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Operator’s Manual

T3AWG3K Series

Simple TrueArb

Rev. 1.7

Summary

GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................. 4

TO AVOID FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY ................................................................................................................................. 4

Use Proper Power Cord ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Ground the Product ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Observe All Terminal Ratings ................................................................................................................................ 4

Power Disconnect .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Do Not Operate Without Covers ........................................................................................................................... 4

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures .............................................................................................................. 4

Avoid Exposed Circuitry ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions. ........................................................................................................... 4

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. ....................................................................................................... 4

Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. .................................................................................................................. 4

Provide Proper Ventilation .................................................................................................................................... 4

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE HANDLING .................................................................................................................................... 7

EQUIPMENT RECYCLING ................................................................................................................................................... 7

PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 8

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................................ 8

KEY FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................ 9

INSTALLING YOU INSTRUMENT ............................................................................................................................ 10

OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 10

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................... 11

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 11

CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

ABNORMAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 12

POWER THE INSTRUMENT ON AND OFF ............................................................................................................................ 12

PROTECT YOUR INSTRUMENT FROM MISUSE ..................................................................................................................... 13

OBTAINING THE LATEST VERSION RELEASES ....................................................................................................................... 13

INSTALL SIMPLE TRUEARB APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................... 13

INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 16

FRONT PANEL T3AWG3352/3252 ............................................................................................................................... 16

FRONT PANEL T3AWG3354/3254 ............................................................................................................................... 17

FRONT PANEL T3AWG3358/3258 ............................................................................................................................... 18

Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Marker Output .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Trigger In ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Soft keyboard and rotary knob ........................................................................................................................... 20

Numeric Keypad .................................................................................................................................................. 21

REAR PANEL T3AWG3352/3252 ................................................................................................................................. 22

REAR PANEL T3AWG3354/T3AWG3254 – REAR PANEL T3AWG3358/T3AWG3258 ..................................................... 23

External Modulation Input Connector ................................................................................................................. 24

Reference Clock Input Connector ........................................................................................................................ 24

Reference Clock Output Connector ..................................................................................................................... 24

Digital Output connector .................................................................................................................................... 24

Sync In / Sync Out Connectors ............................................................................................................................. 25

QUICK START GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................ 26

SIMPLE TRUEARB APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................... 30

SIMPLE TRUEARB TOUCH UI .......................................................................................................................................... 30

USER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................ 32

SEQUENCER AREA ........................................................................................................................................................ 33

Sequencer area items .......................................................................................................................................... 35

Sequencer Toolbar .............................................................................................................................................. 36

WAVEFORM AREA ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Status Toolbar ..................................................................................................................................................... 42

COMMAND BAR ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Device Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 45

Channel Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 50

Marker Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 54

Sequencer Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 55

WAVEFORM LIST .......................................................................................................................................................... 57

CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 60

SAVE AS... .................................................................................................................................................................. 60

EXPORT CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................... 60

LOAD FROM… ............................................................................................................................................................. 61

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................... 61

REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 62

CALIBRATION AND DIAGNOSTIC .......................................................................................................................... 63

LICENSE ................................................................................................................................................................ 64

APPENDIX A – DIGITAL OPTION AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................. 66

1.1 T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA ................................................................................................................................... 69

1.2 B. T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL ................................................................................................................................. 70

CERTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 72

EMC COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 72

SAFETY COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 72

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................................................... 73

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 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 provides Mains disconnect.

Do Not Operate Without Covers

Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.

Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures

If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Avoid Exposed Circuitry

Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. Provide Proper Ventilation

Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper

ventilation.

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Safety Requirements

This section contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument operating in a correct and safe condition. You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this section.

Safety Symbols

Where the following symbols appear on the instrument’s front or rear panels, or in this manual, they alert you to important safety considerations.

This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.

This symbol warns of a potential risk of shock hazard.

This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.

This symbol is used to denote a frame or chassis connection.

This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.

On (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.

Off (Supply). This is the DC power connect/disconnect switch at the back of the instrument.

This symbol is used to denote Power. It is located on the front panel and denotes

Power On/Off status of the instrument.

This symbol is used to denote Direct Current.

This symbol is used to denote that the device connectors are sensitive to electrostatic

discharge

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CAUTION The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition

which, if not followed, could possibly cause damage to equipment. If a CAUTION is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.

WARNING The WARNING sign indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition

which, if not followed, could possibly cause bodily injury or death. If a WARNING is indicated, do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met.

CAT I Installation (Overvoltage) Category rating per EN 61010-1 safety standard and is applicable for the

instrument front panel measuring terminals. CAT I rated terminals must only be connected to source circuits in which measures are taken to limit transient voltages to an appropriately low level.

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Environmental considerations

Product End-of-life Handling

Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component.

Equipment Recycling

Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.

The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the European

Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE).

Preface

This manual describes the installation and operation of Arb T3AWG-3K Series using the Simple TrueArb software. Basic operations and concepts are presented in this manual. The easiest touch screen display interface allows to create waveforms scenarios, only in few screen touches.

In summary the True Arb technology provides AWG capabilities to the instrument where every data point is used to generate the output signal which has been stored in memory; the software architecture makes arbitrary waves easier to manipulate and more flexible once they’ve been created and it adds sequencing features to the instrument.

