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AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document
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Table of Contents
Preface
Documentation ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started
General Features ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Operating Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories. .................................................................................................................................... 4
Recommended Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 4
Power the Instrument On and Off .................................................................................................................. 5
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse ............................................................................................................ 5
Obtaining the Latest Application and Version Releases ................................................................................ 6
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Overheat Protection ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Table of Contents
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument
Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Basic Application Overview
Introduction to Basic Mode ......................................................................................................................... 16
Instrument Control ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Analysis and connectivity Support .............................................................................................................. 17
How to Start Basic Mode ............................................................................................................................ 17
Perform Instrument Self Calibration and Self Diagnostic ........................................................................... 18
Protect Your DUT from Damage ................................................................................................................ 22
Load Impedance, VOCM and the Output Window ..................................................................................... 24
Operating Basics
Default Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters ................................................................... 25
Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform ....................................................................................... 26
Generate a Continuous Waveform .............................................................................................................. 27
Generate a Pulse Waveform ........................................................................................................................ 27
Generate an Arbitrary Waveform ................................................................................................................ 30
Generate Noise and DC ............................................................................................................................... 32
Generate a Burst Waveform .......................................................................................................................... 33
Sweep a Waveform ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Modulate a Waveform ................................................................................................................................. 38
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Marker Out .................................................................................................................................................. 43
Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals .......................................................................................... 46
Set up Load Impedance ............................................................................................................................... 49
Set up VOCM ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Invert Waveform Polarity ........................................................................................................................... 50
Add Noise ................................................................................................................................................... 51
Reference Clock Input ................................................................................................................................. 53
Utility Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 54
Save/Recall a Custom Setup ....................................................................................................................... 56
Save a Screen Image ................................................................................................................................... 59
Erase Custom Waveform Files ................................................................................................................... 60
ArbBuilder .................................................................................................................................................. 61
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 80
Documentation
Preface
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Preface
Item
Purpose
Location
Compliance and Safety
Instructions
Compliance, safety, and basic
installation information
Printed and shipped with
your instrument
Advanced Application
Help
Advanced Application operating
information
On instrument and
available as a PDF
Basic Application Help
Basic Application operating
information
On instrument and
available as a PDF
Programmer Manual
Programming syntax and command
information for remotely controlling
the instrument
Available as a PDF
Service Manual
Instrument servicing procedures and
replaceable parts list
Available as a PDF
Specifications and
Performance Verification
Technical Reference
Instrument specifications and
performance verification procedures
Available as a PDF
Declassification and
Security Instructions
Describes how to sanitize, secure, and
declassify the instrument
Available as a PDF
Your Tektronix AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a convergent waveform generator with full
function AFG (Basic) and AWG (Advanced) modes. Basic mode supports basic arbitrary and function
waveform generation. Advanced mode has an adjustable sampling rate and supports both DDS mode and
arbitrary mode generation, each of which supports sequence, continuous, gated, and trigger modes.
This document describes the Basic Application mode operation.
Documentation
The following table lists related documentation available for your AWG4162. The documentation is
available on the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/manuals).
General Features
Getting Started
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Getting Started
General Features
Two working modes
o Basic (DDS) mode
Two analog channels
600 MHz sine waveforms
2.5 GS/s, 14-bit, 16 kpts arbitrary waveforms
Amplitude up to 5 Vp-p into 50 Ω load
o Advanced (Arbitrary) mode
Two analog channels
16/32-bit digital channels (optional)
1/16/32/64 Mpts per channel arbitrary waveform memory (optional)
Up to 750 MHz bandwidth
SFDR < -60 dBc
Variable sampling rate range from 100 S/s to 2.5 GS/s, with 14-bit vertical resolution, ensures signal
integrity in all aspects
Designed for 100% user-conducted upgrades and configurations, all options activated through SW key
o Optional and upgradable arbitrary waveform memory up to 64 Mpts for each analog channel and
32 Mbit for each digital channel for long waveforms
o Optional 16-32 channel digital outputs. Purchasing SW option includes the shipment of digital
probe accessory.
