Tektronix AWG5002, AWG5004, AWG5012, AWG5014 Reference manual

Technical Reference

AWG5000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Specifications and Performance Verification

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General Safety Summary v...................................

Environmental Considerations vii...............................

Preface ix...................................................

Related Documents ix...............................................

Specifications

Performance Conditions 1-1...........................................

Electrical Specifications 1-2...........................................

Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics 1-11................................

Environmental Characteristics 1-12......................................

Certifications and Compliances 1-13.....................................

Performance Verification

Performance Verification Procedures 2-1.........................

Brief Procedures 2-3...........................................

Diagnostics 2-3....................................................

Self Calibration 2-4..................................................

Functional Test 2-5.................................................

Performance Tests 2-11........................................

Prerequisites 2-11....................................................

Equipment Required 2-11.............................................

Test Record 2-13.....................................................

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy 2-22..............................

Analog Offset Accuracy 2-23...........................................

Analog Amplitude Accuracy 2-26.......................................

Analog Harmonic Distortion 2-28.......................................

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signa l 2-30...............................

Analog Phase Noise 2-32..............................................

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy 2-35...............................

Marker Output Delay Accuracy 2-38.....................................

DC Output Voltage Accuracy 2-40.......................................

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Diagnostics dialog box 2-4............................

Figure 2-2: Calibration dialog box 2-5............................

Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and

marker outputs 2-6........................................

Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr1, and Mkr 2

connectors 2-7............................................

Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for checking the digital data

outputs 2-8...............................................

Figure 2-6: Output waveform from the Digital Data Out connector 2-10

Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz

reference frequency accuracy 2-22.............................

Figure 2-8: Equipment connection for measuring the terminator

resistance 2-23.............................................

Figure 2-9: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset

accuracy 2-24..............................................

Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog

harmonic distortion 2-28.....................................

Figure 2-11: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic

spurious signal 2-30.........................................

Figure 2-12: Equipment connections for verifying the an alog phase

noise 2-32.................................................

Figure 2-13: Example of the analog phase noise measurement 2-34.....

Figure 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high

and low Level accuracy 2-35..................................

Figure 2-15: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output

delay accuracy 2-38.........................................

Figure 2-16: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output

voltage accuracy 2-40.......................................

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List of Tables

Table of C ontents

Table 1-1: Run mode 1-2......................................

Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform 1-2..............................

Table 1-3: Clock generator 1-3..................................

Table 1-4: Trigger generator 1-3................................

Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control 1-3........................

Table 1-6: Phase and delay control for analog output 1-4...........

Table 1-7: Analog output 1-4...................................

Table 1-8: Marker output 1-6..................................

Table 1-9: Digital data output (option 03 only) 1-7.................

Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input 1-7...........................

Table 1-11: Event input 1-8....................................

Table 1-12: Reference clock input 1-8............................

Table 1-13: External clock input 1-9.............................

Table 1-14: Add input 1-9......................................

Table 1-15: DC output 1-9.....................................

Table 1-16: Oscillator output 1-10................................

Table 1-17: 10 MHz reference output 1-10.........................

Table 1-18: TekLink port 1-10...................................

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices 1-10...............

Table 1-20: Display 1-11........................................

Table 1-21: Power supply 1-11...................................

Table 1-22: Mechanical characteristics 1-11........................

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics 1-12.....................

Table 1-24: Certifications and compliances 1-13....................

Table 2-1: Equipment required 2-11..............................

Table 2-2: Test W aveforms 2-12..................................

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy 2-25............................

Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy 2-27........................

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion 2-29........................

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal 2-31................

Table 2-7: Analog phase noise 2-33................................

Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy 2-36...............

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy 2-41.......................

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General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

To Avoid Fire or

Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use.

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

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 before making connections to the product.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation i nstructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

No Power Switch. Power supply cord is considered the disconnecting device, disconnect the main power by means of the power cord.

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Symbols and Terms

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Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

WARNING

High Voltage

Double

Insulated

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

Not suitable for

connection to

the public telecom-

munications network

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Environmental Considerations

This section provides i nformation about the environmental impact of the product.

Product End-of-Life

Handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:

Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful t o the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In order t o avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.

The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

Mercury Nortification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.

Restriction of Hazardous

Substances

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This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to contain lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.

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Preface

Specifications

This section contains the specifications for the AWG5012, AWG5014, AWG5002, and AWG5004 Arbitrary Waveform Generators.

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as “typical”. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are marked with the n symbol are checked in the Performance Verification section of this manual.

Performance Conditions

To meet specifications, following conditions must be met:

H The instrument must have been calibrated/adjusted at an ambient tempera-

H The instrument must have been operating continuously for 20 minutes within

H The instrument must be in an environment where the temperature, altitude,

ture between +20 _C and +30 _C.

the operating temperature range specified.

humidity, and vibration conditions are within the operating limits described in these specifications.

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Electrical Specifications

Table 1-1: Run mode

Characteristics Description

Continuous mode An arbitrary waveform is output continuously.

Triggered mode An arbitrary waveform is output only once when a trigger signal is applied. After the waveform is

output, the instrument waits for the next trigger signal.

Gated mode An arbitrary waveform is output only when a gate signal is asserted. The waveform output is

repeated while the gate signal stays asserted. When the gate signal is deasserted, the waveform output stops immediately.

Sequence mode A sequence of arbitrary waveforms are output.

Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform

Characteristics Description

Waveform length

Without Option 01 1 to 16,200,000 points (interleave is off)

With Option 01 1 to 32,400,000 points (interleave is off)

Waveform granularity 1 point

DAC resolution 14 bits

Number of waveforms 1 to 16,000 waveforms

Sequence length 1 to 4,000 steps

Sequence controls Repeat count, Wait-for-Trigger, Go-to-N, and Jump are available.

