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82A04
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User Manual

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary .......................................................................................... ii
Environmental Considerations ................................................................................... iv
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 1
Operating Basics.................................................................................................... 5
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 7

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General Safety Summary

General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Ground the Product. This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding
Injury conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to
the input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly
grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

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in injury or loss of life.

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damage to this product or other property.

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Environmental Considerations

Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.

Product End-of-Life Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Handling
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and
to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product
in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.

This symbol indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s
requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check
the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

Restriction of Hazardous This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
Substances outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive.

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Getting Started
Product Description The 82A04 Phase Reference Module extends the capability of the DSA8200
digital serial analyzer sampling oscilloscope mainframe 1 by providing extremely
low jitter/low drift sample position information to the mainframe. This sample
position information is based on the phase of a clock the user provides to the
82A04 input.
The benefits of using the sample position information based on a clock signal
are two-fold:
An extremely low jitter of <200 fsRMS (typical).
The possibility of a triggerless acquisition.
The typical application is the acquisition and analysis of very high speed optical
and electrical signals in high-speed communication devices and systems, and
similar areas.
The 82A04 together with the DSA8200 implements the phase reference timebase
functionality in a novel way, giving the user the freedom to select from timebase
and acquisition modes without compromise. Any phase-reference frequency
within the operating range is accommodated, and even the advanced features,
such as FrameScan®, remain available. The separate DSP per acquisition slot
architecture of the DSA8200 enables the acquisition rate in the phase reference
mode to reach over 40 kS/s.
1 The 82A04 Phase Reference Module is also compatible with the CSA8200 Communications Signal Analyzers
and the TDS8200 Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes.

Accessories The following items are included with the 82A04 Phase Reference Module:
SMA 50 Ω termination, 015-1022-01
2.4 mm male to 2.92 mm (K) female adapter for connection to 3.5 mm
compatible male connectors

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Installing and Removing Refer to the host instrument documentation for proper installation and removal
the Module of modules.

CAUTION. Instrument modules are extremely static sensitive. Always ground

yourself when handling modules.

The module is designed to install directly into any available small-module

compartment of the following Tektronix mainframes:
DSA8200
TDS8200, CSA8200

NOTE. Only one 82A04 module can be activated in a mainframe at a time.

Connector Care Use extra care when attaching or removing SMA connectors. Use the following
guidelines to make proper connections:
1. Align the connectors carefully before turning the nut.
2. Use light finger pressure to make the initial connection.
3. Use a torque wrench to lightly tighten the nut as specified. (See Table 1.) Use
an open-end wrench to keep the body of the device from turning.
4. Rotate only the connector nut (not the cable) that you are tightening.
5. Position the two wrenches within 90 degrees of each other before applying
force. (See Figure 1.)
6. Hold the torque wrench lightly at the end of the handle.
7. Apply downward force perpendicular to the wrench handle; this applies
torque to connection through the wrench.
8. Tighten the connection just to the point that the wrench breaks over. Do not
overtighten the connection.

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Figure 1: Using a torque wrench to tighten connectors

Table 1: Torque wrench information

Connector type Torque setting Torque tolerance
SMA 56 N-cm (5 in-lb) ± 5.6 N-cm (± 0.5 in-lb)
1.85 mm 90 N-cm (8 in-lb) ± 9.0 N-cm (± 0.8 in-lb)
2.4 mm
2.92 mm
3.5 mm

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Operating Basics
Operation The operation of the Phase Reference module is based on the acquisition of a clock
synchronous to the signal under observation. This clock can be a user-supplied
signal (such as a clock from a BERT), or the Clock Output of one of the DSA8200
clock recovery or optical modules. In addition, the user can provide a traditional
external trigger signal either to the Direct Trigger input, or to the Trigger Prescaler
input of the mainframe.

Phase Ref Free-Run. With no external trigger to the DSA8200 mainframe needed,
the 82A04 module can, together with the mainframe, create a timebase based on
the phase of the reference clock. (Effectively, the timebase of the instrument
functions as a “Phase-base” instead). The signal displayed on the screen will
therefore repeat after one period of the reference clock. All user controls remain
enabled, even while the horizontal position has relative meaning only. The timing
information presented by the oscilloscope is based solely on the phase reference
clock frequency as entered by the user in the Input Freq field of the Phase Ref
Setup dialog box. (See page 6, Setup Controls.)

Phase Ref Triggered. When the DSA8200 mainframe is supplied with both the
reference clock and a traditional external trigger, the mainframe triggers on
the trigger signal, and uses the phase reference information from the 82A04 to
minimize the jitter. Otherwise, the acquisition process does not change from
traditional acquisition and the signal remains referenced to the trigger point.

Characterize. To operate properly in either the Phase Ref Triggered or the Phase
Ref Free-Run modes, the Phase Reference module has to first Characterize
the Phase Reference signal. The signal needs to be stable during and after the
characterization. The instrument indicates when characterization is necessary.

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Setup Controls The controls for the 82A04 Phase Reference Module are contained in the Phase
Ref setup dialog box in the mainframe. Refer to the mainframe online help for
information about the control settings.

