Quantifi Photonics unveils QCA Series Communication Analyzer at DesignCon 2024

The QCA Series, a digital sampling oscilloscope, is engineered to offer cost-effective performance. It is specifically designed to aid manufacturers of next-gen interconnects in overcoming the challenge of scaling production to meet high volumes.

Featuring ultra-low jitter performance and unparalleled instrument density, the QCA Series is exceptionally well-suited for conducting high-precision measurements in parallel. This capability significantly optimises test throughput and reduces the cost of testing in high-volume manufacturing environments. Additionally, the QCA Series can be seamlessly integrated into existing assembly and alignment equipment used for producing next-gen interconnects.

The new series targets a wide range of applications, including 100-800G and 1.6T Ethernet, emerging Co-Packaged Optics and In-package Optical I/O, as well as computer interfaces like PCI Express and USB. A live demonstration of the first instrument in this new lineup will be showcased at booth 760 during the DesignCon exhibition, scheduled from 31^st January to 1^st February 2024.

Initially, the QCA will be released as an electrical version, suitable for 25G NRZ and 26.6/53.1 Gigabaud PAM4, with an optical version to follow. To enhance measurement accuracy, especially for DSP-based technologies, Quantifi Photonics will also introduce the QCR Series of Clock Recovery modules. The QCA is powered by the user-friendly VISEYE analysis software and graphical user interface, facilitating ease of use for operators.