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Agilent 81180AArbitrary Waveform Generator

Data Sheet 1.0

Set up complex real-world signals with up to 4.2-GSa/s arbitrary waveforms and 12-bit vertical resolution

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81180A at a glance• 10-MS/s to 4.2-GSa/s sample clock control, 2 GHz IQ modulation bandwidth and 12 bit vertical resolution

• 1 or 2 channel, coupled or uncoupled

• Two 2-channel systems can be synchronized to form a 4-channel system

• Interchannel skew control from -3 ns to +3 ns with 10-ps resolution

• Three software-selectable amplifiers optimized for •I/Qapplicationswith1GHz,differentialDC-coupledoutput •MaximumbandwidthandflatnessfordirectRFapplicationswithACoutputbandwidth to > 1.5 GHz •Timedomainapplicationswithlowovershootandjitter

• 16 M points or 64 M points per channel

• 8-bit external input for dynamic control of segments and sequences

• Advancedsequencingscenariosdefinestepping,loopingandconditionaljumpsofwaveformsorwaveformsequences for best memory usage

• Smart trigger allows trigger hold-off and programmable pulse width

• Trigger input is programmed to wait for waveform end or abort waveform and restart

• Two markers for each channel have controlled marker positions, widths and levels

• MarkersdonotreduceDACbits

• Internalflashmemorystoressettingsandwaveforms

• RemotecontrolthroughLAN,USBandGPIB

• Waveforms and instrument settings can be uploaded from disk-on-key

• Integration in

•MATLAB®

•NILabVIEW •AgilentSignalStudio1

•AgilentBenchLinkWaveformBuilderPro2

1. Integration in Signal Studio pulse builder and multitone is planned. 2. Available by end of 2010

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Figure 2. Front panel

Figure 3. Back panel

Function generator for fast setup

Differential output channel 2

Trigger in and out

Differential output

channel 1

The 81180A arbitrary waveform generator offers convenient features that make your test easier

Back panelInternal and external clock

8-bit external segment Select input

Synchronization cable to form a 4-channel instrument

Event In, Ref In Remote control through LAN, USB andGPIB

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Overcome your test challenges with the 81180A arbitrary waveform generator

Electronicdevicescontinuetogrowincreasinglycomplex,and the demand for higher performance never ends. In addition, you are under pressure to reduce test times and tighten specifications.

The complexity of modern wireless systems skyrockets when you use techniques like digital modulation that compress wireless data to use bandwidth more efficiently. Test accuracy and repeatability are critical. In radar applications, a higher range helps you detect targets further out, and increased accuracy helps you better track targets.Rangeisproportionaltothelengthofapulse,soparameters like pulse length and pulse repetition frequency influence the radar range and range resolution. You need to be able to verify the performance of your radar system.

Commercialoff-the-shelfwaveformpackagesareseldomavailable for devices under test used in aerospace and defense applications, so testing system performance is challenging.TotestyourDUTstotheirlimits,youneedflexible stimulus generating capability for any signal you can imagine.

Figure 4. Spurious performance of 81180A

Newhigh-bandwidth,high-resolutionarbitrary waveform generator helps you test with confidenceThe Agilent 81180A arbitrary waveform generator provides 4.2 GSa/s, 2 GHz IQ modulation bandwidth and 12-bit vertical resolution for applications where waveform resolution is an issue.

Data-centric warfare requires real-time data and video communication. Satellite designers are pushed to use bandwidth greater than 1 GHz bandwidth.

In addition, these bandwidths need to be available at highercarrierfrequenciesupto44GHz.Newemergingstandards like wireless HD or WiGig call for up conversion up to 60 GHz.

These setups require a reliable and precise modulation source. Any signal distortion gets multiplied by each of thetestinstruments,makingitdifficulttopinpointaDUTfailure. When the foundation for your signals is more precise, your test results are more meaningful. You want to testyourDUT,notthesource.

To meet these challenges,you need new test tools.

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In this setup, the 81180A is used as a 2-GHz IQ modulation source.TheAgilentE8267DperformancesignalgeneratorOption 016 is needed for the 2 GHz IQ modulation input. Youcanusemarkersinconjunctionwiththepulsemodulation to suppress the signal in the pulse pauses. The

Generate versatile waveforms

An arbitrary waveform generator is ideal for generating multiple waveform formats, so you can achieve interoperability between terrestrial and space-based communication devices.

