The Tektronix/Picosecond Pulse Labs 5100 is a passive inverting transformer engineered for high-speed signal inversion and pulse shaping in advanced electronic systems. This 50 Ω component preserves signal integrity across a wide bandwidth while maintaining exceptional rise time performance, making it essential for pulse generators, time-domain reflectometry systems, and RF/microwave applications requiring minimal waveform distortion.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth (-3 dB): 200 kHz to 23 GHz typical
• Rise Time (10%-90%): 15 ps typical, 20 ps maximum
• Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB ±0.5 dB (0.01 to 4 GHz)
• Return Loss: >16 dB typical, >12 dB minimum (f < 6 GHz)
• Reflection Coefficient (35 ps TDR): -15% ρ
• Propagation Delay: 0.6 ns
• Characteristic Impedance: 50 Ω
• Turns Ratio: 1:1
• Inductance: 20 μH
• Sag Time Constant: 800 ns (1/e)
• Core Saturation: -50% @ 500 mA DC
• Pulse Sag: <2% for 15 ns flat-top pulse
• Maximum Average Power: 10 W
• Connectors: SMA female jacks
– Key Features
• Ultrafast 15 ps typical rise time minimizes signal degradation in time-critical measurements
• Wideband response from 200 kHz to 23 GHz supports diverse frequency applications
• Low insertion loss and high return loss ensure accurate signal transmission
• Compact form factor: 4.8 × 1.5 × 1.1 inches (142 g)
• 1:1 turns ratio provides direct signal inversion without amplitude transformation
– Typical Applications
• Pulse shaping and signal inversion circuits
• High-speed digital test and measurement systems
• Pulse generator output conditioning
• Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) instrumentation
• RF and microwave signal processing
