MODEL DG535 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator - SLAC
MODEL DG535 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator - SLAC MODEL DG535 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator - SLAC
FAST TRANSITION-TIMEMODULESOPTION 04A: 100 ps RISETIMEOPTION 04B: 100 ps FALLTIMEOPTION 04C: BIAS TEEINTRODUCTIONAvailable as options for the Digital Delay /Pulse Generator, these modules will enhance theleading or trailing edge pulse transition times bya factor of 20. Applications include time domainreflectometry measurements, recording the pulseresponse of fast amplifiers, checking high speeddigital circuits or use as a low jitter triggersource in high EMI environments.The devices consist of a step recovery diode andmatching network mounted in an in-line packagewith BNC type connectors. The units provide a fast,low distortion step into a 50 Ω line with adjustableamplitudes from 0.5 V to 2.0 V. There is a fixednegative offset of -0.8 VDC for the fast risetimemodel, and +0.8 VDC for the fast falltime model.These units can provide step amplitudes of up to 3.7V with some increase in distortion, and up to 15 Vwhen used with option 02 (rear panel outputs) andoption 04C (bias tee).OPERATIONFor step amplitudes of less than 3.7 V the fasttransition time units should be attached directly tothe front panel of the DG535.SPECIFICATIONSWhen used on front panel with 50 Ω load.OPTION 04A: FAST RISETIMEOPTION 04B: FAST FALLTIMEOutput Amplitude1 0.5 to 2.0 VDC Output Amplitude1 -0.5 to -2.0 VDCOutput Offset -.8 VDC, typ. Output Offset +0.8 VDC, typ.Transition TimeTransition TimeRise (20/80%) 100 ps, max. Rise (20/80%) 2500 ps, max.Fall (20/80%) 2000 ps, max. Fall (20/80%) 100 ps, max.Pulse AberrationsPulse AberrationsFoot 4%, typ. Foot 4%, typ.Ring ±5%, typ. Ring ±5%, typ.Warranty: One year parts and labor on materials and workmanship.Note1: Amplitudes up to 3.7 Volts are obtainable with some increase in distortion. Amplitudes up to 15 Volts areavailable using DG535 option 02, rear panel ouputs and option 04C, bias tee.42
SETUP FOR OUTPUT STEPS LESSTHAN 2.0 VOLTSOption 04A, Fast Risetime (All front panel outputs)SETUP FOR OUTPUT STEPS UP TO3.7 VOLTSOption 04A, Fast Risetime (All front panel outputs)LOAD= HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable outputAMPLITUDE +1 to +4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET -1.45 to -1.70 V Adjust for best shapeLOAD = 50ΩVARiable outputsAMPLITUDE = 4.0 VOFFSET = -1.15 VRemoves internal 50ΩOption 04B, Fast Falltime (T0, A, B, C, D only)LOAD = HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable OutputAMPLITUDE -1 to -4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET +1.45 to +1.70 V Adjust for best shape__ __Option 04B, Fast Falltime (AB, AB, CD, CD)Option 04B, Fast Falltime (T0, A, B, C, D only)LOAD = 50ΩRemoves internal 50ΩVARiable outputsAMPLITUDE = -4.0 VOFFSET = +1.15 V__ __Option 04B, Fast Falltime (AB, AB, CD, CD)LOAD = HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable OutputAMPLITUDE +1 to +4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET=1.6V-AMPLITUDE Adjust for best shapeLOAD = 50ΩVARiable OutputsAMPLITUDE = 4.0 VOFFSET = 1.15V - AMPLITUDERemoves internal 50ΩOUTPUT STEPS LESS THAN 2.0 VOLTSThe output from the fast transition-time unitswill have a step amplitude of 1/2 of theprogrammed output amplitude from the DG535.The offset, which may be adjusted for the bestpulse shape on the fast transition, will be about -0.8 VDC for the fast risetime unit, and about+0.8 VDC for the fast fall time unit (.ie. 1/2 ofthe programmed offset).The offset is critical to the operation of thedevice: the offset is used to forward bias thestep recovery diode (SRD) prior to the pulseoutput from the DG535. When the pulse fromthe DG535 begins, the stored carriers in theSRD maintain the conduction in the diode,shunting the output pulse to ground. When thestored carriers are depleted (about 3 ns after thestart of the pulse), the diode abruptly stopsconduction, creating a very fast transition timestep at the output.The offset must be increased when the outputamplitude is increased. The offset should be setto about 1.45 v for a 1.0 V amplitude, and toabout 1.70 V for a 4.0 V amplitude from theDG535. The offset may be adjusted for the bestoutput pulse shape. If the offset is set too high,the output step will overshoot: if the offset is toosmall, the output step will undershoot the finalvalue.43OUTPUTS STEPS UP TO 3.7 VOLTSThe step size of the output pulse may be increasedto about 3.7 VDC by changing the outputconfiguration of the DG535. This configuration willincrease the step size and the distortion of