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Tektronix PPG1600, PPG3000, & PPG3200
PatternPro® Series Pattern Generator
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User Manual
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Tektronix PPG1600, PPG3000, & PPG3200
PatternPro® Series Pattern Generator
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User Manual
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
Important safety information...................................................................................... v
General safety summary ...................................................................................... v
Service safety summary..................................................................................... vii
Terms in this manual ........................................................................................ vii
Symbols and terms on the product......................................................................... viii
Preface.............................................................................................................. ix
Features ........................................................................................................ ix
Documentation................................................................................................ xi
Getting started.... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... 1
Installation...................................................................................................... 1
Controls and connectors ........................................................................................... 4
Functional verification ............................................................................................. 7
Instrument setup ............................................................................................... 7
Power on and verify instrument operation.................................................................. 8
Verify the eye diagram ........................................................................................ 9
Check other settings ........ .......... .......... .................................. .......... .......... ........ 10
Input and output descriptions..................................................................................... 11
Overview ...................................................................................................... 11
Data outputs ................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 13
PPG3200 data outputs........................................................................................ 13
PPG3000 & PPG1600 data outputs......................................................................... 14
Data patterns .................................................................................................. 16
Clock outputs.................................................................................................. 17
Jitter insertion ... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...... 18
Trigger system ................................................................................................ 20
Clock inputs ................................................................................................... 21
Reference clock............................................................................................... 21
Channel skew.................................................................................................. 22
Data error insertion........................................................................................... 22
Control interfaces............................................................................................. 22
Physical characteristics....................................................................................... 23
Graphical user interface (GUI) touch screen ................................................................... 25
Remote programming............................................................................................. 27
USB interface ................................................................................................. 27
Command information ....................................................................................... 27
Common commands............................................................................................... 28
Summary....................................................................................................... 28
Reference ...................................................................................................... 28
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Regular commands ................................................................................................ 29
Summary....................................................................................................... 29
Reference........................................................................................................... 32
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:LENGth......................................................................... 32
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:TYPE ........................................................................... 32
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:PLENgth........................................................................ 33
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:DATA ........................................................................... 34
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:HDATa.......................................................................... 35
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:SERRor......................................................................... 36
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:ERATe .......................................................................... 36
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:ERATe:STATe.................................................................. 36
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:PATTern:BSHift .......................................................................... 37
:DIGital[1|2|3|4]:SIGNal[:POS|:NEG]:CROSsover:[VALue] ........................................... 37
:MMEMory:STORe:PDATa................................................................................. 38
:MMEMory:STORe:STATe ................................................................................. 38
:MMEMory:LOAD:PDATa ................................................................................. 38
:MMEMory:LOAD:STATe.................................................................................. 39
:MMEMory:MOVE:PDATa................................................................................. 39
:MMEMory:MOVE:STATe.................................................................................. 39
:MMEMory:DELete:PDATa................................................................................. 40
:MMEMory:DELete:STATe................................................................................. 40
:MMEMory:CATalog:PDATa?.............................................................................. 40
:MMEMory:CATalog:STATe?............................................................................... 41
:OUTPut0:SOURce........................................................................................... 41
:OUTPut0:DIVider ........................................................................................... 41
:OUTPut[1|2|3|4]:POLarity.................................................................................. 42
:OUTPut[1|2|3|4][:STATe]................................................................................... 42
:OUTPut:CLOCk:DIVider................................................................................... 42
:SENSe:ROSCillator:SOURce ............ .......... ................ ................ ........................ 43
[:SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed] ..................................................................... 43
[:SOURce]:SKEW[1|2|3|4] .................................................................................. 43
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF][:STATe]..................................................................... 44
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal1[:DEViation].................................................... 44
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal1:FREQuency.................................................... 44
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal1:STATe .......................................................... 45
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal2[:DEViation].................................................... 45
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal2:STATe .......................................................... 45
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4:CALibration................................................... 46
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4[:DEViation].................................................... 46
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4:FILTer.......................................................... 46
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4:FREQuency.................................................... 47
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[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4:PLENgth ....... ...... .......................................... 47
[:SOURce]:PM[1|2|3|4][:HF]:INTernal4:STATe .......................................................... 47
[:SOURce]:PM:LF[:INTernal3][:DEViation] ............................................................. 48
[:SOURce]:PM:LF[:INTernal3]:FREQuency ............................................................. 48
[:SOURce]:PM:LF[:INTernal3]:STATe.................................................................... 48
[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1|2|3|4][:POS|:NEG][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:[:AMPLitude].................... 49
[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1|2|3|4][:POS|:NEG][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:OFFSet ........................... 49
[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1|2|3|4][:POS|:NEG][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:TERMination .................... 49
[:SOURce]:VOLTage[1|2|3|4][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:LINK............................................. 49
:SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?.................................................................................. 50
:TRIGger:SOURce ........................................................................................... 51
:TRIGger:LOCK.............................................................................................. 51
User service ........................................................................................................ 53
Service offerings.............................................................................................. 53
General care ................................................................................................... 53
Preventive maintenance...................................................................................... 54
Fuse replacement ............................................................................................. 55
Repack the instrument for shipment........................................................................ 55
Compliance information .......................................................................................... 57
EMC compliance ............................................................................................. 57
Safety compliance ............................................................................................ 58
Environmental considerations............................................................................... 60
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Front panel controls and connectors .................................................................. 4
Figure 2: Rear panel connectors .................................................................................. 5
Figure 3: Verification setup........................................................................................ 7
Figure 4: Clock (top) and data (bottom) waveforms ........................................................... 9
Figure 5: Eye diagram for the PPG3200, 32 Gb/s, PRBS11.................................................. 10
Figure 6: Block diagram.......................................................................................... 12
Figure 7: Jitter insertion block diagram......... .......................... ................ ...................... 18
Figure 8: GUI Main menu........................................................................................ 25
List of Tables
Table i: Product description ....................................................................................... x
Table ii: Product options.......................................................................................... xi
Table 1: Power requirements...................................................................................... 2
Table 2: Maximum operating environmental considerations.................................................. 3
Table 3: Front panel controls and connectors ................................................................... 4
Table 4: Rear panel connectors ................................................................................... 5
Table 5: SJ modulation range curve points ..................................................................... 19
Table 6: GUI menu parameter locations ........................................................................ 25
Table 7: Models and Model codes............................................................................... 28
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page vii, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Toavoidfire or personal
injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Do not use the provided power cord for other products.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.
Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
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Important safety information
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that
it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or
Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Use proper fuse. Useonlythefusetypeandratingspecified for this product.
Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
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Important safety information
Provideasafew
orking environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.
Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with
handles for lifting and carrying.
Servicesafetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
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Important safety information
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
betakentoavoidthem. (Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Preface
Preface
The Tektronix PatternPro line of high-performance pattern generators offer single
and multi-channel configurations capable of data rates up to 32 Gb/s. With
optional jitter insertion, the PPG line offers a flexible, cost effective and easy to
use test solution supporting high speed applications such as 100 Gigabit Ethernet,
32G Fibre channel, PAM4, DP-QPSK testing, and a broad range of receiver
test applications. The single unit multi-channel configurations provide aligned,
pattern-independent data outputs that support testing of crosstalk immunity and
multi-channel functionality. The PPG line can be paired with the Tektronix PED
line of Error Detector products to provide a complete BER test capability.
The data rate can be programmed over a broad range of values. The output may
be either built-in PRBS patterns or programmed user data patterns.
Features
The PPG pattern generators series provide the following features:
1.5 Gb/s to 16 Gb/s operation (PPG1600 series)
1.5 Gb/s to 30 Gb/s operation (PPG3000 series)
1.5 Gb/s to 32 Gb/s operation (PPG3200 series)
Fully integrated benchtop instruments
Available with 1, 2, or 4 output channels
Independent data on channels
Independent channel skew adjustment
Independent channel pattern bit shift
Adjustable data amplitude and offset (PPG1600 and PPG3000 series)
250mVto2Vsingleended(500mVto4Vdifferential)
-2 V to 3 V window
Fast rise/fall time (PPG3200 series)
300 mV to 1 V single ended adjustable; 600 mV to 2 V differential
User programmable data or built-in PRBS patterns
Adjustable internal clock source
Full rate
10 kb/s resolution
Selectable prescaler output
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External clock input
Trigger output
programmable as pattern trigger or clock/n
Jitter insertion (option):
High Frequency SJ/RJ/BUJ jitter insertion (Option HFJIT)
Low frequency jitter insertion (Option LFJIT)
External modulation input
Save up to twenty-five user patterns in nonvolatile memory
Save up to twenty-five generator setups in nonvolatile memory
Touch screen graphical user interface & USB TMC interfaces
3RU height, full-rack design for 1-channel or 2-channel unit
6RU height, full rack design for 4-channel unit
Table i: Product description
Instrument Maximum data rate Differential channels
PPG1601 16 Gb/s 1
PPG1602 16 Gb/s 2
PPG1604 16 Gb/s 4
PPG3001 30 Gb/s 1
PPG3002 30 Gb/s 2
PPG3004 30 Gb/s 4
PPG3201 32 Gb/s 1
PPG3202 32 Gb/s 2
PPG3204 32 Gb/s 4
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Table ii: Product options
Option Description
HFJIT High frequency jitter insertion (SJ/RJ/BUJ) 1
LFJIT Low frequency jitter option (PPG3200 series only) 2
1These options must be the same on all channels (Option HFJIT must be on all channels or none, and the data
output option must be the same for all channels). One unit of each of these options is needed for each output
channel of the instrument.
2Option LFJIT is part of the clock source and one unit of this option is needed for the instrument, regardless of
the number of output channels.
Documentation
The following documentation is available:
PPG/PED Safety & Installation Manual, printed version shipped with the
product
This PPG1600, PPG3000, & PPG3200 Series PatternPro Pattern Generator
User Manual (PDF versions only, downloadable from the Tektronix Web Site)
Product datasheets (PDF versions only, downloadable from the Tektronix
Web Site)
Declassification & Security instructions (PDF versions only, downloadable
from the Tektronix Web Site)
Check the Tektronix Web Site for additional product documentation at
www.Tektronix.com.
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Getting started
Installation
The instrument was carefully inspected electrically and mechanically before
shipment. After unpacking all items from the shipping carton, check for any
obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit (there
might be a protective film over the display, which can be removed). Report
damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save the original packing carton
for possible future shipment.
Accessories The following accessories are included with your instrument:
Pattern generator
Power cord
Rack mount ears on the front of the instrument
PPG/PED Installation & Safety instructions
Accessoriesasordered
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