The Keysight (Agilent) 10483A is a 3-state data pod accessory designed to expand the pattern generation capabilities of compatible Keysight pattern generators. Operating at 3.3 Volt logic levels, this pod enables creation of complex digital test patterns for integrated circuits and digital systems. The 10483A implements 74AVC16244 output architecture with 3-state functionality, supporting pattern generators that require distributed data generation across multiple pods. Up to four data pods can be deployed per pattern generator to achieve expanded channel counts. Each pod interfaces via a dedicated header connection or optional 8-channel lead set and pairs with the Keysight 10498A lead set for signal routing.
Technical Specifications
• Logic Level: 3-state, 3.3 Volt
• Output Type: 74AVC16244
• Maximum Clock Speed: 300 MHz
• Output Skew—Typical: <1 ns
• Output Skew—Worst Case: 2 ns
• 3-State Enable: Negative true; no connect = enabled
– Key Features
• 3-state output architecture for high-impedance control and bus sharing
• Sub-nanosecond typical skew performance (<1 ns) ensures timing precision
• Worst-case skew specification of 2 ns bounds maximum inter-channel timing deviation
• Negative-true 3-state enable logic with default enabled state when unconnected
• Supports up to four pods per pattern generator for modular scaling
– Typical Applications
• Digital IC characterization and functional testing
• Bus-based system stimulus and response validation
• Multi-channel pattern generation for complex digital designs
• High-speed logic signal generation up to 300 MHz
– Compatibility & Integration
Supported Pattern Generators:
• Keysight Technologies 16720A
• Keysight Technologies 1670G-004
Configuration Requirements:
• Minimum one data pod per 8 output channels of the pattern generator
• One Keysight 10498A lead set required per 10483A pod deployed
• Each pattern generator must include at least one clock pod in addition to data pods and associated lead sets
