Tektronix
Tektronix PPG1251
1 Channel Programmable Pattern Generator 12.5 Gb/s
Up to 1.25 Gb/s Data Rate
1 channel (single-ended output) Number of Channels
0.5 V to 2.0 V (peak-to-peak) Output Voltage Range
Less than 400 ps (20% to 80%) Rise/Fall Time
Up to 2^23 - 1 bits (PRBS) Pattern Length

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 1.25 Gb/s |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel (single-ended output) |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.5 V to 2.0 V (peak-to-peak) |
| Rise/Fall Time | Less than 400 ps (20% to 80%) |
| Pattern Length | Up to 2^23 - 1 bits (PRBS) |
| Output Termination | 50 Ohm |
| Jitter (RMS) | Less than 3 ps RMS intrinsic jitter |
| Clock Reference | Internal and external clock reference supported |
| Interface/Connectivity | USB and GPIB interface for remote control |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
Tektronix PPG1251 Options:
- PPG1251 - JIT - Jitter insertion option for PPG1251
- PPG1251 - A0 - North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A1 - Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A2 - United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A6 - Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A10 - China power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A11 - India power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG1251 - A99 - No power cord
| Model | PPG1251 |
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The Tektronix PPG1251 PatternPro® is a programmable pattern generator offering 800 Mb/s to 12.5 Gb/s data rate, adjustable amplitude (250 mV–2.0 V), offset (−2.0 V to 3.0 V), and a built-in programmable clock source.
Ideal for high-speed serial and component testing, it includes PRBS/user-defined patterns, jitter insertion (SJ, PJ, RJ with option), touchscreen GUI, and USB computer control for flexible operation.
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