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AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document Table of Contents

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

Getting Started

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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

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

Getting Started

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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

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

Getting Started

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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.

Download Basic APP setup package from Tektronix website and decompress it to instrument’s local

disk.

Install Basic APP

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Double click setup.exe to start the install. When you see the welcome page click Next.

Select accept on the License Agreement page and then click Next.

Install Basic APP

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Press Install to start installation.

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

Getting Started

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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

Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument

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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.

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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.

Operating Basics

Default Setup

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Operating Basics

Default Setup

You can return Basic mode to its default settings by clicking the Default button on the Home tab or the front-panel Default button . Please see Appendix for details.

Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters

If you are a beginning user, you can follow the steps described here to get acquainted with how to select a waveform and adjust waveform parameters once the instrument is powered on and running in Basic mode.

1. Connect the power cord, and then push the front-panel power on/off switch to turn on the

instrument.

2. Connect the Analog Ch1 Out of the instrument to the oscilloscope input with a cable.

3. Select a waveform. In the image below, Sine is selected.

4. Select the run mode from the left sidebar menu. In the image below, Continuous is selected.

5. Push the Ch1 On button to enable the output.

6. Observe the sine waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

7. Use the front-panel shortcut buttons on the instrument to select a waveform parameter. We push

Frequency/Period button to select Frequency as a parameter to be changed.

8. You can also set the Phase , Ampl (amplitude) , Offset , and Units.

9. If you push the Frequency/Period button twice, the parameter changes to Period. Similarly,

you can change the Ampl button to High and the Offset button to Low. Through UI operation, you click on Freq button to change the parameter to Period. Similarly, you can click on Ampl button to High, and the Offset button to Low.

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Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform

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10. Change the waveform parameters using the numeric keypad or soft keys, the general

Quick tips

Make sure oscilloscope input impedance is set to 50Ω to observe the correct amplitude, offset or

purpose knob and the arrow keys , touch screen, or, keyboard and mouse.

Vocm.

Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform

If you are a beginning user, you can follow the steps described here to generate a continuous sine waveform once the instrument is powered on.

1. Connect the power cord, and then push the front-panel power on/off switch to turn on the instrument.

2. Start Basic Mode. (See page: How to Start Basic Mode)

3. Connect the Analog Ch1 Out of the instrument to the oscilloscope input with a cable.

4. Select the Sine function from the top of the Home tab.

5. Select the Continuous run mode from the left sidebar menu.

6. Push the front-panel Ch1 On button to enable the output.

7. Observe the sine waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

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Generate a Continuous Waveform

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8. To change the frequency, click the number field next to it.

9. To change the frequency value, use the touch panel. For example, click on 2 using the soft keyboard,

then click on Units or Enter to complete the entry. You can change the Amplitude, Phase, and Offset values in the same way.

10. You can also change the frequency value using the numeric keypad, the general purpose knob and the arrow keys, or keyboard and mouse.

Quick tips

Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to quickly select a waveform parameter. When you specify a waveform parameter using the shortcut buttons or touch screen selection, an active

parameter is displayed in green in the graph area.

Generate a Continuous Waveform

Continuous run mode sets the generator to continuously output the signal. This is the default run mode.

Generate a Pulse Waveform

1. Select the Pulse function from the top of the Home tab.

2. Select the Continuous run mode from the left sidebar menu.

3. To change the frequency, click the number field next to it.

4. Click on Duty to change the parameter to Width.

5. Click on the number field next to Leading and Trailing.

6. You can set the Lead Delay by clicking on the number field next to Delay and adjusting the parameter as needed. You can also select Lead Delay by pushing the Phase/Delay shortcut button .

7. Push the front-panel Ch1 On button to enable the output.

8. Observe the pulse waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

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Generate a Pulse Waveform

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Operating Basics

Generate a Pulse Waveform

Pulse waveform formulas

The following formulas are applied to leading edge time, trailing edge time, pulse period, and pulse width of pulse waveforms.

lEdge (Leading Edge Time) tEdge (Trailing Edge Time)

Maximum leading edge time. This value is the minimum of the three in each instance.

Temp1 = 0.8 * 2.0 * width – tEdge; Temp2 = ( period – width ) * 0.8 * 2.0 – tEdge; Temp3 = 1000 s.

Maximum trailing edge time. This value is the minimum of the three in each instance.

Temp1 = 0.8 * 2.0 * width – lEdge; Temp2 = ( period – width ) * 0.8 * 2.0 – lEdge; Temp3 = 1000 s.

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Generate an Arbitrary Waveform

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Generate an Arbitrary Waveform

1. Select the Arb function from the top of the Home tab.

2. Select ArbBuffer from the Arb drop down menu to recall a previous internal arbitrary waveform or select Arb to recall a stored arbitrary waveform.

3. You can also recall waveforms by pushing the front-panel Arb button .

4. The default internal arbitrary waveform is Sine.

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Generate an Arbitrary Waveform

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Generate Noise and DC

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Generate Noise and DC

1. Select the Noise function by clicking on More from the top of the Home tab.

2. You can set waveform parameters for Noise.

3. Select the DC to display DC parameters.

Quick tips

You cannot modulate, sweep or burst noise or a DC waveform.

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Generate a Burst Waveform

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Generate a Burst Waveform

The instrument can output a burst using standard waveforms such as sine, square, ramp, and pulse, or arbitrary waveforms. The instrument allows you to use triggered and gated burst modes as follows:

To Generate a Triggered Burst Waveform

A specified number (burst count) of waveform cycles is output when the instrument receives a trigger input from the internal trigger source, an external trigger source, a remote command, or the manual trigger button.

2. Select the Burst run mode from the left sidebar menu.

1. Select the Pulse function from the top of the Home tab.

3. Confirm that 1-Cycle, N-Cycles, or Inf-Cycles is selected which means triggered burst mode is

enabled. To generate a double pulse, set the Mode to N-Cycles and the burst count to 2.