Repeat count 1 to 65,536 or infinite (all channels operate the same sequence)

Jump timing Synchronous or Asynchronous selectable

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Table 1-3: Clock generator

Characteristics Description

Sampling rate control

Range

AWG5012 and AWG5014 10.0000 MS/s to 1.2000 GS/s

AWG5002 and AWG5004 10.0000 MS/s to 600.000 MS/s

Resolution 8 digits

n Internal clock frequency accuracy

Internal clock frequency accuracy, typical

Reference oscillator accuracy Within ± (1 ppm +aging)

Reference oscillator accuracy, typical

Within ± (1 ppm +aging)

Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year

Specifications

Table 1-4: Trigger generator

Characteristics Description

Trigger rate

Range 1.0 ms to 10.0 s

Resolution 3 digits and 0.1 ms minimum

Accuracy Same as the reference oscillator

Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control

Characteristics Description

Skew control

Range --5 ns to +5 ns

Resolution 5ps

Skew accuracy ±(10% of |setting| +150 ps)

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Table 1-6: Phase and delay control for analog output

Characteristics Description

Phase control

Range --180 _ to +180 _ of waveform

Resolution 0.1 _ of waveform

Time control

Range --1/2 period to +1/2 period of waveform

Resolution 1ps

Point control

Range --50% to +50% of waveform

Resolution 0.001 points

Table 1-7: Analog output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at front panel

Type of output (+) and (--) complementary output

Output impedance 50 Ω

Amplitude controls

Range

Normal mode 20 mV to 4.5 V peak-peak

Direct D/A m ode 20 mV to 0.6 V peak-peak

Resolution 1mV

Offset controls

Range

Normal mode --2.25 V to +2.25 V

Direct D/A m ode N/A

Resolution 1mV

n Amplitude accuracy DC accuracy: within ± (2% of amplitude + 2 mV) at offset=0V

n Offset accuracy DC accuracy: within ± (2% of |offset| + 15 mV) at minimum amplitude

Bandwidth, typical

Normal mode 250 MHz (at --3 dB), when amplitude= 2.0 Vp--p, offset=0 V

Direct D/A m ode 370 MHz (at --3 dB), when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p

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Table 1-7: Analog output (Cont.)

Characteristics Description

Rise/fall time, typical

Normal mode 1.4 ns (10% to 90%), when amplitude= 2.0 Vp--p, offset=0 V

Direct D/A m ode 0.95 ns (10% to 90%), when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p

Overshoot, typical

Ringing, typical

Normal mode 80 mV, when amplitude= 2.0 Vp--p, filter= through

Direct D/A m ode 60 mV, when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p

Low pass filter

Normal mode 20 MHz, 100 MHz, through (Bessel type)

Direct D/A m ode N/A

Delay from marker , typical Direct output delay +19.0 ns: low pass=20 MHz

<10%, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p

750 mV, when amplitude= 4.5 Vp--p, filter= through

Specifications

Direct output delay +5.3 ns: low pass=100 MHz

Direct output delay +1.5 ns: low pass=through

--1.5 ns to +0.4 ns: direct D/A mode

(when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p, offset=0 V)

Skew between (+) and (--) outputs, typical

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

n Harmonic distortion Measured with 32 points sine waveform. This specification is defined up to 5th harmonics.

AWG501x Normal mode

AWG501x Direct D/A mode

AWG500x Normal mode

AWG500x Direct D/A mode

n Non harmonic spurious Amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured with 32 points sine waveform.

AWG5012 and AWG5014

AWG5002 and AWG5004

SFDR, typical

AWG501x 50 dBc, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz (normal output mode, amplitude=2.0 Vp-p,

AWG501x and AWG500x 56 dBc, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz (normal output mode, amplitude=2.0 Vp-p,

<200 ps (direct D/A mode)

<--40 dBc, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

<--49 dBc, when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p, clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

<--46 dBc, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

<--55 dBc, when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p, clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

<--60 dBc, DC to 600 MHz, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

<--60 dBc, DC to 300 MHz, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

offset=0 V, measured with 32 points sine waveform.)

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Table 1-7: Analog output (Cont.)

Characteristics Description

Normal mode Amplitude = 1.0 Vp-p

Direct D/A m ode Amplitude = 0.6 Vp-p

n Phase noise Amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V , measured with 32 points sine waveform.

AWG5012 and AWG5014

AWG5002 and AWG5004

--60 dBc, when signal=10 MHz (clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, measured with 60 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to 300 MHz.)

--80 dBc, when signal=1 MHz (clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, measured with 600 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to 300 MHz.)

--64 dBc, when signal=10 MHz (clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, measured with 60 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to 300 MHz.)

--80 dBc, when signal=1 MHz (clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, measured with 600 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to 300 MHz.)

<--85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

<--85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

Table 1-8: Marker output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at front panel

Number of outputs Marker 1 and Marker 2 are available for each channel.

Type of output Single-ended output

Output impedance 50 Ω

Level controls

Voltage range --1.0 V to +2.7 V into 50 Ω

Amplitude 0.1 Vp-p minimum

Resolution 0.01 V

n Level accuracy ± (10% of |setting| + 120 mV) into 50 Ω

Output current ± 54 mA maximum

V ariable delay control Available for Marker 1 and Marker 2

Range 0 to 1000 ps

Resolution 50 ps

n Variable delay accuracy ± (5% of |setting| + 250 ps)

Rise/fall time, typical 300 ps (20% to 80% of swing), when Hi= 1.0 V , Low=0V

Random jitter on clock pattern, typical

Total jitter on random pattern, typical

5 ps rms (by 0101... clock pattern), when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

150 ps p-p (by PN15 pattern pattern, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V)

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Table 1-9: Digital data output (option 03 only)

