Keysight Technologies 81133A, 81134A Getting Started Manual

Keysight
Pulse Generator
81133A/81134A

Getting
Started

Guide

Getting Started

with the

@Znh^\]i Pulse Generator

81133A/81134A

You only need a few minutes to get started withthe
@Znh^\]i 81133A and 81134A Pulse Generator.

This Getting Started Brochure helps you to quickly

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If you need more detailed information on the
@Znh^\]i 8133A and 81134A Pulse
Generator,check out the Online Help.

Notice

Safety Summary

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General Safety Precautions

The following general safety precautions must be
observed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions
or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
and intended use of the instrument.

@Znh^\]i Technologies Inc. assumes no liability
forthe customer's failure to comply with these
requirements.

Before operation, review the instrument and manual
for safety markings and instructions. You must
follow these to ensure safe operation and to
maintain the instrument in safe condition.

General

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument
(provided with a protective earth terminal).The
protective features of this product may be
impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in
the operation instructions.

All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this

product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.

Environmental Conditions

This instrument is intended for indoor use in an
installation category II, pollution degree
2 environment. It is designed to operate at a
maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes
of up to 2000 meters.

Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains
voltage requirements and ambient operating
temperature range.

Before Applying Power

Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
The power cable inlet of the instrument
serves as a device to disconnect fromthe
mains in case of hazard.
The instrument must be positioned so that
the operator can easily access the power
cable inlet. When the instrument is rack­mounted the rack must be provided with
an easily accessible mains switch.

General operation advises the mains supply
voltage fluctuations are not to exceed 10%
of nominal supply voltage

Ground the Instrument

To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis
and cover must be connected to an electrical
protective earth ground. The instrument must be
connected to the ac power mains through a
grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly
connected to an electrical ground (safety ground)
at the power outlet. Any interruption of the
protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection
of the protective earth terminal will cause a
potential shock hazard that could result in
personal injury.

Services and Support

Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this
product must be performed by qualified personnel.
Contact your customer engineer through your local
@Znh^\]i Technologies Service Center. You can find
a list of local service representatives on the Web at:

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Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of

Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover

Operating personnel must not remove instrument
covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made only by qualified
personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective
should be made inoperative and secured against
unintended operation until they can be repaired by
qualified service personnel.

flammable gases or fumes.

Installing the @Znh^\]i 81133A and 81134A

Check if the @Znh^\]i 81133A or 81134A shipping
containercontains the following standard deliverables:

The @Znh^\]i Pulse Generator
81133A or 81134A

power cable

The Product CDs

`Znh^\]i

e Genarator

This Getting Started Brochure

USB cable

If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage, or if the
instrument does not work within its specifications, notify the nearest
@Znh^\]i office. The @Znh^\]i office will arrange for repair or
replacementwithout awaiting settlement.

Once you have plugged in the instrument, you can start using it.

Make sure you keep the ventilation holes free wherever you install
the instrument.

The USB interface will be supported starting spring 2003.
Please visit our Web page for a free update of the firmware.

Please refer to the User Guide delivered on the
Product CD if you need more information about

working with the instrument.

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Getting Started with the @Znh^\]i 81133A and 81134A

Now that you have unpacked the instrument and plugged it in,
let´s take a look at the main elements of the front panel.

Softkeys

Tab Keys to navigate
between the pages

Switch on the instrument. You can immediately start playing with the settings.

Start by pressing the tab keys. You see that only the lower part of the panel page
changes. You can switch between five panel pages, which allow you to set
parameters for different instrument settings.

Numeric Keys

Navigation knob

Global inputs
andoutputs

Channel-specific
inputs and outputs

Channel Page

The parameters at the upper part of the panel page are valid for the whole instrument.

Navigate through the pages with the Tab Keys

Main Page

Config Page

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Data Page Aux Page

Changing Parameters

The navigation knob makes it easy to move through
and set the parameters.

Rotate the navigation knob
to move from one parameter
to the next.

Let’s select a parameter

from a selection list.

Press the navigation knob

to open the selection list

(like clicking

with the mouse).

Rotate the navigation knob
to scroll through the list.

You have three options for using the navigation knob.

Select an item by pressing

the navigation knob.

rotate press and rotatepress

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Changing Parameters

Now let´s change a number field

Press the navigation knob
once to focus at the
number field.

Or, to change one digit

Press and rotate the
navigation knob to

select the digit.

You can also press the
arrows next to the navigation knob.

Release the navigation knob.
Now when you rotate it,
the number changes.

When you rotate the navigation knob
the value changes. You can do this in run time.
It let’s you immediately see the changes on a scope.

Turn the navigation knob

to set the number

Press the navigation knob

once when you are done.

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Use the arrows next the

navigation knob
to select a digit.

Press the navigation knob

once when you are done.

You can also:

Enter a value
with the key pad.

Setting Up a Data Pattern

Imagine, you have designed a new digital circuit with ECL logic and

3.3 GHz clock, and you want to check its correct behavior.

To test it, you decide to simulate a 32-bit pattern signal with NRZ
data output format:

11110011100110010010100100000000

Protect the DUT

Whenever you change a parameter, the generated signal immediately changes.
To protect your DUT, make sure you disconnect the channel outputs first.