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To Generate a Triggered Burst Waveform

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4. An example of a double pulse and a trigger output signal is shown as below

To Generate a Gated Burst Waveform

This outputs a continuous waveform when an effective gate signal is applied externally, when the manual trigger button is depressed, when a remote command is applied, or during 50% of the selected internal trigger interval.

In the gated burst mode, the output is enabled or disabled based on the internal gate signal or an external signal applied to the front-panel Trigger Input connector. While the gate signal is true or the front-panel Force Trig button is pushed in, the instrument outputs a continuous waveform.

1. Select the Burst run mode from the left sidebar menu.

2. Select Gate in the Mode field which means gated burst mode is enabled.

3. Select Manual from the Source drop down menu to enable the manual trigger.

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To Generate a Gated Burst Waveform

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4. Click on the Trigger button or push the front-panel Force Trig button .

5. Observe the gated burst waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

Quick tips

Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to quickly select a waveform parameter. The instrument provides the following three trigger sources for Burst mode:

Internal or external trigger signal.

Manual trigger (Force trigger).

Remote command.

Once Gate is selected, burst count parameters are ignored.

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Sweep a Waveform

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Sweep a Waveform

Sweep outputs a waveform with the output signal frequency varying in sweep type of Linear, Logarithm, Upstair, and User Defined. You can set the following Sweep parameters:

Start frequency: the beginning value of the frequency sweep. Stop frequency: the end value of the frequency sweep. Sweep time: affects the length (time) of the measurement. Return time: the amount of time from Stop Frequency to Start Frequency. Center frequency: the frequency half way between the start and the stop frequencies. Frequency span: the boundary of the frequency display. Hold time: the amount of time that the frequency must remain stable after reaching the stop frequency.

1. Select a waveform function from the top of the Home tab.

2. Select the Sweep run mode from the left sidebar menu.

3. Specify the Start frequency, Stop frequency, Sweep time, Hold time, and Return time, as desired.

When you click on the Start frequency button, it toggles to the Center frequency. When you click on the Stop frequency button, it toggles to the Span frequency.

4. Click on the sweep Mode field and select Trigger or Repeat.

5. Select the trigger source from the Source drop down menu.

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Sweep a Waveform

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6. This is a sample oscilloscope screen. The top is a sample of a sweep waveform. The bottom is a trigger

output signal.

Quick tips

For frequency sweep, you can select a Sine, Square, Ramp, More, or Arbitrary waveform. Pulse, DC, and Noise waveforms cannot be selected.

Once the sweep is selected, the frequency is swept from the sweep start to the sweep stop frequencies.

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Modulate a Waveform

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If a start frequency is lower than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the low frequency to the high frequency.

If a start frequency is higher than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the high frequency to the low frequency.

If you want to return to the Sweep menu after selecting other menus, push the front-panel Sweep button again.

Modulate a Waveform

To Output an AM Waveform

Amplitude modulation (AM) is a technique that varies the amplitude of the carrier waveform.

1. Select a waveform function from the top of the Home tab. This will be the carrier waveform.

2. Select the Modulation run mode from the left sidebar menu.

3. Specify the modulation type as AM by clicking on the Type field and selecting AM from the drop

down menu.

4. Select modulation source, set modulation frequency, select shape, and set modulation depth.

5. This is an example amplitude modulation waveform displayed on an oscilloscope screen.

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To Output an AM Waveform

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Quick Tips

You can output frequency modulation (FM) or phase modulation (PM) waveforms in the same way. You cannot select Pulse, Noise, or DC as a carrier waveform.

You can select an internal or external signal as an AM source. If you select an external source and set the modulation depth to 120%, the output will be at the maximum amplitude when a ±1 V

p-p

is applied to the rear panel Ext Mod Ch1 In or Ext Mod Ch2 In connector. You can select a modulation shape from the internal memory or Local/USB memory. The following equations show the output amplitude of AM, FM, and PM modulation (in this example,

sine waveform is used for carrier waveform and modulation waveform):

AM: Output(V FM: Output(V

)= (1 + )

p-p

) =

p-p

signal

PM: Output(V

p-p

) =

Carrier amplit

Carrier frequ

ude

ency Modulation frequency fm [Hz] Time t [sec]

AM Modulation depth M [%]

FM Deviation D [Hz]

PM Deviatio

A [V

]

p-p

fc [Hz]

P [degree]

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To Output an FSK Waveform

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The following table shows relationship between modulation depth and maximum amplitude for AM modulation waveform (internal modulation source is selected):

Depth Maximum amplitude

120% A (V

100% A (V 50% A (V 0% A (V

)

p-p

) * 0.909

p-p

) * 0.682

p-p

) * 0.455

p-p

To Output an FSK Waveform

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal frequency between two frequencies: the carrier frequency and hop frequency. The AWG4162 generates a phase continuous FSK signal.

1. Follow the steps described in the To Output an AM Waveform procedure to display the

modulation type drop down menu. (See Modulate a Waveform.) In this example, select FSK as the modulation type.

2. The FSK parameter setting screen is displayed. Select Internal or External as FSK Source.

3. If you select Internal, you can set the FSK Rate. If you select External, the FSK Rate is ignored.

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To Output a PSK Waveform

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4. Set Hop Frequency. Carrier waveform frequency shifts to the Hop frequency with the specified FSK

rate, and then returns to the original frequency.

To Output a PSK Waveform

Phase Shift Keying (PSK) modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal phase between two phases: the carrier phase and hop phase.

1. Follow the steps described in the To Output an AM Waveform procedure to display the

modulation type drop down menu. (See Modulate a Waveform.) In this example, select PSK as the modulation type.

2. The PSK parameter setting screen is displayed. Select Internal or External as PSK Source.

3. If you select Internal, you can set the PSK Frequency. If you select External, the PSK Frequency is

ignored.

4. Set Hop Phase. Carrier waveform phase shifts to the Hop Phase with the specified PSK Frequency,

and then returns to the original phase.

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To Output a PMW Waveform

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To Output a PWM Waveform

Follow these steps to output a PWM waveform.

