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HP 16520A/16521A
PATTERN GENERATION MODULE
Service Manual
Flin- HEWLETT
~e.II PACKARD
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rlin- HEWLETT
~~ PACKARD
SERVICE MANUAL
HP 16520A 50 MBit/s
Pattern Generator
Master Card
AND
HP 16521A 50 MBit/s
Pattern Generator Expansion Card
© COPYRIGHT HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY/COLORADO DIVISION 1987
1900 GARDEN
OF THE GODS ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO U.S.A.
Manual Part No. 16520·90901
Microfiche Part No. 16520·90801
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PRINTED: SEPTEMBER 1987
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CERTIFICATION
Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of
shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are
traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed
by the Bureau's
calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization
members.
WARRANTY
This Hewlett-Packard product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company
will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
For warranty service or repair, this product must
be returned to a service faCility deSignated by HP.
Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to
HP and HP shall pay shipping charges to return the
product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay
all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products
returned to
HP from another country.
HP warrants that its software and firmware deSignated by HP for use with an instrument will
execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument.
HP does not
warrant that the operation of the instrument or software, or firmware will
be uninterrupted or error
free.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate
maintenance by Buyer, buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or
misuse, operation outside the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site
preparation or maintenance.
NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. HP
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY.
ASSISTANCE
Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for
Hewlett-Packard products.
For any aSSistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office. Addresses are
provided at the back of this manual.
CWA584
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL -This Is a Safety Class I Instrument (provided
with terminal for protective earthing).
OPERATIO~ -BEFORE APPLYING POWER verify that the
power transformer primary.
Is matched to the available line
voltage, the correct fuse Is Installed, and Safety Precautions
are taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the
Instrument's external markings which are described under
"Safety Symbols."
IWARNING I
o Servicing Instructions are for use by service-trained
personnel. To avoid dangerous electric shock, do not
perform any servicing unless qualified to do so.
o BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE INSTRUMENT, the
protective earth terminal of the Instrument must
be
connected to the protective conductor of the (mains)
powercord. The mains plug shall only
be Inserted In a
socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. The
protective action must not be negated by the use of
an
extension cord (power cable) without a protective
conductor (grounding). Grounding one conductor of a two-
conductor outlet
Is not sufficient protection.
o If this Instrument
Is to be energized via an
auto-transformer (for voltage reduction) make sure the
common terminal is connected to the earth terminal of the
power source.
o Any Interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor
(Inside or outside the Instrument)
or disconnecting the
protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock
hazard that could result In personal Injury.
o Whenever It
Is likely that the protection has been Impaired,
the Instrument must
be made Inoperative and be secured
against any unintended operation.
o Only fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and
specified type (normal blow, time delay, etc.) should be
used. Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited
fuseholders. To do so could cause a shock or fire hazard.
o Do not operate the Instrument in the presence of flammable
gasses or fumes. Operation of any electrical Instrument
In
such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
o
Do not Install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the Instrument.
o Adjustments described
In the manual are performed with
power supplied to the Instrument while protective covers
are removed. Energy available at many pOints may, If
contacted, result In personal Injury.
o Any adjustment, maintenance, and repair
of the opened
Instrument under voltage should be avoided
as much as
possible, and when Inevitable, should
be carried out only by
a skilled person who Is aware of the hazard Involved.
o CapaCitors Inside the Instrument may stili be charged even
If the Instrument has been disconnected from Its source of
supply.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Instruction manual symbol. The product will be
ill marked with this symbol when It Is necessary for
the user to refer to the Instruction manual In order
to protect against damage to the product.
~ Indicates hazardous voltages.
-L Earth terminal (sometimes used In manual to
indicate circuit common connected
to grounded
chassis).
IWARNING I The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to a procedure, practice,
or the like, which, If not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result In personal Injury. Do
not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the Indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
I
':::~:::::~:~~;:~! The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It
~i calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, or the like, which, If
not
. correctly performed or adhered to, could result In damage to
or destruction
of part or all of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the Indicated conditions are
fully understood or met.