In addition to the flexibility of an arbitrary waveform generator, the 81180A gives you unprecedented flexibility with respect to channels. The instrument is available in 1- or 2-channel versions. The 2-channel version can

Figure 5. 2 GHz IQ modulation

Figure 6. 1.5 GHz direct RF carrier frequency

ModulationBWupto2GHzRFupto44GHz

RFupto1.5GHzModulationBW= 1.5 GHz-carrier frequency

markers don’t reduce the number of bits, so using markers improves waveform resolution instead of reducing it.

Youcanusethe81180AforgeneratingdirectRFsignalsupto 1.5 GHz with a good signal waveform resolution.

run either in uncoupled mode so both channels work independently or in coupled mode, either phase coherent or with a defined delay between them. You can couple two 2-channel instruments to form a 4-channel instrument to simulate multiple emitter or receivers, such as multiple aircraft,whereeachcouldbedesignatedasatarget.Bysynchronizing the channels, you simplify your test setup and align the frequency and phase of the signals.

I/Q data via LAN,USB or GPIB

81180A E8267D,Opt. 016

RF/IF out

Marker Out Pulse mod. input

Differential I/Q signals

I/Q data via LAN,USB or GPIB

81180ARF/IF out

Usemodelsof81180A

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Choosethebestamplifiertooptimizeyoursignalcharacteristics

Optimized for for direct

RF/IF applications

-5 dBm to +5 dBmsingle-ended output;

AC coupled;flatness: ±1 dB

up to 1 GHz

Bandwidth (MHz)

1600

1400

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

Optimized forpurest signal in I/Q

applicationswith a vector PSG

Up to 500 mVppdifferential output;

DC coupled;harmonic distortions1

less than -56 dBcSFDR less than -64 dBc

Time domainDC amp

Maximum bandwidth

RF amp Direct DACIQ applications

Optimized for time domain applications

Up to 2 Vpp amplitude, ± 1.5 V offset differential

output; DC coupled;600 ps transition times

1 GHz per channel = 2 GHz I/Q modulation BW

Time domain measurements

Low jitter

Maximum bandwidth

1.5 GHz

Time domain measurements

Low jitter

81180A AWG with 3 optional amplifiers

Optimized for different signal characteristics

Different applications call for different signal characteristics. You can choose from three different amplifiers with different characteristics. You can switch between the amplifiers using your software application, the programming interface or the instrument’s front panel.

Figure 7.

Figure 8.

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Increase your signal play time with advanced sequencingThe closer your test signals are to the real-world situation, the better your test results will be. A key requirement is long signal play time, which means you need a big memory. The 81180A offers the choice between two

Loop 1 time Loop 5,200 times Loop 1 time Loop 3,567 times

Loop 317 times

Loop 1 time Loop 45 times Loop 1 time Loop 33 times

Loop 5 times

81180A advanced sequencing is a sequence of sequences. A sequence contains individually looped waveform segments - up to 16,000 segments can be

combined in a sequence - up to 1,000 sequences possible

In advanced sequencing scenarios you can define steps, loopsandconditionaljumpsofwaveformsorwaveformsequences. You can set up to 1 advanced sequences per channel.Eachsequencecontainsupto16,000differentsegments.Upto1,000sequencesarepossible.

With this powerful sequencer, you can easily set up communication between ground stations and airborne devices. After an initiation sequence, the signal can contain separate transmission sequences followed by different messages.

In some applications it is important to change quickly between different waveforms to minimize reconfiguration time. The sequencer allows you to download different test setups into memory. It is possible to directly access the memory via a 8-bit and 9-pin external input, which acceptsTTLsignals.Youcanselectupto256segmentsor sequences via this dynamic segment/sequence control input. It can act as a dynamic switch between the sequences and segments as well.

Figure 9. Agilent 81180A sequence example

Figure 10. Agilent 81180A sequence/segment control Input

memorysizes:16MSaand64MSa.Forthebestmemoryusage, a sequencer helps you create versatile, unique signals.

Agilent 81180A sequence example:

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Createcomplexsignalsinavarietyof software environments

Figure 11.

