Tektronix
Tektronix PPG1601
1 Channel Programmable Pattern Generator 16 Gb/s
Up to 1.6 Gb/s Data Rate
1 channel (single-ended output) Number of Channels
0.5 V to 2.0 V (adjustable amplitude) Output Voltage Range
Less than 300 ps (typical) Rise/Fall Time
Up to 2^31 bits (PRBS and user-defined patterns) Pattern Length

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 1.6 Gb/s |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel (single-ended output) |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.5 V to 2.0 V (adjustable amplitude) |
| Rise/Fall Time | Less than 300 ps (typical) |
| Pattern Length | Up to 2^31 bits (PRBS and user-defined patterns) |
| Jitter Injection | Built-in sinusoidal and spread-spectrum jitter injection capability |
| Clock Reference | Internal and external clock reference supported |
| Interface/Connectivity | USB and GPIB remote control interfaces |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Tektronix PPG1601 Options:
- PPG1601 - HFJIT - High frequency jitter option for PPG1601
- PPG1601 - A0 - North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A1 - Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A2 - United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A6 - Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A10 - China power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A11 - India power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG1601 - A99 - No power cord
| Model | PPG1601 |
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The Tektronix PPG1601 PatternPro® is a multi-channel programmable generator supporting up to 32 Gb/s per channel, with PRBS/user patterns, jitter insertion (BUJ, SJ, RJ, PJ), and adjustable amplitude, offset, and phase delay.
Ideal for high-speed Datacom and Ethernet testing, it features 1–4 independent outputs, integrated clock source, touchscreen GUI, and compatibility with PED series for end-to-end BER analysis.
Testwall can supply the used Tektronix PPG1601, fully tested. With expert support and global delivery, Testwall ensures high-performance instrumentation with unmatched reliability and service quality. Please contact us directly if you need calibration or repair of the Tektronix PPG1601.





