Agilent/Keysight 81200A – ParBERT Platform Mainframe

The Agilent/Keysight 81200A ParBERT Platform Mainframe is a modular, scalable system for digital subsystem and integrated circuit testing. It functions as a standalone data generator, combined generator-analyzer platform, or integrated component within VXI test systems, supporting functional and parametric characterization across research, development, and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Data rate range: 1 kb/s to 2.7 Gb/s


• Channel count: Up to 240 channels at 333 MHz; up to 66 synchronous input and output channels


• Memory depth: Up to 8 Mbit per channel; up to 64 Mb in memory-based pattern configurations


• Segment length resolution: 256 bits


• Mainframe options: E4840A (3-slot) or E4849B/C (13-slot, accommodates nine additional modules)


• Processor: Embedded Pentium Processor


• Operating system: Windows NT 4.0


• RAM: Minimum 32 MB (E4840A), minimum 64 MB (E4849B/C)


• Storage: 3.5" disk drive

Key Features

• Modular architecture supporting tailored configurations with front-end and user interface modules


• Pseudo-random word sequence (PRWS) and pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) generation


• User-defined pattern generation on parallel lines


• Memory-based pattern sequencing with looping capability


• System clock distribution via dedicated cables connecting clock module outputs to data module SYS CLK IN ports


• Clock group architecture with integrated clock and data module synchronization


• VXI integration: Configurable as proprietary system or open VXI platform integration


• Agilent E4873A user software and HP SICL included


• Support for Agilent E4805A Central Clock module or E4831A Clock and Data Generator module

Typical Applications

• Digital subsystem functional and parametric testing


• Integrated circuit characterization and stress testing


• Board-level test and verification


• Device under test (DUT) pulse parameter control and optimization

Compatibility & Integration The 81200A operates as a standalone platform or integrates into existing VXI test architectures. Compatible modules include the Agilent E4841A, E4861A, and E4805A Central Clock module. Configuration flexibility allows deployment in both proprietary and open VXI environments.