News - Press Releases - Centellax Releases PPG

The Centellax model# PPG12500 is a 0.5-13.5Gb/s single-channel Programmable Pattern Generator. Key features such as 32Mbit user-programmable pattern memory and single-tap de-emphasis provide the capability for compliance testing in Backplane, Copper and Fiber applications e.g. PCIe, USB3.0, SAS, 802.3ap 10G Ethernet, and Displayport testing.

Features include:

• Operation from 500Mb/s to 13.5Gb/s
• 32Mbit Pattern Memory, 2Gbit Storage
• 0-20dB One-tap De-emphasis to compensate for signal degradation on PCB backplanes and cables
• Divided Clock and Pattern Trigger Output
• Adjustable Clock Phase
• Adjustable Differential Output (Amplitude, DC Offset, Crossover, De-emphasis)
• GPIB and USB Control
• Labview drivers are available at no cost

Eye Shown is a PPG12500 output at end of a 3' cable: 10.3125Gb/s PRBS31 pattern, 1.8Vpp output, 50% crossover, 0VDC offset, 0dB de-emphasis.

Applications include: compliance testing to telecom and datacom specifications requiring unique pattern sequences and stressed eye patterns (with jitter injection); Testing ICs with pre-coded control signals integrated into the data stream; Delivering packetized random data; and BER testing with Centellax Programmable Error Detector (coming soon).

"Our customers have been waiting for our programmable pattern generator. Offering new features like programmable patterns and de-emphasis allows us to not only reach new markets, but offer more to our existing customers," says Centellax CEO, Julio Perdomo. "The PPG12500 is the first of our next generation of products. These new products offer many more features at a significant cost-savings compared to competitive products - which is big deal in today’s economy."

For more information on the 10G Programmable Pattern Generator, model no. PPG12500, visit www.centellax.com/products/testmeas/PPG12500

For help with this product or any Centellax products, please contact support [at] centellax [dot] com or visit: www.centellax.com. For pricing and availability: sales [at] centellax [dot] com.

About Centellax
Established in 2001, Centellax delivers affordable high-performance test instruments, test accessories and electrical components for high speed communications and signal integrity applications. Corporate headquarters is located in Santa Rosa, CA, just 90 minutes north of San Francisco.