Package Contents

The standard T3AWG3K Series package includes the following:

• T3AWG325X or T3AWG335X Arbitrary Waveform Generator equipment

• Power Cord

• Performance/Calibration Certificate

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• Quick Start Guide

• CE certificate

Recommended Accessories T3AWG3352/3252

Item

Description

T3AWG3-8DIG/T3AWG3-8DIG-UPGRADE

8 Bit digital outputs (requires LVDS cable)

T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL

LVDS to LVTTL digital adapter probe

T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA

LVDS to SMA digital adapter cable

T3AWG3-8DIG-MSCAB

Digital output LVDS cable

T3AWG3-RACKMOUNT

Rack Mount Kit

Recommended Accessories T3AWG3354/3254

Item

Description

T3AWG3-16DIG-4CH/T3AWG3-16DIGUPGRADE-4CH

16 Bit digital outputs (requires 2 x LVDS cables)

T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL

LVDS to LVTTL digital adapter probe

T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA

LVDS to SMA digital adapter cable

T3AWG3-8DIG-MSCAB

Digital output LVDS cable

Recommended Accessories T3AWG3358/3258

Item

Description

T3AWG3-16DIG-8CH/T3AWG3-16DIGUPGRADE-8CH

16 Bit digital outputs (requires 2 x LVDS cables)

T3AWG3-32DIG-8CH/T3AWG3-32DIGUPGRADE-8CH

32 Bit digital outputs (requires 4 x LVDS cables)

T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL

LVDS to LVTTL digital adapter probe

T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA

LVDS to SMA digital adapter cable

T3AWG3-8DIG-MSCAB

Digital output LVDS cable

T3AWG3-SYNC

SYNC accessories for T3AWG3K-8CH

Mechanical Characteristics

Model T3AWG3352-T3AWG3252

Net Weight

6.5kg

Net Weight with Package

7 kg

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Overall Dimensions

Height: 143 mm Width: 362 mm Depth: 258 mm

Model T3AWG3354-T3AWG3254

Net Weight

6.5kg

Net Weight with Package

7 kg

Overall Dimensions

Height: 160 mm Width: 450 mm Depth: 340 mm

Model T3AWG3358-T3AWG3258

Net Weight

10.8kg

Net Weight with Package

11.3 kg

Overall Dimensions

Height: 160 mm Width: 450 mm Depth: 340 mm

Key features

The following list describes some of the key features of the T3AWG335X and T3AWG325X

• High resolution, high sampling rate: 16 Bits, 1.2GS/s

• Best output frequency vs amplitude trades off: 350Mhz, 48V voltage window

• 3 operating modes in the same instruments: Function Generator, Arbitrary Waveform Generator

or Digital Pattern Generator

• Very long memory: up to 1 GSample per channel

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• T3AWG3352/3252 Mixed signal generation: 2 analog output + 8 digital outputs (with T3AWG3-

8DIG option)

• T3AWG3354/3254 Mixed signal generation: 4 analog output + 16 digital outputs (with T3AWG3-

16DIG-4CH option)

• T3AWG3358/3258 Mixed signal generation: 8 analog output + 32 digital outputs (with T3AWG3-

32DIG-8CH option)

• Simple touch screen user interface to create complex waveforms scenarios just in few screen

touches

• Large 7 inch, 1024x600 capacitive touch LCD

• Touchscreen or Keypad data entering

• Windows 10 operating system

• USB and LAN interfaces

• Compact case size with the possibility of rack mounting in 3U

Installing you instrument

Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed in the Package Content paragraph.

NOTE. The instrument does not ship with a product software CD. To reinstall the product software,

follow the instructions in the paragraph “Obtaining the Latest Software Releases” to get the latest software release and the instructions in the paragraph “Install Simple TrueArb Application” to install the

application

Operating Requirements

CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.

Place the instrument on a cart or bench, observing clearance requirements:

• Top: 20 mm (0.8 in)

• Left and right side: 150 mm (5.9 in)

• Bottom: 20 mm (0.8 in)

• Rear: 75 mm (3 in)

CAUTION. Ensure that the equipment is positioned in a way that the disconnecting device can be readily

accessible.

The instrument is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean, dry, nonconductive environment. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of service.

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Environmental requirements

Before using this product, ensure that its operating environment is maintained within these parameters:

Temperature

Operating +5 °C to +40 °C (+41 °F to 104 °F) Non-operating -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

Humidity

Operating 5% to 80% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulk temperature of 29 °C at or below +40 °C, non-condensing. Non-operating 5% to 95% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 40 °C at or below +60 °C, non- condensing.

Altitude

Operating 3,000 m (9,843 feet) Non-operating 12,000 m (39,370 feet)

Power supply requirements

WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply voltage fluctuations do

not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.

No manual voltage selection is required because the AC Adapter automatically adapts to line voltage.

Source Voltage and Frequency

100 to 240 VAC ±10% @ 45-66 Hz

Power Consumption

T3AWG3352/3252 Maximum: 100W T3AWG3354/3254 Maximum: 130W T3AWG3358/3258 Maximum: 150W

WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Only use the power cord provided with your instrument

Cleaning

WARNING. To avoid personal injury, power off the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage

before performing any other following procedures.

Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps:

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• Remove loose dust on the outside the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid

scratching the front panel display.

• Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol

solution as a cleaner.

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the arbitrary waveform generator, do not use any

abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

Calibration

The recommended calibration interval is one year. Calibration should be performed by qualified personnel only.

Abnormal Conditions

Operate the instrument only as intended by the manufacturer. If you suspect the instrument’s protection has been impaired, disconnect the power cord and secure the instrument against any unintended operation. The instrument’s protection is likely to be impaired if, for example, the instrument shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses. Proper use of the instrument depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.

WARNING Any use of the instrument in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the instrument’s

safety protection.

Power the Instrument On and Off

Power On

• Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel.

• Use the front-panel power button to power on the instrument.

• Wait until the system shows windows desktop.

• The Simple TrueArb software will start automatically

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Power Off

• Close the application in use.

• Press the front-panel power button to power off the instrument.

Protect Your Instrument from Misuse

Check Input and Output Connectors

When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from the output connectors to avoid making the wrong connection.

CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument may be damaged. CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over ±15 Vpk to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be damaged.

Obtaining the Latest Version Releases

The latest release of the software may not be installed on your instrument. The latest version could be found on Teledyne LeCroy website (www.teledynelecroy.com) in the support area

Install Simple TrueArb Application

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If your instrument has already installed another version of the Simple TrueArb application, DO NOT uninstall it otherwise you will loose all the configurations and projects.

1. Download the Simple TrueArb setup package from Teledyne Lecroy website and decompress

it to instrument’s local disk.

2. Right click on the “Add-AppDevPackage.ps1” file and select Run with PowerShell to start the

installation.

