Features & Benefits

• Data Rate to 1.1 Gb/s Tests High-speed Logic Devices and Circuits
• Data Pattern Depth to 256 K/channel Speeds Characterization
• Multiple Output Channels Increases Flexibility
  • DG2040: 2
  • DG2030: 4 or 8
• Control of Edge Timing (DG2040) Permits Jitter Simulation in Serial Data Streams
• Precise Control of Output Parameters Include:
  • Variable Output Delay
  • Variable Output Level
  • Variable Rise and Fall Time Control (DG2030)
  • Tri-state Output Control (DG2030)
• Fast Transition Times to 150 ps (DG2040) Aids Fast Logic Evaluation
• Complementary Output (DG2040) Assures Excellent Signal Fidelity
• Flexible Sequence Control with Jump, Event and Nested Loops
• Large Display for Easy-to-Use Data Editing
• Import Pattern Data with DG-link Software Utility
• Integrate into ATE Systems via GPIB/RS-232-C Interface

Applications

• Ultra Low Jitter for Clock Substitution
• Characterize Device Timing for TTL, CMOS, ECL Families
• Simulate Missing Functions in System or Subsystem Evaluation
• Create Complex Data Patterns with Sophisticated Sequence, Looping, Jump on Event and Tri-state Output Control
• Characterize and Verify ASIC, FPGA and DACs
• Evaluate Media Storage Devices and Components (HDD, FDD, ODD, DVD)
• Test Printer Engines or LCD Display Drivers
• Construct Logic Verification Systems Utilizing Tektronix Oscilloscopes or Logic Scopes
• Use in Conjunction with TLA Logic Analyzer to Provide Digital Stimulus

The DG2000 Series of pattern generators provide digital designers with the high performance tools needed to evaluate advanced digital semiconductors and logic circuits. Whatever you call your design process - characterization, debug, validation or verification - as a digital designer you must have a state-of-the-art digital pattern generation as you push the edge of the technology envelope and race to market.

Choose the best fit

The DG2000 Series is remarkable for its balanced approach to providing the appropriate class of instrument for a wide variety of digital design applications. Performance ranges from 1.1 Gb/s to 200 Mb/s and from 2 to 36 channels. The table illustrates the principal specifications for members of the DG2000 Series.