An integrated circuit tester channel includes an integrated circuit (IC)
for adding a programmably controlled amount of jitter to a digital test
signal to produce a DUT input signal having a precisely controlled jitter
pattern. The IC also measures periods between selected edges of the same
or different ones of the DUT output signal, the DUT input signal, and a
reference clock signal. Additionally, when the DUT input and output
signals convey repetitive patterns, the IC can measure the voltage of the
DUT input out output signal as selected points within the pattern by
comparing it to an adjustable reference voltage. Processing circuits
external to the IC program the IC to provide a specified amount of jitter
to the test signal, control the measurements carried out by the
measurement circuit, and process measurement data to determine the amount
of jitter and other characteristics of the DUT output signal, and to
calibrate the jitter in the DUT input signal.