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AWG5000B Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators

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Specifications and Performance Verification

Technical Reference

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Specifications and Performance Verification

Technical Reference

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Table of Contents

General Safety Summary ......................................................................................... iv

Preface ............................................................................................................. vii

Related Documents.......................................................................................... vii

Specifications

Specifications ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 1-1

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

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

Mechani

Environmental Characteristics ........................................................................... 1-11

Performance Verification Procedures

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

Procedures .................................................................................................. 2-1

Brief

Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 2-1

Self Calibration ......................... ................................ ................................ ..... 2-3

Functional Test ............................................................................................... 2-3

Performance Tests ..... .................................. ................................ ......................... 2-8

Prerequisites....... .................................. ................................ ......................... 2-8

Req

Test Record ........................ .................................. ................................ ....... 2-10

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy....................... ................................ ......... 2-19

Analog Offset Accuracy .................................................................................. 2-19

Analog Amplitude Accuracy . . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . 2-23

Analog Harmonic Distortion ...................... ................................ ....................... 2-25

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signal.............. .................................. ................. 2-27

Analog Phase Noise .... .................................. ................................ ................. 2-28

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy ........ ................................ ......................... 2-31

Marker Output Delay Accuracy.......................................................................... 2-33

DC Output Voltage Accuracy ............................................................................ 2-36

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

uired Equipment.............. ................................ .................................. ......... 2-8

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List of Figure

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

Figure 2-2:

Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and marker outputs ... ..... . ..... . ... . . .... 2-4

Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs ............................... 2-5

Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for checking the digital data outputs .................................. 2-6

Figure 2-6: Output waveform from the Digital Data Out connector................... ..................... 2-7

Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz reference frequency accuracy... . ..... . 2-19

Figure 2-

Figure 2-9: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset accuracy ..... ....................... 2-21

Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog harmonic distortion ............... ..... 2-25

Figure 2-11: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic spurious signal .... . ..... . ... . . . 2-27

Figure 2-12: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise........................... ... 2-29

Figure 2-13: Example of the analog phase noise measurement ........................................... 2-30

Figur

Figure 2-15: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output d elay accuracy .... . ..... . ..... . 2-34

Figure 2-16: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output voltage accuracy .. . ..... . .... . ..... . 2-36

Calibration dialog box ................ .................................. ........................... 2-3

8: Equipment connection for measuring the termination resistance .... ....................... 2-20

e 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high and low level accuracy .... . .... . . 2-31

s

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List of Tables

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

Table 1 -2: A

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: Waveform rotation control for analog output..................................................... 1-4

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

Table 1 -8

Table 1-9: Digital data output (option 03 only) .................. .................................. ........... 1-6

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

Table 1-11: Event input .......................................................................................... 1-7

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

Table 1-13: External clock input................................................................................ 1-8

Table

Table 1-15: DC output ...... ................................ .................................. ................... 1-8

Table 1-16: Oscillator output ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ... 1-9

Table 1-17: 10 MHz clock output .............................................................................. 1-9

Table 1-18: TekLink port ............. ................................ .................................. ......... 1-9

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices .... ................................ ......................... 1-9

ble 1-20: Display ........... ................................ .................................. ............... 1-10

Ta

Table 1-21: Power supply ..................................................................................... 1-10

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

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics................................................................... 1-11

Table 2-1: Required equipment .......................... .................................. ..................... 2-9

Table 2-2: Test Waveforms ...................................................................................... 2-9

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy................................. ................................ ........... 2-21

Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . .. 2-23

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion....................................................................... 2-26

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal........................................................... 2-28

Table 2-7: Analog phase noise ................................................................................ 2-29

Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy.... ................................ ....................... 2-32

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy ...................................................................... 2-36

rbitrary waveform ................................................................................. 1-2

: Marker output ........................................................................................ 1-6

1-14: Add input............................................................................................ 1-8

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General Safety Summary

General Safet

To Avoid Fi

re or Personal

Injury

ySummary

Review the fo
this product or any products connected to it.

To avoid pot

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

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 must 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 haz ard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

Power Disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Donotblockthepowercord;itmustremain accessible to the user at all times.

llowing safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to

ential hazards, use this product only as specified.

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

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

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

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

eep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

K

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

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

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General Safety Summary

Terms in this Manual

Symbols and Terms on the

Product

These terms may

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in injury or loss of life.

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read the marking.

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Preface

Related Documents

This manual contains specifications and performance verification procedures for
the AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators.

The following user documents are also available for this product:

AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick
Start User Manual. This document describes the functions and use of the

instrume

AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Service Manual.Thisisa
PDF only m

nt.

anual that provides module-level service information.

