Tektronix AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Specifications,Performance Verification Reference manual

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AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator

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Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

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Warranty

Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If the product proves d efective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warran reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.

ty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or

In order to o of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for product

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate mainte resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modiﬁed or integrated with other products when the effect of such modiﬁcation or integration increases the time or difﬁculty of servicing the product.

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btain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration

s returned to any other locations.

nance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage

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Table of Contents

Important safety information ......................... ................................ ............................. v

General safety summary ...................................................................................... v

Service safety summary.............. ................................ ................................ ....... vii

Terms in th i

Symbols and terms on the product ......................................................................... viii

Service Safety Summary................................ ................................ ........................... 1

Preface ............................................................................................................... 3

Finding other information..................................................................................... 3

Manual conventions .... ................................ ................................ ....................... 3

Speciﬁc

Performance veriﬁcation.......................................................................................... 25

ations ............ ................................ ................................ ........................... 5

Electrical speciﬁcations ........ ................................ ................................ ............... 5

General speciﬁcations ................................ ................................ ........................ 22

Prerequisites......... ................................ ................................ .......................... 25

Self tests ........................... ................................ ................................ ............ 26

r codes ...................... ................................ .................................. ............ 27

Erro

Required equipment .................. .................................. ................................ ...... 32

Basic mode: Frequency/Period test......................................................................... 33

Amplitude test................................................................................................. 34

DC Offset and Vocm tests...................................... .................................. ............ 36

Basic mode: AC Flatness test ............................................................................... 39

sic mode: Harmonics distortion test ............................. ................................ ........ 41

Basic mode: Spurious test ................................................................................... 42

Test record..................................................................................................... 43

s manual ... ................................ ................................ ..................... viii

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List of Figure

Figure 1: Frequency/period test................................ .................................. ................ 33

Figure 2: 50

Figure 3: Amplitude test, Basic mode........................................................................... 34

Figure 4: Amplitude test, Advanced mode ......... ................................ ............................ 35

Figure 5: 50 Ω terminator accuracy ............................................................................. 36

Figure 6: DC offset/Vocm tests, Basic mode ................................................................... 37

Figure 7: DC offset/Vocm test, Advanced mode............................................................... 38

Figure 8:

Figure 9: 1 kHz setup for AC Flatness test ..................................................................... 39

Figure 10: >1 kHz setup for AC Flatness test ............ .................................. .................... 40

Figure 11: Harmonic distortion tests ............................................................................ 41

Figure 12: Spurious tests ............. .................................. ................................ .......... 42

Ω terminator accuracy ............................................................................. 34

50 Ω terminator accuracy ............................................................................. 39

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List of Tables

Table 1: Clock generator........................................................................................... 5

Table 2: Skew control (analog to analog skew)................................................................. 6

Table 3: Skew control (analog to digital skew) .................... ................................ ............. 6

Table 4: Skew control (analog to trigger/marker skew)....... .................................. ............... 6

Table 5: Operating mode for Basic, nominal .................................................................... 6

Table 6: Waveforms (Basic mode), nominal ............................... .................................. ... 7

Table 7: Analog output (Basic mode), Frequency/Period..................................... ................. 8

Table 8: Analog output (Basic mode), A

Table 9: Analog output (Basic mode), Vocm........................... ................................ ......... 9

Table 10: Analog output (Basic mode), Offset................................................................. 10

Table 11: Analog output (Basic mode), Window ................................ .............................. 10

Table 12: Analog output (Basic mode), Sine wave .......................... .................................. 11

Table 13: Analog output (Basic mode), Square wave ......................................................... 11

Table 14: Analog output (Basic mode), Pulse.................................................................. 11

Table 15: Ramp...... ................................ ................................ .............................. 12

Table 16: Arbitrary................................................................................................ 12

Table 17: DC ....................................................................................................... 12

Table 18: Basic Mode Modulation .............................................................................. 12

Table 19: Sweep ................... ................................ ................................ ................ 13

Table 20: Advanced channel functionality .. ... ... . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... . .. . ... ... . 13

Table 21: Operating mode for Advanced, nominal ............ ................................ ................ 13

Table 22: Advanced run mode ................................................................................... 14

Table 23: Waveforms (Advanced mode), nominal............................................................. 14

Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC)............ .......................... 15

Table 25: Auxiliary ports: Marker output .. .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... .. 19

Table 26: Auxiliary ports: Trigger/Gate input .. ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... .. .. . ... ... ... . ... .. 20

Table 27: Auxiliar

Table 28: Auxiliary ports: Memory depth (Digital output (with option)). ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . 20

Table 29: Auxiliary ports: Sync In/Out . .. .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. 21

Table 30: Auxiliary ports: Reference clock input. . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... 21

Table 31: Auxiliary ports: 10 MHz reference clock output.. ... ... . .. . ... ... ... .. .. . ... ... ... . .. . ... ... ... . .. 21

Table 32: Auxiliary ports: External sampling clock input . ... ... . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... .. .. . ... ... ... . ... ... . 21

Table 33: Auxiliary ports: External modulation input .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... 22

Table 34: Power ........... ................................ .................................. ...................... 22

Table 35: Environmental ..... ................................ ................................ .................... 22

Table 36: Physical characteristics ..... ................................ ................................ .......... 22

Table 37: INIT and SYNCH error codes.............................. ................................ .......... 27

Table 38: Diagnostic error codes ................................................................................ 30

Table of Contents

mplitude . ... . ... ... ... . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . . .. . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . 9

y ports: Digital output (with option)....................................................... 20

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Table 39: Requi

Table 40: AWG4162 Performance Test Record.................................. .............................. 44

Table 41: Basic Mode Harmonic Distortion Test Record............. .................................. ...... 51

red test equipment .............................................................................. 32

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Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page vii, Service safety summary.)

General safety summary

Use the product only as speciﬁed. Review the following safety precautions to avoid inj Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

ury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.

To avoid ﬁre or personal

jury

Comply wi

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow general in this manual.

The pro

Only qualiﬁed personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the co

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read cautions related to operating the system.

Whe responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord speciﬁed for this product and certiﬁed for the country of use.

Do not use the provided power cord for other products.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.

th local and national safety codes.

ly accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions speciﬁed

duct is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

ver for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.

the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and

n incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the

Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difﬁcult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation v

Important safety information

Connect and dis

leads while they are connected to a voltage source.

Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information bef Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest rated individual component of a product, probe, or accessory. Use caution when using 1:1 test leads because the probe tip voltage is directly transmitted to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when powe r is present.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualiﬁed service personnel.

connect properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test

ore making connections to the product. Do not exceed the

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for c racks or missing pieces.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for v iewing the display and indicators.

when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are

provided for ventilation and should never be covered or

vi AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Important safety information

Avoid improper Improper or prolonged keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.

Use care when l handles for lifting and carrying.

Use only the

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product. Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:

1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid scratching the clear glass display ﬁlter.

2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use an aqueous solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol for more efﬁcient cleaning.

CAUTION. Avoid getting moisture inside the unit during external cleaning. Use

only en the instrument, do not expose it to sprays, liquids, or solvents, and do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

ough cleaning solution to dampen the cloth or swab. To avoid damage to

or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads.

ifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with

Tektronix rackmount hardware speciﬁed for this product.

icesafetysummary

Serv

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform

vice procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety

ser summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

roduct unless another person capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is

p present.

Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation vii

Important safety information

Termsinthismanual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or other property.

Symbols and terms on the product

These ter

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

ms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the mark

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read th

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

ing.

e marking.

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to ﬁnd out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to betakentoavoidthem. (Thissymbolmayalsobeusedtorefertheuserto ratings in the manual.)

viii AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Service Safety S ummary

Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service

procedures.

Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is present.

Disconnec

of the power cord or, if provided, the power switch.

UseCareWhenServicingWithPowerOn. Dangerousvoltagesorcurrentsmay exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing compon

To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

tPower. To avoid electric shock, disconnect the mains power by means

ents.

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 1

Service Safety Summary

2 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Preface

This manual provides product speciﬁcations and instructions to verify performance of the AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument, consider the following before attempting service:

The procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualiﬁed service person.

Read the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary at the beginning of this document.

When using this manual for servicing, be sure to follow all warnings, cautions, and notes.

The manual consists of the following sections:

Speciﬁcations contains a description of the instrument and the characteristics that apply to it.

Performance Veriﬁcation contains procedures for conﬁrming that the instrument functions properly and meets warranted limits.

The procedures described in this document should be performed every 12 months or after module replacement.

If the instruments do not meet performance criteria , repair is necessary.

Finding other information

See the following list for other documents supporting your instrument. These documents are available online at www.tek.com/manuals.

Document Description

AWG4162 Printable Help A help system, integrated with the User Interface, that provides operating instructions. A PDF

of this document is also available online at www.tek.com/manuals.

AWG4162 Advanced Application Programmer Manual

AWG4162 Basic Application Programmer Manual

A manual that provides programmers with the commands and syntax for remotely controlling the instrument when the Advanced Application mode is running.

A manual that provides programmers with the commands and syntax for remotely controlling the instrument when the Basic Application mode is running.

Manual conventions

This manual uses certain conventions that you should become familiar with.

Some sections of the manual contain procedures for you to perform. To keep those instructions clear and consistent, this manual uses the following conventions:

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 3

Preface

Modules

Safety

Front-panel co all uppercase, and so on) in the manual as is used on the instrument front-panel and menus. Front-panel labels are all upper case letters (for example, MENU, SELECT, PULSE GEN, and so on).

Instruction steps are numbered unless there is only one step.