Characteristics Description

Connector type SMB at front panel

Number of outputs 28 (14-bit output on channel 1 and 2)

Output impedance 50 Ω

Level controls

Voltage range --1.0 V to +2.7 V into 50 Ω

Amplitude 0.1 Vp-p minimum

Resolution 0.01 V

Level accuracy, typical ± (10% of |setting| + 120 mV) into 50 Ω

Output current ± 54 mA maximum

Rise/fall time, typical 300 ps (20% to 80%, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V)

Delay from maker, typical --41 ns to --82 ns, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

ON/OFF control A common ON/OFF control is available for 14 bits output

Skew between outputs, typical

<400 ps between 14-bit outputs

Specifications

Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at front panel

Input impedance 1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

Polarity Positive or negative selectable

Input voltage range

When1kΩ selected --10 V to 10 V

When 50 Ω selected

Threshold control

Level --5.0 V to 5.0 V

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy, typical ± (5% of |setting| + 0.1 V)

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum

Minimum pulse width

Trigger mode 20 ns

Gate mode 1024 X sampling period + 10 ns

Trigger delay to analog output, typical

Trigger hold off time, typical 160 X sampling period -- 200 ns

<5Vrms

48 X sampling period + 500 ns

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Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input (Cont.)

Characteristics Description

Gate delay to analog output, typical 240 X sampling period + 500 ns

Trigger jitter, typical 2.0nsto4.5ns

Table 1-11: Event input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at front panel

Input impedance 1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

Polarity Positive or negative selectable

Input voltage range

When1kΩ selected --10 V to 10 V

When 50 Ω selected

Threshold control

Level --5.0 V to 5.0 V

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy, typical ± (5% of |setting| + 0.1 V)

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum

Minimum pulse width 20 ns

Delay to analog output, typical 200 X sampling period + 500 ns

Hold off time, typical 260 X sampling period + 300 ns

<5Vrms

Table 1-12: Reference clock input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at front panel

Input impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Input voltage swing 0.2Vp-pto3Vp-p

Fixed mode input frequency 10 MHz, 20 MHz, and 100 MHz within ± 0.5%

V ariable mode input frequency range

Variable mode multiplier rate

AWG5012 and AWG5014 1 to 240

AWG5002 and AWG5004 1to120

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Table 1-13: External clock input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at rear panel

Input impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Frequency range 600 MHz to 1200 MHz

Input voltage swing 0.2 V to 0.8 Vp-p

Divider

AWG5012 and AWG5014 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/32

AWG5002 and AWG5004 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/32

Table 1-14: Add input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at rear panel, for each channel

Input impedance 50 Ω (DC coupled)

DC gain, typical 1

Bandwidth, typical DC to 100 MHz, at --3 dB, when amplitude is 1 Vp-p

Input voltage range ± 1.0 V

Maximum input voltage ± 5.0 V

Specifications

Table 1-15: DC output

Characteristics Description

Connector type 2 x 4 pin header, 2.54 mm pitch (female)

Number of outputs 4

Output voltage control

Range --3.0 V to +5.0 V

Resolution 10 mV

Control Independent for each output

n Output voltage accuracy ± (3% of |setting| + 80 mV) into Hi-Z load

Output current ±100 mA maximum

Output impedance, typical 1 Ω

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Table 1-16: Oscillator output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at rear panel

Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Output frequency range 600 MHz to 1200 MHz

Output voltage swing, typical 0.4 Vp-p into 50 Ω

Table 1-17: 10 MHz reference output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC at rear panel

Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Amplitude, typical 1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω

2.4Vp-pinto1MΩ

Table 1-18: TekLink port

Characteristics Description

Connector type 40 pin

Signals LVDS, 3.3 V CMOS and Ethernet

Function Future capability.

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices

Characteristics Description

CPU Celeron D processor

Memory 512 MB DDR2-SDRAM

Hard disk drive More than 80 GB

Optical disk drive CD-RW/DVD drive

USB 2.0 port 6 (2 x front, 4 x rear)

LAN port 1000/100/10 BASE-T

Video output port D-sub, 15 pin

GPIB port IEEE 488.2 standard interface, 24 pin

Keyboard port PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6-pin

Mouse port PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6-pin

Serial port RS-232C, D-sub, 9 pin

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Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices (Cont.)

Characteristics Description

Parallel port D-sub, 25 pin

Audio connectors Line output, line input, mic input, stereo jack

Real time clock

Lifetime > 3 years (CR2032: Li 3 V 220 mAh)

Table 1-20: Display

Characteristics Description

Size 210 mm X 158 mm

Resolution 1024 X 768 pixels

Touch screen Built-in touch screen

Specifications

Table 1-21: Power supply

Characteristics Description

Source voltage and frequency

Rating voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC

Voltage range 90 V AC to 250 VAC

Frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Power consumption 560 W

Surge current

30 A peak (25 _C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s.

Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics

Table 1-22: Mechanical characteristics

Characteristics Description

Net weight

Without package Appr oximately 19.5 kg (43.0 lb)

With package Approximately 28.5 kg (62.8 lb)

Dimensions

Height 245 mm (9.6 in)

Width 465 mm (18.3 in)

Length 500 mm (19.7 in)

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Environmental Characteristics

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics

Characteristics Description

Temperature

Operating +10 _Cto+40_C

Non-operating -- 2 0 _Cto+60_C

Relative humidity

Operating 5% to 80% (no condensation)

Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 _C

Non-operating 5% to 90% (no condensation)

Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 _C

Altitude

Operating Up to 3,000 m (approximately 10,000 feet)

Maximum operating temperature decreases 1 _C each 300 m above 1.5 km

Non-operating Up to 12,000 m (approximately 40,000 feet)

Dynamics

Vibration

Operating 2.65 m/s2rms (0.27 Grms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min, three axes

