Colby Instruments PG Series Pulse Generator

The Colby Instruments PG is a high-performance pulse generator designed for applications requiring precise timing and control of pulse signals. It offers a wide frequency range, adjustable pulse width and delay, and various triggering options, making it suitable for testing and characterization of digital circuits, high-speed data communication, and research and development.

## Colby Instruments PG Pulse Generator Technical Specifications

### General Features
* **Manufacturer:** Colby Instruments
* **Product Type:** Pulse Generator

### Performance Specifications (Model PG-1000A)
* **Frequency Range:**
* 1 MHz to 1000 MHz for ECL output signals.
* 1 MHz to 350 MHz for TTL output signals.
* **Frequency Accuracy:** +/- 0.3 digit, crystal controlled.
* **Frequency Drift:** Better than +/- 1 digit.
* **ECL Output Rise Time:** Less than 200 ps.
* **TTL Output Rise Time:** Less than 750 ps.
* **Duty Cycle Range:**
* 10-90% up to 50 MHz.
* 20-80% up to 350 MHz.
* 30-70% up to 500 MHz.

### Performance Specifications (Model PG 5000A)
* **Pulse Repetition Rate:** 10 MHz to 5000 MHz in a single range.
* **Transition Time Matching:** 20 ps typical at +10 dBm input level.
* **Output Amplitude per Side:** 2 V nominal.
* **Output Amplitude Variation:** Typically within ±10%.
* **Amplitude Attenuation:** 0 dB to 19 dB in 1 dB steps with microwave attenuators.
* **DC Output Offset Voltage:** Independent from the output amplitude setting.
* **Nominal Input Drive Level:** +10 dBm.
* **Max. Input Level:** +16 dBm.
* **Trigger Output Level:** Approximately -7 dBc with respect to the input drive level.
* **Output Duty Cycle:** Approximately 50% for all input frequencies.
* **Rise/Falltime (10-90%):** See TABLE on page 4 of manual.
* **Rise/Falltime (20-80%):** See TABLE on page 4 of manual.
* **Droop:** Less than 20% at 10 MHz.

### Electrical Specifications
* **Power Requirements (PG-1000A):** 110V AC, 90W.
* **Line Voltage Selection:** Units typically supplied with a power cord for 115V operation (100V to 130V range). A 230V setting covers 200V to 260V.
* **Line Frequency:** 50 Hz to 60 Hz.
* **Fuse (115V operation):** 1.6 A quick acting.
* **Fuse (230V operation):** 0.8 A quick acting.

### Physical Specifications
* **Dimensions (PG-1000A):** 13 3/8″ Long x 12 7/8″ Wide x 5 1/4″ High.
* **Weight (PG-1000A):** 6 kg (13.0 lbs.).
* **Weight (PG-1000A, estimated from shipping dims):** 11.7 lbs.

### Environmental Specifications
* **Recommended Operating Temperature:** 10° C to 30° C.

### Interfaces
* **Instrument Control (PG-1000A):** Manually via the front panel only.

### Compatibility
* **Applications:**
* Testing very high-speed GaAs logic gates and circuits.
* Driving laser diodes.
* Testing and characterization of digital circuits.
* High-speed data communication.
* Research and development.

### Documentation
* **Manuals:** Available for download for specific models, often requiring a serial number.

Why Choose Aumictech for Colby Instruments PG?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-performance pulse generator equipment. Whether you need precise timing control for high-speed digital circuits, reliable pulse generation for data communication testing, or advanced characterization capabilities for R&D, our team ensures the Colby Instruments PG delivers maximum performance for your application.