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Specifications

Specifications

This section contains the specifications for the instruments.

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

Performance Conditions

To meet specifications, following conditions must be met:

symbol are checked in this manual.

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

The instrument must be operating within the environmental limits. (See
Table1-23onpage1-11.)

The instrument must be powered from a source that me ets the specifications.
(SeeTable1-21onpage1-10.)

The instrument must have been operating continuously for at least 20 minutes
within the specified operating temperature range.

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Specifications

Electrical Sp

ecifications

Table 1-1: Run mode

Characteris

Continuous m

Triggered mode

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

Sequence

tics

ode

mode

Description

An arbitrary

An arbitrar
is output, the instrument waits for the next trigger signal.

is repeated while the gate signal stays asserted. When the gate signal is deasserted, the
waveform o

Standard
Option 08: Fast sequence switching

waveform is output continuously.

y waveform is output only once when a trigger signal is applied. After the waveform

utput stops immediately.

: Sequence switching with wait trigger

Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform

Characteristics Description

Waveform length

Without Option 01

With Option 01

Hardware limitation 250 points minimum

Waveform granularity

DAC resolution

Number of waveforms Up to 32,000 waveforms (pre-defined waveforms are not included.)

Sequence length

Sequence controls Standard: Repeat count, Wait-for-Trigger (ON only), Go-to-N, and Jump are available.

Repeat count

Jump timing

Sequence switching time, typical

AWG5012B and AWG5014B

AWG5002B and AWG5004B

AWG5012B Option 08 and
AWG5014B Option 08

AWG5002B Option 08 and
AWG5004B Option 08

1 to 16,200,000 points

1 to 32,400,000 points

1 point

14 bits

1 to 8,000 steps

Option 08: Repeat count, Wait-for-Trigger (ON or OFF), Go-to-N, and Jump are available.

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

Synchronous or Asynchronous selectable

400 ns

800 ns

5.4 ns

8.3 ns

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Table 1-3: Cloc

k generator

Characteristics Description

Sampling rate control

Range

AWG5012B and

10.0000 MS/s to 1.2000 GS/s

AWG5014B

AWG5002B an

d

10.0000 MS/

s to 600.000 MS/s

AWG5004B

Resolutio

Internal clock frequency

Internal clock frequency accuracy,

n

8digits

Within ± (1

ppm + aging)

Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year

typical

Reference oscillator accuracy

Reference oscillator accuracy,

Within ± (1 ppm + aging)

Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year

typical

Table 1-4: Trigger generator

Characteristics Description

Trigger rate

Range 1.0 μsto10.0s

Resolution 3 digits and 0.1 μs m inim um

Accuracy

Same as the reference oscillator

Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control

Characteristics Description

Skew control

sto+5ns

Range

solution

Re

ew accuracy, typical

Sk

1

Effective skew setting is the absolute value of the difference between the skew setting on channels.

1

–5 n

5ps

10% of effective skew setting +150 ps)

±(

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Table 1-6: Wave

Characteristics Description

Phase control

Range

Resolution

Time control

Range

Resolution 1 ps

Point cont

rol

Range

Resolution 0.001 points

form rotation control for analog output

–180° to +180

0.1° of wave

–1/2 period to +1/2 period of waveform

–50% to +5

° of w aveform

form

0% of waveform

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 mode

Resolution 1 mV

Offset controls

Range

Normal mode –2.25 V to +2.25 V

Direct D/A mode N/A

Resolution 1 mV

Amplitude accuracy

Offset accuracy

Bandwidth, typical

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode 370 MHz (at –3 dB), when amplitude=0.6 V p-p

Rise/fall tim e , typical

Normal mode

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

Overshoot, typical < 10% , when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p

20 mV to 0.6 V peak-peak

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

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

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

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

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Table 1-7: Analog output (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Ringing, typical

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode

Low pass filter

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode N/A

Delay from marker, typical

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

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

Harmonic distortion

AWG501xB Normal mode < –40 dBc, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

AWG501xB Direct D/A mode < –49 dBc, when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p, clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

AWG500xB Normal mode < –46 dBc, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

AWG500xB Direct D/A mode < –55 dBc, when amplitude=0.6 V p-p, clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

Non harmonic spurious

AWG5012B and AWG5014B < –60 dBc, DC to 600 MHz, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

AWG5002B and AWG5004B < –60 dBc, D C to 300 MHz, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

SFDR, typical

AWG501xB 50 dBc, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz (normal output mode, amplitude=2.0 Vp-p,

AWG501xB and AWG500xB 56 dBc, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz (normal output mode, amplitude=2.0 Vp-p,

Normal mode Amplitude =

1.0 Vp-p

Direct D/A mode Amplitude =

0.6 Vp-p

Phase noise

AWG5012B and AWG5014B < –85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=1.2 GS/s, signal=37.5 MHz

AWG5002B and AWG5004B < –85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=600 MS/s, signal=18.75 MHz

750 mVp-p, when amplitude=4.5 Vp-p, filter= through
80 mVp-p, when amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, filter= through

60 mVp-p, when amplitude=0.6 Vp-p

20 MHz, 100 MHz, Through (Bessel type)

Direct output delay +19.0 ns: low pass=20 MHz

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)

< 200 ps

Measured with 32-point sine waveform, defined up to 5th harmonics.

Amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured with 32-point sine waveform.

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

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

–60 dBc, w hen signal=10 MHz

–80 dB c, when signal=1 MHz

(clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, m easured with 60 and 600 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to
300 MHz.)

–64 dBc, w hen signal=10 MHz

–80 dB c, when signal=1 MHz

(clock=600 MS/s, offset =0 V, m easured with 60 and 600 points/cycle sine waveform, DC to
300 MHz.)

Amplitude=2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured with 32-point sine waveform.

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Table 1-8: Mark

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

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

Type of output Single-ended output

Output impedance 50 Ω

Level cont

Voltage window

Amplitude 0.1 Vp-p to 3.7 Vp-p

Resolution 0.01 V

Level accuracy

Output current

Variable delay control

Range 0 to 1000 ps

Resolution 50 ps

Var iab

fall time, typical

Rise/

Random jitter on clock pattern,

al

typic

Total jitter on random pattern,

cal

typi

er output

rols

le delay accuracy

–1.0 V to +2

DC accuracy: ± (10% of |setting| + 120 mV) into 50 Ω

± 54 mA maximum

Available for Marker 1 and Marker 2

± (5% of |setting| + 250 ps)

300 ps

5psrm

150 p

.7 V into 50 Ω

(20% to 80% of swing), when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

s (by 0101... clock pattern), when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

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

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

Characteristics Description

Connector type SMB

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

Output impedance 50 Ω

Level controls

Voltage range

Amplitude 0.1 Vp-p minimum

Resolution 0.01 V

Level accuracy, typical

Output current

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

Delay from maker, typical

ON/OFF control A common ON/OFF control is available for 14-bit output

Skew between outputs, typical

–1.0 V to +2.7 V into 50 Ω

DC accuracy: ± (10% of |setting| + 120 mV) into 50 Ω

± 54 mA maximum

–41 ns to –82 ns, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

< 400 ps between 14-bit outputs

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Table 1-10: Tri

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impeda

Polarity Positive or

Input voltage range

When1kΩ selected

When 50 Ω selected

Threshold control

Level –5.0 V to 5

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy, typical

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum

m pulse width

Minimu

Triggered mode 20 ns

Gated mode 1024 * sampling period + 10 ns

Trigger delay to analog output,
typical

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

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

Trigger jitter, typical 2.0 ns to 4.5 ns

gger and gate input

nce

1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

negative selectable

–10Vto10V

<5Vrms

.0 V

± (5% of |setting| + 0.1 V)

48 * sampling period + 500 ns

Table 1-11: Event input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impedance

Polarity Positive or negative selectable

Input voltage range

When1kΩ selected

When 50 Ω selected

Threshold control

Level –5.0 V to 5.0 V

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy, typical

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum

Minimum pulse width 20 ns

Delay to analog output, typical

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

1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

–10Vto10V

<5Vrms

± (5% of |setting| + 0.1 V)

200 * sampling period + 500 ns

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Table 1-12: Ref

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impeda

Input volta

Fixed mode i

Variable m
range

Variable m

AWG5012B

AWG5002

erence clock input

nce

ge swing

nput frequency

ode input frequency

ode multiplier rate

and AWG5014B

B and AWG5004B

50 Ω (AC coupled)

0.2 Vp-p to 3

10 MHz, 20 MH

5 MHz to 600 MHz
Acceptabl

1to240

1to120

Vp-p

z, and 100 MHz within ± 0.5%

e frequency drift while the instrument is operating: ± 0.5%

Table 1-13: External clock input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impedance

Frequency range 600 MHz to 1200 MHz

Input voltage swing 0.2 V to 0.8 Vp-p

Divider

AWG5012B and AWG5014B 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/32

AWG5002B and AWG5004B 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/32

50 Ω (AC coupled)

Table 1-14: Add input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC on the rear panel, for each channel

Input impedance

DC gain, typical

Bandwidth, typical

Input voltage range ± 1.0 V

Maximum input voltage ± 5.0 V

50 Ω (DC coupled)

