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This instrument is in development and technical information is subject to change.  Information updated September 2006.

The PDM-100A is our modular instrument utilizing PIN diode switching technology to offer electrical delay from 0 to 10.23 ns with a step resolution to 1 ps.  Estimated production date is 4Q2006.

 

Delay Module Delay steps
P1-PDM 1ps, 2ps, 4ps, and 8ps
P2-PDM 5ps, 10ps, 20ps, 40ps, 80ps, 160ps, 320ps, and 640ps
P3-PDM 1.28ns and 2.56ns
P4-PDM 5.12ns

The PDM-100A offers excellent performance for signal input range from 100 Mhz to 2.5 GHz.  Resolution is to 1 ps and maximum delay dange is to 10.23 ns.  Interfaces supported include Ethernet TCP/IP LAN, GPIB (IEEE488.2), and RS-232 Serial.


PDM-100A Specifications

Minimum Step Size: 1 ps
Maximum Delay Range: 10.23 ns
Minimum Phase Shift Resolution: 0.036 deg. per 100 MHz
Maximum Phase Shift: 368.28 deg. per 100 MHz
Delay at 0 ns Setting: 2.6 ns for P1_PDM

2.7 ns for P2-PDM

2.3 ns for P3-PDM

TBD for P4-PDM

Typical Absolute Accuracy: ± 1%, ± 1 ps for each binary step
Line Voltage: 85-240V AC
Recommended Operating Temperature: 10° C to 30° C.
Physical Dimensions: TBD
Physical Weight: TBD
19" Rackmount Kit RMO-1: Optional