1. Select the Pulse function from the top of the Home tab to display the pulse parameter setting

screen.

2. Select the Modulation run mode from the left sidebar menu and the modulation type will be specified

as PWM automatically. Select the PWM Source.

3. Set the PWM Frequency, select the Modulation Shape, and set the Deviation (pulse width deviation).

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Marker Out

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Marker Out

The Marker out signal of the instrument is linked to run mode and function selected in the two channels respectively.

1. Connect the front-panel Marker out connector and the external Trigger Input connector of the

oscilloscopes. The Marker out connector provides the trigger signal for oscilloscopes.

2. Continuous mode: The Marker out is a square waveform and the rising edge at the start of each

waveform period. When an output frequency is higher than 156.25 MHz, some restrictions are applied. See the Quick Tips below.

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Marker Out

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3. Sweep mode: When the Repeat or Trigger sweep mode and trigger source are selected, the Marker

out is a square waveform and the rising edge at the start of each sweep.

4. Modulation mode: When internal modulation source is selected, the Marker out is a square waveform

of the same frequency as the modulating signal. When an external modulation source is selected, the Marker out is disabled.

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Marker Out

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Start Frequency

Stop Frequency

Marker Frequency

100 MHz

Marker f = AO f

100 MHz

200 MHz

Marker f = AO f / 2

200 MHz

400 MHz

Marker f = AO f / 4

400 MHz

600 MHz

Marker f = AO f / 8

5. Burst Mode: When internal trigger source is selected, the Marker out is a square waveform and the

rising edge at the start of each burst period. When an external trigger source is selected, the Marker out is high during the time the trigger input is high.

Quick Tips

The relationship of frequency between Marker Out and Analog Output (AO):

NOTE. The maximum frequency of Marker Out signal is 156.25 MHz.

NOTE. When the instrument outputs a modulation waveform, Marker Out signal cannot be output if

you select External as the modulation source.

The instrument provides the following three trigger sources for Burst mode:

Internal or external trigger signal.

Manual trigger (Force trigger).

Remote command.

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Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals

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Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals

To Align Phase

The AWG4162 uses a phase continuous method to change frequency. When you change a frequency of one channel, it will affect the phase relationship between the two channels.

For example, the instrument is generating a 5 MHz sine waveform for both CH1 and CH2 and the phase is adjusted between the two channels. If you change the CH2 frequency to 10 MHz and then return it to 5 MHz, the CH2 phase does not return to its initial condition. To adjust the phase relationship between the two channels, you need to stop signal generation and restart it. The instrument provides an Align Phase function to adjust the phase relationship.

1. Set the instrument to generate a continuous sine wave at 5 MHz for CH1 and CH2. Confirm that both

phases are set to 0 degrees.

2. View both channels at once by clicking the CH1/CH2/CHBOTH button and selecting CHBOTH.

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To Align Phase

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3. Change the CH1 frequency to 10 MHz, and then back to 5 MHz. In this state, the CH2 phase does not

return to its initial condition.

4. To align the phase of two channel signals, push the Inter-CHs button and select Align Phase. The

instrument will stop signal generation, adjust the phases of both channels, and then automatically restart signal generation.

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To Match Amplitude

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To Match Amplitude

To set the CH1 amplitude and CH2 amplitude to the same level, follow these steps:

1. To set both channels to the same amplitude, select the channel that has the desired amplitude. The

selected channel will have a colored rectangle around it in the status area.

2. Click the Inter-CHs button and select Amplitude CH1=CH2. The instrument will stop signal

generation, set the amplitude of both channels to match the selected channel, and then automatically restart signal generation.

To Match Frequency/Period

To set the CH1 frequency and CH2 frequency to the same level, follow these steps:

1. To set both channels to the same frequency, select the channel that has the desired frequency. The

selected channel will have a colored rectangle around it in the status area.

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Set up Load Impedance

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2. Click the Inter-CHs button and select Frequency CH1=CH2. The instrument will stop signal

generation, set the frequency of both channels to match the selected channel, and then automatically restart signal generation.

Set up Load Impedance

The output impedance of the AWG4162 is 50 Ω (in case of single-ended output). If you connect a load other than 50 Ω, the displayed Amplitude, Offset, and High/Low values are different from the output voltage. To make the displayed values same as output voltage, you need to set load impedance as follows:

1. Select the System tab and then select Setting from the left sidebar menu.

2. Click on Load in the desired channel to view the drop down menu.

3. To adjust the load impedance, select one of the following:

50 to set the load impedance to 50 Ω.

High Z to set the load impedance to approximate to infinite. When dBm is specified for the output

amplitude units, the amplitude units setting is automatically changed to Vpp if you select high. Custom allows you to set the load impedance to a value of 1 Ω to 1 MΩ.

4. The load value is displayed in the Status menu.

Quick tips

Load impedance is applied to the amplitude, offset, high/low level, and VOCM settings.

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Set up VOCM

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(50ohm load, single-ended)

-2.5V ~ +2.5V

(high Z load, single-ended)

-5V ~ +5V

Set up VOCM

VOCM is “Voltage Output Common Mode” between + and – channels. In the case of differential output, the negative output DC VOCM is the same value of the DC VOCM of the positive output.

1. Select the System tab and then select Setting from the left sidebar menu.

2. Click on the number field next to the VOCM in the desired channel.

Quick tips

VOCM isn’t related to what amplitude setting. Maximum of VOCM is related to the load impedance as following:

Invert Waveform Polarity

You can use the Invert button on the left sidebar menu to invert the polarity of a generated waveform. The following example shows how to get a differential signal using the invert function with a continuous sine wave.

1. Set up the instrument to generate a continuous sine wave on CH1.

2. Set the frequency of CH1 to a desired value.

3. Click the CH1/CH2/CHBOTH button and select CHBOTH to view CH1 and CH2 simultaneously.

4. Click on the Inter-CHs button and select Frequency CH1=CH2 to set the CH2 frequency to match

CH1.

