Agilent/Keysight E2926-66503

The Agilent/Keysight E2926-66503 is a PCI Host Interface Adapter designed to exercise PCI system functionality by generating real-world traffic conditions and applying stress beyond standard device capabilities. Part of the E2920 Series, it serves as a core component for system verification, design bring-up and debug, compliance testing, and performance measurement across 32 or 64-bit PCI bus architectures operating at 33 or 66 MHz.

– Technical Specifications

• PCI Bus: 32 or 64 bit
• Operating Frequency: 33 or 66 MHz
• Burst Mode: Zero-wait-state
• Peak Throughput (Read): 107 MB/s
• Peak Throughput (Write): 102 MB/s
• On-Board Data Memory: 512 KB
• Trace Memory (PCI Logic Analyzer): 64 KB standard; 4 MB optional
• Trigger Sequencer: 64-level
• Pattern Terms: 24

– Key Features

• Real-time protocol check and real-time data compare
• Zero-wait-state burst mode for sustained high-speed operations
• Flexible memory configuration with optional 4 MB trace expansion
• 64-level trigger sequencer for complex validation scenarios
• C-Application Programming Interface (API) support for custom integration
• Compatible with Agilent E2920 Series Software CD Installation package covering PCI and PCI-X validation

– Typical Applications

• PCI system verification and design validation
• Compliance testing against PCI and PCI-X standards
• Performance measurement and stress testing of PCI implementations
• System debug and bring-up for complex PCI architectures
• Real-world traffic generation for design stress scenarios

– Compatibility & Integration

The E2926-66503 integrates within the Agilent/Keysight E2920 series ecosystem, functioning alongside modules such as the E2940-66501 CompactPCI Exerciser & Analyzer. The adapter supports standard C-API programming interfaces, enabling seamless integration into automated test environments. User documentation includes the E2926A/B PCI Analyzer User’s Guide.