YoucanchoosebetweentoolslikeMATLABsoftware, NILabVIEWandVisualStudiowithIVIorAgilentwaveformcreationtoolslikeAgilentBenchLinkWaveformBuilderPro,SignalStudio(planned)andAgilentwidebandwaveform creator.

WiththeoptionalBenchLinkWaveformBuilderProyoucan simply create custom, user-defined waveforms and importotherwaveformsfromMATLABandoscilloscopesmeasurements.

You can easily set up simple waveforms like sine waves, pulses,orrampsfromthefrontpanelofthe81180A.Complexmodulation or arbitrary waveforms require waveform creation tools to create realistic signals.

Agilent BenchLinkWaveform Builder Pro

Agilent Signal StudoPulse Builder and Multitone

N7652B Agilent Wideband Waveform Creator

Matlab LabVIEW Visual Studio plusIVI Foundation

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Figure 12. Multi-tone signal on spectrum analyzer. 20 tones spanning ± 25 MHz around 300 MHz, Fs = 4.2GS/s, IMD: -68 dB

Figure 13. Radar pulse with 2 GHz bandwidth. Radarpulsewith2 GHz bandwidth

MATLABsciptexamplesareavailableonwww.agilent.com/find/81180_demoandwillgiveyouajumpstarttogeneratemulti-tone signals, pulsed radar signals and multi-carrier modulated waveforms using the 81180 – standalone or in conjunctionwithaVectorPSG.

Analysis of radar pulse on scope withVSAsoftware

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ElectricalSpecifications

Instrument configurationCharacteristics Description81180A 4.2-GSa/sarbitrarywaveformgeneratorwiththreeoutputpaths,DC-coupleddirectDAC

outputwith1GHzbandwidth,DC-coupled2-Vamplifierwith>600MHzanalogbandwidthor,AC-coupled5dBmamplifierwith1.5GHzanalogbandwidth

81180A-116 Single-channel instrument with 16,000,000 waveform points81180A-216 Dual-channel instrument with 16,000,000 waveform points81180A-264 Dual-channel instrument with 64,000,000 waveform points 81180A-F4G Reconstructionfilter81180A-1CN Rackmountingkitassembly81180A-SYN Synchronization cable to synchronize two dual-channel 81180As to form a four-channel

4.2-GSa/s arbitrary waveform generator system

Interchanneloffsetcontrol(Coursetuning–dual-channelversionsonly)Characteristics DescriptionInitial skew < 200 ps from 1 GSa/s to 4.2 GSa/s; < 1 ns from 100 MSa/s to 1 GSa/s; < 10 ns below

100 MSa/sControlRange 0ton–128points;0to80pointswithexternalsegmentcontrol(n=segmentlength)Resolution 8 pointsAccuracy Same as sample clock accuracy

Interchannelskewcontrol(Finetuning–dual-channelversionsonly)Characteristics DescriptionInitial skew < 200 ps from 1 GSa/s to 4.2 GSa/s; < 1 ns from 100 MSa/s to 1 GSa/s; < 10 ns below

100 MSa/sControlRange -3 ns to +3 nsResolution 10 psAccuracy ±(10%ofsetting+20ps)

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Waveform typeCharacteristics DescriptionStandard A waveform is selected from a built-in library. The standard waveform parameters are

programmable.Arbitrary Arbitrary waveform coordinates are downloaded and stored in memory segments. The

arbitrary waveform parameters are programmable.Sequenced Arbitrary waveforms are downloaded and stored in memory segments. The segments

arearrangedinasequencetablethatstep,loop,jumpandnestonsegmentsinauser-definedconfiguration.Conditionaljumpandnestpendinganeventsignal.

Advanced sequences Same functionality as described for sequenced waveforms except sequences are arranged in the sequence table.

Modulated A modulated waveform is calculated from a built-in library of modulation schemes.Pulse A pulse waveform is calculated and downloaded to the arbitrary waveform memory.

RunmodeCharacteristics DescriptionContinuous Self armed Aselectedoutputfunctionshapeisoutputcontinuously.Nostartcommandsare

required to generate waveforms. Armed Nostartcommandsarerequiredtogeneratewaveforms.Triggered A trigger signal activates a single-shot or counted burst of output waveforms and then

the instrument waits for the next trigger signal.Normalmode The first trigger signal activates the output; consecutive triggers are ignored for the

duration of the output waveform. Override mode The first trigger signal activates the output; consecutive triggers restart the output

waveform whether the current waveform has been completed or not.Gated A waveform is output when a gate signal is asserted. The waveform is repeated until

thegatesignalisde-asserted.Lastperiodisalwayscompleted.

