Keysight Technologies Announces the Grand Launch of PathWave Instrument RPA — A no-code instrument automation solution that deeply adapts to MXR Series Oscilloscopes to boost R&D efficiency

Keysight Technologies launched the innovative new product

 PathWave Instrument RPA, a no-code instrument automation platform built specifically for R&D engineers and technicians.Deeply compatible with MXR Series Oscilloscopes (such as MXR204B, MXR604A, etc.), it enables automated control of oscilloscopes, power analyzers and other instruments without writing complex scripts. It injects new efficiency momentum into high-speed circuit debugging, power integrity analysis and other application scenarios, and redefines the paradigm of instrument automation operation.

Core Advantages: Three Innovations Reconstructing Test Automation Scenarios

1. Code-Free Interaction: One-Click Record & Playback, Oscilloscope Operation Becomes Automation

· Exclusive Coverage of Oscilloscope Scenarios: Via the intuitive user interface (as shown in Figure 1), you can record operations like channel configuration, trigger settings, eye diagram capture of MXR204B oscilloscope with one click and generate reusable automation scripts in real time. No need to master SCPI commands. Every operation performed by engineers on the oscilloscope interface (such as adjusting time base and setting probe attenuation coefficient) can be converted into a standardized process, completely eliminating manual repeated configuration.

· Flexible Parameter Configuration: For multi-bandwidth test scenarios of MXR oscilloscopes (such as bandwidth switching from 2GHz to 6GHz), it supports drag-and-drop adjustment of test parameters via the visual script editor (as shown in Figure 2). For example, in power integrity tests, it can automatically traverse different bandwidth modes (2GHz/4GHz/6GHz) of MXR oscilloscopes. Combined with time-frequency domain joint debugging, it quickly analyzes the frequency domain distribution of power ripples, improving parameter adjustment efficiency by 90%.

2. Global Remote Control: Building a Cross-regional Collaborative Test Network

· MXR Oscilloscope Remote Control: It supports real-time access to MXR604A oscilloscope in off-site laboratories via Windows Remote Desktop (RDP), VNC and built-in Web interface. Users can remotely complete waveform capture, memory depth setting (e.g. 1.6G points deep storage) and hardware-accelerated drawing operations (70% faster than traditional oscilloscopes). Off-site teams can synchronously view the oscilloscope screen and retrieve historical test data, greatly shortening the cross-regional debugging cycle.

· Intelligent Scheduling of Multiple Instruments (core on MXR ): Advanced versions (BV7002A and above) support building a test system with MXR oscilloscope, signal generator and power analyzer, which can automatically execute cross-instrument testing according to preset logic. For example, when the MXR oscilloscope detects abnormal signal, it automatically triggers the signal generator to adjust the output amplitude, synchronously drives the power analyzer to record power consumption changes, the automation coverage of complex joint commissioning process can reach 95%.

3. Structured Workflow: from single-point oscilloscope operation to full-link automation

· Four-layer architecture deeply adapts to the features of MXR (as shown in Figure 3):

· Connection: Quickly establish remote connection to the MXR oscilloscope, automatically save parameters including channel configuration, probe type (such as N2873A 500MHz passive probe), and support one-click reuse;

· Session: Record single operations of the MXR oscilloscope (for example, USB2.0 consistency test procedure: trigger setting → waveform capture → protocol decoding), generate independent automation units that can be replayed individually or combined with sessions from other devices;

· Workflow (Workflow): With the visual editor, you can splice the "Eye Diagram Test Session" of MXR oscilloscope and the "Load Test Session" of power analyzer, add cyclic logic to automatically traverse 100 groups of voltage / frequency combinations. With the hardware-accelerated FFT function of MXR, the batch test efficiency is increased by 80%;

· Item (Project): Integrate the multi-bandwidth test schemes, connection information of supporting equipment and working flows of MXR oscilloscopes into project files that support team sharing. New members can quickly reproduce the debugging process of experienced engineers for MXR oscilloscopes (such as power supply noise positioning, high-speed signal integrity analysis), reducing the learning cost of operation by 70%.

