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Getting Started
with the
Agilent Pulse Generator
81133A/81134A
You only need a few minutes to get started with
the Agilent 81133A and 81134A Pulse Generator.
This Getting Started Brochure helps you to quickly
understand the operating principles and
set up your first signals.
If you need more detailed informa
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Safety Summary Notice Copyright General Safety Precautions The following general safety precautions must be © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2002. observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions Revision or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, Revision 1.0, August 2002 Printed in Germany and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Deutschland GmbH Herrenberger Str. 130 Agil
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Agilent Pulse Genarator Installing the Agilent 81133A and 81134A Check if the Agilent 81133A or 81134A shipping container contains the following standard deliverables: The Agilent Pulse Generator 81133A or 81134A This Getting Started Brochure power cable The Product CDs USB cable If the contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage, or if the instrument does not work within its specifications, notify the nearest Agilent office. The Agilent office will arrange for repair or replacement w
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Getting Started with the Agilent 81133A and 81134A Now that you have unpacked the instrument and plugged it in, let´s take a look at the main elements of the front panel. Softkeys Numeric Keys Global inputs and and outputs Channel-specific Navigation knob inputs and outputs Tab Keys to navigate between the pages Switch on the instrument. You can immediately start playing with the settings. Start by pressing the tab keys. You see that only the lower part of the panel page changes. You can switch
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Changing Parameters The navigation knob makes it easy to move through and set the parameters. Rotate the navigation knob to move from one parameter to the next. Let’s select a parameter from a selection list. Press the navigation knob to open the selection list (like clicking with the mouse). Rotate the navigation knob to scroll through the list. Select an item by pressing the navigation knob. You have three options for using the navigation knob. rotate press press and rotate 5
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Changing Parameters Now let´s change a number field Press the navigation knob once to focus at the number field. Turn the navigation knob When you rotate the navigation knob the value changes. You can do this in run time. to set the number It let’s you immediately see the changes on a scope. Or, to change one digit Press the navigation knob once when you are done. Press and rotate the navigation knob to select the digit. You can also press the arrows next to the navigation knob. Release the navi
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Setting Up a Data Pattern Imagine, you have designed a new digital circuit with ECL logic and 3.3 GHz clock, and you want to check its correct behavior. To test it, you decide to simulate a 32-bit pattern signal with NRZ data output format: 11110011100110010010100100000000 Protect the DUT Whenever you change a parameter, the generated signal immediately changes. To protect your DUT, make sure you disconnect the channel outputs first. Do this by pressing the softkey next the following function: T
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Setting Up a Data Pattern You can now set the channel mode, timing and level parameters for the channel 4 Indicates that the Parameters The LEDs show the status are set for Channel 1 of the outputs Select the ECL level format gray = disabled, green = enabled, crossed out = all outputs disconnected 3 Select Pulse Type NRZ 5 5 Enable the Channel 1 normal Output by pressing the respective softkey - 2 - You can switch between the two channels Select Pulse Mode Data by pressing this softkey 1 Switch
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Setting Up a Data Pattern Reconnect the DUT When you are done, you can reconnect the DUT by clicking the following softkey: If you attach a scope (as DUT), you can immediately see the signal You can use the generator’s trigger output to trigger the scope. The LEDs tell you which outputs are enabled 2 Enable the Trigger Output ... ... or press the Trigger Out softkey 1 Switch to Aux Page Now you can view the data pattern and the trigger output signal on your oscilloscope 9
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What Else You Can Do The Agilent 81133A and 81134A Pulse/Pattern Generators are high-end, easy-to-use tools for generating pulses, patterns and data at speeds up to 3.35 MHz. They are ideal instruments for testing logic devices (for example, ECL, LVPECL, LVDS) and other digital devices with clock rates from 15 MHz to 3.35 GHz. You can use the Pulse/Pattern Generators for applications where timing and performance are critical and full control over signal jitter is required. The instruments are id
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Requirements and Possibilities for Remote Control Using the Pulse Generator's Remote Control Interfaces You can integrate the Pulse Generator in your production environment. Its remote programming interfaces (USB, LAN, GPIB) allow you to set up extensive tests that involve several instruments. The accompanying Agilent I/O Libraries for instrument control must be installed on the controlling PC. It is possible that your Generator’s firmware is not set up for USB. USB functionality will be include
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Agilent Corporate Information, Product Numbers For more information, please visit us at: www.agilent.com/find/pulse_generator Ordering Information Agilent 81133A 3.35 GHz 1-channel Pulse/Pattern Generator Agilent 81134A 3.35 GHz 2-channel Pulse/Pattern Generator Options Agilent 8113xA-UK6 Commerical Calibration Certificate with Test Data Agilent 8113xA-1CP Rackmount and Handle kit Agilent 1494-0059 Rack Slide Kit Accessories Agilent 15435 A Transition Time Converter 150ps Agilent 15432 B Transit
