PULSE GENERATORS
300 MHz Pulse Generator, Variable
HP 8130A
1 ns variable transitions
300 MHz repetition rate
5V p-p amplitude
HP 8130A with Option 020, second channel
300 MHz Pulse Generator
The 300 MHz repetition rate of the HP 8130A Pulse Generator
establishes a new class of high-speed programmable pulse generator
with variable transition times. In many cases, the HP 8130A will perform parametric and function tests up to 300 MHz, because delay
and width have a degree of adjustment at this speed. This increases
your confidence in the device, because measurements can be performed at a higher speed and even at-speed measurements are feasi-
ble.
Clean edges down to 1 ns mean repeatable, reliable measurements
on fast digital ICs like BiCMOS, ECL and ECLips*. Variable transition times mean you can optimize switching speed and thus reduce the
effects of ringing and reflection when driving reactive or unmatched
loads. In addition, the variable transitions open a wide range of analog and digital applications, such as measuring operational amplifiers
slew rate, or comparator threshold uncertainty, because trapezoidal
and triangular waveforms can be generated.
5V p-p and 10m Information
With 5 V p-p pulse amplitude into 50 ohms, you can cover the level
requirements of all high-speed semiconductor technologies like
BiCMOS, ECL, and ECLips. Minimum signal sensitivity down to
100 mV can be tested using a direct connection to the HP 8130A.
Attenuators can be inserted for smaller signal amplitudes; e.g., with a
20 dB attenuator, the minimum amplitude is 10 mV with 1 mV resolution.
10 ps Timing Resolution
A timing resolution of an order of magnitude higher than typical
gate-delays eliminates time-window uncertainties, making more accurate and reliable measurements possible.
Data Simulation
Two signals—data and clock—are needed in order to characterize
flip-flops. The HP 8130A with Option 020, second channel, is a convenient way of generating two different but synchronized signals.
Double-pulse can be selected in one channel to simulate a clock, the
other channel then appears to produce a series of binary ones and
Minimum resolution: 10 ps; 10 mV
1 channel (2 optional)
fully HP-IB programmable
zeroes in NRZ (non-return-to-zero) format. Data rates up to
Mbit/s can be simulated.
The HP
8130A
is the
first
fully
pulse performance flexibility up to 300 MHz. Even the input trigger
level can be programmed to automate your measurements. This
makes it an extremely useful instrument not only for R&D and production engineering environments, but also in incoming component
inspection, and for high-speed functional test applications in production test. A new standardized programming language (HP-SL) enables you to program, upload, and down-load new parameters or
complete settings for future requirements; i.e., you can rapidly acquire set-ups you have previously set manually.
The proven design of Hewlett-Packard's pulse generators has been
adapted to the requirements of the HP 8130A. This reduces your
training, and lets you concentrate on your measurement task. I
Specifications describe the warranted performance. Nonwarranted values are described as "typical". All specifications apply
after a 30 minute warm-up phase with 50 ohms load resistance at all
outputs, and are valid at 0°Cto55°C ambient temperature.
Timing Parameters
Common Specifications
Measurement conditions: normal mode, measured at 50% of
amplitude and fastest transitions.
Resolution: 3 digits, best case: 10 ps
Repeatability: factor 4 better than accuracy.
RMS-jitter: 0.025% of programmed value + 15 ps (0.05 % of
programmed value + 15ps for range 10 ns to 100 ns)
Period
Range: 3.33 ns to 99.9 ms
Accuracy: ±5% of programmed value ±100 ps
Width
Range: 1.5 ns to 99.9 ms
Accuracy: ±5% of programmed value ±250 ps
programmable product
to
offer
280
full
Delay
(measured between trigger out and main out)
Fixed delay (trigger to main out): 18 ns
Variable range: from 0 ns to 99.9 ms
Accuracy: ±5% of programmed value ±250 ps
Transition Times (measured at 10% to 90% of amplitude)
Range: 1 ns to 100 µs
Accuracy: ±10% of programmed values ±300 ps
Linearity:
transitions 1.00 ns to 1.99 ns: <±20% of amplitude
transitions 2.00 ns to 49.9 ns: <±10% of amplitude
transitions >50 ns: <± 3% of amplitude
Under-Programmability
Period, width and transitions are under-programmable to ensure
that the specified minimum values can always be obtained.
