
Generator Module
All generator outputs are differential (Figure 5). The swing voltage and the offset voltage can be
programmed. The outputs have a 50 Ω impedance.
Note that the 50 Ω impedance is designed for the specified data rates of the BIT-3000; at higher
frequencies, impedance mismatch is still possible.
A programmable delay can be applied to the signal. Note that both generators on a module share the
same delay line; the data can be independent, but the delay is common.
Each output pair can be disconnected via a relay.
There is also an output protection circuit. If a high external DC voltage is applied, the output relays
are turned off. It is not recommended that you rely on this mechanism in daily use; we advise the
user to take care not to apply too high or too low DC voltages.
The front-panel of the generator module has two color LEDs, one for each differential generator
output. When the LED is green, the output relay is enabled. When the LED is red, the output
protection circuit disabled the relay due to a fault condition.
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Figure 5: Generator Output Architecture