High Dynamic Rang e IF Signals with U p to 180 MHz Modulation
Bandwidth
180 MHz Modulation Bandwidth with –58 dBc SFDR
Only Stand-alone AWG with 4 Channels Simplifies Test Setup and
Reduces Uncertainty
RFXpress Software enables Quick Creation of Digitally Modulated and
Radar Si
Waveform Sequencing and Subsequencing
Dynamic Jump Capability
gnals
Enables Creation of Infinite Waveform Loops, Jumps, and Conditional
Branches
Enhance
Enables the Creation of Complex Waveforms that Respond to
Changing External Environment
the A bility to Replicate Real-world Signal Behavior
Easy to Use and Learn, Shortens Test Time
Convenient Benchtop Form Factor
Integrated PC supports Network Integration and provides a Built-in DVD,
Removable Hard Drive, LAN, and USB Ports
Applications
High-resolution Wireless Communications and Defense Electronics
Education and Research
ADC/DAC Testing
Mixed-signal Design and Test
Real-world, Ideal, or Distorted Signal Generation – Including all the
Glitches, Anomalies, and Impairments
System Synchronization and Timing Control for Large-scale Test
Systems
Data Sheet
EVM/Constellation Measurement.
Industry’s Best Mixed-signal Stimulus
Solution for Today’s Complex Meas urement
Challenges
The AWG5000 Series of Arbitrary
optimal combination of sample rate, vertical resolution, signal fidelity, and
waveform memory length, all in an easy-to-use self-contained package.
The series offers the industry’s best solution to the challenging signal
stimulus issues faced by designers verifying, characterizing, and debugging
sophisticated electronic designs.
Meeting the needs of today’s design engineers, the series provides
excellent dynamic range over all modulation bandwidths. AWG5000 Series
models, with a 14-bit DAC, sample r ates up to 1.2 GS/s, 2 to 4 output
channels, synchronized 4 to 8 digital marker outputs, and 28 channe ls of
digital data outputs, easily solve the toughest measurement challenges in
wireless communications, defense electronics, digital consumer product
design, data conversion equipment, test system synchronization, and
semiconductor design and test.
The ope n windows (Windows 7) based instruments are easy, convenient to
use, and connect with peripherals and other third-party software.
The capabilities of the AWG5000 Series are further enhanced by the
addition of key features:
Equation Editor
The Equation Editor is an ASCII text editor that uses text strings to create
waveforms by loading, editing, and compiling equation files. The editor
provides control and flexibility to create more complex waveforms using
customer-defined parameters.
Waveform Sequencing and Subsequencing
Real-time sequencing creates infinite waveform loops, jumps, and
conditional branches for longer pattern -length generation suitable for
replicating real-world behavior of serial transmitters.
Waveform Generators delivers the
Mixed-signal test by TDS/TLA iView.
Dynamic Jump
The Dynam
by enabling the ability to dynamically jump to any predefined index in a
waveform sequence. Users can define up to 16 distinct jump indexes that
respond to changing external environments.
ic Jump capab ility enables the creation of complex waveforms
Wireless I/Q and IF Signal Generation
The AWG50
to 180 MHz, mee ting the demands of IQ and IF signal generation.
The RFXpr
performance to simplify the creation of RF signals. Supporting a wide range
of modulation schemes, the software is flexible enough to create either
generic or propriety signals fo r digital communication systems. Power
ramping, frequency hopping, and impairments can easily be added to
generate the desired signal.
Radar Signal Creation is a software module for RFXpress that gives you
the ultimate flexibility in creating pulsed radar waveforms. It gives you the
ability
to pulse groups. It supports a variety of modulation schemes including LFM,
Barker and Polyphase Codes, User-defined Codes, Step FM, Nonlinear
FM, User-defined FM, and Custom modulation. It also has the ability to
generate pulse trains with staggered PRI to reso lve range and doppler
ambiguity, frequency hopping for Electronic Counter-Counter Measures
(ECCM),
models including antenna scan patterns and multipath effects. RFXpress is
a powe rful easy-to-use software package to synthesize IQ and IF signals for
arbitrary waveform generators. It runs as an integral part of the AWG5000
Series or from an external PC.
