High-speed cable test system

By designing a high-speed cable testing system with multiple modules and using standards and analytical algorithms for accurate testing, the problems of insufficient accuracy and inaccurate calibration of traditional systems are solved, and more accurate cable performance evaluation is achieved.

CN120214439APending Publication Date: 2025-06-27SUZHOU SAIMAI MEASUREMENT & CONTROL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510275449.7
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2025-06-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional high-speed cable testing systems may misjudgment of insertion losses due to insufficient accuracy or inaccurate calibration, and incorrectly evaluate the transmission efficiency of cable signals.

Method used

A high-speed cable testing system is designed, including a signal generation module, a signal receiving module, a signal analysis module, a port module, a calibration module, a control module, a fixture module, a data processing module and a data display module. Through IEEE, ISO and IEC standards, step response analysis algorithm and impulse response analysis algorithm are combined to carry out accurate testing and data processing.

Benefits of technology

Ensure accurate performance judgment of cables during long distances or multi-node transmission, improve the accuracy and calibration problems of traditional systems, and improve the reliability and versatility of test results.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of high-speed cable testing, and discloses a high-speed cable testing system which comprises a signal generation module, a signal receiving module, a signal analysis module, a port module, a calibration module, a control module, a clamp module, a data processing module and a data display module. The port module is internally provided with a signal generation module and a signal receiving module, the signal generation module can send out a test signal, the test signal flows through a cable to be tested and then is received by the signal receiving module, and then the received signal is transmitted to the signal analysis module. Testing is carried out through the data processing module according to the IEEE standard, the ISO standard and the IEC standard, and therefore the problem that the transmission efficiency of cable signals is mistakenly evaluated due to insertion loss misjudgment possibly caused by insufficient precision or inaccurate calibration of a traditional high-speed cable testing system is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of high-speed cable testing, and specifically to a high-speed cable testing system. Background Art

[0002] High-speed cable testing systems are mainly used to comprehensively detect the performance of high-speed data cables, measure S-parameters such as insertion loss and return loss in the frequency domain to evaluate the cable frequency response; measure impedance characteristics, time delay and other parameters in the time domain to detect cable faults; and can also evaluate signal integrity through eye diagram testing to determine whether signal transmission is distorted. It can help manufacturers control the quality of cables to ensure that products meet standards, and also assist users in confirming whether the cable performance can meet the requirements of the application scenario during procurement, installation and maintenance, ensuring stable and reliable high-speed data transmission; Traditional high-speed cable testing systems may misjudge the insertion loss due to insufficient accuracy or inaccurate calibration, and then incorrectly evaluate the transmission efficiency of cable signals. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a high-speed cable testing system to solve the problem that traditional high-speed cable testing systems may misjudge the insertion loss due to insufficient accuracy or inaccurate calibration, and then incorrectly evaluate the transmission efficiency of cable signals.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions: A high-speed cable testing system includes a signal generation module, a signal reception module, a signal analysis module, a port module, a calibration module, a control module, a fixture module, a data processing module, and a data display module. The port module is used to provide connection ports for the cables to be tested. Inside the port module, there are a signal generation module and a signal reception module. The signal generation module can emit test signals. The test signals flow through the cables to be tested and are then received by the signal reception module, and then the received signals are sent to the signal analysis module. The signal analysis module is used to evaluate the quality of the transmitted signals to obtain an evaluation value, and then send the evaluation value to the data processing module. The data processing module calculates the test results according to IEEE standards, ISO standards, and IEC standards through step response analysis algorithms and impulse response analysis algorithms, and then sends the results to the data display module for intuitive display; The calibration module is used to calibrate the testing system to eliminate the errors and interferences of the system itself. The control module is used to receive user instructions and control the operation of the testing system. The fixture module is used to fix and connect the cables to be tested, and the fixture module has a de-embedding function inside.

