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AWG7000B Series
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Specifications and Performance Verification

Technical Reference

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AWG7000B Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators

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Specifications and Performance Verification

Technical Reference

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Specifications

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

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

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

Mechani

Environmental Characteristics ........................................................................... 1-14

Performance Verification

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

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

Brief

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

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

Functional Test............................................................................................... 2-4

Performance Tests ......... ................................ ................................ ....................... 2-7

Prerequisites. ................................ ................................ ................................ . 2-7

Req

Test Record ........ .................................. ................................ ......................... 2-9

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy... ................................ ............................. 2-17

Analog Offset Accuracy .................................................................................. 2-18

Analog Amplitude Accuracy . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . .. 2-20

Analog Harmonic Distortion .................. ................................ ........................... 2-23

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious Signal...... ................................ ........................... 2-25

Analog Phase Noise ............ ................................ ................................ ........... 2-26

Marker High and Low Level Accuracy .......... .................................. ..................... 2-29

Marker Output Delay Accuracy.......................................................................... 2-31

DC Output Voltage Accuracy ............................................................................ 2-34

cal (Physical) Characteristics................................................................... 1-13

uired Equipment...................... ................................ ................................ ... 2-7

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List of Figure

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

Figure 2-2:

Figure 2-3: Equipment connections for checking the analog and marker outputs .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... . 2-5

Figure 2-4: Output waveform from the Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 connectors ...... ..................... 2-6

Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz reference frequency accuracy.. . .. . ... . 2-17

Figure 2-6: Equipment connection for measuring the termination resistance .... ....................... 2-18

Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset accuracy ........................... . 2-19

Figure 2-

Figure 2-9: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic spurious signal. ... ... . ... ... . ... . 2-25

Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise ........................... ... 2-27

Figure 2-11: Example of the analog phase noise measurement .............. ............................. 2-28

Figure 2-12: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high and low level accuracy .. ... . ... .. 2-29

Figure 2-13: Equipment connections for v erifying the marker output delay accuracy ... . .. . ... ... . ... 2-32

Figur

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

8: Equipment connections for verifying the analog harmonic distortion........... ........... 2-23

e 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output voltage accuracy .................... 2-34

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List of Tables

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

Table 1-2: A

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

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

Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control (2 channel model only).............................................. 1-3

Table 1-6: Interleave adjustment (AWG7122B Option 06).................................................. 1-4

Table 1-7: Waveform rotation control for analog output..................................................... 1-4

Table 1-8

Table 1-9: Analog output (Option 02 and Option 06) ............................. ........................... 1-6

Table 1-10: Interleave analog output (AWG7122B Option 06) .................. ........................... 1-7

Table 1-11: Marker output............................ ................................ ........................... 1-9

Table 1-12: Trigger and gate input ............................................................................. 1-9

Table 1-13: Event input ........................................................................................ 1-10

Table

Table 1-15: Oscillator (external clock) input .. ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . . 1-11

Table 1-16: DC output .................... ................................ ................................ ..... 1-12

Table 1-17: 10 MHz clock output ............................................................................ 1-12

Table 1-18: TekLink port ....................... ................................ ............................... 1-12

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices ........................ ................................ ... 1-12

ble 1-20: Display ....... .................................. ................................ ................... 1-13

Ta

Table 1-21: Power supply ..................................................................................... 1-13

Table 1-22: Mechanical characteristics ......... .................................. ........................... 1-13

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics................................................................... 1-14

Table 2-1: Required equipment .................. ................................ ............................... 2-7

Table 2-2: Test Waveforms ...................................................................................... 2-8

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy................................. .................................. ......... 2-19

Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... . .. . ... ... . ... ... 2-21

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion....................................................................... 2-24

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal........................................................... 2-26

Table 2-7: Analog phase noise ................................................................................ 2-28

Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy .............. ................................ ............. 2-30

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy ...................................................................... 2-34

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

: Analog output (standard) ........................................................................... 1-4

1-14: Reference clock input............................................................................ 1-11

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General Safety Summary

General Safet

To Avoid Fi

re or Personal

Injury

ySummary

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

To avoid pot

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.

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

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

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

llowing safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to

ential hazards, use this product only as specified.

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removed.

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

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

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.

eep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.

K

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

details on installing the product so it has p roper ventilation.

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General Safety Summary

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Preface

Related Documents

This manual contains specifications and performance verification procedures for
the AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators.

The following user documents are also available for this product:

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

instrume

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Service Manual.Thisisa
PDF only m

nt.

anual that provides module-level service information.

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Specifications

Specifications

This section contains the specifications for the instruments.

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted as "typical". Typical specifications
are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed. Specifications that are
marked with the

Performance Conditions

To meet specifications, the following conditions must be met:

symbol are checked in this manual.

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

The instrument must be operating within the environmental limits. (See
Table1-23onpage1-14.)

The instrument must be powered from a source that meets the specifications.
(SeeTable1-21onpage1-13.)

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

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Specifications

Electrical Sp

ecifications

Table 1-1: Run mode

Characteris

Continuous m

Triggered mode

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

Sequence

tics

ode

mode

Description

An arbitrary

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

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

Standard
Option 08: Fast sequence switching

waveform is output continuously.

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

utput stops immediately.

: Sequence switching with wait trigger

Table 1-2: Arbitrary waveform

Characteristics Description

Waveform length

Without Option 01 1 to 32,400,000 points (interleave is off)

With Option 01 1 to 64,800,000 points (interleave is off)

Waveform granularity

Hardware limitation

DAC resolution 10 bits or 8 bits selectable (when the 10 bits DAC mode is selected, marker output is disabled.)

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

Sequence length

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

Repeat count

Jump timing

Sequence switching time, typical

AWG7061B and AWG7062B

AWG7121B and AWG7122B

AWG7061B Option 08
and AWG7062B Option 08

AWG7121B Option 08
and AWG7122B Option 08

AWG7122B Option 02, 08

AWG7122B Option 06, 08

1

The following hardware limitation is applied to the instrument:
960 points minimum (interleave is off)
1920 points minimum (interleave is on)

1

1 to 64,800,000 points (interleave is on)

1 to 129,600,000 points (interleave is on)

1 point

4 points (AWG7061B, AWG7062B, AWG7121B, AWG7122B)

8 points (AWG7122B option 06, interleave: on)

1 to 16,000 steps

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

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

Synchronous or Asynchronous selectable

300 ns

170 ns

833 ps

571 ps

417 ps

267 ps

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Table 1-3: Cloc

k generator

Characteristics Description

Sampling rate control

Range

AWG7121B and

10.0000 MS/s to 12.0000 GS/s (interleave is off)

AWG7122B

AWG7122B Op

AWG7061B a

tion 06

nd

12.0000 GS/

10.0000 MS

s to 24.0000 GS/s (interleave is on)

/s to 6.0000 GS/s

1

AWG7062B

Resolutio

Internal clock frequency

Internal clock frequency accuracy,

n

8digits

Within ± (

1 ppm + aging)

Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year

typical

Reference oscillator accuracy

Reference oscillator accuracy,

Within ± (1 ppm + aging)

Aging: within ± 1 ppm/year

typical

1

Interleaving is applied to analog output. When interleaving is on, marker data with even numbers will be output.