3. When the application has been installed, press the “Enter” button to continue.

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Instrument Overview

Front Panel T3AWG3352/3252

7” Capacitive

Touch Screen

Soft Keyboard and Rotary Knob

Numeric Keypad

Power on/off button

Single ended analog outputs

Trigger In and Marker Output

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Front Panel T3AWG3354/3254

7” Capacitive

Touch Screen

Soft Keyboard and Rotary Knob

Single ended analog outputs

Trigger In and Marker Output

Numeric Keypad

2 USB 3.0 ports

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Front Panel T3AWG3358/3258

The Touch screen functionalities and features are described in the Simple TrueArb Application paragraph.

Analog Outputs

The T3AWG-3K Series instrument has 2/4/8 analog output channels, each one is single-ended and the connector type is a standard BNC.

Marker Output

The Marker Out is a digital output channel that generates a pulse related to the analog waveform. Its impedance is 50 Ohm and the output voltage amplitude ranges from 1 V to 2.5 V into 50 Ohm load. The Marker Out generates a digital pulse synchronous with the waveform depending on the Run Mode. To set the Marker Out parameters refer to the Marker Settings. The connector type is a standard BNC.

7” Capacitive

Touch Screen

Soft Keyboard and Rotary Knob

Single ended analog outputs

Trigger In and Marker Output

Numeric Keypad

2 USB 3.0 ports

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Marker Out Specification

Value

Connector

1 BNC for each pair of channels on the Front Panel

Output impedance

50 Ω

Output level (into 50 Ω)

1 V to 2.5 V

Important Note: the Marker Out 1 is linked to the Channel 1 and Channel 2, the Marker Out 2 is linked to the Channel Out 3 and Channel Out 4, the Marker Out 3 is linked to the Channel Out 5 and Channel Out 6, the Marker Out 4 is linked to the Channel Out 7 and Channel Out 8.

Model

Marker Out Connectors

T3AWG3352/3252

1 BNC on the Front Panel

T3AWG3354/3254

2 BNCs on the Front Panel

T3AWG3358/3258

4 BNCs on the Front Panel

Trigger In

The Trigger In (TRG. IN connector on the front panel) allows to control the generation by an external signal source. It has a selectable impedance of 1 kOhm or 50 Ohm. To know how to set the trigger parameters or the Run Mode refer to the paragraph “Trigger ”. In Continuous mode the Trigger In doesn’t have any effect.

Trigger In Specification

Value

Connector

BNC on the Front Panel

Number of connectors

Input impedance

1 kΩ or 50 Ohm selectable

Slope/Polarity

Positive or negative selectable

Trigger In signal (blue, top) that starts a burst of sine waveform (red, bottom)

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Soft keyboard and rotary knob

Most of the buttons you use with Simple TrueArb application are virtual ones on the touchscreen, but a few physical buttons control basic functions, such as the setting of amplitude, offset, frequency, etc.

A physical numeric keypad is available on the front-panel and it can be used instead of the virtual numeric pad.

A useful central knob is available for fine-tuning and adjustments during the on the fly set up operation. The rotary knob will change the value in continuous, analog fashion. The push button rotary knob lets you to change the value increment between Coarse and Fine adjustment. The → key will move the selected digit to the right and the  key will move the selected digit to right. You can keep pressed the rotating knob and rotate it on the right or on the left to change the Delta increment.

Rotary Knob Rotary Push Button Digit Selection Arrows

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Button

Description

HOME

If you are in a sub-menu page, use this button to return to the main page.

TRIGGER

Use this button to send an internal trigger to the instrument.

RUN

Use this button to start and stop the signal generation. If the button is on and green the

instrument is running while if it is off the instrument is stopped. Bushing the button will change the instrument state.

LEFT ARROW

Once the virtual numeric keypad will be opened, use this button to move to the left the digit selection cursor.

RIGHT ARROW

Once the virtual numeric keypad will be opened, use this button to move to the right the digit selection cursor.

TOUCH SCREEN OFF

Use this button to disable the touch screen.

AMPL./V HIGH

Use this button to set the high voltage level or the amplitude of the waveform.

FREQ/PERIOD

Use this button to set the period or the frequency of the waveform.

AWG <-> AFG

Use this button to switch between AFG mode and AWG operating mode.

OFFSET/V LOW

Use this button to set the low voltage level or the offset of the waveform.

PHASE/DELAY

N.A.

SETTINGS

Use this button to open the Settings page

CHANNEL SEL.

Use this button to change the output selection in the user interface

ALL OFF

Use this button to turn off all the outputs.

DEFAULT

Use this button to restore the default settings.

Numeric Keypad

The physical numeric keypad lets you to set the parameter value and their measure unit. Ones a parameter to be edited is selected by using the touch panel or the soft keyboard each number pressed in the keypad will be displayed in the display. The Bksp key is provided for deleting erroneous key presses. The [+/-] key will toggle the sign of the number being entered and may be pressed after terminating the entry. After the sign and the numeric portion of the desired value have been entered, the pressing of the multiplier button applies the parameter. The Enter button closes the virtual keyboard and will apply the entered value.

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When you select a parameter on the user interface, if you press a Unit Measure Range button it will automatically update the available range allowed for that parameter.

Unit Measure Range Button

Unit Measure Range

T/p

Tera / pico

G/n

Giga / nano

M/u

Mega / micro

k/m

Kilo / milli

For example if you select the Frequency parameter and you press k/m the unit measure range will be kHz, if you press M/u it will be MHz, if you press G/n it will be GHz, if you press T/p nothing will happen because that range is not available for the selected parameter. If both the two unit of measure of a Unit Measure Range button are available for the selected parameter (i.e. Mega and Micro), if you press the range button M/u, the range will switch accordingly between Mega and Micro.

Rear Panel T3AWG3352/3252

The callouts on this image gives the description of the corresponding connectors.

Digital Output Connector

• HDMI port

• VGA Out port

• PS/2 Mouse &

Keyboard ports

• 3 COM ports

• 2 USB 2.0 ports

• 2 USB 3.0 ports

• 2 LAN port

• Audio IN/OUT

• Ref Clk In: 5 to 100 MHz

• 10 MHz Ref Clock Output

• External Modulation Input

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Rear Panel T3AWG3354/T3AWG3254 and Rear Panel T3AWG3358/T3AWG3258

Digital Output Connectors:

Pod D, Pod C, Pod B, Pod A (T3AWG3358/3258)

Pod B, Pod A (T3AWG3354/3254)

• DVI port

• VGA Out port

• PS/2 Mouse &

Keyboard ports

• 2 DP ports

• 2 USB 2.0

• 4 USB 3.0 ports

• 1 Ethernet port

• Audio IN/OUT ports

• Ref Clk In: 5 to 100 MHz

• 10 MHz Ref Clock Output

• External Modulation Input

• Sync OUT / Sync IN Connectors

(T3AWG3358/3258 only)

• 2 slots for

Removable SSD

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External Modulation Input Connector

Important Note: this connector is not used by TrueArb application.