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HP 16520/21A-Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
I. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 1-1
1-1. Introduction ........................................................................... 1-1
1-2. Modules Covered By Manual .......... ~ .............................................. 1-1
1-3. Safety Requirements .................................................................. 1-1
1-4. Product Description ................................................................... 1-2
1-5. Accessories Supplied ................................................................. 1-2
1-6. Accessories Available
................................................................. 1-2
1-7. Specifications ......................................................................... 1-2
1-8. Operating Characteristics
............................................................. 1-2
1-9. Recommended Test Equipment
...................................................... 1-2
II. INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Introduction ........................................................................... 2-1
2-2. Initial Inspection ....................................................................... 2-1
2-3. Preparation For Use .................................................................. 2-1
2-4. Power Requirements ................................................................. 2-1
2-5. Safety Requirements .................................................................. 2-1
2-6. Probe Cable Replacement ............................................................ 2-1
2-7. Installation ............................................................................. 2-1
2-8. Module Installation ....•.............•................................................... 2-2
2-9. Adding Expansion Cards
............................................................. 2-8
2-10. Operating Environment ............................................................ 2-10'
2-11. Storage ............................................................................. 2-10
2-12. Packaging .......................................................................... 2-10
2-13. Tagging For Service ................................................................ 2-10
III. PERFORMANCE TESTS .................................. : ...................................... 3-1
3-1. Introduction ........................................................................... 3-1
3-2. Recommended Test Equipment ...................................................... 3-1
3-3. Test Record ........................................................................... 3-1
3-4. Performance Test Interval ............................................................ 3-1
3-5. Performance Test Procedures """"",.,""""""""""""",.".,., .• ,"',.,' 3-1
3-6. Data Period Accuracy Test ....................................... , ................... 3-2
3-7. Duty Cycle Test ....................................................................... 3-8
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HP 16520/21A-Table of Contents
SECTION
PAGE
IV. ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................. 4-1
4-1. Introduction ........................................................................... 4-1
4-2. Calibration Interval .................................................................... 4-1
4-3. Safety Requirements .................................................................. 4-1
4-4. Recommended Test Equipment ...................................................... 4-1
4-5. Extender Board Installation ........................................................... 4-1
4-6. Instrument Warmup ................................................................... 4-4
4-7. Adjustment And Calibration Check
................................................... 4-4
V. REPLACEABLE PARTS .......................................................................... 5-1
5-1. Introduction ............................................................................ 5-1
5-2. Abbreviations .......................................................................... 5-1
5-3. Replaceable Parts List ................................................................ 5-1
5-4. Exchange Assemblies ................................................................ 5-1
5-5. Ordering Information .................................................................. 5-1
5-6. Direct Mail order System ............................................................. 5-2'
VI. SERViCE .......................................................................................... 6-1
6-1. Introduction ............................................................................ 6-1
6-2. Safety Requirements ...........................•...................................... 6-1
6-3. Recommended Test Equipment ...................................................... 6~1
6-4. Module Block Diagram and Theory Of Operation ................................... 6-1
6-5. Pattern Generator Master Card Theory of Operation ................................ 6-3
6-6. Expansion Card Theory Of Operation
................................................ 6-4
6-7. Self Tests
.............................................................................. 6-5
6-8. Troubleshooting
....................................................................... 6-9
6-9. Card Replacement
....... - ........................................................... 6-32
6-10. Probe Cable Replacement
......................................................... 6-35
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HP 16520/21A-Table of Contents
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE
PAGE
1-1. HP 16520/21A Specifications ................................................................. 1-3
1-2.