Dual analog channels and up to 32-bit digital channels, ideal for mixed signal circuit designs
Sync-in and Sync-out interfaces enables the synchronization of multiple units in a daisy chain, to
extend the number of output channels
Digital outputs provide up to 1.25 Gb/s data rate creates high speed digital pattern in parallel
One marker out for each analog channel for triggering and synchronization
Three software-configurable output paths fit all test cases
o Direct DAC mode: 750 MHz bandwidth with differential output
o AC coupled mode: 750 MHz bandwidth with single ended output for RF applications
o Amplified mode: 5 Vp-p amplitude 400 MHz bandwidth with differential output
Full functional sequence with up to 16384 user defined waveforms provides the possibility of
generating complex signals with the best memory usage, in the form of loops, jumps, and conditional
branches
Channel 1 and 2 (together with the corresponding digital output channels) can work independently on
different sampling clocks and sequences
Direct communication with RFXpress® for easy waveform generation in RF applications
Windows based platform with 10.1-in touch screen, front panel buttons, keyboard, and mouse
Compact form factor, convenient for bench top and portability Removable hard disk guarantees the
security of confidential data
USB 3.0 and LAN interfaces for remote control
Operating Requirements
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Operating Requirements
Source Voltage and Frequency
100 to 240 V RMS@ 50-60Hz
115VRMS@400Hz
Characteristic
condition
Min.
Nom.
Max.
Units
Voltage
Amplitude
45-66Hertz
85
100-240
264
VRMS
360-440 Hertz
100
115
132
VRMS
Voltage Wave
shape
All
Sine
Power Consumption
Maximum: 150W
Measured: 125W
Surge Current
30 A peak (25°C) for 5 line cycles, after product has been
turned off for at least 30 s.
Net Weight
14.2lbs (6.5 kg)
Net Weight with Package
25.2lbs (11.5kg)
Overall Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 439 mm
Depth: 199 mm
Dimensions with Package
Height: 498 mm
Width: 457 mm
Depth: 574 mm
Clearance
The clearance requirement for adequate cooling is 2.0 in
(50.8mm) on the left side (when looking at the front of the
instrument) and on the rear of the instrument.
Temperature
Operating +5 °C to +50 °C (+41 °F to 122 °F)
Non-operating -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Humidity
Operating 8% to 90% relative humidity with a maximum wet
bulb temperature of 29 °C at or below +50 °C, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 98% relative humidity with a maximum
wet bulb temperature of 40 °C at or below +60 °C, noncondensing
Altitude
Operating 3,000 m (9,843 feet)
Non-operating 12,000 m (39,370 feet)
Power Supply
Mechanical Characteristics
Environmental Characteristics
Standard Accessories
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Standard Accessories
Item
Description
TPN
COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
071345100
Document CD with Browser Including the
PDF files of Specs & PV Tech Ref, user
manual, programmer, service manual.
063457000
Application S/W and Instructions
063376310
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-
174440100
For touch panel
119610700
-
200513000
-
016202900
Male, DC-18GHz; 1 ea / channel
136716200
-
001138701
-
Item
Description
TPN
Pin Header SMA Cable
45 inch
174619300
RMD5000
- Rack mount kit
- Instruction sheet (English)
RMD5000
Manual
Service (English)
Specs & PV Tech Ref
Programmer manual
077-1199-00
077-1197-00
077-1198-00
AWG4HDDE
- Hard disk drive
AWG4HDDE
SMA terminator
50 Ω
136716200
AWG4SYNC
Sync cable; Used for multiple instruments
synchronization
AWG4SYNC
RFX100
RFXpress software
RFX100
AWG4DIG16LVDS
16-bit digital output cable; Used for LVDS
AWG4DIG16LVDS
AWG4DIGSCKT
Digital output connector; AWG4k Digital
Channel Connector on DUT (Amphenol,
U65-B12-40E0C)
AWG4DIGSCKT
TEK-USB-488
GPIB to USB adaptor
TEK-USB-488
HCTEK54
Hard transit case
HCTEK54
Recommended Accessories
Power the Instrument On and Off
Getting Started
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Power the Instrument On and Off
Power On
Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel.
