Agilent Technologies 5988-7401EN manual Benefits and Key Features

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Introduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator

Benefits and Key Features

Benefits and Key Features

Your advantages are:

Fast rise times, low jitter and full parameter flexibility

When timing is critical, the 81133A/81134A’s fast rise times, the low jitter and full parameter flexibility make it an ideal pulse, clock and data source.

PRBS from 25-1231-1

You can evaluate the performance of a device in eye diagram measurements with PRBS from 25-1231-1.

Full signal manipulation

You can add jitter to clock or data signals with the Delay Control Input and deform the eye with the Variable Crossover feature.

Predefined levels

You can use the predefined levels to easily set up channels for commonly used logic families. These are: ECL, LVPECL, LVDS.

Data can be 8 kB of pattern memory

You can create large data patterns with 8 kB of pattern memory.

Key Features Overview

The key features are:

Frequency Range

15 MHz – 3.35 GHz

Clock Jitter

< 2 ps RMS

Voltage Amplitude

50 mV … 2.00 V

PRBS

25-1231-1

Transition Times 20% - 80%

< 50 ps

(10% - 90%)

(< 80 ps)

Delay Modulation Range (Jitter)

± 250 ps, ± 25 ps selectable

Data

8 kBit memory, RZ, NRZ,

 

Burst Capability

Delay Range

-5 ns … 230 ns

Frequency Divider

1, 2, 4, ... 128

Frequency Divider The freqency of the output signals must always be > 15 MHz. This limits the available range for the frequency divider (for example, for a 32 MHz signal, for the frequency divider, 2 (= 16 MHz) is available, but not 4 (= 8 MHz)).

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

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Contents Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Important Notice RevisionContents Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up the 81134A by Using the Graphical User InterfaceUpdating the Firmware Troubleshooting Index Contents Safety Summary Environmental ConditionsGround the Instrument Before Applying PowerSafety Requirements Do not Operate in an Explosive AtmosphereInitial Inspection Initial InspectionVentilation Requirements Power RequirementsPerformance Requirements Cleaning Recommendation Cleaning RecommendationDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityIntroduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Benefits and Key Features Introduction to the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse GeneratorGraphical User Softkeys Numeric Front Panel OverviewFront Panel Overview Interface Keys Tab Keys to navigateInput and Outputs Global Inputs Outputs Channel InputsDescription Rear Panel Overview Operating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Main Navigation through the PagesOperating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator ChannelHow to Select a Parameter from a Selection List How to Navigate through the Parameters at onePress the navigation knob to open the selection list How to Change a Number Field How to Change a Number FieldModify Values Fine-Tuning PressChanging Single Digits Operating the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Setting Up a Clock Signal Setting Up Generic and Advanced SignalsUsing the Graphical User Interface Setting Up a Clock SignalNormal Out Channel Set the Freq. Divider to Frequency Divider Indicator Setting Up Generic and Advanced Signals Using the Remote Programming Interfaces Following code performs the same taskSetting Up a Pulse Signal Setting Up a Pulse Signal Pattern Mode Width LevelsTrigger Mode Generate the Signals //reconnect channels Setting Up a Data Pattern ECL Levels Setting Up a Data PatternPrbs Polynome Signal Mode Pattern Mode Pulse Type NRZ Pattern Mode Data ECL Levels Switch to the Numeric Edit ModeData pattern for channel Numeric Edit Mode Trigger Mode Set up the trigger Set trigger mode to data OUTP0SOUR Bits Arming Source Setting Up a Burst SignalDelay = 50 ps Period = 500 ps Width = 100 psMode Setting Up a Burst SignalInstrument Data pattern for channel Graphic Edit Mode Timing ParameterTrigger Output Aux page now looks as follows Following code performs the same tasks Setting Up a Repetitive Burst Signal Burst Length = 4 x Data LengthSetting Up a Repetitive Burst Signal Instrument Burst Repetition Specifies ModeData 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 86100 DCA Connecting the InstrumentsSetting Up Signals for a Stressed Eye Diagram Measurement Setting Up the 81134A by Using Graphical User Interface 50 %Channel page now looks as follows Enable the trigger output Setting Up the 33250A Waveform Generator Viewing the Eye Diagram on the 86100 DCAPlay with the Settings Channel panelUsing the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Instrument Panel Channel Using the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse GeneratorPages of the User Interface Pages of the User Interface Combining Parameters for Signal Generation Instrument ModesCombining Parameters for Signal Generation Pattern Modes Signal Modes NRZVariable Crossover Clock Sources Measure Function Clock SourceUsing the Agilent 81133A/81134A Pulse Generator Start Mode Trigger OutTiming of Generated Signals Duty Cycle = 50 % Output Timing of Generated SignalsClock Trigger OutPulses Channel Freq. Divider =Data Pattern of 32 bits Data PatternOutput Trigger Out Prbs Started Burst Data Pattern BurstRepetitive Burst Jitter Modulation Saving and Recalling SettingsJitter Modulation Saving and Recalling Settings Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Instrument does not RespondIndex IndexTrigger output levels Index 5988-7401EN