Table 1 -4: Trigger generator

teristics

Charac

Trigger rate

1

Range 1.0 μsto10.0s

ution

Resol

Accuracy

1

Trigger is ignored when all the following conditions are met:

• Instrument type: AWG7122B with option 06, without option 08

• Run mode: Sequence
erleave: On

•Int

ption

Descri

ts and 0.1 μsminimum

3digi

as the reference oscillator

Same

Table 1-5: Inter-channel skew control (2 channel model only)

Characteristics Description

Skew control

Range –100 ps to +100 ps

Resolution 1 ps

Skew accuracy, typical

1

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

1

± (10% of effective skew setting +10 ps)

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Specifications

Table 1-6: Inte

rleave adjustment (AWG7122B Option 06)

Characteristics Description

Phase adjustm

Range

Resolution

ent

–180 ° to +180

0.1 °

°

Amplitude adjustment

1

Range

Resolutio

1

Range depends on the amplitude settings.
(Amplitude setting + Adjustment) and (Amplitude setting – Adjustment) should be within the following range:

0.5to1.0Vp-pwhenzeroingisoff

0.25 to 0.5 Vp-p when zeroing is on

n

–0.25 Vp-p to +2.5 Vp-p

0.001 V

Table 1-7: Waveform r otation control for analog output

Characteristics Description

Phase control

Range

Resolution

Time control

Range

Resolution 0.1 ps

Point control

Range

Resolution 0.001 points

–180° to +180° of waveform

0.1° of waveform

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

–50% to +50% of waveform

Table 1-8: 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 mode

Resolution 1 mV

Offset controls

Range

Normal mode –0.5 V to +0.5 V

Direct D/A mode N/A

Resolution 1 mV

50 mV to 1.0 V peak-peak

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Table 1-8: Analog output (standard) (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Amplitude ac

Offset accuracy

Bandwidth, typical

Normal mode 750 MHz, at –3 dB

Direct D/A mode 3.5 GHz, at –3 dB

Rise/fall time, typical

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode 75 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

Overshoot, typical < 10%, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

Low pass filter

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode N/A

Delay from marker, typical

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

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

rmonic distortion

Ha

G712xB Normal mode

AW

WG712xB Direct D/A mode

A

AWG706xB Normal mode < –40 dBc, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

AWG706xB Direct D/A mode < –45 dBc, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

Non harmonic spurious

AWG7121B and AWG7122B < –50 dBc, DC to 6 GHz, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

AWG7061B and AWG7062B < –50 dBc, DC to 3 GHz, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

SFDR, typical Normal output mode, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =10 bits

AWG7121B and AWG7122B 43 dB, when clock=12 G S/s, signal=375 MHz

AWG7061B and AWG7062B 48 dBc, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

Phase noise

AWG7121B and AWG7122B < –90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

AWG7061B and AWG7062B < –90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

Random jitter on clock pattern,
typical

Normal mode 1.6 ps rms

curacy

DC accuracy: within ± (3% of amplitude + 2 mV) at offset=0V

DC accuracy

350 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 2.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V

50 MHz, 200 MHz, Through (Bessel type)

9.7 ns: low pass=50 MHz

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)

< 20 ps ( direct D/A mode)

Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =8 bit, measured with 32-point sine waveform

35 dBc, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

<–

–42 dBc, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

<

Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured with 32-point sine waveform

Normal output mode, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, DAC resolution =8 bits

Using 0101... clock pattern, amplitude=1.0 V p-p, offset=0 V

: within ± (2% of amplitude + 10 mV) at minimum amplitude

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Specifications

Table 1-8: Analog output (standard) (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Direct D/A mode

Total jitter on random pattern,
typical

Normal mode

Direct D/A mode 30 ps p-p from 1 GS/s to 6 GS/s

0.9 ps rms

Using PN15 pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, offset=0 V, measured at bit error rate=1e-12

50 ps p-p at 500 MS/s

Table 1-9: 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 t

Resolution 1 mV

Amplitude accuracy

fset

DC of

Bandwidth, typical

e/fall time, typical

Ris

ershoot, typical

Ov

lay from marker, typical

De

ption 02

O

ption 06

O

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

Non harmonic spurious

SFDR, typical Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, DAC resolution=10 bits

Phase noise

Random jitter on clock pattern,
typical

o 1.0 V peak-peak

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

Within ± 10 mV

Hz at –3 dB

7.5 G

s (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 1.0 Vp-p

35 p

%, when amplitude=1.0 V p-p

<3

0.2 ns, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

1.0 ns, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

<12ps

Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32-point sine waveform

< –42 dBc, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32-point sine waveform

< –50 dBc, DC to 6 GHz, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

44 dB, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

48 dB, when clock=6 GS/s, signal=187.5 MHz

Amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, measured with 32-point sine waveform

< –90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when clock=12 GS/s, signal=375 MHz

0.9 ps rms, using 0101... clock pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

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Table 1-9: Analog output (Option 02 and Option 06) (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Total jitter on random pattern,
typical

Level flatness, typical

20 ps p-p from 2 GS/s to 12 GS/s, PN15 pattern, amplitude=1.0 Vp-p,
measured at bit error rate =1 e–12.

At 500 MHz: –0.5 dB

At 1GHz: –0.7 dB

At 2 GHz: –1.3 dB

At 3 GHz: –2.2 dB

At 4 GHz: –3.2 dB

At 5 GHz: –4.6 dB

At 6 GHz: –6.3 dB

At 7 GHz: –8.3 dB

At 8 GHz: –10.7 dB

Amplitude relative to 100 MHz. Measured by harmonics of pulse waveform. Includes sin(x)/x
roll-off.

