Gigatronics
SyntheSys Research 8500A
50 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps Bit Rate Range
PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and programmable word patterns Data Pattern
0.25 V to 2.0 V peak-to-peak (into 50 Ω) Output Amplitude
Less than 35 ps (20% to 80%) Rise/Fall Time
50 Ω Output Impedance

| Attribute | Value |
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| Bit Rate Range | 50 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps |
| Data Pattern | PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and programmable word patterns |
| Output Amplitude | 0.25 V to 2.0 V peak-to-peak (into 50 Ω) |
| Rise/Fall Time | Less than 35 ps (20% to 80%) |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Clock Reference Input | Internal or External reference clock, 10 MHz reference |
| Jitter Injection | Sinusoidal jitter injection capability for compliance testing |
| Interface | GPIB and RS-232 remote control interfaces |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Model | 8500A |
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