Tektronix PPG3202 32 Gb/s programmable pattern generator, 2 channels

The Tektronix PPG3202 is a dual-channel programmable pattern generator engineered for high-speed digital signal generation up to 32 Gb/s per channel. It delivers precise, low-jitter output suitable for telecommunications, data communications, and semiconductor testing applications. The instrument generates built-in PRBS sequences and user-defined patterns with multi-channel synchronization, supporting demanding receiver characterization and signal integrity validation across modern high-speed protocols.

Technical Specifications

• Data Rate: 32 Gb/s per channel


• Channels: 2 (dual-channel)


• Output Amplitude (Single-Ended): 300 mV to 1.0 V, programmable


• Output Amplitude (Differential): 600 mV to 2.0 V, programmable


• DC Offset Window: −2 V to +3 V, programmable


• Rise/Fall Time: 11 ps (20% to 80%); 16 ps (10% to 90%)


• Output Impedance: 50 Ω single-ended; 100 Ω differential


• Data Output Jitter: 250 fs RMS typical (PRBS 2^11-1 at 32 Gb/s)


• Crossing Point: 35% to 65%, programmable


• Jitter Insertion Modes: BUJ, SJ, RJ, PJ


• Clock Source: Full-rate, built-in adjustable; external clock input 16 GHz to 32 GHz


• External Clock Input: 400 mVp-p typical, AC coupled


• Data Output: DC-coupled differential


• Connectors: 2.4 mm

Key Features

• Multi-channel synchronized outputs for pattern-independent data generation


• PRBS and custom pattern support with programmable sequences


• Low inherent jitter for high signal integrity


• Front panel touch-screen GUI and USB computer control

Typical Applications

• 100 Gigabit Ethernet testing


• 32G Fibre Channel characterization


• PAM4 and DP-QPSK signal generation


• Semiconductor receiver testing and validation


• Crosstalk immunity assessment

Compatibility & Integration USB control interface enables seamless integration into automated test environments and allows remote instrument configuration and data management.