Advanced Link Analyzer: User Guide

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Date 4/27/2022
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2.3.3.1. S-parameter Mode Panel

Figure 131. S-parameter Mode Panel
  • Mixed-Mode Selector Panel—This panel allows you to select and plot an S-parameter’s mixed-mode characteristics. The Advanced Link Analyzer Channel Viewer can convert standard-mode (that is, single-ended) frequency responses into its differential–pair format (mixed-mode) frequency responses. For high-speed serial links with differential signaling scheme, Intel recommends you observe channel characteristics and performance in mixed-mode.
  • Standard-Mode Selector Panel—This panel allows you to select and plot an S-parameter’s standard-mode characteristics. An open 4-port single-ended S-parameter is supported in this plot mode.