Tektronix AWG610 User Manual
User Manual
AWG610
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
071-0554-50
This document applies to firmware version 4.0
and above.
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TableĂofĂContents
Getting Started
Operating Basics
General Safety Summary xv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Structure xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions xviii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Manuals xix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacting T ektronix xix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incoming Inspection 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Cord Options 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repackaging for Shipment 1–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Connectors 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Operations 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeric Input 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ext Input 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shortcut Controls 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Management 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double Windows 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick View 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editor Overview 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Overview 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theory of Operation 2–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Edit Process 2–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Instrument Setup 2–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 2: Loading and Outputting a Sample Waveform 2–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 3: Creating and Editing Standard Function Waveforms 2–54. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 4: Editing a Waveform Using Quick Editor 2–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 5: Using the Equation Editor 2–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 6: Creating and Running Waveform Sequences 2–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference
Overview 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents
Menu Structures
Setup Menu Hierarchy 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDIT Menu Hierarchy 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Setup Menu Screen
Setup Menu Screen Elements 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Waveform/Sequence Menu 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Vertical Menu 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Horizontal Menu 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Run Mode Menu 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Trigger Menu 3–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Save/Restore Menu 3–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform, Pattern and Sequence Waveform Output 3–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Graphical Waveform Editor
The Graphical Waveform Editor 3–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editor Screen Elements 3–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The File Menu 3–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Operation Menu 3–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Tools Menu 3–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Zoom/Pan Menu 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Window Menu 3–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Settings Menu 3–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Pattern Editor
Quick Editing
About Waveform and Pattern Files 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Pattern Editor 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The File Menu 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Operation Menu 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Tools Menu 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Zoom/Pan Menu 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Window Menu 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Settings Menu 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Undo! Command 3–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Data Bits to Edit 3–84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defining Edit Area 3–85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Pattern 3–86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating Standard Patterns 3–87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing Data From Files 3–88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Pattern... 3–88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Display 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Edit Mode 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Edit Mechanism 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Smoothing 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Controls 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Quick Edit 3–94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Table Editor
The Equation Editor
The Sequence Editor
Table of Contents
Exiting Quick Edit 3–95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Parameters 3–96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moving the Cursor 3–96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Renewing Edit Buffer 3–97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Undo 3–97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening The Table Editor 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing The T able Data 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Equation Editor 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Equation Editor 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Keywords and Functions 3–108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compiling Equations 3–109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Sequence Editor 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequence T able Editing 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sequence T able Fields 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The APPL Menu
The UTILITY Window
Capturing Waveforms
Disk Application 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Application 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jitter Composer Application 3–141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Keyboards 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting General Purpose Knob Direction 3–150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting a Floppy Disk 3–151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Disk Usage 3–151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CR T Brightness 3–151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Instrument Status 3–152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Clock (Date and Time) 3–152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the Instrument 3–152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a GPIB Network 3–153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Networking 3–155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardcopy 3–162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration and Diagnostics 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrading the System Software 3–169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Possible Instruments 3–171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Concept on Communication for Capturing 3–171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedures for Capturing Waveforms 3–172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Transferred Files 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Waveform Programming Language
Command Syntax 3–175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User-Defined Variables 3–176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform Files 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Descriptions 3–179
Programming Examples 3–197
File Conversion
Import 3–209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Export 3–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convert between Waveform and Pattern 3–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executing File Conversion 3–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Management
Command Summary 3–213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Path Name 3–213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Operations 3–214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
File Operation in Double Windows 3–216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FG Mode
Appendices
Change the generator mode 3–222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A: Specifications A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Specification A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification and Compliances A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B: Performance Verification B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self Tests B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance T ests B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AWG610 Test Record B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mode T ests B–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amplitude and Offset Accuracy Tests (Normal Out) B–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time Tests (Direct DA Out) B–29. . . . . . . . . .
