Specifications

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Pattern Generator Specifications and Characteristics
(16821A, 16822A, and 16823A)
Pattern generator characteristics
Maximum memory depth 16 MVectors
Number of output channels at > 180 MHz and ≤ 300 MHz clock 24
Number of output channels at ≤ 180 MHz clock 48
Number of different macros Limited only by the pattern generator’s available
memory depth
Maximum number of lines in a macro
Maximum number of parameters in a macro
Maximum number of macro invocations
Maximum loop count in a repeat loop
Maximum number of repeat loop invocations 1000
Maximum number of “Wait” event patterns 4
Number of input lines to define a pattern 3
Maximum width of a label 48 bits
Maximum number of labels Limited only by system memory
Maximum number of vectors in all formats 16 MVectors
Minimum number of vectors in binary format when loading into hardware 4096
Lead set characteristics
Agilent 10474A 8-channel probe lead set
1
Provides most cost effective lead set for clock and data pods. Grabbers are not included.
Lead wire length is 12 inches.
Agilent 10347A 8-channel probe lead set Provides 50 Ω coaxial lead set for unterminated signals, required for 10465A ECL Data
Pod (unterminated). Grabbers are not included.
Agilent 10498A 8-channel probe lead set
1
Provides most cost effective lead set for clock and data pods. Grabbers are not included.
Lead wire length is 6 inches.
Agilent E8142A 8-channel probe lead set Provides lead set for LVDS clock and data pods. Grabbers are not included. Lead wire
length is 6 inches.
1. For all clock and data pods except 10465A unterminated ECL Data Pod and E8140A/E8141A clock and data pods.