Use the front-panel power button to power on the instrument.
Wait until the system shows windows desktop.
You have two selections to open the applications:
You can press or button on front panel to launch one application. You can also click
the shortcut icon or on desktop to launch any one of them.
NOTE. Only one application can be launched at a time. If you want to launch the other application, first
close the one in use.
Power Off
Close the application in use.
Press the front-panel power button to power off the instrument.
You can also use the Windows menu to shut down the instrument.
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse
Check Input and Output Connectors
When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from the output connectors to avoid
making the wrong connection.
Obtaining the Latest Application and Version Releases
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The instrument has both input and output connectors on the front panel. When connecting a cable, be sure
to distinguish the input connectors from the output connectors.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument
may be damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over +10 V to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be
damaged.
CAUTION. For differential analog output when one connector is used as single-ended output, another
connector should be terminated with a 50 Ω terminator.
Obtaining the Latest Application and Version Releases
The latest version of an optional application that you ordered with your instrument may not be installed
on your instrument. The following download location is a fast and easy way to get the latest software
version.
To download the latest version of software, go to the home page of the Tektronix Web site
(www.tek.com), and locate the Downloads section on that page. Enter the application name in the Search
text box, and select Software in the Select Download Type pull-down menu.
To define the search criteria, use the title of the application in the Search text box. For example, use the
keyword AWG4162 to search for and download the latest version of AWG4162 software.
Install Basic APP
If your instrument has already installed another version of Basic APP, you must first uninstall it. You can
find uninstall details in the “Uninstall Basic APP” section.
1.
Download Basic APP setup package from Tektronix website and decompress it to instrument’s local
disk.
Install Basic APP
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2.
Double click setup.exe to start the install. When you see the welcome page click Next.
3.
Select accept on the License Agreement page and then click Next.
Install Basic APP
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4.
Press Install to start installation.
5.
Installation will begin and the instrument will show installation progress.
Uninstall Basic APP
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6. When “Installation Complete” appears, press Finish to restart the instrument.
Uninstall Basic APP
You can use Basic APP setup package to uninstall the Basic App in following steps.
1. Download Basic APP setup package and decompress to instrument’s local disk.
2. Double click setup.exe. The welcome dialog notices you to remove installed version Basic. Select
“Yes” to start uninstallation.
Uninstall Basic APP
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3. Uninstallation begins, instrument shows progress and exit automatically.
Besides using setup package, you can also use Windows Control Panel tool to do Basic APP uninstallation
by followed steps:
1. Enter uninstall page through path: Start Control Panel Uninstall a program
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Remote Control
Getting Started
2. In Uninstall or change a program page, please select “AWG4000 Basic” program, and uninstall it.
3. Wait until uninstall is finished.
Remote Control
You can connect your instrument to a network for printing, file sharing, and Internet access, among other
functions. Consult with your network administrator and use the standard Windows utilities to configure the
instrument for your network. For LAN configuration, use the LAN Configuration dialog box from control
panel.
The instrument can be controlled using VXI-11 (LAN) or USBTMC protocols. It allows you to control the
instrument remotely by using SCPI commands. Please refer to the AWG4162 programmer manual for a
complete description about all available commands. You can follow the next steps to communicate with
your AWG4162 instrument:
1. Connect your LAN cable or USB to the instrument.
2. On the Client-PC (IP Address)or AWG4162(LocalHost), launch the Tek OpenChoice Instrument
Manager window.
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Remote Control
Getting Started
3. Press Search Criteria… button and enable LAN and USB. Input IP Address if on Client-
PC or LocalHost if on AWG4162 into Hostname, then press Search for searching optionally. You can
also enable Auto Discovery for searching all the available instruments connected in LAN. Then press
Done.