Throughout instrument is referred to generically as a module. In general, a module is an assembly (such as a circuit board). Sometimes a single component is a module; for example, the chassis of the instrument is a module.

Symbols and terms related to safety appear in the Safety Summary near the beginning of this manual.

ntrols and menu names appear in the same case (initial capitals,

this manual, any replaceable component, assembly, or part of the

4 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

All speciﬁcations are guaranteed unless labeled “typical”. Typical speciﬁcations are provided for your convenience, but are not guaranteed.

Elect

rical speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcations that are check marked with the

symbol are checked directly in

the Performance Veriﬁcation section.

All speciﬁcations apply to the arbitrary function generator unless noted otherwise. These speciﬁcations are valid under the following conditions:

The instrument must have been calibrated/adjusted at an ambient temperature between +20 °C and +30 °C.

The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between 5 °C and +50 °C.

The instrument must have had a warm-up period of at least 30 minutes.

The instrument must be in an environment with temperature, altitude, and

humidity within the operating limits described in these speciﬁcations.

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

terminator.

Table 1: Clock generator

acteristic

Char

ling rate control

Samp

Internal clock stability

Internal clock aging, typical

eference oscillator error

R (cumulative)

Reference oscillator calibration accuracy

Reference oscillator aging Within ±1.0 x 10-6/year

ription

Desc

/s to 2.5 GS/s

100 S

Resolution: 8 digits; 100 S/s

2 channels can be set to different sampling rates. Each channel’s sampling clock is individual.

±0.28 x 10

Hol aging, for 24 hours.)

Constant temperature stability: ±40 x 10

Per life (20 years): within ±3 x 10

er day: within ±40 x 10

otal reference frequency error, one year after factory adjustment, at any temperature within

T operating limits.

±1.6 x 10

Includes allowances for Aging per Year, Reference Frequency Calibration Accuracy, and Temperature Stability.

Aging Per Year: ±1.0 x 10

±1.0 × 10-6when operated within 25 °C ±5 °C, after 30 minute warm-up

-6

(Frequency stability vs. change in temperature.)

dover stability: ±0.32 x 10

-6

/year

-6

(Inclusive of frequency stability, supply voltage changes (±1%),

-9

-6

-9

-6

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 5

Speciﬁcations

Table 2: Skew co

Characteristic Description

Range

Resolution 10 ps

Accuracy, t

Internal

ypical

ntrol (analog to analog skew)

0 ps to 240000 ps (at 2.5 GS/s)

(Shift clock using delay line.)

±(10% of effective setting + 20 ps) at 2.5 GS/s

< 200 ps from 1.25 GSa/s to 2.5 GSa/s

< 1 ns below 1.25 GSa/s

Table 3: Skew control (analog to digital skew)

Characteristic Description

Range

Resolution 78 ps

Accuracy, typical

Internal

0 ps to 101790 ps (at 2.5 GS/s)

±(10% of effective s etting + 140 ps)

< 1.4 ns from 1.25 GSa/s to 2.5 GSa/s

< 2 ns from 100 MSa/s to 1.25 GSa/s

< 4.5 ns below 100 MSa/s

Table 4: Skew control (analog to trigger/marker skew)

Characteristic Description

Range

Resolution 78 ps

uracy, typical

Acc

ernal

Int

0 ps to 101790 ps (at 2.5 GS/s)

±(10% of effective s etting + 140 ps)

< 1.4 ns from 1.25 GSa/s to 2.5 GSa/s

< 2 ns from 100 MSa/s to 1.25 GSa/s

.5 ns below 100 MSa/s

Table 5: Operating mode for Basic, nominal

Characteristic Description

Basic mode

Run mode

Burst count

Internal trigger delay 0 to 100 s

Uses Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) techniques. It is the prevailing signal generator architecture in the industry today. This mode offers fewer waveform variations than Advanced mode, but with excellent stability and fast re sponse to frequency change. It can switch almost instantly between two frequencies/waveforms. Basic mode also offers a way to modulate the signal from internal or external sources, which is essential for some types of standards compliance testing. In this mode, the sampling clock is ﬁxed.

Continuous, Modulation, Sweep, and Burst

1 to 1,000,000 cycles or inﬁnite

Resolution: 1 ps, 15 digits

6 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

Table 5: Operating mode for Basic, nominal (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Internal trigger delay accuracy, typical

Internal trigger interval range 1 s to 500 s

±(1% setting + 50 ps)

Resolution: 2 ns, 12 digits

Table 6: Waveforms (Basic mode), nominal

Characteristic Description

Standard Sine, S quare, Pulse, Ramp, More (Sin(x)/x, Noise, DC, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise,

tial Decay, and Haversine)

ned waveforms. Users can edit and save their own waveforms.

Channel

ry waveform

Arbitra

rm length

Wavefo

ng rate

Sampli

Resolution 14 bits

Exponen

User deﬁ

16384/

2.5 GS/

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 7

Speciﬁcations

Table 7: Analog

output (Basic mode), Frequency/Period

Characteristic Description

Frequency/Period

Sine

Square

1 Hz to 600 MH 1 Hz to 330 M

Pulse 1 Hz to 330 M

Ramp, Exponential Rise, Exponenti

Sin(x)/X,

al Decay

Gaussian, Lorentz,

1 Hz to 30 MHz

1 Hz to 60 MHz

Haversine

Arbitrar

1 Hz to 40

Noise, typical 1 Hz to 400 MHz

Resolution

1 Hz or 15 digits (sine, square, pulse, arbitrary) 1 Hz or 14 digits (ramp, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, exponential rise, exponential decay,

ine)

Havers

Accuracy

etting (except Arbitrary), 5°C to 50°C

±10-6s

-6

±10

setting ±1 Hz (Arbitrary), 5°C to 50°C

Stability ±1.6 x 10-6/ year

0MHz

Accuracy aging

±1.0 x 10

-6

/ year

Range

50  load, single en

High Z load, single

ded

–2.5 V to +2.5 V

–5Vto+5V

ended

Resolution 1 mV or 4 digits

Accuracy

50  load, single ended: 1% of setting+5 mV

8 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

Table 8: Analog

Characteristic Description

Amplitude

Range

50  load, single ended

100  load, d ended

Accuracy

Resolution 1 mVpp or 4 digits

Unit Output impedance Single ended: 50 

Isolation

output (Basic mode), Amplitude

1 Hz to 350 MHz: 5 mVpp to 5 Vpp

350 MHz to 550 MHz: 5 mVpp to 3 Vpp

550 MHz to 60

ifferential

1 Hz to 350 MHz: 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp

350 MHz to 55

550 MHz to 600 MHz: 10 mVpp to 4 Vpp At Frequency: 1 kHz (Sine waveform), Amplitude >5 mVpp, Offset: 0 V and Unit: Vpp; 50 

load. 1% of set

Vpp, Vrms, dBm, Volt (high level and low level)

ntial: 100 

Differe

ation. All SMA and BNC grounds are connected to earth directly

No Isol

Table 9: Analog output (Basic mode), Vocm

0 MHz: 5 mVpp to 2 Vpp

0 MHz: 10 m Vpp to 6 Vpp

ting+5 mV

Characteristic Description

Vocm (50 )

Range

50  load, single ended

High Z load, single ended

Resolution 1 mV or 4 digits

Accuracy

–2.5 V to +2.5 V

–5Vto+5V

50  load, single ended: 1% of setting+5 mV

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 9

Speciﬁcations

Table 10: Analo

Characteristic Description

Offset (50 )

Range

50  load, si

High Z load, single ended

Resolution 1 mV or 4 digits

Accuracy

g output (Basic mode), Offset

ngle ended

±(2.5 Vpk - A

±(5 Vpk - Amp

50  load, single ended: 1% of setting+5 mV

mplitude/2)

Table 11: Analog output (Basic mode), Window

Characteristic Description

Window

Range

50  load, single ended

100  load, differential ended

High Z load, single ended

1 Hz to 350 MHz:

350 MHz to 550 MHz: –4 V to +4 V

550 MHz to 600 MHz: –3.5 V to +3.5 V 1 Hz to 350 MHz: –10 V to +10 V

350 MHz to 550 MHz: –8 V to +8 V

550 MHz to 600 1 Hz to 350 MHz: –10 V to +10 V

350 MHz to 550

550 MHz to 600 MHz: –7 V to +7 V

litude/2)

–5Vto+5V

MHz: –7Vto+7V

MHz: –8Vto+8V

10 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Speciﬁcations

Table 12: Analo

Characteristic Description

Sine wave characteristics (50 , single ended)

Flatness

Harmonic distortion 1 Hz to 10 MHz: < –60 dBc

Total harmonic distortion (THD), typical

Spurious (non-harmonic)

Phase noise, typical

g output (Basic mode), Sine wave

At amplitude 1.0 Vpp (+4 dBm), relative to 1 kHz:

DC to 600 MHz: ±0.5 dB

>10 MHz to 50 MHz: < –55 dBc >50 MHz to 200 MHz: < –40 dBc >200 MHz to 600 MHz: < –28 dBc

At amplitude 1 Vpp

10 Hz to 20 kHz: <0.1% 1 Hz to 10 MHz: < –65 dBc >10 MHz to 330 MHz: < –55 dBc >330 MHz to 500 MHz: < –50 dBc >500 MHz to 600 MHz: < –40 dBc

