The 3780A is a Pattern Generator from Agilent. A pattern signal generator, or pattern generator, is a type of electronic test equipment engineers use to detect and generate waveforms from a device. An engineer can program a central pattern generator to make a particular digital signal during a test. There are several channels, or outputs, to choose from on a pattern generator.

 

Binary and code error measurementsInternal crystal clocks and clock recoveryClock frequency offset generation and measurementTernary coded and binary InterfacesPRBS and WORD pattern generation and detectionPrinter and recorder outputs