Aeroflex 2030 Operations Guide

3020 Digital RF Signal Generator

PXI Module

Operating Manual

Document no. 46892/638

Issue 6

14 March 2007

PREFACE

About this manual

This manual applies to instruments with software issues of 2.0 and higher.

This manual explains how to set up and configure an Aeroflex 3020 digital RF signal
generator PXI module. Where necessary, it refers you to the appropriate installation
documents that are supplied with the module.

This manual provides information about how to configure the module as a stand-alone device.
However, one of the advantages of Aeroflex 3000 Series PXI modules is their ability to form
versatile test instruments, when used with other such modules and running 3000 Series
application software.

Getting Started with afSigGen (supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies each module (see

Associated documentation)) explains how to set up and configure a 3020 Series digital RF

signal generator with a 3010 Series RF synthesizer module. Using the signal generator soft
front panel and/or dll or COM object supplied, the modules form an instrument that provides
the functionality and performance of an integrated, highly-specified signal generator, but with
the adaptability to satisfy a diverse range of test or measurement requirements.

PREFACE

Intended audience

Users who need accurately-generated signals in the UHF spectrum.
This manual is intended for first-time users, to provide familiarity with basic operation.

Programming is not covered in this document but is documented fully in the help files that
accompany the drivers and associated software on the CD-ROM.

Structure

Chapter 1 General information
Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 4 Brief technical description
Chapter 5 Acceptance testing

© Aeroflex International Ltd. 2007

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form

or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,

or recorded by any information storage or retrieval system,
without permission in writing by Aeroflex International Ltd.

(hereafter referred to throughout the document as ‘Aeroflex’).

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PREFACE

Associated documentation

The following documentation covers specific aspects of this equipment:

PXI Modules CD-ROM

3000 Series PXI
Modules Common
Installation Guide

3000 Series PXI
Modules Installation
Guide for Chassis

Getting Started with
afSigGen

PXI Analyzer
Application

PXI Studio User Guide

Part no.
46886/028

Part no.
46882/663

Part no.
46882/667

Part no.
46892/678

Part no: Setting up and using the universal PXI application

Part no:
46892/809

Compilation containing soft front panels, drivers,
application software, data sheets, getting started
and operating manuals for this and other modules
in the 3000 Series.

Detailed information on installing modules into a
chassis, external connections, powering up and
installing drivers.

Explains how to set up a populated chassis ready
for use.

Setting up and using the signal generator
application for 3010 Series and 3020 Series
modules.

that allows you to create a suite of virtual test
instruments.

Setting up and using the universal PXI application
for system configuration and operation.

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PREFACE

Preface

The PXI concept

VXI and GPIB systems meet the specific needs of instrumentation users but are often too
large and expensive for mainstream applications. PC-based instrumentation may cost less but
cannot meet the environmental and operational requirements of many systems.

PXI (PCI Extensions for Instrumentation) is based on CompactPCI, itself based on the PCI
standard. PCI was designed for desktop machines but CompactPCI was designed for
industrial applications, and features a rugged Eurocard format with easy insertion and
removal. PXI adds to the CompactPCI specification by defining system-level specifications
for timing, synchronization, cooling, environmental testing, and software. While PXI extends
CompactPCI, it also maintains complete interoperability so that you can use any CompactPCI­compliant product in a PXI system and vice versa. PXI also makes use of Windows software,
VXI timing and triggering, and VXIplug&play instrument drivers to provide powerful and
affordable systems.

® is a registered trademark of Aeroflex International Inc. in the US

PXI™ is a registered trademark of the PXI Systems Alliance

Windows™, Windows XP™ and Windows NT™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

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PREFACE

Abbreviations/acronyms

AM Amplitude Modulation
ARB Arbitrary Waveform Generator
CW Continuous Wave
DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter
dB Decibels
dBc Decibels relative to the carrier level
dBm Decibels relative to 1 mW
FM Frequency Modulation
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
GND Ground
ISP In-System Programming
LO Local Oscillator
LVDS Low-Voltage Differential Signaling
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
Pk-Pk Peak-to-Peak
PXI PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation
RF Radio Frequency
RMS Root Mean Square
SCSI Small Computer Serial Interface
SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic RAM
SFP Soft Front Panel

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PREFACE

SMA SubMiniature version A (connector)
SMB SubMiniature version B (connector)
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TRIG Trigger
UUT Unit Under Test
VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
VXI VMEbus Extension for Instrumentation

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Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Welcome to the operating manual for the 3020 digital RF signal generator PXI module.
The 3020 is an RF signal generator output module that provides a frequency range of

250 MHz to 2.5 GHz and a level range of +5 dBm −120 dBm. Modulation can be digital or
vector, and the module contains an IQ baseband arbitrary waveform generator. An external
local oscillator provides an LO signal: the 3010 Series RF synthesizer is recommended, where
the two modules together form a digital RF signal generator that occupies only three slots in a
3U PXI chassis.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Applications

The 3020’s performance makes it ideal for generating complex modulated waveforms for
digital radio communications test applications. When used with other Aeroflex PXI RF
modules, complete RF test systems can be designed.

Wide frequency coverage

The 3020 produces IQ-modulated or CW signals between 250 MHz and 2.5 GHz with an IQ
bandwidth of up to 14 MHz. A low noise frequency agile LO input can be provided by the
3010 Series RF synthesizer module. The 3020 is ideal for multi-purpose applications in radio
communications, especially important when testing multi-mode cellular terminals.

Low noise and frequency-agile

When used with a 3010 Series synthesizer, the 3020 provides the low noise floor and speed
necessary to provide high-productivity RFIC testing or the stimulus to frequency-hopping
radios.

RF bursting

As well as maintaining accurate RF output levels, the 3020 can generate modulated RF bursts
to simulate TDMA signal characteristics.

Arbitrary waveform generator (ARB)

The ARB can store 32 MSamples, either as a single long waveform or any number of smaller
waveforms up to the capacity limit of the sample memory. Waveforms transfer quickly
between the PXI controller and the ARB because of the wide bandwidth of the PCI backplane.

IQ vector modulation

The 3020 provides high-quality vector modulation either from the internal ARB or from an
external source via the LVDS data connector.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Triggering

The 3020 provides versatile triggering facilities to provide flexibility when used with other
instruments. Trigger inputs can be routed directly through the LVDS front panel input or
across the PXI backplane. Triggers can generate power bursts and can be programmed into
waveforms to provide trigger outputs for other instruments.

Signal routing

A configurable routing matrix provides flexibility in how you interconnect signals on the PXI
backplane, the LVDS front-panel input and the module’s internal functions. Predefined
routing scenarios can be loaded, or new scenarios created to meet particular requirements.

Software

The 3020 is supplied with a VXI PNP driver and soft front panel for use as a self-contained
module. An instrument-level signal generator soft front panel, dll and COM object are also
supplied, which allow you to use the 3020 together with a 3010 or 3011 RF Synthesizer.
Refer to Getting Started with afSigGen (part no. 46892/678) supplied on the PXI Modules
CD-ROM part no. 46886/028.

® allows you to design your own, or system-specific, complex modulation files for

use with the 3020’s ARB.
RF Investigator, also supplied with the module, is an application that provides combined

operation of all Aeroflex 3000 Series modules from a single user interface, especially useful
for acceptance testing.

PXI Studio, also supplied with the module, configures your PXI modules as logical
instruments that will eventually run analysis plugins to suit any modulation scheme.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Deliverable items

• 3020 RF Signal Generator PXI module

• PXI Modules CD-ROM part no. 46886/028, containing soft front panels, drivers,

application software, data sheets, getting started and operating manuals for this and other
modules in the 3000 Series

• 3000 Series PXI Modules Common Installation Guide, part no. 46882/663

• 3000 Series PXI Modules Installation Guide for Chassis, part no. 46882/667

• SMA connector cable, part no. 43138/421 (2 off)

• SMA connector saver, part no. 46885/224

Cleaning

Before commencing any cleaning, switch off the rack and disconnect it from the supply. You
can wipe the front panel of the module using a soft cloth moistened in water, taking care not
to wet the connectors. Do not use aerosol or liquid solvent cleaners.