5. Click CH2 in the CH2 status bar.

6. Click on the Invert button on the left sidebar and notice that the CH2 waveform becomes inverted.

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Add Noise

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7. Push the front-panel Ch1 On button to enable the output.

Quick tips

See the Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform topic for a quick tutorial on getting started generating this waveform.

See the Adjusting parameters of two channel signals topic to read about how to quickly set the frequency of one channel to match the other.

Add Noise

You can add the internal noise signal to a waveform using the following procedure. In this example, a continuous sine wave is used.

1. Select the Sine function from the top of the Home tab.

2. Select the Continuous run mode from the left sidebar menu.

3. Select the System tab and then select Setting from the left sidebar menu.

4. Click on On/Off button next to Noise in the desired channel to turn on noise add function.

5. Click on the number field next to the Noise parameter on the AWG4162 and adjust it as desired. Noise Level can’t be modified when Noise is Off.

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Add Noise

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6. Observe the waveform adding noise displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

7. The top waveform is the one before adding noise. The bottom waveform is the one after adding noise.

To avoid overflow by noise addition, the amplitude of the output signal is automatically halved.

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Reference Clock Input

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Reference Clock Input

1. The Reference Clock Input (Ref Clk In) and the Reference Clock Output (Ref Clk Out) connectors are provided on the AWG4162 rear panel.

2. The instrument can use the internal or external source as a reference clock. To select a reference clock, push the front-panel Utility button and then select Setting from the left sidebar menu.

3. Click on Clock Ref to toggle between Internal and External.

Quick Tips

The instrument can use the internal source or an external source as a reference clock. When the internal reference is activated, a 10 MHz reference clock is output on the rear panel Ref Clk Out connector.

When the reference clock input is activated, the rear panel Ref Clock Input connector is used as the input for an external reference clock.

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Utility Menu

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Utility Menu

Push the front-panel Utility button to display the System Tab. The System Tab provides access to utilities used by the instrument such as system related menus, Self Calibration, and Self Diagnostics.

1. Push the front-panel Utility button to display the System Tab. Select the Setting from the left sidebar menu to display the system related menus.

2. Clock Ref. (See Reference Clock Input.)

3. You can select the instrument Power On setting.

4. You can modify the Ext Clock Rate if select Clock Ref source as External.

5. Click on Beeper to toggle the beep sound Off and On.

6. Click on Click Tone to toggle the click tone Off and On.

7. You can modify High Limit and Low Limit for the desired channel.

8. Load Impedance. (See Set up Load Impedance.)

9. Noise. (See Add Noise.)

10. VOCM. (See Set up VOCM.)

Select the Status from the left sidebar menu to display the instrument status.

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Utility Menu

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Select the Tools from the left sidebar menu.

11. Warm Up Timer is used to calculate the warm up time.

12. Self Calibration (See Perform Instrument Self Calibration and Self Diagnostic.)

13. Self Diagnostic. (See Perform Instrument Self Calibration and Self Diagnostic.)

14. You can copy the waveform parameter of one channel to another channel by clicking on Copy CH1 to

CH2 or Copy CH2 to CH1.

15. Secure. (See Erase Custom Waveform Files.)

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Save/Recall a Custom Setup

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Save/Recall a Custom Setup

You can save up to four custom setups in the instrument internal memory. They are saved as Custom 1 through 4 under the File tab. You can save more setups to the Local Disk or a USB memory device.

Save a Custom Setup by UI

1. Click the File tab.

2. Click the desired Custom button which you want to save.

3. Click the save icon to save.

Save a Custom Setup by Front Panel.

1. Hold down the Custom1 button in front panel file area.

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Save a Custom Setup by Front Panel

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2. A warning dialog will show if the custom1 file exist.

3. Click Yes.

4. An information dialog will show “Custom1 setup has been saved”.

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Recall a Custom Setup by UI

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Recall a Custom Setup by UI

1. Click the File tab.

2. Click the desired Custom button to view the waveform parameters and make sure it is the desired

waveform. The parameters appear in the bottom half of the display.

3. Click to load the waveform file. You will now see the waveform on the AWG4162 display.

Recall a Custom Setup by Front Panel

1. Push the Custom1 button in front panel file area.

2. You will see the custom1 waveform display if custom1 exist. A warning dialog will show if the custom1 doesn’t exist.

Quick tips

Click to lock a custom waveform file from being erased or edited. Click to erase the selected custom waveform file.

Click to quickly navigate the four available custom files in the menu.

Click to open a custom waveform file. Click to save a custom waveform file.

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Save/Recall a Custom Setup for Different User by UI

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Save/Recall a Custom Setup for Different User by UI

1. Click the File tab.

2. Click the desired User button to view the Recent Documents and Recent Places for different user. You can rename the User 1-9 by double click.

Save a Screen Image

You can save a screen image of the instrument. Do the following steps:

1. Set the display to show the screen you want to save as image. Then simultaneously push the two arrow

keys underneath the rotary knob on the front panel.

2. A message appears on the screen, indicating that the screen image was saved.

Quick Tips

Image files are saved in the path "D:\Tektronix\AWG4000\Basic" Image files are saved as .BMP format. The instrument gives all files created by the instrument the

default name yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-ss.BMP.

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Erase Custom Waveform Files

Erase instrument setups and waveforms from memory

You can also erase all instrument setups and waveforms from the instrument internal memory using the following procedure.

NOTE. You can restore the instrument to its default settings at any time without erasing memory by pressing the Default button located in the top right corner of the Basic mode display.

1. Click the System tab.

2. Click the Tools tab in the right sidebar menu.

3. Click the Secure button and the following dialog will appear.

4. Select OK to erase all setups and waveforms stored in hard drive X:\, or select Cancel to cancel the

operation.

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ArbBuilder

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ArbBuilder

You can create a waveform using the ArbBuilder tool. You can create new waveforms by selecting from a list of standard functions, using the Equation Editor (See Create a Waveform by Equation.), or drawing a waveform (See Draw a Waveform with ArbBuilder.).