1 MHz: < –115 dBc/Hz

10 MHz: < –110 dBc/Hz

100 MHz: < –105 dBc/Hz

600 MHz: < –90 dBc/Hz

Table 13: Analog output (Basic mode), Square wave

Characteristic Description

Square wave

Rise/fall time, typical

Jitter (rms), typical

Overshoot, typical <–2% at 1 Vpp

1 ns at 1 Vpp

50 ps

Table 14: Analog output (Basic mode), Pulse

Characteristic Description

Pulse

Pulse width

Pulse duty

Leading/Trailing Edge Transition Time

Overshoot, typical < –2% at 1 Vpp

Jitter (rms), typical

1 ns to (period-1 ns)

Resolution: 10 ps or 15 digits

0.1% to 99.9%

Resolution: 0.1%, 3 digits

Leading Time and Trailing Time can be set independently:

At 10% to 90% of amplitude for

Resolution: 1psor15digits

50 ps

leading time: 800 ps to 1000 s

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Speciﬁcations

Table 15: Ramp

Characteristic Description

Linearity, ty

Symmetry 0% to 100.0%

pical

Frequency: <10 kHz, Amplitude: 1 Vpp, Symmetry: 100%  0.1% of peak output at 10% to 90% of amplitude range

Table 16: Arbitrary

Characteristic Description

Analog bandwidth, typical 400 MHz

Rise/fall time 0% to 100.0%

Jitter (rms), typical

Waveform length 2 to 16384 points per channel at 2.5 GHz

400 ps

Table 17: DC

Characteristic Description

Range –2.5 V to +2.5 V

Accuracy

±(1% of | DC setting | + 5 mV)

Table 18: Basic Mode Modulation

Characteristic Description

Carrier waveform

(Except PWM)

Carrier waveform

(PWM only)

Modulation source

Internal modulating waveforms

Modulating frequency

(For AM, FM, PM only)

Key rate

(For FSK, PSK only)

Amplitude modulation (AM)

Depth

Frequency modulation (FM)

Peak deviation

Phase modulation (PM)

Phase deviation range 0.00 to +180.00 degrees

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

Standard Waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB

Pulse

Internal or External (from Mod Input)

Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB

Internal: 500 Hz to 50 MHz

External: Max 10 MHz Internal: 500 Hz to 50 MHz

External: Max 10 MHz

0.00% to +120.00%

DC to 300 MHz

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Table 18: Basic Mode Modulation (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Hop frequency

Numbers of key

Phase Shift Keying (PSK)

Hop phase –180.00 to +180.00 degrees

Numbers of key

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

Deviation range

1 Hz to 600 MHz

0% to 50% of pulse period

Speciﬁcations

Tabl e 1

Characteristic Description

Type

Start/Stop frequency

Sweep time

Hold/return time

Total sweep time accuracy, typical

Trigger source Internal, External, Manual

9: Sweep

Linear, Logarithm, staircase and user deﬁned

o 600 MHz

1 Hz t

e: 50 s to 2000 s

Rang

Resolution: 20 ns or 12 digits Total Sweep Time = Sweep Time + Hold Time + Return Time 2000s Range: 0 s to 2000 s – 50 s

Resolution: 20 ns or 12 digits

al Sweep Time = Sweep Time + Hold Time + Return Time 2000s

Tot

ss than 0.4%

Table 20: Advanced channel functionality

Characteristic Description

Arbitrary

In Arbitrary mode it can deﬁne different waveforms by means of a sequencer. The sequence decides how these waveforms are generated at the outputs of the device. There are three different kinds of waveforms that can be deﬁned: analog waveforms, digital waveforms or mixed (analog digital) waveforms.

Table 21: Operating mode for Advanced, nominal

Characteristic Description

Advanced mode

Run mode

Can produce any waveform imaginable. A variety of methods are available to draw the waveform to create the needed output. It is a sophisticated playback system that delivers waveforms based on stored digital data that des cribes the constantly changing voltage levels of an AC signal. In this mode, the sampling clock is variable.

Continuous, Sequence, Triggered, Gated

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Speciﬁcations

Table 22: Advan

Characteristic Description

Continuous mode The speciﬁed waveform outputs continuously and iteratively. A continuous waveform is output.

Sequence mode The sequence mode outputs the waveform according to the sequence table, including loop and

Triggered mode

Gated mode The gated mode continuously outputs the waveform or sequence as long as the trigger remains

ced run mode

Only one entry is allowed in the Sequence Window.

conditional jump. Waveform is output as deﬁned by the sequence selected. Multiple waveforms can be outpu

An arbitrary waveform is output only once when it get trigger signal. After the waveform is output the instru

The trigger condition is deﬁned in terms of event. The event could be deﬁned as a logical operation of trigger in, timer, force trigger and marker.

Only one e

Using the PI commands, the instrument Run Mode can be programmed in the same mode of advanced UI, so triggered mode can be selected.

enabled. Every time the trigger is asserted, the output starts from the beginning.

The star logical operation of trigger in, timer, force trigger and marker.

Only one entry is allowed in the Sequence Window.

Using t advanced UI, so gated mode can be selected.

t in the order speciﬁed in the Sequence Window.

ment waits for the next trigger signal.

ntry is allowed in the Sequence Window.

t and stop conditions are deﬁned in terms of event. The event could be deﬁned as a

he PI commands, the instrument Run Mode can be programmed in the same mode of

Table 23: Waveforms (Advanced mode), nominal

Characteristic Description

Standard

Analog waveforms DC, Sine, Cosine, Triangle, Rectangle, Sawtooth, Increase-ramp, Decrease-ramp, Pulse,

Sinc, Exponential, Sweep

Arbitrary

Additional

Formula, ﬁle, user deﬁned

Noise and Filter can be applied to the waveforms above

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Speciﬁcations

Table 23: Waveforms (Advanced mode), nominal (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Digital waveforms Support 32 channels of digital waveform output

Waveform length 64 to 64M points (1M = 1024x1024)

In multiple of 64 points for length <320 points In multiple of 16 points for length 320 points

Number of waveforms Up to 16,384 user deﬁned waveforms

Pre-deﬁned waveforms are not included

Resolution 14 bits

Sequence length

Sequence controls Repeat Waveform, Wait for Multiple Triggers (up to 7 triggers), Wait for Multiple Events (up to 7

Repeat count

Jump timing

1 to 16,384

events), Jump if Event (up to 7 events, sync. or asynch), Jump to (sync. or asynch).

Both groups can operate either in single or dual sequence modes: Groups1 includes analog1 and digital[15:0], Groups2 includes analog2 and digital[31:16].

In multi-sequencer mode, each channel has its own sequence. In single sequencer mode, all channels share the same sequence.

1 to 2,097,151 or Inﬁnite

Synchronous or asynchronous selectable

Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC)

racteristic

Cha

mon characteristics

Com

nnector

utput type

utput impedance

On/Off control Output relay is available for each channel. A control is common to the complementary output.

Skew between (+) and (–) output, typical

Bandwidth

Calculated bandwidth, typical

Amplitude

cription

Des

A on front panel

+) and (-) Differential output and AC coupling output

(

0 , single-ended

5 100 , differential

Less than 20 ps, when in Direct output mode; Normal mode

AMP: 400 MHz

Direct DAC: 750 MHz

AC: 750 MHz

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Speciﬁcations

Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC) (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Range

Accuracy

(For AMP and Direct DAC mode)

Accuracy, typical

(For AC mode)

Resolution

Offset

Range

Accuracy

Resolution

Vocm

Range

50  load, single ended.

AMP: 0 - 5 Vpp

Direct DAC: 0 - 0.8 Vpp

AC: 0 - 2 Vpp

In the case of differential output or high Z load, the amplitude is twice that of single ended with 50  load.

AMP mode: At frequency: >300 Hz to 550 MHz 0 Vpp to 3 Vpp, single ended, 50  load

At frequency: >550 Hz to 600 MHz 0 Vpp to 2 Vpp, single ended, 50  load

At frequency: 1 KHz (sine waveform)

Offset 0 V and Unit: Vpp Accuracy (AMP, Direct DAC): ±(1% of setting+5mV)

At frequency: 100 M Hz (sine waveform)

Offset 0 V and Unit: Vpp

AC amplitude changes 1 mV/degree (1Vpp)

At frequency: 100 M Hz (sine waveform)

Offset 0 V and Unit: Vpp AC: ±(2% of setting+ 5 mV) – (room temperature –23) x 0.1% setting.

AC amplitude changes 1 mV/degree (1Vpp)

AMP, Direct DAC, AC: 0.1 mV or 5 digits

50  load, single ended.

AMP: –2.50 V - + 2.50 V

Direct DAC: –0.35 V - + 0.35 V

In the case of differential output or high Z load, the amplitude is twice that of single ended with 50  load.

50  load Direct DAC: ±(1% of setting+5mV) AMP: ±(1% of | setting+5mV)

AMP mode, DAC, AC: 10 mV or 3 digits

50  load, single ended.

AMP: –2.50 V - + 2.50 V

Direct DAC: –0.35 V - + 0.35 V

In the case of differential output or high Z load, the amplitude is twice that of single ended with 50  load.

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Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC) (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Accuracy

Resolution

Voltage window range

1 Hzto300MHz AMP:–5V-+5V

>300 MHz to 550 MHz AMP: –4 V - + 4 V

>300 MHz to 600 MHz

>550 MHz to 600 MHz AMP: –3.5 V - + 3.5 V

Main output

Level ﬂatness, typical In different mode:

50  load Direct DAC: ±(6% of Vocm output range+5mV) AMP: ±(1% of | setting+5mV)

AMP mode, DAC, AC: 10 mV or 3 digits

In the case of differential output or high Z load, the amplitude is twice that of single ended with 50  load. No DC offset applied in AC mode.

Window includes Max DC Vocm (± 2.5 V) for AMP. 50  load, single ended.

