The Tektronix DG2020A Data Generator is a digital pattern generation instrument for characterization, debug, validation, and verification of digital semiconductors and logic circuits. It delivers precise control over output parameters and flexible pattern creation, supporting data rates to 200 Mb/s with 64 K words per channel pattern depth. The instrument is available in 12, 24, or 36 output channel configurations, making it suitable for single-device and multi-channel test applications.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: Up to 200 Mb/s
• Pattern Depth: 64 K words per channel
• Output Channels: 12 standard; 24 or 36 optional
• Timing Resolution: 100 ps minimum
• Transition Time: 2 ns at 5 Vp-p
• Output Delay: −1 ns to +2 ns or 0 to 20 ns with 10 ps or 0.1 ns resolution
• Output Voltage (P3420 Pod): 500 mVp-p to 9 Vp-p (−3 V to +7 V in 100 mV steps)
• Output Voltage (50 Ω): VOH −1.25 V to +3.5 V; VOL −1.50 V to +3.25 V
• Output Voltage (1 MΩ, 10 pF): VOL −3.0 V to +6.0 V; Maximum Swing 9.0 Vp-p
• Output Current: >30 mA per channel
• Clock Output Period Jitter: <50 ps p-p at 200 MHz (typical)
• Clock Accuracy: ±0.005% (PLL On); ±3% (PLL Off)
– Key Features
• Flexible sequence control with jump, event, and nested loops
• Sophisticated sequence editing for inserting faults and glitches
• Pattern import via DG-Link Software Utility
• Trigger Input: −5.0 V to +5.0 V with 0.1 V resolution; delay ≤45 ns + 50 clocks
• Event Input: −5.0 V to +5.0 V threshold with 16 ns delay to data output
• Inhibit Input: −5.0 V to +5.0 V with 16 ns delay; −2 ns internal delay
• SYNC Output and Clock Output (rear SMB connector; 20 ns internal delay)
• Tri-state output control
• Hold-off time: 500 ns minimum
– Compatibility & Integration
• GPIB interface (ANSI/IEEE 488.2-1987)
• RS-232-C serial interface at 19.2 Kb/s
• ATE system integration capable
• Dimensions: 362 mm W × 164 mm H × 491 mm D (576 mm with extended handle)
• Weight: 9.7 kg
