DG2030

The Tektronix DG2030 is a high-performance Data Pattern Generator designed for testing high-speed logic devices and digital circuits. Operating at data rates up to 409.6 Mb/s with 256 Kwords of memory depth per channel, it delivers precise control over digital output parameters, including variable delay, output levels, and rise/fall times. It is ideal for logic characterization, digital functional verification, and automated test equipment (ATE) applications.

Automated Test Equipment Digital Pattern Generation Signal Generation

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232-C
Display	9.5-inch Color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	90 V to 250 V AC, 48 Hz to 63 Hz, 300 W max
Operating Temperature	10 °C to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	362 mm × 185 mm × 490 mm
Weight	10.5 kg

Pattern and Channel Specs

Parameter	Value
Number of Data Output Channels	4 (standard), expandable to 8 (with Option 01)
Maximum Data Rate	409.6 Mb/s
Minimum Data Rate	0.1 b/s
Pattern Memory Depth per Channel	256 Kwords (262,144 words)
Data Formats	NRZ
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Range	-2.5 ns to +5.0 ns
Channel-to-Channel Deskew Resolution	10 ps (0.01 ns)

Signal Levels and Electrical Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Output Connector Type	SMB
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Output Voltage High Level Range	-1.25 V to +3.50 V (into 50 Ω)
Output Voltage Low Level Range	-1.50 V to +3.25 V (into 50 Ω)
Output Amplitude Range	0.10 Vp-p to 4.75 Vp-p (into 50 Ω)
Voltage Level Resolution	5 mV
Output Rise Time (20% to 80%)	≤ 800 ps
Output Fall Time (20% to 80%)	≤ 800 ps
Output Tristate Control	High impedance (Hi-Z) selectable via inhibit or pattern data

Clock and Timing Parameters

Parameter	Value
Internal Clock Frequency Range	0.1 Hz to 409.6 MHz
Internal Clock Frequency Resolution	4 digits
Internal Clock Frequency Accuracy	±10 ppm
External Clock Input Frequency Range	10 Hz to 409.6 MHz
External Clock Input Impedance	50 Ω
External Clock Input Connector	BNC (rear panel)
External Clock Input Threshold Range	-2.5 V to +2.5 V
External Clock Input Resolution	0.1 V
External Clock Input Minimum Pulse Width	1.2 ns
External Reference Clock Input (10 MHz)	BNC, 10 MHz, 1.0 Vp-p to 5.0 Vp-p, 1 kΩ
Reference Clock Output	BNC, 10 MHz, >1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω
Clock Output Connector	SMB

Sequencer and Triggering

Parameter	Value
Maximum Number of Sequence Steps	4096
Maximum Loop Count	65536 (or infinite)
Sequence Nested Loop Levels	4
External Trigger Input Connector	BNC (rear panel)
External Trigger Input Impedance	10 kΩ
External Trigger Input Threshold Level	-2.5 V to +2.5 V
External Trigger Input Resolution	0.1 V
Minimum External Trigger Pulse Width	15 ns
Event Input Connector	SMB (rear panel)
Event Input Impedance	1 kΩ
Event Input Threshold Level	-2.5 V to +2.5 V
Sync Output Connector	SMB
Sync Output Voltage Level	>1.0 V into 50 Ω

System Connectivity and Interfaces

Parameter	Value
GPIB Interface	IEEE-488.2 compliant
RS-232C Port	D-sub 9-pin
External Storage Medium	3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (2HD/2DD, DOS format)
Command Language	SCPI compatible

User Interface and Display

Parameter	Value
Display Type	Color TFT LCD
Display Size	9.5-inch
Display Resolution	640 × 480 pixels
Built-in Editor Tools	Graphic pattern editor, table editor, block copy/paste, shift, invert

Power Specifications

Parameter	Value
AC Input Voltage Range	90 V to 250 V AC
AC Line Frequency Range	48 Hz to 63 Hz
Power Consumption	300 W max

Environmental and Physical Attributes

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature Range	+10 °C to +40 °C
Storage Temperature Range	-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity Range	5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Maximum Operating Altitude	3000 m (10,000 ft)
Maximum Non-Operating Altitude	12,000 m (40,000 ft)
Warm-up Time	20 minutes
Unit Width	362 mm
Unit Height	185 mm (with feet)
Unit Depth	490 mm
Unit Weight	10.5 kg

Compliance and Safety

Parameter	Value
Safety Certifications	UL1244, CSA22.2, EN61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standards	EN55011, EN50082-1

Performance

Parameter	Value
Internal Clock Jitter	< 50 ps rms (at 400 MHz)

Inhibit Input

Parameter	Value
Inhibit Input Connector	BNC (rear panel)
Inhibit Input Impedance	1 kΩ
Inhibit Input Threshold Level	TTL compatible (High: >2.0 V, Low: <0.8 V)
Inhibit Input Minimum Pulse Width	10 ns

Connectivity

Parameter	Value
GPIB Interface Functions	SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2
Printer Port	Centronics parallel (DB-25)

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Vibration	0.27 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration	2.28 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Operating Shock	294 m/s² (30 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration

Clock Sweep

Parameter	Value
Frequency Sweep Range	100 Hz to 400 MHz
Frequency Sweep Modes	Linear, Logarithmic
Frequency Sweep Time Range	1 ms to 1000 s

Setup Storage

Parameter	Value
Internal Setup Memory	3 configurations

Clock Output

Parameter	Value
Clock Output High Level Range	-2.0 V to +2.0 V (into 50 Ω)
Clock Output Low Level Range	-2.0 V to +2.0 V (into 50 Ω)
Clock Output Resolution	0.1 V
Clock Output Rise and Fall Time	≤ 1.5 ns (20% to 80%)

Pattern Memory Architecture

Parameter	Value
Minimum Block Size	8 words
Block Size Increment	8 words
Maximum Number of Blocks	2048

Options

Parameter	Value
Rackmount Kit	Option 1R

Technology

Data Pattern Generator

Applications

Logic device characterization, digital circuit design, functional testing, and high-speed digital logic testing