Table 1-10: Interleave analog output (AWG7122B Option 06)

Specifications

Characteristics Description

Connector type SMA

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

Output impedance 50 Ω

Zeroing control

Amplitude controls

Range

When Zeroing is On

When Zeroing is Off

Resolution 1 mV

Amplitude accuracy, typical

When Zeroing is On Within ± (40% of amplitude + 2 mV)

When Zeroing is Off Within ± (8% of amplitude + 2 mV)

DC offset

Bandwidth, typical

Rise/fall time, typical 35 ps (20% to 80%), when amplitude= 0.5 Vp-p, zeroing=On

Delay from marker, typical 0.9 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

When Zeroing is On < –38 dBc, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

When Zeroing is Off < –40 dBc, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

Zeroing On and Off is selectable.

0.25 V to 0.5 V p-p

0.5 V to 1.0 V p-p

DC accuracy at offset=0 V

Within ± 10 mV

7.5 GHz at –3 dB, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, zeroing=On

<12ps

Measured with 32-point sine waveform

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Table 1-10: Interleave analog output (AWG7122B Option 06) (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Non harmonic spurious, typical

When Zeroing is On < –45 dBc, DC to 6 GHz, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

When Zeroing is Off < –45 dBc, DC to 6 GHz, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

SFDR, typical Clock=24 GS/s, signal=3 GHz, measurement range: DC to sampling frequency/2

When Zeroing is On

When Zeroing is Off

Phase no

When Ze

When Ze

Level

When Zeroing is On

When Zeroing is Off

ise

roing is On

roing is Off

flatness, typical

Measured with 32-point sine waveform, measurement range: DC to sampling frequency/4

30 dB, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p

40 dB, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p

Measured with 32-point sine waveform

< –85 dB

< –85 dB

Ampli
roll-off.

At 500

At 1 GHz: –0.6 dB

At 2 GHz: –1.0 dB

At 3 G

At 4 GHz: –2.0 dB

At 5 GHz: –2.6 dB

At 6

At 7 GHz: –4.0 dB

At 8 GHz: –4.6 dB

At

At 10 GHz: –6.8 dB

At 11 GHz: –8.1 dB

At 500 MHz: –0.5 dB

At 1 GHz: –0.7 dB

A

At 3 GHz: –2.2 dB

At 4 GHz: –3.2 dB

A

At 6 GHz: –6.3 dB

At 7 GHz: –8.3 dB

At 8 GHz: –10.7 dB

At 9 GHz: –14.0 dB

At 10 GHz: –18.5 dB

At 11 G Hz: –25.8 dB

c/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when amplitude=0.5 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

c/Hz at 10 kHz offset, when amplitude=1.0 Vp-p, clock=24 GS/s, signal=750 MHz

tude relative to 100 MHz. Measured by harmonics of pulse waveform. Includes sin(x)/x

MHz: –0.5 dB

Hz: –1.5 dB

GHz: –3.3 dB

9GHz: –5.7dB

t 2 GHz: –1.3 dB

t 5 GHz: –4.6 dB

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Specifications

ols

ker output

–1.4 V to +1

0.5 Vp-p to

DC accuracy: ± (10% of setting + 75 mV) into 50 Ω

±28mAmax

Available for Marker 1 and Marker 2

± (5% of setting + 50 ps)

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

30 ps p-p (using PN15 pattern, when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V, measured at bit error rate=1e-12)

<13p

<30ps

.4 V into 50 Ω

1.4 Vp-p into 50 Ω

s

Table 1-11: Mar

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 contr

Voltage window

Amplitude

Resolution 0.01 V

Level accuracy

Output current

Variable delay control

Range 0 to 300 ps

Resolution 1 ps

Variable delay accuracy

Rise/fall time, typical 45 ps (20% to 80% of swing), when Hi= 1.0 V, Low=0V

m jitter on clock pattern,

Rando
typical

jitter on random pattern,

Total
typical

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

Skew between Marker 1 and

ker 2, typical

Mar

Table 1-12: Trigger and gate input

Characteristics Description

Connector

Input impedance

Polarity Positive or negative selectable

Input voltage range

Threshold control

Input voltage swing 0.5 Vp-p minimum

Minimum pulse width

1

When1kΩ selected

When 50 Ω selected

Level –5.0 V to 5.0 V

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy, typical

Triggered mode 20 ns

BNC, front panel

1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

–10 V to 10 V

<5Vrms

± (5% of setting + 0.1 V)

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Specifications

Table 1-12: Trigger and gate input (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Gated mode 1024 * sampling period + 210 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

Synchronized between
external clock and trigger
timing

Synchronized between
external 10 MHz
reference and trigger
timing

Synchronized between
external variable
reference and trigger
timing

Trigger timing

1

Trigger is ignored when all the following conditions are met:

• Instrument type: AWG7122B with option 06, without option 08

• Run mode: Sequence

• Interleave: On

128 * sampling period + 250 ns

0.7nsat12GS/s

0.8 ns at 9 GS/s

1.0 ns at 6 GS/s

12GS/s, x 1 clock divider, synchronous trigger mode with specific timing: 50 ps pk-pk, 10 ps rms

12GS/s setting, synchronous trigger mode with specific timing: 120 ps pk-pk, 30 ps rms

2^N (N: integer) Clock setting of reference, synchronous trigger mode with specific timing:
50 ps pk-pk, 10 ps rms

Selectable synchronous mode or asynchronous mode, settable only through the program
interface.

Table 1-13: Event input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impedance

1kΩ or 50 Ω selectable

Polarity Positive or negative selectable

Input voltage range

When 1 kΩ selected

When 50 Ω selected

–10 V to 10 V

<5Vrms

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

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Table 1-13: Event input (cont.)

Characteristics Description

Delay to analog output, typical

Hold off time, typical 900 * sampling period + 150 ns

1024 * sampling period + 280 ns

Table 1-14: Reference clock input

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Input impedance

Input voltage swing 0.2 Vp-p to 3 Vp-p

Fixed mode input frequency 10 MHz, 20 MHz, and 100 MHz within ± 0.1%

Variable mode input frequency
range

Variable mode multiplier rate

AWG7121B and AWG7122B
without interleave

AWG7122B with interleave

AWG7061B and AWG7062B

50 Ω (AC coupled)

5MHzto
Acceptable frequency drift while the instrument is operating: ± 0.1%

1to24

2 to 4800

1 to 1200

800 MHz

00

Specifications

Table 1-15: Oscillator (external clock) input

Characteristics Description

Connector type SMA

Input impedance

Frequency range

Input voltage swing + 7 dBm to +10 dBm

Divider

AWG7121B and AWG7122B 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/256

AWG7061B and AWG7062B 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, ... ,1/256

50 Ω (AC coupled)

6.0 GHz to 12.0 GHz

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Specifications

Table 1-16: DC o

Characteristics Description

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

Number of outputs

Output voltage control

Range –3.0 V to +5.