Standard waveformsCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Waveforms are computed and generated every time a standard waveform is selected. Standard waveform library Built-in,autocomputedwaveforms:sine,triangle,square,ramp,pulse,sink,

exponentialrise,exponentialdecay,Gaussian,noiseandDC.Standard waveform control Thestandardwaveformparameterscanbeadjustedtospecificrequirements.The

waveform is recomputed with each parameter change.

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Standard waveforms frequency controlCharacteristics DescriptionRange 10 kHz to 250 MHzResolution 8 digitsAccuracy Internal reference ≤1ppmfrom19ºCto29ºC;1ppm/ºCbelow19ºCorabove29ºC;≤1ppm/yearagingrateExternalreference Sameasaccuracyandstabilityoftheexternalreference.Referenceisappliedtothe

reference input.

Arbitrary waveformsCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Arbitrary waveforms are created on a remote computer and downloaded to the

arbitrary waveform memory through one of the available remote interfaces. The frequency of the waveform is calculated from its programmed sample clock value and the number of waveform points that were used for creating the waveform.

Waveform length 320to16,000,000points(320to64,000,000withOption(264),inmultiplesof32pointsNumberofwaveforms 1 to 16,000Dynamic waveform control Softwarecommandorrear-panelsegmentcontrolinput(D-sub,8-bitlines)Waveformjumptiming Coherentorasynchronous,selectableDACresolution 12 bits

Sequenced waveformsCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Segmentsaregroupedinasequencetablethatlinks,loopsandjumpstonextinuser-

defined scenarios. Sequence steps are advanced on trigger events or remote commands. Eachchannelhasitsownsequencescenario.

Sequence scenario 1 to 1,000 unique scenarios, programmed in sequence tablesSequence table length 1 to 16k stepsStep advance control Auto,once(x“N”)andsteppedLoopcounter Segment loops 1 to 1,000,000 cycles, each segment Sequence loops 1to1,000,000(appliesto“Once”sequenceadvancemodeonly)Accuracy 10 ps

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Arbitrary/sequenced waveforms sample clock controlCharacteristics DescriptionRange 10 MSa/s to 4.2 GSa/s, common or separate for each channelResolution 8 digitsAccuracy Internal reference ≤1ppmfrom19ºCto29ºC;1ppm/ºCbelow19ºCorabove29ºC;1ppm/yearagingrateExternalreference Sameasaccuracyandstabilityoftheexternalreference.Referenceisappliedtothe

reference input or sample clock input.

Advanced sequencingCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Enablesthegroupingofsequencesintoscenariosinawaythatissimilartohow

segmentsaregroupedinasequencetable.Eachchannelhasitsownadvancesequencing generator.

ASequence scenario 1 scenario, programmed in advanced sequence tableDynamic advance sequence control

Softwarecommandorrearpanelsequencecontrolinput(D-sub,8-bitlines)

ASequence table length 1 to 1k stepsStep advance control Auto, once and steppedOnce loop counter 1 to 1,000,000 cycles, each sequence

Analog outputsCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral DC-coupledamplifiedordirectDACorAC-coupledamplifiedoutput,selectableConnectortype SMAOn/off control Output is turned on or off for each channel independently

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DC-analogoutputsDescription

Characteristics Amplified output DirectDACoutputType of output Single-ended ¹ or differential Single-ended ¹ or differentialImpedance 50 Ω, typical 50 Ω, typicalAmplitude control Specified into 50 Ω, levels double into high

impedanceSpecified into 50 Ω, levels double into high impedance

Range,single-ended 50mVp-pto2Vp-p 50mVp-pto500mVp-pRange,differential 100mVp-pto4Vp-p 100mVp-pto1Vp-pResolution 3 digits 3 digitsAccuracy,offset=0V ±(3%+5mV) ±(3%+5mV)Offset control Commonmode,specifiedinto50Ω,levels

double into high impedanceCommonmode,specifiedinto50Ω,levelsdouble into high impedance

