iPasslabs x Credo x Anritsu

Anritsu Corporation is pleased to announce that iPasslabs Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully been certified as a PCI-SIG Authorized Test Lab by utilizing the Anritsu Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A. This enables iPasslabs to provide PCI Express® (PCIe) receiver sensitivity and other compliance certification services to customers worldwide. As an industry-leading test lab, iPasslabs is dedicated to high-speed communication interface testing, as well as signal integrity simulation and analysis. In collaboration with Credo, iPasslabs has also completed the industry’s first PCIe 6.0 Retimer performance validation. Credo’s PCIe 6.0 Retimer leverages low-latency, low-power digital signal processors (DSPs) and SerDes technologies to significantly extend PCIe transmission distances within AI and server systems, addressing the growing demands of high-performance data centers and modern network infrastructure.

Anritsu’s MP1900A automated verification system includes pre-system calibration and jitter tolerance testing. Its ability to perform automatic, iterative calibration and verification ensures stable and fast test results, offering crucial support for optimizing data center network architectures, AI computing accelerators, and large Ethernet switch designs. At the core of this system lies the Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A — a high-performance, multi-channel bit error rate tester (BERT) that delivers comprehensive measurement capabilities. It fully supports the R&D and design requirements of next-generation network interfaces such as 800G/1.6T Ethernet, as well as high-speed bus interfaces including PCI Express 6.0/7.0, USB4 v2, and Thunderbolt™. The MP1900A features a built-in Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) that delivers industry-leading waveform quality, with ultra-low intrinsic jitter (115 fs rms), and a high-sensitivity Error Detector (ED) capable of detecting signals as low as 15 mV. It also integrates multiple jitter generation sources (SJ, RJ, SSC, BUJ), common-mode and differential-mode interference sources (CM-I/DM-I), and white noise generation. Furthermore, with support for link training and Link Training and Status State Machine (LTSSM) analysis, it comprehensively supports various applications including compliance testing, margin testing, and troubleshooting.

“The Anritsu MP1900A is a critical tool that enables iPasslabs to support our customers in high-speed receiver signal measurements, debugging, and characterization,” said Eric Shen, CEO of iPasslabs Technology. He noted that the collaboration with Anritsu began at the company’s founding. With the support of Anritsu’s Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) and Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), iPasslabs has been able to quickly meet customers’ needs for testing, debugging, and signal integrity analysis. Eric Shen further emphasized that iPasslabs is now fully equipped to perform complete receiver jitter tolerance testing for PCIe 6.0 and 400G/800G high-speed Ethernet applications. Looking ahead, iPasslabs anticipates continued collaboration with Anritsu on next-generation testing needs, including PCIe 7.0 and ultra-high-speed Ethernet at 1.6 Tbps and 3.2 Tbps.

At Credo, helping to enable the test ecosystem is an important step in accelerating the adoption of PCIe 6.0 products,” said Phil Kumin, AVP of Product at Credo. “We were excited to work with iPasslabs and Anritsu in enabling PCIe 6.0 retimer performance verification.”

“With the rapid growth of AI servers and related markets, the demand for high-speed interface testing has surged. However, few certified labs currently possess the comprehensive testing capabilities required to meet these evolving needs,” said Ivan Chen, General Manager of Anritsu Taiwan. “Anritsu is honored to support iPasslabs in establishing a PCI-SIG certified test lab with our high-performance Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A and expert technical support, and to have collaborated on the successful validation of Credo’s PCIe 6.0 Retimer chip—helping lay a solid foundation for the global high-speed market.”

About iPasslabs Technology

iPasslabs Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2021 by a team of experts with over 20 years of experience in high-speed signal interface technologies, is located in the Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan. The company specializes in providing high-speed signal testing services, signal integrity (SI) simulation and analysis, power integrity (PI) simulation and analysis, as well as distribution and technical support for Wilder Technologies test fixtures. In addition, iPasslabs actively collaborates with PCI-SIG, serving as a key contributor to its working groups. In June 2025, iPasslabs was officially recognized as a PCI-SIG PCIe Authorized Test Lab. iPasslabs began offering its own brand of PCIe 5.0 high-speed test fixtures in 2022. In June 2025, it officially launched a comprehensive lineup of PCIe 6.0 test fixtures and DataCom ISI boards. All product designs, components, and manufacturing processes are fully compliant with PCI-SIG and IEEE 802.3 specifications. For more information, please visit: https://www.ipasslabs.com/

About Credo Technology

Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks. Optimized for both optical and electrical applications, our solutions support port speeds up to 1.6Tb. At the core of our technology is our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) IP. Our diverse solutions portfolio includes system-level products such as Active Electrical Cables (AECs), a range of Integrated Circuits, including Retimers, Optical DSPs, SerDes chipsets, and SerDes IP Licensing.

For more information, please visit https://www.credosemi.com. Follow Credo on LinkedIn.

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About Anritsu

Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) is a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. The company’s philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service-assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. Anritsu sells in over 90 countries worldwide with approximately 4,000 employees.