Keysight Introduces High-Bandwidth Oscilloscope Probes
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The introduction of Keysight Technologies' InfiniiMax 4 Series high-bandwidth oscilloscope probes represents a significant advancement in the field of electronic testing and measurement. The ability to operate at bandwidths greater than 50 GHz with a high-impedance probe head is a critical enhancement for engineers working on high-speed digital, semiconductor and wafer applications. The market for electronic testing equipment is highly competitive and innovations like these can be a substantial differentiator for Keysight Technologies in terms of product offerings.
From a market perspective, the launch of the InfiniiMax 4 Series could potentially increase Keysight's market share within the semiconductor and electronics sectors. This new product line might also open up opportunities for cross-selling with Keysight's existing oscilloscope offerings, particularly the UXR-B Series. The emphasis on speed and accuracy in testing could translate to higher productivity for users, which in turn could drive demand for these probes.
The InfiniiMax 4 Series oscilloscope probes are engineered to meet the stringent requirements of modern high-speed digital design. The probes' unparalleled bandwidth capabilities up to 52 GHz Brickwall and 40 GHz Bessel-Thomson are essential for applications such as PCIe 6.0/7.0, DDR5/DDR6 and MIPI Gear 5/6. These specifications are critical as they enable accurate signal measurement and integrity checks in high-frequency environments, which is vital for the development and testing of next-generation electronic devices.
The modular design, featuring an amp with multiple access points, represents an innovative approach to probe design. This modular nature allows for more flexible testing configurations and can reduce the time required for debugging, a crucial factor in accelerating product development cycles. The RCRC design with a flexible PCA probe head is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates an advancement in probe head technology that could enhance the durability and lifespan of the probe tips—a common point of failure in such equipment.
Keysight Technologies' release of the InfiniiMax 4 Series could have a positive impact on the company's financial performance, particularly if the product captures a significant share of the high-speed digital test equipment market. The company's stock (NYSE: KEYS) may respond favorably to this launch if investors perceive the new series as a driver for future revenue growth. The high-impedance, high-bandwidth capabilities of the InfiniiMax 4 probes are likely to be well-received by the industry, given the increasing demand for advanced testing solutions that can keep pace with rapidly evolving technology standards.
Investment in R&D and strategic product launches are key factors in maintaining competitiveness in the test and measurement industry. Keysight's focus on innovation and compatibility with existing product lines could result in improved financial metrics such as revenue, profit margins and earnings per share, provided the market adoption rate aligns with company expectations. Analysts and investors will be closely monitoring the market's reception to the InfiniiMax 4 Series and its impact on the company's market position and financial health.
- Probing solution is industry first to operate at bandwidths greater than 50 GHz with high-impedance probe head
- High-impedance, turnkey solution delivers bandwidths up to 52 GHz Brickwall and 40 GHz Bessel-Thomson for high-speed digital, semiconductor, and wafer applications
- Enables design engineers to debug designs faster with an innovative modular design featuring an amp with multiple access points
The new Keysight InfiniiMax 4 Series of high-bandwidth oscilloscope probes are the industry’s only probing solution with a high-impedance probe head operating at more than 50 GHz, providing digital designers with a turn-key solution for high-speed digital, semiconductor, and wafer applications. (Photo: Business Wire)
As devices get smaller and faster, accurately probing signals becomes significantly more complex. The high-density integration and rapid signal speeds require advanced probing solutions that can maintain accuracy and minimize interference in such compact and fast-paced environments.
The Keysight InfiniiMax 4 Series probes address these challenges by providing a high-impedance probing solution for system verification without loading the device under test (DUT) that accelerates high-speed digital design, validation, and testing.
The new InfiniiMax 4 Series offers the following benefits:
- Unparalleled bandwidth – Delivers the industry’s only probing solution operating up to 52 GHz Brickwall and 40 GHz Bessel-Thomson for PCIe 6.0 / 7.0, DDR5 / DDR6, MIPI Gear 5 / 6, and 802.3CK.
- Faster debugging – Saves time and minimizes errors as a turnkey solution with a high-impedance probe head and a modular design featuring an amp with multiple access points that bypasses the need for custom evaluation boards or interposers.
- Innovative design – Offers industry’s first RCRC design with a flexible PCA probe head that uses the natural flexibility of the PCA to take the strain off the delicate tip wires. The removable flex PCA tips allows the most delicate portion of the tip to be removed and replaced.
- Built on proven Keysight technology – Extends equipment investments through compatibility with Keysight’s real-time UXR-B Series oscilloscopes as well as the InfiniiMax III probe head.
Robert Saponas, Vice President, Keysight Digital Photonics Center of Excellence, said: “The introduction of the InfiniiMax 4 enhances the future of probing with unmatched bandwidth and an unparalleled turn-key probing solution. The InfiniiMax 4 probes provide the precision, adaptability, and efficiency required to meet the demanding requirements of current and future high speed digital applications, ensuring that engineers and developers can keep pace with the rapid advancements in technology.”
About Keysight Technologies
At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product lifecycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.
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