You can open ArbBuilder from the Home tab by selecting New or Edit from the drop down menu.

Create a Standard Waveform

1. Select ArbBuilder > New or Edit from the Home tab.

2. Select New Std from the Waveform tab.

3. Select a standard waveform from the Function drop down menu. You can choose Sine, Square,

Triangle, Pulse, Noise, DC, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Sin(x)/x, Sweep, Multi Tone, Lorentz waveform.

4. Adjust the vertical and horizontal parameters as desired.

5. Click the Preview button to view the waveform.

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6. Click the OK button to view the waveform, or click Cancel to cancel and exit the window.

7. Click the SAVE button or SAVE AS button to save the waveform, or click Close button to close the waveform.

8. Click table to turn to communication page.

9. Click Send to CH1 or Send to CH2 under communication tab to send this waveform

to the channel 1 or channel 2.

Create a Waveform by Equation

You can generate a waveform by equation editor. You can use this function in the ArbBuilder tool.

NOTE. The Equation editor processes all file inputs and outputs in the current working directory. The current working directory must have read and write access or the equation file will not compile.

Equation Editor Overview

The Equation editor is an ASCII text editor that allows you to create, edit, load, and compile equation waveform definitions into a waveform using the Waveform Programming Language (WPL). Use WPL to generate a waveform from a mathematical function, perform calculations between two or more waveform files, and use loop and conditional branch commands to generate waveform values. Compile the equation file to generate the described waveforms.

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Create a Waveform by Equation

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The equation editor processes all file inputs and outputs in the current working directory. The current working directory must have read and write access. Compilation may be dependent on the available memory and other resources of the instrument.

An equation file is a text file that you create and edit in the equation editor. Select ArbBuilder > New

or Edit Waveform tab and click the New Equa icon to open the equation

editor.

The following table describes the screen elements of the equation editor.

Element Description

Toolbar Provides edit operations, such as open, save, cut, copy, and paste. File name The file name to which the equation or text is written, or the name of the file being

edited. The instrument appends the default .equ file extension to all Equation editor

files.

Equation

The area where you enter text and/or equation information.

Output Displays the status of the compilation. If the compilation fails, then the application

displays an error message. If the compilation is successful, then the application

displays “Compiled Successfully”.

Command List Keypad of math functions, numbers, and letters for creating equations. Preview Display of waveform graph after compile.

Compile Button that compiles the currently loaded or edited equation file. The status of the

compilation is displayed in the output window.

Settings Provides controls for adjusting range and points.

OK and Cancel buttons Use these buttons to save and exit (OK) or cancel and exit (Cancel) the Equation

Editor window.

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Create a Waveform by Equation

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Component

Symbol

Meaning

Example

Syntax Items

( )

These are parentheses — (and) — for specifying the order of operations. Each opening (left) parenthesis must be paired with a closing (right) parenthesis. When there are two arguments – for example, range, max, min – they are separated with a , (comma).

NA Variables. Here are the variables that can be used in an equation.

t x v

Time from the head of that range() statement Variable taking on a value from 0.0 to 1.0 within that range ( ) Variable showing the current value of the waveform data at that position statement

Operators

+, –, *, /

These add, subtract, multiply, or divide the components. The priorities are the same as usual for these four operators – * and / have priority over + and –.

Expresses exponents. Only integers can be raised to a higher power. ^ has the same priority as * and /. Therefore, parentheses are required to give priority to multiplication.

pi * (2^3) * x where 2^3 = two raised to the third power.

Comment

Comments are preceded by a number sign (#). When a number sign is entered, all characters after that until the end of the line are treated as a comment. All of the items in the component menu can be used in a comment.

NA Characters

a–z, %, $, &, @, A, _

The characters available in the component menu are the letters of the alphabet (a–z) and several symbols (%, $, &, @, A and _ ). These are used in comments.

The component menu contains the items used to set the time range as well as functions, operators, variables, constants, syntax items and characters. You can use these items to create equations and enter comments.

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Create a Waveform by Equation

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Other items

pi, e, k, =,

The circumferential ratio.

Exponent (for an implied 10). The range for numbers expressed in this scientific notation is from |5.9e–39| to |3.4e38|.

1e6=1,000,000, 1e–3=0.001

The k0–k9 can be specified; these are constants that may be used in equations. Specifying a new value for the same k# replaces the old value with the new one. If no constant is defined for k, this value will be automatically set to 0.

= Equals sign. = is used with k constants.

k0=2*pi

Ends the line for the range or equation; inserting a return

( ) in the middle of the line partitions it.

NA Functions

sin(, cos(

The arguments for these trigonometric functions are in radians.

range(0,100 s)cos(2*pi*x) Example: range(0,100 s)sin(2*pi*1e4*t)

exp(, log(, ln(

Exponential function, common log function, natural log function. The log and ln arguments must be positive.

range(0,50 _s) 1–exp(–5*x) range(50 _s,100 _s) exp(–5*x) Example: range(0,100 _s) log(10*(x+0.1)) Example: range(0,100 _s) ln(2*(x+0.2))

sqrt(

The square root; the argument must be a positive value.

range(0,100 _s) sqrt(sin(pi*x))

abs(

The absolute value.

range(0,100 _s) abs(sin(2*pi*x))

int(

Truncates the fraction to obtain the integer.

range(0,100 _s) int(5*sin(2*pi*x))/5

round(

Rounds off the fraction to obtain the integer.

range(0,100 _s) round(5*sin(2*pi*x))/5

norm(

Normalizes the range specified with range() and scales the amplitude values so that the maximum absolute value is 1.0 (that is, a value of +1.0 or –

1.0). The norm() statement comprises an entire line.

range(0,100 _s) sin(2*pi*x)+rnd()/10 norm()

max( min(

Takes the larger of two values. Takes the smaller of two values.

range(0,100 _s) sin(2*pi*x) range(0,50 _s) min(v,0.5) range(50 _s,100 _s) max(v,–0.5)

