Product Overview
The Agilent / HP 81101A single-channel Pulse Generator comprises a PLL oscillator that allows for clean, accurate pulses with excellent repeatability, ensuring measurement integrity. It generates all the standard pulses and digital patterns needed to test current logic technologies.
Features and Specifications of the Agilent / HP 81101A Pulse Generator include:
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Features:
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Single-channel pulse generator
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50 MHz, 10 V from 50 Ω or 1 kΩ
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Triggerable / PLL operation selectable
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Pulse / burst modes selectable
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Variable transition times
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BNC outputs, single-ended
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Dropout and glitch free timing change
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Specifications:
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Number of Channels: 1
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Frequency Range: 1 mHz - 50 MHz
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Variable Delay Range: 20 ns - 999.5 s
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Period RMS - jitter: 0.00 s - 999.5 s
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Width Range: 10 ns to 9.995 s
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Amplitude Range:
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100 mV - 20.0 V
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Depends on selected impedance
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all other values for 50 Ω source impedance into 50 Ω load
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Transition Time Range (10/90): 5.00 ns - 200 ms
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Source Impedance: 50 Ω or 1 kΩ
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Timing Characteristics:
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Frequency Range: 1 mHz to 50 MHz
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Timing Resolution: 3.5 digits, 5 ps best case
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Period RMS Jitter:
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With PLL: 0.001% + 15 ps
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With VCO: 0.01% + 15 ps
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Period Range: 20 ns to 999.5 s
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Accuracy with PLL / VCO: +0.01% (+5%) (similar to RMS jitter)
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Width Range: 10.0 ns to (period - 10.0 ns)
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Accuracy: +5% +250 ps (changing of amplitude may add .05 ns)
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RMS Jitter: 0.01% + 15 ps
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Additional Variable Delay Range: 0 ns to (period -20 ns)
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Accuracy: +5% +1 ns
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RMS Jitter: 0.01% + 15 ps
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Double Pulse Delay Range: (width + 10.0 ns) to (period- width - 10.0 ns)
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Accuracy: +5% + 500 ps
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Transition Time Range (10/90): 5 ns to 200 ms variable
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Accuracy: +10% + 200 ps
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Linearity: 3% typical for transitions > 100 ns
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Level / Pulse Performance Characteristics:
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Amplitude:
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50 Ω into 50 Ω: 100 mVpp to 10.0 Vpp
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1 kΩ into 50 Ω: 200 mVpp to 20.0 Vpp
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Level Window:
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50 Ω into 50 Ω: -10.0 V to + 10.0 V
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1 kΩ into 50 Ω: -20.0 V to + 20.0 V
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Accuracy:
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50 Ω into 50 Ω: + (3% + 75 mV)
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1 kΩ into 50 Ω: + (3% + 150 mV)
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Resolution:
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50 Ω into 50 Ω: 10 mV
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1 kΩ into 50 Ω: 20 mV
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Output Connectors: BNC single-ended
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Source Impedance: Selectable 50 Ω or 1 kΩ
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Accuracy: Typical + 1%
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Max External Voltage: + 24 V
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Short Circuit Current: + 400 mA max
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Base Line Noise: 10 mV RMS typical
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Overshoot / Preshoot / Ringing: + 5% of amplitude + 20 mV