00 Series provides good SFDR over modulation bandwidths up
ess (RFX100) software package utilizes the ra w AWG
to build your own radar pulse suite starting from pulse-to-pulse trains
and pulse-to -pulse amplitude variation to simulate Swerling target
Mixed-signal Generation
AWG5012 and AWG5002 models have an optional 28 digital output
channels with high-resolution edge placement, making them a great
solution for digital signal generation applications, such as digital design and
validation, system synchronization, and ADC/DAC testing.
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Characteristics
Definitions
Specifications (not noted) – Product characteristics described in terms of specified performance with tolerance limits which are warranted/guaranteed to the customer.
Specifications are checked in the manufacturingprocessandinthePerformanceVerification section of the product manual with a direct m easurement of the parameter.
Typ ical (noted) – Product characteristics described in terms of typical performance, but not guaranteed performance. The values given are never warranted, butmostunits
will perform to the level indicated. Typical characteristics are not tested in the manufacturing process or the Performance Verification section of the product manual.
Nominal (noted) – Product characteristics described in terms of being guaranteed by design. Nominal characteristics are non-warranted, so they are not checkedinthe
manufacturing process or the Performance Verification section of the product manual.
AWG5000C Series Specifications
General Characteristics
CharacteristicAWG5014CAWG5012CAWG5002C
Digital to Analog Converter
Sample rate10 MS/s to 1.2 GS/s10 MS/s to 600 MS/s
Resolution14 bit
Sin (x)/x Roll-off
Sin(x)/x(–1dB)
Sin(x)/x(–3dB)
300 MHz150 MHz
520 MHz260 MHz
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Frequency Domain Characteristics
CharacteristicAWG5014CAWG5012CAWG5002C
Output Frequ ency Characteristics
Effective Frequency OutputFmaximum (specified) is determined as "sample rate / oversampling rate" or "SR/2.5"
Fmaximum480 MHz240 MHz
Fmaximum (typical)
Effective Frequency Switching TimeMinimum frequency switching time from selected frequencies F1to F2is determined as "1/Fmaximum"
Standard
Ts2. 1 ns4. 2 ns
Ts ( t ypical )
Modulation Bandwidth
Modulation bandwidth is determined as a combination of Sin (x)/x roll-off and rise-time bandwidth collectively corrected
to <1 dB by external measurement and calibration over the applicable frequency range
Mod bandwidth (–1 dB) (typical)
Mod bandwidth (–3 dB) (typical)
Output Amplitude Characteristics
Amplitude
Amplitude levels are measured as single-ended outputs. Amplitude level will be 3 dBm higher when using differential (both) outputs
RangeNormal: –30 dBm to 17 dBm
tion
Resolu
acy
Accur
Output FlatnessMathematically corrected for characteristic Sin (x)/x roll-off, uncorrected by external calibration methods
Flatness (typical)±1.0 dB, from 10 MHz to 480 MHz
Digital Data Out (Option 03)
Number of outputs14-bit output on Ch1 and Ch2 (28 total)
Output connectorSMB (rear panel), single ended
Output impedance50 Ω
Digital Data Out Levels (into 50 Ω)
ow
Wind
itude
Ampl
lution
Reso
uracy
Acc
Current (max)
Rise/Fall time (20% to 80%)300 ps (1.0 V
Delay from marker
Skew between outputs
540 MHz275 MHz
1.8 ns3.7 ns
Normal: Upto130MHz
Direct: Upto180MHz
Normal: Upto230MHz