Putting into storage

If you put the module into storage, ensure that the following conditions are not exceeded:
Temperature range: −20 to +70°C (−4 to +158°F)

Humidity: 5 to 93%, non-condensing

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Chapter 2 INSTALLATION

WARNING

Initial visual inspection

Refer to the 3000 Series Common Installation Guide 46882/663.

Handling precautions

Refer to the 3000 Series Common Installation Guide 46882/663.

Hardware installation

Installing the module into the PXI chassis

Refer to the 3000 Series Common Installation Guide 46882/663 and Installation Guide for
Chassis 46882/667.

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INSTALLATION

Coaxial connector torque settings and maintenance

Torque settings

Use a torque spanner to tighten SMA connectors together, in order to ensure consistent
matching and to avoid mechanical stress. Torque settings for connectors are:

0.56 Nm test torque (development use, semi-permanent installations)
1 Nm final torque (permanent installations)
Never use pliers to tighten connectors.

Maintenance

Clean connectors regularly, using a cotton bud dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Wipe within the
connector cavity, then use a dry cotton bud to finish off. Check for any deposits.

Do not use other cleaners, as they can cause damage to the plastic insulators within the
connectors.

When joining connectors, try to minimize relative rotation between the mating parts as you
tighten the nut

Cap unused connectors.

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Chapter 3 OPERATION

Front-panel connectors

1 DATA 68-way SCSI connector for LVDS

I/O.
See Appendix B for details.

1

PWR

REV

20dBm MAX

RF OUT

DATA

10 MHz

I/O

LO IN

3020

C5862

2 RF OUT

2

3 10 MHz I/O Two SMA I/O sockets in parallel.

3

4 LO IN 1.5 to 3 GHz, nominally 0 dBm.

4

RF output, −120 to +5 dBm. SMA
socket, 50 Ω.

Input

Frequency standard input for
sampling clock. 0.4 to 4 V pk-pk
into 50 Ω.
Output
Link-through from input.

SMA socket, 50 Ω.

Maximum safe power

Reverse power handling: not to
exceed +20 dBm

Fig. 3-1 3020 front panel

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OPERATION

Soft front panel (af3020_sfp)

The soft front panel provides a graphical interface for operating the module. It is intended for
testing and diagnosing, for demonstration and training, and for basic operation of the module.
It represents most of the functions available in the instrument driver. It is not however a
comprehensive application suitable for measurements; for this, use the afSigGen DLL or
afcomSigGen COM object.

Installation

The soft front panel is installed during the driver installation process (refer to the 3000 Series
PXI Modules Common Installation Guide, part no. 46882/663).

Open the AF3020_sfp.exe file: this is in the C:\VXIPNP|WinNT\af3020\ directory on a
Windows NT machine, for example. It is also accessible from the Windows Start menu under
Programs\Aeroflex\PXI Module Front Panels\AF3020 Front Panel. The soft front panel,
similar to that in Fig. 3-2, is displayed.

Detailed help information

Soft front panel controls are all available as driver export functions unless noted otherwise,
and are documented in the help files (page 3-25). This operating manual provides an
overview of the facilities that the module provides and summarizes its operation; however,
refer to the help files for detailed descriptions of functions together with their parameter lists
and return values.

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Menu bar

OPERATION

RF settings

Sample rate

Fig. 3-2 3020 soft front panel

C6114

ARB handling

Triggering

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Soft front panel controls

Menu bar

File

Click Exit to close the application.

Settings

Load and Save allow you to load and save soft front panel configurations from and to your
preferred locations. If you did not change the default location when installing the software, it
is C:\VXIPNP\WinNT\af3020\settings, and configurations are saved as .ini files.

You can edit, copy and paste settings files as required; for example, you may want to

save only a new routing setup without changing other parameters. Edit the saved .ini
file using a text editor (for example, Notepad) to remove unwanted parameters. Ensure
only that you do not delete the General (VendorID, DeviceID) and Version
(Major/Minor) parameters. Save the changed file. When the settings file is next loaded,
the configuration of the soft front panel changes to match the parameters remaining in
the settings file, leaving all other settings unchanged.

Directories lets you choose the locations for your front-panel configuration settings, ARB
files and catalogs, synthesizer plugin DLLs and calibration files.

Synthesizer plugins must support a VXIPNP (VISA) RF synthesizer resource capable of

1.5 GHz to 3 GHz. Certain exported functions are also required: refer to online help for
details.

LVDS: select the Data Size (14-bit or padded to 16-bit) and Sign (unsigned/signed) to match
different data types.

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

IQ Bandwidth Correction. Normally off. On Manual, provides up to 3 dB compensation to
correct for roll-off on the internal analog IQ path. The maximum correction of 3 dB provides
a nominally flat response across 14 MHz. The maximum available power from the module is
reduced by the correction figure selected.

Routing Scenarios allows you to select a predefined routing matrix connection. A tick
against the scenario’s title shows that it is selected.

If you select a scenario, and then a second, any connected or enabled outputs common to both
scenarios are overwritten by the second. Enabled outputs in the first scenario that do not
appear in the second also remain active. If the second scenario changes any outputs that were
used by the first, the first scenario is invalidated. This process extends to further scenarios.

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Routing Matrix displays a matrix that provides interconnection between input and output
signals on the PXI backplane bus, the DATA connector and the 3020’s internal circuitry, as
shown diagrammatically in Fig. 3-3. This provides great flexibility in how you route signals
between modules.

PXI Star
PXI LBL[0]–[12]
PXI Trig[0]–[7]

PXI BACKPLANE BUS

INTERNAL
FUNCTIONS

ROUTING MATRIX

ARB Trigger
ARB Marker1–4
RF Off Ext
Mod Off Ext
Freeze Ext
GND

3020 PXI MODULE

DATA

LVDS Marker 1–4
LVDS Aux[0]–[4]
LVDS Spare 0–2

Fig. 3-3 Routing matrix in 3020

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Use the routing matrix (Fig. 3-4) to interconnect signals. Output signals form the body of the
matrix. Select appropriate input signals from the drop-down menus under each down-arrow to
create the interconnections.

Check the boxes to enable the outputs. Reset sets all input signals to GND, which is the
default state.

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

When operating the 3020 in default signal generator mode (routing matrix reset), all necessary
input, output and trigger signals are available on front-panel DATA or SMA connectors and
there is no need to configure the matrix. If you need to set up particular signal routings, you
can define these using the drop-down menus on the matrix and save them using the Load and
Save commands in Settings, or use Routing Scenarios to access pre-set alternative routings,
or contact Aeroflex if you need assistance in defining particular routing requirements.

Output enable
check box

Output signal

Input signal
selection

Input signal

C5971

Fig. 3-4 Routing matrix inputs and outputs

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Analog Modulation displays the screen for setting up internal AM and FM modulation
(Fig. 3-5). Analog modulation is enabled when Modulation Source is set to Internal AM or
Internal FM.

The modulation source for internal AM/FM analog modulation is a sinusoid with user-settable
frequency (modulation rate).

Fig. 3-5 Analog modulation setup screen

Analog Modulation

Modulation Depth (%) sets AM modulation depth, in %.

Modulation Rate (Hz) sets AM modulation rate, in Hz.

Deviation (Hz) sets FM deviation, in Hz.

Modulation Rate (Hz) sets FM modulation rate, in Hz.