Reference Clock Input Connector

The T3AWG-3K can use an external clock source to generate the sampling clock frequency. This feature allows to synchronize the generator with an external clock. The connector type is a SMA.

Reference Clock Output Connector

This connector outputs the internal 10Mhz reference clock used to synthesize the DAC sampling clock. If the clock source is internal it produces a signal at 10 MHz, if the source is external it is disabled. The connector type is a SMA.

Digital Output connector

The T3AWG-3K series has optional 8/16/32-bit digital outputs, synchronized with the corresponding analog channels. The digital output pins are native LVDS standard and the maximum update rate is 1.2 Gbps for the T3AWG335X (1.0 Gbps for the T3AWG325X). The output connector is a customized version of the Mini-SAS HD standard connector. An optional

adapter cable to convert from Mini-SAS HD to SMA is available.

The mixed signal generation is a great solution for digital designs and validation, system synchronization and DAC/ADC tests.

Model

Connector Name

T3AWG3352/3252

Pod A

T3AWG3354/3254

Pod A, Pod B

T3AWG3358/3258

Pod A, Pod B, Pod C, Pod D

The digital output connector and the digital cable should be connected as shown in the picture below.

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Digital Connector on Two Channels model

Sync In / Sync Out Connectors

The purpose of those connectors is to connect and synchronize together multiple instruments: up to 4 instruments can be linked together. Those connectors are available on T3AWG3358/T3AWG3258 models only.

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Quick Start Guide

If you are a beginner user, you can follow the steps here below to generate your first waveform.

1. Connect the power cord and the push the front-panel on/off switch to turn on the

instrument.

2. Press the AWG/AFG button to switch from the Simple AFG to the Simple TrueArb

application. Wait until the Simple TrueArb application is executed and ready to accept new commands.

3. Connect the Output 1 of the instrument to the oscilloscope input with a cable, select 50 Ohm

load on the oscilloscope input.

5. Touch the settings button on the Simple TrueArb UI to open the instrument settings

window

6. Select Dev. Settings → General page, select Continuous as Run Mode

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7. Touch again the setting button to close the instrument settings window

8. By default the CH1, CH2 are disabled: it means that the outputs are mechanically disconnected

from the load and the digital outputs are in OFF state.

9. The waveform sequencer located at the top of the application starts by default with a single

entry with a sine waveform. Touch the Add Entry button to insert a new entry into the Channel1.

10. Touch the dropdown waveform list and change it from Sine to Ramp.

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11. Swipe down to switch from Channel 1 to Channel 2. In the Channel 2 by default the two

sequencer entries will be two Sine Waveforms.

12. Enable the output channels by pressing the CH1 and CH2 buttons located in the bottom of the

application so that they are no more grayed out.

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13. Touch the Entry 1 and set the Repetition[N]=2 than touch the Entry 2 and set Repetition[N]=3.

14. You can change the Amplitude/Voltage High and Offset/Voltage Low for each entry.

15. Press the RUN/STOP button and check the generated waveforms on the oscilloscope:

the Entry 1 should be repeated two times and the Entry 2 should be repeated three times.

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Simple TrueArb Application

The T3AWG-3K includes a 7” capacitive touch screen and Simple touch user interface based on a Microsoft Windows 10 platform. You can control instrument operations using one or all of the following entering methods:

• Touch Screen and Front-panel soft key controls

• Keyboard and mouse

Simple TrueArb Touch UI

Simple TrueArb UI is designed for touch to drive simplicity in operating with an Arbitrary Waveform Generator, by using the today’s modern technique, used on Tablet or smart phones, available in capacitive touch-screen displays. All the important instrument controls and settings are always one touch away:

• swipe down gesture to change the output channel

• swipe left or right to navigate through the sequencer entries

• pinch in-out to zoom the waveform graph

• use the touch-friendly virtual numeric keyboard to modify the parameters and to entry new

values on the fly

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It is sometimes necessary to create long waveform files to fully implement a DUT test. In case where portions of a waveforms must be repeated, the waveform sequencer functionalities can save you a lot of memory-intensive waveform programming. The Sequencer allows you to define the set of waveforms that will be generated, their sequence, the number of repetitions for each waveform and the generation conditions. The sequencer is mainly used for the following two purposes:

▪ Output waveform longer than hardware memory ▪ Change the output waveform quickly on a specific trigger conditions

A sequence is made of multiple entries; each entry contains analog and digital waveforms properly formatted.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The T3AWG-3K Series has a unique sequencer for all channels. Therefor the length and repetitions of each sequencer entry are common to all output channels. In the same way all analog and digital outputs share the same sampling clock. In this way they are synchronized each other.

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Entry 2

Entry 1

(square)

Entry 3

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User Interface Description

The Simple TrueArb software environment provides an easy access to all instrument features and parameters.

The TrueArb user interface consists of four main elements:

• Sequencer Area: the sequencer contains a list of entries that the user can add/remove to

create its own waveform scenario. Each entry can be repeated or changed in length. The sequencer is common to all channels.

• Sequencer Toolbar: this bar is contains elements that are used to navigate, add and remove

the sequencer items that will be described below.

• Waveform Area: It contains the Waveform Graph and the Waveform Parameters related to

the selected entry.

• Command Bar: in this bar there are elements to control the instrument operations, to

modify the instrument settings and to manipulate waveforms.

Sequencer Area

Waveform Area

Sequencer Toolbar

Command Bar

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As mentioned, the display is 7” capacitive touch screen display and you can use the gestures like in a mobile phone:

If you use the Swipe up or down gesture on the Waveform Area you can switch between the Output Channel 1, Output Channel 2, …, Output Channel N page.

