modern cable standards, including PCIe, SAS, SATA, OIF, CEI, and IEEE 802.3. In manufacturing environments, the system enables full-spectrum electrical validation of every cable, ensuring compliance with stringent specification requirements before shipment. In laboratory settings, it empowers engineers with rapid, high-frequency diagnostics to identify and resolve performance issues with precision.
Integrated, High-Performance Test Architecture
At the core of the solution is a fully integrated test ecosystem combining vector network analyzers, multi-port expansion units, electronic calibration kits, coaxial cables, fixtures, and intuitive test software. It is available in multiple configurations, with 64, 96, 128, or 144 port options and frequency ranges of 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, 40 GHz, or 67 GHz, offering a total of 12 customizable combinations to meet diverse testing requirements.
The platform is designed for next-generation high-speed interconnects, streamlining complex test workflows to improve throughput while maintaining measurement accuracy, making it suitable for both high-volume production and advanced research applications.
Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities
The system supports a full suite of cable performance metrics, including insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk, skew, and TDR impedance. Built-in TDR and TDT modules eliminate the need for additional instrumentation, simplifying system configuration and reducing overall complexity. To further enhance measurement accuracy, the solution includes fixture de-embedding capabilities, effectively removing the influence of test fixtures from the results. This ensures that engineers are evaluating the true performance of the cable under test.
Speed and Efficiency Without Compromise
Ceyear’s solution delivers exceptional testing speed. For example, a 16-pair PCIe cable can be fully characterized, including all pass-through metrics, in just 36 seconds under typical conditions. This efficiency is further enhanced by a unique 4-port electronic calibration configuration that simplifies differential pair calibration into a single step.
Additionally, the platform introduces a novel multi-port calibration approach that focuses only on the pass-through topology for both near-end and far-end measurements. This innovation reduces calibration time for a 16-pair cable from several hours to approximately 30 minutes, without sacrificing accuracy.
Flexible Multi-Port Expansion Design
Ceyear’s multi-port expansion unit features an innovative modular drawer architecture, allowing individual switches to be easily removed and replaced for improved serviceability. The unit integrates a CPU module capable of independently running test software, and supports a wide range of interfaces, including HDMI, DisplayPort, LAN, and USB 3.0. Designed with optimized airflow and vibration damping, the expansion unit aligns seamlessly, both functionally and aesthetically, with compatible vector network analyzers, ensuring a cohesive and reliable testing environment.
Ceyear's Multi-Port Expansion Unit
Intuitive Software for Streamlined Operation
The accompanying software platform is built with usability in mind. Its clean, structured interface divides functions into intuitive sections, enabling one-click automated testing workflows. Engineers can quickly review results across different test topologies and analyze performance curves with ease. Additional built-in tools, such as material data editing, specification configuration, topology generation, and electronic calibration modules, provide users with the flexibility to adapt the system to a wide range of testing scenarios.
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