Built-in Advanced Diagnostics of the Valens VA7000

Identifying flaws in high-speed links often requires time-consuming troubleshooting across numerous potential failure points, many of which are hidden from view. While most SerDes solutions include some level of diagnostic capabilities, the Valens VA7000 family of A-PHY-compliant SerDes devices offers advanced diagnostics built directly into our chips, enabling real-time detection of issues such as open circuits in one or both wires of a pair, short circuits to battery, ground, or between conductors in a pair, and even subtle changes to cable impedance.

These diagnostics empower engineers and service personnel to pinpoint faults swiftly and accurately. Beyond fault detection, such capabilities also facilitate preventive maintenance, identifying potential issues before a link failure occurs. The result is enhanced system reliability, reduced downtime, and significant cost savings.