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SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) has introduced the AE6980T nGBASE-AU Optical Automotive Ethernet Transmitter Test Solution, a platform designed to qualify next-generation optical automotive Ethernet PHYs in compliance with the IEEE 802.3cz standard. The company unveiled the solution at the IEEE SA Ethernet & IP @ Automotive Technology Day in Toulouse, France.
The new test solution addresses the growing demand for high-speed in-vehicle networking capabilities required by software-defined vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems. The IEEE 802.3cz standard defines multi-gigabit optical automotive Ethernet (2.5G-50G) over multimode fiber, providing low-latency, EMI-immune links with high bandwidth and reduced cabling weight. With 8 analysts recently revising earnings upward for the upcoming period, InvestingPro analysis suggests strong market confidence in Keysight’s automotive testing solutions. For detailed insights and 10 additional ProTips about Keysight’s market position, visit InvestingPro.
Built on Keysight’s FlexDCA platform, the AE6980T features Transmitter Distortion Figure of Merit (TDFOM)-assisted measurement capabilities for assessing optical signal quality. The solution includes automated test setups and generates HTML reports for validation and engineering teams. This innovation comes as Keysight demonstrates strong market performance, with the stock currently trading at $163.66, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s technological leadership.
The test solution complies with IEEE 802.3cz Amendment 7, 2023 and Open Alliance TC7 test house specifications. It supports Keysight DCA-M model N1092A/N1092C oscilloscopes, with clock recovery via Keysight N1077B.
Keysight collaborated with KD, an optical transceiver chipset maker, during the development of the IEEE 802.3cz standard. This collaboration contributed to the final version of the TDFOM test specifications.
"Automotive Ethernet has advanced significantly, with optical fiber now delivering major advantages for enabling multigigabit in-vehicle networks," said Thomas Goetzl, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, according to the press release.
The AE6980T is designed for test houses, Tier-1 suppliers, and OEMs supporting the automotive optical communications standard.
In other recent news, Keysight Technologies reported several noteworthy developments. The company is preparing to close two acquisitions, including the PowerArtist business from Ansys and Spirent’s business, excluding its high-speed Ethernet division. This has led Morgan Stanley to downgrade Keysight’s stock rating from Overweight to Equalweight, maintaining a price target of $180.00. In product advancements, Keysight introduced the UALink 1.0 transmitter test solution, which accelerates compliance testing for AI data center infrastructure. Additionally, the University of Texas at Austin has selected Keysight’s 6G solutions to further research on digital twins for wireless and autonomous systems. Keysight also expanded its electric vehicle testing solutions with the release of two new platforms aimed at automakers and EV supply equipment manufacturers. Furthermore, the company launched the WirelessPro 3GPP AI Simulation Platform, designed for wireless communication system engineers, integrating AI and machine learning capabilities. These developments reflect Keysight’s ongoing efforts to innovate and expand its technological offerings.
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