Non-operating 22.3 m/s2rms (2.28 Grms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min, three axes

Shock

Non-operating 294 m/s2(30 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration

Installation requirements

Power dissipation 560 W (600 VA maximum)

Surge current

Cooling clearance

Top and bottom clearance 2 cm (0.8 in)

Side clearance 15 cm (5.9 in)

Rear clearance 7.5 cm (3.0 in)

30 A peak (25 _C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s.

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Certifications and Compliances

Table 1-24: Certifications and compliances

Category Standards or description

Specifications

EC Declaration of Conformity -- EMC

Australia/New Zealand Declaration of Conformity -- EMC

Meets the intent of Directive 89.336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

EN61326. EMC requirement for Class A electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge Immunity (Performance Criterion B)

IEC 61000-4-3 RF electromagnetic field Immunity (Performance Criterion A)

IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient / burst Immunity (Performance Criterion B)

IEC 61000-4-5 Power line surge Immunity (Performance Criterion B)

IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted RF Immunity (Performance Criterion A)

IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips and Interruptions (Performance Criterion B)

EN 61000-3-2. AC power line harmonic emissions

EN 61000-3-3. Voltage changes, fluctuation, and flicker

Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.

To ensure compliance to the standards listed above, attach only high quality shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded connectors at both ends.

Complies with EMC provision of Radio Communications Act per the following standard(s):

AS/NZS 2064.1/2, Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment: 1992

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EC Declaration of Conformity -- Low Voltage

U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing

Canadian Certification CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004 Safety requirement for electrical equipment for

Additional Compliance IEC 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC.

EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,

control,and laboratory use.

UL61010-01:2004, 2nd Edition Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.

measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1.

measurement, control, and laboratory use.

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Table 1-24: Certifications and compliances (Cont.)

Category Standards or description

Safety Complies with the following safety standards/regulations:

UL 61010-1 Standard for Electrical Measuring and Test Equipment.

CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1-04 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use.

EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use.

Installation (Overvoltage) Category Terminals on this product may have different installation (overvoltage) category designations. The

installation categories are:

CAT III Distribution-level mains (usually permanently connected). Equipment at this level is

typically in a fixed industrial location.

CAT II Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equipment at this level includes appliances,

portable tools, and similar products. Equipment is usually cord-connected.

CAT I Secondary (signal level) or battery operated circuits of electronic equipment.

Overvoltage Category Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1)

Pollution Degree Descriptions A measure of the contaminates that could occur in the environment around and within a product.

Typically the internal environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated.

Pollution Degree 1 No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this

category are generally encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.

Pollution Degree 2

Pollution Degree 3

Pollution Degree

Equipment Type Test and measuring equipment

Safety Class Class I -- grounded product

Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.

Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.

Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct wind.

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Performance Verification

Performance Verification Procedures

Two types of performance verification procedures can be performed on the instrument: Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to perform all of these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish.

H To rapidly confirm that the instrument functions and was adjusted properly,

perform Diagnostics and Self Calibration beginning on page 2-3.

Advantages: These procedures are quick to do and require no external equipment or signal sources. These procedures perform extensive functional and accuracy testing to provide high confidence that the instrument will perform properly.

H To further check functionality, first perform Diagnostics and Self Calibra-

tion, and then perform Functional Test beginning on page 2-5.

Advantages: The procedure requires minimal additional time to perform, and requires minimal equipment. The procedure can be used when the instrument is first received.

H If more extensive confirmation of performance is desired, complete the self

tests and functional test, and then do the Performance Tests beginning on page 2-11.

Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifications. These procedures require suitable test equipment and more time to execute (refer to Equipment Required on page 2-11).

If you are not familiar with operating this instrument, refer to the online help or the user i nformation supplied with the instrument.

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Brief Procedures

Diagnostics

There are three procedures in this section that provide a quick way to confirm basic functionality and proper adjustment:

H Diagnostics

H Self Calibration

H Functional Test

The following steps run the internal routines that confirm basic functionality and proper adjustment.

Equipment None

Prerequisites None

1. Disconnect all the cables from t he output channels.

2. Select System > Diagnostics to open the Diagnostics dialog box.

See Figure 2-1 on page 2-4.

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Self Calibration

Figure 2-1: Diagnostics dialog box

3. In the Diagnostics dialog box, confirm that all the check boxes are selected. If they are not all selected, click the Select All button.

4. Click the Execute button to execute the diagnostics.

The internal diagnostics perform an exhaustive verification of proper instrument function. This verification may take several minutes. When the verification is completed, the resulting status will appear in the dialog box.

5. Verify that Pass appears as Status in the dialog box when the diagnostics complete.

6. Click the Close button to close the dialog box.

Equipment None

Prerequisites Power on the instrument and allow a 20 minute warm-up before doing

this procedure.

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1. Select System > Calibration to open the Calibration dialog box. SeeFigure2-2.

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Figure 2-2: Calibration dialog box

2. Click the Execute button to start the routine.

3. Verify that Pass appears in the status column for all items when the

calibration completes.

4. Click the Close button to close the dialog box.

Functional Test

Checking the Analog and

Marker Outputs

The purpose of the procedure is to confirm that the instrument functions properly. The equipment required is three 50 Ω BNC cables, an oscilloscope, and a50Ω SMB-BNC cable (Option 03 only).

Equipment required Oscilloscope (TDS5054B or equivalent)

Three 50 Ω BNC cables

Prerequisites None

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Usea50Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the CH1 connector on the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.

3. Usea50Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG5000 to the CH2 connector on the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.

4. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector on the AWG5000 to the CH3 connector on the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.

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Oscilloscope

AWG5000

BNC cables

Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and marker outputs

5. Set the oscilloscope as indicated below:

Vertical scale 1 V/div (CH1, CH2, and CH3)........

