The Tektronix P3420 is a 4-channel Variable-Delay Data Pod designed for use with the Tektronix HFS 9000 Series Stimulus System. It supports operation up to 640 MHz and offers flexible, programmable output levels, making it highly suitable for testing high-speed digital designs, including ECL, PECL, and CMOS logic families.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Proprietary mainframe interface connector, 4 x SMA output connectors |
| Product Type | Variable-Delay Data Pod |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered directly by host HFS 9000 mainframe |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 89 mm × 25 mm × 127 mm |
| Weight | 0.37 kg |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m (5 ft) |
System Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Mainframes | Tektronix HFS 9000 Series (HFS 9003, HFS 9009) |
Output Channels
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Output Connector Type | SMA |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| High-Level Output Voltage Range | -2.0 V to +5.5 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Low-Level Output Voltage Range | -2.0 V to +5.5 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Minimum Output Amplitude | 250 mV |
| Maximum Output Amplitude | 7.5 V |
| Voltage Level Resolution | 10 mV |
Timing & Clock
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 640 MHz |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise/Fall Time | ≤ 250 ps (20% to 80%) |
| Delay Resolution | 1 ps |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 780 ps |
| Delay Range | 0 to 10 ns |
| Channel-to-Channel Skew | < 250 ps (with identical settings) |
| Output Aberration | ≤ 10% (for 1 V p-p swing) |
Applications
High-speed digital design testing and logic characterization
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