Description
Core Product Summary
The Wavecrest DTS-2079 is a high-performance Digital Timing Analyzer (DTS) engineered for precision characterization of jitter, timing margins, and signal integrity parameters in high-frequency clocks, semiconductors, and communication systems. Delivering picosecond accuracy and femtosecond hardware resolution, the instrument operates either synchronously or asynchronously, making it suitable for both benchtop laboratory evaluations and automated test equipment (ATE) production environments.
The system supports a frequency range from 0.4 Hz up to 1630 MHz and data rates reaching 3.2 Gbps. Equipped with a low-noise floor and built-in user-initiated calibration capabilities, the DTS-2079 ensures long-term measurement linearity and consistency between design characterization and final manufacturing test stages.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Wavecrest |
| Model / Designation | DTS-2079 (Digital Timing System) |
| Product Type | Digital Timing & Jitter Signal Analyzer |
| Frequency Range | 0.4 Hz to 1630 MHz |
| Maximum Data Rate | Up to 3.2 Gbps |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 300 ps |
| Hardware Resolution | 800 fs |
| Jitter Measurement Accuracy | < 2 ps |
| Jitter Noise Floor | < 6 ps rms (3 ps rms typical at calibration frequency) |
| Time Measurement Range | ±2.5 s |
| Time Base Accuracy | 1 PPM |
| Time Base Stability (Short-Term Aging) | 5 × 10⁻¹¹ |
| Input Voltage Range | ±1.1 V |
Detailed Product Overview
The Wavecrest DTS-2079 addresses complex timing challenges in high-speed digital designs, clock generation circuits, and telecommunication components. As clock speeds increase and data eye patterns shrink, quantifying jitter components—such as random jitter, deterministic jitter, and peak-peak period jitter—becomes critical for ensuring system reliability. The DTS-2079 provides deep insight into the time, frequency, and modulation domains to uncover signal degradation issues early.
A key advantage of the platform is its ability to bridge engineering characterization and high-volume production test. By delivering repeatable, high-resolution timing data under both standalone and ATE setups, it eliminates correlation gaps between R&D labs and manufacturing test floors. The instrument also features internal calibration routines that users can run to maintain measurement precision over extended operational intervals.
DTS-2079
DTS-2079
Dimensions, Mounting & Connection Notes
- Form Factor: Standard laboratory benchtop instrument chassis, adaptable for rack-mounted ATE configurations.
- Signal Connections: Front-panel precision inputs require low-loss, matched impedance cables to minimize signal reflections and preserve jitter measurement integrity.
- Calibration Maintenance: Periodic user-initiated self-calibration is recommended to preserve baseline accuracy and compensate for environmental temperature shifts.
System Compatibility & Integration Requirements
| Item / Dependency | Verified Compatibility or Requirement | Practical Note |
| Operating Environment | Standalone Benchtop or ATE Production Racks | Supports both manual engineering analysis and automated system integration. |
| Signal Interfacing | Coaxial Test Fixtures / Controlled Impedance Probing | Requires high-integrity cabling matching the input voltage range (±1.1 V). |
| Software Control | Wavecrest DTS Application Software / Host Controller | Managed via external computing hardware running instrument control drivers. |
FAQ
What is the Wavecrest DTS-2079?
The Wavecrest DTS-2079 is a precision Digital Timing Analyzer designed to evaluate jitter, clock characteristics, and timing margins in high-speed digital and communication devices.
What is the maximum data rate supported by the instrument?
The DTS-2079 supports data rates up to 3.2 Gbps and frequency measurements up to 1630 MHz.
What is the hardware timing resolution of the system?
The instrument features a hardware resolution of 800 femtoseconds (fs).
Can the DTS-2079 be integrated into automated test equipment (ATE)?
Yes, the unit supports both synchronous and asynchronous operation, making it fully compatible with automated production test environments as well as benchtop use.
How does the system maintain measurement accuracy over time?
It includes built-in calibration routines that can be initiated by the user at any time to preserve long-term measurement linearity and baseline stability.
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