"HP 16520/21A Operating Characteristics .................................................... 1-4
1-3. Recommended Test Equipment
........................................................ 00000 •• 1-8
3-1. Performance Test Record .0 ••••••••• 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-13
5-1. Reference Designators and Abbreviations
.................................................... 5-3
5-2. Replaceable Parts
............................................................................. 5-4
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE TITLE
PAGE
2-1. Installation Guide .............. 0 ••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••••• 0 •••••• 2-2
2-2. Endplate Overlap
................................................•......................•...... 2-3
2-3. One Master and One Expansion Card
................................................ 0 ...... 2-4
2-4. One Master and Two Expansion Cards
.... 0 ................................................. 2-4
2-5. One Master and three Expansion Cards ..................................................... 2-5
2-6. One Master and Four Expansion Cards ...................................................... 2-5
2-7. Cable End
.............................................................................. 0 0 • • • •• 2-6
2-8. Cable Position
............ : .................................................................... 2-6
2-9. Endplate Overlap
.............................................................................. 2-7
2-10. Endplate Overlap
.................................................... ~ ................. 0 •••••• 2-9
2-11. Configuration Guide
........................................................ 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 2-9
3-1 . Data Period Accuracy Test Equipment Hookup .... . .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ...... ... 3-2
3-2. Startup Screen
................................................................................ 3-3
3-3. Clock Field
..................... 0 •••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 3-3
3-4. Clock Period Screen
.......................................................................... 3-4
3-5. Channel Assignment Field
........ 0........................................................... 3-4
3-6. Data Channel Select
................................................ 0 •••••••••••••••••• 0 • • • • •• 3-4
3-7. Program Field
.............................. 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••••• 0 • • • • •• 3-5
3-8. Numeric Entry
.... 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 •••••••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••• 00 ••••••• 3-5
3-9. Insert New Program Line
.................. o ••••••••••••••••••• 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-5
3-10. Program Field
.. 0 0 ••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••• 0 ••••••••••••• 0 •••• " ••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 • 0 • • • • •• 3-6
3-11. Numeric Entry
... 0 ••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••••• 0 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 •••••• 0. • • • • • • • •• 3-6
3-12. Example Program
......................... 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 •••••••• 3-6
3-13. Run Repetitive Mode
....................................................... 0 ••••••••••••••••• 3-7
3-14. Duty Cycle Test Equipment Hookup
......................................................... 3-8
3-15. Startup Screen
... 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 0 • • • • • • •• 3-9
3·16. Set TTL Level ..............................•................................ 0 ••••••••••••••••• 3-9
3-17. Clock Field
.................................•................ 0 •••••••••••••••••••••• 0 • • • • • • • • •• 3-9
3-18. Divide By 1 Field
..................................... 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-10
3-19. Channel Assignment Field
.......... 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-10
3-20. Data Output Select
................................................................. o •••••••• 3-10
3-21. Example Program
......................... 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-11
3-22. Run Repetitive Mode ...................... 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-11
3-23. 25 MHz Square Wave ....................................................................... 3-11
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HP 16520/21A-Table of Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
4-1 . Card Endplate Overlap ........................................................................ 4-2
4-2. Extender Board and Module
.................................................................. 4-3
4-3. Adjustment Pot Location
................................ ................................... .. 4.;.4
4-4. startup Screen ................................................................................ 4-5
4-5. Delete Field
.................................................................................... 4-5
4-6. Program Line Field
............................................................................ 4-6
4-7. User Defined Field
............................................................................ 4-6
4-8. Internal Clock
................................................................................. 4-6
4-9. Period Selection
............................................................................... 4-7
4-10, Run Single Selection ......................................................................... 4-8
6-1.
HP 16520/21A Pattern Generator Block Diagram ............................................ 6-1
6-2. Pattern Generator Master Card Block Diagram .............................................. 6-2
6-3. Expansion Card Block Diagram
.............................................................. 6-2
6-4. Startup Screen
................................................................................ 6-5
6-5. Load Test System
............................................................................. 6-6
6-6. Test System Screen
........................................................................... 6-6
6-7. Main Test Menu
......................................................... ~ ..................... 6-7
6-8. Clock Rate Test Run Screen
................................................................. 6-7
6-9. Stop Field
..................................................................................... 6-8
6-10. Exit Test System ...................•......................................................... 6-8
6-11. Troubleshooting Flow Chart
................................................................ 6-10
6-12. Endplate Overhang .......................................................................... 6-32
6-13. Cable End
................................................................................... 6-33
6-14.
Cable" Position ............................................................................... 6-33,
6-15. Endplate Overhang
.......................................................................... 6-34
6-16. Endplate Overhang
.......................................................................... 6-35
6-17. Card On Antistatic Mat
...................................................................... 6-36
6-18. Retainer And Screws
........................................................................ 6-36
6-19. Card Connectors
............................................................................ 6-37
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
1-2. Modules Covered By Manual .......................................................... 1-1
1-3. Safety Requirements ................................................................... 1-1
1-4. Product Description .................................................................... 1-2
1-5. Accessories Supplied .................................................................. 1-2
1-6. Accessories Available .................................................................. 1-2
1-7. Specifications .......................................................................... 1-2 .
1-8. Operating Characteristics ........ ; ..................................................... 1-2
1-9. Recommended Test Equipment ....................................................... 1-2
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1-1. INTRODUCTION
This service manual contains information for
testing, adjusting, and servicing the
HP
16520A 50 MBit/s Pattern Generator Card, and
the HP 16521 A 50 MBit/s Pattern Generator
Expansion Card. This manual
is divided into
six sections
as follows:
-General Information
II -Installation
III
-Performance Tests
IV
-Adjustments
V - Replaceable Parts
VI
-Service
Information for operating, programming,
and
interfacing the HP 16520A/16521A Pattern
Generator Module
is contained in the HP
16520/16521A Pattern Generator Operating
and Programming Manual supplied with each
module.
