
Bit Error Rate Test Set
packetBERTTM PB200
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CHARACTERISTICS
GENERATOR
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packetBERT PB200
Features
Specs
Clock -
External clock input:
Frequency: DC to 200 MHz.
Amplitude: 0.5 to 5.0 V p-p.
Connector: BNC.
Termination select: 50 Ohm to -2 V, +3 V, AC or GND.
Input range: ECL, TTL, PECL compatible.
Threshold resolution: 10 mV step.
External clock reference input:
Frequency: 10 MHz, ±100 ppm maximum.
Amplitude: 0.5 to 2.0 V p-p, AC coupled.
Termination: 50 Ohm.
Connector: BNC.
Internal synthesized clock source:
Frequency: 1 Hz to 200 MHz.
Resolution: 1 Hz.
Accuracy: 10 ppm.
BURST clock:
Programmable gap: 16 Kbits maximum, 8-Bit resolution.
Pattern Generator -
PRBS: 2
Programmable word: 256 Kbits maximum, 8-Bit resolution.
Mark density: PRBS 2
Mixed mode frame: 256 Kbits maximum, 8-Bit resolution.
Error injection:
Error: Single, Rate, External (TTL).
Field select: Overhead, payload or both.
Error rates: Error rate of 10
Outputs -
Data and clock outputs:
Format: NRZ.
Configurations: Differential (True/Complement).
Source impedance: 50 Ohm.
Connector: BNC.
Amplitude: 0.5 V to 2.0 V, 10 mV step.
N
- 1, N = 31, 23, 15, 11, 10, 9, 7.
10
1 (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8).
-n
, n = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Offset, 50 Ohm to GND: -2.0 V to +1.8, 10 mV step
(termination to 50 Ohm will increase the range for PECL).
Data delay range: ±1.0 ns, 20 ps resolution.
Rise/fall time: 300 ps typical, 500 ps maximum (20 to 80%).
Pattern sync output:
Signal level: 250 mV
into 50 Ohm load.
p-p
Auxiliary -
Data inhibit input: ECL, 50 Ohm to -2 V, BNC.
Clock disable input: ECL, 50 Ohm to -2 V, BNC.
ANALYZER
Data and Clock -
Data and clock inputs:
Clock input: External or internal from generator.
Data polarity: True/invert selectable.
Input mode select: Single-ended or differential.
Termination select: 50 Ohm to -2 V, +3 V, AC or GND.
Input range: ECL, TTL, PECL compatible.
Threshold resolution: 10 mV step.
Threshold resolution: 10 mV step.
Synchronization -
Auto search: Clock and data threshold, clock and data timing
skew, data pattern and polarity.
Measurements -
Frequency: 1 Hz to 200 MHz.
Bit errors: Window, Totalize, Timed Test, Simultaneous 1's, 0's
and All Errors.
BER test field: Overhead, payload or both.
Propagation delay: Up to 128 Kbits.
Eye-width: Up to 32 ns.
Reference Data Patterns -
Identical to Pattern Generator but independent.
Startup delay: 0 to 64 Kbits programmable.
Auxiliary Signals (BNC Connectors) -
Error count inhibit input: ECL, 50 Ohm to -2 V.
Error detect output: RZ, TTL, 50 Ohm source.
Analyzer clock disable: ECL, 50 Ohm to -2 V.
Data delay output: ECL, 50 Ohm source.
Common Characteristics
Pattern -
Controls: Start/Stop, Pause/Resume or Single Step.
Save/Load:
Floppy disk: 3.5 in.
Internal storage: 2 Mbits.
Pattern Editor Software requires PC running Windows 3.1 or
above.
Remote Interface -

GPIB: IEEE 488.2 compatible.
RS-232C: DB9 connector.
Parallel printer: DB25 connector.
Monitor: DB15, VGA Analog Output.
Environmental -
Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C.
Storage temperature: -10 to 60°C.
Meets European Community EMC Directive 89/336/EEC for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Safety -
UL1244, CSA231, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1.
Power -
AC line: 100 to 120 V AC, 200 to 240 V AC.
Power consumption: 300 W maximum.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions mm in.
Height 203.2 8
Width 355.6 14
Depth 508 20
Weight kg lbs.
Net 13.6 30
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Features
Specs
49A-10733-3p350, 06/1997, 09/01/1999
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.2-
1987.
Tektronix Measurement products are
manufactured in ISO registered facilities.