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Technical Reference
AWG7000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either
will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for t he
defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix
for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
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with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary v...................................
Preface vii...................................................
Related Documents vii...............................................
Specifications
Performance Conditions 1-1...........................................
Electrical Specifications 1-2...........................................
Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics 1-12................................
Environmental Characteristics 1-13......................................
Performance Verification
Brief Procedures 2-3...........................................
Diagnostics 2-3....................................................
Calibration 2-4.....................................................
Functional Test 2-5.................................................
Performance Tests 2-9........................................
Prerequisites 2-9....................................................
Equipment Required 2-9.............................................
Test Record 2-11.....................................................
10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy 2-20..............................
Analog Offset Accuracy 2-21...........................................
Analog Amplitude Accuracy 2-24.......................................
Analog Harmonic Distortion 2-26.......................................
Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signa l 2-29...............................
Analog Phase Noise 2-31..............................................
Marker High and Low Level Accuracy 2-34...............................
Marker Output Delay Accuracy 2-37.....................................
DC Output Voltage Accuracy 2-40.......................................
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Diagnostics dialog box 2-4............................
Figure 2-2: Calibration dialog box 2-5............................
Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and
marker outputs 2-6........................................
Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr1, and Mkr 2
connectors 2-8............................................
Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz
reference frequency accuracy 2-20.............................
Figure 2-6: Equipment connection for measuring the terminator
resistance 2-21.............................................
Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset
accuracy 2-22..............................................
Figure 2-8: Equipment connections for verifying the an alog
harmonic distortion 2-27.....................................
Figure 2-9: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic
spurious signal 2-29.........................................
Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the an alog phase
noise 2-32.................................................
Figure 2-11: Examp le of the analog phase noise measurement 2-33.....
Figure 2-12: Eq uipment connection for verifying the marker high and
low level accuracy 2-34......................................
Figure 2-13: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output
delay accuracy 2-38.........................................
Figure 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output
voltage accuracy 2-40.......................................
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List of Tables
Table of C ontents
Table 1-1: Run mode 1-2......................................
Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform 1-2..............................
Table 1-3: Clock generator 1-3..................................
Table 1-4: Trigger generator 1-3................................
Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control (2 channels model only) 1-3....
Table 1-6: Analog output (standard) 1-4..........................
Table 1-7: Analog output (Option 02 and Option 06) 1-6............
Table 1-8: Interleave analog output (AWG7102 Option 06) 1-7.......
Table 1-9: Marker output 1-8..................................
Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input 1-8...........................
Table 1-11: Event input 1-9....................................
Table 1-12: Reference clock input 1-10............................
Table 1-13: Oscillator (external clock) input 1-10...................
Table 1-14: DC output 1-10.....................................
Table 1-15: 10 MHz clock output 1-11............................
Table 1-16: TekLink port 1-11...................................
Table 1-17: CPU module and peripheral devices 1-11...............
Table 1-18: Display 1-12........................................
Table 1-19: Power supply 1-12...................................
Table 1-20: Mechanical characteristics 1-12........................
Table 1-21: Environmental characteristics 1-13.....................
Table 2-1: Equipment required 2-9..............................
Table 2-2: Test waveforms 2-10..................................
Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy 2-23............................
Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy 2-25........................
Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion 2-28........................
Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal 2-30................
Table 2-7: Analog phase noise 2-33................................
Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy 2-35...............
Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy 2-41.......................
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor m ust be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation i nstructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
No Power Switch. Power supply cord is considered the disconnecting device,
disconnect the main power by means of the power cord.
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General Safety Summary
Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could
result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in damage to this product or other property.
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:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Double
Insulated
Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Not suitable for
connection to
the public telecom-
munications network
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Preface
Related Documents
This manual contains specifications and performance verification procedures for
the AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators.
The following user documents are also available for this product:
H AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start User Manual.
This document describes the functions and use of the instrument.
H AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Service Manual.
This is an optional accessory that provides module-level service information.
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Specifications
This section contains the specifications for the AWG7101, AWG7102,
AWG7051, and AWG7052 Arbitrary Waveform Generators.
All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as “typical”. Typical specifications
are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are
marked with the n symbol are checked in the Performance Verification section
of this manual.
Performance Conditions
To meet specifications, following conditions must be met:
H The instrument must have been calibrated/adjusted at an ambient tempera-
H The instrument must have been operating continuously for 20 minutes within
H The instrument must be in an environment where the temperature, altitude,
ture between +20 _C and +30 _C.
the operating temperature range specified.
humidity, and vibration conditions are within the operating limits described
in these specifications.
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Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Table 1-1: Run mode
Characteristics Description
Continuous mode An arbitrary waveform is output continuously.
Triggered mode An arbitrary waveform is output only once when a trigger signal is applied. After the waveform is
output, the instrument waits for the next trigger signal.
Gated mode An arbitrary waveform is output only when a gate signal is asserted. The waveform output is
repeated while the gate signal stays asserted. When the gate signal is deasserted, the
waveform output stops immediately.
Sequence mode A sequence of arbitrary waveforms are output.
Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform
Characteristics Description
Waveform length
Without Option 01 1 to 32,400,000 points (interleave is off)
1 to 64,800,000 points (interleave is on)
With Option 01 1 to 64,800,000 points (interleave is off)
1 to 129,600,000 points (interleave is on)
Waveform granularity 1 point
DAC resolution 10 bits or 8 bits selectable (when the 10 bits DAC mode is selected, marker output is disabled.)
Number of waveforms 1 to 32,000 waveforms
Sequence length 1 to 4,000 steps
Sequence controls Repeat count, Wait-for-Trigger, Go-to-N, and Jump are available.
Repeat count 1 to 65,536 or infinite (all channels operate the same sequence)
Jump timing Synchronous or Asynchronous selectable
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Table 1-3: Clock generator
Characteristics Description
Sampling rate control
Range
AWG7101 and AWG7102 10.0000 MS/s to 10.0000 GS/s (interleave is off)
AWG7102 Option 06
AWG7051 and AWG7052 10.0000 MS/s to 5.0000 GS/s
Resolution 8 digits
n Internal clock frequency
accuracy
Internal clock frequency accuracy,
typical
Reference oscillator accuracy Within ± (1 ppm +aging)
Reference oscillator accuracy,
typical
1
10.0000 GS/s to 20.0000 GS/s (interleave is on)
Within ± (1 ppm +aging)
Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year
Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year
Specifications
1
Interleaving is applied to analog output. When interleaving is on, marker data with even numbers will be output.
