
Getting Started
GB1400 User Manual
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GB Comparison
Feature
GB660/CSA907A
Tx and Rx
GB700
Tx and Rx
GB1400
Tx and Rx
Transmitter
Frequency range
Internal Clock Source
External Clock
External Clock w/Burst Mode
1
150 kHz to 700 MHz
150 kHz to 700 MHz
150 kHz to 700 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
1 MHz to 1405 MHz
1 MHz to 1405 MHz
150 kHz to 1405 MHz
Freq Resolution CR/LF
(Internal Clock)
1 kHz
1 kHz
1 kHz (was 10 kHz)
Clock /Data
Output Amplitude
500mV to 2.0 V
500mV to 2.0 V
500mV to 2.0 V
Clock/Data
Output Offset
-2.0V to +1.8 V
-2.0V to +1.8 V
-2.0V to +1.0 V
-2.0V to +1.8 V with
PECL opt.
Clock/Data Threshold
Resolution
50 mV steps
50 mV steps
50 mV steps
Std. Programmable Memory
16 bits
128 Kbits
16 bits
Optional Memory
128 Kbits
none
1 Mbit
PRBS Patterns (2
n
-1)
7,15,17,20,23
7,15,17,20,23
7,15,17,20,23
Burst Mode New Line
(External Clk Only)
Standard Feature
Standard Feature
Optional Feature
Receiver
Frequency range
w/Burst Mode
1
150 kHz to 705 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
150 kHz to 705 MHz
1 MHz to 1405 MHz
150 kHz to 1405 MHz
Burst Mode (Ext Clk Only)
Standard Feature
Standard Feature
Optional Feature
Clock/Data Input levels (max)
500 mV to 6.0 V p-p
500 mV to 6.0 V p-p
500 mV to 2.0 V p-p
Clock Input Threshold
-3.00 to +4.5 V
-3.00 to +4.5 V
Fixed threshold levels
Data Input Threshold
-3.00 to +4.5 V
-3.00 to +4.5 V
-1.5V to 1.0 V
Clock/Data Threshold
Resolution
50 mV steps
50 mV steps
50 mV steps
Clock/Data Input Terminations
GND, AC, -2V, +3V
GND, AC, -2V, +3V
GND, AC, -2V
Single-Ended operation
Automatic selection
Automatic selection
Requires external
cable
2
Clk/Data Delay Range /
Resolution
±
4 ns in 100 pS
steps
±
4 ns in 20 pS steps
±
4 ns in 5 pS steps
Note 1 Burst mode operation requires ECL levels and is DC coupled
Note 2 Single-ended operation requires ext. cable connection from rear panel DATA THRESHOLD SMA
Summary of Contents for gigaBERT1400
Page 16: ...Preface GB1400 User Manual xvi ...
Page 17: ...Getting Started ...
Page 26: ...Operating Basics ...
Page 66: ...Application Note Auto Search Synchronization 2 40 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 76: ...Application Example 2 50 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 77: ...Reference ...
Page 163: ...Reference 3 86 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 164: ...Appendices ...
Page 174: ...Specifications A 10 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 194: ...BERT Technical Articles B 20 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 320: ...Remote Commands C 102 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 332: ...Using GPIB RS 232 D 12 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 341: ...Performance Verification GB1400 Acceptance Test E 9 ...
Page 349: ...Default Settings F 6 GB1400 User Manual MISC View Angle 0 Panel Lock OFF Response Header ON ...
Page 351: ...Cleaning Instructions G 2 GB1400 User Manual ...
Page 368: ...Glossary Index ...