250 Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions User Guide
5 Setting up Generator
Overview
The M8020A/M8030A/M8040A generator generates an output signal
based on a data pattern. It has the following possibilities for generating an
output signal:
• Providing a wide range of clock frequencies
You can use the generator's internal clock or an external clock for
defining the frequency of the outgoing stream.
• Distorting the signal by adding jitter
You can connect an external delay control device (for example a
function generator) to add jitter to the generated signal.
• Adding errors to the output stream
The M8020A/M8030A/M8040A can be set up to insert errors into the
outgoing stream either internally, according to an external signal, or
manually (from the operator).
• Run-time switching between two patterns
You can set up two patterns and switch between them during runtime
either automatically, according to an external signal, or manually.
• Suppressing the output stream
The output signal can be suppressed according to an external signal.
The M8020A/M8030A/M8040A generator also provides output ports that
let you connect an external instrument, such as an oscilloscope.
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