If you use the Swipe left or right gesture on the Sequencer Area you can navigate through the sequencer entries.

Sequencer Area

The sequencer starts by default with a single entry with a Sine Waveform. You can touch on the “Add Entry Button” to insert a new entry into the sequencer.

The TrueArb inserts by default a Sine waveform into the new Entry

To modify the waveform of an entry of the sequencer, you can touch the waveform dropdown list that will open showing a list of all the waveforms available in the “Waveform List” (predefined or imported).

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Important Note: if you need to modify the waveform of the other channel that by default are automatically set to sine waveform when you add a new entry in the sequencer, you should use the swipe up/down gesture on the Graph Area or press the up/down arrow on the left side of the graph to change the Output Channel page. Than you can change the waveform by pressing the dropdown waveform list

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The maximum number of allowed sequencer entries is limited to 100 even if the hardware can

support up to 16384 entries. The maximum number of 16384 entries is supported by remote instrument programming.

Change the Output channel page

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Sequencer area items

• Memory Usage. Shows the percentage of memory used to store the waveforms placed in

the sequencer

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Sequencer Entry. Each sequencer item contains several information:

➢ The index of the Entry (Entry N). Each entry is enumerated starting from 1 up to 16384. ➢ The name of the Waveform assigned to the selected output channel in that entry. Each

output channel can have a different waveform assigned to the same sequencer entry.

➢ The number of Repetitions. Each entry can be repeated from 0 up to 4294967295 times.

If you touch the selection button in the entry, a second bar will open that will let you to:

➢ Select All the entries ➢ Deselect All the entries, ➢ Remove the Selected entry ➢ Close the bar.

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Sequencer Toolbar

This sequencer toolbar contains several buttons to navigate and control the sequencer that are described here below in detail:

Sequencer Toolbar

Description

First Entry Button – Press this button to go

to the first entry.

Last Entry Button – press this button to go to the last entry.

Goto Entry Button – Use this button to go to the Entry N.

Add Prev. Button – Use this button to add a sequencer entry before the selected entry.

Add Next. Button – Use this button to add a sequencer entry after the selected entry.

Remove Button – Use this button to remove the selected entry.

Sequencer Warnings

Warnings are shown in the sequencer toolbar in case one or more channel waveforms have been assigned to an entry with a different length. The upper warning gives is general warning that notifies this condition. Additional warnings are displayed inside the entries where the warning condition is detected. In presence of warnings the application will modify the mismatching waveforms during the execution to match the entry length using the strategy specified in the Sample increasing/decreasing strategy parameter (Device Settings -> General page)

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Waveform Area

This area is divided in two main sections, the Waveform Graph area that contains a graphical representation of the channel waveform and the Waveform Parameters area.

The Waveform Graph gives a description of the waveform assigned to the current channel and sequencer entry. The waveform is described as:

➢ The waveform shape ➢ The waveform duration and frequency ➢ The waveform amplitude

The waveform length in term of number of samples as it was originally defined in the Waveform List (described below)

The Waveform Parameters area is divided in two parts. The left part contains the vertical parameters of the selected waveform in terms of Amplitude[Vpp] and Offset[V] or Voltage High[V] / Voltage Low [V]. These two parameters can be specified independently for each sequencer entry and for each output channel. In the right part there are the Repetitions[N] and the Entry Length[N] for the selected sequencer entry. These two parameters are specific for the selected sequencer entry. In particular Repetitions[N] is the number of repetitions of the selected sequencer entry. These parameters are common to all the channels in the same sequencer entry. Note: Repetitions[N]=1 means that the waveform is executed only once.

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Amplitude[Vpp] parameter

It defines the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the waveform expressed in Volts.

Offset[V]

It defines the voltage of (Vmax+Vmin)/2 expressed in Volts where Vmax is the maximum level of the waveform and Vmin is the minimum level of the waveform

Voltage High[V]

It defines the maximum level of the waveform expressed in Volts

Voltage Low[V]

It defines the minimum level of the waveform expressed in Volts

Waveform Vertical Parameters

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• The maximum value of repetitions is infinite: Repetitions[N]=Infinite

• Entry Length[N]=2048 is the length of the selected sequencer entry

• The minimum entry length is 32 samples. The entry length granularity is :

o 1 if the entry length is > 384 o 16 if entry length is ≥ 32 and ≤ 384 samples

• The Waveform length is the original length of the waveform in term of number of samples

• The entry length can be different from the waveform length because the entry length is the

same for all the instrument channels while the waveform length can be different. In case the entry length and the waveform length are different the original waveform will be manipulated (resampled/cut/extended) to match the entry length

• The maximum value of repetitions is infinite. To set the repetitions to infinite open the On-

Screen Keyboard and press the “INF” button.

You can touch the parameter area to open the Virtual numeric keypad, edit the parameter value and its measure unit.

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Below there is a description of the keypad items:

1. Parameter Name and Value: This area of the virtual keyboard displays the parameter name,

value and unit of measure.

2. Numeric Keypad: this area contains the keys to edit the number that will be displayed in the

area 1. The [+/-] key will toggle the sign of the number being entered and can be pressed at the end of the number editing. Touch the “MIN” and “MAX” buttons to set the minimum and maximum allowed value for the selected parameter. Use the “DEF” button to set the default value.

3. Arrows: The left/right arrows allow to move the cursor or select the different digit position as

the arrows on the front panel. The up/down arrows allow to modify the value.

4. Measurement Unit: After typing the numeric value these buttons can apply a different

multiplier of the measurement unit. When a measurement unit is pressed, the value is applied on the fly.

5. Coarse / Fine: the coarse/fine button let you to modify the granularity of the increment.

You can increment or decrement the selected parameter using the UP/DOWN arrows button or rotating knob on the front panel. When Fine is selected, the increment is of 1 unit at the current cursor position. When Coarse is pressed, the Delta increment is displayed in the parameter area and the parameter value changes in steps of the selected increment. You can keep pressed the knob and rotate it on the right or on the left to change the Delta Coarse increment.

6. Control Buttons: The “Close” button closes the virtual keypad without applying any changes on

the instrument while the “Enter” button confirms the changes and it applies them on the

instrument.