Table 1-4: Trigger generator
Characteristics Description
Trigger rate
Range 1.0 ms to 10.0 s
Resolution 3 digits and 0.1 ms minimum
Accuracy Same as the reference oscillator
Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control (2 channels model only)
Characteristics Description
Skew control
Range --100 ps to +100 ps
Resolution 1ps
Skew accuracy ±(10% of setting +10 ps)
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Table 1-6: Analog output (standard)
Characteristics Description
Connector type SMA
Type of output (+) and (--) complementary output
Output impedance 50 Ω
Amplitude controls
Range
Normal mode 50 mV to 2.0 V peak-peak
Direct D/A m ode 50 mV to 1.0 V peak-peak
Resolution 1mV
Offset controls
Range
Normal mode --0.5 V to +0.5 V
Direct D/A m ode N/A
Resolution 1mV
n Amplitude accuracy Within ± (3% of amplitude + 2 mV) at offset=0V
n Offset accuracy Within ± (2% of amplitude + 10 mV) at minimum amplitude
Bandwidth, typical
Normal mode 750 MHz, at --3 dB
Direct D/A m ode 3.5 GHz, at --3 dB
Rise/fall time, typical
Normal mode 350 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 2.0 Vp--p, offset=0 V
Direct D/A m ode 75 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
Overshoot, typical
Low pass filter
Normal mode 50 MHz, 200 MHz, Through (Bessel type)
Direct D/A m ode N/A
Delay from marker , typical 9.7 ns: low pass=50 MHz
<10%, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
3.9 ns: low pass=200 MHz
2.1 ns: low pass=through
0.5 ns: direct D/A mode (when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V)
Skew between (+) and (--) outputs,
typical
ON/OFF control Output relay is available for each channel. A control is common to the complementary output.
1-4
<20 ps (direct D/A mode)
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Table 1-6: Analog output (standard) (Cont.)
Characteristics Description
n Harmonic distortion Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =8 bit, measured with 32 points sine waveform
AWG710x Normal mode
AWG710x Direct D/A mode
AWG705x Normal mode
AWG705x Direct D/A mode
n Non harmonic spurious Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured with 32 points sine waveform
AWG7101 and AWG7102
AWG7051 and AWG7052
SFDR, typical Normal output mode, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =10 bits
AWG7101 and AWG7102 45 dB, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
AWG7051 and AWG7052 51 dBc, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
n Phase noise Normal output mode, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =8 bits
AWG7101 and AWG7102
AWG7051 and AWG7052
Random jitter on clock pattern,
typical
Normal mode 1.6 ps
Direct D/A m ode 0.9 ps
Total jitter on random pattern,
typical
Normal mode 50 ps p-p at 500 MS/s
Direct D/A m ode 30 ps p-p from 1 GS/s to 6 GS/s
<--35 dBc, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--42 dBc, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--40 dBc, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
<--45 dBc, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
<--50 dBc, DC to 5 GHz, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--50 dBc, DC to 2.5 GHz, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
<--90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
By 0101... clock pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V
PN15 pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured at bit error rate=1e--12
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Table 1-7: Analog output (Option 02 and Option 06)
Characteristics Description
Connector type SMA
Type of output (+) and (--) complementary outputs
Output impedance 50 Ω
Amplitude controls
Range 0.5 V to 1.0 V peak-peak
Resolution 1mV
n Amplitude accuracy Within ± (2% of amplitude + 2 mV) at offset=0V
n DC offset accuracy Within ± 10 mV
Bandwidth, typical 5.8 GHz at --3 dB
Rise/fall time, typical 45 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 1.0 Vp--p
Overshoot, typical
Delay from marker , typical
Option 02 0.2 ns, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
Option 06 1.0 ns, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
Skew between (+) and (--) outputs,
typical
ON/OFF control Output relay is available for each channel. A control is common to the complementary output.
n Harmonic distortion Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32 points sine waveform
AWG7101 and AWG7102
AWG7051 and AWG7052
n Non harmonic spurious Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32 points sine waveform
AWG7101 and AWG7102
AWG7051 and AWG7052
SFDR, typical Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, DAC resolution=10 bits
AWG7101 and AWG7102 44 dB, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
AWG7051 and AWG7052 48 dB, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
n Phase noise Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32 points sine waveform
AWG7101 and AWG7102
AWG7051 and AWG7052
Random jitter on clock pattern,
typical
Total jitter on random pattern,
typical
<3%, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
<20 ps
<--42 dBc, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--45 dBc, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
<--50 dBc, DC to 5 GHz, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--50 dBc, DC to 2.5 GHz, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
<--90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=10 GS/s, signal=312.5 MHz
<--90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=5 GS/s, signal=156 MHz
0.9 ps rms, by 0101... clock pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
20 ps p-p from 2 GS/s to 10 GS/s, PN15 pattern, amplitude-1.0 Vp-p,
measured at bit error rate =1 e--12.
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Table 1-8: Interleave analog output (AWG7102 Option 06)
Characteristics Description
Connector type SMA
Type of output (+) and (--) complementary output
Output impedance 50 Ω
Zeroing control Zeroing On and Off is selectable.
Amplitude controls
Range
When Zeroing is On 0.25 V to 0.5 V peak-peak
When Zeroing is Off 0.5 V to 1.0 V peak-peak
Resolution 1mV
Amplitude accuracy, typical Within ± (8% of amplitude + 2 mV) at offset=0V
n DC offset accuracy Within ± 10 mV
Bandwidth, typical 5.8 GHz at --3 dB, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, zeroing=On
Rise/fall time, typical 45 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 0.5 Vp-p, zeroing=On
Delay from marker , typical 1.0 ns when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, zeroing=On
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, typical Measured with 32 points sine waveform
When Zeroing is On
When Zeroing is Off
Non harmonic spurious, typical Measured with 32 points sine waveform
When Zeroing is On
When Zeroing is Off
SFDR, typical clock=20 GS/s, signal=2.5 GHz
When Zeroing is On 30 dB, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p
When Zeroing is Off 40 dB, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p
n Phase noise Measured with 32 points sine waveform
When Zeroing is On
When Zeroing is Off
<20 ps
<--40 dBc, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
<--40 dBc, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
<--45 dBc, DC to 5 GHz, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
<--45 dBc, DC to 5 GHz, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
<--85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
<--85 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=20 GS/s, signal=625 MHz
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Table 1-9: Marker output
Characteristics Description
Connector type SMA
Number of outputs Marker 1 and Marker 2 are available for each channel.