[0005] Preferably, the signals that the signal generation module can emit include PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 1X - 16X, MiniSAS HD / Slimline SAS, SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 / SFP56, QSFP+ / QSFP28 / QSFP56 / QSFP-DD / OSFP, USB3.0 / USB4.0, TBT3.0 / TBT4.0, and HDMI / DP.

[0006] Preferably, the signal analysis module can measure insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew, and delay.

[0007] Preferably, a first socket and a second socket are provided on the upper part of the port module. The first socket and the second socket include a PCIe interface, an SFF-8643 interface, an SFF-8087 interface, an SFF-8088 interface, an SFP interface, a QSFP interface, a USB Type-A interface, a USB Type-B interface, a USB Type-C interface, a Thunderbolt interface, a standard HDMI interface, a Mini HDMI interface, a Micro HDMI interface, a DP interface, and a Mini DP interface.

[0008] Preferably, a housing is provided outside the port module. A heat dissipation port is provided on the side wall of the housing. A dust-proof strip is provided above the heat dissipation port. The universal wheel has a locking function. A storage chamber is provided in the middle of the housing. The port module is located inside the storage chamber. A handle is provided on the outer wall of the port module. A fixing device is provided at the bottom of the port module. The fixing device slides on the bottom of the storage chamber.

[0009] Preferably, racks are provided on both sides of the top surface of the port module. A rotating shaft is provided on the upper part of the port module. Both ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the inside of the housing. Both ends of the rotating shaft are fixedly connected with gears. The tooth ends of the gears are meshed with the tooth ends of the racks. A second pulley is provided on the outside of the gears. The middle of the second pulley is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. A first pulley is provided above the second pulley. The second pulley and the first pulley are connected by a belt. The middles of the two first pulleys are fixedly connected to the outer wall of a winding shaft. One end of a closing curtain is fixedly connected to the middle of the winding shaft. The closing curtain is located outside the data display module.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing device includes a connecting block and a sliding plate. The top surface of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the port module, and the bottom surface of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding plate. A storage chamber, a chute and an overhead layer are formed inside the housing. The chute is located at the bottom of the storage chamber, and the overhead layer is located at the bottom of the chute. The connecting block is slidably connected inside the chute, and the sliding plate is slidably connected inside the overhead layer.

[0011] A testing method for a high-speed cable testing system includes the following steps: S1. Preparation: Pull out the port module from the inside of the storage chamber through the handle, so that the winding shaft winds up the closing curtain. Fix the cable under test through the fixture module and connect it to the first socket and the second socket on the upper part of the port module to ensure reliable connection. Select an electronic calibration component according to the test environment and requirements, and use the calibration module to calibrate the system. S2. Test setting: Input test instructions into the system through the remote control function of the control module, and control the signal generation module to generate electrical signals and optical signals with different frequencies, amplitudes and waveforms. S3. Signal transmission and reception: The signals emitted by the signal generation module are transmitted through the cable under test. The signal reception module and the signal analysis module receive the transmitted signals and measure and analyze the insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew and delay. S4. Data processing and result presentation: The signal reception module and the signal analysis module transmit the measured data to the data processing module. The data processing module processes the data according to the preset standards and algorithms, calculates the test results, and generates a test report and a test result code, and visually displays the test conditions and performance indicators of the cable through the data display module. S5. Test end and cleaning: After the test is completed, remove the cable under test, clean the fixture module and the port module, turn off the system, and then push the port module into the inside of the storage chamber, and then release the closing curtain.

[0012] Preferably, a computer device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the above-mentioned testing method for a high-speed cable testing system.

[0013] Preferably, a readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the above-mentioned testing method for a high-speed cable testing system.

