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The PSPL10000 Series Pulse Generators offer premium signal integrity with convenient front panel or computer control. The high voltage outputs have fast edge rates, smooth transitions and minimal overshoot & ringing. Adjustable output levels are obtained using internal step attenuators, ensuring consistent signal shape at all settings. The outputs are designed for a 50 Ω impedance, but can safely drive any load from a short circuit to an open.
Key performance specifications
- Pulse amplitudes from 7.5 to 10 V
- 10 V fixed amplitude, PSPL10050A
- 900 µV to 10 V, PSPL10060A
- 700 µV to 7.5 V, PSPL10070A
- Rise times from 65 ps down to 45 ps
- Adjustable duration from 100 ps to 10 ns
- Single shot, or 1 Hz to 100 kHz repetition rate
Key features
- Keypad interface
- Programmable IEEE-488
- Internal, external, manual, or GPIB trigger modes
- Gated output
Applications
- University education and research
- UWB signal source
- Semiconductor characterization
- Laser driver
Typical performance

Rise time for the PSPL10050A at 2 V/div and 20 ps/div

Adjustable duration for the PSPL10050A at 2 V/div and 200 ps/div

Rise time for the PSPL10060A at 2 V/div and 20 ps/div

Adjustable duration for the PSPL10060A at 2 V/div and 100 ps/div

Rise time for the PSPL10070A at 1.2 V/div and 20 ps/div

Adjustable duration for the PSPL10070A at 1.2 V/div and 200 ps/div
Ordering information
Models
- PSPL10050A
- 45 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB
- PSPL10060A
- 55 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB
- PSPL10070A
- 65 ps PULSE GENERATOR, GPIB
Specifications
All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.
Model overview
The performance parameters listed in this table are typical values; parameters are guaranteed only when maximum and/or minimum limits are given.
Parameter | PSPL10050A | PSPL10060A | PSPL10070A |
Amplitude into 50 Ω (See Notes) | 10 V (fixed) | 900 μV to 10 V, adjustable in 1 dB steps | ±700 μV to ±7.5 V, adjustable in 1 dB steps |
Amplitude accuracy, into 50 Ω | ± 0.2 V | ||
Polarity | Positive only | Positive only | Positive or negative |
Baseline | 0 V | 0 V | -5 V to +5 V in 1.25 mV steps |
Transition time, leading edge (10 – 90%) (20 – 80%) |
≤45 ps typ, ≤55 ps max --- |
≤55 ps typ, ≤65 ps max --- |
≤65 ps typ, ≤75 ps max ≤40 ps typ, ≤50 ps max |
Transition time, trailing edge (10 – 90%) (20 – 80%) |
≤110 ps typ, ≤130 ps max --- |
≤115 ps typ --- |
--- ≤80 ps typ ≤100 ps max |
Reflection coefficient | ±5% during pulse +80%, -40% after pulse | ±5% during pulse +80%, -40% after pulse (improves with increasing atten.) |
50% @ 0 dB (7.5 V) 20% @ 6 dB (3.7 V) -10 % @ > 10 dB ( |
Source impedance (nominal) | 50 Ω | ||
Duration (FWHM) (See Notes) | 100 ps to 10 ns in 2.5 ps steps | ||
Baseline precursor | |||
Topline overshoot | |||
Topline perturbations | |||
Topline flatness |
Notes:
The duration and delay values displayed on the front panel LCD and programmed over the GPIB are only to be considered “nominal” values and not absolute values. The duration and delay parameters do exhibit some thermal drift, rep rate dependency and interaction. There will be some loss in amplitude at minimum pulse durations. The amplitude tolerance of ±0.2 V holds only for > 2 ns durations. Always use an oscilloscope as an independent check of these pulse parameters. The instrument is adjusted and calibrated at the factory in an ambient temperature of 23 °C (±3 °C) at a rep. rate of 100 kHz. The instrument will operate over a temperature range of 0 to 50 °C but will not meet all specifications over this range.
Trigger and timing
The performance parameters listed in this table are typical values; parameters are guaranteed only when maximum and/or minimum limits are given.
Parameter | PSPL10050A | PSPL10060A | PSPL10070A |
Trigger in/out delay | 90 ns | 90 ns | 100 ns |
Repetition rate | 1 Hz to 100 kHz | ||
Period | 10 µs to 1 s, 0.1 µs steps | ||
Trigger mode | Internal, external, manual, or GPIB | ||
External trigger input level | -2 to +2 V, 1 mV steps, positive or negative slope | ||
Maximum external trigger input | ±5 V | ||
External trigger impedance | 50 Ω | ||
Trigger output into 50 Ω | 2.4 V, 50 ns | ||
Delay (See Notes above) | 0 to 63 ns, 1 ns steps | ||
Delay jitter, RMS | 1.5 ps | ||
External trigger jitter, RMS | 5 ps ( | ||
External gate input | TTL, >2 V on, | ||
External gate impedance | 50 Ω |
General specifications
Parameter | PSPL10050A | PSPL10060A | PSPL10070A |
Accessories included | Remote Pulse Head & 4 ft coaxial cable, power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual | Power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual | Power cord, rack mount kit, instruction manual |
Controls | Power, menu, data entry, disable/enable, local and manual trigger | ||
Power supply (mains) | 100, 115, or 230 VAC, ±10% switch selectable, 50 or 60 Hz | ||
Power consumption | 48 VA (60 Hz), 65 VA (50 Hz) | ||
Operating environment (See Notes above) | |||
Temperature | 40 °C (104 °F); low limit of 0 °C (32 °F) | ||
Humidity | 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F), decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F) | ||
Elevation | 2000 m (6562 ft.) | ||
Dimensions | 19.0 x 15.2 x 5.5 in. (48.3 x 38.6 x 14.0 cm) | ||
Weight | 21 lbs (9.5 kg) | ||
Connectors | SMA output, BNC trig in, gate in, trig out, GPIB on rear panel | ||
GPIB standard | IEEE-488.1-1987 | ||
GPIB interface functions | SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PPO, DC1, DT1, CO and E2. | ||
Set up | Save/recall in 10 memories with battery back up | ||
Warranty | One year |