Getting Started Guide
Keysight M8195A
Arbitrary Waveform
Generator
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M8195-91010
Edition
Second edition, October 2014
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ESD sensitive device
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M8195A are sensitive to Electrostatic
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electrostatic safe environment.
There is a risk of instrument
malfunction when touching a
connector.
Please follow this instruction:
Before touching the front-panel
connectors, discharge yourself by
touching the properly grounded
mainframe.
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General Safety
Precautions
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. For safe operation the general
safety precautions for the M9502A and M9505A AXIe chassis, must be followed.
See: http://www.keysight.com/find/M9505A Keysight Technologies Inc. assumes
no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Before
operation, review the instrument and manual for safety markings and instructions.
You must follow these to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in
safe condition.
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the container or
cushioning, keep them until you have checked the contents of the shipment for
completeness and verified the instrument both mechanically and electrically. The
Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the instrument. If
the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect is apparent, or if an
instrument does not pass the operator’s checks, notify the nearest Keysight
Technologies Sales/Service Office.
WARNING To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests
when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer enclosure
(covers, panels, etc.).
General
This product is a Safety Class 3 instrument. The protective features of this product
may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation
instructions.
Environment
Conditions
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution
degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0
°C – 40 °C (32 °F – 105 °F) at a maximum relative humidity of 80% and at altitudes
of up to 2000 meters.
This module can be stored or shipped at temperatures between -40 °C and +70 °C.
Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause condensation
within it.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken including those defined for the
mainframe.
Line Power
Requirements
The Keysight M8190A operates when installed in an Keysight AXIe mainframe.
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the
Instrument Cover
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified personnel. Instruments
that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured
against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service
personnel.
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Safety Symbols
Table 1 Safety Symbol
Table 2 Compliance and Environmental Information
Contents
1 Introduction
2 M8195A Software Installation
2.1 Pre-Requisites 13
2.2 Installation Process 14
2.3 Post Installation Steps 22
2.4 How to use the Instrument 23
3 AXle Chassis
3.1 ESM Front Panel Connector 25
4 M8195A Maintenance
4.1 ESD Protection 28
4.2 Power and Ventilation Requirements 29
Contents
4.3 Thermal Protection 29
4.4 Battery 29
4.5 Cleaning Recommendation 29
5 Characteristics
5.1 Performance Specification 31
5.2 Operating Environment 31
5.3 General 31
M8195A Getting Started Guide 7
Keysight M8195A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Introduction
The Keysight M8195A is a 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator with highest
bandwidth and channel density. It offers up to 16 GSa waveform memory. The
M8195A is ideally suited to address following key applications:
Coherent optical – a single M8195A module can generate 2 independent
I/Q baseband signals (dual polarization = 4 channels) at up to 32 Gbaud
and beyond.
Multi-level / Multi-channel digital signals – generate NRZ, PAM4, PAM8,
DMT, etc. signals at up to 32 Gbaud. Embed/De-embed channels, add
Jitter, ISI, noise and other distortions.
Physics, chemistry, and electronics research – generate any
mathematically defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses
and extremely wideband chirps.
Wideband RF/µW – generate extremely wideband RF signals with an
instantaneous bandwidth of DC to 20 GHz for
aerospace/defense/communication applications.
Getting Started Guide
1 Introduction
Introduction
Features and
Benefits
The M8195A is an arbitrary waveform generator with highest sample rate,
bandwidth, and channel density:
Sample rate up to 65 GSa/s (on each channel)
Analog bandwidth: 20 GHz
Vertical resolution: 8 bits
1, 2, or 4 differential channels per 1-slot high AXIe module (number of
channels is software upgradable)
Built-in frequency and phase response calibration
Amplitude up to 1 Vpp (single ended) (2 Vpp (differential))
VT
Rise,20%...80% TFall,20%...80%
:18 ps (typ.)
Ultra low intrinsic Random Jitter RJ
rms
< 200 fs
Form factor: 1-slot AXIe module controlled via external PC or embedded
AXIe system controller M9536A
10 M8195A Getting Started Guide
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