Options

Allows you to enable or disable additional instrument options if you have the appropriate
password (available from the Aeroflex sales desk).

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Click Edit to display the options screen. Disabled options are shown grayed out. To enable
an option, enter the appropriate password. Click Enable. The enabled option is shown
highlighted in green. Click OK.

User Cal

Calibration is needed to ensure that some specifications — such as carrier leak — are met, and
are guaranteed only if a user calibration has been performed. The module calibrates at the
current frequency, or at a range of frequencies, and stores the results so that if you change
frequency and return again, the calibration still applies.

In some cases, an LO signal is required; the user calibration screen prompts for the
LO Plugin Filename. You can browse for this and boot the selected device from the User
Calibration screen.

IQ Calibration

Cal Current Frequency calibrates the IQ modulator at the current frequency.

Calibration is valid for frequencies within ±1 MHz of the current frequency. The plugin
is not used, but the LO signal must be present at the correct frequency.

Cal All Bands calibrates the IQ modulator over the entire frequency range of the

module and returns the instrument to its current state. The plugin is required.

Cal Selected Band calibrates the IQ modulator over individual bands and returns the

instrument to its current state. The plugin is required.

Store Single Point/Banded to File lets you save calibrations using the standard

Windows browser. Calibrations are saved as .ciq files.

Restore Single Point/Banded from File lets you restore .ciq calibrations using the

standard Windows browser.

Detector Zero

Zero sets the levelling detector to zero. This ensures that the module meets the level

accuracy specified in the data sheet. No LO plugin or LO signal is needed.

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MENU BAR ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Fig. 3-6 User calibration screen

Help

Instrument Information provides the module’s PXI resource code and serial number,
revision numbers for driver, FPGA and PCI, and its last calibration date.

About provides the version and date of the soft front panel.

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Boot

Click Boot to initialize the module and view the Boot Resource window. Resources available
for initializing are shown in blue.

Select the 3020 you want to boot.

Boot default FPGA configuration box.
Check this. Do not change the configuration unless you are advised otherwise.

EEPROM caching box.
Check this, so that when you boot a particular module for the first time, calibration data is
read from the module and placed in the local cache that you define in the
EEPROM Cache Path. This initial boot time is of the order of 45 seconds. Then check the
EEPROM caching box at subsequent power-ups of this module to provide considerably faster
boot times. The EEPROM caching box is cleared at each power-down.

Click OK. While you select the boot resource, the indicator is amber. Once the module has
initialized, the indicator changes to green in a few seconds.

If no calibration data is available, the driver returns a caution. If this happens, return the
module for calibration.

s/n:

After the module initializes, this field displays its serial number.

Res:

After the module initializes, this field displays its VISA resource string.

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RF settings

The controls available in this group allow you to configure up to 128 channels for frequency,
level, leveling mode, and other parameters. These parameters are stored, and are recalled as
each channel is selected. Select by clicking the up/down arrows of the RF Channel field.

RF Channel

Sets the currently active channel in a range of 0 to 127.

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Chan List

Click this to set up each of up to 128 channels (Fig. 3-7). You can edit, copy and paste
(page 3-4) the settings to make setup quick and easy.

Fig. 3-7 Edit all channel settings

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Edit the grid in the upper part of the screen by means of the fields in the lower part. Most
fields (Channel, RF Freq (Hz), etc) are similar to those on the soft front panel. Edit each
channel individually or by range for:

Channel

RF Freq (Hz)
RF Levelling Mode
RF RMS dBc
RF Level (dBm)
RF Output Enable
RF Gate Off

Click on the link for details. Names of fields on the soft front panel may differ slightly from
these, but the function is the same.

Check the Automatically set focus from grid select box to make the associated field active
when you click on a channel parameter in the grid.

If you check the Link channel selection to main panel box, clicking on any parameter of a
channel on this screen makes it become the active channel on the soft front panel.

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Click Edit Range to display the Edit Channel Range screen (Fig. 3-8), which lets you apply
changes to a set of channels simultaneously, speeding up channel setup.

Define start and finish values for address numbers in the Chan range, from: and to: fields.

Insert values and click Set for each field. You are asked to confirm each action. When
finished, click Close to return to the Channel List screen.

Fig. 3-8 Edit all channel settings

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

RF Frequency (Hz)

Set the output frequency using the up/down arrows or by entering the frequency in Hz or
scientific (e) notation, in the range 250 MHz to 2.5 GHz.

Note: the Required LO Freq (Hz) box shows the frequency that needs to be set on the
3010/3011 synthesizer to give the chosen RF frequency at the 3020’s output.

Step size: double-click on the step value under the frequency field to set up the size of
frequency step.

RF Level (dBm)

Set the output level using the up/down arrows or by entering the value in dBm in the range

−120 to +5 dBm with 0.01 dB resolution.

Step size: double-click on the step value under the RF level field to set up the size of level
step.

Output

Enable or disable the RF output.

RMS (dBc)



waveform. When using other sources of IQ, this information may not be present, in which
case the RMS value needs to be entered in order to achieve the calibrated output level.

For files that do not contain RMS level header information, you can enter the RMS value of
the signal here, and select RMS in the Levelling Mode field. The power output then matches
that selected in the RF Level (dBm) field.

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files contain header information that indicates the RMS power level of the

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Gate RF

Determines whether RF output is turned off below a predetermined level. If set to 1

(enabled), this turns the RF output for the active channel off when )Q(I22+ is near to zero.

This minimizes IQ leakage to a nominal –80 dBc during periods when the signal is ‘off’.

Attenuator Hold

As the step attenuator changes range, small changes in VSWR can occur. Check the box to
freeze the attenuator on its current range.

The maximum positive excursion is restricted to the 8 dB range of the attenuator pad, but you
can reduce the RF level over a range of up to 40 dB. However, the level accuracy
specification is invalid if you exceed the pad’s range by more than a few dB.

With attenuator hold disabled, the RF level hardware is set for optimum level accuracy and
spectral purity, and changes to the attenuator setting are possible.

Note that level accuracy and spectral purity cannot be guaranteed outside the normal level
range.

The current active RF channel cannot be changed while attenuator hold is on.

Levelling Mode

Auto (RMS/Pk) sets leveling automatically to RMS for ARB files that contain appropriate

header information (most 

header information (for example, inputs via the DATA connector).

Frozen freezes leveling at the current settings.

Peak causes the set RF Level to appear at the RF output if you apply maximum full-scale I

and Q sample values. As I and Q are decreased, the output decreases proportionally.

RMS causes the set RF Level to appear at the RF output if the RMS value of the applied IQ
data stream equals the value set in the RMS (dBc) field. When you select this leveling mode,
the RMS (dBc) field is set to a default value of 0.

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files), and to peak-to-peak for inputs that do not contain

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RF SETTINGS ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Modulation Source

Select between:

LVDS (external modulation via DATA connector on front panel)

ARB (internal modulation using the arbitrary waveform generator)
None (CW) (no modulation, carrier wave only). None (CW) sets I and Q to maximum

level.

Internal AM
Internal FM

Actual Level

Shows the current actual output level achieved by the module. A red indicator beside the
RF Level (dBm) field shows either that attenuator hold is enabled or that the output level is
not achieving the level requested.

Max Level

Shows the maximum possible output achievable by the module for the current settings and
waveform selected.

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Sample rates

ARB Sample Rate (Hz)

Set the ARB’s sample rate when Modulation Source is set to ARB.

LVDS Sample Rate (Hz)

Sets the LVDS sample rate when Modulation Source is set to LVDS. The instrument
calculates the interpolation automatically to place the interpolated frequency in the range 44 to
66 MHz.

External Reference

Checked: External 10 MHz reference via front-panel SMA connector
Unchecked: 10 MHz reference from PXI chassis.