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Specifications
Table 2: 82A04 electrical
Characteristics Description
Applicable mainframes DSA8200, TDS8200, CSA8200
Phase correction capabilities A phase reference signal can be applied to a mainframe
and conditions equipped with the 82A04 Phase Reference Module to
provide additional phase information for signals being
acquired in Triggered Phase Corrected modes and
primary phase information for signals being acquired in
Free Run Phase Corrected modes. For Phase Corrected
Triggered modes, the phase correction functionality
overlays the functionality of the basic trigger operation,
although restrictions might be imposed.
Number of phase reference One per 82A04 module. Up to three 82A04 modules can
module inputs be inserted in the small compartments of the mainframe
and characterized to operate with one or more vertical
sampling module(s); only one phase correction module at
a time can be used.
Input connector Precision 1.85 mm female connector (V)
Input characteristics (typical) 50 Ω AC coupled through 5 pF
Input dynamic range 2 Vp-p (offset ±1000 mV)
(nonclipping)
Input maximum nondestruct ±3 V maximum
range
Input signal level 600 mVp-p to 1.8 Vp-p to achieve typical specified jitter
performance
Phase reference mode jitter Triggered and Free Run Phase Corrected Modes, 8 GHz -
(typical) 60 GHz clock, 600 mV - 1.8 Vp-p input: 200 fsRMS or better.
Triggered and Free Run Phase Corrected Modes, 2 GHz -
8 GHz sine wave clock, 600 mV - 1.8 Vp-p input: 280 fsRMS
or better. The jitter increase between 8 GHz and 2 GHz is
roughly inverse proportion to clock frequency.
Operation of phase reference clock at frequencies below
8 GHz with non-sinusoidal Clock signals may require an
optional filter accessory.
Compensation temperature ±5 °C where compensation was performed. If the
range (typical) compartment is changed on the mainframe, or if the
sampling module extender is employed, or the length
of sampling module extender is changed, the Phase
Reference module must be recompensated.
Input operating frequency
82A04 8 GHz to 25 GHz
82A04-60 G 8 GHz to 60 GHz

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Table 2: 82A04 electrical (cont.)

Characteristics Description
Input operating frequency
(typical)
82A04 2 GHz to 25 GHz usable range
Operation below 8 GHz with a non-sinusoidal clock
typically requires the use of external filters, as follows:
2 GHz to 4 GHz: requires 2.2 GHz peaked lowpass
filter kit, Tektronix part number 020-2566-00.
4 GHz to 6 GHz: requires 4 GHz lowpass filter kit,
Tektronix kit part number 020-2567-00
6 GHz to 10 GHz: requires 6 GHz filter lowpass filter
kit, Tektronix kit part number 020-2568-00
2 GHz to 25 GHz settable range
82A04-60 G 2 GHz to 60 GHz usable range. Operation below 8 GHz
may require the use of external filters as noted for the
standard 82A04
2 GHz to 110 GHz settable range

Table 3: 82A04 mechanical and environmental

Characteristics Description
Weight 0.4 kg (13 oz)
Dimensions
Height 25 mm (1.0 in)
Width 79 mm (3.1 in)
Depth 135 mm (5.3 in)
Environmental conditions Refer to the host instrument specifications.
Electromagnetic compatibility Refer to the host instrument specifications.

Table 4: Mainframe system timebase

Characteristics Description
Mainframe horizontal modes Free Run and Triggered Modes are supported
Mainframe sampling rate, DC to 50 kHz maximum, one channel. If the trigger rate is
phase corrected modes less than the maximum, or the requested holdoff exceeds
the minimum, then the trigger rate and / or holdoff will dictate
sampling rate.
Mainframe horizontal position Range is determined by the following formula where (f)
range equals the frequency of the reference clock

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Table 4: Mainframe system timebase (cont.)

Characteristics Description
Mainframe timing accuracy, Maximum timing deviation 0.1% of phase reference signal
free run phase corrected period, typical, relative to phase reference signal
mode Assumes that phase reference frequency has been correctly
entered. Operation of phase reference clock at frequencies
requiring extended bandwidth or signal conditioning may
require an instrument option.
Mainframe timing accuracy, Maximum timing deviation relative to phase reference signal:
triggered phase corrected 0.2% of the phase reference signal period typical for
mode measurements made >40 ns after trigger event
0.4% of the phase reference signal period typical for
measurements made ≤40 ns after the trigger event
Assumes that phase reference frequency has been
correctly entered
Mainframe horizontal deskew Operating in Triggered Phase Corrected modes: -500 ps to
range and resolution +100 ns on any individual channel in 1 ps increments
Operating in Free Run Phase Corrected modes: Deskew
range extends over the full clock cycle of the phase
reference

Table 5: Mainframe system trigger

Characteristics Description
Trigger sources A phase reference signal may be applied to the instrument,
when equipped with an 82A04 Phase Reference Module,
to provide additional phase information for signals being
acquired in Triggered Phase Corrected modes and primary
phase information for signals being acquired in Free Run
Phase Corrected modes.
Two bandwidth options are available for the 82A04 module
and may be required over specific frequency ranges of
operation:
The base product has an 8 GHz to 25 GHz range of
operation
Option 60 G extends the upper frequency range of
operation to 60 GHz

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