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Create a Waveform by Equation

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range(

The equation must specify the time domain. If the time domain is not defined, this is an error. The time domain is specified with range(). When making a new equation file, range(0, is input in the first line of equation. Next, the time is specified. This setting is valid until the next range( item is specified. With the first range() specification, any number of lines of equation can be input. Text written after the range() on the same line is invalid. Here is the format for the range( item. range( Equation starting time, Equation ending time )

range(0,1ms) Time range sin(2*pi*x) Equation

rnd (integer from 1 to 16,777,215)

When an argument is specified, generates a random number sequence using that argument as the initial value. If the argument is omitted, 1 is used.

range(0,100 _s) rnd(2)/3

diff(

Differentiates the function over the range specified with range(). Specified with diff(). The diff() comprises an entire line.

range(0,33 _s) –0.5 range(33 _s,66 _s)

0.5 range(66 _s,100 _s) –0.5 range(0,100 _s) diff()

integ(

Integrates the function over the range specified with range(). Specified with integ(). The integ() comprises an entire line. After integ(), specify normalization (norm()) as necessary.

range(0,33 _s) –0.5 range(33 _s,66 _s)

0.5 range(66 _s,100 _s) –0.5 range(0,100 _s) integ() norm()

mark (marker1 or marker2)

Sets the marker for the range set with range(). After compiling, there is no marker display, but the set marker can be verified with the waveform editor. The mark() statement comprises an entire line. For example, when mark(1) is input, nothing else can be input on that line.

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Unit

Meaning

milli (e

– 3

)

micro (e

– 6

)

nano (e

– 9

)

pico (e

– 12

)

second

comma separator

Kilo (e3)

Mega (e6)

Button

Meaning

Enter

Confirms the selection and moves to the next line of the equation

BKSP

Backspaces over the last character. Works like the backspace key on the keyboard

CLR

Clears the entire equation

Use the equation editor Units menu to specify the units for the parameters or variables used in the equation. The following table lists the units that you can use and their descriptions.

Use the selection menu to confirm, backspace, or clear the equation. The following table lists the units that you can use and their descriptions.

Create a Waveform by Equation Editor

1. Select ArbBuilder > Edit > Waveform tab and click the New Equa icon to open the

2. In the Equation Editor window, enter text to form a waveform equation. For example, type

equation editor.

“Log(w)” in equation input box.

Operating Basics

Create a Waveform by Equation Editor

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

3. Click Compile button to generator a waveform in the preview box. You will see “Compiled

Successfully” information in the Output box and a log waveform display in the Preview box. If you

enter an invalid equation, the Output Box will show error warning message and the error line in the equation input box will turn to red.

Operating Basics

Save a Waveform Equation

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

4. Click the OK button to display the waveform in editable mode, or click Cancel button to cancel the

operation.

5. You will see a log waveform. You can edit, save or send it to channel 1 or 2.

NOTE. The equation editor supports only the basic 7-bit ASCII character set. The maximum length of a single string is 256 characters, including spaces. Concatenate strings by entering a colon character (:) at the end of a line. The maximum length, that is, sum of all string lengths is 1000.

Save a Waveform Equation

1. Create a waveform equation by following step 1 – 3 in the “Create a waveform equation”.

2. Click button in the equation editor toolbar.

3. A Windows save as dialog box will show up. Enter a filename and save. The equation file will be

saved in the .eqa format file.

Open an Equation File

1. In the Equation Editor window, click in the equation editor toolbar.

2. Select an existing waveform equation file and click Open.

Operating Basics

Open a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Edit an Equation File

In the Equation Editor window, you can do the following to modify equations:

Cut. Highlight the part of the equation you want to cut and then click this icon . Copy.

Highlight the part of the equation you want to copy and then click this icon .

Paste. Highlight the part of the equation you want to paste and then click this icon .

Directly edit the text using a keyboard or the Command List keypad.

Open a Waveform with ArbBuilder

1. Select ArbBuilder > New or Edit to open the ArbBuilder tool.

2. Select Open button from the Waveform tab.

3. The windows file open dialog box pop up. Please select an existing waveform file. ArbBuilder

supports several formats of waveform, such as .wfm, .pat, .txt, .tfw and .isf. The formats supported by ArbBuilder.

4. You can open the files with 5 methods: Open in New Tab: You can open the file in a new tab.

Insert at the End: You can insert the new file at the end of current waveform. Insert at the Beginning: You can insert the new file at the beginning of current waveform. Insert at Active Cursor: There are two cursors on the waveform view. Click the cursor you want to

insert new waveform. Then click OK, the new file at the cursor of current waveform. Replace between Cursors: There are two cursors on the waveform view. The new waveform will be

inserted between the two cursors.

5. Click OK, the file will be opened.

Operating Basics

Draw a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Redo is used to restore the previous state.

Undo is used to restore the next state.

Zoom In is used to enlarge the waveform graph.

Zoom Out is used to shrink the waveform graph

Horizontal Zoom In is used to enlarge the waveform graph in horizontal direction.

Fit To Window is used to restore the default state of waveform.

Move With Hand is used to move the waveform by hand.

Draw a Waveform with ArbBuilder

1. Open a waveform. You can open a standard waveform (See Create a Standard Waveform.).

2. Click the Draw tab.

3. Use the icons in the Draw toolbar to create your waveform.

4. Freehand means you can draw waveform on both horizontal and vertical points. Horizontal

means you can draw waveform on horizontal direction. Vertical means you can draw

waveform on vertical method. Point means you can draw some points and the points can be interpolated in the way of linear, smooth or staircase.

Operating Basics

Draw a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

5. If you select Point icon , then the Point Draw toolbar appears. You can click on the graph, select points and then use the toolbar icons to edit them. You can use tools in the following table.

6. If you click Table icon , the Point Draw Table window will open. You can enter points directly

into this table and click OK to save.

