30 Gb/s and 32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator Datasheet

PPG Series

Features & Benefits

Available with 1, 2, or 4 output channels of 30 Gb/s or 32 Gb/s (independent data on all channels)
Aligned data on multi-channel units
Built-in adjustable low jitter clock source
DC coupled differential data outputs
Programmable output amplitude, offset, and crossing point (30Gb/s models only)
PRBS and user defined patterns
Adjustable channel phase delay
Option for built-in jitter insertion
Front panel touch screen GUI or USB computer control

Output Performance

Low inherent jitter (typ Rj <300 fs)
8 ps typical 20% to 80% rise/fall times (32 Gb/s models only)
500 mV fixed output amplitude (32 Gb/s models only)
17 ps typical 20% to 80% rise/fall times (30 Gb/s models only)
250 mV to 2.0 V output amplitude (30 Gb/s models only)
–2.0 V to 3.0 V offset window (30 Gb/s models only)
35% to 65% programmable crossing point (30 Gb/s models only)

Applications

25 Gb/s testing for 100 G Ethernet
DQPSK and DP-QPSK testing
Semiconductor and component testing

Product Description

The Tektronix PPG line of high-performance pattern generators offer single and multi-channel configurations capable of data rates up to 32 Gb/s. With optional jitter insertion, the PPG line offers a flexible, cost effective and easy to use test solution supporting high speed applications such as 100 Gigabit Ethernet, DP-QPSK testing and a broad range of receiver test applications. The single unit multi-channel configurations provide aligned, pattern-independent data outputs that support testing of crosstalk immunity and multi-channel functionality. The PPG line can be paired with the Tektronix PED line of Error Detector products to provide a complete BER test capability.

Data rate may be programmed over a broad range of values. (32 Gb/s version shown) Output may be either built-in PRBS patterns or programmed user data patterns.

32Gb/s and 14Gb/s programmed data rates

Independently programmable output channels allow comprehensive multi-lane testing. Data output has an adjustable skew/delay range of 100 ps (channel independent). (32 Gb/s version shown)

Four channel independent output data at 32 Gb/s

Built-in PRBS and programmed user data

32 Gb/s custom user data demonstrating programmed data skew values of 0 ps, -50 ps, and +50 ps.

Characteristics

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

Amplitude

Single ended

250 mV to 2.0 V

500 mV typ.

PPG3001, PPG3002, PPG3004: Each positive and negative differential output is independently programmable.

Differential

500 mV to 4.0 V

1.0 V typ.

PPG3201, PPG3202, PPG3204: DC coupled. Each side of the differential pair swings from –500 mV to 0 V. Ground referenced CML. Terminate 50 Ω to ground.

Offset window

–2 V to +3 V

Programmable/adjustable

Termination voltage

–2 V to +3.3 V

Programmable/adjustable

Crossing point adjust range

35% to 65% typ.

Programmable/adjustable

Risetime

20% to 80%

17 ps typ.

8 ps typ.

10% to 90%

25 ps typ.

12 ps typ.

Data output jitter

1 ps_rms typ.

900 fs_rma typ.

Measured with 2⁷–1 PRBS

Data phase delay adjustment

Phase adjustment range of a given channel output differential pair.

Range

100 ps (±50 ps)

100 ps (±50 ps)

Resolution

100 fs

100 fs

Connector type

2.92 mm

2.4 mm

Output impedance

Single-ended

50 Ω

50 Ω

Differential

100 Ω

100 Ω

Other Outputs

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

Clock Output

AC coupled. Single ended. Applicable for internal clock. Amplitude varies with frequency.

Internal clock rate range

15 GHz to 30 GHz

16 GHz to 32 GHz

Amplitude

600 mV_p-p typ.

600 mV_p-p typ.

Jitter

<300 fs_rms typ.

<300 fs_rms typ.

Programmable divider

n = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

n = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

Connector type

2.92 mm

2.4 mm

Trigger

DC coupled. May be programmed as pattern trigger or clock/n (with n = multiples of 64).

Output voltage swing

–500 mV to 0 V

–500 mV to 0 V

Connector type

SMA

SMA

Inputs

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

External clock input

400 mV_p-p typ

800 mV_p-p max

400 mV_p-p typ

800 mV_p-p max

AC coupled

External clock valid range

15 GHz to 30 GHz

16 GHz to 32 GHz

10 MHz reference input/output

Yes

Yes

BNC connector

Pattern Generator

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

Data rate

30 Mb/s to 30 Gb/s

32 Mb/s to 32 Gb/s

Programmable/adjustable

Data rate resolution

10 kb/s

10 kb/s

Accuracy ±5 ppm

Built-in PRBS patterns

2⁷ – 1 (x⁷ + x⁶ + 1)

2⁹ – 1 (x⁹ + x⁵ + 1)

2¹¹ – 1 (x¹¹ + x⁹ + 1)

2¹⁵ – 1 (x¹⁵ + x¹⁴ + 1)