4. Check the Instruments list to verify if the AWG4162 has been correctly detected.
5. Press the Start Application or Utility button to open OpenChoice Talker Listener and
send a *IDN? Command.
Remote Control
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6. The instrument should respond like this:
TEKTRONIX,AWG4162Basic,C0000012,SCPI:99.0,FV:1.0, where C0000012 is the serial number
and FV:1.0 is the Application version.
7. You can also load an exist script to run in TekVISA. Please see TekVISA Talk/Listener help for more
details.
Overheat Protection
Getting Started
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Overheat Protection
The instrument internal temperature is monitored in AWG4162. A warning message will appear if the
internal temperature reaches a threshold level, and the instrument will automatically power off.
If the warning message appears, check for following conditions:
The ambient temperature requirement is being met.
The required cooling clearance is being met.
The instrument fan is working properly.
Front Panel
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Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Basic Application Overview
Introduction to Basic Mode
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Basic Application Overview
Introduction to Basic Mode
Running the AWG4162 in Basic mode allows you to easily generate function, pulse, and arbitrary
waveforms. Select from 12 standard waveforms (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Sin(x)/x, Noise, DC,
Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, and Haversine). You can also create and save
custom setups, define your own arbitrary waveforms, and create modulated waveforms. The following
table shows the combination of modulation type and the shape of the output waveform.
Run mode
Sine, Square,
Ramp, Arb, Sin(x)/x,
Gaussian, Lorentz,
Exponential Rise,
Exponential Decay,
Haversine Pulse Noise, DC
Continuous X X X
Modulation
AM X
FM X
PM X
FSK X
PSK X
PWM X
Sweep X
Burst X X
NOTE. When the instrument outputs an Arb waveform, V
of instrument setup indicates the Vp-p value of
p-p
normalized waveform data. When the instrument outputs Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise,
Exponential Decay, or Haversine, V
is defined as twice the value of 0 to peak value.
p-p
Basic Application Overview
Instrument Control
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Instrument Control
This instrument has a graphical user interface with a flexible waveform edit function. It includes a display
screen and touchscreen interface on a Microsoft Windows platform.
You can control instrument operations using the following:
Front-panel controls
Menu bar commands
Touchscreen
Keyboard and mouse
Touch-screen interface
The touch screen interface is a standard feature of the instrument, which allows you to access menu items
and on-screen controls with the touch of a finger. The Touch Screen Off button on the front panel enables
or disables this function.
Analysis and Connectivity Support
This Tektronix Windows-based arbitrary waveform generator supports industry-standard software tools,
applications and protocols. The integrated Windows desktop enables popular commercial programs or
custom-written applications to run on the instrument.
The instrument includes tools that you can install to support data import or export for use with data-analysis
tools. The following tools are supported:
TekVISA
TekVISA is a library of industry-standard compliant software components, organized according to
the standard VISA model established by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance. Use TekVISA in
software to write interoperable instrument drivers to handle communicating between software
applications
and your instrument.
VXI-11.2 LAN Server
The VXI-11.2 LAN Server provides software connectivity between your instrument and remote PCs
over an Ethernet LAN. This tool is a client-side component built-in with TekVISA on each remote PC,
you must install another copy of TekVISA to make use of its client-side component.
How to Start Basic Mode
To start Basic mode, first power on the instrument and then push the Basic button on the front
panel to launch the Basic application. You can also click the Basic icon on the desktop to launch.
Basic Application Overview
Perform Instrument Self Calibration and Self Diagnostic
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Perform Instrument Self Calibration and Self Diagnostic
The instrument performs a limited set of hardware tests at power-on. You can also perform the Self
Calibration and Self Diagnostic from the System -> Tools menu.
Self Calibration
This calibration primarily checks DC accuracy using the internal calibration routines.
