The Tektronix P3420 Variable Output Pod is a specialized accessory for Tektronix logic analyzers, specifically the DG2020 and DG2020A Data Generators. It provides 12 independent output channels with configurable voltage levels, enabling precise signal control across digital circuit testing and signal integrity analysis workflows.
Technical Specifications
• Output channels: 12
• Output voltage range: 500 mVp-p to 9 Vp-p (−3 V to 7 V)
• Voltage step resolution: 100 mV
• Current sourcing capability: >30 mA per channel
• Channel connectors: SMB
– Key Features
• Variable output voltage levels accommodate diverse digital circuit requirements without external conditioning
• Adjustable voltage step resolution of 100 mV enables fine-grained signal tuning
• Each channel sources >30 mA, supporting applications with elevated current demands
• SMB connectors provide secure, repeatable connections across all 12 output channels
– Typical Applications
The P3420 addresses signal integrity verification, logic-level stimulus generation, and multi-channel voltage threshold testing where precise, independent output control is essential. Its configurable voltage range suits mixed-signal circuit characterization and protocol-level signal generation.
– Compatibility & Integration
The P3420 interfaces directly with Tektronix DG2020 and DG2020A Data Generators. All 12 outputs connect via individual SMB connectors, allowing parallel stimulus delivery across test points without external multiplexing or level translation.