The General Information Section includes
safety requirements, a product description,
and a list of accessories supplied
and of ac-
cessories available. Also included are tables
listing specifications and operating characteris-
tics, and a list of recommended test
equipment.
Listed on the title page of this manual
is a
Microfiche part number. This number can
be
used to order 4 X 6 inch microfilm transparen-
cies of the manual. Each microfiche contains
up to
96 photo-duplicates of the manual
pages. The microfiche package also includes
the latest Manual Changes supplement
as well
as pertinent Service Notes.
HP 16520/21A - General Information
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
To complete the service documentation for
your system, place this service manual in the
3-ring binder with your Logic Analysis System
Mainframe Service Manual.
1-2. MODULES COVERED BY THIS
MANUAL
The information covered in this manual is for
the
HP 16520A/16521A Pattern Generator
Module. If either of the two cards in the
module
have changed, a new card number will
be assigned and the manual will be accom-
panied
by a Manual Changes Supplement.
This supplement explains the changes and
how to adapt the manual to the newer card.
In addition to the change information, the sup-
plement may contain information for correct-
ing errors
in the manual. To keep this manual
as current and accurate as possible,
Hewlett-Packard recommends that you
periodically request the latest Manual Changes
Supplement.
1-3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Specific warnings, cautions, and instructions
are placed wherever applicable throughout the
manual. These must
be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of the
module. Failure to comply with them violates
safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of this module. Hewlett-Packard
assumes no liability for the failure of the cus-
tomer to comply with these safety
requirements.
1-1
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
1-4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The HP 16520A/16521A Pattern Generator
Module is a general purpose digital stimulus.
The module consists
of one master card or
one master card and one or more expansion
cards. The HP 16520A master card offers the
minimum configuration of 12 data and three
strobe channels, a clock out channel and three
dedicated input qualifier channels.
The HP 16521A Expansion Card offers expan-
dability with 48 additional data out channels.
Up to four expansion boards (192 channels)
can be connected to a single master board.
Some of the module's main features are:
• Three strobe output channels (10 ns
minimum resolution)
• Three input qualifier channels, and
one input clock
• 50 MBit/s programmable pattern
generatation
• 4 k bit per channel memory depth
• Expandable to 204 data out channels
(1 HP 16520A and 4 HP 16521 As)
• TTL and ECl interface levels
• Internally available clock rates be-
tween 5 kHz and 50 MHz
• Intermodule trigger capability
1-5. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
The following accessories are supplied with
the HP 16520A/16521A Pattern Generator
Module. Quantity one unless shown otherwise.
HP 16520A:
1-2
• Operating and Programming Manual
Set
• 'Service Manual
• lead Set Qty 2
(HP 10347A purple tip)
• Input Qualifier Probe Kit
(HP 16520-69501 grey tip)
• Intercard Connecting Cable Kit
(HP 16521-88701)
• Input Qualifier Probe Cable
(HP 16520-61601)
• 8 Channel Data Probe Cable
(HP 16520-61602)
• Clock Probe Cable (HP 16520-61603)
HP 16521A:
• 8 Channel Data Probe Cables
(HP 16520-61602) Qty 6
1-6. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
• 8 Channel ECl Differential Driver Pod
(HP 10345A)
• 8 Channel TTL Tristate Buffer Pod
(HP 10346A)
• Grabbers (HP 5959-0288 Qty 20)
• Service Data Supplement
(16520-90903)
1-7. SPECIFICATIONS
Module specifications are listed in table 1-1.
These specifications are the performance
standards against which the module is tested.
1 .. 8. OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Table 1-2 lists the module operating charac-
teristics. The operating characteristics are not
specifications, but are typical operating
characteristics included as additional informa-
tion for the user.
1-9. RECOMMENDED TEST
EQUIPMENT
. Equipment for testing and maintaining the HP
16520A/16521A Pattern Generator Module is
listed in table 1-3. Other equipment
may be
substituted if it meets or exceeds the critical
specifications listed in the table.
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-1. HP 16520/21A SpecifIcations.