Typical Application: Analysis of Deep Application Scenarios for MXR Oscilloscopes

1. High-Speed Signal Integrity Test (Taking MXR204B as an Example)

· Scenario: In PCIe 5.0 interface debugging, it is required to verify the compliance of the signal eye diagram at different link rates.

· PathWave RPA Value:

· Record the "Channel Calibration → Equalization Setting → Eye Diagram Capture → Mask Test" operation of the MXR204B oscilloscope to generate an automated session;

· Via parameterized workflow, automatically switch the oscilloscope bandwidth (2GHz/4GHz/6GHz) and equalization coefficients, traverse 50 groups of test conditions, reduce the total test time from 20 hours to 2 hours, and avoid frequent manual adjustment of oscilloscope settings.

2. Power Integrity Analysis (take MXR604A as an example)

· Scenario: Evaluate the ripple noise and time-frequency domain characteristics of the power module.

· PathWave RPA Value:

· Remotely connect to the MXR604A oscilloscope in the lab, enable the “Spectrum Control” function to record the frequency domain analysis process (customize the Span range, adjust the RBW resolution);

· Stitch the time domain waveform capture of the oscilloscope and the current test session of the power analyzer to generate a full workflow of “Ripple Measurement→Frequency Domain Noise Location→Load Response Analysis” . Working with the MXR 's 1.6G deep memory, it captures abnormal waveforms up to 10 seconds in one capture, improving fault location efficiency by 65%.

3. Cross-team Collaborative R&D (Multi-model MXR  Collaboration)

· Scenario: Joint commissioning of multi-channel RF circuits by headquarters and overseas branches.

· PathWave RPA Value:

· Remote access to the 8-channel MXR058A oscilloscope at headquarters via RDP, enabling real-time synchronized multi-channel signal acquisition display;

· Combine the oscilloscope's "phase coherence test session" and the spectrum analyzer's "harmonic analysis session" into one workflow, overseas teams can remotely call and playback operation records, and the cross-regional collaboration response time is shortened from 48 hours to real-time interaction, which avoids repeated construction of test environments.

<span style=""font-size:">· Hardware Adaptation: Supports all MXR series oscilloscope models (featuring 4/8 analog channels, 500MHz to 6GHz bandwidth). It supports automatic identification of probe type, memory depth and hardware acceleration functions (e.g., 70% faster waveform rendering);

· Software Collaboration: Seamlessly connect to MXR oscilloscope's InfiniiScan triggering software and Wave Gen waveform generation function. Through the visual editor of PathWave RPA , you can directly call the built-in tools of the oscilloscope to form a closed-loop automation of “signal generation→acquisition→analysis” .

Version Options: Hierarchical Empowerment MXR Oscilloscope Application Scenarios

Note: The full series supports the MXR oscilloscope's recording and playback, parameterized configuration, and time-frequency domain co-commissioning functions. The Enterprise Edition allows customized co-working workflows between MXR oscilloscopes and other instruments. Contact us now to get your exclusive solution and unlock the automation potential of the MXR oscilloscope.

Partner Now: Unlock the New Experience of MXR Oscilloscope Automation

Deep integration of PathWave Instrument RPA and MXR series oscilloscopes delivers a "what you see is what you get" automation solution for scenarios like high-speed circuit debugging and power integrity analysis. Whether it is parametric testing on a single MXR oscilloscope, or coordinated debugging of multiple devices, the no-code mode can greatly improve efficiency, allowing engineers to focus on core innovation.

To obtain the exclusive automation solution and product documentation for the MXR oscilloscope, please contact us. We will provide customized configurations based on your test requirements, helping customers accelerate the R&D process and gain a technological edge!

Mind Map of Core Product Information (Including MXR Oscilloscope Details)