Pulse Response T ests B–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sine Wave Tests B–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Trigger Tests B–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Input Tests B–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Input and Enhanced Mode T ests B–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1/4 Clock Frequency and 10 MHz Reference Input T ests B–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1/4 Clock Output Level T ests B–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 MHz Reference Output Level T ests B–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marker Output T ests B–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marker Delay T ests B–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C: Inspection and Cleaning C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix D: Sample Waveforms D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waveform File Descriptions D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E: File Transfer Interface Outline E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F: Miscellaneous F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sampling Theorem F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differentiation F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integration F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convolution F–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correlation F–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code Conversion F–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples F–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix G: Sequence File Text Format G–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Header G–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line Descriptions G–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Settings G–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples G–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 1–1: Rear panel power switch, fuse holder,
and power connector 1–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Location of the ON/STBY switch 1–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Front panel controls 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: Front panel keypad area 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: Front panel trigger and output controls 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–4: Rear panel signal and power connectors 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–5: Menu buttons, bezel menu buttons,
and the CLEAR MENU button 2–7. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–6: Bottom and side menus 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–7: Pop-up menu example 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–8: Dialog box example 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–9: Knob icon displayed in Status Display area 2–11. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–10: Keypad buttons 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–11: Three type of Input text dialog boxes 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–12: Shortcut controls 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–13: Files and directories with read only attribute 2–19. . . . . . . .
Figure 2–14: Input Filename dialog box 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–15: Double Windows 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–16: Overwrite confirmation 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–17: File list window examples in which Quick View
is available 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–18: Viewing a file by Quick View function 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–19: Main Edit screen 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–20: Edit top level menu screen with Edit side menu 2–28. . . . . .
Figure 2–21: Editor screen elements 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–22: Cursors and edit area 2–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–23: Multiple editor windows 2–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–24: Main Setup screen 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–25: Setup Waveform/Sequence menu 2–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–26: Viewing a file in the Setup screen 2–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–27: AWG610 interconnect diagram 2–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–28: AWG610 block diagram 2–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–29: Relationship between memory address control
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and waveform memory 2–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–30: Cable connection between AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform
Generator and digital storage oscilloscope 2–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–31: Initial screen 2–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–32: System utility screen 2–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–33: The Select File list 2–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–34: Viewing a waveform loaded into memory 2–53. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–35: Waveform editor initial screen 2–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–36: The Standard Function dialog box 2–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–37: Standard sine wave function created in
the Waveform Editor 2–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–38: Waveform created with the multiply operation 2–59. . . . . . .
Figure 2–39: File Name Input dialog box 2–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–40: Waveform in the waveform editor 2–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–41: Waveform edit in quick editor 2–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–42: Viewer displaying compiled waveform 2–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–43: Waveforms created at the same time in three windows 2–71
Figure 2–44: Initial sequence table 2–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–45: Example of sequence (SUBSEQ.SEQ) 2–74. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–46: Screen for setting jump mode 2–76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–47: Screen for setting event jump 2–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–48: Example of sequence (MAINSEQ.SEQ) 2–78. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1: Overview of AWG610 Arbitrary
Figure 3–2: Setup main screen 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3: Waveform output sequence example 3–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–4: Waveform editor initial screen 3–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–5: Standard Function Waveform dialog box 3–50. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6: Register value and tap setting example 3–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7: Shift Register Generator dialog box 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8: Set Pattern dialog box 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–9: Waveform compare operation example 3–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–10: Digital Filter dialog box 3–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–11: XY View dialog box 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–12: Settings dialog box 3–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–13: Pattern editor initial screen 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–14: Code Convert dialog box and side menu 3–80. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–15: Code conversion table 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 3–16: Operating data bits (scope) 3–84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–17: Area cursors 3–86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–18: Counter dialog box 3–87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–19: Set Pattern dialog box 3–88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–20: A waveform example under quick editing 3–92. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–21: Controls for quick editing 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–22: Table Editor window 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–23: Equation editor window 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–24: Text selection (example) 3–107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–25: File list listing two waveforms created 3–110. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–26: Sequence editor initial screen 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–27: EVENT IN connector 3–118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–28: Event signal timing and strobe 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–29: Compiling and storing sequences and subsequences 3–123. . .
Figure 3–30: Outline flow for producing HDD reading test signal 3–125. . .