Resolution 10 mV

Control Independent for each output

Output voltage accuracy

Output current

Output impedance, typical 1 Ω

utput

4

0V

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

±100 mA maximum

Table 1-17: 10 MHz clock output

Characteristics Description

Connector type BNC

Output impedance 50 Ω (AC coupled)

Amplitude, typical

1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω

p-p into 1 MΩ

2.4 V

Table 1-18: TekLink port

Characteristics Description

Connector type

40 pins

Table 1-19: CPU module and peripheral devices

Characteristics Description

CPU Celeron D processor

Memory

Hard disk drive

Optical disk drive CD-RW/DVD drive

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

LAN

Video output D-sub, 15 pins

GPIB IEEE 488.2 standard interface, 24 pins

Keyboard

Mouse

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

Parallel port D-sub, 25 pins

2GBDDR2-SDRAM

More than 80 GB

1000/100/10 BASE-T

PS-2 compatible, m ini -D IN, 6 pins

PS-2 compatible, m ini -D IN, 6 pins

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Specifications

Table 1-20: Dis

Characteristics Description

Size

Resolution 1024 X 768 pix

Touch screen Built-in touch screen

play

210 mm X 158 mm

els

Table 1-21: Power supply

Characteristics Description

Source voltage and frequency

Rating voltage

Frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz

Power consumption 450 W

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

100 VAC to 240 VAC

Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics

Table 1-22: Mechanical characteristics

Characteristics Description

Net weight

Without package

With package

Dimensions

Height

Width

Length

Approximately 19 kg (41.9 lb)

Approximately 28 kg (61.7 lb)

245 mm (9.6 in)

465 mm (18.3 in)

500 mm (19.7 in)

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Specifications

Environmenta

l Characteristics

Table 1-23: Environmental characteristics

Characteris

Temperature

Relative humidity

Altitude

Clear

tics

Operating +10 °C to +40 °C

Non-operating

Operating 5% to 80% (no condensation)

Non-operating

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

Non-operating

ance

Top and bottom

Side 15 cm

Rear

Description

–20 °C to +60 °C

Maximum wet-bulb temperature 29 °C

5% to 90% (no condensation)

Maximum

Maximu

Up to 12

2cm(0

7.5

wet-bulb temperature 29 °C

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

,000 m (approximately 40,000 feet)

.8 in)

(5.9 in)

cm (3.0 in)

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Performance Verification

Performance Verification Procedures

Two types of performance verification procedures can be performed on the
instrument: Brief Procedures and Performance Tests. You may not need to
perform all o

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

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

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

gnostics and Calibration.

ources. These procedures perform extensive functional and accuracy

To furthe
and then perform Functional Test.

Advanta

requires minimal equipment. The procedure can be used when the instrument is
first received.

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

Advantages: These procedures add direct checking of warranted specifications.
These procedures require specific test equipment. (See page 2-7, Required
Equipment.)

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

r check functionality, first perform Diagnostics and Calibration,

ges: The procedure requires minimal additional time to perform, and

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–1

Brief Procedures

Brief Procedu

Diagnost

ics

res

There are thr
basic functionality and proper adjustment:

Diagnostic

Calibration

Functional Test

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

Equipment Prerequisites

None None

1. Discon

2. Select System > Diagnostics....

ee procedures in this section that provide a quick way to confirm

s

nect all the cables from the output channels.

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.

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Brief Procedures

Calibration

4. Click the Execu

The internal diagnostics perform an exhaustive verification of p roper
instrument fu
verification is completed, the resulting status will appear in the dialog box.

5. Verify that
complete.

6. Click the Cl

Equipment Prerequisites

None Power on the instrument and allow a

1. Select System > Calibration....

te button to execute the diagnostics.

nction. This verification may take several minutes. When the

Pass appears as Status in the dialog box when the diagnostics

ose button.

20 minute warm-up before doing this
procedure.

Figure 2-2: Calibration dialog box

2. Click the Execute button to start the routine.

3. Ver i

4. Cli

fy that Pass appears in the status column for all items when the calibration

completes.

ck the Close button.

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–3

Brief Procedures

Functional Test

The purpose of the procedure is to confirm that the instrument functions properly.
The required equipment is SMA cables, SMA terminations, SMA female to BNC
male adapters, a nd an oscilloscope.

Checking the Analo g and

Marker Outputs

Required equipment Prerequisites

Oscilloscope (DPO7054 or equivalent)

Three 50 Ω SMA cables

Three 50 Ω SMA terminations

Three SMA female to BNC male adapters

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Usea50Ω SMA cable and a SMA female to BNC male adapter to connect
the Cha
the oscilloscope.

3. Usea5
the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the AWG7000B to the CH2 connector on
the oscilloscope.

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 AWG7000B to the CH3
connector on the oscilloscope.

5. Use a 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
the AWG7000B.

nnel 1 Analog connector on the AWG7000B to the CH1 connector on

0 Ω SMA cable and a SMA female to BNC male adapter to connect

None

nalog connector on

6. Use a 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 M
the AWG7000B.

7. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 M
on the AWG7000B.

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kr 1 connector on

kr 2 connector

Brief Procedures

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

8. Set the oscilloscope as follows:

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

b. Horizontal scale: 20 ns/div (for the AWG712xB), 40 ns/div (for the

AWG706xB)

c. Input coupling: DC

d. Input impedance: 50 Ω

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

f. CH 2

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

h. Trigger source: CH1

i. Trigger level: 0 mV

j. Trigger slope: Positive

k. Trigger mode: Auto

ress the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

9.P

position: -1 div ( if necessary)

10. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–5

Brief Procedures

11. On the AWG7000B
waveform. Follow the steps below:

a. Select File > O

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

System\PV d

NOTE. If your instrument is the AWG7061B or AWG7062B, a warning

message is displayed when you open the pv_awg7000b.awg file. Ignore the
message and press the OK button.

c. In the Waveform List window, select (drag and drop) the sine_mk1_mk2

waveform on the User Defined tab.

12. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

13. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

14. Check t

displayed on the oscilloscope screen. (See Figure 2-4.)

hat the Channel 1 Analog, Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 waveforms are properly

, load the sine_mk1_mk2 waveform as an output

pen File....

irectory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file.

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

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

16. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 Analog,

Mkr 1, and Mkr 2 outputs.

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Performance Tests

Performance T

Prerequisites

Required Equipment

ests

This section
marked with the

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

The cabinet must be installed on the instrument.

You must have performed and passed the procedure Diagnostics and
Calibration, and the procedure Functional Tests.