Type of output (+) and (--) complementary output
Level controls
Voltage window --1.4 V to +1.4 V into 50 Ω
Amplitude 0.5Vp-pto1.4Vp-pinto50Ω
Resolution 0.01 V
n Level accuracy ± (10% of setting + 50 mV) into 50 Ω
Output current ± 28 mA max
V ariable delay control Available for Marker 1 and Marker 2
Range 0 to 300 ps
Resolution 1ps
n Variable delay accuracy ± (5% of setting + 50 ps)
Rise/fall time, typical 45 ps (20% to 80% of swing), when Hi= 1.0 V , Low=0V
Random jitter on clock pattern,
typical
Total jitter on random pattern,
typical
Skew between (+) and (--) outputs,
typical
Skew between Marker 1 and
Marker 2 outputs, typical
1 ps rms (by 0101... clock pattern), when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V
30 ps p-p (by PN15 pattern pattern, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V, measured at bit error rate=1e--12)
<13 ps
<30 ps
Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input
Characteristics Description
Connector type BNC
Input impedance 1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable
Polarity Positive or negative selectable
Input voltage range
When1kΩ selected --10 V to 10 V
When 50 Ω selected
1-8
<5Vrms
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Table 1-10: Trigger and gate input (Cont.)
Characteristics Description
Threshold control
Level --5.0 V to 5.0 V
Resolution 0.1 V
Accuracy, typical ± (5% of setting + 0.1 V)
Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum
Minimum pulse width
Trigger mode 20 ns
Gate mode 1024 * sampling period + 10 ns
Trigger delay to analog output,
typical
Trigger hold off, typical 832 * sampling period -- 100 ns
Gate delay to analog output, typical 640 * sampling period + 260 ns
Trigger jitter, typical 3ns
128 * sampling period + 250 ns
Specifications
Table 1-11: Event input
Characteristics Description
Connector type BNC
Input impedance 1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable
Polarity Positive or negative selectable
Input voltage range
When1kΩ selected --10 V to 10 V
When 50 Ω selected
Threshold control
Level --5.0 V to 5.0 V
Resolution 0.1 V
Accuracy, typical ± (5% of setting + 0.1 V)
Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum
Minimum pulse width 20 ns
Delay to analog output, typical 1024 * sampling period + 280 ns
Hold off time, typical 900 * sampling period + 10 ns
<5Vrms
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Table 1-12: Reference clock input
Characteristics Description
Connector type BNC
Input impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)
Input voltage swing 0.2Vp-pto3Vp-p
Fixed mode input frequency 10 MHz, 20 MHz, and 100 MHz within ± 0.1%
V ariable mode input frequency
range
Variable mode multiplier rate
AWG710x without interleave 1 to 2000
AWG7102 with interleave 2 to 4000
AWG705x 1 to 1000
5 MHz to 800 MHz
Acceptable frequency drift while running is ± 0.1%
T able 1-13: Oscillator (external clock) input
Characteristics Description
Connector type SMA
Input impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)
Frequency range 5.0GHzto10.0GHz
Input voltage swing + 5 dBm to +11 dBm
Divider
AWG710x 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/256
AWG705x 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/256
Table 1-14: DC output
Characteristics Description
Connector type 2 x 4 pin header, 2.54 mm pitch (female)
Number of outputs 4
Output voltage control
Range --3.0 V to +5.0 V
Resolution 10 mV
Control Independent for each output
n Output voltage accuracy ± (3% of setting + 80 mV) into Hi-Z load
Output current ±100 mA maximum
Output impedance, typical 1 Ω
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Table 1-15: 10 MHz clock output
Characteristics Description
Connector type BNC
Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)
Amplitude, typical 1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω
2.4Vp-pinto1MΩ
Table 1-16: TekLink port
Characteristics Description
Connector type 40 pin
Function Future capability.
Specifications
Table 1-17: CPU module and peripheral devices
Characteristics Description
CPU Celeron D processor
Memory 512 MB DDR2-SDRAM
Hard disk drive More than 80 GB
Optical disk drive CD-RW/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port 6 (2 x front, 4 x rear)
LAN port 1000/100/10 BASE-T
Video output port D-sub, 15 pin
GPIB port IEEE 488.2 standard interface, 24 pin
Keyboard port PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6-pin
Mouse port PS-2 compatible, mini-DIN, 6-pin
Serial port RS-232C, D-sub, 9 pin
Parallel port D-sub, 25 pin
Audio connectors Line output, line input, mic input, stereo jack
Real time clock
Lifetime > 3 years (CR2032: Li 3 V 220 mAh)
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Table 1-18: Display
Characteristics Description
Size 210 mm X 158 mm
Resolution 1024 X 768 pixels
Touch screen Built-in touch screen
Table 1-19: Power supply
Characteristics Description
Source voltage and frequency
Rating voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Voltage range 90 V AC to 250 VAC
Frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Power consumption 450 W
Surge current
30 A peak (25 _C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s.
Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics
Table 1-20: Mechanical characteristics
Characteristics Description
Net weight
Without package Approximately 19 kg (41.9 lb)
With package Approximately 28 kg (61.7 lb)
Dimensions
Height 245 mm (9.6 in)
Width 465 mm (18.3 in)
Length 500 mm (19.7 in)
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Environmental Characteristics
Table 1-21: Environmental characteristics
Characteristics Description
Temperature
Operating +10 _Cto+40_C
Non-operating -- 2 0 _Cto+60_C
Relative humidity
Operating 5% to 80% (no condensation)
Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 _C
Non-operating 5% to 90% (no condensation)
Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 _C
Altitude
Operating Up to 3,000 m (approximately 10,000 feet)
Specifications
Maximum operating temperature decreases 1 _C each 300 m above 1.5 km
Non-operating Up to 12,000 m (approximately 40,000 feet)
Dynamics
Vibration
Operating 2.65 m/s2rms (0.27 Grms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min, three axes
Non-operating 22.3 m/s2rms (2.28 Grms), 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 10 min, three axes
Shock
Non-operating 294 m/s2(30 G), half-sine, 11 ms duration
Installation requirements
Power dissipation 560 W (600 VA maximum)
Surge current
Cooling clearance
Top and bottom clearance 2 cm (0.8 in)
Side clearance 15 cm (5.9 in)
Rear clearance 7.5 cm (3.0 in)
30 A peak (25 _C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at least 30 s.
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Performance Verification
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Performance Verification Procedures
Two types of performance verification procedures can be performed on the
instrument: Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to
perform all of these procedures, depending on what you want to accomplish.