Direct DAC: –0.4 V - + 0.4 V

AC:–1V-+1V

Direct DAC: –0.4 V - + 0.4 V

AC:–1V-+1V

AMP: At amplitude 1.0 Vpp , relative to 100 kHz; AMP mode is LPF ON

DAC: At amplitude 0.5 Vpp , relative to 100 kHz

AC: At amplitude 1.0 Vpp , relative to 10 MHz

Speciﬁcations

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Speciﬁcations

Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC) (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Harmonic distortion, typical

Sine wave 32 points

(78.125 MHz)

Spurious (non-harmonic), typical

Sine wave 32 points

(78.125 MHz)

Spurious free dynamic range (SFDR), typical

Sine wave 32 points

(78.125 MHz)

Phase noise, typical

(10 kHz offset)

39.0625 MHz

78.125 MHz

156.25 MHz

Direct DAC: amplitude 0.5 Vpp (single-ended)

AMP: amplitude 1 Vpp (single-ended)

AC: amplitude 1 Vpp

Sampling clock: 2.5 GS/s

AMP (single): < -56 dBc

AMP (differential): < -56 dBc

Direct DAC (single): < -60 dBc

Direct DAC (differential): < -60 dBc

AC: < -56 dBc

Direct DAC: amplitude 0.5 Vpp (single-ended)

AMP: amplitude 1 Vpp (single-ended)

AC: amplitude 1 Vpp

Sampling clock: 2.5 GS/s

AMP (single): < -62 dBc

AMP (differential): < -62 dBc

Direct DAC (single): < -62 dBc

Direct DAC (differential): < -62 dBc

AC: < -55 dBc

Direct DAC: amplitude 0.5 Vpp (single-ended)

AMP: amplitude 1 Vpp (single-ended)

AC: amplitude 1 Vpp

Sampling clock: 2.5 GS/s

AMP (single): < -56 dBc

AMP (differential): < -56 dBc

Direct DAC (single): < -60 dBc

Direct DAC (differential): < -60 dBc

AC: < -55 dBc

AMP: –115 dBc/Hz

Direct DAC: –115 dBc/Hz

AC: –115 dBc/Hz

AMP: –110 dBc/Hz

Direct DAC: –110 dBc/Hz

AC: –110 dBc/Hz

AMP: –105 dBc/Hz

Direct DAC: –105 dBc/Hz

AC: –105 dBc/Hz

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Table 24: Analog output of Advanced Mode (AMP/Direct DAC/AC) (cont.)

Characteristic Description

312.5 MHz

Rise/fall time, typical

(10% to 90%)

Overshoot, typical AMP: <2%

Random jitter on clock pattern, typical

(By 0101.. clock pattern, Amplitude = 1.0 Vpp, Offset =0V)

Total jitter on random pattern, typical

(PN15 pattern, Amplitude =

1.0 Vpp, Offset = 0 V)

(Measured at Bit Error Rate = 1e-12)

AMP: –100 dBc/Hz

Direct DAC: –100 dBc/Hz

AC: –100 dBc/Hz

AMP: 800 ps

Direct DAC: 450 ps

AC: 450 ps

Direct DAC: <1%

AC: <2%

AMP: <5 ps rms

Direct DAC: <5 ps rms

AMP: <150 ps peak to peak at 625 Mbit/s

Direct DAC: <150 ps peak to peak at 625 Mbit/s

Speciﬁcations

Table 25: Auxiliary ports: Marker output

Characteristics

Connector SMA on the front panel

Number of outputs Marker-1 and Marker-2 are available for analog channel 1 and

tput impedance

utput level

Output level accuracy, typical ±(2% of setting + 10 mV)

Variable delay controls

Variable delay accuracy, typical

Rise/fall time, typical <800 ps (10% to 90% of swing), w hen Hi = 2.5 V, Low = 0 V

Total jitter on random pattern, typical 155 ps peak-peak

Description

alog channel 2, respectively



ange: 1 to 2.5 V into 50 

Resolution: 10 mV

Available for Marker-1 and Marker-2, relative to analog channels.

Range: 0 to 60606 ps

Resolution: 78 ps

±(10% of setting + 140 ps)

(PN15 Pattern, when Hi = 2.5 V, Low = 0 V)

-12

(Measured at bit error rate = 1e

)

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Speciﬁcations

Table 26: Auxil

Characteristics

Connector SMA on the front panel

Input impeda

Slope/polarity

Input damag

Threshold control Level: -10 V to 10 V

Threshold control accuracy, typical

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vpp min

Minimum pulse width 12 ns

trigger delay to analog output, typical

Initial

Initial gate delay to analog output, typical

Trigger IN to output jitter, typical Basic mode, Advanced mode, Digital output, Analog output,

iary ports: Trigger/Gate input

nce

e level

Description

1.1 k

Positive or

<-15Vor>+1

Resolutio

±(10% of | s

Basic mode: 832 sampling clock cycles ± 1 cycle (at 2.5 GSps ﬁxed sampling rate)

Advance

Basic m ﬁxed sampling rate)

Advanced mode: 20 ns + 2288 sampling clock cycles ± 1 cycle

DAC, AMP, Marker out:, ±2 sampling periods

negative selectable

n: 50 mV

etting | + 0.2 V )

d mode: 20 ns + 2288 sampling clock cycles ± 1 cycle

ode: 832 sampling clock cycles ± 1 cycle (at 2.5 GSps

Table 27: Auxiliary ports: Digital output (with option)

Characteristics

Connector FCI EYE on the front panel

Number of outputs 32 (16 bits x 2 groups) Output impedance 100  differential

Type of output LVDS

Rise/fall time, typical 600 ps (10% to 90%)

Initial skew between digital output, typical Less than 500 ps between each group output

Total jitter random pattern, typical

Maximum update rate

Description

150 ps peak-peak at 1.25 Gbps

By PN15 Pattern, when Hi = 2.5 V, Low = 0 V

Measured at bit error rate = 1e

Arb mode 16 Ch: 1.25 Gbps

Arb mode 32 Ch: 625 Mbps

-12

Table 28: Auxiliary ports: Memory depth (Digital output (with option))

Analog memory depth

1M 16M 32M 64M

Arb mode 16 Ch

Arb mode 32 Ch

0.5M 8M 16M 32M

0.25M 4M 8M 16M

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Speciﬁcations

Tabl e 29: Auxil

Characteristics

Function

Connector Inﬁniband 4X on rear panel

Master to slave delay, typical 48.6 ns

iary ports: Sync In/Out

Description

Sync In and Out provide a mechanism to synchronize multiple instruments

Table 30: Auxiliary ports: Reference clock input

Characteristics

Connector SMA on the rear panel

Input impedance

Input voltage range –5 dBm to 4 dBm sine or square wave

Variable input frequency range

Description

50 W, AC coupled

Damage level: +8 dBm max; ±15 V DC max

10MHzto80MHz

Resolution: 1 M Hz

Table 31: Auxiliary ports: 10 MHz reference clock output

teristic

Charac

ctor

Conne

ut impedance

Outp

Frequency 10 MHz

litude, typical

Amp

Jitter, typical 11.5 psrms

ption

Descri

SMA on 50 ,

Accu

Aging: ±1.0x10-6/year

1.6 Vpp into 50 

3.2 Vpp into high impedance

rear panel

AC coupled

racy: ±1.0x10

-6

Table 32: Auxiliary ports: External sampling clock input

Characteristic Description

Connector SMA on rear panel

Input impedance

Number of inputs 2, one for each input

Frequency range

Input voltage range -5 dBm to 4 dBm

50 , AC coupled

1.25 GHz to 2.5 GHz

Damage level: +8 dBm max

Damage level: ±15 V DC max

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Speciﬁcations

Table 33: Auxil

Characteristic Description

Connector BNC on rear panel

Input impeda

Number of inputs 2, one for each input

Bandwidth

Input volt

Vertical resolution 14 bits

age range

General s

iary ports: External modulation input

nce

10 k

10 MHz with 50 MS/s sampling rate

-1 V to +1 V (except FSK, PSK)

3.3 V, FSK, PSK

peciﬁcations

Table 34: Power

eristic

Charact

voltage and frequency

Source

Power consumption Less than 150 W Surge current 30 A peak (25° C) for 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s.

tion

Descrip

100 V to 240 V, 45 Hz to 66 Hz

60 to 440 Hz

115 V, 3

Table 35: Environmental

Characteristic Description

Temperature range

Operating 5 °C to +50 °C

Non operating

Humidity

Operating

(non condensing)

Non operating

(non condensing)

Altitude

Operating Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)

Non operating

-20°Cto+60°C

8% to 90% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 29° C at or below +50° C, (upper limit de–rates to 29.8% relative humidity at +60° C)

5% to 98% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 40° C at or below +60° C, (upper limit de–rates to 29.8% relative humidity at +60° C)

Up to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)

Table 36: Physical characteristics

Characteristic Description

Net weight, typical

Net weight with packaging, typical

6.5 kg (14.2 lbs)

11.5 kg (25.2 lbs)

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Table 36: Physical characteri stics (cont.)

Characteristic Description

Dimensions

Clearance r equired for cooling 50.8 mm (2.0 in)

Height: 233 mm (9.173 in)

Width: 439 mm (17.283 in)

Depth: 199 mm (7.835 in)

Left side (when looking at the front of the instrument) and rear.