Figure 3–31: Disk application initial screen 3–126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–32: Writer Data menu 3–126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–33: Isolated Pulse menu 3–127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–34: Execution of superpose 3–127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–35: Outline flow for producing network test read signal 3–134. . .
Figure 3–36: Network application initial screen 3–134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–37: Side menu will change after selecting a standard 3–135. . . . .
Figure 3–38: Side menu for selecting the Isolated pulse 3–136. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–39: Execution of superposing 3–137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–40: Outline flow for Jitter waveform creation 3–141. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–41: Jitter composer application initial screen 3–142. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–42: Input Data menu 3–142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–43: A pre-defined pattern was selected as an input data 3–143. . .
Figure 3–44: Jitter profile menu 3–143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–45: Execution of jitter composer 3–144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–46: Jitter parameters and jitter waveform 3–147. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–47: GPIB setup screen menu 3–154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–48: Network setup screen menu 3–156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–49: Message box to indicate the establishment
of communication 3–158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–50: Network Status screen 3–158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–51: UTILITY screen mounting remote file system 3–159. . . . . . .
Figure 3–52: Drive selections in EDIT menu 3–160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–53: Hardcopy setup screen 3–163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 3–54: Hardcopy complete message box 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–55: Calibration and diagnostic screen 3–165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–56: Status message box 3–166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–57: Source instrument selection dialog box 3–172. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–58: Source instrument selection under Others... 3–173. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–59: Waveforms generated from the Example 1 equation 3–198. .
Figure 3–60: Waveform generated by the Example 2 equation 3–199. . . . .
Figure 3–61: Waveforms generated by the Example 3 equation 3–200. . . .
Figure 3–62: Sequence generated by the Example 3 equation 3–201. . . . . .
Figure 3–63: Source waveform and those generated
by the Example 4equation 3–202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–64: Noise waveforms after filtering 3–203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–65: Noise waveforms before (upper) and after (lower) 7-point
smoothing 3–205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–66: Gaussian noise and ramp waveforms 3–207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–67: Screen and side menu buttons
for importing and exporting 3–212. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–68: Select the conversion type dialog box 3–212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–69: Double Windows 3–217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–70: Overwrite confirmation 3–218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–71: Outline flow for producing Function Generator signal 3–221
Figure 3–72: FG mode screen 3–221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–73: Change the generator mode 3–222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–74: Waveform type 3–223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–75: Output parameters 3–224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–76: Marker pattern 3–226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–77: Pulse sub-side menu 3–228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure A–1: Dimensions A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–1: Diagnostic menu B–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–2: Calibration result message box B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–3: EVENT IN connector pins and
Figure B–4: Loading file; selecting storage drive B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–5: Cont mode initial test hookup B–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–6: Triggered mode initial test hookup B–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–7: Relationship between trigger signal
Figure B–8: Relationship between gate signal and waveform output B–23
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and waveform output B–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure B–9: Amplitude accuracy initial test hookup B–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–10: Direct DA output amplitude
accuracy initial test hookup B–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–11: Direct DA output pulse rise time initial test hookup B–31. . .
Figure B–12: Pulse response initial test hookup B–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–13: Sine wave initial test hookup B–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–14: Internal trigger initial test hookup B–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–15: Trigger input initial test hookup B–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–16: Trigger Signal (+5V check1) B–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–17: Trigger Signal (+5V check2) B–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–18: Trigger Signal (–5V check1) B–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–19: Trigger Signal (–5V check2) B–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–20: Event input and enhanced mode initial test hookup B–45. . .
Figure B–21: Waveform while all ground disclosure
switches are open B–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–22: Waveform output when the SW1 is closed B–47. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–23: Waveform output when SW2 is closed B–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–24: Waveform output when the SW3 is closed B–49. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–25: Waveform output when SW4 is closed B–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–26: Initial waveform output B–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–27: DC waveform output when the SW5 is closed B–51. . . . . . . .
Figure B–28: 1/4 Clock frequency and
10 MHz reference input initial test hookup B–52.
Figure B–29: 1/4 Clock output level initial test hookup B–54. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–30: 10MHz Reference output level initial test hookup B–56. . . .
