Serial Pulse Data Generator, Model 81142A allows engineers to conduct physical layer tests by providing high-precision, low-jitter signals. With data formats of RZ, R1, and NRZ, system provides programmable pattern and sequence generation for entire range of digital high-speed serial buses. It offers linear delay modulation up to 1 GHz for jitter-tolerance testing, and remote programmable ultra-small pulses to trigger accurate measurements.

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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the industry's fastest serial pulse data generator, with stimulus capability up to 13.5 GHz. The Agilent 81142A enables reliable physical layer measurements for new, high-speed serial bus designs and for scientists conducting fundamental lab research.

Next-generation computing and communications applications, such as video-on-demand, are driving the need for transferring large amounts of data at ever-increasing transmission rates. Obtaining a high-quality characterization of electronic component performance is a key step in designing reliable, high-performance systems. In addition, researchers are now designing next-generation electrical components to operate at speeds of 10 GHz or more, a speed at which optical components are commonly used today.

An accurate high-speed signal stimulus is crucial to ensuring signal integrity at these speeds. The Agilent 81142A allows engineers for the first time to conduct reliable, accurate physical layer tests by providing high-precision, low-jitter signals along with full control of data streams for performance and characterization testing.Accelerated development cycles make proprietary test solutions less suitable," said Siegfried Gross, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Digital Verification Solutions division. "Standard test instruments that do not compromise on signal quality, timing accuracy or programmatic control give the engineer a jump-start in high-quality characterization of new devices and systems. The combination of multiple data formats with sequencing, flexible triggering capability, and 13.5 GHz performance is unique in the market."

Superior signal fidelity and the most precise data signals are the key contributions of the 13.5 GHz serial pulse data generator. Other features include:

o Data formats RZ, R1 and NRZ, with flexible parameters and fast transition times for high-quality waveforms and eye diagram measurements.

o Flexible and programmable pattern and sequence generation for the entire range of digital high-speed serial buses.

o Industry-leading linear delay modulation up to 1 GHz for jitter-tolerance testing.

o Remote programmable ultra-small pulses to trigger accurate measurements.

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