The instrument must have been last adjusted at an ambient temperature
between +20 °C and +30 °C, must have been operating for a warm-up period
of at least 20 minutes, and must be operating at an ambient temperatures
between +10 °C and +40 °C.

contains performance verification procedures for the speci fications

symbol.

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

Table 2-1: Required equipment

Item Qty. Minimum requirements Recommended equipment

Oscilloscope

Frequency counter 1 ea. Frequency accuracy: within ± 0.01 ppm Agilent Technologies 53181A

Sampling oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Digital multimeter 1 ea.

50 Ω BNC cable

50 Ω SMA cable

50 Ω SMA termination

50 Ω BNC termination

1 ea. Bandwidth: 500 MHz or higher

4 channels

1 ea.

1 ea.

1 ea.

3 ea.

3 ea.

1 ea.

Bandwidth: 20 GHz or higher
2 channels

Bandwidth: DC to 8 GHz Tektronix RSA3308A

DC accuracy: within ± 0.01%

DCto2GHz

DC to 20 GHz

DC to 18 GHz

DC to 1 GHz, feedthrough

Tektronix DPO7054

Tektronix CSA8200 with 80E03

Keithley 2000 DMM
or
Agilent Technologies 34410A

Tektronix part number 012-0057-01

Tensolite 1-3636-465-5236

Tektronix part number 015-1022-01
(supplied with the AWG7000B)

Tektronix part number 011-0049-02

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Performance Tests

Table 2-1: Required equipment (cont.)

Item Q ty. Minimum requirements Recomm ended equipm ent

50 Ω SMA attenuator

SMA-BNC adapter

SMA-BNC adapter

SMA-N adapter

BNC-dual banana adapter

DC output lead set

2 ea.

3 ea.

1 ea.

1 ea.

1 ea.

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

5X,14dB,DCto18GHz

SMA female to BNC male connector

SMA male to BNC female connector

SMA female to N male connector Tensolite 5004CCSF

BNC to dual banana plugs

Tektronix part number 015-1002-01

Tektronix part number 015-0572-00

Tektronix part number 015-0554-00

Tektronix part number 103-0090-00

(supplied with the AWG7000B)

Test Waveforms

The following table lists the test waveforms that are used for the performance

ation procedures and functional test. These are included in the

verific
pv_awg7000b.awg file on the C: drive.

Table 2-2: Test Waveforms

No. Waveform name Purpose

1 dc_minus For checking the analog amplitude accuracy

2dc_p

3dc_zero

4 marker_hi For checking the marker high level accuracy

5

6si

7

8 square1 For checking the marker output delay accuracy test

lus

marker_low For checking the marker low level accuracy

ne32

sine_mk1_mk2

hecking the analog amplitude accuracy

For c

checking the analog offset accuracy

For

r checking analog harmonic distortion, analog

Fo
non-harmonic spurious signal, and analog phase
noise

For the functional test

NOTE. If your instrument is the AWG7061B or AWG7062B, a warning message

is displayed when you open the pv_awg7000b.awg file. Ignore the message and
press the OK button.

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Performance Tests

Test Record

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

AWG7000B Series Performance Test Record

Instrument Model:

Instrument Serial Number: Certificate Number:

Temperature:

Date of Calibration:

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

10 MHz Reference Frequency Accuracy

Analog Offset Accuracy

AWG7000B standard

Ch 1

/Ch 1

Ch 2

/Ch 2

AWG7121B Option 02

Offset:

+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV

0.0 V –10 mV +10 mV

–0.5 V –520 mV –480 mV

Offset:

+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV

0.0 V –10 m

–0.5 V –520 mV –480 mV

Offset:

+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV

V

0.0

–0.5 V –520 mV –480 mV

Offset:

+0.5 V 480 mV 520 mV

.0 V

0

–0.5 V –520 mV –480 mV

Offset:Ch 1

N/A (0V)

Offset:/Ch 1

N/A (0V)

RH %:

Technician:

9.99998 MHz 10.00002 MHz

V

mV

–10

10 mV

–

–10 mV +10 m V

–10 mV +10 m V

+10 m

+10

10 mV

+

V

mV

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–9

Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

AWG7122B Option 06

OffsetCh 1

–10 mV 10 mV

–10 mV 10 mV

–10 mV 10 mV

–10 mV 10 mV

–10 mV 10 mV

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

483 mV 517 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

1.938 V 2.062 V

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

483 mV 517 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

1.938 V 2.062 V

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

eave

Interl

g Amplitude Accuracy

Analo

00B standard

AWG70

Ch 1

/Ch 1

N/A (0 V)

Offset/Ch 1

N/A (0 V)

OffsetCh 2

N/A (0 V)

Offset/Ch 2

N/A (0 V)

Offset Output mode

N/A (0 V) Interleave: On

Amplitude

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

Amplitude

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

ut mode

Outp

ct D/A out: Off

Dire

ect D/A out: Off

Dir

rect D/A out: Off

Di

rect D/A/out: Off

Di

irect D/A/out: Off

D

irect D/A out: On

D

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

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Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

Ch 2

/Ch 2

AWG7121B Option 02

Ch 1

/Ch 1

AWG7122B Option 06

Ch 1

/Ch 1

Ch 2

/Ch 2

Amplitude

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

de

Amplitu

50 mVp-

200 mV

500 mV

1.0 V

2.0 V

50 m

20

1.

A

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 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

p

p-p

p-p

p-p

p-p

Vp-p

0 mVp-p

0 Vp-p

mplitude:

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A/out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

483 mV 517 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

1.938 V 2.062 V

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

0.968 V 1.032 V

46.5 mV 53.5 mV

192 mV 208 mV

483 mV 517 mV

0.96

1.93

46.

19

968 V

0.

8V

8V

5mV

2mV

1.03

2.06

53.

20

032 V

1.

2V

2V

5mV

8mV

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–11

Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

Analog Harmon

AWG712xB stan

AWG706x

AWG

AWG7122B Option 06

ic Distortion

dard

Ch 1

Ch 2

B standard

Ch 1

Ch 2

7121B Option 02

1

Ch

Ch 1

Ch 2

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

mplitude

A

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

Output mode

Direct D/A o

Direct D/A o

Output mod

Direct D/

Direct D/

Output

Direct

Direc

Outpu

Dire

Dire

Aout:Off

A out: On

mode

D/A out: Off

t D/A out: On

t mode

ct D/A out: Off

ct D/A out: On

ut: Off

ut: On

e

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

–35 dBc

–42 dBc

–35 dBc

–42 dBc

-40 dBc

–45 dBc

–40 dBc

–45 dBc

–42 dBc

–42 dBc

–42 dBc

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Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

Analog Non-Harmonic Spurious

AWG7000B standard

Ch 1

Ch 2

AWG7121B Option 02

Ch 1

AWG7122B Option 06

Ch 1

Ch 2

Analog Phase Noise (at 10 kHz offset)

AWG7000B standard

Ch 1

Ch 2

AWG7121B Option 02

Ch 1

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

1.0 V

ude

Amplit

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

litude

Amp

0V

1.