Figure B–31: Marker output initial test hookup B–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure B–32: Marker delay test hookup B–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure E–1: File transfer interface outline E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure F–1: Equation differentiation F–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure F–2: Equation integration F–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure F–3: Conversion image example F–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 1–1: AWG610 waveform editors 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: Power cord options 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–3: Standard accessories 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–4: Optional accessories 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–5: Fuse and fuse cap part numbers 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–6: Power cord identification 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–1: Side menu elements 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–2: Text input button functions 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–3: Shortcut controls 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–4: AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator file types 2–16. . . .
Table 2–5: Drive and Directory menus 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–6: Waveform record length adjustment messages 2–20. . . . . . . .
Table 2–7: File operation in double windows 2–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–8: Confirmation selection for
copy-all and move-all operations 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–9: Editors 2–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–10: Edit screen bottom menu buttons 2–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–11: Edit side menu buttons 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–12: Setup screen parameter icons 2–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–13: Setup bottom menu buttons 2–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–14: Setup output parameter operations 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–15: Run modes 2–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–16: Editors 2–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–17: Waveforms to be used in sample sequences 2–70. . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–18: Sequence table contents in SUBSEQ.SEQ 2–73. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–19: Sequence table contents in MAINSEQ.SEQ 2–75. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–1: AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator main menus 3–2.
Table 3–2: Waveform parameter icons 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: Setup bottom menu buttons 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–4: Clock signal output timing 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–5: External trigger signal requirements 3–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–6: Instrument run state and state messages 3–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–7: Waveform editor screen elements 3–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 3–8: Waveform editor bottom menu 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–9: Waveform record length adjustment messages 3–49. . . . . . . .
Table 3–10: Standard Function Waveform dialog box parameters 3–51. .
Table 3–11: Shift Register Generator dialog box setting parameters 3–58
Table 3–12: Set Pattern dialog box parameters 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–13: Mathematical function commands 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–14: Compare dialog box parameters 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–15: Convolution dialog box parameters 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–16: Correlation dialog box parameters 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–17: Digital filter dialog box parameters 3–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–18: Re-sampling dialog box parameters 3–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–19: XY View dialog box parameters 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–20: Zoom/Pan side menu buttons 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–21: Setup window parameters 3–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–22: Setup general parameters 3–76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–23: Pattern editor screen elements 3–78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–24: Pattern editor bottom menu 3–79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–25: Code conversion commands 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–26: Code conversion parameters 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–27: Patterns to be selected in Counter dialog box 3–87. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–28: Set Pattern dialog box parameters 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–29: Equation editor screen elements 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–30: Equation editor bottom menu 3–105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–31: Front-panel Equation editor controls 3–106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–32: Control keys from the external keyboard 3–108. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–33: Sequence table columns 3–112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–34: Sequence editor bottom menu 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–35: Pre-defined patterns 3–128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–36: Code Conversion 3–129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–37: Superpose parameters 3–132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–38: Pre-defined patterns 3–138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–39: Code conversion 3–138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–40: Network parameters 3–139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–41: Pre–defined patterns 3–145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–42: Jitter composer parameters 3–146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–43: External keyboard edit operations 3–150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–44: Available FTP commands 3–161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–45: Diagnostic categories and error codes 3–167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 3–46: BNF symbols and meanings 3–175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–47: Programming language math functions 3–190. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–48: Math operators 3–192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–49: Predefined variables 3–195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–50: File utility commands 3–213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–51: Special symbols used for expressing file path 3–214. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–52: File operation in double windows 3–218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–53: Confirmation selection for copy-all
and move-all operations 3–219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–54: Output frequency and filter cut-off frequency 3–224. . . . . . . .