Speciﬁcations

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 23

Speciﬁcations

24 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance veriﬁcation

The following types of performance veriﬁcation procedures can be performed on this product. Yo u may not need to perform all of these procedures, depending on what you want

Self tests: Perform to quickly con ﬁ rm that the instrument is operating properly. T internal hardware of the instrument.

to accomplish.

hese tests take little time and check the overall functionality of the

Prerequisites

Performan tests require additional equipment and time to execute than the self tests.

NOTE. The performance veriﬁcation procedures are not calibration procedures.

The performance veriﬁcation procedure only veriﬁes that your instrument meets key speciﬁcations. For your instrument to be calibrated, it must be returned to a Tektronix service facility.

All of the tests in this section conﬁrm performance and functionality when the following requirements are met:

The instrument is operating in an environment that meets the temperature, altitude, and humidity characteristics listed in the speciﬁcations.

The instrument is completely assembled and covers installed per factory speciﬁcation.

The instrument has been operating for a warm-up period of at least for 30 minutes.

The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between +5 °C and +50 °C.

ce tests: Perform to directly check warranted speciﬁcations. These

n addition to the above requirements, all of the performance tests in this section

Performance conditions

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 25

I comprise an extensive, valid conﬁrmation of performance and functionality when the following additional requirement is met:

Performance veriﬁcation

Self tests

Diagnostics

The instrument diagnostics self tests.

This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the instrument is operating correctly. It should be performed in Basic mode.

1. Power on the instrument and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes. The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between +5 °C and +50 °C.

2. Press the Basic button to launch the Basic application.

3. Select System > Tools > Warm up Timer.

4. After the 30 minutes of warm up time, press or click the Self Diagnostics

button to start the test.

5. Wait until the test is complete.

6. Check the diagnostics results:

PASSED: Displays if the test completes without ﬁnding any problems.

Error code: An error code is displayed when an error is detected. Error

codes are described in the Error Codes section of this document. (See page 27, Error codes.)

must have been performed and passed the calibration and

alibration

7. Press the X icon in the application to exit the diagnostics.

This procedure uses internal routines to verify that the instrument is operating correctly. It should be performed in Basic mode.

CAUTION. Do not turn off the power while executing a calibration. If the power

is turned off during calibration, data stored in internal nonvolatile memory may be lost.

1. Power on the instrument and allow it to warm up for 30 minutes. The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between +5 °C and +50 °C.

2. Press the Basic button to launch the Basic application.

3. Select System > Tools > Warm up Timer.

4. After the 30 minutes of warm up time, press o r click the Self Calibration

button to start the test.

5. Wait until the test is complete.

26 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Performance veriﬁcation

6. Check the calib

PASSED: Displays if the test completes without ﬁnding any problems.

Error code: An error code is displayed when an error is detected. Error

codes are described in the Error Codes section of this document. (See page 27, Error codes.)

7. Press the X icon in the application to exit the calibration.

Error codes

If a malfunction is detected during a self test, the instrument displays the character string "Fail" and error codes. There is also a log ﬁle with detailed information. The following tables show error codes.

Table 37: INIT and SYNCH error codes

Sub error code Step description

1300000

1300010

1300020

1300030

1300040

1300050

1301000

1301010

1301020

1301030

1301040

1301050

1301060

1301070

1301080

1301090

1301100

1301110

1301120

1301130

1301140

1301150

1301160

1301170

GET_DEVICE_NUM

CREATE_DEVICE_DATA

CREATE_DEVICE

SET_TIMING

SET_CHANNEL_ON

CHECK_DEVICE

CHECK_DEVICE_DATA

GET_SERIAL_NUMBER

GET_DEVICE_MODEL

GET_MEMORY_OPTION

GET_DIGITAL_OPTION

LOAD_CONTROL_FPGA_FIRMWARE

RESET_RELAIS

CHECK_DEVICE_MODEL

SET_REFERENCE_CLOCK

LTC2265_INITIALIZATION

AD5390_RESET

AD5390_SET_REFERENCE

TRIGGER_INITIALIZATION

SET_MARKER_LEVEL

READ_FREQUENCY_TUNING_PARAMETER

SET_FREQUENCY_TUNING

CREATE_CHANNEL_DATA

CREATE_CHANNEL

ration results:

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Performance veriﬁcation

Table 37: INIT and SYNCH error codes (cont.)

Sub error code Step description

1001000

1001180

1001190

1001200

1302001

1302011

1302021

1302031

1302041

1302051

1302061

1302071

1302081

1302091

1302101

1302111

1302121

1302131

1302141

1302151

1302161

1302171

1302181

1302191

1302201

1302211

1302221

1302231

1302241

1302251

1302261

1302271

1302281

1302291

1302301

1302311

1302321

CHECK_DEVICE_DATA

SET_SIMULATE_START_FROM_MASTER

RESET_SIMULATE_START_FROM_MASTER

GET_PRESCALER

CHECK_CHANNEL _DATA_CHANNEL A

TURN_OFF_RELAY_OUTPUT_CHANNEL A

DISABLE_ANALOG_OUT_CHANNEL A

LOAD_CHANNEL_FPGA_FIRMWARE_CHANNEL A

GET_CALIBRATION_PARAMETERS_CHANNEL A

SET_VARICAP_VOLTAGE_CHANNEL A

WRITE_FLATNESS_COMPENSATION_CHANNEL A

ADF4351_ENABLE_CHANNEL A

SET_DAC_CLOCK_SOURCE_CHANNEL A

ADF4351_CONFIGURATION_CHANNEL A

GET_ADF4351_STATUS_CHANNEL A

CHECK_ADF4351_STATUS_CHANNEL A

RESET_DAC_DELAY_LINE_CHANNEL A

SET_SYNC_DATA_DELAY_CHANNEL A

RESET_VARIABLE_DCM_CHANNEL A

RESET_FIXED_DCM_CHANNEL A

DAC_INITIALIZATION_CHANNEL A

SET_AS_MASTER_CHANNEL A

SET_AS_SLAVE_CHANNEL A

SET_SEQUENCER_MODE_CHANNEL A

TURN_ON_DC_DIRECT_OUTPUT_CHANNEL A

RESET_VOCM_DC_DIRECT_CHANNEL A

RESET_VOCM_DC_AMP_CHANNEL A

GET_FPGA_VERSION_CHANNEL A

SET_FILTER_PARAMETER_CHANNEL A

RESET_ATTENUATOR_CHANNEL A

CHECK_DIGITAL_POD_CONNECTION_CHANNEL A

SET_DIGITAL_POD_LEVEL_CHANNEL A

GET_IDENTIFIER_CHANNEL A

SET_SIGNAL_POLARITY_CHANNEL A

GET_FUNCTIONALITY_CHANNEL A

CHECK_FUNCTIONALITY_CHANNEL A

EXTERNAL_MODULATION_CALIBRATION_CHANNEL A

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Table 37: INIT and SYNCH error codes (cont.)

Sub error code Step description

1302002

1302012

1302022

1302032

1302042

1302052

1302062

1302072

1302082

1302092

1302102

1302112

1302122

1302132

1302142

1302152

1302162

1302172

1302182

1302192

1302202

1302212

1302222

1302232

1302242

1302252

1302262

1302272

1302282

1302292

1302302

1302312

1302322

1003000

1003010

1003020

1003030

CHECK_CHANNEL_DATA_CHANNEL B

TURN_OFF_RELAY_OUTPUT_CHANNEL B

DISABLE_ANALOG_OUT_CHANNEL B

LOAD_CHANNEL_FPGA_FIRMWARE_CHANNEL B

GET_CALIBRATION_PARAMETERS_CHANNEL B

SET_VARICAP_VOLTAGE_CHANNEL B

WRITE_FLATNESS_COMPENSATION_CHANNEL B

ADF4351_ENABLE_CHANNEL B

SET_DAC_CLOCK_SOURCE_CHANNEL B

ADF4351_CONFIGURATION_CHANNEL B

GET_ADF4351_STATUS_CHANNEL B

CHECK_ADF4351_STATUS_CHANNEL B

RESET_DAC_DELAY_LINE_CHANNEL B

SET_SYNC_DATA_DELAY_CHANNEL B

RESET_VARIABLE_DCM_CHANNEL B

RESET_FIXED_DCM_CHANNEL B

DAC_INITIALIZATION_CHANNEL B

SET_AS_MASTER_CHANNEL B

SET_AS_SLAVE_CHANNEL B

SET_SEQUENCER_MODE_CHANNEL B

TURN_ON_DC_DIRECT_OUTPUT_CHANNEL B

RESET_VOCM_DC_DIRECT_CHANNEL B

RESET_VOCM_DC_AMP_CHANNEL B

GET_FPGA_VERSION_CHANNEL B

SET_FILTER_PARAMETER_CHANNEL B

RESET_ATTENUATOR_CHANNEL B

CHECK_DIGITAL_POD_CONNECTION_CHANNEL B

SET_DIGITAL_POD_LEVEL_CHANNEL B

GET_IDENTIFIER_CHANNEL B

SET_SIGNAL_POLARITY_CHANNEL B

GET_FUNCTIONALITY_CHANNEL B

CHECK_FUNCTIONALITY_CHANNEL B

EXTERNAL_MODULATION_CALIBRATION_CHANNEL B

CHECK_SYNCHRONIZATION_DATA

SET_DCO_DAC_DIVISOR

ACTIVATE_SYNCHRONIZATION

GET_CHANNEL_FPGA_TEMPERATURE

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Table 37: INIT and SYNCH error codes (cont.)