Output Levels
Output levels double when driving into open circuits. Instrument
disables outputs if levels exceed ±6.5 V, or amplitude exceeds
6.5 V
p-p.
High level: -4.90 V to +5.00 V
Low level: -5.00 V to +4.90 V
Resolution: 3 digits, best case: 10 mV
Level accuracy: ±1% of programmed value ±3% of amplitude
±40 mV
Repeatability: factor 4 better than accuracy
Settling time: 20 ns (at fastest transition time)
Operating Characteristics
Operating Characteristics describe typical, non-warranted perform-
ance.
Duty cycle
(Width and duty cycle are mutually exclusive)
Range: 1% to 90%
Resolution: 1%
Subject to width and period specifications
Input and output
BNC connectors on the front panel. Rear panel connectors are op-
tional.
Main outputs (differential outputs)
Amplitude: 100 mV p-p to 5 V p-p into 50
Offset: -4.95 V to 4.95 V into 50
Source impedance: 50 ±1
Maximum external voltage: ±5 V
Short circuit current: 200 mA
External input
Trigger, Gate, Burst, and External width mode
Trigger slopes can be selected positive or negative.
Input impedance: 50 ±2.5
Threshold: -5 V to +5 V
Resolution: 100 mV
Maximum input voltage: ±10 V
Input transition: <50 ns
Input frequency: dc to 300 MHz
Minimum pulsewidth: 1.5 ns
Input sensitivity: >300 mV p-p
Trigger output
Levels: high at 2.4 V, low at 0.3 V into 50
Trigger pulse width:
Period (PER) Pulse width (WID)
3.33
ns to
99.9
100 ns to 999 ns 95% of PER
1.00
µs to
10.0 µs to 99.9 ms 99.95% of PER
Transition times: < 1 ns
ns 50% of PER
9.99
µs
99.5%
of PER
Source impedance: 50 ± 2.5
Delay from external input or trigger output:
In Trigger and External Width mode: 16 ns
In Gate and Burst mode: 18.5 ns
Max/Min external voltage: +7/-2 V
Manual: simulates an external input signal.
1 Pulse: in Trigger, Gate and Burst mode, one pulse to double pulse is
generated.
Auto: continuous pulse stream
Trigger: each active input transition generates a single output pulse
or double pulse.
Gate: external signal enables period generator. First output pulse syn-
chronous with active edge. Last pulse always completed. Width and
period of first pulse may deviate 10% from subsequent pulses.
External burst: each active input transition generates a preprogram-
med number of pulses (1 to 9999), minimum burst period is 5 ns.
Width and period of first pulse may deviate 10% from subsequent
pulses.
External width: pulse recovery (external edges toggle output). Out-
put levels and transition times are selectable.
Limit: maximum high and low levels into 50 can be limited to pro-
tect the device under test. Pushing the limit key declares present levels
as limits which then cannot be exceeded as long as the mode is active.
Complement: normal/complement is selectable per output
Disable: relays connect/disconnect outputs.
Set: sets parameters to fixed ratio relative to period (delay = 0 ns,
width = 50% of period, transitions = 10% of period, limited to min
1 ns; period, high level and low level = current values).
HP-IB capabilities
All modes and parameters are programmable, downloadable and
uploadable. ASCII and binary formats are supported.
Non-volatile Memory
Current settings are saved on power-down. Additionally, 19 complete
set-ups can be stored.
General
Storage temperature: -40°C to +65°C
Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Power: 100/120/220/240 Vrms, ±10%, 250 VA max, 50-60 Hz
Weight: 20 kg (44.4 lb)
Size: 145H x 426W x 525mmD
(5.7" x 16.75" x 20.65")
Recalibration period: 1 year recommended
Price
HP 8130A 300 MHz Pulse Generator $12,100
Opt 001 Rear Panel Connectors $0
Opt 020 Second Channel $6,300
Opt 908 Rack Mount Flange Kit (P/N 5062-3977) $33.50
Opt 916 Additional Operating/Programming $32
Manual (P/N 08130-90011)
Opt W30 Extended Repair Service. See page 725. contact HP
office
Opt W32 Calibration Service. See page 725. contact HP
office
Opt H01 Preparation for rack slides contact HP
(rack slide kit required) office
HP 1494-0059 Rack Slide Kit $100
HP 8493A#020 20dB Attenuator $120
HP 1250-1200 BNC- SMA Adaptor $40
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