Horizontal scale 200 ns/div.....

Input coupling DC.......

Input impedance 50 Ω.....

CH 1 position +2 div (if necessary).......

CH 2 position --1 div (if necessary).......

CH 3 position --3 div (if necessary).......

Trigger source CH1.......

Trigger level 0 mV........

Trigger slope Positive........

Trigger mode Auto........

6. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

7. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000.

8. On the AWG5000, load the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform as an output

waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

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NOTE. If your instrument is an AWG5002 or AWG5004, a warning message is

displayed when you open the pv_AWG5000.awg file. Press the OK button.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform on

the User Defined tab.

9. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the cannel 1 output.

10. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

11. Check that the Channel 1 Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 waveforms are properly

displayed on the oscilloscope screen as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr1, and Mkr 2 connectors

12. Press the Ch 1 On button again to disable the channel 1 output.

13. Repeat the test for the Channel 2 Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs.

14. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs.

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Checking the Digital Data

Outputs (Option 03 Only)

Equipment required Oscilloscope (TDS5054B or equivalent)

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω SMB-BNC cable (Tektronix part number 174-5104-00)

Prerequisites None

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω SMB-BNC cable and 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the Ch 1 Digital Data Out 0 connector on the AWG5000 rear panel to the CH1 connector on the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-5.

Oscilloscope

AWG5000 rear panel

SMB--BNC cable

Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for checking the digital data outputs

BNC cable

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3. Set the oscilloscope as indicated below:

Vertical scale 500 mV/div........

Horizontal scale 200 ns/div.....

Input coupling DC.......

Input impedance 50 Ω.....

Trigger source CH1.......

Trigger level 500 mV........

Trigger slope Positive........

Trigger mode Auto........

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000.

6. On the AWG5000, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the square1 waveform on the User

Defined tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

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9. Check that the square wave is properly displayed on the oscilloscope screen as shown in Figure 2-6.

NOTE. If your instrument has firmware version 2.0 or earlier, the amplitude of

the displayed waveform is different from the waveform shown in Figure 2-6.

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Figure 2-6: Output waveform from the Digital Data Out connector

10. Move the SMB -BNC cable from t he Ch 1 Digital Data Out 0 connector to the Ch 1 Digital Data Out 1 connector and repeat step 9.

11. Repeat step 10 for the remaining digital data outputs (Ch 1 Digital Data Out 2 to Ch 1 Digital Data Out 13).

12. Press the Ch 1 On button again to disable the channel 1 output.

13. Repeat the test for all the Ch 2 Digital Data outputs.

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Performance Tests

This section contains performance verification procedures for the specifications marked with the n symbol.

Prerequisites

The tests in this section comprise an extensive, valid confirmation of performance and functionality when the following requirements are met:

H The cabinet must be installed on the instrument.

H You must have performed and passed the procedure Diagnostics and Self

H The instrument must have been last adjusted at an ambient temperature

Calibration beginning on page 2-3, and the procedure Functional Tests beginning on page 2-5.

between +20 _C and +30 _C , must have been operating for a warm-up period of at least 20 minutes, and must be operating at an ambient temperatures between +10 _C and +40 _C.

Equipment Required

Table 2-1 lists the test equipment required to perform all of the performance verification procedure. The t able identifies examples of recommended equipment and lists the required precision where applicable. If you substitute other test equipment for the listed examples, the equipment must meet or exceed the listed tolerances.

Table 2-1: Equipment required

Item Qty. Minimum requirements Recommended equipment

Frequency counter 1 ea.

Sampling oscilloscope 1 ea. Bandwidth: 20 GHz or higher

Spectrum analyzer 1 ea. Bandwidth: DC to 8 GHz Tektronix RSA3308A

Digital multimeter 1 ea.

50 Ω BNC cable 2 ea. DC to 2 GHz Tektronix part number 012-0057-01

50 Ω BNC terminator 1 ea. DC to 1 GHz, feedthrough Tektronix part number 011-0049-02

BNC-SMA adaptor 2 ea. BNC female to SMA male connectors Tektronix part number 015-0554-00

BNC-N adaptor 1 ea. BNC female to N male connectors Tektronix part number 103-0045-00

Frequency accuracy: within ±0.01 ppm

2 channels

DC accuracy: within ±0.01%

Agilent Technologies 53181A

Tektronix CSA8200 with 80E03

Keithley 2000 DMM

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Table 2-1: Equipment required (Cont.)

Item Recommended equipmentMinimum requirementsQty.

BNC-dual banana adaptor 1 ea. BNC to dual banana plugs Tektronix part number 103-0090-00

DC output lead set 1 ea. 8-pin twisted pair, 24 inch Tektronix part number 012-1697-00

(supplied with the AWG5000)

Test Waveforms

Table 2-2 lists the test waveforms that are used for the performance verification procedures and functional test. These are included in the pv_AWG5000.awg file on the C: drive.

Table 2-2: Test Waveforms

No. Waveform name Purpose

1 dc_minus For checking the analog amplitude accuracy

2 dc_plus For checking the analog amplitude accuracy

3 dc_zero For checking the analog offset accuracy

4 marker_hi For checking the marker high level accuracy

5 marker_low For checking the marker low level accuracy

6 sine32 For checking analog harmonic distortion, analog

non-harmonic spurious signal, and analog phase noise

7 sine_mk1_mk2 For the functional test (refer to page 2-5)

8 square1 For checking the marker output delay accuracy test

NOTE. If your instrument is an AWG5002 or AWG5004, a warning message is

displayed when you open the pv_AWG5000.awg file. Press the OK button.

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Test Record

Photocopy this page and the next eight pages, and use them to record the performance test results for your instrument.

AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record

Instrument Model: j AWG5012 j AWG5014 j AWG5002 j AWG5004 Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number: Temperature: RH %: Date of Calibration: Technician:

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy 9.99998 MHz 10.00002 MHz

Analog Offset Accuracy

Ch 1

Ch 2

Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

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AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)

Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV Offset Output mode +2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV 2310 mV +1 V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV --2190 mV N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V +15 mV

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AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)

Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Analog Amplitude Accuracy

Ch1

Ch2

Amplitude Output mode 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 194 mV 206 mV 500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 488 mV 512 mV

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

4.5 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 4.408 V 4.592 V 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 194 mV 206 mV 600 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 586 mV 614 mV Amplitude Output mode 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 194 mV 206 mV 500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 488 mV 512 mV

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

4.5 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 4.408 V 4.592 V 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 194 mV 206 mV 600 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 586 mV 614 mV

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AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)

Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Ch2

Ch3

Amplitude Output mode 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 194 mV 206 mV 500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 488 mV 512 mV

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

4.5 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 4.408 V 4.592 V 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 194 mV 206 mV 600 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 586 mV 614 mV

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Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Ch4

Analog Harmonic Distortion (AWG501x)

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Amplitude Output mode 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 194 mV 206 mV 500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 488 mV 512 mV

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.978 V 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.958 V 2.042 V

4.5 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 4.408 V 4.592 V 20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 17.6 mV 22.4 mV 200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 194 mV 206 mV 600 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 586 mV 614 mV

Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --49 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --49 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --49 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --49 dBc

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AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)

Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Analog Harmonic Distortion (AWG500x)

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious

Ch1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Analog Phase Noise (at 10 kHz offset)

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --46 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --55 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --46 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --55 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --46 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --55 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --46 dBc

0.6 V Direct D/A out: On none --55 dBc

Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --60 dBc Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --60 dBc

Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --85 dBc/Hz Amplitude Output mode

2.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --85 dBc/Hz

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Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy

Ch 1

Ch 2

Mkr 1 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

Mkr 2 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

Mkr 1 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

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AWG5000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)

Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Mkr 2 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

Ch 3

Ch 4

Mkr 1 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

Mkr 2 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

Mkr 1 High level setting

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V

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Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum

Ch 4

Mkr 2 High level setting

Marker Output Delay Accuracy

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

DC Output Accuracy

DC output +5 V 4.77 V 5.23 V +3 V 2.83 V 3.17 V

0.0 V -- 8 0 m V +80 mV

-- 3 V --3.17 V --2.83 V

Mkr 1 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 2 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 1 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 2 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 1 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 2 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 1 700 ps 1300 ps Mkr 2 700 ps 1300 ps

Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

+2.7 V 2.31 V 3.09 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V -- 1 . 11 V --0.69 V Low level setting +2.6 V 2.22 V 2.98 V +1.0 V 780 mV 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV --780 mV

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10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy

Equipment required Frequency counter

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

1. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the 10 MHz Reference Output connector on the AWG5000 to the frequency counter CH1 input. See Fi gure 2-7.

AWG5000 rear panel

50 Ω BNC cable

Frequency counter (53181A )

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz reference frequency accuracy

2. Set the frequency counter as indicated below:

MEASURE Frequency1.........

Gate Time: 0.10 s

CHANNEL1 Coupling: AC........

Impedance: 50 Ω

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

4. Verify that the frequency counter reading falls within the range of

9.99998 MHz to 10.00002 MHz (±2 ppm).

5. Disconnect the test setup.

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Measuring the Terminator

Resistance

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω BNC terminator

BNC-dual banana adaptor

Before verifying the analog offset accuracy, you need to measure the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator.

1. Connect the BNC-dual banana adaptor and 50 Ω BNC terminator to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-8.

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC terminator

BNC-dual banana adaptor

Figure 2-8: Equipment connection for measuring the terminator resistance

2. Set the digital multimeter to the Ω 2wiresmode.

3. Measure the resistance and note the value as Term_R.

4. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.

5. Disconnect the test setup.

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Verifying the Analog

Offset Accuracy

AWG5000

50 Ω BNC terminator

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and BNC-dual banana adaptor t o connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the HI and LO i nputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-9.

Digital multimeter

BNC-dual banana adaptor

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-9: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset accuracy

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

4. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000.

5. On the AWG5000, load the dc_zero waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the dc_zero waveform on the User

Defined tab.

6. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

7. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

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8. Set the offset of the AWG5000 to the level shown in the first row of Table 2-3.

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy

Offset settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits

+2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off 2190 mV to 2310 mV

1V Direct D/A out: Off 965 mV to 1035 mV

0.0 V Direct D/A out: Off -- 1 5 m V t o + 1 5 m V

-- 1 V Direct D/A out: Off --1035 mV to --965 mV

--2.25 V Direct D/A out: Off --2310 mV to --2190 mV

N/A (0 V) Direct D/A out: On -- 1 5 m V t o + 1 5 m V

9. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as Measured_voltage.

10. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

terminator:

Voltage = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in step3ofMeasuring the Terminator Resistance on page 2-23.

11. Verify that the calculated value falls within the limits given in Table 2-3.

12. Repeat steps 8 through 11 for each offset setting in Table 2-3.

13. Move the BNC terminator from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the

Channel 1 Analog

connector.

14. Repeat steps 8 through 12.

15. Repeat steps 6 through 14 for the C hannel 2 output.

16. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

17. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

18. Disconnect the test setup.

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Analog Amplitude Accuracy

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω BNC terminator

BNC-dual banana adaptor

1. Perform Measuring the Terminator Resistance on page 2-23.

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the

outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and BNC-dual banana adaptor t o connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-9 on page 2-24.

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

5. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG5000.

6. On the AWG5000, load the dc_plus waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

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b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the dc_plus waveform on the User

Defined tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

9. Set the amplitude and output mode of the AWG5000 as shown in the first

row of Table 2-4.

