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"Drop-in" Emulators for: Agilent 81101, Fluke 80/1, HP8116, HP8112, HP8160, HP8165, LeCroy LW410/420, Tabor 8500, Tabor 8550/1, Tek FG5010 and PG5110   50MHz Dual Channel Pulse / Pattern generator   100MHz Function Generator for standard waveforms   300MS/s, 16Bit Arbitrary Waveform / Sequence Generator   10ps pulse resolution with 4ns transition time (3ns typical)   32Vpp into open circuit with programmable impedance   16-bit Digital Pattern Generator with programmable level   External pulse width control   Internal AM, FM, FSK, ASK, PSK, PWM and sweep   Ethernet, USB and GPIB interfaces   High resolution 3.8" User Friendly color LCD display   Multiple run modes including continuous, trigger, burst, gated, re-trigger with trigger and system delay control   ArbConnection software for easy waveform creation & control

Versatile Pulse Controls If your application requires more than just a fixed duty cycle or programmable pulse width, then you can modulate and control your leading edge with any standard or arbitrary waveform shape. Combine all of these features with external pulse width control and you have an extremely versatile pulse generation tool.

Extremely Accurate Resolution Need to control pulse transitions and placement? Just program each channel to output pulses with linear or fast transitions and control edge placement with 10 ps resolution.

16-bit Digital Pattern Generator 16-bits are available as digital patterns from a rear-panel VHDC connector. The standard output level is LVDS which is efficient and sufficient for high speed digital data transmissions, however, programmable levels and impedances can be achieved by using a standard external accessory.

32Vpp Into Open Circuit While typical pulse/function generators come with 10Vpp into 50 Ohm, model 8572 provides an unmatched output of 16Vpp into 50 ohm (32 Vpp into open circuit). On top of that, the 8572 output impedance can be programmed simply either from the front panel or through remote to fit the UUT requirement.

Smart, Small and Cost Effective Solution The PM8572 offers unmatched performance even compared to instruments designed to generate fewer types of signals. Its smart, compact, 2U 1/2 rack size box design will allow designers and manufacturers to conserve substantial bench space, while benefiting from high performance, high bandwidth, signal integrity, reliability and the flexibility to adapt to a full spectrum of applications, for many years to come, offering never-before integration levels, which make it the best in its category for size-price-performance.

Emulating Legacy Products Model PM8572 implements command emulators to both new and discontinued Pulse and Function Generators sold in the market, providing smooth transition for all the aging automatic test systems that face obsolescence and maintenance problems. The unique feature will allow clients to easily "drop-in" the PM8572 in slots vacated by out-of-order Agilent, Fluke, HP, LeCroy, Tabor, Tektronix or Wavetek models, solving TPS programmers` replacement issues.

High Speed Function Generator Care to use the instrument as a function generator? No need to calculate complex waveforms because the PM8572 does the work for you. Select the standard waveforms tab and start generating any of ten waveforms that are pre-computed and available for immediate use. Included are: sine, triangle, square, pulse, ramp, sinc and others at frequencies up to 100 MHz.

Waveform Memory Waveform memory is the internal scratchpad where the waveforms reside. Larger memory banks provide for longer waveforms. One can use the entire memory (up to 4M) for a Dual waveform or split the length to smaller segments. In this case, many waveforms can be stored in the same memory and replayed, one at a time, when recalled to the output. The memory segmentation feature may be combined with a sequence generator that can take different memory segments and link (and loop) them in any order as required for the test. The ability to loop waveform segments in a sequence can save a lot of memory to extend the capability of the generator to produce longer, more complex waveforms. The PM8572 has four sequence generators that can be loaded with unique sequences for each of its output channels.

Signal Integrity As technology evolves and new devices are developed each day, faster and more complex signals are needed to simulate and stimulate these new devices. With its wide sample clock generator range (up to 300 MS/s), 16-bit vertical resolution and wide output bandwidth (over 100 MHz), one can create mathematical profiles, download the coordinates to the instrument and re-generate waveforms without compromising signal fidelity and design integrity.

Easy to use A large and user-friendly 3.8” back-lit color LCD display facilitates browsing though menus, updating parameters and displaying detailed waveform information. Combined with a numeric keypad, cursor position control and a knob, the front panel controls simplify the operation of this universal waveform source.

Remote Control Access speed is an increasingly important requirement for test systems. Ethernet, USB and GPIB interfaces are available so that the most suitable interface for the application may be selected. Remote control of instrument functions, parameters and waveform downloads is easily tailored to specific system environments regardless of whether control is via a laptop computer or full-featured ATE system. IVI drivers and factory support will speed up system integration and minimize test development time and costs.

Remote Calibration Normal calibration cycles in the industry range from one to three years where instruments are sent to a service center, opened to allow access to trimmers, calibrated and certified for repeated usage. Leading-edge technology was employed on the PM8572 to allow calibration from any PM8572 remote interface such as USB, GPIB or LAN. Calibration factors are stored in a flash memory thus eliminating the need to open instrument covers.

ArbConnection Unlimited Source of Arbitrary Waveforms. With the ArbConnection software you can control instruments functions, modes and features. You can also create virtually an unlimited variety of test waveforms. Freehand sketch allows you to draw your own custom waveform for quick analysis of analog signals. You can use the built-in equation editor to create your own exotic functions. Add or subtract components of a Fourier series to characterize digital or analog filters or, inject random noise into a signal to test immunity to auxiliary noise.

Options
Name  Description  Option 1  2M Memory per channel  Option 2  4M Memory per channel
Accessories
Name  Description  Sync Cable  for Multiple Instrument Synchronization  S-Rack mount  19" Single Rack Mounting Kit  D-Rack mount  19" Dual Rack Mounting Kit  Case Kit  Professional Carrying Bag
Note: Options and Accessories must be specified at the time of your purchase.