2²³ – 1 (x²³ + x¹⁸ + 1)

2³¹ – 1 (x³¹ + x²⁸ + 1)

2⁷ – 1 (x⁷ + x⁶ + 1)

2⁹ – 1 (x⁹ + x⁵ + 1)

2¹¹ – 1 (x¹¹ + x⁹ + 1)

2¹⁵ – 1 (x¹⁵ + x¹⁴ + 1)

2²³ – 1 (x²³ + x¹⁸ + 1)

2³¹ – 1 (x³¹ + x²⁸ + 1)

Independently selected on multi-channel units

User defined pattern depth

Independently programmed (length, data on 2 or 4 channel units)

Single channel unit

4 Mbit

4 Mbit

2 or 4 channel units

2 Mbit/channel

2 Mbit/channel

Resolution

1 bit

1 bit

Pattern output bit shift range

±(2³⁰ – 1) bits

±(2³⁰ – 1) bits

Shifts the data pattern. Independent per channel.

Programmable error insertion

Error insertion may be enabled with either single bit error insertion or at a programmable rate.

Single bit errors

Yes

Yes

Programmable rate errors

10^-3 to 10^-15 BER

10^-3 to 10^-15 BER

Jitter Insertion Option (independent jitter sources on each channel)

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

Total modulation range

Peak to peak range from all sources

≤10 MHz_fmod

150 ps_p-p

150 ps_p-p

>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod

150 ps_p-p

60 ps_p-p

Built-in sine source

Programmable from either front panel touch screen GUI or remote control

Frequency range

5 kHz to 100 MHz

5 kHz to 100 MHz

Amplitude range

5 kHz to ≤10 MHz_fmod

0 to 150 ps_p-p

0 to 150 ps_p-p

>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod

0 to 150 ps_p-p

0 to 60 ps_p-p

Accuracy

±10% typ

±10% typ

Built-in random noise source

Programmable from either front panel touch screen GUI or remote control

Amplitude range

0 to 12.5 ps_rms

0 to 5 ps_rms

Accuracy

±10% typ.

±10% typ.

External modulation input

DC coupled. 3 dB bandwidths. 1 V_p-p. input equals modulation of 150 ps_p-p.

Frequency range

DC to 100 MHz

DC to 100 MHz

Amplitude range

≤10 MHz_fmod

0 to 150 ps_p-p

0 to 150 ps_p-p

>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod

0 to 150 ps_p-p

0 to 60 ps_p-p

Max input

5 V_p-p

5 V_p-p

Control Interfaces

Characteristic

PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004

PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204

Notes

Front panel touch screen GUI

Yes

Yes

Edit all instrument settings

Computer programmable interface

USB TMC

USB TMC

Program all instrument settings

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
Amplitude
	Single ended	250 mV to 2.0 V	500 mV typ.	PPG3001, PPG3002, PPG3004: Each positive and negative differential output is independently programmable.
	Differential	500 mV to 4.0 V	1.0 V typ.	PPG3201, PPG3202, PPG3204: DC coupled. Each side of the differential pair swings from –500 mV to 0 V. Ground referenced CML. Terminate 50 Ω to ground.
Offset window	–2 V to +3 V		Programmable/adjustable
Termination voltage	–2 V to +3.3 V		Programmable/adjustable
Crossing point adjust range	35% to 65% typ.		Programmable/adjustable
Risetime
	20% to 80%	17 ps typ.	8 ps typ.
	10% to 90%	25 ps typ.	12 ps typ.
Data output jitter	1 ps_rms typ.	900 fs_rma typ.	Measured with 2⁷–1 PRBS
Data phase delay adjustment			Phase adjustment range of a given channel output differential pair.
	Range	100 ps (±50 ps)	100 ps (±50 ps)
	Resolution	100 fs	100 fs
Connector type	2.92 mm	2.4 mm
Output impedance
	Single-ended	50 Ω	50 Ω
	Differential	100 Ω	100 Ω

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
Clock Output	AC coupled. Single ended. Applicable for internal clock. Amplitude varies with frequency.
	Internal clock rate range	15 GHz to 30 GHz	16 GHz to 32 GHz
	Amplitude	600 mV_p-p typ.	600 mV_p-p typ.
	Jitter	<300 fs_rms typ.	<300 fs_rms typ.
	Programmable divider	n = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16	n = 1, 2, 4, 8, 16
	Connector type	2.92 mm	2.4 mm
Trigger			DC coupled. May be programmed as pattern trigger or clock/n (with n = multiples of 64).
	Output voltage swing	–500 mV to 0 V	–500 mV to 0 V
	Connector type	SMA	SMA

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
External clock input	400 mV_p-p typ 800 mV_p-p max	400 mV_p-p typ 800 mV_p-p max	AC coupled
External clock valid range	15 GHz to 30 GHz	16 GHz to 32 GHz
10 MHz reference input/output	Yes	Yes	BNC connector

