Agilent Technologies 5988-7401EN manual Introduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator

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Introduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator

The Agilent 81133A and 81134A Pulse/Pattern Generators are high- end, easy-to-use tools for generating pulses, patterns and data at speeds up to 3.35 GHz. They are ideal instruments for testing logic devices (for example, ECL, LVDS, LVPECL) and other digital devices with clock rates from 15 MHz to 3.35 GHz.

You can use the Pulse Generators for applications where timing and performance are critical and full control over signal jitter is required. The instruments are ideal data and pattern sources for eye diagram measurements.

Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator User’s Guide, January 2005

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Contents Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Revision Important NoticeContents Setting Up the 81134A by Using the Graphical User Interface Setting Up Generic and Advanced SignalsUpdating the Firmware Troubleshooting Index Contents Environmental Conditions Safety SummarySafety Requirements Before Applying PowerGround the Instrument Do not Operate in an Explosive AtmosphereInitial Inspection Initial Inspection Performance Requirements Power Requirements Ventilation Requirements Cleaning Recommendation Cleaning RecommendationDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityIntroduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Introduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Benefits and Key FeaturesFront Panel Overview Front Panel OverviewGraphical User Softkeys Numeric Interface Keys Tab Keys to navigateGlobal Inputs Outputs Channel Inputs Input and OutputsDescription Rear Panel Overview Operating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Operating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Navigation through the PagesMain ChannelHow to Navigate through the Parameters at one How to Select a Parameter from a Selection ListPress the navigation knob to open the selection list How to Change a Number Field How to Change a Number FieldPress Modify Values Fine-TuningChanging Single Digits Operating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Clock SignalSetting Up a Clock Signal Using the Graphical User InterfaceNormal Out Channel Set the Freq. Divider to Frequency Divider Indicator Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Following code performs the same task Using the Remote Programming InterfacesSetting Up a Pulse Signal Pattern Mode Width Levels Setting Up a Pulse SignalTrigger Mode Generate the Signals //reconnect channels Setting Up a Data Pattern Prbs Polynome Signal Mode Pattern Mode Setting Up a Data PatternECL Levels Switch to the Numeric Edit Mode Pulse Type NRZ Pattern Mode Data ECL LevelsData pattern for channel Numeric Edit Mode Trigger Mode Set up the trigger Set trigger mode to data OUTP0SOUR Bits Delay = 50 ps Period = 500 ps Setting Up a Burst SignalArming Source Width = 100 psInstrument Setting Up a Burst SignalMode Timing Parameter Data pattern for channel Graphic Edit ModeTrigger Output Aux page now looks as follows Following code performs the same tasks Burst Length = 4 x Data Length Setting Up a Repetitive Burst SignalInstrument Burst Repetition Specifies Mode Setting Up a Repetitive Burst SignalData Settings for the Pattern Signal To set the data pattern Setting Up a Repetitive Burst Signal Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Prepare the trigger Set trigger mode to Data OUTP0SOUR Bits Setting Up Signals for a Stressed Eye Diagram Measurement Setting Up Signals for a Stressed Eye Diagram Measurement Connecting the Instruments86100 DCA 50 % Setting Up the 81134A by Using Graphical User InterfaceChannel page now looks as follows Enable the trigger output Viewing the Eye Diagram on the 86100 DCA Setting Up the 33250A Waveform GeneratorChannel panel Play with the SettingsUsing the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Pages of the User Interface Using the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse GeneratorInstrument Panel Channel Pages of the User Interface Instrument Modes Combining Parameters for Signal GenerationCombining Parameters for Signal Generation Pattern Modes NRZ Signal ModesVariable Crossover Measure Function Clock Source Clock SourcesUsing the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Trigger Out Start ModeTiming of Generated Signals Clock Timing of Generated SignalsDuty Cycle = 50 % Output Trigger OutChannel Freq. Divider = PulsesOutput Trigger Out Data PatternData Pattern of 32 bits Prbs Data Pattern Burst Started BurstRepetitive Burst Jitter Modulation Saving and Recalling SettingsJitter Modulation Saving and Recalling Settings Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Troubleshooting Instrument does not Respond TroubleshootingIndex IndexTrigger output levels Index 5988-7401EN