Range -1.5Vto+1.5V -1.5Vto+1.5VResolution 3 digits 3 digits Accuracy ±(5%+5mV) ±(5%+5mV)Rise/falltime(10%to90%) 600 ps, typical 350 ps, typicalBandwidth 600MHz,typical(calculated 1GHz,typical(calculated)Overshoot 5%,typical 15%,typicalHarmonic distortion ² -49dBc,1Vp-p -56dBc,0.5Vp-pNonharmonicdistortion² -69dBC,1Vpp,DCto600MHz -64dBc,0.5Vp-p,DCto1GHzSCLK/2spur³ 1Vp-p 0.5Vp-pamplitude 200 MHz -42dBc -63dBc 500 MHz -40dBc -63dBc 800 MHz -36dBc -63dBcSCLK/2-foutspur³ 1Vp-p 0.5Vp-p 200 MHz -45dBc -67dBc 500 MHz -42dBc -67dBc 800 MHz -37dBc -55dBcPhaseNoise² -90dBc/Hz,1Vp-p,10kHzoffset -90dBc/Hz,1Vp-p,10kHzoffset

1. The unused output must be terminated with 50 Ω to ground2. Offset = 0 V, SCLK = 4.2 GSa/s, 32 points sine waveform (131.25 MHz output frequency), typical values3. Offset = 0 V, SCLK = 4.2GSa/s, arbitrary sine waveforms, typical values4. Measured with low pass filter option 81180A-F4G

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RF,AC-coupledanalogoutputCharacteristics DescriptionType of output Single-ended ¹Impedance 50 Ω ¹, typicalAmplitude control Specified into 50 Ω, levels double into high impedanceRange -5dBmto5dBmResolution 3 digits Accuracy ±(3%+0.5dBm)Bandwidth 1.5 GHz, typicalFlatness ±1dB4MHzto1GHz,±2dBto1.5GHz,typicalHarmonic distortion ² -50dBcNonharmonicdistortion² -58dBc,DCto1.5GHzSCLK/2spur³ 200 MHz -68dBc 500 MHz -68dBc 800 MHz -68dBcSCLK/2-foutspur³ 200 MHz -68dBc 500 MHz -68dBc 800 MHz -60dBcPhasenoise² -90dBc/Hz,10kHzoffset

1. The unused output can be left open2. SCLK = 4.2 GSa/s, 32 points sine waveform (131.25 MHz output frequency), typical values3. SCLK = 4.2GSa/s, arbitrary sine waveforms, typical values4. Measured with low pass filter option 81180A-F4G

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Marker outputsCharacteristics DescriptionConnectortype SMBNumberofmarkers Two markers per channelType of output Differential(+)and(-)outputsImpedance 50 Ω, typicalLevelcontrol Specified into 50 Ω, levels double into high impedanceVoltagewindow 0Vto1.25V,single-ended;0Vto2.5V,differentialLowlevel 0Vto0.8V,single-ended;0Vto1.6V,differential High level 0.5Vto1.25V,single-ended;1Vto2.5V,differentialResolution 10mV Accuracy 10%ofsettingWidth control 0SCLKperiodstosegmentlengthPositioncontrol 0 to segment length in 4 point incrementsMarker resolution 4SCLKperiods(programmedaspartoftheoutputwaveform)Initialdelay1) 3.5 ns, +1 sample clock period, typicalInitial skew between marker 1 and marker 2

< 100 ps, typical

Variabledelaycontrol Separate for each markerRange 0 to 3 nsResolution 10 psAccuracy ±(10%ofsetting+20ps)Rise/falltime 1.0 ns, typical

SYNCoutputCharacteristics DescriptionConnectortype SMAType of output Single endedSource Channel1orchannel2Waveform Pulse(32pointswidth),WCOM(waveformdurationpulse)Impedance 50 Ω, typicalAmplitude 1.2V,typical;doublesintohighimpedanceVariablepositioncontrolRange 0 to segment lengthResolution 32 pointsRise/falltime 2 ns, typicalVariablewidthcontrolRange 32 points to segment lengthResolution 32 points