Table 3–55: Predefined Marker signal 3–226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–56: Output Frequency and Waveform Length 3–227. . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–1: Operation modes A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–2: Arbitrary waveforms A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–3: Clock generator A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–4: Internal trigger generator A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–5: Main output A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–6: Filter A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–7: Auxiliary outputs A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–8: Funcion Generator (FG) A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–9: Period Jitter accuracy A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–10: Cycle to Cycle JItter accuracy A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–11: Auxiliary inputs A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–12: Display and timer A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–13: AC line power A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–14: Timer A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–15: Interface connectors A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–16: Installation requirement A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–17: Environmental A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–18: Mechanical A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A–19: Certifications and compliances A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B–1: Performance test items B–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B–2: Test equipments B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B–3: Waveforms and sequences in performance check disk B–11. .
Table C–1: External inspection check list C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table D–1: Waveform and equation files in the sample disk D–1. . . . . . .
Table D–2: Gaussian pulse D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–3: Lorentz pulse D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–4: Sampling function SIN(X)/X pulse D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–5: Squared sine pulse D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–6: Double exponential pulse D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–7: Nyquist pulse D–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–8: Linear frequency sweep D–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–9: Log frequency sweep D–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–10: Amplitude modulation D–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–11: Frequency modulation D–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–12: Pulse width modulation D–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–13: Pseudo-random pulse D–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–14: Waveform for magnetic disk signal D–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–15: Isolated pulse for disk application D–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–16: Isolated pulse for disk application D–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–17: Isolated pulse for disk application D–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–18: Isolated pulse for network application D–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–19: Isolated pulse for network application D–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–20: Isolated pulse for network application D–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–21: Isolated pulse for network application D–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–22: Isolated pulse for network application D–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–23: Isolated pulse for network application D–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
Avoid Electric Overload. To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a
voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
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 hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common
terminal to elevated voltages.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
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 instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
WARNING
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
Double
Insulated
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Preface
Manual Structure
This manual provides user information for the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform
Generators.
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform User Manual contains the following sections:
The Getting Started section covers initial instrument inspection, available
options and accessories, instrument installation procedures, and power on and off
procedures. In particular, the installation section covers the procedures required
prior to turning on the unit and areas of the instrument that require special care or
caution.
The Operating Basics section describes instrument controls and menus,
introduces instrument-specific terminology, provides an overview of the
instrument internal structure, operating principles, basic operating procedures,
and numeric input methods. This section also provides basic signal editing
examples.
The Reference section describes the functions and menu operations.
The Appendices provide product specifications, performance verification
procedures, sample waveforms, file transfer, outline sequence file text format,
inspection and cleaning instructions.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Front-panel button and control labels are printed in the manual in upper case
text. For example, SETUP, SHIFT, APPL. If it is part of a procedure, the
button or control label is printed in boldface. For example, Select SETUP.
Menu and on-screen form titles are printed in the manual in the same case
(initial capitals or all uppercase) as they appear on the instrument screen (for
example, Offset Vertical). If it is part of a procedure, the menu title is shown
in boldface (for example, ‘Select the Vertical menu’).
A list of buttons, controls, and/or menu items separated by an arrow symbol
() indicates the order in which to perform the listed tasks. For example:
Select SETUP (front)Vertical (bottom)Offset (side)10MHz (knob).
The text in parenthesis indicates the type of button, knob, menu, or form
item to select or modify, as described in the following table.
Type Description
front Push the indicated frontĆpanel button
bottom Push the indicated bottomĆmenu button
side Push the indicated sideĆmenu button
knob Turn the indicated frontĆpanel control knob (usually the general purpose
knob)
popĆup Make selections or change values in the indicated popĆup menu
dialog Make selections or change values in the indicated dialog box
screen Make selections or change values on the indicated instrument screen
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Related Manuals
Contacting Tektronix
Preface
Following are additional manuals that are available for the AWG610 Arbitrary
Waveform Generator:
The AWG500/600 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator Programmer
Manual provides complete information on programming and remote control
of the instrument through the GPIB interface. This manual is a standard
accessory.
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Service Manual describes how
to maintain and service the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator and
provides a complete module-level description of the instrument operation.
This manual is an optional accessory.
Phone 1-800-833-9200*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web site www.tektronix.com
Sales support 1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support 1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical support Email: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
1-503-627-2400
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
* This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
Getting Started
Product Description
This section provides the following information:
Description and features of the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Initial inspection procedure
Standard and optional accessories listings
Installation procedures
Power on and off procedures
Repackaging procedure for shipment
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a waveform generator that can
generate simple and arbitrary waveforms and generates one-channel differential
output arbitrary waveforms and function generator waveforms.