You can Insert, Delete or Clear all the data points.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

7. You can select from the interpolation menu and apply one of the three selections to the

waveform. Linear: Points can be connected with straight line. Smooth: Points can be connected with smooth line. Staircase: Points can be connected with staircase.

Edit a waveform with ArbBuilder

1. Open a waveform. Please see Open a Waveform with ArbBuilder.

2. Click ArbBuilder->Edit. You will see the edit toolbar.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Item

Description

Paste at the End

Paste a waveform segment at the end of a waveform

Paste at the Beginning

Paste a waveform segment at the beginning of a waveform

Paste at the Active Cursor

Paste a waveform segment behind an active cursor.

Replace between the Cursors

Replace the waveform between the cursors by a waveform segment.

3. Cut . It is used to cut a piece of waveform data between the two cursors.

4. Copy . It is used to copy a piece of waveform data between the two cursors. The waveform will not

be changed.

5. Paste . If the Paste button is clicked, a dialog box is pop up. There are four paste options.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Item

Description

Waveform Library

There are seven kinds of waveform which are Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, Noise, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay.

Scalar Value

An amplitude value set by the user

Copy from clipboard

A piece of waveform from Copy or Cut operation.

6. Math

It is used to make an arithmetic for a waveform. The arithmetic contains four operations which are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. When the Math button is clicked, a dialog box

is pop up.

There are three kinds of math sources which are waveform library, scalar value and copy from clipboard.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

7. Invert . It is used to overturn the waveform between the cursors in the vertical direction.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

8. Mirror . It is used to overturn the waveform between the cursors in the horizontal direction.

Operating Basics

Edit a Waveform with ArbBuilder

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Item

Description

Points

Set the point number which is moved each time

Amplitude

Set the amplitude which is moved each time

Rotate

Move the waveform periodically

Horizontal Shift

Move the waveform and use zero to fill the data after the waveform

9. Shift/Rotate . When the user clicks the Shift/Rotate button, a panel is pop up in the right of main panel zone. The waveform display zone will shrink.

Shift left is used to move the waveform left.

Shift right is used to move the waveform right.

Shift up is used to move the waveform up.

Shift down is used to move the waveform down.

Shift/Rotate can pop up a dialog and realize the shift/rotate function all the same.

Operating Basics

Send a Waveform to CH1/CH2

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Send a Waveform to CH1/CH2

1. Click Communication in the ArbBuilder.

2. Click Send to CH1 or Send to CH2 . You will see a progress bar. The waveform is sent

to Basic.

Appendix

Touch Panel Calibration

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Appendix

Touch Panel Calibration

1. Double click “Microchip AR Configuration Utility” on the desktop.

2. Choose “Configuration Wizard”.

Appendix

Touch Panel Calibration

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

3. After click next will show below dialog, please choose “AR1100 Dev Kit”.

4. After that it will show the dialog as below, please choose “USB” and “Digtizer”, and please wait.

Appendix

Touch Panel Calibration

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

5. Please click next until it shows below dialog, after that please click “Next”, and finished.

6. Please close this application.

7. Please double click “Microchip AR Configuration Utility” on the desktop again, and choose “Manual

Setup”.

Appendix

Touch Panel Calibration

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

8. It will show below picture that let you click the plus to calibrate touch panel.

9. After touch all the pluses , when it will show below picture means you can close application and

complete the calibration.

Appendix

Default Settings

AWG4162 Basic Application Help Document

Menu or System

Default setting

Output

configuration

Function

Sine

Frequency

1.000 000 000 00 MHz

Amplitude

1.000 Vp-p

Offset

0 mV

Symmetry (Ramp)

50.0%

Duty (Pulse)

50.0%

Output Units

Vp-p

Output Impedance

50Ω

Output Invert

Off

Output Noise Add

Off

Output High Limit

2.500 V

Output Low Limit

-2.500 V

VOCM

0 mV

Modulation

Modulation Waveform

10.00 kHz, Sine (except FSK,PSK)

Modulation Waveform

10.00 kHz, Square (FSK,PSK)

AM Depth

50.0%

FM Deviation

1.000 000 MHz

PM Deviation

90.0

FSK Hop Frequency

1.000 000 MHz

FSK Rate

10.000 000 0 kHz

PWM Deviation

5.0%

PSK Frequency

10.00 kHz

PSK Hop Phase

90.0

Sweep

Sweep Start Frequency

100.000 kHz

Sweep Stop Frequency

1.000 000 MHz

Sweep Time

10 ms

Sweep Hold Time

0 ms

Sweep Return Time

1 ms

Sweep Type

Linear

Sweep Mode

Repeat

Sweep Source

Internal

Trigger Slope

Positive

Trigger Interval

1.000 ms

Input Threshold

0.00 V

Step Num

Burst

Burst Mode

Triggered

Burst Count

Trigger Source

Internal

Trigger Delay

0.0 ps

Trigger Interval

1.000 000 ms

Slope

Positive

Input Threshold

0.00 V

Phase

0.00°

System-related

settings

Clock Reference

Internal

Ext Clock Rate

10 MHz

Default Settings

The following table lists the settings that are restored when you push the front-panel Default button or send SCPI command “*RST”.

AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Advanced Application

Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Documentation ........................................................................................................................... 7

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 8

General Features .......................................................................................................................... 8

Operating Requirements .............................................................................................................. 9

Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................. 11

Recommended Accessories ....................................................................................................... 11

Powering the Instrument On and Off ........................................................................................ 12

Protect Your Instrument from Misuse ....................................................................................... 12

Update Your Instrument Firmware ............................................................................................ 13

Install Advanced APP .............................................................................................................. 13

Uninstall Advanced APP ......................................................................................................... 16

Remote Control .......................................................................................................................... 18

Overheat Protection .................................................................................................................. 24

Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument .................................................................................... 25

Front Panel Overview .......................................................................................................... ....... 25

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 26

Advanced Application Introduction ............................................................................................... 27

Sequence ...................................................................................................................... .............. 27

Subsequence ................................................................................................................... ........... 28

Entry ......................................................................................................................... .................. 28

