PSPL10050A, PSPL10060A, PSPL10070A Datasheet

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The PSPL10000 Series Pulse Generators offer premium signal integrity with convenient front panel or computer control. The high voltage outputs have fast edge rates, smooth transitions and minimal overshoot & ringing. Adjustable output levels are obtained using internal step attenuators, ensuring consistent signal shape at all settings. The outputs are designed for a 50 Ω impedance, but can safely drive any load from a short circuit to an open.

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Key performance specifications

Pulse amplitudes from 7.5 to 10 V
- 10 V fixed amplitude, PSPL10050A
- 900 µV to 10 V, PSPL10060A
- 700 µV to 7.5 V, PSPL10070A
Rise times from 65 ps down to 45 ps
Adjustable duration from 100 ps to 10 ns
Single shot, or 1 Hz to 100 kHz repetition rate

Key features

Keypad interface
Programmable IEEE-488
Internal, external, manual, or GPIB trigger modes
Gated output

Applications

University education and research
UWB signal source
Semiconductor characterization
Laser driver

Typical performance

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Rise time for the PSPL10050A at 2 V/div and 20 ps/div

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Adjustable duration for the PSPL10050A at 2 V/div and 200 ps/div

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Rise time for the PSPL10060A at 2 V/div and 20 ps/div

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Adjustable duration for the PSPL10060A at 2 V/div and 100 ps/div

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Rise time for the PSPL10070A at 1.2 V/div and 20 ps/div

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Adjustable duration for the PSPL10070A at 1.2 V/div and 200 ps/div

Specifications

All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

Model overview

The performance parameters listed in this table are typical values; parameters are guaranteed only when maximum and/or minimum limits are given.

Parameter	PSPL10050A	PSPL10060A	PSPL10070A
Amplitude into 50 Ω ^{(See Notes)}	10 V (fixed)	900 μV to 10 V, adjustable in 1 dB steps	±700 μV to ±7.5 V, adjustable in 1 dB steps
Amplitude accuracy, into 50 Ω	± 0.2 V
Polarity	Positive only	Positive only	Positive or negative
Baseline	0 V	0 V	-5 V to +5 V in 1.25 mV steps
Transition time, leading edge (10 – 90%) (20 – 80%)	≤45 ps typ, ≤55 ps max ---	≤55 ps typ, ≤65 ps max ---	≤65 ps typ, ≤75 ps max ≤40 ps typ, ≤50 ps max
Transition time, trailing edge (10 – 90%) (20 – 80%)	≤110 ps typ, ≤130 ps max ---	≤115 ps typ ---	--- ≤80 ps typ ≤100 ps max
Reflection coefficient	±5% during pulse +80%, -40% after pulse	±5% during pulse +80%, -40% after pulse (improves with increasing atten.)	50% @ 0 dB (7.5 V) 20% @ 6 dB (3.7 V) -10 % @ > 10 dB (
Source impedance (nominal)	50 Ω
Duration (FWHM) ^{(See Notes)}	100 ps to 10 ns in 2.5 ps steps
Baseline precursor
Topline overshoot
Topline perturbations
Topline flatness

Notes:

The duration and delay values displayed on the front panel LCD and programmed over the GPIB are only to be considered “nominal” values and not absolute values. The duration and delay parameters do exhibit some thermal drift, rep rate dependency and interaction. There will be some loss in amplitude at minimum pulse durations. The amplitude tolerance of ±0.2 V holds only for > 2 ns durations. Always use an oscilloscope as an independent check of these pulse parameters. The instrument is adjusted and calibrated at the factory in an ambient temperature of 23 °C (±3 °C) at a rep. rate of 100 kHz. The instrument will operate over a temperature range of 0 to 50 °C but will not meet all specifications over this range.

Trigger and timing

The performance parameters listed in this table are typical values; parameters are guaranteed only when maximum and/or minimum limits are given.

Parameter	PSPL10050A	PSPL10060A	PSPL10070A
Trigger in/out delay	90 ns	90 ns	100 ns
Repetition rate	1 Hz to 100 kHz
Period	10 µs to 1 s, 0.1 µs steps
Trigger mode	Internal, external, manual, or GPIB
External trigger input level	-2 to +2 V, 1 mV steps, positive or negative slope
Maximum external trigger input	±5 V
External trigger impedance	50 Ω
Trigger output into 50 Ω	2.4 V, 50 ns
Delay ^{(See Notes above)}	0 to 63 ns, 1 ns steps
Delay jitter, RMS	1.5 ps
External trigger jitter, RMS	5 ps (
External gate input	TTL, >2 V on,
External gate impedance	50 Ω

General specifications

Parameter	PSPL10050A	PSPL10060A	PSPL10070A
Accessories included	Remote Pulse Head & 4 ft coaxial cable, power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual	Power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual	Power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual
Controls	Power, menu, data entry, disable/enable, local and manual trigger
Power supply (mains)	100, 115, or 230 VAC, ±10% switch selectable, 50 or 60 Hz
Power consumption	48 VA (60 Hz), 65 VA (50 Hz)
Operating environment ^{(See Notes above)}
Temperature	40 °C (104 °F); low limit of 0 °C (32 °F)
Humidity	80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F), decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F)
Elevation	2000 m (6562 ft.)
Dimensions	19.0 x 15.2 x 5.5 in. (48.3 x 38.6 x 14.0 cm)
Weight	21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Connectors	SMA output, BNC trig in, gate in, trig out, GPIB on rear panel
GPIB standard	IEEE-488.1-1987
GPIB interface functions	SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PPO, DC1, DT1, CO and E2.
Set up	Save/recall in 10 memories with battery back up
Warranty	One year

Ordering information

Models

PSPL10050A: 45 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB
PSPL10060A: 55 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB
PSPL10070A: 65 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB

PSPL10050A, PSPL10060A, PSPL10070A Datasheet