H To rapidly confirm that the instrument functions and was adjusted properly,
perform Diagnostics and Calibration beginning on page 2-3.
Advantages: These procedures are quick to do and require no external
equipment or signal sources. These procedures perform extensive functional
and accuracy testing to provide high confidence that the instrument will
perform properly.
H To further check functionality, first perform Diagnostics and Calibration, and
then perform Functional Test beginning on page 2-5.
Advantages: The procedure requires minimal additional time to perform,
and requires minimal equipment. The procedure can be used when the
instrument is first received.
H If more extensive confirmation of performance is desired, complete the self
tests and functional test, and then do the Performance Tests beginning on
page 2-9.
Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifications. These procedures require suitable test equipment and more time to
execute (refer to Equipment Required on page 2-9).
If you are not familiar with operating this instrument, refer to the online help or
the user i nformation supplied with the instrument.
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Brief Procedures
Diagnostics
There are three procedures in this section that provide a quick way to confirm
basic functionality and proper adjustment:
H Diagnostics
H Calibration
H Functional Test
The following steps run the internal routines that confirm basic functionality and
proper adjustment.
Equipment None
Prerequisites None
1. Disconnect all the cables from t he output channels.
2. Select System > Diagnostics to open the Diagnostics dialog box.
See Figure 2-1 on page 2-4.
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Calibration
Figure 2-1: Diagnostics dialog box
3. In the Diagnostics dialog box, confirm that all the check boxes are selected.
If they are not all selected, click the Select All button.
4. Click the Execute button to execute the diagnostics.
The internal diagnostics perform an exhaustive verification of proper
instrument function. This verification may take several minutes. When the
verification is completed, the resulting status will appear in the dialog box.
5. Verify that Pass appears as Status in the dialog box when the diagnostics
complete.
6. Click the close button to close the dialog box.
Equipment None
Prerequisites Power on the instrument and allow a 20 minute warm-up before doing
this procedure.
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1. Select System > Calibration to open the Calibration dialog box.
SeeFigure2-2.
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Figure 2-2: Calibration dialog box
2. Click the Execute button to start the routine.
3. Verify that Pass appears in the status column for all items when the
calibration completes.
4. Click the close button to close the dialog box.
Functional Test
Checking the Analog and
Marker Outputs
The purpose of the procedure is to confirm that the instrument functions
properly. The equipment required is SMA cables, SMA terminators, SMA
female to BNC male adapters, and an oscilloscope.
Equipment required Oscilloscope (TDS5054B or equivalent)
Three 50 Ω SMA cables
Three 50 Ω SMA terminators
Three SMA female to BNC male adapters
Prerequisites None
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
2. Usea50Ω SMA cable and a SMA female to BNC male adapter to connect
the Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG7000 to the CH1 connector on
the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.
3. Usea50Ω SMA cable and a SMA female to BNC male adapter to connect
the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG7000 to the CH2 connector on
the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3 on page 2-6.
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4. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and the SMA female to BNC male adapter to
connect the Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector on the AWG7000 to the CH3
connector on the oscilloscope. See Figure 2-3.
AWG7000
5. Usea50Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
the AWG7000. See Figure 2-3.
6. Usea50Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Mkr 1
the AWG7000. See Figure 2-3.
7. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Mkr 2
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-3.
Oscilloscope
connector on
connector on
connector
SMA cables
=50Ω SMA terminator
Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and marker outputs
= SMA female to BNC male adapter
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8. Set the oscilloscope settings as indicated below:
Vertical scale 1 V/div (CH1, CH2, and CH3)........
Horizontal scale 20 ns/div (for the AWG710x).....
40 ns/div (for the AWG705x)
Input coupling DC.......
Input impedance 50 Ω.....
CH 1 position +1 div (if necessary).......
CH 2 position --1 div (if necessary).......
CH 3 position --3 div (if necessary).......
Trigger source CH1.......
Trigger level 0 mV........
Trigger slope Positive........
Trigger mode Auto........
9. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
10. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000.
11. On the AWG7000, load the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform as an output
waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
NOTE. If your instrument is the AWG7051 or AWG7052, a warning message is
displayed when you open the pv_awg7000.awg file. Press the OK button.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform on
the User Defined tab.
12. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the cannel 1 output.
13. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
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14. Check that the Channel 1 Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 waveforms are properly
displayed on the oscilloscope screen as shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr1, and Mkr 2 connectors
15. Press the Ch 1 On button again to disable the channel 1 output.
16. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 Analog,
Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs.
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Performance Tests
This section contains performance verification procedures for the specifications
marked with the n symbol.
Prerequisites
The tests in this section comprise an extensive, valid confirmation of performance and functionality when the following requirements are met:
H The cabinet must be installed on the instrument.
H You must have performed and passed the procedure Diagnostics and
H The instrument must have been last adjusted at an ambient temperature
Calibration beginning on page 2-3, and the procedure Functional Tests
beginning on page 2-5.
between +20 _C and +30 _C , must have been operating for a warm-up
period of at least 20 minutes, and must be operating at an ambient temperatures between +10 _C and +40 _C.
Equipment Required
Table 2-1 lists the test equipment required to perform all of the performance
verification procedure. The t able identifies examples of recommended equipment
and lists the required precision where applicable. If you substitute other test
equipment for the listed examples, the equipment must meet or exceed the listed
tolerances.
Table 2-1: Equipment required
Item Qty. Minimum requirements Recommended equipment
Frequency counter 1 ea.
Sampling oscilloscope 1 ea. Bandwidth: 20 GHz or higher
Spectrum analyzer 1 ea. Bandwidth: DC to 8 GHz Tektronix RSA3308A
Digital multimeter 1 ea.
