Keysight / Agilent 81142A Serial Pulse Data Generator, 13.5GHz

The Agilent / HP 81142A Serial Pulse Data Generator is engineered for precision and reliability, making it a vital tool for high-speed bus designs and experimental lab research. This sophisticated device facilitates crucial physical layer measurements, enabling users to conduct extensive testing with precision low jitter signals and comprehensive control over data streams, essential for stress tests. Its linear delay modulation plays a vital role in jitter tolerance and transfer measurements, ensuring that you can achieve optimal results in your testing scenarios.

• Pulse, Data Pattern, and PRBS generation capabilities up to 13.5 GHz.
• Differential outputs available for data, clock, and trigger, enhancing signal integrity.
• Supports trigger and external clock input for versatile application.
• Fastest transition times of less than 20 ps ensure precision in signal shaping.
• Data formats supported: NRZ, R1, and RZ to accommodate various testing needs.
• Delivers low jitter, high accuracy signals with jitter specifications of less than 1 ps RMS.
• Jitter modulation bandwidth up to 1 GHz for versatile modulation capabilities.
• PRBS generation spans from 2⁵ -1 to 2³¹ -1, providing tailored flexibility in data stream generation.
• 32 Mbit memory for extended data pattern sequences, simulating "real world" signal scenarios.
• Features for sequencing and looping to integrate protocol-based data tests.
• Event trigger capabilities to synchronize with external devices during testing.
• Subrate clock generation simplifies the reference clock setup.

• Frequency Range: 150 MHz to 13.5 GHz.
• Output Channels: Single channel for both data and clock, with differential or single-ended options.
• Triggering Options:
  • Aux In (Trigger In) allows connection of a signal for switching output patterns.
  • Trigger Out provides a synchronized trigger signal for additional test equipment.
• Supported Data Formats: RZ, R1, NRZ.
• Duty Cycle Performance: Ranges from 35 ps to period - 35 ps.
• Clock/Data Delay Range: ±0.75 ns with 100 fs resolution.
• Delay Modulation Range: -100 ps to 100 ps.
• Transition Times (10/90): Less than 25 ps.
• Clock Mode Jitter: 1 ps RMS typical; Data Mode Jitter: 9 ps_pp typical.
• Jitter Modulation Bandwidth: DC to 1 GHz.
• Data Output Amplitude/Resolution: 0.1V to 1.8V with 5 mV resolution.
• Output Voltage Window: -2V to +3V.
• Sequencing / Looping Level: Capable of one level of up to 4 blocks.
• Memory Capacity: 32Mbit.
• Channel Output Connector: 2.4 mm.
• Interfaces: Integrated GPIB, LAN, parallel printer, VGA, 4 × USB 2.0, and 1 × USB 1.1 interfaces.
• Data Output Specifications:
  • Operating Range: 150 MHz to 13.5 GHz for various data formats.
  • Frequency Accuracy: ±15 ppm typical with width accuracy of ±20 ps.
  • Amplitude and Resolution: 0.10 V to 1.8 V at 5 mV steps.
  • Transition Times:
    • (20% to 80%) < 20 ps.
    • (10% to 90%) < 25 ps.
  • Low intrinsic jitter and precise clock/data delay options enhance testing accuracy.
• Comprehensive rear and front panel connections for robust integration with external systems.

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