[0014] Working principle: Pull out the port module from the inside of the storage chamber through the handle, and then it is possible to connect the cable to be tested to the first socket and the second socket. When pulling out the port module, the rack can drive the gear to rotate clockwise, and then drive the second pulley to rotate clockwise. The belt can be used to drive the first pulley to rotate clockwise, and then drive the winding shaft to rotate clockwise to wind up the closing curtain, thereby exposing the data display module. Then, according to the test environment and requirements, select the electronic calibration component, and use the calibration module to calibrate the system. Then, through the remote control function of the control module, input the test instruction into the system, and control the signal generation module to generate electrical signals and optical signals with different frequencies, amplitudes and waveforms. Then, the signals emitted by the signal generation module are transmitted through the cable to be tested. The signal receiving module and the signal analysis module receive the transmitted signals, and measure and analyze the insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew and delay to form measurement data. Then, the signal receiving module and the signal analysis module transmit the measurement data to the data processing module. The data processing module processes the data according to the preset standards and algorithms, calculates the test results, and generates a test report and a test result code. Through the data display module, the test situation and performance indicators of the cable are intuitively displayed. After the test is completed, remove the cable to be tested, clean the fixture module and the port module, turn off the system, and then push the port module into the inside of the storage chamber, thereby releasing the closing curtain to protect the data display module.

[0015] The present invention provides a high-speed cable testing system. It has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention conducts tests by the data processing module according to IEEE standards, ISO standards and IEC standards, and calculates the tests through the step response analysis algorithm and the impulse response analysis algorithm to generate test results, ensuring accurate performance judgment of the cable in long-distance or multi-node transmission, thereby improving the problem that the traditional high-speed cable testing system may misjudge the insertion loss due to insufficient accuracy or inaccurate calibration, and then wrongly evaluate the transmission efficiency of the cable signal.

[0016] 2. The present invention sets various interface types including PCIe interfaces, SFF-8643 interfaces, etc. at the first socket and the second socket of the port module, which can adapt to high-speed cables with various different interfaces, greatly improving the versatility and compatibility of the testing system.

[0017] 3. The present invention opens a storage chamber inside the housing, and then it is possible to put the port module into the inside of the storage chamber after the test is completed, thereby preventing dust from entering the inside of the first socket and the second socket, and thus achieving the purpose of dust prevention.

[0018] 4. In the present invention, the rack on the upper surface of the port module can drive the gear to rotate while moving the port module, thereby driving the second pulley to rotate. The rotational force of the second pulley is used to drive the rotation of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft can transmit the rotational force to the second pulley, and the belt can convey the rotational force of the second pulley to the first pulley, thereby driving the take-up reel to rotate, so as to drive the closing curtain to wind up and release. Thus, it can achieve that pulling out the port module drives the closing curtain to wind up for cable testing, and after the test is completed, pushing the port module in can release the closing curtain. Therefore, it can protect the data display module while dust-proofing the first socket and the second socket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of the present invention; Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the port module of the present invention is pulled out; Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram in front of the port module of the present invention; Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram behind the port module of the present invention; Figure 6 is a partial structure schematic diagram of the storage room of the present invention; Figure 7 is a partial three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the closing curtain of the present invention; Figure 8 is a partial side structure schematic diagram of the closing curtain of the present invention.

[0020] Among them, 1. housing; 2. closing curtain; 3. port module; 4. handle; 5. universal wheel; 6. heat dissipation port; 7. data display module; 8. rack; 9. first socket; 10. second socket; 11. connecting block; 12. sliding plate; 13. storage room; 14. sliding groove; 15. overhead layer; 16. first pulley; 17. belt; 18. second pulley; 19. take-up reel; 20. rotating shaft; 21. gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Next, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 and the attached Figure 3, an embodiment of the present invention provides a high-speed cable testing system, including a signal generation module, a signal reception module, a signal analysis module, a port module 3, a calibration module, a control module, a fixture module, a data processing module, and a data display module 7. The port module 3 is used to provide connection ports for the cables to be tested. Inside the port module 3, there are a signal generation module and a signal reception module. The signal generation module can emit test signals. The test signals flow through the cables to be tested and are then received by the signal reception module, and then the received signals are transmitted to the signal analysis module. The signal analysis module is used to evaluate the quality of the transmitted signals to obtain an evaluation value, and then the evaluation value is transmitted to the data processing module. The data processing module calculates the test results according to the IEEE standard, ISO standard, and IEC standard through the step response analysis algorithm and the impulse response analysis algorithm, and then transmits the results to the data display module 7 for intuitive display; the calibration module is used to calibrate the testing system to eliminate the errors and interferences of the system itself. The control module is used to receive user instructions and control the operation of the testing system. The fixture module is used to fix and connect the cables to be tested, and the fixture module has an embedded removal function inside.