0V

1.

mplitude

A

1.0 V

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

Output mode

Direct D/A out: Off

Direct D/A out: On

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

ne

no

one

n

none

none

none

–50 dBc

–50 dBc

–50 dBc

–50 dBc

–50 dBc

c

–50 dB

–50 dBc

–90 dBc/Hz

–90 dBc/Hz

–90 dBc/Hz

–90 dBc/Hz

–90 dBc/Hz

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–13

Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

AWG7122B Option 06

Amplitude

1.0 V

Amplitude

1.0 V

Amplitude

0.5 V

1.0 V

Mkr 1

/Mkr 1

none

none

Output mode

Interleave: On
Zeroing:

Interlea
Zeroing: Off

High level setting

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level s etting

+0.9

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

Hig

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0

Low level s etting

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

0

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

On

ve: On

V

h level setting

.9 V

.0 V

none

none

0.73

.065 V

–1

75 mV

–

5V

–90 dBc/Hz

–90 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/Hz

–85 dBc/H

5V

1.06

.735 V

–0

75 mV

+

Marker H

AWG7000

Ch 1

Ch 2

Interleave

igh and Low Level Accuracy

B

Ch 1

z

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Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

ting

setting

0.73

.065 V

–1

75 mV

–

5V

V

–1.185

5V

1.06

.735 V

–0

75 mV

+

V

Ch 2

Mkr 2

/Mkr 2

Mkr 1

/Mkr 1

High level set

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level setting

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

High level setting

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615

High level setting

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level setting

V

+0.9

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

h level setting

Hig

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

.9 V

–0

Low level setting

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

.0 V

0

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–15

Performance Tests

Performance Test Minimum Incoming Outgoing Maximum

ting

setting

2.

79 V

ps

V

–1.185

5ps

207.

21 V

3.

V

Output Delay Accuracy

Marker

00B

AWG70

Ch 1

Ch 2

DC Output Accuracy

AWG7000B

Mkr 2

/Mkr 2

Mkr 1 92.5 ps 207.5 ps

Mkr 2 92.5 ps 207.5 ps

Mkr 1 92.5

Mkr 2 92.5 ps 207.5 ps

DC output:

+5 V 4.73 V 5.27 V

V

+3

0.0 V –120 mV +120 mV

–3 V –3.21 V –2.79 V

High level set

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level s etting

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615 V –1.185 V

High level setting

+1.4 V 1.185 V 1.615 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V –0.735 V

Low level

+0.9 V 0.735 V 1.065 V

0.0 V –75 mV +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615

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Performance Tests

10 MHz Referen

Figure 2-5: Equipment connection for verifying the 10 MHz reference frequency accuracy

ce Frequency Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Frequency counter

50 Ω BNC c able

1. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable to connect the 10 MHz Reference Output connector
on the AWG7000B to the frequency counter C H1 input.

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

2. Set the frequency counter as follows:

a. MEASURE: Frequency1, Gate Time: 0.10 s

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

3. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

4. Ver i

5. Dis

fy that the frequency counter reading falls within the range of

9.99998 MHz to 10.00002 MHz (± 2 ppm).

connect the test setup.

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–17

Performance Tests

Analog Offset

Measurin

gtheTermination

Resistance

Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC cable

SMA male-BNC female adapter

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

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

1. Connect the BNC-dual banana adapter and 50 Ω BNC termination to the HI
and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

Verifying the Analog Offset

Accuracy

Figure 2-6: Equipment connection for measuring the termination resistance

2. Set the digital multimeter to the W2wiresmode.

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

4. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.

5. Disconnect the test setup.

NOTE. Lead resistance is not included in the measurement results when using

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

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC termination, and
BNC-Banana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on the
AWG7000B to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
on the AWG7000B.

nalog connector

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Figure 2-7: Equipment connection for verifying the analog offset accuracy

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

Performance Tests

6. On the AWG7000B, load the dc_zero waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List 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 AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

9. Set the offset of the AWG7000B to the level shown in the first row (or the

corresponding row for your instrument) of the following table:

Table 2-3: Analog offset accuracy

Model Offset settings Accuracy limits

AWG7000B standard

AWG7121B Option 02 N/A (0 V)

AWG7122B Option 06 N/A (0 V )

+0.5 V 480 mV to 520 mV

0.0 V –10 mV to +10 mV

–0.5 V –520 mV to –480 mV

–10 mV to +10 mV

–10 mV to +10 mV

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

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Performance Tests

11. Use the followi

ng formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

termination:

Voltage = [(Te

rm_R + 50) / (2 Term_R)] Measured_voltage

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

Measuring the Termination Resistance.(Seepage2-18.)

12. Verify that the calculated v alue falls within the limits given in the table. (See
Table 2-3 on

page 2-19.)

13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 for each offset setting in the table. (See Table 2-3
on page 2-19.

)

14. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the

A

Channel 1
Channel 1 A

15. Repeat s

nalog connector and move the 50 Ω SMA termination from the
nalog connector to the Channel 1 Analog connector.

teps 9 through 13.

16. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat steps 6 through 15 for the
Channe

l 2 output.

17. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the

ts.

outpu

18. Disconnect the test setup.

Analog Amplitude Accuracy

ired equipment

Requ

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC cable

SMA male-BNC female adapter

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

equisites

Prer

e page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

(Se

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Performance Tests

1. Perform Measur

ing the Termination Resistance. (Seepage2-18.)

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC termination,
and BNC-Ban

ana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog connector on
the AWG7000B to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter. (See
Figure 2-7 on page 2-19.)

4. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A

nalog connector

on the AWG7000B. (See Figure 2-7 on page 2-19.)

5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

6. Press the

Ch 1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

7. On the AWG7000B, load the dc_plus waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

9. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

10. Set the amplitude and output mode of the AWG7000B as shown in the first

row (or the corresponding row for your instrument) of the following table:

Table 2-4: Analog amplitude accuracy

tput mode

Ou
settings Accuracy limits

——-

—

———-

———-

———-

———-

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

Direct D/A out: On

6.5 mV to 53.5 mV

4

192 mV to 208 mV

483 mV to 517 mV

0.968 V to 1.032 V

1.938 V to 2.062 V

46.5 mV to 53.5 mV

192 mV to 208 mV

0.968 V to 1.032 V

Model

AWG7000B
standard

plitude

Am
settings

0 mVp-p

5

200 mVp-p

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

2.0 Vp-p

50 mVp-p

200 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–21

Performance Tests

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

Model

AWG7000B Option
02/ 06

11. Measure t

Amplitude
settings

500 mVp-p

1.0 Vp-p

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

Output mode
settings Accuracy limits

Interleave: Off
(Option 06)

Interleave: Off
(Option 06)

488 mV to 512 mV

0.978 V to 1.022 V

Measured_voltage_1.