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“Bksp” (backspace) button is provided for deleting erroneous key presses, “Delete” button

deletes all digit of the textbox.

7. The horizontal scrollbar allows to change quickly the selected value. The position specifies the

value between the allowed minimum and the maximum. The increment/decrement value entered by the rotary knob or by the scrollbar are applied to the instrument on the fly.

Waveform warnings

A warning is shown in the waveform graph in case the channel waveforms length is different from the entry length. The upper warning gives is general warning that notifies this condition. Additional warnings are displayed inside the entries where the warning condition is detected. In presence of warnings the application will modify the mismatching waveforms during the execution to match the entry length using the strategy specified in the Sample increasing/decreasing strategy parameter (Device Settings -> General page)

Warning: channel waveform length

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Status Toolbar

Trigger Information indicator: provides information on the trigger signal condition.

o The Trigger status led notifies you that the instrument has received a trigger signal o The Waiting Trigger led notifies you when the instrument is waiting for a trigger signal. o The Trigger too fast led notifies you that the trigger event has been latched, but the

trigger frequency is too high and the instrument cannot be rearmed before the completion of the previous trigger event. In this situation some trigger events may be lost.

Command Bar

The command bar contains several touch buttons to control the instrument and its layout changes depending on the model (in the 4/8 channel models some buttons can be located in the More menu instead of in the Command Bar). Below a detailed description of this bar is provided.

Command Bar Buttons

Description

RUN/STOP Button – Use this button to set

the instrument in Running state (or Ready to receive a Trigger) or in the Stopped state. If the button is green the instrument is running while if it is grey the instrument is stopped. Pushing the button will change the instrument state.

Trigger Button – Use this button to send an internal software trigger to the instrument. Independently from the setting this trigger is always received.

Output Channels Buttons - Press CH1, CH2,…,CH N, DIG to change the Output Channel page. If you press again the Channel button, you will turn it OFF/ON. When a channel is OFF, it is mechanically disconnected from the output.

The DIG button means “Digital” and it will

connect/disconnect the Digital Signals. When digital signals are disabled they will keep

logic “zero” value at the output.

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Settings Button – Use this button to open the output channel Settings, device Settings, Marker Settings and Sequencer Settings. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Wavef. List – Use this button to open a page where you can Import/Export a waveform from file. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Default – Use this button to restore the default value of all parameters of the instrument.

Numeric Keyboard Button – Use this button to enable or disable the virtual numeric keyboard.

Remote – Use this button to open the SCPI server page. In that page you can enable or disable the SCPI server and see the sequence of commands sent to the instrument and its response.

Beep – Use this button to enable or disable the beep audio signal when the user touches a button.

More Button – Use this button to have access to other instrument features. These buttons are explained in the following table.

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More Button Menu Items

Description

Exit Button – Press this button to close the

application.

Full/Float Button – press this button to maximize or reduce the application screen; in this way you can access to Windows OS.

Load From Button – Use this button to load a configuration file. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Save As – Use this button to Save the Current configuration into an existing one or create a new one. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Export – Use this button to export the current configuration. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Remote Control Button – Use this button to open the SCPI server page. In that page you can enable or disable the SCPI server and see the sequence of commands sent to the instrument and its response.

Change Format – Use this button to change the waveform vertical parameters from Voltage High(V) and Voltage Low(V) to Amplitude(Vpp)/Offset(V)

Change Application – Use this button to switch from AWG to AFG application.

About Button – Use this button to check the credits, the software and firmware release number and the instrument serial number.

Help Button – Use this button to open the User Manual.

Calibration button – Use this button to enter the Calibration and Diagnostic page. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

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Waveform Editor – Use this button to open the Waveform Editor software. (For more information please refer to the Waveform Editor User Manual).

License button – Use this button to enter the License setup page. (For more information, please refer to the relative section).

Settings

Touch the “Settings” button to open the page relative to the Device Settings, Channel Settings, Marker Setting and Sequencer Setting.

Device Settings

The device settings are common for all the instrument and they are grouped in General settings, Timing settings and Trigger settings.

General

Run Mode The Run Mode defines the sequencer execution flow:

• Continuous: when the RUN/STOP button is pressed each waveform will loop as written in the

entry repetition parameter and the entire sequence is repeated circularly until the user presses the RUN/STOP button as shown in the picture below

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• Single/Burst: when the RUN/STOP button is pressed the instrument waits for a trigger event.

When the trigger event occurs each waveform will loop as written in the entry repetition parameter and the entire sequence will be repeated circularly many times as written in the Burst Count[N] parameter. If you set Burst Count[N]=1 the instrument is in Single mode and the sequence will be repeated only once.

• Triggered Continuous: when pressing the RUN/STOP button the instrument waits for a trigger

event. When the trigger event occurs each waveform will loop as written in the entry repetition parameter and the entire sequence will be repeated circularly until the user will press the RUN/STOP button.

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N if burst / 1 if single

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• Stepped: after pressing the RUN/STOP button each entry waits for a trigger event before its

execution. The waveform of the entry will loop as written in the entry repetition parameter. After the generation of an entry has completed, the last sample of the current entry or the first sample of the next entry is held until the next trigger is received. At the end of the entire sequence the execution will restart from the first entry.

Note: if you set Infinite repetitions on one entry, the Trigger event lets you jump to the next one.

Wait Trigger On Defines the behaviour of the output during the wait trigger condition in the Triggered Run Modes. If “First sample” is selected the first waveform sample of the next entry is held until the next trigger is received. If “Last sample” is selected the last waveform sample of the current entry is held until the next trigger is received.

Start Trigger

Trigger

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Resampling Strategy

It defines the strategy to adapt the original waveform length to the sequencer entry length. The “Sample increasing strategy” parameter defines the strategy used to adapt the waveform length to the sequencer entry length in the case where the original waveform length is shorter than the sequencer entry length. The techniques adopted can be:

• Interpolation: it performs a linear interpolation between the waveform samples

• Return Zero: it fills with ‘0’s the tail of the waveform

• Hold Last: it holds the last value of the waveform

• Samples Multiplication: it repeats the waveform samples

The “Sample decreasing strategy” parameter defines the strategy used to adapt the waveform length to the sequencer entry length in the case where the original waveform length is longer than the sequencer entry length. The techniques adopted can be:

• Decimation: it reduces the number of samples maintaining the waveform shape

• Cut tail: it cuts the tail of the waveform reducing its size

• Cut head: it cuts the head of the waveform reducing its size.