Direct: Upto300MHz
Direct: –30dBmto0dBm
0.01 dB
At 0 dBm level, with no offset, ±0.3 dB
Vto2.7V
–1.0
to 3.7 V
0.1 V
p-p
p-p
10 mV
±(10% of setting + 120 mV)
mA per channel
±54
,Hi: 1.0V,Lo: 0V)
p-p
ns to –82 ns
–41
0ps
<40
Normal: Up to 100 MHz
Direct: Up to 130 MHz
Normal: Up to 180 MHz
Direct: Up to 230 MHz
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Time Domain Characteristics
CharacteristicAWG5014CAWG5012CAWG5002C
Data Rate Characte ristics
Data Rate
Bit rate (typical)300 Mb/s150 Mb/s
Rise/Fall Time Characteristics
Rise/Fall TimeRise/Fall time measured at 10% to 90% levels
Tr/Tf
Rise Time Bandwidth
Tr bandwidth (–1 dB) (typical)
Tr bandwidth (–3 dB) (typical)
Low-pass filter
Output Amplitude Characteristics
Amplitude
RangeNormal: 40 mV
Resolution1.0 mV
Accuracy
Offset
RangeNormal: ±2.25 V
Resolution1.0 mV
Accuracy
Bit rate is determined as "sample rate / 4 points per cycle", allowing full impairment generation
Normal: 1.4 ns
Direct: 0.95 ns
Rise-time bandwidth converted from rise-time (0.34/Tr, assumed Gaussian transition) characteristics
through analog output circuitry and cabling
Normal: 14
Direct: 21
0MHz
0MHz
Normal: 250 MHz
Direct: 370 MHz
Normal: Bessel Type, 50 and 100 MHz
Amplitude levels are measured between differential outputs (+) and (–)
For single-ended output (+) the amplitude level will be one-half the levels below
Direct: 40 mV
p-p
p-p
to 1.2 V
p-p
p-p
to 9.0 V
At0.5V,withnooffset,±(2%ofamplitude±2mV)
At minimum amplitude, ±(2.0% of offset ±10 mV)
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Common Characteristics
CharacteristicAWG5014CAWG5012CAWG5002C
Output Disto rtion Characteristics
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)SFDR is determined as a function of the directly generated carrier frequency. Harmonics not included
10 to 20 MHz carrier–70 dBc–70 dBc
20 to 40 MHz carrier–62 dBc–62 dBc
40 to 80 MHz carrier–62 dBc–57 dBc
80 to 150 MHz carrier–58 dBc–54 dBc
150 to 300 MHz carrier–58 dBc–54 dBc
300 to 480 MHz carrier–56 dBc
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)When viewed as a modulation bandwidth and used with external frequency up-conversion, the specifications will hold and
be independent of carrier frequency with proper conversion circuitry design. Harmonics not included
rect) (typical)
SFDR (Di
DC to 10 MHz bandwidth
DC to 20 MHz bandwidth
DC to 40 MHz bandwidth
DC to 80 MHz bandwidth
DC to 150 MHz bandwidth
DC to 180 MHz bandwidth
ContinuousWaveform is iteratively output. If a sequence is defined, the sequence order and repeat functions are applied
Triggered
GatedWaveform begins output when gate is "True" and resets when gate is "False"
SequenceWaveform is output as defined by the sequence selected
Jump
1.2 GS/s, 14-bit resolution, 16M point per channel, 4-channel arbitrary waveform
generator
AWG5012C
1.2 GS/s, 14-bit resolution, 16M point per channel, 2-channel arbitrary waveform
generator
AWG5002C
600 MS/s, 14-bit resolution, 16M point per channel, 2-channel arbitrary waveform
generator
All Models Include: Accessory pouch, front cover, USB mouse, compact USB
keyboard, lead set for DC output, stylus for touch screen (2 ea), AWG5000C Series
product software CD and instructions, documentation CD with browser, Quick Start
User Manual and registration card, Certificate of Calibration, and power cable.
Note: Please specify power cord and language option when ordering.
