Multiple optical transceiver module evaluation boards (MCB) connection method

When evaluating the performance of an optical transceiver, it is common to use a module evaluation board (MCB). However, did you know that multiple units can be connected at the same time? In this article, we will explain the various benefits that can be enjoyed by being able to connect simultaneously, and how to connect.

 

・MCB What is
・Benefits of using MCB

Benefits of using two MCBs at the same time

・How to download the GUI

・Simultaneous connection method for multiple devices

What is MCB

MCB stands for Module Compliance Board.

MCB (Module Compliance Board)

Benefits of using MCB

1. Optical transceiver can be inserted directly into the cage

2. Coaxial connectors for all lanes can be connected to external electrical signal interfaces

3. Performance evaluation of the optical transceiver itself is possible

Benefits of using MCB
BERT: Bit Error Rate Tester
PPG: Pulse Pattern Generator
ED: Error Detector
DUT: Device Under Test
DSO: Digital Sampling Oscilloscope

Advantages of using two MCBs at the same time

1. Simultaneous confirmation of the status of the opposing module

 

You can check the operation of a transmission/reception pair just like during actual operation.

It is possible to check the status of the opposing module at the same time.
BERT: Bit Error Rate Tester
PPG: Pulse Pattern Generator
ED: Error Detector
DUT: Device Under Test
DSO: Digital Sampling Oscilloscope

2. Ability to check non-defective products, suspect products, and differences at the same time

 

By comparing two GUIs at the same time, the difference in optical power and module recognition can be seen at a glance.

Ability to check non-defective products, suspect products, and differences at the same time

GUI download procedure

1. Multilane official page from bottom right GUI download for free

GUI download procedure

2. open download file

3. Open QSFP GUI

4. Open setup_MLCMIS_v2.1.0_2020-02-11.exe

GUI download procedure

5. Select Next

6. Select Install

GUI download procedure

Simultaneous connection method for multiple devices

Switch "USB instance" on the GUI screen to 0 or 1 respectively

How to connect multiple devices at the same time USB instance

In addition, since the PC that operates the GUI and the MCB are connected with a USB cable, it is possible to connect as many MCBs as there are USB ports, not just two.

MCBs for the number of USB ports can be connected simultaneously

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In this article, I explained the basic information of MCB and how to connect multiple units. We hope that you have understood that by connecting multiple units at the same time, you can use them more easily in an environment close to actual operation.

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