Timing

• Sampling Clock[Hz]: specifies the Arbitrary Waveform Generator Sample Rate.

• Sampling Clock Source: specifies the clock source as Internal or External.

If Internal Clock is selected, the sampling clock is synthesized using a reference clock generated internally.

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If External is selected, the sampling clock is synthesized using the clock provided externally to the Ref.Clock In SMA connector. When the External is selected, the Reference Clock[Hz] control will appear and the user needs to specify the Reference Clock frequency[Hz].

Trigger

The Trigger settings are common for all the channels

Trigger In Setting

Description

Source

Trigger Button: the Trigger event is provided to the instrument by the

Trigger button on the keyboard or Trigger button on the menu bar or from a Remote Command. Timer: The Trigger event is internally generated by a Timer. The Timer count interval is set by Interval [s] textbox. Trigger In Connector: the Trigger event is generated by the signal applied externally on the BNC connector (TRIGGER IN) when it crosses the selected Threshold with the selected Slope. You can select Threshold value and Slope using the relative textbox and slider. Note: The Trigger buttons and the Trigger from remote command are always active, independently from the selecting Trigger Source.

Interval [s]

Sets the timer count interval. It has effect only when the trigger Source is Timer. The edited value is automatically rounded to the closest value that the hardware can implement.

Edge

The Slope can be positive or negative. When Rising Edge is selected the trigger is detected when the signal on the “TRIGGER IN” BNC connector crosses the threshold from low to high. The Falling Edge option is the

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opposite. “Both Edges” means that Trigger is sensitive to both edges of the signals. It has effect only when the selected Source is External.

Threshold [V]

It is the threshold that the external signal applied to the “TRIGGER IN” connector must cross to issue a Trigger event to the instrument. It has effect only when the selected Source is External.

Impedance

It selects if the “TRIGGER IN” connector impedance: 1 KOhm or terminated into 50 Ohm.

Channel Settings

The channels settings page allows to manage the parameters of the analog and digital channels

CH 1, CH2, …, CH N analog channel page

• Amplitude Scale[%]: this parameter that can be modified at run-time to adjust the waveform

amplitude while the instrument is running and it is applied to all the waveforms contained in the sequencer. It is expressed in % and it has a range of 0% to 100%. 100% means that the waveform keeps its original amplitude.

• Skew[s]: this parameter defines a fine time delay among the analog output channels in order to

de-skew the outputs. The resolution is about 3 ps and depends on the sampling frequency as well

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as the maximum time skew allowed. The edited value is automatically rounded to the closest value that the hardware can implement.

• Output Impedance: defines the output impedance of the analog outputs. It can be set 50 Ohm

or Low Impedance (5 Ohm).

• Polarity: when “Negative” is selected the analog output signal will be inverted.

• Base Line Offset[V]: defines the DC offset value added to the output signal respect to the ground

level.

Digital Channels

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• Digital Channels: it is possible to enable up to 8 digital line on two channels model, up to 16 on

four channels model and up to 32 on eight channels model.

If the Digital Channels number is 0, the DIG button will be disabled. If two or more

digital lines are selected the DIG button can be touched to enable/disable the digital lines. Once the digital channels are enabled (≥ 2 digital channels selected) it is possible to access to the Digital Channels Page (see the picture below) to define the digital waveform sequence as for the analog channel page. IMPORTANT NOTE: enabling the digital lines will cause a decrease of resolution in the analog output channels as shown in the following table

Number of digital lines

CH1 Resolution

CH2 Res.

CH3 Res.

CH4 Res.

CH5 Res.

CH6 Res.

CH7 Res.

CH8 Res.

16 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

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12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

16 bits

12 bits

16 bits

12 bits

14 bits

12 bits

• Voltage Level[V]: this parameter defines the output voltage level (in Volt) of the LVDS to LVTTL

Digital Probe. Please note that it will take effect only when the Digital Option is installed in the instrument and with the LVDS to LVTTL probe connected.

• Skew[s]: it sets the delay between the analog channels and the digital channels in order to de-

skew the analog and digital outputs. The skew between analog/digital channels depends on the sampling frequency: the minimum skew is 1 clock cycle @ the sampling frequency. The edited value is automatically rounded to the closest value that the hardware can implement.

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Marker Settings

On the marker output page you can set the behaviour and parameters of the Marker signal that is provided at the front panel MARKER OUT BNC connector.

On four and eight channels model, press the marker button to change the selection of the Marker signal. The available Marker signals depend on the instrument Model, refer to the Marker Output section for a complete description.

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Marker Mode:

• Automatic: the marker has a behavior that depends on the Run Mode. In detail: o Continuous: the instrument generates a Marker pulse of the duration from 6ns to 12 ns

(depending on the sampling frequency), synchronous with the analog outputs, for each sequencer entry and for each repetition.

o Single/Burst: each time a trigger event has been received, while the instrument is

waiting for a trigger event, a Marker pulse is generated of the duration from 6ns to 12 ns (depending at the sampling frequency).

o Triggered Continuous: at the start event the instrument generates a Marker pulse of

the duration from 6ns to 12 ns (depending at the sampling frequency).

o Stepped: each time a trigger event is received, while the instrument is waiting for a

trigger event, a Marker pulse is generated of the duration from 6ns to 12 ns (depending at the sampling frequency). In case an entry with infinite repetitions is being executed, if a trigger event occurs, a Marker pulse will be generate and the execution will skip to the next entry. In this case the Marker pulse is not synchronous with the waveform of next entry

• Fixed To Low Voltage/ Fixed To High Voltage: the marker level is fixed to low level or high level.

• Replicate Digital 0: it means that The Marker Out will behave like the Digital line 0 output. This

choice is available only when the digital option is installed and the Digital Channels parameter (Channel Settings -> DIG page) is > 0.