Instrument Options
Option
AWG5014C/AWG5012C/AWG5002C
Opt. 01Waveform Length Expansion (from 16M to 32M)
Opt. 09Subsequencing and Dynamic Jump option
AWG5012C/AWG5002C
Opt. 0328-bit digital data outputs (digital data of CH1 and CH2)
Opt. 0309Combination of Option 03 and Option 09
Common Options
International Power Plugs
Option
Opt. A0
Opt. A1Universal E URO
Opt. A2
Opt. A3
Opt. A5Switzerland
Opt. A6
Opt. A10China
Opt. A11
Opt. A99No power cord or AC adapter
Description
(subsequencing files created for legacy AWG400,
AWG500, AWG600, and AWG700 instrument are
compatible with this option)
Note: Must be ordered at time of purchase
Note: Must be ordered at time of purchase
Description
North America
United Kingdom
Australia
Japan
India
Language Options
Option
Opt. L0
Opt. L5
Opt. L7Simplified Chinese
Opt. L8Traditional Chinese
Opt. L10
Application
Model
RFX100
SDX100
Software
Description
English
Japanese
Russian
Option
General-purpose IQ, IF, and RF Signal
Opt. UWBCFRFXpress plug-in for UWB-WiMedia IQ, IF,
and RF conformance signal creation
(requires RFX100 as prerequisite)
Opt. UWBCTRFXpress plug-in for UWB-WiMedia IQ, IF,
and RF custom and conformance signal
creation (requires RFX100 as prerequisite
Opt. OFDMRFXpress plug-in for generic OFDM
(requires RFX100 as prerequisite)
Opt. RDRRFXpress plug-in for radar signal creation
(requires RFX100 as prerequisite)
Opt. SPARAS-Parameter emulation and DUT
(requires RFX100 as prerequisite)
Jitter Generation Software Package
Opt. ISIS-Parameter and ISI creation
(requires SDX100 as prerequisite)
Opt. SSCSpread Spectrum Clock addition option
(requires SDX100 as prerequisite)
Description
Creation Software Package
and includes Opt. UWBCF)
signal creation
characterization
(includes USB dongle)
Service Options
Option
Opt. CA1
Opt. C3Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. D1Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R3Repair Service 3 Years
Opt. R5Repair Service 5 Years
Post Sales Service Options: (e.g. AWG5012-CA1)
CA1
R3DW
R5DW
R2PW
R1PW
Description
A single calibration event
A single calibration event
Repair Service Coverage 3 Years
Repair Service Coverage 5 Years
Repair Service Coverage 2 Years Post Warranty
Repair Service Coverage 1 Year Post Warranty
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Product Upgrade
Product
Options to Upgrade
AWG5014CAWG50CUP
AWG5012CAWG50CUP
AWG5002CAWG50CUP
Description
Opt. M03Waveform Length Expansion
from 16M point to 32M point
Opt. S49
Upgrade to add subsequencing
and dynamic jump. Upgrade
from Standard to Option 09
(Subsequencing and table jump
functionality, includes LVDS to
TTL TekLink Connector Adapter)
Opt. M02Waveform Length Expansion
from 16M point to 32M point
Opt. S39Upgrade from Standard to
Option 09 (Subsequencing
and table jump functionality,
includes LVDS to TTL TekLink
Connector Adapter)
Opt. M01Waveform Length Expansion
from 16M point to 32M point
e to add subsequencing
Opt. S19
Upgrad
amic jump. Upgrade
and dyn
andard to Option 09
from St
quencing and table jump
(Subse
onality, includes LVDS to
functi
kLink Connector Adapter)
TTL Te
Recommended Accessories
ItemDescriptionPart Number
Pin Header Cable
SMA Cable40 in. (102 cm)
SMB Cable20 in. (51 cm)
Rackmount KitRackmount Kit with
012-1690-xx
012-1503-xx
016-1983-xx
Instruction
Front Removable HDD
Bay
Replacement Hard Disk
for AWG5000/7000 Series
Front Removable HDD
Bay
Accessory Kit, Hard-drive
Assembly, V4.0
016-1979-xx
650-5336-xx
Programmed FW
Quick-start User Manual
English071-2481-xx
Japanese071-2482-xx
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
071-2483-xx
071-2484-xx
Russian020-2971-xx
Programmer ManualEnglish077-0061-xx
Option 09 User Manual
Service Manual
English020-2971-xx
EnglishVisit Tektronix website
Warranty
One-year parts and labor.
Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.
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