[0023] Specifically, the signal generation module can generate electrical or optical signals with different frequencies, amplitudes, and waveforms according to high-speed digital standard protocols, accurately simulate various signals carried by cables in actual working scenarios, and provide a real and effective input signal source for testing the transmission performance of cables. It can generate signals with multiple waveforms, such as sine waves, square waves, pulse waves, etc., to meet the transmission performance test requirements of different cables for different waveform signals. Through the transmission tests of different waveform signals, the impact of cables on signal distortion, distortion, etc. can be evaluated more comprehensively. The signal reception module can accurately obtain the signals transmitted through the cable under test, synchronously collect multi-channel signals, accurately measure key parameters such as the frequency domain and time domain, evaluate the signal quality, judge the signal stability and accuracy through eye diagram analysis and bit error rate measurement, and can also work in cooperation with data processing, calibration, and other modules, adapt to various cable interfaces and high-speed digital standard protocols, and provide core support for comprehensively and accurately testing the cable performance. The signal analysis module can accurately judge the cable transmission performance and provide strong data support for cable quality evaluation and fault diagnosis. The port module 3 can provide connection interfaces that are compatible with various cables under test, realize the convenient access and testing of different specifications of cables through the port module 3, improve the test efficiency through fast channel switching and parallel testing, meet the large-scale cable testing requirements, and undertake the key connection and test path construction functions in the high-speed cable testing system. The calibration module can accurately adjust the system parameters for different test environments and conditions by using electronic calibration components or mechanical calibration components, effectively eliminate the errors and interference factors existing in the test system itself, ensure the accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of the test results, and provide a solid data quality guarantee for high-speed cable performance evaluation. The control module cooperatively controls the signal generation, signal reception and analysis, port switching, etc. modules through communication methods such as RS485 and USB, realizes the automatic execution and precise regulation of the test process, and ensures the efficient operation of the high-speed cable testing system according to the predetermined standards and processes. The fixture in the fixture module can fix and connect the cable under test, ensure the reliable docking of the cable with the test system, provide the fixture de-embedding function, and realize independent de-embedding for each channel by means of the s4p file provided by the test fixture, effectively eliminating the interference of the fixture on the test results and making the test results truly reflect the cable performance. The data processing module can calculate, statistically analyze, and extract key information from the data, providing a quantitative basis for judging whether the cable performance meets the standards. The data display module 7 can convert complex cable performance data into easy-to-understand information, improving the reading efficiency of the test results and the accuracy of the decision-making basis.

[0024] Please refer to the appendix Figure 1, the signals that the signal generation module can emit include PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 1X - 16X, Mini SAS HD / Slimline SAS, SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 / SFP56, QSFP+ / QSFP28 / QSFP56 / QSFP-DD / OSFP, USB3.0 / USB4.0, TBT3.0 / TBT4.0, and HDMI / DP; on the upper part of the port module 3, there are a first socket 9 and a second socket 10, and the first socket 9 and the second socket 10 include PCIe interfaces, SFF-8643 interfaces, SFF-8087 interfaces, SFF-8088 interfaces, SFP interfaces, QSFP interfaces, USB Type-A interfaces, USB Type-B interfaces, USB Type-C interfaces, Thunderbolt interfaces, standard HDMI interfaces, Mini HDMI interfaces, Micro HDMI interfaces, DP interfaces, and Mini DP interfaces.

[0025] Specifically, it can accurately simulate the actual working signal environment under different interfaces and protocols, provide adapted test inputs for various types of cables, comprehensively cover the test requirements of cables in multiple fields such as storage, network communication, and consumer electronics device connections, make the test process highly conform to the real application scenario, and effectively evaluate the performance of the cable under complex and diverse signal transmission conditions.