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Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy

Amplitude settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits

20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 17.6 mV to 22.4 mV

200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 194 mV to 206 mV

500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 488 mV to 512 mV

1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: Off 0.978 V to 1.022 V

2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: Off 1.958 V to 2.042 V

4.5 Vp-p Direct D/A out: Off 4.408 V to 4.592 V

20 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 17.6 mV to 22.4 mV

200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 194 mV to 206 mV

600 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 586 mV to 614 mV

10. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as Measured_voltage_1.

11. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

terminator:

V_high = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage_1

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in step3onpage2-23.

12. In the Waveform List window, select the dc_minus waveform on the User Defined tab.

13. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as Measured_voltage_2.

14. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

terminator:

V_low = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage_2

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in step3onpage2-23.

15. Verify that the voltage difference |(V_high--V_low)| falls within the limits given in Table 2-4.

16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for each amplitude setting in Table 2-4.

17. Move the BNC terminator from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the

Channel 1 Analog

connector.

18. Repeat steps 9 through 16.

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19. Repeat steps 7 through 18 for the C hannel 2 output.

20. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

21. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

22. Disconnect the test setup.

Analog Harmonic Distortion

AWG5000

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC cable

BNC-N adaptor

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-N adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum analyzer. See Figure 2-10.

Spectrum analyzer

BNC-N adaptor

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog harmonic distortion

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3. Set the spectrum analyzer as indicated below:

Center frequency 100 MHz.....

Span 200 MHz..............

RBW 20 kHz..............

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

5. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG5000.

6. On the AWG5000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sine_32 waveform on the User

Defined tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

9. Make the AWG5000 settings shown in the first row (or corresponding row

for your instrument) of Table 2-5.

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion

AWG5000 model and settings Measurement frequency (MHz) Accuracy Limit

Sampling rate

Model Output mode Am plitude

AWG501x Direct D/A out: Off 2.0 Vp-p 1.2 GS/s (37.5 MHz) 75 112.5 150 187.5 --40 dBc

Direct D/A out: On 0.6 Vp-p --49 dBc

AWG500x Direct D/A out: Off 2.0 Vp-p 600 MS/s (18.75 MHz) 37.5 56.25 75 93.75 --46 dBc

Direct D/A out: On 0.6 Vp-p --55 dBc

(output frequency)

2nd 3rd 4th 5th Nth reference

10. Use the delta measurement function of the spectrum analyzer to measure harmonic distortion of each measurement frequency.

11. Verify that the harmonic distortion falls within the limits given in Table 2-5.

12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for each setting in Table 2-5.

13. Move the 50 Ω BNC cable from Channel 1 Analog connector to the

Channel 2 Analog connector.

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14. Repeat steps 7 through 12 for the C hannel 2 output.

15. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

16. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

17. Disconnect the test setup.

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signal

AWG5000

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC cable

BNC-N adaptor

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-N adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum analyzer. See Figure 2-11.

Spectrum analyzer

BNC-N adaptor

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-11: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic spurious signal

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

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4. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000.

5. On the AWG5000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sine_32 waveform on the User

Defined tab.

6. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

7. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

8. Make the AWG5000 and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row or

the second row of Table 2-6.

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal

AWG5000 model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model Output mode Amplitude Sampling rate

(output frequency)

AWG501x Direct D/A out: Off 2.0 Vp-p 1.2 GS/s (37.5 MHz) 400 MHz 800 MHz 20 kHz --60 dBc

AWG500x Direct D/A out: Off 2.0 Vp-p 600 MS/s (18.75 MHz) 200 MHz 400 MHz 20 kHz --60 dBc

Center frequency

Span RBW

Accuracy Limit

9. Use the spectrum analyzer to measure non-harmonic spurious signal of the Analog output over a frequency range of DC to 600 MHz (for the AWG500x, DC to 300 MHz). For example, note the reference level of the fundamental waveform, and then measure each spurious.

10. Verify that the non-harmonic spurious signal falls within the limits given in Table 2-6.

11. Move the 50 Ω BNC cable from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the Channel 2 Analog connector.

12. Repeat steps 6 through 10 for the C hannel 2 output.

13. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

15. Disconnect the test setup.

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Analog Phase Noise

AWG5000

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC cable

BNC-N adaptor

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-N adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum analyzer. See Figure 2-12.

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-12: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

4. On the AWG5000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sine_32 waveform on the User

Defined tab.

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AWG50

1xD

tD/

Aout:Off

2.0

1.2GS

/s3

7.5MHz50k

Hz100

85d

Bc/

5. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

6. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

7. Make the AWG5000 and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row

(or the second row for your instrument) of Table 2-7.

8. Use the spectrum analyzer to measure phase noise of the Analog output.

9. Verify that the analog phase noise at 10 kHz offset falls within the limits

given in Table 2-7.

Table 2-7: Analog phase noise

AWG5000 model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model Output mode Am plitude Sampling rate Center frequency Span RBW

rec

AWG500x Direct D/A out: Off 2.0 Vp-p 600 MS/s 18.75 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz --85 dBc/Hz

p-p

at 10 kHz offset

z --

10. Move the 50 Ω BNC cable from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the Channel 2 Analog connector.

11. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for the Channel 2 output.

12. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

13. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

14. Disconnect the test setup.

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Figure 2-13: Example of the analog phase noise measurement

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Marker High and Low Level Accuracy

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AWG5000

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω BNC terminator

BNC-dual banana adaptor

1. Perform Measuring the Terminator Resistance on page 2-23.

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the

outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and BNC-dual banana adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG5000 to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-14.

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC terminator

50 Ω BNC cable

Figure 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high and low Level accuracy

BNC-dual banana adaptor

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4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000.