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LO frequency

Required LO Freq (Hz)

Shows the frequency that needs to be set on the 3010/3011 synthesizer to give the chosen RF
frequency at the 3020’s output. Double-click in this field, copy the value, and paste into the
RF Frequency (Hz) field on the 3010/3011 soft front panel.

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ARB handling

Introduction

The ARB is a dual-channel arbitrary waveform IQ baseband source generator. It is used to
generate signals from samples stored in non-volatile memory. Four marker bits may be stored
with the samples, and these are processed to maintain their time relationship to the output
waveforms.



waveform file that can be loaded onto a 3020 RF signal generator. It is also possible to
package and download files that have been created using other tools. Arbitrary waveforms

that can be created by 



46882/599) that explains how to create, download and package waveforms to run on the ARB,
and a user guide (part no. 46882/627) that details the different modulation schemes supported.



Aeroflex website http://www.aeroflex.com/iqcreator.

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is a software package that allows you to create and package an arbitrary

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cover a wide range of digital modulation schemes.

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is supplied on a CD-ROM together with a ‘getting started’ manual (part no.

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and its associated documentation are also available to download from the

ARB File Catalogue

This field displays files currently loaded into the ARB’s memory.

Add

Lets you add an ARB waveform to the ARB File Catalogue, using the standard Windows

browser. The file must be in .aiq format (as generated by 

of ARB files and headers are given in Format of ARB Files (page A-1).

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). Details of the format

File Info

Provides information about the currently selected ARB file, such as file name and maximum
output level.

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ARB HANDLING ON SOFT FRONT PANEL

Delete

Deletes the currently selected ARB file from the specified catalog.

Reload

Reloads an ARB file from hard disk to the specified catalog.

Reload All

Reloads all ARB files from hard disk. This may improve performance if the ARB memory
has become fragmented.

Delete All

Deletes all ARB files from the specified catalog.

Save Cat

Saves a catalog of the currently loaded files into a new folder. This function is available only
on the soft front panel.

Load Cat

Loads a previously saved catalog of files from a named folder.

Start Play

Plays the selected ARB file and displays its filename. This function automatically sets the IQ
source to ARB, and the VCO frequency appropriate to the file being played.

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Triggering

Trigger setup for the external ARB trigger. ARB trigger sources are:

PXI backplane Trigger bus

LVDS AUXiliary inputs Front-panel DATA connector
TTL TRIG input on front panel SMB
Star trigger Star controller card in Slot 2.

Select trigger sources with the routing matrix (page 3-8).

ARB Trigger

On (external) Dependent on Trigger Edge and Trigger Mode

Off Internal software triggering

Trigger Edge

Selects the positive- or negative-going edge of a pulse to trigger the ARB.

Trigger Mode

Gated Begins playing the ARB file continuously on receipt of the leading edge of a

gate pulse. After the trailing edge of the gate, the ARB file continues playing
until its end, then stops.

Single-shot Plays the ARB file once through.

Driver export functions

On-line help and functional documentation for driver export functions are available on the
CD-ROM supplied with your module. They are installed onto your computer at the same time
as the drivers.

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DRIVER EXPORT FUNCTIONS

Driver installation folder

Find help and functional documentation in the driver installation folder on your computer.
This is typically:
C:\vxipnp\winnt\af3020

Help

Within the driver installation folder are help files that provide descriptions, parameter lists and
return values. Help files are provided in three formats:

af3020.doc 3020 function documentation
af3020.hlp 3020 Visual BASIC function reference
af3020_C.hlp 3020 C language function reference

We recommend that you use the C or Visual Basic formats, as these are easier to navigate.

Text file

Windows Help file format

3-25

DRIVER EXPORT FUNCTIONS

The file opens at the Contents page:

Fig. 3-9 Online help contents — example

Hyperlinks from here take you to

Introduction

Assumptions

Error codes

Functions listings.

3-26

DRIVER EXPORT FUNCTIONS

Functions listings

Functions are grouped by type. Click on the hyperlink for details of the function. Each
function has a description of its purpose, and may have a list of parameters and return values.

Fig. 3-12 Function description — example

3-27

Digital RF signal generator using 3010/3011 and 3020

Refer to 3000 Series PXI Modules Installation Guide for Chassis (part no. 46882/667) and
Getting Started with afSigGen (part no. 46892/678), both supplied on the CD-ROM with the

module, for detailed information on creating a fully functional digital signal generator using
the 3020 and 3010/3011 together. The afSigGen soft front panel and associated dll/COM
object combine the functions of the individual modules to provide a single interface with the
appearance and functionality of an integrated instrument.

3-28

Appendix A Format of ARB files

General

The ARB stores digital representations of waveforms. Any number of waveforms can be
stored, up to a total capacity of 32 Msamples. The memory used is volatile.

Each waveform consists of two components, I and Q. When the ARB is enabled and one of
the waveforms selected, it is converted into a pair of analog signals that can be used to drive
the I and Q channels of the RF modulator. Waveform data files are created externally and
require packaging before they can be used by the ARB.

Each sample contains two 14-bit numbers, one each for I and Q. To minimize the required
file size and reduce aliasing problems, the ARB includes an interpolator to increase the D-A
converter sample rate by factors of between 2 and 3072 so that the D-A converter runs at
between 44 and 66 M sample/s.

A waveform is looped continuously. The rate at which the sample plays is set during file
creation.

An example showing data rates and sizes for an IS-95 waveform

IS-95 has a chip rate of 1.2288 Mchip/s. For our purposes we will consider a chip to be the
significant symbol. Each symbol must be sampled at least four times. This would give a rate
of 4.9152 Msample/s. There are 24 576 symbols per 20 ms frame. Four frames would have
98 304 symbols, which after oversampling gives 393 216 samples. As the oversample ratio
increases, the file becomes larger.

When the above waveform is selected and played, it is read out of the memory at

4.9152 Msample/s. The ARB interpolates this data stream so that it has a data rate of

58.9824 Msample/s.

A-1

FORMAT OF ARB FILES

The data is written to the two 14-bit D-A converters at 58.9824 Msample/s. The analog
outputs from the D-A converters are then filtered to remove switching and quantization noise
and high-frequency images. The I and Q outputs are then routed to the RF modulator.

Markers

Markers are used to mark important events within the file; for example, the start of a TDMA
slot or frame.

A-2

FORMAT OF ARB FILES

Format for header of ARB IQ files (*.aiq)

Comment No. of bytes

[File]

Date= Date file was created (mm/dd/yyyy) 12

Time= Time file was created (hh:mm:ss) 10

PackSWVers=nn.nn SW version of Packager (files that are

created using software other than



Samples= No. of IQ Samples as an ASCII number 8

Title= Name of AIQ file without extension and

without path

SampleRate= In Hz, in steps of 100 Hz, converted

from user entry in packager

Description= Description field entered in packager 120

RMS= RMS value of the stored waveform 9

RelRMS= RMS relative to maximum (dB) 8

CrestFactor= Crest factor of stored waveform 8

[Assign]

Mkr1= Marker 1 assignment (not used or

general)

Mkr2= Marker 2 assignment (not used or

general)

Mkr3= Marker 3 assignment (not used or

general)

Mkr4= Marker 4 assignment (not used or

general)

®

must set nn.nn = 00.00)

5

80

8

12

12

12

12

1

1

A-3

FORMAT OF ARB FILES

All headers are stored as ASCII strings, each line terminated with CR/LF.

The header is terminated by a ^Z. Data following the header is the IQ and marker data stored
as IQIQIQ…

The format is:

bit number 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16

S Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q M2 M1

bit number 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

S I I I I I I I I I I I I I M4 M3

where Mn = marker number n, S = sign bit.

The last 32-bit value in the file is a checksum that is calculated as the running unsigned sum
of the 32-bit numbers.