50 Ω BNC cable 1 ea. DC to 2 GHz Tektronix part number 012-0057-01
50 Ω SMA cable 2 ea. DC t o 20 GHz Tensolite 1-3636-465-5236
50 Ω SMA terminator 2 ea. DC t o 18 GHz Tektronix part number 015-1022-01
50 Ω BNC terminator 1 ea. DC to 1 GHz, feedthrough Tektronix part number 011-0049-02
Frequency accuracy: within ±0.01 ppm
2 channels
DC accuracy: within ±0.01%
Agilent Technologies 53181A
Tektronix CSA8200 with 80E03
Keithley 2000 DMM
(supplied with the AWG7000)
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Table 2-1: Equipment required (Cont.)
Item Recommended equipmentMinimum requirementsQty.
50 Ω SMA attenuator 2 ea. 5X,14dB,DCto18GHz Tektronix part number 015-1002-01
SMA-BNC adapter 1 ea. SMA male to BNC female connectors Tektronix part number 015-0554-00
SMA-N adapter 1 ea. SMA female to N male connectors Tensolite 5004CCSF
BNC-dual banana adapter 1 ea. BNC to dual banana plugs Tektronix part number 103-0090-00
DC output lead set 1 ea. 8-pin twisted pair, 24 inch Tektronix part number 012-1697-00
(supplied with the AWG7000)
Test Waveforms
Table 2-2 lists the test waveforms that are used for the performance verification
procedures and functional test. These are included in the pv_awg7000.awg file
on the C: drive.
Table 2-2: Test waveforms
No. Waveform name Purpose
1 dc_minus For checking the analog amplitude accuracy
2 dc_plus For checking the analog amplitude accuracy
3 dc_zero For checking the analog offset accuracy
4 marker_hi For checking the marker high level accuracy
5 marker_low For checking the marker low level accuracy
6 sine32 For checking analog harmonic distortion, analog
non-harmonic spurious signal, and analog phase noise
7 sine_mk1_mk2 For the functional test (refer to page 2-5)
8 square1 For checking the marker output delay accuracy test
NOTE. If your instrument is the AWG7051 or AWG7052, a warning message is
displayed when you open the pv_awg7000.awg file. Press the OK button.
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Test Record
Photocopy this page and the next eight pages, and use them to record the
performance test results for your instrument.
AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record
Instrument Model: j AWG7101 j AWG7102 j AWG7051 j AWG7052
Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number:
Temperature: RH %:
Date of Calibration: Technician:
Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum
10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy 9.99998 MHz 10.00002 MHz
Analog Offset Accuracy
AWG7000 standard
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 2
AWG7000 Option 02
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 2
Offset:
+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV
0.0 V -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
-- 0 . 5 V --520 mV -- 480 mV
Offset:
+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV
0.0 V -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
-- 0 . 5 V --520 mV -- 480 mV
Offset:
+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV
0.0 V -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
-- 0 . 5 V --520 mV -- 480 mV
Offset:
+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV
0.0 V -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
-- 0 . 5 V --520 mV -- 480 mV
Offset:
N/A (0V) -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
Offset:
N/A (0V) -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
Offset:
N/A (0V) -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
Offset:
N/A (0V) -- 1 0 m V +10 mV
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Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
AWG7102 Option 06
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 2
Interleave
Analog Amplitude Accuracy
AWG7000 standard
Ch1
Ch1
Offset
N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V 10 mV
Offset
N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V 10 mV
Offset
N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V 10 mV
Offset
N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V 10 mV
Offset Output mode
N/A (0 V) Interleave: On -- 1 0 m V 10 mV
Amplitude Output mode
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 192 mV 208 mV
500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 483 mV 517 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.968 V 1.032 V
2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.938 V 2.062 V
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 192 mV 208 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: On 0.968 V 1.032 V
Amplitude Output mode
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 192 mV 208 mV
500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 483 mV 517 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.968 V 1.032 V
2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.938 V 2.062 V
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 192 mV 208 mV
1.0V p-p Direct D/A out: On 0.968 V 1.032 V
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
Ch2
Ch2
AWG7000 Option 02
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 2
Amplitude Output mode
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 192 mV 208 mV
500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 483 mV 517 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.968 V 1.032 V
2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.938 V 2.062 V
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 192 mV 208 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: On 0.968 V 1.032 V
Amplitude Output mode
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 192 mV 208 mV
500 mVp-p Direct D/A out: Off 483 mV 517 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 0.968 V 1.032 V
2.0 Vp-p Direct D/A/out: Off 1.938 V 2.062 V
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 46.5 mV 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 192 mV 208 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: On 0.968 V 1.032 V
Amplitude:
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 V 1.022 V
Amplitude:
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 V 1.022 V
Amplitude:
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 V 1.022 V
Amplitude:
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 V 1.022 V
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
AWG7102 Option 06
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 2
Analog Harmonic Distortion
AWG710x standard
Ch 1
Ch 2
AWG705x standard
Ch 1
Ch 2
AWG7101 Option 02
Ch 1
AWG705x Option 02
Ch 1
Ch 2
Amplitude
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 mV 1.022 mV
Amplitude
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 mV 1.022 mV
Amplitude
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 mV 1.022 mV
Amplitude
500 mVp-p 488 mV 512 mV
1.0 Vp-p 0.978 mV 1.022 mV
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --35 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --42 dBc
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --35 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --42 dBc
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --45 dBc
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --40 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --45 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --42 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --45 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --45 dBc
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
AWG7102 Option 06
Ch 1
Ch 2
Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious
AWG7000 standard
Ch1
Ch 2
AWG7000 Option 02
Ch 1
Ch 2
AWG7102 Option 06
Ch 1
Ch 2
Amplitude
1.0 V none --42 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --42 dBc
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --50 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --50 dBc
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --50 dBc
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --50 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --50 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --50 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --50 dBc
Amplitude
1.0 V none --50 dBc
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
Analog Phase Noise (at 10 kHz offset)
AWG7000
Ch 1
Ch 2
AWG7000 Option 02
Ch 1
Ch 2
AWG7102 Option 06
Ch 1
Ch 2
Interleave
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --90 dBc/Hz
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude Output mode
1.0 V Direct D/A out: Off none --90 dBc/Hz
1.0 V Direct D/A out: On none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude
1.0 V none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude
1.0 V none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude
1.0 V none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude
1.0 V none --90 dBc/Hz
Amplitude Output mode
0.5 V Interleave: On
Zeroing: On
1.0 V Interleave: On
Zeroing: Off
none --85 dBc/Hz
none --85 dBc/Hz
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
Marker High and Low Level Accuracy
AWG7000
Ch 1
Mkr 1 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 1 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 2 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 2 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
Ch 2
Mkr 1 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 1 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 2 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
Mkr 2 High level setting
+1.4 V 1.21 V 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V --0.76 V
Low level setting
+0.9 V 0.76 V 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V +50 mV
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V --1.21 V
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AWG7000 Series Performance Test Record (Cont.)