Main Features
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator allows you to create sine, triangle,
square, ramp, and complex waves, as well as direct current and noises signals. It
allows you to set waveform attributes, such as frequency, amplitude, and offset.
This instrument contains a hard disk drive, a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, and
Ethernet interface for storing and recalling waveform data and instrument
settings.
You can remotely control the instrument by sending commands through both the
GPIB and 10BASE–T interfaces, as well as transfer waveform data directly from
a digital storage oscilloscope to the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
instrument using the GPIB interface. This enables you to use the instrument in
combination with other measurement equipment and a computer.
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator contains the following main
features:
2.6 GHz clock frequency
8-bit DA converter
8.1 M-word waveform memory
Two arbitrary marker outputs
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Five waveform editors (see Table 1–1)
Table 1-1: AWG610 waveform editors
Editor Description
Waveform Creates analog waveform data in graphic or tabular form.
Pattern Creates analog waveform data in timing and table form.
Sequence Creates sequences of waveforms by combining the waveform files
created with the Waveform and/or Pattern Editors.
Text Edits plain ASCIIĆformat waveform files. For example, you can
use the Text editor to edit ASCIIĆformat waveform files that are
read from an external device.
Equation Creates files with equations and compiles them into waveform
files.
FG mode to generate a standard functional wavefom easyly
Additional Features
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides the following additional
features:
An Ethernet port for using the NFS (Network File System) and/or FTP link.
Refer to Ethernet Networking on page 3–155 for information.
A GPIB interface that can be used for remotely controlling the AWG610
Arbitrary Waveform Generator and for transferring the waveform data from
the external oscilloscopes.
Refer to Connecting to a GPIB Network on page 3–153 for information on
setting the GPIB parameters.
Refer to the AWG500/600 Series Arbitrary Waveform Programmer Manual
for information on the remote control commands.
Refer to Capturing Waveforms on page 3–171 for information about
transferring waveforms from the external oscilloscopes to the AWG610
Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
A port on the rear panel for connecting a 101- or 106- type keyboard to the
AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator. You can input values or text with
the keyboard instead of using the numeric keypad on the front-panel. Refer
to External Keyboards on page 3–149 for information.
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An adjustment for controlling the CRT brightness. Refer to CRT Brightness
on page 3–151 for information. This setup procedure is also described in
Tutorial 1: Instrument Setup on page 2–49.
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Incoming Inspection
Getting Started
Inspect the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator carton for external damage.
If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier.
Remove the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator from its carton and check
that the instrument has not been damaged in transit. Verify that the carton
contains the basic instruments and its standard accessories. Refer to Standard
Accessories on page 1–4.
This instrument was thoroughly inspected for mechanical and electrical defects
before shipment. It should be free of dents or scratches. To confirm this, inspect
the instrument for physical damage that occurred in transit, and test the
instrument functionality by following the Tutorials beginning on page 2–47. You
can also verify the performance of the instrument by following the procedures in
Appendix B:Performance Verification beginning on page B–1. If a discrepancy is
found, contact your local Tektronix Field Office or representative.
. Save the shipping carton and packaging materials for repackaging in
case shipment becomes necessary.
Power Cord Options
Table 1–2 lists the power cords available with the AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform
Generator.
