Tektronix PPG3204

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Maximum Data Rate | 3.2 Gb/s per channel |
| Voltage Output Range | 0.4 V to 2.0 V (differential) |
| Rise/Fall Time | <130 ps (typical, 20%–80%) |
| Pattern Length | Up to 2^31 bits (PRBS) and up to 256 Mb user-defined memory |
| Timing Resolution | 1 ps |
| Jitter (RMS) | <1 ps RMS intrinsic jitter |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Clock Input | External reference clock input supported (10 MHz to 3.2 GHz) |
| Interface / Connectivity | USB, LAN (LXI-compliant), GPIB optional |
Tektronix PPG3204 Options:
- PPG3204 - HFJIT - High frequency jitter option for PPG3204
- PPG3204 - LFJIT - Low frequency jitter option for PPG3204
- PPG3204 - ADJ - Adjustable output option for PPG3204
- PPG3204 - FXD - Fixed output option for PPG3204
- PPG3204 - A0 - North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A1 - Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A2 - United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A6 - Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A10 - China power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A11 - India power plug (50 Hz)
- PPG3204 - A99 - No power cord
| Model | PPG3204 |
|---|
The Tektronix PPG3204 is a high-performance pattern generator supporting up to 32 Gb/s on up to four independent channels. It features low jitter (<250 fs), fast rise/fall times, and programmable output amplitude, making it ideal for high-speed tests including 100G Ethernet, PAM4, and DP-QPSK applications.
It offers jitter insertion (BUJ, SJ, RJ, PJ), phase alignment, user-defined patterns, and is compatible with Tektronix PED error detectors for a complete BER testing setup.
Testwall can supply the used Tektronix PPG3204, 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 PPG3204.





