2 probe components, Robe, Omponents – Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express 2.0 Mid-Bus Probe Ver.2.40 User Manual
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Teledyne LeCroy
PCIe 2.0 Mid-Bus Probe Installation Guide
Version 2.4
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2 Probe Components
• Retention Module (a plastic guide located at B)
• Mid-Bus Probe Header Cable Assembly (D)
• Mid-Bus Probe Pod (C)
• Analyzer Cable (E)
• Clocking Cable Assembly (not shown)
The Intel-based mid-bus footprint specification only supplies differential lane signaling and ground
reference. Should a reference clock (RefClk) be required a separate connection must be made. Teledyne
LeCroy PCI Express protocol analyzers can use a reference clock probe in conjunction with the mid-bus
analysis. Each mid-bus probe is equipped with one clock probe. The mid-bus reference clock probe is
designed to facilitate capturing clock signals from the system board in the two configurations
recommended by the Intel guideline, i.e., a tap off of an existing clock or a dedicated clock.
PCI Express target board (A) with Mid-Bus Probe (B, C and D)
(PE001ACA-X Mid-Bus Probe Kit shown with PETracer ML™)
(Reference Clock Cable not shown)
E