Sub error code Step description

1003040

1003050

1003060

1003070

1003080

1003090

1003100

1003110

1003120

1003130

1003140

1003150

1003160

1003170

1003180

1003190

1003200

1003210

1003220

1003230

1003240

1003250

SYNCHRONIZATION_CIRCUIT_INITIALIZATION

SET_RELAYS

DISABLE_DIGITAL_OUTPUTS

DISABLE_MARKER_OUTPUTS

LOAD_DELAY_LINES_CALIBRATION_VALUES

DELAY_LINES_CHARACTERIZATION

GET_SUBPERIOD_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNELS

SET_SUBPERIOD_COMPENSATION

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNEL_A_AND_REFERENCE

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNELS_WITH_LOW_FREQUENCY

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNELS_WITH_MIDDLE_FREQUENCY

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNELS_WITH_HIGH_FREQUENCY

SET_COMPENSATION

ENABLE_MARKER_OUTPUTS

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNEL_A_AND_MARKER_1

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNEL_A_AND_MARKER_2

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNEL_A_AND_DIGITAL_1

GET_SKEW_BETWEEN_CHANNEL_A_AND_DIGITAL_2

SET_LAST_COMPENSATION

DEACTIVATE_SYNCHRONIZATION

SET_DIGITAL_OUTPUT

RESET_RELAYS

Table 38: Diagnostic error codes

Error code Step description

1400000

1401000

1402000

1403000

1404000

1405000

1405010

1405020

1405030

1405040

1406000

TEST_USB_CONNECTION FAILED

TEST_NVMEMORY_ACCESS FAILED

TEST_LOAD_CONTROL_FPGA_FW FAILED

TEST_CONTROL_FPGA_REGISTRY_ACCESS FAILED

TEST_I2C_EPROM FAILED

TEST_LOAD_CHANNEL_FPGA_DIAGNOSTIC_FW FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_FPGA_REGISTRY_ACCESS FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_MEMORY FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_SPI_DAC_9739 FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_ADC_LTC2265_COMMUNICATION FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_LOAD_CHANNEL_FPGA_DIAGNOSTIC_FW FAILED_CHANNEL_B

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Table 38: Diagnostic error codes (cont.)

Error code Step description

1406010

1406020

1406030

1406040

1407000

1408000

1408010

1408020

1408031

1408041

1408051

1408061

1408071

1408081

1408091

1408101

1408111

1408032

1408042

1408052

1408062

1408072

1408082

1408092

1408102

1408112

1409000

1409010

1409020

1409031

1409041

1409051

1409061

1409071

TEST_CHANNEL_FPGA_REGISTRY_ACCESS FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_MEMORY FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_SPI_DAC_9739 FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_ADC_LTC2265_COMMUNICATION FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_DEVICE_INITIALIZATION FAILED

TEST_CHANNEL_ADC_LTC2265 FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_PLL FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_ADF4351 FAILED_CHANNEL_A

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_GAIN_DC_AMP_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_DIFFERENTIAL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_ATTENUATOR FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_GAIN_DC_AMP_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_DIFFERENTIAL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_ATTENUATOR FAILED_CHANNEL_A_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_ADC_LTC2265 FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_PLL FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_ADF4351 FAILED_CHANNEL_B

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_GAIN_DC_AMP_FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_DIFFERENTIAL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

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Table 38: Diagnostic error codes (cont.)

Error code Step description

1409081

1409091

1409101

1409111

1409032

1409042

1409052

1409062

1409072

1409082

1409092

1409102

1409112

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_ATTENUATOR FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_N

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_AMP FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_GAIN_DC_AMP_FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_DIFFERENTIAL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_OFFSET_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VOCM_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_VAO_DC_DIRECT FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

TEST_CHANNEL_ATTENUATOR FAILED_CHANNEL_B_BRANCH_P

Required equipment

The following performance veriﬁcation procedures use external, traceable signal sources to directly check warranted characteristics. The following table lists the equipment required for these procedures.

Table 39: Required test equipment

Item Minimum requirements Recommended equipment Purpose

Digital Multi Meter (DMM)

Power sensor

Power sensor adaptor

Frequency counter Accuracy: 0.01 ppm Phase

Oscilloscope 4 GHz Bandwidth 50  input.

AC volts, true rms, AC coupled Accuracy: ±0.1% to 1 kHz DC volts Accuracy: 50 ppm, resolution 100 V Resistance Accuracy: ± 0.05 

100kHzto1GHz1W to 100 mW (-30 dBm to +20 dBm) Accuracy: 0.02 dB Resolution: 0.01 dB

100kHzto1GHz1W to 100 mW (-30 dBm to +20 dBm)

measurement

Termination 25 GS/s

Keithley 2700 Measures voltage. Used in

multiple procedures.

Rhode & Schwartz NRP

Rhode & Schwartz NRP-Z91

Tektronix FCA3103 Checks clock frequency.

Tektronix M SO70804C Checks output signals. Used in

Measures voltage. Used in multiple procedures.

multiple procedures.

Spectrum analyzer 20 kHz to 6 GHz Tektronix RSA5106B Checks output signals.

Harmonics Spurious.

32 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 39: Required test equipment (cont.)

Item Minimum requirements R ecommended equipment Purpose

Performance veriﬁcation

SMA c oaxial cable 50 , m ale to male connector, 91 cm

SMA terminator 50 ,±1 ,2W,DCto1GHz

Adapter, dual banana plug

Adapter, BNC (male) to SMA (female)

Adapter BNC (male) to SMA (female)

BNC (male) to SMA (female)

Basic mode: Frequency/Period test

This test veriﬁes the frequency accuracy of the generator. All output frequencies are derived from a single generated frequency. Both channel + is required to be checked. The generator should be set to Basic mode operation.

1. Connect the generator to the frequency counter as shown in the following ﬁgure.

Tektronix part number 174-6193-00

Tektronix part number 136-7162-00

Tektronix part number 103-0090-00

Tektronix part number 015-0572-00

Signal interconnection

Signal termination

Signal interconnection to a DMM

Signal interconnection to a oscilloscope

Figure 1: Frequency/period test

2. Push the Default front-panel button and the OK menu button to recall the generator default setup.

3. Set up the generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function

Frequency 1.000000 MHz

Amplitude 1.00 Vpp

Channel 1 Output On On (front)

Sine Sine (front)

Frequency/Period (front)

Amplitude/High (front)

4. Check that reading of the frequency counter is between 0.9999984 MHz and

1.0000016 MHz.

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Amplitude test

Basic mode

5. Record the resu

lt in the test record.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for CH2.

This test should be done once in Basic mode and once in Advanced mode to verify the a

mplitude accuracy of the generator. This test uses a 50 Ω terminator. It is necessary to know the accuracy of the 50 Ω terminator in advance of this amplitude test. This accuracy is used as a calibration factor.

1. Connect t

he 50 Ω terminator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure

and measure the register value.

Figure 2: 50 Ω terminator accuracy

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record

as follows:

CF (Calibration Factor) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurem e nt Ω)

Measurement (reading of the DMM) CF



Examples

50.50  1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

49.62  0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

3. Connect the generator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure. Be sure

to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the generator’s side output connector.

Figure 3: Amplitude test, Basic mode

4. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on the

AWG4000.

34 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

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5. Set up the generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function

Frequency 1.000000 kHz

Amplitude Units V rms The voltage unit should

Amplitude 35.36 mVrms

Channel 1 Output

Sine Sine (front)

Frequency/Period (front)

Home > Units > Vrms

be matched to that of DMM.

Amplitude/High (front)

On On (front)

6. Verify that each amplitude measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the test record table.

7. Record the results in the test record.

8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

9. Record the results in the test record.

Advanced mode

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

terminator.

Use the same equipment setup as in the Basic mode test. This will test both DC direct and DC ampliﬁed mode.

1. Close Basic mode and launch Advanced mode in the generator.

2. Check that the generator is still connected to the DMM as shown in the

following ﬁgure and that the 50 Ω terminator is still connected to the generator’s side output connector.

Figure 4: Amplitude test, Advanced mode

3. Use the 50 Ω terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on

the AWG4000.

4. Set up the generator using the following steps:

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Select menu Setting Operation

New w aveform Sine, 64k points Home > ArbBuilder> New Std

Set Function to Sine and Total Number of Points to 64

Sampling r ate 64 MS/s Setting/Timing

Amplitude Uni

Amplitude

Output type DC direct: 5 mV

5. Verify that each amplitude measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the

6. Record the results in the test record.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– DC ampliﬁed

8. Record the results in the test record.

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

DC Offset and Vocm tests

This test should be done once in Basic mode and once in Advanced mode to verify the DC offset and Vocm accuracy of the generator. This test uses a 50 Ω terminator. It is necessary to know the accuracy of a 50 Ω terminator in advance of this test. This accuracy is used for as a calibration factor.

Amplitude set waveform is half of Vpp

DC direct: 5 mV

DC ampliﬁed: 50 mV

DC ampliﬁed

test record table.

outputs.

ting in new

: 50 mV (step 6)

New mixed waveform /Sine/Amplitude

Setting/Analog Ch1/Output type

Ω terminator.

Basic mode

1. Connect the 50 Ω terminator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure and measure the register value.

Figure 5: 50 Ω terminator accuracy

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record as follows: CF (Calibration Factor) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω/ Measurement Ω)

Measurement (reading of the DMM)



Examples

50.50  1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

49.62  0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

36 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

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3. Connect the gen

erator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure. Be sure

to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the generator’s side output connector.

Figure 6: DC offset/Vocm tests, Basic mode

4. Use the 50 Ω SMA

terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on

the AWG4000.

5. Set up the generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function

Offset

Channel 1 Output On On (front)

DC Home > More > DC

Home > Offset

6. Verify that each offset measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the test

record.