1

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

Table 1-15: DC output

Characteristics Description

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

Number of outputs

Output voltage control

Range –3.0 V to +5.0 V

Resolution 10 mV

Control Independent for each output

4

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Table 1-15: DC output (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Output volta

Output curr

Output imp

ge accuracy

ent

edance, typical

± (3% of |setting| + 120 mV) into High-Z load

±100 mA maximum

1 Ω

Table 1-16: Oscillator output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Output frequency range

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

600 MHz to 1200 MHz

Table 1-17: 10 MHz clock output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Amplitude, typical

1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω

2.4 Vp-p into 1 MΩ

Specifications

Table 1-18: TekLink port

Characteristics Description

Connector type

40 pins

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices

Characteristics Description

CPU Celeron D processor

Memory

Hard disk drive

Optical disk drive CD-RW/DVD drive

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

LAN

Video output D-sub, 15 pins

GPIB IEEE 488.2 standard interface, 24 pins

Keyboard

Mouse

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

Parallel port D-sub, 25 pins

2 GB DDR2-SDRAM

More than 80 GB

1000/100/10 BASE-T

PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6 pins

PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6 pins

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Specifications

Table 1-20: Dis

Characteristics Description

Size

Resolution 1024 X 768 pix

Touch screen Built-in touch screen

play

210 mm X 158 mm

els

Table 1-21: Power supply

Characteristics Description

Source voltage and frequency

Rating voltage

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.

10 0 VA C to 2 40 VAC

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Mechanical (P

hysical) Characteristics

Table 1-22: Mechanical characteristics

Characteris

Net w eight

Dimensions

Environ

tics

Without package

With package

Height

Width

Length

mental Characteristics

Description

Approximately 19.5 kg (43.0 lb)

Approximately 28.5 kg (62.8 lb)

245 mm (9.6 in)

465 mm (18.3 in)

500 mm (19.7 in)

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics

teristics

Charac

Temperature

Operating +10 °C to +40 °C

Non-operating

Relative humidity

Operating 5% to 80% (no condensation)

Non-operating

Altitude

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

Non-operating

Clearance

Top and bottom

Side 15 cm (5.9 in)

Rear

ption

Descri

–20 °C to +60 °C

Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 °C

5% to 90% (no condensation)

ximum wet-bulb temperature 29 °C

Ma

aximum operating temperature decreases 1 °C each 300 m above 1.5 km

M

p to 12,000 m (approximately 40,000 feet)

U

2cm(0.8in)

7.5 cm (3.0 in)

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 1–11

Specifications

1–12 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

Performance Verification Procedures

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 o

To rapidly confirm that the instrument functions and was adjusted properly,
perform Diagnostics and Self Calibration.

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.

f these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish.

Brief Procedures

To further check functionality, first perform Diagnostics and Self Calibr
and then perform Functional Test.

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

If more extensive confirmation of performance is desired, complete the self
tests and functional test, and then do the Performance Tests.

Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifications.
These procedures require specific test equipment. (See page 2-8, Required
Equipment.)

If you are not familiar w ith operating this instrument, refer to the online h elp or
the user information supplied with the instrument.

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

Diagnostics

ation,

Self Calibration

Functional Test

Diagnostics

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

Equipment Prerequisites

None None

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–1

Brief Procedures

1. Disconnect all

2. Select System > Diagnostics....

Figure 2-1: Diagnostics dialog box

the cables from the output channels.

3. In the Diagnostics dialog box, confirm that all the check boxes are selected. If
they ar

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
veri

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

6. Click the Close button.

e not all selected, click the Select All button.

fication is completed, the resulting status will appear in the dialog box.

plete.

2–2 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

Brief Procedures

Self Calibrat

ion

Equipment Prerequisites

None Power on the instrument and allow a

20 minute warm-up before doing this
procedure.

1. Select System > Calibration....

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.

Functional Test

Checking the Analog and

Marker Outputs

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

Required equipment Prerequisites

Oscilloscope (DPO7054 or equivalent)

Three 50 Ω BNC cables

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Use a 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the
AWG5000B to the CH1 connector on the oscilloscope.

3. Use a 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the
AWG5000B to the CH2 connector on the oscilloscope.

4. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector on the
AWG5000B to the CH3 connector on the oscilloscope.

None

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–3

Brief Procedures

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

5. Set the oscilloscope as follows:

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

b. Horizo

c. Input coupling: DC

d. Input impedance: 50 Ω

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

f. CH 2 position: –1 div (if necessary)

g. CH 3 position: –3 div (if necessary)

h. Tri

i. Trigger level: 0 mV

j. Trigger slope: Positive

k. Trigger mode: Auto

6. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

7. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

n the AWG5000B, load the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform as an output

8.O

waveform.

ntal scale: 200 ns/div

gger source: CH1

a. Select File > Open File....