¹) Analog output to marker output

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Trigger inputCharacteristics DescriptionConnectortype SMADrive Channel1,channel2,orbothInput impedance 10 kΩ, typicalPolarity Positive,negative,orboth,selectableDamage level ±20VdcFrequencyrange 0 to 15 MHzTrigger level controlRange -5Vto5VResolution 12bit(2.5mV) Accuracy ±(5%ofsetting+2.5mV) Sensitivity 200mVp-pPulsewidth,minimum 10 nsSystem delay 200 sample clock periods + 50 ns, typicalTrigger delay Separate for each channelRange 0 to 8,000,000 sample clock periodsResolution 8 points Accuracy Same as sample clock accuracySmart trigger Detects a unique pulse width rangeConditionedtrigger < pulse width, > pulse width, <> pulse widthPulsewidthrange 50 ns to 2 sResolution 2 ns Accuracy ±(5%ofsetting+20ns)Trigger holdoff Ignores triggers for a holdoff duration Holdoff range 100 ns to 2 sResolution 2 ns Accuracy ±(5%ofsetting+20ns)Triggerjitter 8 sampling periods

Internal trigger generatorCharacteristics DescriptionSource CommonorseparateforeachchannelMode Timer(waveformstarttowaveformstart);delayed(waveformstoptowaveformstart)TimerRange 100 ns to 2 sResolution 3 digits Accuracy 100 ppmDelayedRange 152 to 8,000,000 sample clock periodsResolution Integer numbers, divisible by 8

4. Trigger input to analog output

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EventinputCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Usedforbranchinginoroutfromasequenceloop.Alsousedforenablingordisablingthe

output in armed mode.Connectortype RearpanelBNCInput impedance 10 kΩ, typicalPolarity Positive,negativeoreither,selectableDamage level ±20VdcFrequencyrange 0 to 15 MHzTrigger level controlRange -5Vto5VResolution 12bit(2.5mV) Accuracy ±(5%ofsetting+2.5mV) Sensitivity 200mVp-pPulsewidth,minimum 10 ns

Sequence/segment control inputCharacteristics DescriptionConnectortype D-sub, 8-bit linesNumberofinputconnectors 1-ch instrument: 8-bit bus + valid line

2-chinstrument:(8-bitbus+validline)perchannelSwitching rate 20 ns + waveform duration minimumInput impedance 10 kΩ, typicalInput level TTL

ExternalreferenceclockinputCharacteristics DescriptionConnectortype RearpanelBNCInput frequency 10 MHz to 100 MHz, programmableInput impedance 50 Ω, typicalInput voltage swing -5dBmto5dBmDamage level 10dBm

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ExternalsampleclockinputCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Externalsignalisfedtoafrequencysplitter.Samefrequencyisappliedtobothchannels.Connectortype Rear-panelSMAInput impedance 50 Ω, typicalInput voltage swing 0dBmto10dBmInput frequency range 2.0 GHz to 4.2 GHzClockdivider 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, … 1/ 256, separate for each channelDamage level 15dBm

Two-instrument synchronizationCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral Two instruments are synchronized via dedicated synchronization cable.

Master instrument controls waveform generation of slave instrument.Initial skew between instruments

20ns+0to16SCLKperiods

Offset control 8SCLKperiodsincrementsClocksource Master sample clock generatorTrigger source Master trigger input

DisplayCharacteristics DescriptionType TFTLCD,back-litSize 4“Resolution 320 x 240 pixels

PeripheraldevicesCharacteristics DescriptionUSBport 1xfront,USBhost,standardA;1xrear,USBdevice,standardBLANport 1000/100/10BASE-TGPIBport IEEE488.2standardinterface,24pinSegment control port 2 x D-sub, 9 pin

Mechanical,EnvironmentalandMaintenanceSpecifications

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PowersupplyCharacteristics DescriptionSource voltage and frequencyRatingrange 100VACto240VACFrequencyrange 50 Hz to 60 HzPowerconsumption 100VA

MechanicalCharacteristics DescriptionDimensions With feet 315x102x395mm(WxHxD) Without feet 315x88x395mm(WxHxD)Weight Without package 4.5 kg Shipping weight 6 kg

EnvironmentalCharacteristics DescriptionOperating temperature 0ºCto40ºCStorage temperature -40ºCto70ºCHumidity 85%RH,noncondensing

CertificationsandcompliancesCharacteristics DescriptionSafety IEC61010-1EMC IEC61326-1:2006

MaintenanceCharacteristics DescriptionGeneral PeriodicrecalibrationisrequiredtomaintainaccuracyofoutputcharacteristicsRecalibrationperiod 2 years

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