A-4

Appendix B DATA connector and timing

The DATA connector is a 68-way female SCSI-type LVDS (low-voltage differential
signaling) interface. It can be used to input data and associated control and timing signals.

The DATA connector is shown in Fig. B-1. Signals are transmitted using LVDS to
ANSI/TIA/EIA-644.

34

68

Fig. B-1 DATA connector (looking onto front panel)

35

1

C5504

The DATA interface provides:

• input for IQ data

• input/output for trigger and marker signals.

The electrical level is LVDS: VOH typically 1.38 V, VOL typically 1.03 V

B-1

DATA CONNECTOR AND TIMING

Table B-1 DATA pin-out

Contact Function Contact Function

1 AUX0- 35 AUX0+
2
3
4
5
6
7 GND 41 GND
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28 GND 62 GND
29
30
31
32
33
34

AUX1−
AUX2−
SPARE1−
SPARE2−
CLK_OUT−

CLK_IN−
D0−
D1−
D2−
D3−
D4−
D5−
D6−
D7−
D8−
D9−
D10−
D11−
D12−
D13−
D14−
D15−
IQSELECT_IN−
IQSELECT_OUT−
SPARE0−

MARKER1−
MARKER2−
MARKER3−
MARKER4−
AUX3−
AUX4−

36 AUX1+
37 AUX2+
38 SPARE1+
39 SPARE2+
40 CLK_OUT+

42 CLK_IN+
43 D0+
44 D1+
45 D2+
46 D3+
47 D4+
48 D5+
49 D6+
50 D7+
51 D8+
52 D9+
53 D10+
54 D11+
55 D12+
56 D13+
57 D14+
58 D15+
59 I/QSELECT_IN+
60 IQSELECT_OUT+
61 SPARE0+

63 MARKER1+
64 MARKER2+
65 MARKER3+
66 MARKER4+
67 AUX3+
68 AUX4+

B-2

DATA CONNECTOR AND TIMING

LVDS data used as IQ input

Data is supplied to the LVDS interface using a 16-bit bus. The D/A converters are 14 bits and
by default the 3020 uses bits [15:2]; however, it is possible to select to use [13:0] instead.
Similarly, data is signed two’s complement by default, but it is possible to select unsigned
instead. See LVDS (page 3-4).

IQ data pairs are clocked sequentially, with I always followed by Q. I data is clocked into the
3020 on the first CLK_IN edge following IQSELECT_IN going high. Q data is clocked in on
the first edge following IQSELECT_IN going low.

Multiple CLK_IN cycles can occur between IQSELECT_IN changing state, and CLK_IN can
be any frequency up to 132 MHz. However, the resulting IQ sample pair rate must be the
same as the sample rate set for the instrument. For this to occur, it is important to lock
CLK_IN to the same 10 MHz reference that the instrument is using, otherwise frequency drift
will cause periodic data errors.

IQSELECT_IN

CLK_IN

IQ Data input
D0 to D15

xxxx

I

QQ

B-3

II

C5886

DATA CONNECTOR AND TIMING

Data in is latched on the rising edge of CLK_IN. CLK_IN must be locked to the same
10 MHz reference as the 3020.

Markers

There are four marker inputs on the DATA connector. The markers can be used for various
functions such as triggered or addressed frequency hopping.

B-4

Chapter 4 BRIEF TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Introduction

The 3020 is a Digital RF Signal Generator PXI module. It contains dividers to give a
frequency range of 250 MHz to 2.5 GHz, IQ modulators, leveling control, step attenuation to

−120 dBm, and an IQ baseband arbitrary waveform generator. It does not contain a local
oscillator, relying instead on a 3010 RF Synthesizer to provide an LO signal. The two
modules together then form a digital RF signal generator.

The 3020 comprises two printed circuit boards, both aligned with the PXI card slots. The
logic and control board contains the PCI interface, baseband VCO, IQ ARB, leveling control
and an external LVDS data interface. The RF board is housed in a full clamshell shield,
containing RF dividers, IQ modulators, output amplifier and step attenuator.

Only the logic board connects to the PXI backplane, so power and control to the RF board is
routed through the logic board. A single 40-way ribbon cable connects the boards, handling
power to the RF board, differential analog IQ, analog leveling signals and various switched
control signals.

A block schematic for the instrument is shown in Fig. 4-1.

Logic and control board

The PCI interface uses an FPGA, which boots up at power-on from a local ISP PROM. The
interface provides all the required PCI-compliant handshaking and data transfer. A serial
EEPROM is used for calibration data as well as all module information, such as serial
number.

A baseband VCO generates a clock signal for the IQ generation and processing. This is a
fractional-N-based system, operating from 88 to 132 MHz and using either the PXI 10 MHz
clock or an external 10 MHz signal as its reference.

4-1

BRIEF TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Analog IQ signals are generated by two DACs, their clocks supplied directly from the VCO at
88–132 MHz. The DACs interpolate at 2x, giving a data rate of 44–66 MHz. The DACs each
produce differential signals that are fed through filters, two for each DAC. The data for the
DACs has three possible sources: static registers for CW operation, the internal ARB, or the
LVDS data interface.

The ARB consists of SDRAM devices configured as 64-bit-wide memory. An SDRAM
controller handles bursted writing and reading from the memory. The ARB sample width is
32-bit: 14-bit I, 14-bit Q, and 4-bit markers. The memory is configured as 64-bit to provide
capacity to set up bursts and perform the frequent auto-refreshes required of SDRAM.

The LVDS interface provides a digital input. A rate-matching FIFO is used to allow the data
source to use an independent clock, but it must be assumed that it is locked to the same
reference for correct operation.

Digital interpolation filters allow a range of data rates less than the 44 to 66 MHz clock range.
The highest order of interpolation is 3072, which means the lowest sample rate is 14.323 kHz.
These filters are used on both ARB and LVDS data. The 3020 applies all corrections to IQ
data in the digital domain. This includes DC offset, gain imbalance and phase skew between I
and Q. Additional digital filters are used to correct for inaccuracy in the analog reconstruction
filters and frequency response of the DACs.

A closed-loop leveling control drives leveling on the RF board via a 14-bit DAC. The signal
from an RF detector after this stage is converted by an ADC.

The leveling loop derives its error signal by comparing the input to the comparator from the
RF detector ADC, and the wanted IQ power. The IQ power is converted to detector volts in a
look-up table. During bursted IQ data, the loop can be frozen while ramping IQ data up or
down, and can also switch off the signal between bursts, improving on-off ratio.

A burst of data from the detector ADC can be stored and retrieved by the software driver,
which is useful for operations such as offset-nulling the ADC and performing IQ calibration.
During IQ calibration short test-signals are loaded to the ARB, and by synchronizing ADC
data capture, the driver can make the necessary calculations and corrections to IQ offsets, gain
and skew.

4-2

BRIEF TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

RF board

LO input and RF output is via front-panel-mounted SMA connectors. The LO input is in the
range 1.5 to 3 GHz at a nominal level of 0 dBm. Frequency division extends the available RF
output frequency range down to 250 MHz. The RF signal is generated using an IQ modulator,
which accepts divided LO and IQ baseband signals.

The LO input signal drives a chain of three dividers. A signal at the required output frequency
is routed from the appropriate divider to one of two IQ modulators via harmonic filtering.

One modulator covers frequencies from 250 MHz to 1 GHz; the other, frequencies from
1 GHz to 2.5 GHz. Filtering is repeated after the modulators. The appropriate signal is routed
to the output section.

A PIN attenuator operates over a range of at least 20 dB. The drive to this level control
incorporates a shaping network to approximate to logarithmic control. The leveling is entirely
under software control and as such is completely flexible.

Level detection takes the form of voltage sensing behind a 50 ohm resistor.