2–4 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

Brief Procedures

b. In the dialog bo

Files\Tektronix\AWG\System\PV directory, and then select
the pv_awg5000.awg file. The Waveform List window appears.

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

the User Defined tab.

NOTE. If your instrument is an AWG5002B or AWG5004B, a warning message

is displayed when you open the pv_awg5000.awg file. Ignore the message and
press the OK button.

9. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

10. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

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

displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

x, navigate to the C:\Program

Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs

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 AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

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

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–5

Brief Procedures

Checking the D

igital Data

Outputs (Option 03 Only)

Required equipment Prerequisites

Oscilloscope (DPO7054 or equivalent)

50 Ω BNC cable

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

1. Pres

stheAll Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

None

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 AWG5000B rear panel to the CH1
connector on the oscilloscope.

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

3. Set the oscilloscope as follows:

a. Vertical scale: 500 mV/div

b. Horizontal sc ale: 200 ns/div

c. Input coupling: DC

d. Input impedance: 50 Ω

e. Trigger source: CH1

f. Trigger level: 500 mV

g. Trigger slope: Positive

h. Trigger mode: Auto

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

2–6 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

Brief Procedures

6. On the AWG5000B

a. Select File > Open File....

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

Files\Tektronix\AWG\System\PV directory, and then select
the pv_awg5

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 AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

9. Check that the square wave is properly displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

(See Figure 2-6.)

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

yed waveform is different from the waveform shown in the following figure.

displa

, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.

000.awg file. The Waveform List window appears.

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

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

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.

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–7

Performance Tests

Performance T

Prerequisites

Required Equipment

ests

This section
marked with the

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

The cabinet must be installed on the instrument.

You must h
Calibration, and the procedure Functional Tests.

The inst
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.

contains performance verification procedures for the specifications

symbol.

ave performed and passed the procedure Diagnostics and Self

rument must have been last adjusted at an ambient temperature

The following table lists the test equipment required to perform all of
the performance verification procedure. The table identifies examples of
recommended equipment and lists the required precision where applicable. If

ubstitute other test equipment for the listed examples, the equipment must

you s
meet or exceed the listed tolerances.

2–8 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

Performance Tests

Table 2-1: Requ

Item Qty. Minimum requirements Recommended equipment

Oscilloscope

Frequency co

Sampling os

Spectrum analyzer

Digital mu

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-SMA adapter

BNC-N adapter

BNC-dual banana adapter

DC output lead set

ltimeter

ired equipment

unter

cilloscope

Test Waveforms

1 ea. Bandwidth: 50

4 channels

1 ea. Frequency ac

1 ea.

1 ea.

1 ea.

2 ea.

1 ea.

2 ea.

1 ea.

1 ea.

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

Bandwidth:
2 channels

Bandwidth: DC to 8 GHz Tektronix RSA3308A

DC accuracy: within ± 0.01%

DCto2GHz

DC to 1 GHz, feedthrough

BNC female to SMA male connectors

BNC female to N male connectors

BNC to dual banana plugs

0 MHz or higher

curacy: within ± 0.01 ppm

20 GHz or higher

Tektronix DPO7054

Agilent Tech

Tektronix C

Keithley 2
or
Agilent Technologies 34410A

Tektronix part number 012-0057-01

Tektronix part number 011-0049-02

Tektronix part number 015-0554-00

Tektronix part number 103-0045-00

Tektronix part number 103-0090-00

(supplied with the AWG5000B)

nologies 53181A

SA8200 with 80E03

000 DMM

The following table lists the test waveforms that are used for the performance
verification procedures and functional test. These are included in the

wg5000.awg file on the C: drive.

pv_a

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

3dc_zero

4 marker_hi For checking the marker high level accuracy

5

6 sine32 For checking analog harmonic distortion, analog

7

8 square1 For checking the marker output delay accuracy test

marker_low For checking the marker low level accuracy

sine_mk1_mk2

For checking the analog offset accuracy

non-harmonic spurious signal, and analog phase noise

For the functional test

NOTE. If your instrument is an AWG5002B or AWG5004B, a warning message

is displayed when you open the pv_awg5000.awg file. Ignore the message and
press the OK button.

