SmarTest PG3204
1-29 Gb/s 4-Channel
Pattern Generator
Data Sheet

1-29 Gb/s continuos operation
Programmable de-emphasis< 12 ps rise and fall time
< 500 fs Random Jitter typical

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The Pattern Generator Re-imagined•••••4 channels pattern generator
Programmable de-emphasis processor
From 1 to 29 Gb/s with excellent signal fidelity
USB controlled with simple set up
Flexible, compact and expandable

User Interface
Many channels often means many screens, confusing
controls and a lot of time wasted. We’ve put everything
you need for all Pattern Generators on one screen; it’seasy to see all operational aspects in one glance, andchanges can be made to channels individually, or all
together. User custom setups can be easily saved andreload for future use.

The SmarTest PG3204 multi channel Pattern Generator
provides industry-leading signal generation for design
verification, characterization and manufacturing ofsemiconductor and communication devices up to 100
Gb/s system at an incredibly low cost per channel.
The PG3204 offers four full rate channels with thepossibility to combine multiple units to achieve anunlimited number of test channels.

Pattern generator setup screen showing fast and simple
user interface
Built in Flexibility

Example PG output at 28 Gb/s, PRBS-9 showing fast riseand fall times, low jitter

The heart of the PG-series instruments is the SmarTest
BERT Engine that powers the Pattern Generators andclock source.
For applications requiring multiple channels, PG-series
instruments may be chained together simply using a USBconnection.
Page 2Block diagram with front panel (right) and rear panel(left) connections
PG3204 Pattern Generator Data SheetSpecifications

PG3204 Optional External Clock Synthesizer
ClockFrequency
625 MHz to 16 GHz
Selectable half rate internal
Stability
1 ppm
Intrinsic RMS jitter<300 fs typical
External Clock Input
Frequency
Full Rate, 625 MHz to 16 GHz
Clock OutClock rate
half rate equal to internal
clock setting
Impedance
50 Ω nominal, AC-coupled
Amplitude
Connector

400 mV typical
SMA, single ended, front
panel
Divided Clock/ Trigger Out
Clock rate
Selectable divided by n, with
n=1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Output type
SMA, single ended, front
panel
Impedance
50 Ω nominal, AC-coupledAmplitude
400 mV typicalConnector
SMA, single ended,
front panel
10 MHz Reference Input
Front panel

Example PG output at 25 Gb/s PRBS 31 showing fast risetiem and low jitter
PG3204 Pattern Generator Data Sheet

PG 3204 Pattern Generator Specifications
Number of PG
4, front panel connectors
channels
Connector
2.92 mm, differential,
front panel
Soft Front Panel GUI Green = channel on, Red =channel off
Data output
Differential, AC coupledLine coding
NRZ
Data rate range
1 to 29 Gb/s(common on all channels)
Output patterns
PRBS 2n-1, n=9, 15, 31
Divide by 2 ratio
Divide by 4 ratio
Divide by 8 ratio
Divide by 16 ratio
Divide by 64 ratio
Polarity invertion
Output amplitude

Yes
200 - 1,100 mVpp
differential
12 ps typical

Rise/fall times(20%-80%)
Intrinsic jitter (Rj)
500 fs rms typical
Crossing Point Adjust 35% - 65%
Programmablede-emphasis
Number of taps
Pre and Post
Tansmit Equalization
Output termination
Total Output Jitter(TJ)

Yes
210 dB to 8.2 dB
100 Ohm differential
5 ps pk-pk on PRBS31 data

Example of 28 Gbps data with transmit equalization with8 dB of post cursor applied
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Target Applications

Dimensions(w x h x d)Many test set ups have a Pattern Generator at theircore for good reason. Whether you are in an R&D lab
evaluating silicon, or a transceiver test line in production
we have you covered.
• 100GBASE-ER4, -LR4, -SR4: 4 x 25.781 Gbps
• CEI-28G-VSR: 25 Gbps to 28 Gbps
• Multi-channel pattern generation for 4 x 25 Gbps
• Active Optical Cables Testing• CFP-2/CFP-4 optical modules• High speed SerDes Characterization

WeightWarranty

Included Accessories
US power cord with external power supply; regionalspecific replacement power cord options available
USB Cable and User guide with programing referenceon CD
Ordering Information
PG3204

ED	  or	  sampling	  scope	  

PG3204-TC
PG3204-RM
PG3204-NC

Four channels of pattern generation being used toprovide 3 aggressor channels and one victim channel inthis example IC evaluation set up.
GeneralInterfaces
Included power
supplyPower consumption
Operating Temperature
Storage temperature
Operative altitude

USB2.0100 V to 240 V AC,
50-60 Hz
150 VA max
0°C to 55°C-30°C to 70°C
Up to 2000 m

SmarTest, LLC
2005 De La Cruz Boulevard, Suite 195
Santa Clara, CA 95050
USA
www.SmarTest.us.com
PG3204EN 23-Dec-15

Bench top
Without bumper
10.5 x 2 x 7.8 inches(267 x 51 x 198 mm)
With Bumper
11.5 x 3 x 8 inches(292 x 76 x 203 mm)
4 lbs (1.8 kg)
1 year standard

PG3204-3C
PG3204-3W
SB3204-AC-AU
SB3204-AC-CN
SB3204-AC-EU
SB3204-AC-JP
SB3204-AC-UK

4 channel 29 Gb/s patterngenerator with external clock
synthesizer
PG3204 Hard Transit Case
PG3204 Rack Mount Kit
4 channel 29 Gb/s patterngenerator and clock source
without clock synthesizer
3 years total calibration
service, return to factory
3 years total warranty
Australia
ChinaEuropeJapanUnited Kingdom

About us
We are an experienced group of test professionals withdecades of combined experience at some of the biggest
companies in the measurement business. We’ve brought
BERTs, oscilloscopes and many other instruments tomarket for the big guys, but wanted to take high speed
testing in a new direction. We’re based in the heart ofSilicon Valley, California.
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