Table 1-2: Power cord options
Option Description Tektronix part number
Standard
A1
A2 United Kingdom, 240 V 161Ć0104Ć07
A3 Australia, 240 V 161Ć0104Ć05
A4 North America, 240 V 161Ć0104Ć08
A5 Switzerland, 220 V 161Ć0167Ć00
US Power Cord, 120 V
Europe, 220 V
161Ć0230Ć01
161Ć0104Ć06
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Accessories
Standard Accessories
Optional Accessories
The AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator includes the standard accessories
listed in Table 1–3:
Table 1-3: Standard accessories
Accessory Part number
User Manual 071Ć0554Ć50
Programmer Manual 070ĆA810Ć50
Sample waveform floppy disk, 3.5 inch 063Ć3216ĆXX
Sample program floppy disk, 3.5 inch 063Ć3217ĆXX
Performance check/adjustment floppy disk, 3.5 inch 063Ć3218ĆXX
Arb-Link Software Package 062ĆA270ĆXX
Fuse, 10 A FAST (UL198G, 3 AG) 159Ć0407Ć00
Fuse cap 200Ć2264Ć00
SMAĂTerminator,Ă50 W,Ă Male, 2 ea ( They have been installed. ) 015Ć1022Ć01
U.S. Power Cord 161Ć0230Ć01
The following optional accessories, listed in Table 1–4, are recommended for use
with the instrument:
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Table 1-4: Optional accessories
Accessory Part number
Service Manual 071Ć0556ĆXX
Front cover 200Ć3696Ć01
Rack Mount Kit (for field conversion) 016Ć1675ĆXX
GPIB cable 012Ć0991Ć00
BNC cable, 50 W, 0.6 m (2 ft)
BNC cable, 50 W, 2.5 m (8.2 ft), doubleĆshield 012Ć1256Ć00
SMA cable, 50 W, 0.5 m, (1.64 ft), MaleĆMale 174Ć1427Ć00
SMA cable, 50 W, 1.0 m, (3.28 ft), MaleĆMale 174Ć1341Ć00
SMA cable, 50 W, 1.2 m, (3.94 ft), MaleĆMale 174Ć1428Ć00
SMA cable, 50 W, 1.5 m (4.92 ft), MaleĆMale 012Ć1565Ć00
SMA delay cable, 1 ns, MaleĆMale 015Ć0562Ć00
SMA delay cable, 2 ns, MaleĆMale 015Ć0560Ć00
012Ć1342Ć00
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Table 1-4: Optional accessories (cont.)
Accessory Part number
SMA delay cable, 5 ns, MaleĆMale 015Ć0561Ć00
SMA TĆconnector, MaleĆFemale & Female 015Ć1016Ć00
SMA 50 W terminator, Male 015Ć1022Ć01
SMA 50 W divider, Male 015Ć1014Ć00
SMA delay cable, 1 ns, MaleĆMale 015Ć0562Ć00
SMAĆBNC adapter, MaleĆFemale 015Ć0554Ć00
SMAĆBNC adapter, FemaleĆMale 015Ć0572Ć00
SMA adapter kit 020Ć1693Ć00
BNC terminator, 50 W 011Ć0049Ć02
BNC power divider, 50 W, DC to 300 MHz, VSWR: 1.2 max. 015Ć0660Ć00
BNC low pass filter, 400 MHz 015Ć0659Ć00
BNC low pass filter, 200 MHz 015Ć0658Ć00
BNC low pass filter, 100 MHz 015Ć0657Ć00
Transformer CT1
Transformer CT2
Transformer CT6
Cart K475
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Options
This subsection describes the following options available with the AWG610
Arbitrary Waveform Generator:
Option 1R (Rack mounting)
Option D1 (Test result report)
Option 1S (Wavewriter S3FTX00)
Option 10 (78 Mbyte Flash disk)
Each of these options is discussed in detail in the following paragraphs.
Option 1R (Rack
Mounting)
Option D1 (Test Result
Report)
Option 1S (Wavewriter
S3FTX00)
AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator comes configured for installation in a
19-inch wide instrument rack. For later field conversions, order Tektronix part
number 016-1675-XX.
A calibration data test result report will be provided with the AWG610 Arbitrary
Waveform Generator when this option is specified.
WaveWriter is a PC computer application used to create waveforms for advanced
signal generating and processing instruments. Many Tektronix instruments, such
as arbitrary waveform generators and oscilloscopes with the “save-on-delta”
feature, are enhanced by this program. WaveWriter helps users configure
waveforms with a minimum of effort.
With the WaveWriter package, you can create new waveforms or edit waveforms
acquired from various instrument sources. WaveWriter gives you interactive
control of the waveform generating process. WaveWriter operates within the
Microsoft Windows environment.
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AWG610 Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
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