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–9

Performance Tests

Test Record

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

AWG5000B performance test record

Instrument Model:

Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number:

Temperature:

Date of Calibration:

Performance Test

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy

Analog Offset Accuracy

Ch 1

/Ch 1

Ch 2

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

RH %:

Technician:

Minimum Incoming

9.99998 MHz 10.00002 MHz

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

Outgoing

Maximum

2–10 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Tests

Performance Test

/Ch 2

Ch 3

/Ch 3

Ch 4

/Ch 4

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Offset Output mode

+2.25 V

+1 V

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0V) Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Minimum Incoming

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

2190 mV 2310 mV

965 mV 1035 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

–1035 mV –965 mV

–2310 mV –2190 mV

–15 mV +15 mV

Outgoing

Maximum

AWG5000B Series A rbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–11

Performance Tests

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Test

Analog Amplitude Accuracy

Ch1

/Ch1

Ch2

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Minimum Incoming

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

Outgoing

Maximum

2–12 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Tests

Performance Test

/Ch2

Ch3

/Ch3

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Minimum Incoming

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

Outgoing

Maximum

AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–13

Performance Tests

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Test

Ch4

/Ch4

Analog Harmonic Distortion (AWG501xB)

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

4.5 Vp-p

20 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

600 mVp-p

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Minimum Incoming

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

488 mV 512 mV

0.978 V 1.022 V

1.958 V 2.042 V

4.408 V 4.592 V

17.6 mV 22.4 mV

194 mV 206 mV

586 mV 614 mV

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

Outgoing

Maximum

–40 dBc

–49 dBc

–40 dBc

–49 dBc

–40 dBc

–49 dBc

–40 dBc

–49 dBc

2–14 AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Tests

Performance Test

Analog Harmonic Distortion (AWG500xB)

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

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

0.6 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Amplitude

2.0 V

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Minimum Incoming

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

Outgoing

Maximum

–46 dBc

–55 dBc

–46 dBc

–55 dBc

–46 dBc

–55 dBc

–46 dBc

–55 dBc

–60 dBc

–60 dBc

–60 dBc

–60 dBc

–85 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/Hz

AWG5000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–15

Performance Tests

AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Test

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy

Ch 1

Ch 1

Ch 2

Mkr 1 High level setting

Mkr 2 High level setting

Mkr 1 High level setting

Minimum Incoming

+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

+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

+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

Outgoing

Maximum

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AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Tests

Performance Test

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 3

Ch 4

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

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

Minimum Incoming

Outgoing

Maximum

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AWG5000B performance test record (cont.)

Performance Test

Ch 4

Ch 4

Marker Output Delay Accuracy

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

DC Output Accuracy

DC output

+5 V 4.73 V 5.27 V

+3 V 2.79 V 3.21 V

0.0 V –120 mV +120 mV

–3 V –3.21 V –2.79 V

Mkr 2 High level setting

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

Minimum Incoming

Outgoing

Maximum

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10 MHz Referen

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

ce Frequency Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Frequency counter

50 Ω BNC c able

1. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the 10 MHz Reference Output connector
on the AWG5000B to the frequency counter CH1 input.

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

Analog Offset Accuracy

2. Set the frequency c ounter as follows:

a. MEASURE: Frequency1, Gate Time: 0.10 s

b. CHANNEL1: Coupling: AC, Impedance: 50 Ω

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

4. Veri

5. Dis

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC c able

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

fy that the frequency counter reading falls within the range of

9.99998 MHz to 10.00002 MHz (± 2 ppm).

connect the test setup.

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

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Performance Tests

Measuring the Termination

Resistance

Before verifyi
of the 50Ω BNC termination.

1. Connect the BN
and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

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

2. Set the digital multimeter to the W2wiresmode.

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

4. Set the d

5. Disconnect the test setup.

NOTE. L

four wire ohms. The accuracy is higher especially for small resistances. Use a
four wire method if necessary.

ng the analog offset acc uracy, you need to measure the resistance

C-dual banana adapter and 50 Ω BNC termination to the HI

igital multimeter to the VDC mode.

ead resistance is not included in the measurement results when using

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Verifying the Analog Offset

Accuracy

1. Press the All Ou
outputs.

tputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC termination, and BNC-dual banana

adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000B to the
HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

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

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

4. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

5. On the AWG5000B, load the dc_zero waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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 List 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 AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

7. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

8. Set the offset of the AWG5000B to the level shown in the first row of the

following table:

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy

Offset settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits

+2.25 V

1V

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

2190 mV to 2310 mV

965 mV to 1035 mV

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Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy (cont.)

Offset settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits

0.0 V

–1 V

–2.25 V

N/A (0 V) Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

–15 mV to +15 mV

–1035 mV to –965 mV

–2310 mV to –2190 mV

–15 mV to + 15 mV

9. Measure t

he output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as

Measured_voltage.

