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The Model 6040 pulse generator provides superior performance characteristics. For example, the timing accuracies of 0.01% for frequency and 0.2% for delay and width are unusual for a pulse generator. The triggering jitter of 25 ps provides synchronizing capabilities usually associated with only the very best digital delay systems. Plug-in modules let you select the output configuration you currently need.

Model 6040

Front Panel Interface

Model 6040

Delay Setup

Model 6040

Ext. Trigger Level Setup

Model 6040

Optical Power Setup

Overview

Overview 
Model 6040 Front Panel Interface
  • Pulse Width and Delay Setup
  • Trigger and Trigger Level Setup
  • Optical Power and Pulse Amplitude Setup
  • Communication Setup

Even the mainframe 6040 without any module provides capable positive and negative outputs. Capabilities of the mainframe with its modules include single pulse, double pulse, impulse, external drive, external modulation, and CW. The modules themselves determine which of these capabilities are available. Some modules can operate to the full repetition rate of the mainframe; others are limited to a smaller number.

Specifications 

The Model 6040 Mainframe

Listed below are the timing and output characteristics of the 6040 mainframe. However, modules determine specific performance limits and characteristics such as maximum pulse width and maximum rep rate.

Internal Rep Rate Generator 0.01Hz to 100 MHz
Accuracy: 0.01% 
Pulse Width 3 ns to 640 secs, resolution of 1 ns or 5 digits,
Accuracy 0.2%
Jitter 25 ps (typ)
Delay 0 ns to 640 secs, resolution of 1 ns or 5 digits,
Accuracy 0.2%
Jitter 25 ps (typ)
Trig Out 3 ns wide, 2V high T0 pulse into 50 Ω.
Pulse Out +4V pulse into 50 Ω (typ)
Transition Time 1 ns rise time
1.5 ns fall time
ECL Out An ECL level output into 50 Ω.
700 ps rise time (typ)
External Trigger 0 to 100 MHz,
User-selectable Slope and Threshold settings
50 Ω input impedance.
Single Cycle Front Panel push-button initiates a single pulse cycle.
Double Pulse A pair of identical Width pulses separated by the Delay for each event.
Impulse A sub-ns impulse is provided for each event. (optical only)
External Drive An incoming waveform drives the output of a module between two selected levels.
External Modulation Analog or digital signals modulate the output of an optical module with high bandwidths. (optical only)
CW Constant light level outputs. (optical only)

Shipping Dimensions 20x17x10"
Shipping Weight 18 lbs
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Electrical Modules

These interchangeable modules provide electrical signals from 5V, 180ps risetimes to 800V, 10 ns risetimes. The higher amplitudes have slower risetimes and the slower risetimes result in reduced maximum rep rates.

Electrical Module Characteristics Amplitude Offset Max Rate Risetime Min Width Max Width
201E Fast Risetime
High Rep Rate		 5 V into 50 Ω +/- 5 V 100 MHz 150 ps 1 ns 640 s
202H High Voltage Pulser 300 V into 50 Ω None 500 kHz 5 ns 12 ns 640 s with .005% max
droop
310H Higher Voltage Pulser 800 V into 50 Ω None 40 kHz 15 ns 25 ns 20 µs with 1% max droop 

Optical Modules

These interchangeable modules provide wavelengths of 635 nm, 650 nm, 660 nm, 850 nm, 904 nm, 1064 nm, 1300 nm and 1550 nm. Other wavelength options may be available so check with the factory if you have special needs. The optical modules offer rep rate, delay, and width control, as well as amplitude, adjust essentially providing the optical equivalent of an electrical pulse generator. For all the modules, light is conveniently provided at end of an optical fiber for easy routing on an optical bench or to a test system.

Optical Module Wavelength Standard Peak Power Custom Peak Power* Fiber Max Rate Min Width Max Width Impulse CW Ext Mod Ext Dr
065 650 nm
635nm, 660nm		 2 mW 10 mW MMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
085 850nm 2 mW 20 mW MMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
090 904 nm 1 mW 20 mW SMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
106C 1064 nm 1 mW 20 mW SMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
106H 1064 nm 50 mW 200 mW SMF/MMF 2 kHz 10 ns 25 ns no no no no
130 1300 nm 1 mW 10 mW SMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
155/158 1550 / 1580 nm 1 mW 10 mW SMF 100 MHz 3 ns 640 sec yes yes yes yes
155H/158H 1550 / 1580 nm 50 mW 200 mW SMF/MMF 2 kHz 10 ns 25 ns no no no no

*Please consult BNC engineering before ordering

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