HP 16520A/21A SPECIFICATIONS
CLOCK SOURCES (HP 16520A ONLY)
INTERNAL CLOCK
Clock Period: Programmable from 20 ns to 200 J1.s in a 1-2-5 sequence.
Data Period Accuracy: ±
2% (of period) ± 1 ns
EXTERNAL CLOCK (provided by user)
Input Clock Period:
1 Hz to 50 MHz (20 ns min period)
Eel or TTL, internal
frequency divide (/1, /5, or /10) provided.
Duty cycle: 10 ns
minimum high time, 10 ns minimum low time
STROBES (HP 16520A ONLY)
Number of Strobes: 3 (Eel or TTL)
Bits/Channel: 4095
Maximum Bit Rate: 20 MBit/s (50 ns Period)
Edge Placement:
~ 10M Bits/s: tenths of period
> 10 MBits/s to 20 MBits/s: fifths of Period
(DELAY + WIDTH ~ PERIOD)
Minimum delay is 0/10 (0/5), maximum delay is 9/10 (4/5) data period.
Minimum width is 1/10 (1/5) of data period, maximum width is the data
period (values in parentheses apply to 20 MBits/s timebase setting).
If strobes are desired while operating with external clock, the data rate
will be divided to 1/5 or 1/10 the external clock rate.
1-3
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-2. HP 16520/21A Operating Characteristics
HP 16520/21A OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT
Eight channel pods can be assigned as either standard Eel or TTL levels.
All characteristics are valid at the probe tip.
PARAMETER
I
ECl TTL
VOH (steady state)
-0.98V 2.7V
VOL (steady state)
-1.55V 0.6V
Risetime/
2.3 ns 2.5 ns
Falltime (typ)
(-0.98
V to -1.55
V)
( 0.6
V to 2.7
Channel-to-
<= 5 ns <= 5 ns
channel
Skew*
(same card)
Channel-to-
channel Skew*
<10 ns
<10 ns
(card-to-card)
V)
No.
of std loads 3 (10
KH ECl, 3 (lSTTl, @ Vnl=2S0
@ Vnh=IS0 mY)
mY)
(Output measurements made into a load consisting of 10 kn in series shunted with 10 pF to
ground.)
(*) Skew measured at (+1.6 V) TTL and (-1.3 V) Eel levels.
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-2. HP 16520/21 A Operating Characteristics (cont.)
DATA CAPACITY
PARAMETER
HP 16520A
HP 16521A
Number Data Channels
12
48
Bits Per Channel 4095 4095
Maximum Bit Rate
50 MBit/s NRZ 50 MBit/s NRZ
(20 ns Period) (20 ns Period)
INPUT (HP 16520A only)
Maximum Input Voltage: ± 40V
Input Impedance: 100 kn, 8 pF
External Clock-in to Clock-out delay: 50 ns
PARAMETER
ECl TTL
Vih
(min) -O.91V 2.08V
Vil (max)
-1. 69V
1.12V
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-2. HP 16520/21A Operating Characteristics (cont.)
EDITING FUNCTION
Program Listing: DELETE, MERGE, COPY, INSERT
LISTING BASES
Binary, octal, decimal, hexdecimal, and symbol
STEP MODE
Single-step program execution in 1 to 999 program line steps, from a break.
DATA INSTRUCTION SET
1-6
BREAK: Stops program execution, last data vector
is held at output.
REPEAT: Repeats vector up to 256 times.
WAIT 1MB: Wait for intermodule trigger.
WAIT EXTERNAL:
SIGNAL 1MB:
MACRO:
Wait for user-defined 3-bit pattern on external input pod to become
true.
No data cycle latency when pattern is true between 30 ns and 0
ns before next clock edge.
Arms other measurement cards.
Four different macros may
be defined and inserted as needed. Six
character labels may be defined for each macro. Macros contain
REPEAT, WAIT EXTERNAL, WAIT 1MB, BREAK, and SIGNAL 1MB in-
structions.
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-2. HP 1G520/21A Operating Characteristics (cont.)
CURRENT ORA W PER CARD
HP 16520A: 0.7 amp @ 5V
HP 16521A: 0.8 amp @ 5V
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
Instrument, 0 degrees to 55 degrees C (+32 degrees to 131 degrees F).
Probe lead sets and cables, adegrees to 65 degrees C (+32 degrees to
149 degrees F).
Humidity:
Instrument, up to 95% relative humidity at +40 degrees C (+104
degrees F).
Altitude: To 4600 m (15,000 ft).
Vibration:
Operation: Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, -0.3 9 (rms).