6. On the AWG5000, load the marker_hi waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select the marker_hi waveform on the User Defined

tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

9. Make the AWG5000 High Level setting shown in the first row of Table 2-8.

Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy

High level settings Accuracy limits

+2.7 V 2.31 V to 3.09 V

+1.0 V 780 mV to 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV to +120 mV

-- 0 . 9 V --1.11Vto0.69V

Low level settings Accuracy limits

+2.6 V 2.22 V to 2.98 V

+1.0 V 780 mV to 1220 mV

0.0 V --120 mV to +120 mV

-- 1 . 0 V --1220 mV to --780 mV

10. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as Measured_voltage_1.

11. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

terminator:

Marker_High = (Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R) × Measured_voltage_1

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12. Verify that the marker High level falls within the limits given in Table 2-8.

13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 for each row in Table 2-8.

14. In the Waveform List window, select the marker_low waveform on the User Defined tab.

15. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

16. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

17. Make the AWG5000 Low Level setting shown in the first row of Table 2-8

on page 2-36.

18. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as Measured_voltage_2.

19. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

terminator:

Marker_Low = (Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R) × Measured_voltage_2

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in step3onpage2-23.

20. Verify that the marker Low level falls within the limits given in Table 2-8 on page 2-36.

21. Repeat steps 17 through 20 for each row in Table 2-8 on page 2-36.

22. Press the Ch 1 On button to disable the channel 1 output.

23. Move the BNC terminator from t he Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the

Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector.

24. Repeat steps 7 through 21.

25. Move the 50 Ω BNC terminator from Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector to the

Channel 2 Mkr 1 connector.

26. Repeat steps 7 through 24 for the Channel 2 marker outputs.

27. For the AWG5014 or AWG5004: Repeat the t est for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 marker outputs.

28. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

29. Disconnect the test setup.

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Marker Output Delay Accuracy

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Sampling oscilloscope

Two 50 Ω BNC cables

Two BNC-SMA adaptors

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

2. Usea50Ω BNC cable and BNC-SMA adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG5000 to the C H1 connector on the sampling oscilloscope. See Figure 2-15.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-SMA adaptor to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector on the AWG5000 to the TRIGGER DIRECT connector on the sampling oscilloscope. See Figure 2-15.

Sampling oscilloscope

AWG5000

BNC-SMA

adaptor

50 Ω BNC cables

Figure 2-15: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output delay accuracy

BNC-SMA

adaptor

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4. Set the sampling oscilloscope as indicated below:

Vertical scale 250 mV/div........

Horizontal scale 500 ps/div.....

Trigger source External Direct.......

Trigger level 150 mV (or Set to 50%)........

Trigger slope positive........

Measure Pulse measurement > Pulse Time > Delay............

5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000.

6. On the AWG5000, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open

dialog box.

b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_AWG5000.awg file. The Waveform Li st window appears.

c. In the window, select the square1 waveform on the User Defined tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000 to output the waveform.

9. On the oscilloscope, s tore the channel 1 waveform to Ref 1 as a reference

waveform.

10. On the AWG5000, set the Marker 1 delay value to 1.00 ns.

11. Use the oscilloscope to measure the delay time between the Ref 1 waveform

and channel 1 waveform at the 50% level.

12. Verify that the delay time is within the range of 700 ps to 1300 ps.

13. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to disable the channel 1 output.

14. Move the 50 Ω BNC cable from the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the

Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector and from Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector to the Channel Mkr 1 connector.

15. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000 to enable the channel 1 output.

16. On the oscilloscope, store the channel 1 waveform to Ref 1 as a reference

waveform.

17. On the AWG5000, set the Marker 2 delay value to 1.00 ns.

18. Repeat steps 11 and 12.

19. Repeat steps 7 through 18 for the Channel 2 markers.

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20. For the AWG5104 and AWG5004: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and Channel 4 marker outputs.

21. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000 to turn off all the outputs.

22. Disconnect the test setup.

DC Output Voltage Accuracy

AWG5000

Equipment required

Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-11.

Digital multimeter

DC output lead set

Test leads (provided with the digital multimeter)

1. Use the test leads to connect the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-16.

2. Use the DC output lead set to connect the DC Output connector on the AWG5000. See Figure 2-16.

Digital multimeter

DC output lead set

Test leads

Figure 2-16: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output voltage accuracy

3. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.

4. On the AWG5000, select the DC Outputs tabintheSettings window.

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5. On the DC Output tab, set the DC 1, DC 2, DC 3, and DC 4 levels to the setting shown in the first row of Table 2-9.

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy

DC output settings Accuracy limits

+5 V 4.77 V to 5.23 V

+3 V 2.83 V to 3.17 V

0.0 V -- 8 0 m V t o + 8 0 m V

-- 3 V --3.17 V to --2.83 V

6. On the DC Outputs tab, select the DC Output check box to enable the DC output. The DC Output LED on the front panel lights.

7. Attach the black test lead to the connector lead from DC1 GND.

8. Attach the red test lead to the connector lead from DC1.

9. Verify that the DC output level falls within the limits given in Table 2-9.

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for DC 2, DC 3, and DC 4.

11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each row in Table 2-9.

This completes the AWG5000 performance verification.

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Tektronix AWG5002, AWG5004, AWG5012, AWG5014 Reference manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

General Safety Summary

Environmental Considerations

Preface

Related Documents

Specifications

Performance Conditions

Electrical Specifications

Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics

Environmental Characteristics

Certifications and Compliances

Performance Verification Procedures

Brief Procedures

Diagnostics

Functional Test

Performance Tests

Prerequisites

Equipment Required

Test Record

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy

Analog Offset Accuracy

Analog Amplitude Accuracy

Analog Harmonic Distortion

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signal

Analog Phase Noise

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy

Marker Output Delay Accuracy

DC Output Voltage Accuracy