10. Use the f

ollowing formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

termination:

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

Voltag

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in

.(Seepage2-20,Measuring the Termination Resistance.)

step 3

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

(See

12. Repeat steps 8 through 11 for each offset setting in the table. (See Table 2-3.)

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

Channel 1 A

nalog connector.

14. Repeat steps 8 through 12.

15. Repeat steps 6 through 14 for the Channel 2 output.

16. For the AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

17. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

outputs.

18. Disconnect the test setup.

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Analog Amplitude Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC c able

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

1. Perform Measuring the Termination Resistance. (Seepage2-20.)

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC termination, and BNC-dual banana
adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000B to the
HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. (See Figure 2-9.)

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

5. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

Performance Tests

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

6. On the AWG5000B, load the dc_plus waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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 List 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 AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

9. Set the amplitude and output mode of the AWG5000B as shown in the first

row of the table. (See Table 2-4.)

e 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy

Tabl

Amplitude settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits

p-p

20 mV

mVp-p

200

mVp-p

500

0 Vp-p

1.

0 Vp-p

2.

.5 Vp-p

4

0 mVp-p

2

200 mVp-p

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

mV to 22.4 mV

17.6

mV to 206 mV

194

mV to 512 mV

488

978 V to 1.022 V

0.

958 V to 2.042 V

1.

.408 V to 4.592 V

4

7.6mVto22.4mV

1

194 mV to 206 mV

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Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy (cont.)

Amplitude setting s Output mode settings Accuracy limits

600 mVp-p

Direct D/A out: On

586 mV to 614 mV

10. Measure th

e output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as

Measured_voltage_1.

11. Use the fo

llowing formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

termination:

V_high = [

(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] ×Measured_voltage_1

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3. (

Seepage2-20.)

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

Measu

red_voltage_2.

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

ination:

term

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

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3. (See page 2-20.).

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

16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for each amplitude setting in the table. (See
Table 2-4.)

17. Move the BNC termination from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the
Channel 1 A

nalog connector.

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18. Repeat steps 9 t

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

20. For the AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test 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

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC c able

BNC-N adapter

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-N adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog
connector on the AWG5000B to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer.

hrough 16.

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

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

3. Set the spectrum analyzer as follows:

a. Center frequency: 100 MHz

b. Span: 200 MHz

c. RBW: 20 kHz

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

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Performance Tests

5. Press the Ch 1 Se

6. On the AWG5000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

9. Make the AWG5000B settings shown in the first row (or corresponding row

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion

AWG500

Model

AWG501xB

AWG500xB

0B model and settings

tmode

Outpu

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Amplitude

2.0 Vp-p –40 dBc

0.6 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p –46 dBc

0.6 Vp-p

lect button on the AWG5000B.

a. Select File > Open File....

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 List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

for your instrument) of the following table:

Accuracy limit

ference

Nth re

–49 dBc

–55 dBc

ing

Sampl
rate (output
frequency)

1.2 GS/s
5MHz)

(37.

600 MS/s

.75 MHz)

(18

ement frequency (MHz)

Measur

2nd 3rd 4th 5th

75

37.5 56.25

112.5 150 187.5

75

93.75

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

ha

11. Verify that the harmonic distortion falls within the limits given in the table.

See Table 2-5.)

(

12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for each setting in the table. (See Table 2-5.)

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

Channel 2 Analog connector.

14. Repeat steps 7 through 12 for the Channel 2 output.

15. For the AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

16. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

outputs.

17. Disconnect the test setup.

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Performance Tests

Analog Non-Ha

rmonic Spurious Signal

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC c able

BNC-N adapter

1. Press the Al
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω
connector on the AWG5000B to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer.

l Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

BNC cable and BNC-N adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

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

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

4. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

5. On

6. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

7. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

the AWG5000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

Files\Tektronix\AWG\System\PV directory, and then select

he pv_awg5000.awg file. The Waveform List window appears.

t

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

Defined tab.

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8. Make the AWG500

0B and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row

or the second row of the following table:

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal

AWG5000B model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model

AWG501xB Direct D/A out:

AWG500xB Direct D/A out:

Output mode

Off

Off

Amplitude

2.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

Sampling
rate (outpu
frequency)

1.2 GS/s
(37.5 MHz)

600 MS/s
(18.75 MH

Center

t

frequency

400 MHz 800 MHz 20 kHz –60 dBc

200 MHz 400 MHz 20 kHz –60 dBc

z)

Span

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
AWG500xB, 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 the table. (See Table 2-6.)

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

RBW Accuracy limit

Analog Phase Noise

12. Repeat steps 6 through 10 for the Channel 2 output.

13. For the AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 outputs.

14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

15. Disconnect the test setup.

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω BNC cable

BNC-N adapter

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off a ll the
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-N adapter to connect the
Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG5000B to the INPUT connector on
the spectrum analyzer.