Segment ..................................................................................................................................... 28

Component ................................................................................................................................ 28

Workspace ................................................................................................................................. 29

Single Sequencer .................................................................................................................... 29

Multi Sequencer ..................................................................................................................... 29

Mixed (analog/digital) waveforms ............................................................................................. 30

Advanced UI Introduction ...................................................................................................... ........ 31

Start Page ................................................................................................................................... 31

Self-Diagnostic ........................................................................................................................... 32

Self-Calibration ........................................................................................................................... 33

Home Page ................................................................................................................................. 40

Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Settings - The Run Mode Tab ....................................................................................................... 47

Settings - The Analog Ch Tab (ARB Mode) ................................................................................... 48

Settings - Digital Channels Tab ..................................................................................................... 50

Settings - Timing Tab .................................................................................................................... 53

Settings - Events Tab (Single Sequencer) ...................................................................................... 54

Settings - Events Tab (Multi Sequencer) ....................................................................................... 56

Settings - Dynamic Jump .............................................................................................................. 57

Waveform Window .................................................................................................................... 58

Cursors Tools ................................................................................................................................ 60

Zoom Tools .............................................................................................................................. 66

Analog Waveform Graph Tools .................................................................................................... 66

Waveform Standard Editor Window ............................................................................................ 69

Effect Settings and Parameters Window (Analog Waveforms Only) ........................................... 73

Digital Waveform Graph Tools ..................................................................................................... 97

Mixed Signal Waveform Editor..................................................................................................... 99

Analog Waveform Editor .............................................................................................................. 99

Digital Waveform Editor ............................................................................................................. 110

Data Editor ................................................................................................................................. 112

Sequence Window ................................................................................................................... 114

Input Waveform Properties ....................................................................................................... 116

Main Sequencer window ............................................................................................................ 118

Waveform and Table View of the Sequencer ............................................................................ 120

Editing a Sequence ..................................................................................................................... 121

Waveform View Window ......................................................................................................... 135

Tutorials ....................................................................................................................................... 138

How do I Examples ................................................................................................................... 138

Creating Your First Analog Waveform ........................................................................................ 138

Creating a Sequence of Waveforms ........................................................................................... 143

Importing a Waveform + Component Usage + Gated Run Mode .............................................. 153

Creating Digital Waveforms ....................................................................................................... 161

Common Tasks Examples ......................................................................................................... 170

Create a New Workspace ........................................................................................................... 170

Open an Existing Workspace ...................................................................................................... 176

Demo Project ............................................................................................................................ 176

Option Installation .................................................................................................................... 177

Multi-Instrument System ......................................................................................................... 179

Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 185

A. Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 185

B.Touch Panel Calibration ........................................................................................................ 188

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

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Basic Application Help

Basic Application operating information

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Programmer Manual

Programming syntax and command information for remotely controlling the instrument

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Service Manual

Instrument servicing procedures and replaceable parts list

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference

Instrument specifications and performance verification procedures

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Declassification and Security Instructions

Describes how to sanitize, secure, and declassify the instrument

Instrument and available as a PDF at

www.tek.com/

manuals

Preface

This document contains information about how to use the Advanced Application of the Tektronix AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator, along with basic operations and concepts.

Documentation

The following table lists related documentation available for your AWG4162. The documentation is available on the Document CD and on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals).

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 output for each analog channel for triggering and synchronization  Three software-configurable output paths fit all test cases

 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

Power supply

Source voltage and frequency 100 to 240 Vrms @ 50 - 60 Hz

115 Vrms @ 400 Hz

Power consumption max 150 W

Surge current 30 A peak (25 °C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s

Physical characteristics

Weight (typical)

Net weight 6.5 kg (14.2 lbs)

Net weight with packaging 11.5 kg (25.2 lbs)

Dimensions

Height 233 mm (9.17 in.)

Width 439 mm (17.28 in.)

Depth 199 mm (7.82 in.)

Dimensions with packaging(typical)

Height 498 mm (19.61 in.)

Width 457 mm (17.99 in.)

Depth 574 mm (22.60 in.)

Clearance ≥50.8 mm (2.0 in.) on left and rear sides 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, non-condensing

Altitude

Operating 3,000 m (9,843 feet)

Non-operating 12,000 m (39,370 feet)

Item

Description

Manual

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Product CD

Document CD with Browser Including the PDF files of Specs & PV Tech Ref, user manual, programmer, service manual.

Power Cable

USB cable

Stylus

For touch panel

Front protect cover

Accessory Pouch

50Ω SMA

Terminator

Male, DC-18GHz; 1 ea / channel

Certification of Calibration

Three year warranty

Item

Description

Pin Header SMA Cable

45 inch

RMD5000

- Rack mount kit

- Instruction sheet (English)

Manual

Service (English)

Specs & PV Tech Ref

Programmer manual AWG4HDDE

- Hard disk drive

SMA terminator

50 Ω

Standard Accessories

Recommended Accessories

AWG4SYNC

Sync cable; Used for multiple instruments

synchronization

RFX100

RFXpress software

AWG4DIG16LVDS

16-bit digital output cable; Used for LVDS

AWG4DIG16TTL

16-bit digital output adaptor; LVDS to

TTL/CMOS

AWG4DIGSCKT

Digital output connector; AWG4k Digital

Channel Connector on DUT (Amphenol, U65B12-40E0C)

TEK-USB-488

GPIB to USB adaptor

HCTEK54

Hard transit case

Powering the Instrument On and Off

Power On

1. Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel.

2. Use the front-panel power button to power on the instrument.

3. Wait until the system shows windows desktop.

4. You have two selections to open the applications:

You can press the “Basic” or “Advanced” Buttons on front panel to launch one application. You can also click the shortcut icons on desktop to launch any one of them.

NOTE:

Only one application can be launched at same time. If you want to launch the other application, please close the first one at first.

Power Off

1. Please close the application that you are using at first.

2. Use the front-panel power button to power off the instrument.

Tektronix AWG4162 Primary User

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual