The Tektronix DG2020A is a high-performance digital pattern generator from the DG2000 series, designed for evaluating digital semiconductors and logic circuits. It offers a data rate up to 200 Mb/s and flexible sequencing capabilities, making it suitable for characterization, debug, validation, and verification processes.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232-C

General Characteristics

ParameterValue
Number of Channels12, 24, or 36 (configuration dependent)
Maximum Data Rate200 Mb/s

Pattern Generation Capabilities

ParameterValue
Pattern Data ImportVia DG-Link Software Utility

User Interface and Remote Control

ParameterValue
Remote Interface StandardGPIB (IEEE-488.2)
Remote Interface SerialRS-232-C
Software UtilityDG-Link

Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω

Clock Output

ParameterValue
Clock Output Impedance50 Ω

Reference Clock

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz

Regulatory Compliance

ParameterValue
SafetyUL 3111-1, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1
EMCEC Council Directive 89/336/EEC; EN 55011 Class A

Connectivity

ParameterValue
GPIB ConnectorIEEE 488.2 compatible
RS-232 ConnectorD-sub 9-pin

Applications

Digital IC Characterization and Verification, Logic Circuit Testing, ATE Systems