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
Data rate	30 Mb/s to 30 Gb/s	32 Mb/s to 32 Gb/s	Programmable/adjustable
Data rate resolution	10 kb/s	10 kb/s	Accuracy ±5 ppm
Built-in PRBS patterns	2⁷ – 1 (x⁷ + x⁶ + 1) 2⁹ – 1 (x⁹ + x⁵ + 1) 2¹¹ – 1 (x¹¹ + x⁹ + 1) 2¹⁵ – 1 (x¹⁵ + x¹⁴ + 1) 2²³ – 1 (x²³ + x¹⁸ + 1) 2³¹ – 1 (x³¹ + x²⁸ + 1)	2⁷ – 1 (x⁷ + x⁶ + 1) 2⁹ – 1 (x⁹ + x⁵ + 1) 2¹¹ – 1 (x¹¹ + x⁹ + 1) 2¹⁵ – 1 (x¹⁵ + x¹⁴ + 1) 2²³ – 1 (x²³ + x¹⁸ + 1) 2³¹ – 1 (x³¹ + x²⁸ + 1)	Independently selected on multi-channel units
User defined pattern depth			Independently programmed (length, data on 2 or 4 channel units)
	Single channel unit	4 Mbit	4 Mbit
	2 or 4 channel units	2 Mbit/channel	2 Mbit/channel
	Resolution	1 bit	1 bit
Pattern output bit shift range	±(2³⁰ – 1) bits	±(2³⁰ – 1) bits	Shifts the data pattern. Independent per channel.
Programmable error insertion			Error insertion may be enabled with either single bit error insertion or at a programmable rate.
	Single bit errors	Yes	Yes
	Programmable rate errors	10^-3 to 10^-15 BER	10^-3 to 10^-15 BER

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
Total modulation range			Peak to peak range from all sources
	≤10 MHz_fmod	150 ps_p-p	150 ps_p-p
	>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod	150 ps_p-p	60 ps_p-p
Built-in sine source			Programmable from either front panel touch screen GUI or remote control
	Frequency range	5 kHz to 100 MHz	5 kHz to 100 MHz
	Amplitude range
	5 kHz to ≤10 MHz_fmod	0 to 150 ps_p-p	0 to 150 ps_p-p
	>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod	0 to 150 ps_p-p	0 to 60 ps_p-p
	Accuracy	±10% typ	±10% typ
Built-in random noise source			Programmable from either front panel touch screen GUI or remote control
	Amplitude range	0 to 12.5 ps_rms	0 to 5 ps_rms
	Accuracy	±10% typ.	±10% typ.
External modulation input			DC coupled. 3 dB bandwidths. 1 V_p-p. input equals modulation of 150 ps_p-p.
	Frequency range	DC to 100 MHz	DC to 100 MHz
	Amplitude range
	≤10 MHz_fmod	0 to 150 ps_p-p	0 to 150 ps_p-p
	>10 MHz to 100 MHz_fmod	0 to 150 ps_p-p	0 to 60 ps_p-p
	Max input	5 V_p-p	5 V_p-p

Characteristic	PPG3001PPG3002PPG3004	PPG3201PPG3202PPG3204	Notes
Front panel touch screen GUI	Yes	Yes	Edit all instrument settings
Computer programmable interface	USB TMC	USB TMC	Program all instrument settings

Ordering Information

Models

Item

Description

PPG3001

30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 1-channel

PPG3002

30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 2-channel

PPG3004

30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 4-channel

PPG3201

32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 1-channel

PPG3202

32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 2-channel

PPG3204

32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 4-channel

Options

Instrument Options

Item

Description

Opt. JIT

Built-in Jitter Insertion

Power Plug Options

Item

Description

Opt. A0

US plug, 115V, 60 Hz

Opt. A1

Euro plug, 220V, 50 Hz

Opt. A2

UK plug, 240V, 50 Hz

Opt. A6

Japanese plug, 100V, 110/120V, 60 Hz

Opt. A10

China plug, 50 Hz

Opt. A11

India plug, 50 Hz

Opt. A99

No power cord

User Manual Options

Option

Description

Opt. L0

English Manual

Item	Description
PPG3001	30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 1-channel
PPG3002	30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 2-channel
PPG3004	30 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 4-channel
PPG3201	32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 1-channel
PPG3202	32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 2-channel
PPG3204	32 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator, 4-channel

Item	Description
Opt. JIT	Built-in Jitter Insertion

Item	Description
Opt. A0	US plug, 115V, 60 Hz
Opt. A1	Euro plug, 220V, 50 Hz
Opt. A2	UK plug, 240V, 50 Hz
Opt. A6	Japanese plug, 100V, 110/120V, 60 Hz
Opt. A10	China plug, 50 Hz
Opt. A11	India plug, 50 Hz
Opt. A99	No power cord

Option	Description
Opt. L0	English Manual

Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.

65W-28637-0
Last Modified: 2012-12-18 08:00:00

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