The Picosecond Pulse Labs PSPL 4015 w 5331 is a high-performance pulse generator engineered for precision time-domain measurements in high-speed signal integrity analysis. It generates picosecond-scale pulses with minimal distortion, enabling 10 ps resolution Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Time Domain Transmission (TDT) measurements when integrated with compatible digital sampling oscilloscopes and deconvolution firmware.
Technical Specifications
Pulse Characteristics
• Rise time: 12 ps or 23 ps
• Fall time: 15 ps
• Amplitude: −9 V into 50 Ω, −5 V, 5.0 V maximum
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Pulse duration: 1 ns to 100 ns (adjustable rectangular pulses)
Triggering
• External trigger input: 200 mV sensitivity, <3 ns risetime maximum
• Accepts TDR pulses (200 mV, 35 ps risetime) from compatible oscilloscopes
• Internal or external trigger modes supported
• Compatible with TTL and ECL input signals
Performance
• Bandwidth: 15 GHz or 11 GHz
• Achieves 10 ps test pulses with oscilloscope deconvolution firmware
• Minimal jitter for precise timing accuracy
Power
• Input voltage: 100, 117, 200, or 230 Vac
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption: 15 W
– Key Features
• 50 Ω output impedance with SMA and APC-3.5 connectors on pulse head
• Includes PSPL 4015RPH Pulse Head, two 12" SMA cables, power cord, instruction manual, and test report with waveforms
• Compact form factor: 3.8" × 8.4" × 10.3" (9.7 × 21.3 × 26.2 cm); 7 lbs shipping weight
• 4015RPH pulse head requires 50 Ω load; operation into open circuit or higher impedance will cause damage
• External voltage application will damage pulse heads; DC blocking capacitor may be necessary if DC voltage is present in external circuit
– Typical Applications
TDR and TDT signal characterization, high-speed interconnect analysis, and fine-detail resolution in time-domain measurements requiring sub-20 ps pulse generation.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a companion instrument for Hewlett-Packard 54120, 54750, or 83480 series 12–50 GHz digital sampling oscilloscopes. Compatible with HP-54124A and HP-54750 50 GHz oscilloscopes.
