The Tektronix DTG5274 is a 4-slot Data Timing Generator belonging to the DTG5000 Series. It combines the capabilities of a high-speed data generator and a high-performance pulse generator in a bench-top mainframe, designed for generating complex data patterns, low-jitter clocks, and multi-channel parallel or serial streams.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, USB, VGA, RS-232, Parallel (LPT), PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse |
| Display | 10.4-inch TFT color touchscreen (1024 x 768) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC (±10%), 47 to 63 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm × 221 mm × 563 mm |
| Weight | 17 kg (unloaded) |
Timing & Clock
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.7 Gb/s |
| Minimum Data Rate | 50 kb/s |
| Frequency Range | 50 kHz to 2.7 GHz |
| Internal Clock Accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| Fine Delay Resolution | 0.2 ps |
| Total Delay Range | -5 ns to 5 μs |
Pulse & Pattern
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pattern Depth per Channel | Up to 64 Mb (configuration dependent) |
| Data Formats | NRZ, RZ, R1 |
Mainframe Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Slots | 4 slots |
| Maximum Channels (Single Mainframe) | 16 channels (using 4-channel modules) |
| Maximum Channels (Master/Slave) | 32 channels |
Auxiliary DC Source
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary DC Outputs | 8 channels |
| DC Output Voltage Range | -3.0 V to +5.0 V |
| DC Output Voltage Resolution | 10 mV |
| DC Output Max Current | 30 mA per channel |
Trigger & Sync
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Level Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Trigger Input Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| External Clock Input Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 2.7 GHz |
| External Clock Input Amplitude | 0.4 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Clock Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Clock Input Amplitude | 0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p |
| Reference Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Clock Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Clock Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
System & Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating OS | Windows-based |
Power & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Sequencer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sequence Steps | 8,000 |
| Maximum Blocks | 1,024 |
| Sequence Repeat Count | 1 to 65,536 or Infinite |
| Maximum Sub-sequences | 128 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 12 digits |
| Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width | 5 ns |
| External Clock Input Minimum Pulse Width | 185 ps |
| Random Jitter (Typical) | < 3 ps RMS (at 2.7 Gb/s) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 450 VA |
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%) |
| AC Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
Regulatory & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | UL3111-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN61010-1 |
| EMC Standards | EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS 2064 |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hard Disk Drive Capacity | ≥ 40 GB |
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch (1.44 MB) |
| CD Drive | Internal CD-R/RW |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
| Operating Vibration | 0.27 G RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.28 G RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Shock | 294 m/s² (30 G), half-sine, 11 ms |
Applications
High-speed digital design, semiconductor characterization, receiver testing, and multi-channel serial/parallel bus testing.