The switchable step attenuator operates in increments of 8 dB, from 2 dB up to 130 dB. The
attenuator uses 50 ohm resistive pads that are switched in and out of circuit. The incremental
attenuation values are 32, 8, 32, 16 and 32 dB.

The detector output is amplified and buffered before being fed back to the logic board for A-D
conversion. A temperature-sensing mode is provided, where the detector is disabled and the
output replicates the voltage. This can be measured and used to periodically adjust calibration
in accordance with temperature and stored data.

4-3

BRIEF TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

FREQUENCY

DIVIDER

2



FREQUENCY

DIVIDER

2



FREQUENCY

DIVIDER

2



LO IN

1.5 to 3 GHz

10 MHz REF

LVDS
DATA

BAND

BAND BAND

IQ MOD

250 MHz to

2.5 GHz

RATE

MATCHING

ARB

(SDRAM)

FracN
VCO

2to130dB

PIN

ATTEN

SHAPER

50 R

DETECTOR

STEP

ATTENUATOR

8dB

RF OUTPUT

250 MHz to 2.5 GHz

RF BOARD

IQ MOD

IQ MOD

DAC

DAC

CORRECTION

MUX

INTERPOLATION

LEVELING
CONTROL

DAC

DETECTORALC

ALC DETECTOR

ADC

PCI
BUS

PCI

INTERFACE

MISC

CONTROL

AND

READBACK

LOGIC AND CONTROL BOARD

C5744

Fig. 4-1 Block schematic diagram

4-4

Chapter 5 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Introduction

The test procedures in this chapter enable you to verify that the 3020 digital RF signal
generator is meeting its specified performance.

Abbreviations

Throughout the chapter, the following abbreviations are used:

UUT Unit Under Test
SFP Soft Front Panel

Test procedures

Each test procedure shows you how to configure the test equipment and then describes how to
perform the test. Tables are provided for recording your results. Measurements should fall
within the maximum and minimum limits indicated, provided that you use the recommended
test equipment and adhere to the test precautions.

The tests recommend the use of conventional ‘rack and stack’ test equipment, apart from the
LO for the 3020 UUT, where an Aeroflex 3011 RF synthesizer is recommended, although a
conventional signal generator may be used. Other PXI modules may be used as long as they
comply with the minimum specification.

Controlling the UUT

If a separate ‘rack and stack’ signal generator is being used as an LO for the 3020, then
control of the UUT is via the af3020 SFP. A column in the results tables advises the required
LO frequency for the signal generator.

5−1

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

If a 3011 PXI RF synthesizer is being used as an LO for the 3020, then control of the 3011
and 3020 is greatly simplified by using the SigGen SFP. This controls both modules together
so that the LO is set automatically to the required frequency.

Note: these test procedures are written assuming that you use the SigGen SFP. They may
differ slightly if you use the af3020 SFP.

Both SFPs are on the supplied CD−ROM (part no. 46886/028) as part of the common
installation.

Follow the instructions provided in the 3000 Series Common Installation Guide (part no.
46882/663) to ensure that this software is correctly installed.

Each test procedure relies on the module being set to its power−up conditions. To avoid
switching the instrument off and back on, reboot the module via the SFP as follows:

af3020 SFP:

• Click on Boot.

• Select the appropriate resource from the list.

• Click on OK.

• After a few seconds, the indicator turns green to show that the boot sequence has

completed successfully.

SigGen SFP:

• Click on Boot.

• Select the appropriate AF3020: resource from the list.

• Select the appropriate LO synth: resource from the list.

• Click on Boot Instrument.

• After a few seconds, the indicator turns green to show that the boot sequence has

completed successfully.

Note that for clarity, the PXI chassis and controller are not shown in the test equipment
set−up diagrams.

5−2

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Recommended test equipment

The test equipment recommended is shown below. Alternative equipment may be used
provided it complies with the stated minimum specification. The minimum specification is
only an indication of the required performance. With all measurements, you should ensure
that the performance of the test equipment has adequate stand−off from the specification of
the UUT.

Description Minimum specification Example Test parameters

PXI synthesizer or
signal generator

Power meter and
sensor

Spectrum analyzer 250 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Oscilloscope 10 MHz Tektronix TDS3032 10 MHz reference

1.5 GHz to 3 GHz,
0 dBm

1.5 GHz to 2.5 GHz Aeroflex 6960B and

RF level linearity
±0.01 dB per 10 dB

WCDMA EVM and ACP
measurement capability

Aeroflex 3011, or
Aeroflex 3413 or 2032

6912

Agilent E4445A with
options:

B7J Digital demod.
BAF WB-CDMA
license
1DS RF pre-amplifier

All

RF level accuracy

RF level accuracy

Modulation accuracy

output

5−3

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Test precautions

To ensure minimum errors and uncertainties when making measurements, it is important to
observe the following precautions:

• Always use recently calibrated test equipment, with any correction figures taken into

account, so as to establish a known traceable limit of performance uncertainty. This
uncertainty must be allowed for in determining the accuracy of measurements.

• Ensure any user calibration routines are performed when necessary. On most power

meters it is also necessary to perform an auto-zero routine.

• Use the shortest possible connecting leads.

• Allow 20 minutes for the UUT to warm up, plus any extra time for other test equipment

being used.

5−4

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Checking that the UUT powers up correctly

This test ensures that the 3020 powers up in a satisfactory manner and that the internal self­tests do not report any errors. This test assumes that instrument is fitted in a PXI chassis and
that the supplied installation software is installed on the host controller.

• Apply power to the PXI chassis.

• Press the supply switch on the PXI chassis.

Wait for the operating system to complete its boot-up sequence.

• Double-click on the SigGen SFP icon.

The SigGen SFP now starts up. After completing its boot-up sequence, the indicator in the
top right-hand corner should be red.

• Click on Boot.

• Select the appropriate AF3020: resource from the list.

• Select the appropriate LO synth: resource from the list.

• Click on Boot Instrument.

While the modules are booting, the indicator turns amber.

• After a few seconds, the indicator turns green to show that the boot sequence has

completed successfully.

5−5

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Carrier frequency test

This test checks correct operation of the frequency dividers used to generate frequencies down
to 250 MHz.

As the frequency counter is locked to the local oscillator, the test limits are ±1 count.

3011

synthesizer

UUT

10 MHz I/O

LO OUT

3011

10 MHz

LO OUT

3020

PWR

REV

RF OUT

20dBm MAX

I/O

DATA

10 MHz

I/O

RF OUT

10 MHz I/O

Frequency

LO IN

LO IN

EXT STD

Fig. 5-1 Carrier frequency accuracy test setup

counter

C6120

5−6

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-1.

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 250000000 (250 MHz)

(may be entered as 25e7)
RF Level (dBm) 0

3 Record the frequency measured by the counter against each of the UUT’s RF

frequencies shown in Table 5-1.

Table 5-1 Carrier frequency results

Carrier frequency

(MHz)

250 2000 — —

500 2000 — —

1000 2000 — —

2000 2000 — —

LO frequency

(MHz)

Minimum (Hz) Result (Hz) Maximum (Hz)

5−7

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

RF output level test

The RF level test is performed in two parts:

• The ALC flatness test measures the performance of the ALC circuitry over a range of RF

levels at defined points across the frequency band.

• The attenuator test measures the performance of the output attenuator at defined points

across the frequency band.

ALC flatness

3011

synthesizer

UUT

10 MHz I/O

LO OUT

3011

10 MHz

LO OUT

3020

PWR

REV

RF OUT

20dBm MAX

I/O

DATA

10 MHz

I/O

LO IN

RF OUT

Power meter

10 MHz I/O

LO IN

Power sensor

C5941

Fig. 5-2 ALC flatness test setup

5−8

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-2.