Non-operating:
Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, -2.41 9 (rms); and
swept sine resonant search, 5-500 Hz, 0.75 9 (O-peak), 5
minute
resonant dwell @ 4 resonances per axis.
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HP 16520/21A - General Information
Table 1-3. Recommended Test Equipment.
INSTRUMENT CRITICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED
USE*
MODEL
Osci.l loscope 200 MHz Bandwidth
HP 54201A
P,T
Multimeter 3 1/2 digit Resolution
HP 3468A
A
BNC Adapter
Qty 2 HP 1250-1032 P
50 Ohm Feedthru
Qty 1
HP 10100C
P
Probe
Lead Set Qty 2
HP 10347A P
Grabbers Qty 4
HP 6969-0288 P
Pulse 100 KHz Repetition Rate
Generator
Overshoot: 5% of Amp. HP B161A P
Extender Board
No Substitute HP 16500-69004 A,T
BNC Cable (m-to-m) 9 inch (Qty2)
HP 10502A P
* P=Performance
Tests
A=Adjustments T=Troubleshooting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
2-1. Introduction ............................................................................ 2-1
2-2. Initial Inspection ........................................................................ 2-1
2-3. Preparation For Use ................................................................... 2-1
2-4. Power Requirements ............................. ................................... .. 2-1
2-5. Safety Requirements ................................................................... 2-1
2-6. Probe Cable Installation ............................................................... 2-1
2-7. Installation .............................................................................. 2-1
2-8. Module Installation ....... ' .............................................................. 2-2
2-9. Adding Expansion Cards .............................................................. 2-8
2-10. Operating Environment .............................................................. 2-10
2-11. Storage ............................................................................... 2-10
2-12. Packaging ............................................................................ 2-10
2-13. Tagging For Service .................................................................. 2-10
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2-1. INTRODUCTION
This section explains, how to initially inspect
the
HP 16520/21A Pattern Generator Module,
how to prepare it for use, storage and ship-
ment. Also included
are procedures for module
installation.
2-2. INITIAL INSPECTION
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If
the shipping container or cushioning material
is damaged, it should be kept until the con-
tents of the shipment have been checked for
completeness and the module
has been
checked mechanically and electrically. The
contents of the shipment should
be as listed in
the "ACCESSORIES SUPPLIES" paragraph lo-
cated in Section
I.
Procedures for checking electrical perfor-
mance
are in Section III. If the contents of the
container
are incomplete, there is mechanical
damage or defect, or the instrument does not
pass the performance tests, notify the nearest
Hewlett-Packard office.
If the shipping container is damaged, or the
cushioning material shows signs of stress,
notify the carrier
as well as the
Hewlett-Packard office.
Keep the shipping
material
so the carrier can inspection it. The
Hewlett-Packard office will arrange for repair
or replacement at Hewlett-Packard's option
without waiting for claim settlement.
2-3. PREPARATION FOR USE
I WARNING I
Read the Safety Considerations in the
front
of this manual and in Section I
before installing or operating this
module.
HP 16520/21A - Installation
SECTION ·11
INSTALLATION
2-4. POWER REQUIREMENTS
All power supplies required for operating the
HP 16520/21A Pattern Generator Module are
supplied to the module through the backplane
connenctor.
2-5. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Specific warnings, cautions, and instructions
are placed wherever applicable throughout the
manual. These must
be observed during all
phases
of operation, service, and repair of the
module. Failure to comply with them violates
safety standards of deSign, manufacture, and
intended use of this module. Hewlett-Packard
assumes no liability for the failure of the cus-
tomer to comply with these safety
requirements.
2-6. PROBE CABLE INSTALLATION
The HP 16520/21A Pattern Generator Module
comes with probe cables installed by the fac-
tory. If a cable
is to be switched between TTL
and
ECl, refer to "PROBE CABLE
REPLACEMENT" in Section
VI of this manual.
2-7. INSTALLATION
Do not install, remove or replace the
module in the instrument unless the in-
strument power
is turned off.
The HP16520A Pattern Generator Card will
take up one slot in the card cage. For every
HP 16521 A Expansion Card you connect to
the
HP 16520A Pattern Generator Card you
will need
an additional slot. A maximum of
four expansion cards may
be connected to the
HP 16520A Pattern Generator Card.
Installation procedures for the module and ad-
ditional expansion cards
are shown
step-by-step
in paragraphs 2-6 and 2-7.
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