[0026] Please refer to the appendix Figure 1 , the signal analysis module can measure insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew, and delay; Specifically, through frequency-domain parameters and time-domain parameters, the transmission quality and influence degree of the cable on the signal can be evaluated, and it can be judged whether the cable meets the performance standard.

[0027] Please refer to the appendix Figure 2 - appendix Figure 4 , outside the port module 3, there is a housing 1. On the side wall of the housing 1, there is a heat dissipation port 6. On the upper part of the heat dissipation port 6, there is a dust-proof strip. On the bottom of the housing 1, there are universal wheels 5 with a locking function. In the middle of the housing 1, there is a storage room 13. The port module 3 is located inside the storage room 13. On the outer wall of the port module 3, there is a handle 4. On the bottom of the port module 3, there is a fixing device that slides on the bottom of the storage room 13; Specifically, the housing 1 can protect the internal structure. The storage chamber 13 can be used to place the port module 3. After the test is completed, the port module 3 can be placed inside the storage chamber 13, thereby preventing dust from falling on the surface of the port module 3 and improving the accuracy of the test. The handle 4 can be used to conveniently pull out the port module 3 from inside the storage chamber 13. The fixing device can prevent the port module 3 from tipping over due to unbalanced gravity when it is pulled out. The heat dissipation port 6 can form a convection to dissipate the heat inside the system. The upper part of the heat dissipation port 6 is provided with a dust-proof strip to prevent dust from entering the system. The universal wheels 5 can make the entire test system move conveniently. The universal wheels 5 have a locking function to fix the system after it is moved to a designated position and prevent displacement during work.

[0028] Please refer to the appendix Figure 3 and the appendix Figure 7 and the appendix Figure 8 , on both sides of the top surface of the port module 3, racks 8 are provided. Above the port module 3, a rotating shaft 20 is provided. Both ends of the rotating shaft 20 are rotatably connected to the inside of the housing 1. Both ends of the rotating shaft 20 are fixedly connected with gears 21. The tooth ends of the gears 21 are meshed with the tooth ends of the racks 8. On the outside of the gears 21, second belt pulleys 18 are provided. The middle parts of the second belt pulleys 18 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 20. Above the second belt pulleys 18, first belt pulleys 16 are provided. The second belt pulleys 18 and the first belt pulleys 16 are connected by belts 17. The middle parts of the two first belt pulleys 16 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the winding shaft 19. One end of a closing curtain 2 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the winding shaft 19. The closing curtain 2 is located outside the data display module 7; Specifically, the racks 8 can drive the gears 21 to rotate when the port module 3 is moved. The rotating shaft 20 can fixedly support the gears 21. Both ends of the rotating shaft 20 are rotatably connected to the inside of the housing 1, thereby enabling the gears 21 to rotate freely. The second belt pulleys 18 can drive the belts 17 to rotate, and then drive the first belt pulleys 16 to rotate. The rotation of the first belt pulleys 16 can drive the winding shaft 19 to rotate. One end of the closing curtain 2 is fixedly connected to the middle part of the winding shaft 19. Thus, the closing curtain 2 can be wound and released while the belts 17 drive the first belt pulleys 16 to rotate. The closing curtain 2 located outside the data display module 7 can protect the display module 7. Thus, when the port module 3 is pulled out, the winding shaft 19 can rotate clockwise, thereby winding the closing curtain 2 and starting the test work of the display module 7; when the test work is completed, the port module 3 can be pushed in to provide dust protection for the port module 3, and then drive the winding shaft 19 to rotate counterclockwise, thereby releasing the closing curtain 2 and protecting the display module 7 at the same time.