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 250100000 (250.1 MHz)

(may be entered as 250.1e6)
RF Level (dBm) 5

3 Set the signal generator LO and the UUT to the frequencies and levels shown in

Table 5-2, recording the output level measured by the power meter.

Note: The readings at 0 dBm taken at the frequencies indicated in bold type are used as

reference values in the subsequent attenuator test.

5−9

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-2 ALC flatness results

Test

frequency

(MHz)

250.1 2000.8

+0 dBm

375 3000 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

500.1 2000.4

+0 dBm

625 2500 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

LO frequency

(MHz)

RF level Minimum

(dBm)

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

Result (dBm) Maximum

(dBm)

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

5−10

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Test

frequency

(MHz)

750 3000 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

875 1750 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

1000.1 2002.2

+0 dBm

1125 2250 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

1250 2500 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

LO frequency

(MHz)

RF level Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

Result (dBm) Maximum

(dBm)

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

5−11

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Test

frequency

(MHz)

1375 2750 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

1500.1 1500.1

+0 dBm

1625 1625 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

1750 1750 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

1875 1875 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

LO frequency

(MHz)

RF level Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

Result (dBm) Maximum

(dBm)

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

5−12

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Test

frequency

(MHz)

2000.1 2000.1

+0 dBm

2125 2125 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

2250 2250 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

2375 2375 +5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

+0 dBm

2499.9 2499.9

+0 dBm

LO frequency

(MHz)

RF level Minimum

(dBm)

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

+5 dBm +4.4 +5.6

−0.6

−2.99 dBm −3.59

−3 dBm −3.4

−10.99 dBm −11.59

Result (dBm) Maximum

(dBm)

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

+0.6

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

−2.39

−2.6

−10.39

5−13

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Attenuator

Perform the ALC flatness test first.

The attenuator test measures the RF level accuracy down to −113 dBm at a selection of
frequencies across the frequency band. An absolute RF level measurement at 0 dBm will
have already been taken during the previous ALC flatness test. With a spectrum analyzer
connected, the level at 0 dBm is measured again and is correlated with that measured on the
power meter. The lower levels are then measured on the spectrum analyzer relative to the
measurement taken at 0 dBm.

3011

synthesizer

UUT

3020

PWR

REV

RF OUT

DATA

10 MHz

I/O

LO IN

RF OUT

10 MHz I/O

LO IN

10 MHz I/O

LO OUT

3011

10 MHz

LO OUT

20dBm MAX

I/O

Fig. 5-3 Attenuator test setup

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-3.

5−14

Spectrum

analyzer

RF INPUT

C5942

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 250100000 (250.1 MHz)

(may be entered as 250.1e6)
RF Level (dBm) 0

3 With the spectrum analyzer set to the same frequency as the UUT, use the marker

facility to measure the amplitude of the displayed signal. Using suitable span, filter and
attenuation settings, record the level measured on the spectrum analyzer at each of the
levels shown in Table 5-3.

4 Calculate the difference in the reading at 0 dBm to the reading taken on the power meter

at the corresponding frequency in the ALC flatness test and apply this correction to the
remaining measurements.

Example

The difference in the two readings at 0dBm is 0.08 dB. In this case, 0.08 dB must be added onto the
spectrum analyzer reading to obtain the result.

Test

frequency

(MHz)

250.1 2000.8 0

LO

frequency

(MHz)

Difference =0.08 dB

RF level

(dBm)

3 3.35 3.6 3.27 2.4

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

0.18

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

0.26 0.6

Add0.08dBtothis
measurement…

Minimum

(dBm)

Result
(dBm)

0.18

…to give this result.

Maximum

(dBm)

+0.6

C5973

5 Using Tables 5-4 to 5-8, repeat (2) to (4) above at each of the carrier frequencies

indicated.

Note: you may need to lock the reference of the UUT to the spectrum analyzer to ensure
meaningful results from a narrow measurement bandwidth at the lowest RF levels.

5−15

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-3 Attenuator results at 250.1 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

250.1 2000.8 0

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.6

−73.6

−78.6

−83.75

−88.75

−93.75

−98.8

−103.8

−108.8

−113.8

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.4

−72.4

−77.4

−82.25

−87.25

−92.25

−97.2

−102.2

−107.2

−112.2

5−16

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-4 Attenuator results at 500.1 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

500.1 2000.4 0

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.6

−73.6

−78.6

−83.75

−88.75

−93.75

−98.8

−103.8

−108.8

−113.8

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.4

−72.4

−77.4

−82.25

−87.25

−92.25

−97.2

−102.2

−107.2

−112.2

5−17

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-5 Attenuator results at 1000.1 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

1000.1 2000.2 0

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.6

−73.6

−78.6

−83.75

−88.75

−93.75

−98.8

−103.8

−108.8

−113.8

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.4

−72.4

−77.4

−82.25

−87.25

−92.25

−97.2

−102.2

−107.2

−112.2

5−18

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-6 Attenuator results at 1500.1 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

1500.1 1500.1 0

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.6

−73.6

−78.6

−83.75

−88.75

−93.75

−98.8

−103.8

−108.8

−113.8

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.4

−72.4

−77.4

−82.25

−87.25

−92.25

−97.2

−102.2

−107.2

−112.2

5−19

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-7 Attenuator results at 2000.1 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

2000.1 2000.1 0

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.6

−73.6

−78.6

−83.75

−88.75

−93.75

−98.8

−103.8

−108.8

−113.8

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.4

−72.4

−77.4

−82.25

−87.25

−92.25

−97.2

−102.2

−107.2

−112.2

5−20

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-8 Attenuator results at 2499.9 MHz

Test

frequency

(MHz)

LO

frequency

(MHz)

RF level

(dBm)

Level

measured

on power

meter

(dBm)

Level

measured

on

spectrum

analyzer

(dBm)

2499.9 2499.9 0

−3

−8

−13

−18

−23

−28

−33

−38

−43

−48

−53

−58

−63

−68

−73

−78

−83

−88

−93

−98

−103

−108

−113

Minimum

(dBm)

−0.6

−3.6

−8.6

−13.6

−18.6

−23.6

−28.6

−33.6

−38.6

−43.6

−48.6

−53.6

−58.6

−63.6

−68.75

−73.75

−78.75

−84

−89

−94

−99

−104

−109

−114

Result

(dBm)

+0.6

Maximum

(dBm)

−2.4

−7.4

−12.4

−17.4

−22.4

−27.4

−32.4

−37.4

−42.4

−47.4

−52.4

−57.4

−62.4

−67.25

−72.25

−77.25

−82

−87

−92

−97

−102

−107

−112

5−21

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Spectral purity tests

Carrier harmonics

3011

synthesizer

UUT

3020

PWR

REV

RF OUT

DATA

10 MHz

I/O

LO IN

RF OUT

10 MHz I/O

LO IN

10 MHz I/O

LO OUT

3011

10 MHz

LO OUT

20dBm MAX

I/O

Fig. 5-4 Spectral purity test setup

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-4.

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 250000000 (250 MHz)

(may be entered as 25e7)
RF Level (dBm) 0

Spectrum

analyzer

RF INPUT

C5942

5−22

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

3 With the spectrum analyzer set to the same frequency as the UUT, use the marker

facility to measure the amplitude of the displayed signal.

4 Using Table 5-9, set the spectrum analyzer to f * 2 and f * 3, and measure the 2nd and 3rd

harmonics relative to the reading obtained in (3).