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Figure 2-1

2: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise

3. Press the

Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

4. On the AWG5000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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 List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

5. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

6. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

7. Make the AWG5000B and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row

(or the second row for your instrument) of the table. (See 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 the following table:

Table 2-7: Analog phase noise

AWG5000B model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model

AWG501xB Direct D/A out:

AWG500xB Direct D/A out:

Output mode

Off

Off

Amplitude

2.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

Sampling
rate

1.2 GS/s

600 MS/s

Center
frequency

37.5 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz

18.75 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz

Span

RBW Accuracy Limit

at 10 kHz offset

–85 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/Hz

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10. Move the 50 Ω BNC
Channel 2 Analog connector.

11. Repeat steps 5

12. For the AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 ou

13. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

14. Disconnect the test setup.

through 9 for the Channel 2 output.

tputs.

cable from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the

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

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Marker High and Low Level A ccuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC c able

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

1. Perform Measuring the Termination Resistance. (Seepage2-20.)

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the

outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, 50 Ω BNC termination, and BNC-dual banana
adapter to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG5000B to the
HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

Performance Tests

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

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

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

ess the Ch1 Select button on the AWG5000B.

5. Pr

6. On the AWG5000B, load the marker_hi waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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 List 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 AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

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9. Make the AWG500

0B High Level setting shown in the first row of the

following table:

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 –1.11 V to 0.69 V

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

termination:

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

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3. (See page 2-20.)

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

13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 for each row in the table. (See 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 AWG5000B to enable the c hannel 1 output.

16. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

17. Make the AWG5000B Low Level setting shown in the fi rst row of the table.

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

termination:

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

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3. (See page 2-20.)

20. Verify that the marker Low level falls within the limits given in the table.

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21. Repeat steps 17

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

23. Move the BNC termination from the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the

Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector.

24. Repeat steps 7 through 21.

25. Move the 50 Ω BNC termination 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 AWG5014B or AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 marker outputs.

28. Press the All Outputs O n/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

29. Disconnect the test setup.

Marker Output Delay A ccuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Sampling oscilloscope

Two 50 Ω BNC cable

Two BNC-SMA adapters

through20foreachrowinthetable.

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Use a 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-SMA adapter to connect the Channel 1
Mkr 1 connector on the AWG5000B to the CH1 connector on the sampling

cilloscope.

os

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable and BNC-SMA adapter to connect the Channel 1

kr 2 connector on the AWG5000B to the TRIGGER DIRECT connector on

M
the sampling oscilloscope.

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Performance Tests

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

4. Set the sampling oscilloscope as follows:

a. Vertical scale: 250 mV/div

b. Horizontal sc ale: 500 ps/div

c. Trigger source: External Direct

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

e. Trigger slope: positive

f. Measure: Pulse measurement > Pulse Time > Delay

5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG5000B.

6. On the AWG5000B, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg5000.awg file. The
Wavef orm List window appears.

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

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG5000B to output the waveform.

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

waveform.

10. On the AWG5000B, set the Marker 1 delay value to 1.00 ns.

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11. Use the oscillo
and channel 1 waveform at the 50% level.

12. Verify that th

13. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B 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

15. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG5000B to enable the channel 1 output.

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

waveform.

17. On the AWG5000B, 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.

20. For the AWG5014B and AWG5004B: Repeat the test for the Channel 3 and

Channel 4 marker outputs.

21. Press the All Outputs O n/Off button on the AWG5000B to turn off all the
outputs.

scope to measure the delay time between the Ref 1 w aveform

e delay time is within the range of 700 ps to 1300 ps.

1 connector.

22. Disconnect the test setup.

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Performance Tests

DC Output Volt

age Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multime ter

DC output lead set

Test leads (provided with the digital
multimeter)

1. Use the test

2. Use the DC output lead set to connect the DC Output connector on the

AWG5000B a

(See page 2-8, Prerequisites.)

leads to connect the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

s shown in the following figure.

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

3. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.

4. On the AWG5000B, select the DC Outputs tab in the Settings window.

5. OntheDCOutputtab,settheDC1,DC2,DC3,andDC4levelstothe

setting shown in the first row of the following table:

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy

DC output settings Accuracy limits

+5 V 4.73 V to 5.27 V

+3 V 2.79 V to 3.21 V

0.0 V –120 mV to +120 mV

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Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy (cont.)

DC output settings Accuracy limits

–3 V –3.21 V to –2.79 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 the table.

(See 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 the table. (See Table 2-9.)

This co

mpletes the AWG5000B performance verification.

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