CAUTION. Do not power off the instrument while executing Self Calibration. If the power is turned off
during Self Calibration, data stored in the internal memory may be lost.
NOTE. Before executing this operation, allow a 30 minute warm-up period after powering on the
instrument, because the calibration is not valid if the instrument does not reach to a valid temperature.
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click the Tools tab from the left sidebar menu.
3. Click the Warm up Timer, and one dialog will pop up to show warm up timer. Wait for 30 minutes.
You can press Stop to terminate warming up.
4. When 30 minutes is shown on warm up timer dialog, press OK. Wait for about 1 minute until system
is not busy.
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Self Calibration
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5. Click the Self Calibration button and the following dialog will appear.
6. Select OK to run the calibration if you have warmed up for 30 minutes, or select Cancel to cancel the
operation. Self Calibration may take for more than 20 minutes. It can’t be stopped during this
operation.
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Basic Application Overview
Self Diagnostic
7. When the Self Calibration is complete, results are displayed in the Information section of the display
under Last Calibration. The log file location is also shown.
Self Diagnostic
This test verifies that your instrument is operating correctly.
NOTE. Before executing this operation, allow a 30 minute warm-up period after powering on the
instrument, because the calibration is not valid if the instrument does not reach to a valid temperature.
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click the Tools tab from the left sidebar menu.
3. Click the Warm up Timer, and one dialog will pop up to show warm up timer. Wait for 30 minutes.
You can press Stop to terminate warming up.
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Self Diagnostic
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4. When 30 minutes is shown on warm up timer dialog, press OK, Wait for about 1minute until system is
not busy.
5. Click the Self Diagnostic button and the following dialog will appear.
6. Select OK to do the diagnostic if you have warm up for 30 minutes, or select Cancel to cancel the
operation.
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Basic Application Overview
Protect Your DUT from Damage
7. If diagnostics complete without any errors, the message Passed is displayed in the Information
section of the display under Last Diagnostic. The log file location is also shown.
Quick tips
Allow a 30 minute warm-up period before executing Self Calibration or Self Diagnostic.
Disconnect all the cables from the instrument when you perform Self Calibration or Self Diagnostic.
It is recommended that the Self Calibration should be performed along with a periodic check.
If you need to verify that the instrument meets the warranted specifications, do the complete set of
performance verification procedures provided in the Specifications and Performance Verification
technical reference manual.
The Self Calibration will take about 20 minutes. The Self Diagnostic will take about 10 minutes.
These operations cannot be stopped.
Don’t power off the instrument during the Self Calibration or Self Diagnostic operations.
Protect Your DUT from Damage
Use care when you connect the instrument Channel Out to your DUT (device under test). To avoid
damage to your DUT, the following preventive measures are provided. Follow these steps to set the
limit values for high level and low level.
1. Click the System tab and then click the Setting tab from the left sidebar menu.
2. In this example, High Limit is set to 2.500 V, and Low Limit is set to -2.500 V.
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3. Enter 50 mV for High Limit, and –50 mV for Low Limit.
4. Select the front-panel Sine button to display the waveform parameter. Confirm that High
and Low voltage levels were changed.
Basic Application Overview
Load Impedance, VOCM and the Output Window
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Frequency
50ohm load, single-ended
high Z load, single-ended
1uHz ~ 350MH
-5V~5V
-10V~10V
350MHz ~ 550MHz
-4V~4V
-8V~8V
550MHz~600MHz
-3.5~3.5V
-7V~7V
NOTE. You cannot enter any values greater than 50 mV for High level.
Load Impedance, VOCM and the Output Window
The following table shows the output window (maximum and minimum levels) for a sine waveform when
you change the load impedance and VOCM. Window includes Max DC VOCM (50 ohm load: +/- 2.5
V/High Z load: +/- 5.0 V). It depends on the range of amplitude and VOCM. You can read more about load
impedance in the Set up Load Impedance topic and VOCM in the Set up VOCM topic.
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