the outputpulse.In each of these cases, the offset of the DG535'soutputs may be adjusted for minimum pulsedistortion. Specifying a load impedance of 50 Ω willallow larger pulse amplitudes at the expense ofincreased ringing after the fast transition. Pulseaberrations after the fast transition will be about10%, or about 3x larger than the pulse aberrationswhen a high impedance load is specified.OUTPUT STEPS UP TO 15 VOLTSThe fast rise time (option 04A) and fast fall time(option 04B) units may be used with the highvoltage rear panel outputs (option 02) to generatestep sizes up to 15 V. A bias tee, Option 04C, isrequired for this mode of operation.The high voltage rear panel outputs are ac coupledhence some accommodation must be made toprovide a dc current to forward bias the SRD priorto the output pulse. This current is applied via a biastee (Option 04C) which passes the bias currentthrough an inductor to the diode. The same inductor
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SETUP FOR OUTPUT STEPS LESSTHAN 2.0 VOLTSOption 04A, Fast Risetime (All front panel outputs)SETUP FOR OUTPUT STEPS UP TO3.7 VOLTSOption 04A, Fast Risetime (All front panel outputs)LOAD= HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable outputAMPLITUDE +1 to +4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET -1.45 to -1.70 V Adjust for best shapeLOAD = 50ΩVARiable outputsAMPLITUDE = 4.0 VOFFSET = -1.15 VRemoves internal 50ΩOption 04B, Fast Falltime (T0, A, B, C, D only)LOAD = HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable OutputAMPLITUDE -1 to -4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET +1.45 to +1.70 V Adjust for best shape__ __Option 04B, Fast Falltime (AB, AB, CD, CD)Option 04B, Fast Falltime (T0, A, B, C, D only)LOAD = 50ΩRemoves internal 50ΩVARiable outputsAMPLITUDE = -4.0 VOFFSET = +1.15 V__ __Option 04B, Fast Falltime (AB, AB, CD, CD)LOAD = HIGH-Z Internal 50Ω in placeVARiable OutputAMPLITUDE +1 to +4V Output step = AMPLITUDE/2OFFSET=1.6V-AMPLITUDE Adjust for best shapeLOAD = 50ΩVARiable OutputsAMPLITUDE = 4.0 VOFFSET = 1.15V - AMPLITUDERemoves internal 50ΩOUTPUT STEPS LESS THAN 2.0 VOLTSThe output from the fast transition-time unitswill have a step amplitude of 1/2 of theprogrammed output amplitude from the <strong>DG535</strong>.The offset, which may be adjusted for the bestpulse shape on the fast transition, will be about -0.8 VDC for the fast risetime unit, and about+0.8 VDC for the fast fall time unit (.ie. 1/2 ofthe programmed offset).The offset is critical to the operation of thedevice: the offset is used to forward bias thestep recovery diode (SRD) prior to the pulseoutput from the <strong>DG535</strong>. When the pulse fromthe <strong>DG535</strong> begins, the stored carriers in theSRD maintain the conduction in the diode,shunting the output pulse to ground. When thestored carriers are depleted (about 3 ns after thestart of the pulse), the diode abruptly stopsconduction, creating a very fast transition timestep at the output.The offset must be increased when the outputamplitude is increased. The offset should be setto about 1.45 v for a 1.0 V amplitude, and toabout 1.70 V for a 4.0 V amplitude from the<strong>DG535</strong>. The offset may be adjusted for the bestoutput pulse shape. If the offset is set too high,the output step will overshoot: if the offset is toosmall, the output step will undershoot the finalvalue.43OUTPUTS STEPS UP TO 3.7 VOLTSThe step size of the output pulse may be increasedto about 3.7 VDC by changing the outputconfiguration of the <strong>DG535</strong>. This configuration willincrease the step size and the distortion of the outputpulse.In each of these cases, the offset of the <strong>DG535</strong>'soutputs may be adjusted for minimum pulsedistortion. Specifying a load impedance of 50 Ω willallow larger pulse amplitudes at the expense ofincreased ringing after the fast transition. <strong>Pulse</strong>aberrations after the fast transition will be about10%, or about 3x larger than the pulse aberrationswhen a high impedance load is specified.OUTPUT STEPS UP TO 15 VOLTSThe fast rise time (option 04A) and fast fall time(option 04B) units may be used with the highvoltage rear panel outputs (option 02) to generatestep sizes up to 15 V. A bias tee, Option 04C, isrequired for this mode of operation.The high voltage rear panel outputs are ac coupledhence some accommodation must be made toprovide a dc current to forward bias the SRD priorto the output pulse. This current is applied via a biastee (Option 04C) which passes the bias currentthrough an inductor to the diode. The same inductor
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