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Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual *P071341700* 071-3417-00...
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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.
Rear panel controls and connectors ................Pulse waveform examples ..................Specifications ...................... User service ......................Service offerings ....................General care ....................Preventive maintenance ..................Repack the instrument for shipment ................ Compliance information ..................Safety compliance .................... Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1: PSPL2600C front panel controls and connectors............ Figure 2: PSPL2600C rear panel controls and connectors............. Figure 3: Positive pulse .................... Figure 4: Negative pulse................... Figure 5: Minimum duration positive pulse ..............Figure 6: Minimum duration negative pulse ..............
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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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. Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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. Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
65 VA 5 x 20 T 800 mA, 250 V 115 V 60 Hz 42 VA 3AG-SB 750 mA, 250 V 230 V 50 Hz 65 VA 5 x 20 T 400 mA, 250 V Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
The front panel of the PSPL2600 is shown in the following figure. The Power switch is located on the front left side of the instrument. The power indicator adjacent to the switch lights up when the instrument is on. Figure 1: PSPL2600C front panel controls and connectors Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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0 to 60 dB in 10 dB steps and the Fine control sets the amplitude from 0 to 10 dB in 1 dB steps. Pulse polarity switch Use this switch to set the polarity of the pulse. Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
The pulse generators use SMA connector for the pulse output. The PSPL2600C provides a 14 mV to 45 V output; the PSPL2600C-TURBO provides a 16 mv to 50 V output. The instruments are designed to work into a 50 Ω load or an open circuit or short circuit.
Pulse waveform examples Typical pulse waveforms are shown in this section. Tektronix recommends using a wide-band sampling oscilloscope to verify these waveforms. The oscilloscope rise time must be less than 100 ps. CAUTION. The input circuitry of the oscilloscope can be damaged by directly connecting the output of the pulse generator to the oscilloscope.
The following figures show typical positive and negative waveforms with the pattern generator Duration control set to minimum. The displays are set to 10 V/div and 1 ns/div. Figure 5: Minimum duration positive pulse Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
Pulse waveform examples Figure 6: Minimum duration negative pulse The following figures show typical leading edge and trailing edge waveforms. The displays are set to 10 V/div and 200 ps/div. Figure 7: Leading edge waveform Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
Pulse waveform examples Figure 8: Trailing edge waveform The following figures show typical pulses with various pulse waveform durations. The displays are set to 10 V/div and 20 ns/div. Figure 9: 20 ns duration pulse waveform Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
The following figures show typical histogram measurements of the timing jitter. The displays are set to 10 V/div and 50 ps/div. Figure 12: Adjustable delay trigger, jitter measures 12.8 ps Figure 13: Fixed 115 ns delay trigger, jitter measures 6.8 ps Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
Pulse waveform examples The following figure shows an adjustable duration waveform from 1 ns to 100 ns. The display is set to 10 V/div and 500 ps/div. Figure 14: Adjustable duration waveform Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
Specifications Specifications listed in this manual are those which applied at the time of printing. Tektronix reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation to incorporate new features in products previously sold. Tektronix also reserves the right to discontinue products at any time without notice.
2000 m (6562 ft.) Dimensions 17 x 13 x 3.25 in. (43.2 x 33.0 x 8.3 cm) Weight 15 lbs (6.8 kg) Connectors SMA output, BNC for trigger in and trigger output Warranty One year Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
This section describes high-level service information and procedures for your instrument. Service offerings Tektronix provides service to cover repair under warranty and other services that are designed to meet your specific service needs. Whether providing warranty repair service or any of the other services listed below, Tektronix service technicians are well equipped to service your instruments.
It is recommended that you arrange to have the instrument serviced if you experience a blown fuse. Repack the instrument for shipment If the instrument is to be shipped to a Tektronix service center for repair, attach a tag showing the following information: Name of the product owner...
Pollution degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations. Pollution degree rating Pollution degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only. Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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Only mains power supply circuits have an over voltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a measurement category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating. Mains overvoltage Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1). category rating Tektronix PSPL2600C Pulse Generator User Manual...
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