Performance Test MaximumOutgoingIncomingMinimum
Marker Output Delay Accuracy
AWG7000
Ch 1
Ch 2
DC Output Accuracy
AWG7000
Mkr 1 92.5 ps 207.5 ps
Mkr 2 92.5 ps 207.5 ps
Mkr 1 92.5 ps 207.5 ps
Mkr 2 92.5 ps 207.5 ps
DC output:
+5 V 4.77 V 5.23 V
+3 V 2.83 V 3.17 V
0.0 V -- 8 0 m V +80 mV
-- 3 V --3.17 V --2.83 V
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10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy
Equipment required Frequency counter
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
1. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the 10 MHz Reference Output connector
on the AWG7000 to the frequency counter CH1 input. See Fi gure 2-5.
AWG7000 rear panel
50 Ω BNC cable
Frequency counter (53181A )
50 Ω BNC cable
Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz reference frequency accuracy
2. Set the frequency counter settings as indicated below:
MEASURE Frequency1.........
Gate Time: 0.10 s
CHANNEL1 Coupling: AC........
Impedance: 50 Ω
3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
4. Verify that the frequency counter reading falls within the range of
9.99998 MHz to 10.00002 MHz (±0.2 ppm).
5. Disconnect the test setup.
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Performance Tests
Measuring the Terminator
Resistance
Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Digital multimeter
50 Ω BNC cable
SMA-BNC adapter
50 Ω BNC terminator
BNC-dual banana adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
Before verifying the analog offset accuracy, you need to measure the resistance
of the 50 Ω BNC terminator.
1. Connect the BNC-dual banana adapter and 50 Ω BNC t erminator to the HI
and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. See Figure 2-6.
Digital multimeter
50 Ω BNC terminator
BNC-dual banana adapter
Figure 2-6: Equipment connection for measuring the terminator resistance
2. Set the digital multimeter to the Ω 2wiresmode.
3. Measure the resistance and note the value as Term_R.
4. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.
5. Disconnect the test setup.
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A
Verifying the Analog
Offset Accuracy
WG7000
SMA-BNC
adapter
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and
3. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
50 Ω SMA terminator
50 Ω BNC terminator
outputs.
BNC-Banana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the
AWG7000 to the HI and LO inputs on t he digital m ultimeter. S ee Figure 2-7.
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-7.
Digital multimeter
BNC-dual banana adapter
50 Ω BNC cable
Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset accuracy
4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000.
6. On the AWG7000, load the dc_zero waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the dc_zero waveform on the User
Defined tab.
7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
8. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
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9. Set the offset of the AWG7000 to the level shown in the first row (or the
corresponding row for your instrument) of Table 2-3.
Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy
Model Offset settings Accuracy limits
AWG7000 +0.5 V 480 mV to 520 mV
0.0 V -- 1 0 m V t o + 1 0 m V
-- 0 . 5 V --520 mV to --480 mV
AWG7000 Option 02 N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V t o + 1 0 m V
AWG7000 Option 06 N/A (0 V) -- 1 0 m V t o + 1 0 m V
10. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
Measured_voltage.
11. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC
terminator:
Voltage = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage
Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in
step 3.
12. Verify that the calculated value falls within the limits given in Table 2-3.
13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 for each offset setting in Table 2-3.
14. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the
Channel 1 Analog
Channel 1 Analog
connector and move the 50 Ω SMA terminator from the
connector to the Channel 1 Analog connector.
15. Repeat steps 9 through 13.
16. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat steps 7 through 14 for the
Channel 2 output.
17. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
18. Disconnect the test setup.
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Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Digital multimeter
50 Ω BNC cable
SMA-BNC adapter
50 Ω BNC terminator
BNC-dual banana adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
1. Perform Measuring the Terminator Resistance on page 2-21.
2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and
BNC-Banana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the
AWG7000 to the HI and LO inputs on t he digital m ultimeter. S ee Figure 2-7
on page 2-22.
4. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-7 on page 2-22.
5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
6. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG7000.
7. On the AWG7000, load the dc_plus waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the d c_plus waveform on the User
Defined tab.
8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
9. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
10. Set the the amplitude and output mode of the AWG7000 as shown in the first
row (or the corresponding row for your instrument) of Table 2-4.
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Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy
Model Amplitude settings Output mode settings Accuracy limits
AWG7000 50 mVp-p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46.5 mV to 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 192 mV to 208 mV
500 mVp-p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 483 mV to 517 mV
1.0 Vp-p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.968 V to 1.032 V
2.0 Vp-p -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.938 V to 2.062 V
50 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 46.5 mV to 53.5 mV
200 mVp-p Direct D/A out: On 192 mV to 208 mV
1.0 Vp-p Direct D/A out: On 0.968 V to 1.032 V
AWG7000 Option 02/06500 mVp-p Interleave: Off
(Option 06)
1.0 Vp-p Interleave: Off
(Option 06)
488 mV to 512 mV
0.978 V to 1.022 V
11. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
Measured_voltage_1.
12. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC
terminator:
V_high = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage_1
Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in
step3onpage2-21.
13. In the Waveform List window, select the dc_minus waveform on the User
Defined tab.
14. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
Measured_voltage_2.
15. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC
terminator:
V_low = [(Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R)] × Measured_voltage_2
Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC terminator measured in
step3onpage2-21.
16. Verify that the voltage difference |(V_high--V_low)| falls within the limits
given in Table 2-4.
17. Repeat steps 7 through 16 for each amplitude setting in Table 2-4.
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18. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the
Channel 1 Analog
Channel 1 Analog
19. Repeat steps 10 through 17.
20. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat steps 6 through 18 for the
Channel 2 output.
21. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
22. Disconnect the test setup.
Analog Harmonic Distortion
connector and move the 50 Ω SMA terminator from the
connector to the Channel 1 Analog connector.
Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Spectrum analyzer
50 Ω SMA cable
SMA-N adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
2. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and SMA-N adapter to connect the Channel 1
Analog connector on the AWG7000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer. See Figure 2-8.
3. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-8.
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50 Ω SMA terminator
50 Ω SMA cable
Spectrum analyzer
Figure 2-8: Equipment connections for verifying the analog harmonic distortion
4. Set the spectrum analyzer settings as indicated below:
Center frequency 1.5 GHz.....
2 GHz (for the AWG7102 Option 06,
Interleave: On)
Span 3 GHz..............
RBW 1 MHz..............
SMA-N adapter
5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
6. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG7000.
7. On the AWG7000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sin e_32 waveform on the User
Defined tab.
8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
9. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
10. Make the AWG7000 settings shown in the first row (or corresponding row
for your instrument) of Table 2-5 on page 2-28.
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Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion
AWG7000 model and settings Measurement frequency (MHz) Accuracy Limit
Sampling rate
Model Output mode Amplitude
(output frequency)
2nd 3rd 4th 5th Nth reference
AWG710x Direct out: Off 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 625 937.5 1250 1562.5
Direct out: On
AWG7101
Option 02
AWG7102
Option 06
AWG705x Direct out: Off 1.0 Vp-p 5 GS/s (156.25 MHz) 312.5 468.75 625 781.25
AWG705x
Option 02
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 625 937.5 1250 1562.5
Interleave: Off 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 625 937.5 1250 1562.5
Direct out: On
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 5GS/s (156.25 MHz) 312.5 468.75 625 781.25
11. Use the delta measurement function of the spectrum analyzer to measure
harmonic distortion of each measurement frequency.
12. Verify that the harmonic distortion falls within the limits given in Table 2-5.
13. Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each setting in Table 2-5.
14. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.
15. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
< --35 dBc
< --42 dBc
< --42 dBc
< --42 dBc
< --40 dBc
< --45 dBc
< --45 dBc
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Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Spectrum analyzer
50 Ω SMA cable
SMA-N adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
2. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and SMA-N adapter to connect the Channel 1
Analog connector on the AWG7000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer. See Figure 2-9.
3. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-9.
Spectrum analyzer
50 Ω SMA terminator
50 Ω SMA cable
SMA-N adapter
Figure 2-9: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic spurious signal
4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000.
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AWG70
5xDirectout:On/Off1.0Vp-p5GS/s(15
6.25M
Hz)
1.5GHz3GHz1MH
50d
B
6. On the AWG7000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sin e_32 waveform on the User
Defined tab.
7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
8. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
9. Make the AWG7000 and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row
(or the corresponding row for your instrument) of Table 2-6.
Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal
AWG7000 model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings
Model Output mode Ampli tude Sampling rate
(output frequency)
AWG710x Direct out: On/Off 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 1.5 GHz 3GHz 1MHz
AWG7101
Option 02
AWG7102
Option 06
AWG705x
Option 02
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 1.5 GHz 3GHz 1MHz
Interleave: Off 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s (312.5 MHz) 1.5 GHz 3GHz 1MHz
-
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 5GS/s (156.25 MHz) 1.5 GHz 3GHz 1MHz
Center
frequency
2GHz 3GHz 1MHz
4GHz 3GHz 1MHz
2GHz 3GHz 1MHz
4GHz 3GHz 1MHz
2GHz 3GHz 1MHz
4GHz 3GHz 1MHz
Span RBW
Accuracy Limit
< --50 dBc
< --50 dBc
< --50 dBc
z
< --
< --50 dBc
c
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10. Use the spectrum analyzer to measure non-harmonic spurious signal of the
Analog output over a frequency range of DC to 5 GHz (for the AWG705x,
DC to 2.5 GHz). For example, note the reference level of the fundamental
waveform, and then measure each spurious.
11. Verify that the non-harmonic spurious signal falls within the limits given in
Table 2-6.
12. Repeat steps 9 through 12 for each setting in Table 2-6.
13. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.
14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
15. Disconnect the test setup.
Analog Phase Noise
Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Spectrum analyzer
50 Ω SMA cable
SMA-N adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
2. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and SMA-N adapter to connect the Channel 1
Analog connector on the AWG7000 to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer. See Figure 2-10 on page 2-32.
3. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-10 on page 2-32.
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AWG7000
50 Ω SMA terminator
50 Ω SMA cable
Spectrum analyzer
Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise
4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
5. On the AWG7000, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
SMA-N adapter
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select (drag and drop) the sin e_32 waveform on the User
Defined tab.
6. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
7. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
8. Make the AWG7000 and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row
(or the corresponding row for your instrument) of Table 2-7.
9. Use the spectrum analyzer to measure phase noise of the Analog output.
10. Verify that the analog phase noise at 10 kHz offset falls within the limits
given in Table 2-7.
11. Repeat steps 8 through 12 for each row in Table 2-7.
12. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.
13. For the AWG7102 Option 06: Repeat the test for Interleave output.
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Table 2-7: Analog phase noise
AccuracyLimit
AWG71
0xDirectout:On/Off1.0Vp-p10GS/s31
2.5MHz50k
Hz100
H
90d
Bc/
H
AWG70
5xDirectout:On/Off1.0Vp-p5GS/s156.25M
Hz50k
Hz100
H
90d
Bc/
H
AWG7000 model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings
Model Output mode Ampli tude Sampling rate Center frequency Span RBW
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at 10 kHz offset
z
< --
z
AWG7101
Option 02
AWG7102
Option 06
AWG705x
Option 02
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s 312.5 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz
Interleave: Off 1.0 Vp-p 10 GS/s 312.5 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz
Interleave: On
Zeroing: Off
Interleave: On
Zeroing: On
-- -- -- -- -- -- 1.0 Vp-p 5GS/s 156.25 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz
1.0 Vp-p 20 GS/s 625 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz
0.5 Vp-p 20 GS/s 625 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz
-
14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
15. Disconnect the test setup.
< --90 dBc/Hz
< --90 dBc/Hz
< --85 dBc/Hz
< --85 dBc/Hz
z
< --
< --90 dBc/Hz
z
Figure 2-11: Example of the analog phase noise measurement
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Marker High and Low Level Accuracy
Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Digital multimeter
50 Ω BNC cable
SMA-BNC adapter
50 Ω BNC terminator
BNC-dual banana adapter
50 Ω SMA terminator
1. Perform Measuring the Terminator Resistance on page 2-21.
2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC terminator, and
BNC-Banana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the
AWG7000 to the HI and LO inputs on t he digital multimeter. See
Figure 2-12.
4. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Mkr 1
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-12.
AWG7000
Digital multimeter
50 Ω SMA terminator
SMA-BNC
adapter
50 Ω BNC terminator
50 Ω BNC cable
Figure 2-12: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high and low level accuracy
BNC-dual banana adapter
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5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
6. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000.
7. On the AWG7000, load the marker_hi waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
c. In the window, select the marker_hi waveform on the User Defined
tab.
8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
9. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
10. Make the AWG7000 High Level setting shown in the first row of Table 2-8.
Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy
High level settings Accuracy limits
+1.4V 1.21 V to 1.59 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V t o + 5 0 m V
-- 0 . 9 V --1.04 V to --0.76 V
Low level settings Accuracy limits
+0.9V 0.76 V to 1.04 V
0.0 V -- 5 0 m V t o + 5 0 m V
-- 1 . 4 V --1.59 V to --1.21 V
11. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
Measured_voltage_1.
12. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC
terminator:
Marker_High = (Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R) × Measured_voltage_1
13. Verify that the marker High level falls within the limits given in Table 2-8.
14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 for each row in Table 2-8.
15. In the Waveform List window, select the marker_low waveform on the
User Defined tab.
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16. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
17. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
18. Make the AWG7000 Low Level setting shown in the first row of Table 2-8
on page 2-35.
19. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
Measured_voltage_2.
20. Use the following formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC
terminator:
Marker_Low = (Term_R + 50) / (2 × Term_R) × Measured_voltage_2
21. Verify that the marker Low level falls within the limits given in Table 2-8 on
page 2-35.
22. Repeat steps 18 through 21 for each row in Table 2-8 on page 2-35.
23. Press the Ch 1 On button to disable the channel 1 output.
24. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from t he Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the
Channel 1 Mkr 1
Channel 1 Mkr 1
NOTE. For the Mkr 1
and marker_hi respectively.
25. Repeat steps 8 through 22.
26. Repeat steps 8 through 25 for Channel 1 Mkr 2 and Mkr 2
27. For the AWG7102 or AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 marker
outputs.
28. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
29. Disconnect the test setup.
connector and move the 50 Ω SMA terminator from the
connector to the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector.
output, read marker_hi and marker_low as marker_low
.
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Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Sampling oscilloscope
Two 50 Ω SMA cables
Two 50 Ω SMA terminators
Two 50 Ω SMA attenuators
1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
2. Usea50Ω SMA cable and 50 Ω SMA attenuator to connect the Channel 1
Mkr 1 connector on the AWG7000 to the C H1 connector on the sampling
oscilloscope. See Figure 2-13.
3. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and 50 Ω SMA attenuator to connect the
Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG7000 to the TRIGGER DIRECT
connector on the sampling oscilloscope. See Figure 2-13.
4. Usea50Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Analog
connector on
the AWG7000. See Figure 2-13.
5. Use the 50 Ω SMA terminator to terminate the Channel 1 Mkr 1
connector
on the AWG7000. See Figure 2-13.
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50 Ω SMA cables
Sampling oscilloscope
50 Ω SMA
attenuator
50 Ω SMA
attenuator
50 Ω SMA terminator
Figure 2-13: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output delay accuracy
6. Set the sampling oscilloscope settings as indicated below:
Vertical scale 250 mV/div........
Horizontal scale 100 ps/div.....
Trigger source External Direct.......
Trigger level 0 V........
Trigger slope positive........
Measure Pulse measurement > Pulse Time > Delay............
7. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000.
8. On the AWG7000, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.
a. Press the File Open button or select File > Open File to open the Open
dialog box.
b. In the dialog box, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\
System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000.awg file. The
Waveform Li st window appears.
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c. In the window, select the square1 waveform on the User Defined tab.
9. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
10. Press the Run button on the AWG7000 to output the waveform.
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11. On the oscilloscope, store the channel 1 waveform to Ref 1 as a reference
waveform.
12. On the AWG7000, set the Marker 1 delay value to 150 ps.
13. Use the oscilloscope to measure the delay time between the Ref 1 waveform
and channel 1 waveform at the 50% level.
14. Verify that the delay time is within the range of 92.5 ps to 207.5 ps.
15. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to disable the channel 1 output.
16. Move the SMA cable from the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the Channel 1
Mkr 2 connector.
17. Move the SMA terminator from the Channel 1 Mkr 1
Channel 1 Mkr 2
18. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000 to enable the channel 1 output.
19. On the oscilloscope, store the channel 1 waveform to Ref 1 as a reference
waveform.
20. On the AWG7000, set the Marker 2 delay value to 150 ps.
21. Repeat steps 13 and 14.
22. For the AWG7102 and AWG7052: Repeat the test for the Marker 1 and
Marker 2 of the Channel 2.
23. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000 to turn off all the
outputs.
24. Disconnect the test setup.
connector.
connector to the
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AWG7000
Equipment required
Prerequisites As listed under Prerequisites on page 2-9.
Digital multimeter
DC output lead set
Test leads (provided with the digital multimeter)
1. Use the test leads to connect the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.
See Figure 2-14.
2. Use the DC output lead set to connect the DC Output connector on the
AWG7000. See Figure 2-14.
Digital multimeter
DC output lead set
Figure 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output voltage accuracy
3. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.
4. On the AWG7000, select the DC Outputs tabintheSettings window.
5. On the DC Output tab, set the DC 1, DC 2, DC 3, and DC 4 levels to the
setting shown in the first row of Table 2-9 on page 2-41.
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Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy
Model DC output settings Accuracy limits
AWG7000 +5 V 4.77 V to 5.23 V
+3 V 2.83 V to 3.17 V
0.0 V -- 8 0 m V t o + 8 0 m V
-- 3 V --3.17 V to --2.83 V
6. On the DC Outputs tab, select the DC Output check box to enable the DC
output. The DC Output LED on the front panel lights.
7. Attach the black test lead to the connector lead from DC1 GND.
8. Attach the red test lead to the connector lead from DC1.
9. Verify that the DC output level falls within the limits given in Table 2-9.
10. Repeat steps 8 through 9 for DC 2, DC 3, and DC 4.
11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each row in Table 2-9.
This completes the AWG7000 performance verification.
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