5 Repeat (2) to (4) above at each of the frequencies in Table 5-9.

Table 5-9 Carrier harmonic results at 0 dBm

Test

frequency

(MHz)

250 2000

374.9 2999.2

375.1 1500.4

500 2000

749.9 2999.6

750.1 1500.2

1000 2000

1250 2500

1499 2998

1501 1501

1750 1750

2000 2000

2250 2250

2500 2500

LO

frequency

(MHz)

2nd

harmonic

(dBc)

rd

3

harmonic

(dBc)

Limit (dBc)

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

5−23

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Carrier sub-harmonics

Sub-harmonic signals are generated as part of the carrier frequency generation process and are
measured relative to the carrier.

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-4.

2 On the UUT set:

RF Frequency (Hz) 375000001 (375.000001 MHz)

RF Level (dBm) −2.99

3 With the spectrum analyzer set to the same frequency as the UUT, use the marker

facility to measure the amplitude of the displayed signal.

4 Using Table 5-10, set the spectrum analyzer to the indicated sub-harmonic frequency

and measure the sub-harmonic relative to the reading obtained in (3).

5 Repeat (2) to (4) above for each of the test frequencies shown in Table 5-10.

5−24

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-10 Carrier sub−harmonic results at −2.99 dBm

Test

frequency

(MHz)

LO

frequency

(MHz)

Harmonic

ratio

Sub-

harmonic

frequency

Result

(dBc)

(MHz)

375.000001 1500.000004 1/2 187.5000005

382.5 1530 1/2 191.25

580 2320 1/2 290

1160 2320 1/4 290

1160 2320 1/2 580

1500.1 1500.1 1/8 187.5125

1500.1 1500.1 1/4 375.025

1500.1 1500.1 1/2 750.05

2000.1 2000.1 1/8 250.0125

2000.1 2000.1 1/4 500.025

2000.1 2000.1 1/2 1000.05

2320 2320 1/8 290

2320 2320 1/4 580

2320 2320 1/2 1160

2500 2500 1/8 312.5

2500 2500 1/4 625

2500 2500 1/2 1250

Limit

(dBc)

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

−30

5−25

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Modulation tests

Linearity (ACPR) and EVM

This test may only be performed on a 3020 fitted with Options 100 and 102 (

3G CDMA License).

A CDMA single-carrier, 64-channel, test model 1 waveform is used to modulate the carrier,
and the spectrum analyzer is used to measure the ACPR.

®

and

Using 
The waveform is available as an example file within 

proceed as follows:

• Click on Modulation, CDMA, 3GPP FDD (Release 5); select Example Settings and

from the drop-down menu select: ats_3gpp_fdd_fwd_tm1_64ch_sc0_v5pt1.iqc

• Click OK. The .iqc file will now be open.

• To generate the waveform, click on Generate AIQ File! and using the current settings,

click on Next. After the IQ values have been generated, browse for a suitable location to
save the waveform and click on Finish.

®

®

. To generate the *.aiq file,

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-4.

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 2100000000 (2.1 GHz)

(may be entered as 21e8)

RF Level (dBm) 0
Modulation Source ARB

Under View Controls, click on Arb — the ARB File Catalogue window opens.

Click on Add and browse and locate ats_3gpp_fdd_fwd_tm1_64ch_sc0_v5pt1.aiq

5−26

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Click on Open. The waveform filename appears in the catalog.

If there is more than one waveform in the catalog, click on the waveform name, then

Start Play.

Click on Close to close the ARB File Catalogue window.

Under User Calibration, click on IQ on Current Freq.

3 Set the spectrum analyzer to center frequency 2.1 GHz, and select the 3GPP ACP

measurement function.

4 Record the lower and upper ACP measurements, relative to the carrier, in Table 5-11.

5 Set the spectrum analyzer to measure EVM and record the measurement in Table 5-12.

Table 5-11 Linearity (ACP) results

Carrier

frequency (MHz)

2100 2100

LO frequency

(MHz)

Lower channel Upper channel Limit (dBc)

Table 5-12 EVM result

Carrier

frequency (MHz)

2100 2100 1.5

LO frequency

(MHz)

EVM (%) Limit (%)

−55

5−27

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Third order intermodulation distortion

The required test tone waveforms, which produce a double-sideband suppressed carrier
suitable for testing intermodulation distortion (IMD), are included in SigGen SFP.

1 Connect the test equipment as shown in Fig. 5-4.

2 On the UUT set:
RF Frequency (Hz) 250000000 (250 MHz)

(may be entered as 25e7)

RF Level (dBm) 0
Modulation Source ARB

From the ARB File Catalogue:

Click on Add and browse and locate ATS_tone_5MHz_i_pk.aiq

Click on Open. The waveform filename appears in the catalog.

If there is more than one waveform in the catalog, click on the waveform name, then

Start Play.

Click on Close to close the ARB File Catalogue window.

Under User Calibration, click on IQ on Current Freq.

3 Set the spectrum analyzer to center frequency 250 MHz, 50 MHz span. Two sidebands

will be visible at ±5 MHz. The IMD products will be present at ±15 MHz.

4 Record the lower and upper IMD products, relative to the adjacent sideband, in

Table 5-13.

5 Repeat (2) to (4) for each of the carrier frequencies in Table 5-13.

5−28

ACCEPTANCE TESTING

Table 5-13 Intermodulation distortion results

Carrier

frequency (MHz)

LO frequency

(MHz)

250 2000

500 2000

750 3000

1000 2000

1250 2500

1500 3000

1750 1750

2000 2000

2250 2250

2500 2500

Lower IMD

product

Upper IMD

product

Limit (dBc)

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

−50

5−29

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obliterated from the Designated Equipment.

10. THIRD PARTY LICENCES

The software or part thereof may be the proprietary property of third party licensors. In such an event such third party licensors (as
referenced on the package or the Order Acknowledgement) and/or Aeroflex may directly enforce the terms of this Agreement and may
terminate the Agreement if the Licensee is in breach of the conditions contained herein.

11. EXPORT REGULATIONS

The Licensee undertakes that where necessary the Licensee will conform with all relevant export regulations imposed by the
Governments of the United Kingdom and/or the United State of America.

12. NOTICES

Any notice to be given by the Licensee to Aeroflex shall be addressed to:

Aeroflex International Limited, Longacres House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG1 2AN, UK.

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SOFTWARE LICENCE AND WARRANTY

13. LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. This
agreement constitutes the whole Contract between the parties and may be changed only by memorandum signed by both parties.

 AEROFLEX INTERNATIONAL LTD 2004

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CHINA Beijing

Tel: [+86] (10) 6539 1166
Fax: [+86] (10) 6539 1778

CHINA Shanghai

Tel: [+86] (21) 5109 5128
Fax: [+86] (21) 5150 6112

FINLAND

Tel: [+358] (9) 2709 5541
Fax: [+358] (9) 804 2441

FRANCE

Tel: [+33] 1 60 79 96 00
Fax: [+33] 1 60 77 69 22

GERMANY

Tel: [+49] 8131 2926-0
Fax: [+49] 8131 2926-130

HONG KONG

Tel: [+852] 2832 7988
Fax: [+852] 2834 5364

INDIA

Tel: [+91] 80 5115 4501
Fax: [+91] 80 5115 4502

KOREA

Tel: [+82] (2) 3424 2719
Fax: [+82] (2) 3424 8620

SCANDINAVIA

Tel: [+45] 9614 0045
Fax: [+45] 9614 0047

SPAIN

Tel: [+34] (91) 640 11 34
Fax: [+34] (91) 640 06 40

UK Burnham

Tel: [+44] (0) 1628 604455
Fax: [+44] (0) 1628 662017

UK Stevenage

Tel: [+44] (0) 1438 742200
Fax: [+44] (0) 1438 727601
Freephone: 0800 282388

USA

Tel: [+1] [phone]
Fax: [+1] [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]

As we are always seeking to improve our products, the information in this document gives only a general indication of
the product capacity, performance and suitability,none of which shall form part of any contract. We reserve the right to
make design changes without notice.

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November 2005