7. Record the results in the test record.

8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

9. Test the V

as follows:

ocm

a. Set DC offset to 0 V (Home > More > DC > Offset).

b. Set up the generator using the following steps:

lect menu

Function Vocm

Vocm 1 V

hannel 1 Output

10. Verify

that each Vocm measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the test record.

tting

eration

stem > Output CH1

ystem > Output CH1 > Vocm

n (front)

11. Record the results in the test record.

12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

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Advanced mode

Use the same equ

ipment setup as in the Basic mode test. Offset and Vocm are

only available in DC d irect and DC ampliﬁed when in Advanced mode.

1. Close Basic mode and launch Advanced mode in the generator.

2. Check that the generator is still connected to the DMM as shown in the

following ﬁgure and that the 50 Ω terminator is still connected to the generator’s side output connector.

Figure 7: DC offset/Vocm test, Advanced mode

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on

the AWG4000.

4. Set up the generator using the following steps and then press Run.

Select menu Setting Operation

New waveform DC, 64k points New mixed waveform

Sampling rate 64 MS/s Setting/Timing

Waveform amplitude

Output Offset DC direct: +0.350 V

Output type DC direct

DC ampliﬁed: +2.500 V

DC ampliﬁed

New mixed waveform /DC level/offset

Setting/Analog Ch1/offset

Setting/Analog Ch1/output type

5. Verify that each offset measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the test

record.

6. Record the results in the test record.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

8. Test the V

as follows:

ocm

9. SetDCoffsetto0V.

10. Set up the generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function Vocm

Vocm 1 V

Channel 1 Output DC direct: +0.350 V

DC ampliﬁed: +2.500 V

Quick Settings menu

On (front)

38 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

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8. Verify that eac record.

9. Record the results in the test record.

10. Repeat steps 7 t

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

Basic mode: AC Flatness test

This test veriﬁes the ﬂatness of a sine wave to the 1 kHz reference waveform. The generator should be set to Basic mode operation.

1 kHz test setup

1. Connect a 50 Ω terminator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure and measure the register value.

h Vocm measurement is within the range speciﬁed in the test

hrough 9 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

Ω terminator.

Figure 8: 50 Ω terminator accuracy

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record as follows:

CF (Calibration Factor) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω)

Measurement (reading of the DMM) CF



Examples

50.50  1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

49.62  0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

3. Connect the generator to the DMM as shown in the following ﬁgure. Be sure to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the generator’s side output connector.

Figure 9: 1 kHz setup for AC Flatness test

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4. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on the AWG4000.

5. Generate a 1 kHz, 1 Vpp sine waveform with the generator.

>100 kHz test setup

6. Read the AC V

7. Find the reference of ﬂatness at 1 kHz by converting V

10 x log10(20(V

value on the DMM.

RMS

/CF)2)

RMS

to dBm as follows:

RMS

1. Connect the generator to the power meter with a power head as shown in

the following ﬁgure.

Figure 10: >1 kHz setup for AC Flatness test

2. Set up the generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function

Frequency 500 kHz Home > Freq

Amplitude Units Vpp Home > Units > Vpp

Amplitude + 1.0 Vpp Home > Ampl

Channel 1 Output On On (front)

Sine Home > Sine

3. Set the frequency of the Power Meter to match the frequency setting of the

generator.

4. Verify that the power measurement is within the limits speciﬁed in the test

record tables, relative to the 1 kHz reference power level.

5. Record the results in the test record.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 with the generator set to each of the other frequencies

speciﬁed in the test record tables.

7. Repeat this procedure starting at step 3 of the 1 kHz test setup for the CH1–,

CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

Ω terminator.

40 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Basic mode: Harmonics distortion test

This test veriﬁes the harmonic distortion using a spectrum analyzer. The generator should be set to Basic mode operation.

1. Connect the generator to the spectrum analyzer as shown in the following ﬁgure.

Figure 11: Harmonic distortion tests

Performance veriﬁcation

2. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector on the AWG4000.

3. Push the Default front-panel button and OK menu button to recall the generator default setup.

4. Set up the generator using the following steps:

tmenu

Selec

Function

Frequency 5 MHz Home > Freq

Amplitude Units Vpp Home > Units > Vpp

litude

Amp

nnel 1 Output

Cha

5. Set up the spectrum analyzer

Setti

Sine Home >

0 Vpp

1.0

On On (

Opera

Hom

e > Ampl

front)

according the frequency setup of the

tion

Sine

generator.

6. Set the Ref Level of the spectrum analyzer to 10 dBm.

7. Read the signal level in the Fundamental frequency for each signal. Use this

level as a reference value.

8. Verify that the differences between the reference level and the signal level in

the frequency of higher-order at each frequency are below the limit speciﬁed

in the following tables.

9. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

Ω terminator.

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Basic mode: Sp

urious test

This test veriﬁes the spurious using a spectrum analyzer. The genera tor should be set to Basic mode operation.

1. Connect the generator to the spectrum analyzer as shown in the following ﬁgure.

Figure 12: Spurious tests

2. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the channel 1– analog connector

on the AWG4000.

3. Set up the arbitrary function generator using the following steps:

Select menu Setting Operation

Function

Frequency 5 MHz Home > Freq

Amplitude Units Vpp Home > Units> Vpp

Amplitude 1.00 Vpp Home > Ampl

Channel 1 Output On On (front)

4. Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer to 10 MHz. Other settings

are shown in the following tables.

5. Set the Ref Level of the spectrum analyzer to 10 dBm.

6. Measure the maximum spurious level other than harmonic distortion of 1 Vpp

sine wave in each frequency.

7. Set the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer to 625 MHz. Other settings

are shown in the following tables.

8. Measure the maximum spurious level other than harmonic distortion of 1 Vpp

sine wave in each frequency.

9. Verify that the spurious signal at each frequency is equal to or less than the

limit speciﬁed in the following tables.

Sine Home > Sine

10. Record the results in the test record.

11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 for the CH1–, CH2+, and CH2– outputs.

NOTE. For differential analog output, when one connector is used as single ended output, another connector should be terminated with a 50

42 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Ω terminator.

Test record

Performance veriﬁcation

Photocopy the test records and use them to record the performance test results for your AWG4162 Arbitrary Waveform Generator.

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 43

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Table 40: AWG41

Instrument Serial Number: Certiﬁcate Number:

Temperature:

Date of Calibration:

62 Performance Test Record

RH %:

Technician:

Basic mode Frequency Test Record

Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency

CH1

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

CH2

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz 1.0000016 MHz

Basic mode Amplitude Test Record

Amplitude

CF = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω)=

CH1+

100 mVpp, 35.36 mVr at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp, 353.6 mVrms a

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp, 1.768 Vrms a

1.00 kHz

CH1–

100 mVpp, 35.36 m at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp, 353.6 mVrm

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp, 1.768 Vrm

1.00 kHz

CH2+

100 mVpp, 35.3 at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp, 353.6 m

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp, 1.768 V

1.00 kHz

CH2–

100 mVpp, 35 at 1.00 kHz

Vrms

sat

6mVrms

Vrms at

rms at

.36 mVrms

Minimum Test result Maximum

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF + 2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6× CF + 5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF + 0.019) Vrms

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF + 2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6× CF + 5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF + 0.019) Vrms

Minimum Test result Maximum

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF + 2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6× CF + 5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF + 0.019) Vrms

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF + 2.122) mVrms

44 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Basic mode Amplitude Test Record (cont.)

Amplitude

CF = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω)=

1 Vpp, 353.6

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp, 1.768

1.00 kHz

mVrms at

Vrms at

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6× CF + 5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF + 0.019) Vrms

Advanced mode DAC Amplitude Test Record

DAC Amplitude

Performance veriﬁcation

CF = 2 / (1 +

CH1+

10 mVpp: 3.536 mVrms at 1.00 k

400 mVpp: 141.4 mVrms at 1.00

800 mVpp: 282.9 mVrms at 1.0

CH1–

10 mVpp: 3.536 mVrms at 1.

400 mVpp: 141.4 mVrms at 1.

800 mVpp: 282.9 mVrms at 1

CH2

10 mVpp: 3.536 mVrms at

400 mVpp: 141.4 mVrms at

800 mVpp: 282.9 mVrms a

H2–

10 mVpp: 3.536 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

400 mVpp: 141.4 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

800 mVpp: 282.9 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

50 Ω / Measurement Ω)=

kHz

0kHz

00 kHz

.00 kHz

1.00 kHz

t1.00kHz

Minimum Test result Maximum

(3.536 ×

(141.4

(282.

(3.5

(141

(28

Minimum Test result Maximum

282.9 × CF - 4.597) mVrms

(

(3.536 × CF - 1.803) mVrms (3.536 × CF +1.803) mVrms

(141.4 × CF - 3.182) mVrms (141.4 × CF +3.182) mVrms

(282.9 × CF - 4.597) mVrms (282.9 × CF +4.597) mVrms

CF - 1.803) mVrms

× CF - 3.182) mVrms

9 × CF - 4.597) mVrms

36 × CF - 1.803) mVrms

.4 × CF - 3.182) mVrms

2.9 × CF - 4.597) mVrms

.536 × CF - 1.803) mVrms

41.4 × CF - 3.182) mVrms

(3.536 ×

(141.4

(282.