Do this by pressing the softkey next the following function:

The open contactor shows you
that your DUT is now disconnected

Now let’s set the instrument parameters

These define the signal that will be generated.

3

Enter the Frequency value

using the keypad

4

Select the Unit

1

First, disconnect the outputs

to protect the DUT

2

Choose the Pulse/Pattern Mode

for the Signal

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Setting Up a Data Pattern

5

You can now set the channel mode, timing and
level parameters for the channel

Indicates that the Parameters
are set for Channel 1

3

Select Pulse Type NRZ

4

Select the ECL level format

The LEDs show the status
of the outputs
gray = disabled, green = enabled,
crossed out = all outputs disconnected

5

Enable the Channel 1 normal Output

by pressing the respective softkey

2

Select Pulse Mode Data

2

1

Switch to the Channel Page

Now let’s set the data

3

Enter a data pattern

length of 32 bits

-

-

You can switch
between the two channels
by pressing this softkey

4

Enter your data pattern

8

Switch to the Numeric Edit Mode

1

Switch to the Data Page

Setting Up a Data Pattern

Reconnect the DUT

When you are done, you can reconnect the DUT by clicking the following softkey:

If you attach a scope (as DUT), you can immediately see the signal

You can use the generator’s trigger output to trigger the scope.

The LEDs tell you which
outputs are enabled

2

Enable the Trigger Output ...

... or press the

Trigger Out softkey

1

Switch to Aux Page

Now you can view the data pattern and the trigger output signal

on your oscilloscope

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What Else You Can Do

The

@Znh^\]i 81133A and 81134A Pulse/Pattern Generators are high­end,easy-to-use tools for generating pulses, patterns and data at speeds
up to 3.35 MHz. They are ideal instruments for testing logic devices
(for example, ECL, LVPECL, LVDS) and other digital devices with
clock rates from 15 MHz to 3.35 GHz.

You can use the Pulse/Pattern Generators for applications where timing and
performance are critical and full control over signal jitter is required.
The instruments are ideal data and pattern sources for eye diagram
measurements.

Your advantages are

Fast rise times, low jitter
and full parameter flexibility

When timing is critical, the 81133/34A’s
fast rise times, the low jitter and full parameter
flexibility make it an ideal pulse,
clock and data source.

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You can evaluate the performance of a device

in eye diagram measurements with PRBS

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from 2 -1 to 2 -1.

Full signal manipulation

You can add jitter to clock or data signals
with the and deform the
eye with the

Predefined Levels

You can use the predefined levels
to easily set up channels for commonly
used logic families. These are:
ECL, LVPECL, LVDS.

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Requirements and Possibilities for Remote Control

Using the Pulse Generator's Remote Control Interfaces

You can integrate the Pulse Generator in your production environment.
Its remote programming interfaces (USB, LAN, GPIB) allow you to set up
extensive tests that involve several instruments.
The accompanying @Znh^\]i I/O Libraries for instrument control must be
installed on the controlling PC.

It is possible that your Generator’s firmware is not set up for USB.

USB functionality will be included in a later release of the firmware.

Check the @Znh^\]i Web page for update information.

For detailed information on how to connect the instrument
physically to your external PC, and what you have to do to talk
to the instrument, please refer to the Programming Guide
delivered on the Product CD.

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@Znh^\]i Corporate Information, Product Numbers

For more information, please visit us at:

www.`Znh^\]i.com/find/pulse_generator

Ordering Information

@Znh^\]i 81133A
@Znh^\]i 81134A

Options

@Znh^\]i 8113xA-UK6
@Znh^\]i 8113xA-1CP
@Znh^\]i 1494-0059

3.35 GHz 1-channel Pulse/Pattern Generator

3.35 GHz 2-channel Pulse/Pattern Generator

Commerical Calibration Certificate with Test Data
Rackmount and Handle kit
Rack Slide Kit

Accessories

@Znh^\]i 15435 A Transition Time Converter 150ps
@Znh^\]i 15432 B Transition Time Converter 250ps
@Znh^\]i 15433 B Transition Time Converter 500ps
@Znh^\]i 15434 B Transition Time Converter 1000ps
@Znh^\]i 15438 A Transition Time Converter 2000ps

Calibration and service

Commercial Calibration for 3 years
Commercial Calibration for 5 years

Standard Compliant Calibration for 3 years
Standard Compliant Calibration for 5 years

Related `Znh^\]i Literature

@Znh^\]i Family of Pulse/
PatternG enerators Brochure
5980-0489E

@Znh^\]i 81100 Family Pulse/Pattern
Produkt Overview5 980-1215E

@Znh^\]i 3.35 GHz Pulse/Pattern
Generators Photocard

@Znh^\]i Technologies 81133A
and 81134A 3.35 GHz Pulse/Pattern
Generators, Technical Specifications
5988-5549EN

Need to test jitter?

5988-7050EN

5988-5935EN

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This information is subject to change without notice.

© Keysight Technologies 2019

Edition 4.0, April 2019

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