Pico Technology PG912 Pulse Generator

Overview

The Pico Technology PG912 is a portable, USB-powered pulse generator featuring external tunnel diode pulse heads for ultra-fast pulse generation. It is optimized for spectral and time-domain transmission and reflectometry measurements, offering exceptional transition time performance for characterizing high-speed differential interconnects and systems.

Key Features

• Two external 50 Ohm N(m) positive and negative tunnel diode pulse heads
• Pulse frequency: 1 GHz maximum
• Pulse width: 200 ns to 4 microseconds adjustable
• Internal clock: 1 microsecond to 1 second period adjustable
• Pulse transition time: < 40 ps (ultrafast)
• Fixed output amplitude: 200 mV
• Timing deskew: ±500 ps in 1 ps steps
• Jitter: Typical 3.0 ps RMS relative to external trigger
• Inter-series N(f)–SMA(m) adaptors included
• USB 2.0 powered and controlled

Applications

• Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) measurements
• Ultra-fast pulse generation for high-frequency applications
• Gigabit differential interconnect testing (SATA, USB 3, HDMI, Ethernet)
• High-speed circuit characterization
• Oscilloscope triggering and synchronization

Included Accessories

• PicoSource PG900 software disk
• Quick Start Guide
• AC to DC adaptor (5 V DC at 2 A, universal input)
• USB 2.0 cable (1.8 m)
• PicoWrench RF combination wrench
• Storage and carry case
• Positive 40 ps tunnel diode pulse head (attached to device)
• Negative 40 ps tunnel diode pulse head (attached to device)
• TA172 12 GHz N(f) to SMA(m) adaptor (2 pack)
• 50 Ohm coaxial SMA(m-m) pulse drive cable 60 cm (2 pack)