12. Use the f

ollowing formula to compensate the voltage for the 50 Ω BNC

termination:

V_high

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

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

in the Measuring the Termination Resistance.(Seepage2-18.)

step 3

13. In the Waveform List window, select the dc_minus waveform on the User
ed tab.

Defin

14. Measure the output voltage on the digital multimeter and note the value as
ured_voltage_2.

Meas

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

mination:

ter

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

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3 in the Measuring the Termination Resistance.(Seepage2-18.)

16. Verify that the voltage difference |(V_high-V_low)| falls within the limits

given in the table. (See Table 2-4 on page 2-21.)

17. Repeat steps 10 through 16 for each amplitude setting in the table. (See

Table 2-4 on page 2-21.)

18. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from the Channel 1 Analog connector to the

Channel 1 A
Channel 1 A

nalog connector and move the 50 Ω SMA termination from the
nalog connector to the Channel 1 Analog connector.

19. Repeat steps 10 through 17.

20. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat steps 6 through 18 for the

Channel 2 output.

21. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the

outputs.

22. Disconnect the test setup.

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Analog Harmonic Distortion

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω SMA cable

SMA-N adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B 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 AWG7000B to the INPUT connector on the
spectru

Performance Tests

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

manalyzer.

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
on the AW

G7000B.

Figure 2-8: Equipment connections for verifying the analog harmonic distortion

4. Set the spectrum analyzer as follows:

a. Center frequency: 1.5 GHz

b. Span: 3 GHz

nalog connector

BW: 1 MHz

c.R

5. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

6. Press the Ch 1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

7. On the AWG7000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–23

Performance Tests

b. In the dialog bo

x, navigate to the C:\Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

9. Press the Ru

n button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

10. Make the AWG7000B settings shown in the first row (or corresponding row

for your in

strument) of the following table:

Table 2-5: Analog harmonic distortion

AWG7000B model and settings Measurement frequency (MHz)

Model

AWG712xB

AWG7121B
Option 02

AWG7122B
Option 06

AWG706xB

Output mode

Direct out: Off

Direct out: On
——-

Interleave: Off

Direct out: Off

Direct out: On

Amplitude

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

Sampling
rate
(output
frequency)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

6GS/s
(187.5 MHz)

2nd 3rd 4th 5th

750 1125 1500 1875

750 1125 1500 1875 < –42 dBc

750 1125 1500 1875 < –42 dBc

375 562.5 750 937.5

Accuracy limit

Nth reference

< –35 dBc

< –42 dBc

< –40 dBc

< –45 dBc

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 the table.
(See Table 2-5.)

13. Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each setting in the table. (See Table 2-5.)

14. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.

15. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the

outputs.

16. Disconnect the test setup.

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Performance Tests

Analog Non-Ha

rmonic Spurious Signal

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω SMA cable

SMA-N adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω SMA c able and SMA-N adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog
connector on the AWG7000B to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer.

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
on the AWG7000B.

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

nalog connector

Figure 2-9: Equipment connections for verifying the non-harmonic spurious signal

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

5. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

6. On the AWG7000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

7. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

8. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–25

Performance Tests

9. Make the AWG700

0B and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row

(or the corresponding row for your instrument) of the following table:

Table 2-6: Analog non-harmonic spurious signal

AWG7000B model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model

AWG712xB

AWG7121B
Option 02

AWG7122B
Option 06

AWG706xB

Output mode

Direct out:
On/Off

——-

Interleave: Off

ct out:

Dire
On/Off

Amplitude

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

p

1.0 Vp-

p-p

1.0 V

Sampling
rate (outpu
frequency)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

12 GS/s
(375 MHz)

6GS/s
(187.5 MHz)

Center

t

frequency

1.5GHz 3GHz

2 GHz 3 GHz

5 GHz 3 GHz

1.5GHz 3GHz

2 GHz 3 GHz

5 GHz 3 GHz

1.5GHz 3GHz

2 GHz 3 GHz

5 GHz 3 GHz

1.5GHz 3GHz

Span

RBW Accuracy limit

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1MHz

1 MHz < –50

< –50 dBc

< –50 dBc

< –50 dB

dBc

c

Analog Phase Noise

10. Use the spectrum analyzer to measure non-harmonic spurious signal of the
Analog output over a frequency range of DC to 6 GHz (for the AWG706xB,
DC to 3 GHz). For example, note the reference level of the fundamental

veform, and then measure each spurious signal.

wa

11. Verify that the non-harmonic spurious signal falls within the limits given

the table. (See Table 2-6.)

in

12. Repeat steps 9 through 11 for each setting in the table.

13. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.

14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the

outputs.

15. Disconnect the test setup.

Required equipment Prerequisites

Spectrum analyzer

50 Ω SMA cable

SMA-N adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

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Performance Tests

1. Press the All Ou
outputs.

2. Use the 50 Ω SMA c able and SMA-N adapter to connect the Channel 1 Analog
connector on the AWG7000B to the INPUT connector on the spectrum
analyzer.

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
on the AWG7000B.

Figure 2-10: Equipment connections for verifying the analog phase noise

tputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the

nalog connector

4. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

5. On the AWG7000B, load the sine_32 waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List window appears.

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

Defined tab.

6. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

7. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

8. Make the AWG7000B and spectrum analyzer settings shown in the first row

(or the corresponding row for your instrument) of the table. (See 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 the table.

11. Repeat steps 8 through 10 for each row in the following table.

12. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 output.

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–27

Performance Tests

13. For the AWG7122

B Option 06: Repeat the test for the Interleave output. Set

the Timing Sampling Rate to 24 GS/s to turn on the Interleave.