(3.5

(141

(28

(

CF +1.803) mVrms

× CF +3.182) mVrms

9 × CF +4.597) mVrms

36 × CF +1.803) mVrms

.4 × CF +3.182) mVrms

2.9 × CF +4.597) mVrms

.536 × CF +1.803) mVrms

41.4 × CF +3.182) mVrms

282.9 × CF +4.597) mVrms

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 45

Performance veriﬁcation

Advanced mode D

DC Ampliﬁed Amplitude

CF = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω)=

CH1+

100 mVpp: 35.36 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp: 353.6 mVrms at

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp: 1.768 Vrms at

1.00 kHz

CH1–

100 mVpp: 35.36 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp: 353.6 mVrms at

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp: 1.768 Vrms at

1.00 kHz

CH2+

100 mVpp: 35.36 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp: 353.6 mVrms at

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp: 1.768 Vrms at

1.00 kHz

CH2–

100 mVpp: 35.36 mVrms at 1.00 kHz

1 Vpp: 141.4 mVrms at

1.00 kHz

5 Vpp: 1.768 Vrms at

1.00 kHz

CAmpliﬁed Amplitude Test Record

Minimum Test result Maximum

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF +2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6 × CF +5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF +0.019) Vrms

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF +2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6 × CF +5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF +0.019) Vrms

Minimum Test result Maximum

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF +2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6 × CF +5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF +0.019) Vrms

(35.36 × CF - 2.122) mVrms (35.36 × CF +2.122) mVrms

(353.6 × CF - 5.304) mVrms (353.6 × CF +5.304) mVrms

(1.768 × CF - 0.019) Vrms (1.768 × CF +0.019) Vrms

Basic mode DC Offset/Vocm Test Record

C Offset/Vocm

CF = 2 / (1 + 50  / Measurement )=

CH1+ offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH1– offset

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03 Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

46 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Basic mode DC Offset/Vocm Test Record (cont.)

Performance veriﬁcation

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

CH2+ offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH2– offset

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

CH1+ Vocm

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

CH1– Vocm

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

CH2+ Vocm

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

CH2– Vocm

+2.500 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.500 Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03 Vdc

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(+2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.500 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.500 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Advanced mode DC Offset/Vocm (AMP out) Test Record

DC Offset/Vocm

CF = 2 / (1 + 50  / Measurement )=

CH1+ offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 47

Performance veriﬁcation

Advanced mode DC Offset/Vocm (AMP out) Test Record (cont.)

CH1– offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH2+ offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.000 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 m Vdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH2– offset

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH1+ Vocm

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH1– Vocm

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH2+ Vocm

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

CH2– Vocm

+2.50 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-2.50 Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03 Vdc

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

(+2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (+2.50 × CF + 0.03) Vdc

(-2.50 × CF - 0.03) Vdc (-2.50 × CF + 0.03) V dc

Advanced mode DC Offset/Vocm (DAC out) Test R ecord

DC Offset/Vocm

CF = 2 / (1 + 50  / Measurement )=

CH1+ offset

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+0.35 × CF - 0 .0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

48 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Advanced mode DC Offset/Vocm (DAC out) Test Record (cont.)

Performance veriﬁcation

-0.35 Vdc

CH1– offset

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH2+ offset

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH2– offset

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH1+ Vocm

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH1– Vocm

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH2+ Vocm

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

CH2– Vocm

+0.35 Vdc

0.00 Vdc -5.00 mVdc +5.00 mVdc

-0.35 Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

Minimum Test result Maximum

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(+0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (+0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

(-0.35 × CF - 0.0085) Vdc (-0.35 × CF + 0.0085) Vdc

Basic mode AC Flatness Test Record

CH1+ AC ﬂatness

Frequency 1.00 kHz (Ampl: +1 Vpp)

Frequency 500 kHz

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Minimum Test result Maximum

———-

Reference - 0.5 dB

dB ( = Reference)

———-

Reference+0.5dB

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 49

Performance veriﬁcation

Basic mode AC Flatness Test Record (cont.)

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Frequency 10.00 MHz

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Frequency 200.00 MHz

Frequency 300.00 MHz

Frequency 400.00 MHz

Frequency 500.00 MHz

Frequency 600.00 MHz

CH1– AC ﬂatness

Frequency 1.00 kHz (Ampl: +1 Vpp)

Frequency 500 kHz

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Frequency 10.00 MHz

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Frequency 200.00 MHz

Frequency 300.00 MHz

Frequency 400.00 MHz

Frequency 500.00 MHz

Frequency 600.00 MHz

CH2+ AC Flatness

Frequency 1.00 kHz (Ampl: +1 Vpp)

Frequency 500 kHz

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Frequency 10.00 MHz

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Frequency 200.00 MHz

Frequency 300.00 MHz

Reference - 0.5 dB

Minimum Test result Maximum

———-

Reference - 0.5 dB

Minimum Test result Maximum

———-

Reference - 0.5 dB

dB ( = Reference)

Reference + 0.5 dB

———-

Reference + 0.5 dB

———-

Reference + 0.50 dB

50 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Basic mode AC Flatness Test Record (cont.)

Performance veriﬁcation

Frequency 400.00 MHz

Frequency 500.00 MHz

Frequency 600.00 MHz

CH2– AC Flatness

Frequency 1.00 kHz (Ampl: +1 Vpp)

Frequency 500 kHz

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Frequency 10.00 MHz

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Frequency 200.00 MHz

Frequency 300.00 MHz

Frequency 400.00 MHz

Frequency 500.00 MHz

Frequency 600.00 MHz

Reference - 0.5 dB

Minimum Test result Maximum

———-

Reference - 0.5 dB

dB ( = Reference)

Reference + 0.50 dB

———-

Reference + 0.50 dB

Table 41: Basic Mode Harmonic Distortion Test Record

Harmonic Distortion (amplitude 1 V

AWG4162 Spectrum Analyzer reading

Sine 5 MHz

CH1+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

CH1– Harmonic

Sine 100 MHz

CH1+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

)

p-p

reading -

reference

(dBc)

Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

(dBc)

Fundamental = reference 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Limit

5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz

0 dBc

100 MHz

200 MHz 300 MHz 400MHz

20 MHz

25 MHz

Nth - reference <

-60 dBc

Nth - reference <

-60 dBc

500 MHz

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 51

Performance veriﬁcation

Table 41: Basic Mode Harmonic Distortion Test Record (cont.)

Harmonic Distortion (amplitude 1 V

)

p-p

reading -

Fundamental = reference 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Limit

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

CH1– Harmonic

Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

Sine 300 MHz

300 MHz

600 MHz 900 MHz 1200 MHz 1500 MHz

CH1+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

CH1– Harmonic

Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

Sine 600 MHz

600 MHz

1200 MHz 1800 MHz 2400 MHz

CH1+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

CH1– Harmonic

Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

AWG Spectrum Analyzer reading

Sine 5 MHz

5 MHz

10 MHz

CH2+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

CH2– Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

0 dBc

reference

(dBc)

Nth-reference<

-40 dBc

Nth-reference<

-40 dBc

Nth-reference<

-28 dBc

Nth-reference<

-28 dBc

3GHz

Nth-reference<

-28 dBc

Nth-reference<

-28 dBc

15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz

Nth-reference<

-60 dBc

Nth-reference<

-60 dBc

52 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Table 41: Basic Mode Harmonic Distortion Test Record (cont.)

Performance veriﬁcation

Harmonic Distortion (amplitude 1 V

)

p-p

Sine 100 MHz

CH2+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

CH2– Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

Sine 300 MHz

CH2+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

CH2– Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

Sine 600 MHz

CH2+ Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

CH2– Harmonic Distortion (dBc)

reading -

reference

(dBc)

Fundamental = reference 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Limit

100 MHz

200 MHz 300 MHz

400 MHz 500 MHz

0 dBc

300 MHz

600 MHz 900 MHz 1200 MHz 1500 MHz

0 dBc

600 MHz

1200 MHz 1800 MHz 2400 MHz

3GHz

0 dBc

Nth - reference <

-40 dBc

Nth - reference <

-40 dBc

Nth - reference <

-28 dBc

Nth - reference <

-28 dBc

Nth - reference <

-28 dBc

Nth - reference <

-28 dBc

AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation 53

Performance veriﬁcation

Basic Mode Spur

Frequency

CH1+

Sine5MHz 10MHz/

Sine 150 MH

Sine 450 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine 600 MHz 10 MHz /

CH1–

Sine5M

Sine 150 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine 450 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine

CH2+

Sine5MHz 10MHz/

Sine 150 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine 600 MHz 10 MHz /

CH2–

Sine5MHz 10MHz/

Sine 150 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine 450 MHz 10 MHz /

Sine 600 MHz 10 MHz /

600 MHz

ine 450 MHz

ious Test Record

Spectrum Analyzer Measurement

Center Frequency

625 MHz

10 MHz / 625 MHz

625 MHz

10 MHz / 625 MHz

625 MHz

625 M

10 MH 625 MHz

625 MHz

1 625 MHz

625 MHz

25 MHz

0MHz/

Span

20 MHz / 1250 MHz

20 MHz /

MHz

1250

20 MH 1250 MHz

20 MHz / 1250 MHz

20 MHz /

250 MHz

0MHz/

2 1250 MHz

20 MHz / 1250 MHz

RBW

20 kHz / 20 kHz

20 kHz / 20 kH

20 kH 20 kHz

20 kHz / 20 kHz

20 kHz /

0kHz

0kHz/

2 20 kHz

20 kHz / 20 kHz

Spurious Frequency

MHz MHz

MHz

MHz MHz

Spurious (Max)

dBc dBc

dBc

dBc dBc

Limit

< -65 dBc

< -55 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -40 dBc

< -65 dBc

<-55d

< -50 dBc

< -40 dBc

5dBc

<-6

< -55 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -40 dBc

< -65 dBc

< -55 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -40 dBc

54 AWG4162 Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

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