The Tektronix PPG3202 is a dual-channel programmable pattern generator engineered for high-speed digital signal generation up to 32 Gb/s per channel. It delivers precise, low-jitter output suitable for telecommunications, data communications, and semiconductor testing applications. The instrument generates built-in PRBS sequences and user-defined patterns with multi-channel synchronization, supporting demanding receiver characterization and signal integrity validation across modern high-speed protocols.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 32 Gb/s per channel
• Channels: 2 (dual-channel)
• Output Amplitude (Single-Ended): 300 mV to 1.0 V, programmable
• Output Amplitude (Differential): 600 mV to 2.0 V, programmable
• DC Offset Window: −2 V to +3 V, programmable
• Rise/Fall Time: 11 ps (20% to 80%); 16 ps (10% to 90%)
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω single-ended; 100 Ω differential
• Data Output Jitter: 250 fs RMS typical (PRBS 2^11-1 at 32 Gb/s)
• Crossing Point: 35% to 65%, programmable
• Jitter Insertion Modes: BUJ, SJ, RJ, PJ
• Clock Source: Full-rate, built-in adjustable; external clock input 16 GHz to 32 GHz
• External Clock Input: 400 mVp-p typical, AC coupled
• Data Output: DC-coupled differential
• Connectors: 2.4 mm
– Key Features
• Multi-channel synchronized outputs for pattern-independent data generation
• PRBS and custom pattern support with programmable sequences
• Low inherent jitter for high signal integrity
• Front panel touch-screen GUI and USB computer control
– Typical Applications
• 100 Gigabit Ethernet testing
• 32G Fibre Channel characterization
• PAM4 and DP-QPSK signal generation
• Semiconductor receiver testing and validation
• Crosstalk immunity assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
USB control interface enables seamless integration into automated test environments and allows remote instrument configuration and data management.