[0029] Please refer to the appendix Figure 5 - appendix Figure 6, the fixing device includes a connecting block 11 and a sliding plate 12. The top surface of the connecting block 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the port module 3, and the bottom surface of the connecting block 11 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding plate 12. A storage chamber 13, a chute 14, and an overhead layer 15 are provided inside the housing 1. The chute 14 is located at the bottom of the storage chamber 13, and the overhead layer 15 is located at the bottom of the chute 14. The connecting block 11 is slidably connected inside the chute 14, and the sliding plate 12 is slidably connected inside the overhead layer 15; Specifically, the connecting block 11 can fix the sliding plate 12 to the bottom of the port module 3. The storage chamber 13 can be used to store the port module 3; the chute 14 can allow the connecting block 11 to pass through; the overhead layer 15 can be used to place the sliding plate 12. Since the sliding plate 12 is located at the bottom of the storage chamber 13, it can prevent the rear part of the port module 3 from tilting up, thereby preventing gravity-induced overturning when the port module 3 is pulled out.

[0030] The embodiment of the present invention provides a test method for a high-speed cable test system, including the following steps: S1. Preparation: Pull out the port module 3 from the inside of the storage chamber 13 through the handle 4, so that the winding shaft 19 winds up the closing curtain 2. Fix the cable to be tested through the fixture module and connect it to the first socket 9 and the second socket 10 on the upper part of the port module 3 to ensure reliable connection. According to the test environment and requirements, select an electronic calibration component and use the calibration module to calibrate the system; S2. Test setting: Through the remote control function of the control module, input test instructions into the system, and control the signal generation module to generate electrical signals and optical signals with different frequencies, amplitudes, and waveforms; S3. Signal transmission and reception: The signals emitted by the signal generation module are transmitted through the cable to be tested. The signal reception module and the signal analysis module receive the transmitted signals and measure and analyze the insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew, and delay; S4. Data processing and result presentation: The signal reception module and the signal analysis module transmit the measured data to the data processing module. The data processing module processes the data according to preset standards and algorithms, calculates the test results, and generates a test report and a test result code. Through the data display module, the test situation and performance indicators of the cable are intuitively displayed; S5. Test end and cleaning: After the test is completed, remove the cable to be tested, clean the fixture module and the port module, turn off the system, and then push the port module 3 into the inside of the storage chamber 13, and then release the closing curtain 2.

[0031] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the testing method of the high-speed cable testing system in the above embodiment are implemented.

[0032] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention provides a computer device, including: a processor and a memory; the processor and the memory communicate with each other; the memory is used for storing instructions; the processor is used for executing the instructions in the memory to execute the testing method of the high-speed cable testing system in the above embodiment.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A high-speed cable testing system, comprising a signal generating module, a signal receiving module, a signal analyzing module, a port module (3), a calibration module, a control module, a fixture module, a data processing module and a data display module (7), characterized in that: The port module (3) is used to provide a connection port for the cable to be tested. The port module (3) is internally provided with a signal generating module and a signal receiving module. The signal generating module is capable of sending a test signal. The test signal flows through the cable to be tested and is then received by the signal receiving module. The received signal is then transmitted to the signal analysis module. The signal analysis module is used to perform a quality evaluation on the transmitted signal to obtain an evaluation value. The evaluation value is then transmitted to the data processing module. The data processing module calculates the test result according to the IEEE standard, the ISO standard and the IEC standard through a step response analysis algorithm and an impulse response analysis algorithm. The result is then transmitted to the data display module (7) for intuitive display. The calibration module is used to calibrate the test system to eliminate errors and interferences of the system itself; the control module is used to receive user instructions and control the operation of the test system; the fixture module is used to fix and connect the cable to be tested, and a de-embedding function is provided inside the fixture module.

2. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal generating module can emit signals including PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 1X - 16X, Mini SAS HD / Slimline SAS, SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 / SFP56, QSFP+ / QSFP28 / QSFP56 / QSFP-DD / OSFP, USB3.0 / USB4.0, TBT3.0 / TBT4.0 and HDMI / DP.

3. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The signal analysis module can measure insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew, and delay.

4. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the port module (3) is provided with a first socket (9) and a second socket (10), wherein the first socket (9) and the second socket (10) include a PCIe interface, an SFF-8643 interface, an SFF-8087 interface, an SFF-8088 interface, an SFP interface, a QSFP interface, a USB Type-A interface, a USB Type-B interface, a USB Type-C interface, a Thunderbolt interface, a standard HDMI interface, a MiniHDMI interface and a MicroHDMI interface, a DP interface and a MiniDP interface.

5. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shell (1) is arranged outside the port module (3), a heat dissipation port (6) is arranged on the side wall of the shell (1), a dustproof strip is arranged on the upper part of the heat dissipation port (6), a universal wheel (5) is arranged at the bottom of the shell (1), and the universal wheel (5) has a locking function, a storage chamber (13) is provided in the middle of the shell (1), the port module (3) is located inside the storage chamber (13), a handle (4) is provided on the outer wall of the port module (3), and a fixing device is arranged at the bottom of the port module (3), and the fixing device slides on the bottom of the storage chamber (13).

6. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: Racks (8) are provided on both sides of the top surface of the port module (3); a rotating shaft (20) is provided on the upper part of the port module (3); both ends of the rotating shaft (20) are rotatably connected to the inside of the housing (1); both ends of the rotating shaft (20) are fixedly connected to gears (21); the tooth ends of the gears (21) mesh with the tooth ends of the racks (8); a second belt pulley (18) is provided on the outer side of the gear (21); the middle part of the second belt pulley (18) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (20); a first belt pulley (16) is provided on the upper part of the second belt pulley (18); the second belt pulley (18) and the first belt pulley (16) are connected via a belt (17); the middle parts of the two first belt pulleys (16) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of a reeling shaft (19); the middle part of the reeling shaft (19) is fixedly connected to one end of a closed curtain (2); the closed curtain (2) is located on the outer side of the data display module (7).

7. A high-speed cable testing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing device comprises a connecting block (11) and a sliding plate (12); the top surface of the connecting block (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the port module (3); the bottom of the connecting block (11) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the sliding plate (12); the interior of the housing (1) is provided with a storage chamber (13), a slide groove (14) and an overhead layer (15); the slide groove (14) is located at the bottom of the storage chamber (13); the overhead layer (15) is located at the bottom of the slide groove (14); the connecting block (11) is slidably connected to the interior of the slide groove (14); and the sliding plate (12) is slidably connected to the interior of the overhead layer (15).

8. A testing method for a high-speed cable testing system, characterized in that: A high-speed cable testing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is used, comprising the following steps: S1. Preparation: Pull the port module (3) out of the storage chamber (13) by means of the handle (4), so that the reel (19) reels the closed curtain (2), fix the cable to be tested by means of the fixture module and connect it to the first socket (9) and the second socket (10) on the upper part of the port module (3), ensure that the connection is reliable, select the electronic calibration component according to the test environment and requirements, and calibrate the system using the calibration module; S2. Test setup: Input test instructions to the system through the remote control function of the control module to control the signal generation module to generate electrical and optical signals of different frequencies, amplitudes and waveforms; S3, signal transmission and reception: The signal sent by the signal generating module is transmitted through the cable to be tested, and the signal receiving module and the signal analyzing module receive the transmitted signal, and measure and analyze the insertion loss, return loss, differential return loss, differential impedance, skew and delay; S4, data processing and result presentation: The signal receiving module and the signal analysis module transmit the measurement data to the data processing module, which processes the data according to the preset standards and algorithms, calculates the test results, and generates a test report and a test result code. The test status and performance indicators of the cable are intuitively displayed through the data display module; S5. End of test and cleaning: After the test is completed, remove the cables to be tested, clean the fixture module and the port module, close the system, and then push the port module (3) into the storage chamber (13), thereby releasing the closing curtain (2).

9. A computer device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that: When the processor executes the computer program, the testing method of a high-speed cable testing system as claimed in claim 8 is implemented.

10. A readable storage medium, characterized in that: The readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the test method of the high-speed cable test system according to claim 8 is implemented.

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