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Every generation change of digital standards introduces new risks. We see it firsthand when creating our products and working with engineers like you. Agilent's solution set for each generation of SATA covers the challenges for each standard: eSATA, mSATA, and USM. Regardless of the SATA design challenges you are facing, Agilent offers a complete solution. Work with Agilent and achieve your best design.

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6 Hints for Better SATA and SAS Measurements 
These 6 Hints for better SATA and SAS measurements cover Tx, Rx, Impedance and Return Loss, and Host/Device Digital testing challenges.

Application Note 2012-02-02

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Crossing the Digital-Analog Divide - White Paper 
This white paper helps to better understand how to cope with the physical nature of signals that we might prefer to think of as bits, nibbles and bytes, let's start with an ideal digital waveform.

Application Note 2012-05-02

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MOI for SATA PHY, TSG and OOB Tests 
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Application Note 2011-01-20

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Precision Waveform Analysis for High-Speed Digital Communications Technical Overview 
his document will discuss the Agilent 86108A precision waveform analyzer plug-in module with the Agilent 86100C DCA-J sampling oscilloscope mainframe for accurate analysis of high-speed digital communications signals.

Application Note 2008-04-17

SATA II Drive TX/RX Testing & Cable SI Testing Using the 86100C DCA-J (PN 86100-8) 
Due to the inherent limitations of parallel technology, SATA is expected to replace parallel ATA everywhere, and expand the use of ATA-based technology in the entry server and network storage market segments.

Application Note 2012-01-31

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