Table 2 -7: Analog phase noise

AWG7000B model and settings Spectrum analyzer settings

Model

AWG712xB

AWG7121B
Option 02

AWG7122B
Option 06

AWG706

xB

Output mode

Direct out:
On/Off

——-

Interleave: Off

Interleave: On
Zeroing: Off

Interleave: On

:On

Zeroing

Direct out:
On/Off

Amplitude

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

0.5 Vp-p

1.0 Vp-p

Sampling
rate

12 GS/s

12 GS/s

12 GS/s

24 GS/s

24 GS/s

6GS/s

Center
frequency

375 MHz 50 k Hz 100 Hz

375 MHz 50 k Hz 100 Hz

375 MHz 50 k Hz 100 Hz

750 MHz 50 k Hz 100 Hz

750 MHz 50 k Hz 100 Hz

187.5 MHz 50 kHz 100 Hz

Span

14. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

RBW Accuracy Limit at

10 kHz offset

< –90 dBc/Hz

< –90 dBc/H

< –90 dBc/Hz

< –85 dBc/Hz

< –85 dBc/Hz

< –90 dB

z

c/Hz

15. Disconnect the test setup.

Figure 2-11: Example of the analog phase noise measurement

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Marker High and Low Level A ccuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

50 Ω BNC c able

SMA male-BNC female adapter

50 Ω BNC termination

BNC-dual banana adapter

50 Ω SMA termination

1. Perform Measuring Termination Resistance. (Seepage2-18,Measuring the
Termination Resistance.)

2. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

3. Use the 50 Ω BNC cable, SMA-BNC adapter, 50 Ω BNC termination, and
BNC-Banana adapter to connect the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector on the
AWG7000B to the HI and LO inputs on the digital multimeter.

Performance Tests

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

4. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 M
on the AWG7000B.

Figure 2-12: Equipment connection for verifying the marker high and low level accuracy

kr 1 connector

AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Technical Reference 2–29

Performance Tests

5. Press the Facto

ry Default button on the AWG7000B.

6. Press the Ch1 Select button on the AWG7000B.

7. On the AWG7000B, load the marker_hi waveform as an output waveform.

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform List window appears.

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

User Defined tab.

8. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

9. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

10. Make the AWG7000B High Level setting shown in the first row of the

following table:

Table 2-8: Marker High and Low level accuracy

High level settings Accuracy limits

+1.4V 1.185Vto1.615V

0.0 V –75 mV to +75 mV

–0.9 V –1.065 V to –0.735 V

Low level settings Accuracy limits

+0.9V 0.735Vto1.065V

0.0 V –75 mV to +75 mV

–1.4 V –1.615 V to –1.185 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

termination:

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

Where Term_R is the resistance of the 50 Ω BNC termination measured in
step 3 in the Measuring the Termination Resistance.(Seepage2-18.)

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

14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 for each row in the table. (See Table 2-8.)

15. In the Wav eform List window, select the marker_low waveform on the
User Defined tab.

16. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

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Performance Tests

17. Press the Run bu

18. Make the AWG7000B Low L

tton on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

evel setting shown in the first row of the table.

(See Table 2-8.)

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

termination:

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

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

22. Repeat steps 18 through 21 for each row in the table. (See Table 2-8.)

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

24. Move the SMA-BNC adapter from the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the

Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector and move the 50 Ω SMA termination from the
Channel 1 Mkr 2 connector to the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector.

NOTE. For the M

kr 1 output, read marker_hi and marker_low as marker_low and

marker_hi respectively.

25. Repeat steps 8 through 22.

26. Repeat steps 8 through 25 for Channel 1 Mkr 2 and M

27. For the AWG7122B or AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Channel 2 marker

outputs.

28. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

29. Disconnect the test setup.

Marker Output Delay A ccuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Sampling oscilloscope

Two 50 Ω SMA cables

Two 50 Ω SMA terminations

Two 50 Ω SMA attenuators

1. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

kr 2.

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

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2. Usea50Ω SMA cab
Mkr 1 connector on the AWG7000B to the CH1 connector on the sampling
oscilloscope.

3. Use the 50 Ω SMA cable and 50 Ω SMA attenuator to connect the
Channel 1 Analog connector on the AWG7000B to the TRIGGER DIRECT
connector on the sampling oscilloscope.

4. Use a 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 A
the AWG7000B.

5. Use the 50 Ω SMA termination to terminate the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector
on the AWG7000B.

le and 50 Ω SMA attenuator to connect the Channel 1

nalog connector on

Figure 2-13: Equipment connections for verifying the marker output delay accuracy

6. Set the sampling oscilloscope as follows:

a. Vertical scale: 250 mV/div

b. Horizontal scale: 100 ps/div

c. Trigger source: External Direct

d. Trigger level: 0 V

e. Trigger slope: positive

f. Measure: Pulse measurement > Pulse Time > Delay

7. Press the Factory Default button on the AWG7000B.

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8. On the AWG7000B

a. Select File > Open File....

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

System\PV directory, and then select the pv_awg7000b.awg file. The
Waveform Li

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

9. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to enable the channel 1 output.

10. Press the Run button on the AWG7000B to output the waveform.

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

waveform.

12. On the AWG7000B, 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

16. Move the SMA cable from the Channel 1 Mkr 1 connector to the Channel 1

the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B to disable the channel 1 output.

Mkr 2 c

onnector.

, load the square1 waveform as an output waveform.

st window appears.

17. Move the SMA termination from the Channel 1 M

nel 1 M

Chan

18. Press the Ch 1 On button on the AWG7000B 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 AWG7000B, set the Marker 2 delay value to 150 ps.

21. Repeat steps 13 and 14.

22. For the AWG7122B and AWG7062B: Repeat the test for the Marker 1 and

Marker 2 of the Channel 2.

23. Press the All Outputs On/Off button on the AWG7000B to turn off all the
outputs.

24. Disconnect the test setup.

kr 2 connector.

kr 1 connector to the

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DC Output Volt

age Accuracy

Required equipment Prerequisites

Digital multimeter

DC output lead set

Test leads (provided with the digital
multimeter)

1. Use the test

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

AWG7000B.

(See page 2-7, Prerequisites.)

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

Figure 2-14: Equipment connection for verifying the DC output voltage accuracy

3. Set the digital multimeter to the VDC mode.

4. On th

e AWG7000B, select the DC Outputs tab in the Settings window.

5. OntheDCOutputtab,settheDC1,DC2,DC3,andDC4levelstothe

ting shown in the first row of the following table:

set

Table 2-9: DC output voltage accuracy

Model DC output settings Accuracy limits

AWG7000B

+5 V 4.73 V to 5.27 V

+3 V 2.79 V to 3.21 V

0.0 V –120 mV to +120 mV

–3 V –3.21 V to -2.79 V

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

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7. Attach the blac

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

9. Verify that the DC output level falls within the limits given in the table.

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

11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for each row.

This completes the AWG7000B performance verification.

k test lead to the connector lead from DC1 GND.

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