Marker Skew[s]: defines the skew between the marker and the analog channels. The resolution is 78 ps. The edited value is automatically rounded to the closest value that the hardware can implement.

Voltage Level[V]: it sets the Marker high level Voltage. The Low level is fixed to 0V.

Sequencer Settings

The sequencer setting page contains some parameter to define the strategy to manage the length of the sequencer entries in relationship with the length of the channel waveforms defined for each entry.

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Sequencer item Length Strategy:

• Adapt to the longer analog waveform: if this option is selected the length of an entry of the

sequencer by default will be equal to the length of the longer channel waveform, among all analog channels, assigned to the entry.

• Adapt to the shorter analog waveform: if this option is selected the length of an entry of the

sequencer by default will be equal to the length of the shorter channel waveform, among all analog channels, assigned to the entry.

• Apply the default value: if this option is selected the length of an entry of the sequencer by

default will be equal to the value specified in the Sequencer Item Default Length [N] parameter

The length of each entry can be manually and individually overwritten by changing the Entry Length [N] parameter in the Waveform Parameters section of the Waveform Area. Anyway if a change in any channel waveform of the entry occur, the length of the entry will be recalculated using the strategy specified in the Sequencer item Length Strategy parameter.

Sequencer Item Default Length [N]: this parameter specifies the length of the sequencer entries in the case when the Sequencer item Length Strategy parameter is set to Apply the default value.

Warnings Enabled: this parameter enables or disables the warnings shown in the Sequencer Toolbar and in the Waveform Area that notify that one or more channel waveforms have been assigned to an entry with a different length. This situation will cause the application the modify the mismatching waveforms during the execution to match the entry length using the strategy specified in the Sample increasing/decreasing strategy parameter (Device Settings -> General page)

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Waveform List

Press the button to open the Waveform List page that collects all the waveforms available in the current configuration.

The T3AWG-3K series contains by default a set of Factory Predefined Waveforms that are common to all configurations. The Predefined Waveforms are the ones in red color on the list, the imported waveforms are the ones in gray.

Please note that:

• You can build your own set of Predefined Waveform promoting waveforms in the list to

Predefined ones.

• You can delete a Predefined waveform for the exception of ZERO for digital waveforms and SINE

for analog waveforms.

• If you want to restore the Factory Predefined waveforms, you should press the

button. Please note that the imported waveforms previously

promoted as Predefined will not be deleted.

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How to import an Analog/Digital waveform from a file

Import button allow you to import data from a file to create a new waveform The supported ﬁle formats are:

• TXT – New line (\n) separated text file (one column only with no header)

• .ZIP – Compressed file in binary proprietary format

• .trc – LeCroy oscilloscope binary file format

1. Press the import button and the Windows File Browser will open, select the txt or zip file you

would like to import. The Import page will open.

2. In the Import dialog, the Name and Description fields will be automatically filled with default

values.

3. Select the Waveform Type you would like to import (“Analog” or “Digital”).

If “Analog” is selected the waveform data will be interpreted as a single column of values (the header is not allowed). The imported waveform is normalized so that the user can easily adjust its amplitude/offset using the Waveform parameters in the Graph area of the sequencer. If “Digital” is selected each data point is represented by a 32 bit unsigned integer where the value of each bit is transferred to the corresponding digital line (Bit 0 -> Digital Line 0, Bit 1 -> Digital Line 1, …).

4. Press OK to confirm or Close to cancel the operation.

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How to export an Analog/Digital waveform to a file

• Select an analog or digital waveform on the waveform list

• Press the button

• The exported waveform will be stored in a proprietary binary .zip file format that can be shared

with other instruments running the same application.

• You can export also the Predefined waveforms.

Please note this special case: if you export a Predefined waveform and then you try to import it again on the list, it will be imported as a standard analog or digital waveform.

How to promote an Analog/Digital waveform to a Predefined

• Select an imported analog or digital waveform on the waveform list

• Press the button

• The waveform will appear on the list in red color to show that it has been promoted to

Predefined.

How to edit an Analog/Digital Waveform

• Prerequisites: “Waveform Editor” software installed

• Select an analog or digital waveform on the waveform list

• Press the button to launch the “Waveform Editor”

• Please refer to the “Waveform Editor” user manual for a complete explanation about editing

and creating waveforms.

How to create a new Analog/Digital Waveform

• Prerequisites: “Waveform Editor” software installed

• Press the button in the More… menu to launch the “Waveform Editor”

• Please refer to the “Waveform Editor” user manual for a complete explanation about editing

and creating waveforms.

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Configurations

A configuration contains the data in proprietary format relative to the channel waveforms inserted into the sequencer and all the instrument and sequencer parameters.

Save As...

A configuration can be saved by means of the “Save As” button that will open the following dialog box. The configuration will be saved in the configuration list that can be accessed by the “Load From” dialog box

In this page you can add a new configuration entry or overwrite an existing one. To create a new configuration entry, it is necessary to write a name in the text box in the bottom of the page and click on “Add New”.

Export Configuration

If you touch the Export Configuration button a proprietary binary .zip file relative to the current configuration will be exported. The exported file can be used to share configurations between different users or instruments.

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Load From…

Touching the “Load From” button in the “More” menu, a page will be opened that shows the list of all the saved and imported configurations. If you select an existing Configuration, you will load all the settings into the instrument. In the “Load From” page it is also possible to manage the configuration list: you can delete, import or lock a configuration. When a configuration is locked it can’t be deleted or overwrited.

If you touch the Import Configuration button you can import the configuration file that comes from a different machine or from a different user. The imported configuration will be inserted in the “Load From” list.

Remote Control

The “Remote” button located in the Command Bar opens the page of the SCPI server. In that page there is the list of all the commands received by the SCPI server and its replies. If the text of the command is displayed in green it means that the command is correct and it has been accepted by the server. If the text of the command is displayed in red it means that the command is wrong and it hasn’t been accepted by the server.

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In the top of the page the Host Name and the IP Address of the instrument are shown. The slider on the right side of the page allows to enable or disable the SCPI server. By default it is enabled.

Remote Desktop Connection

If you need to connect to the instrument using the remote desktop connection, you should insert the following credentials:

Computer Name: awg3000 User Name: awg3000 Password: 1234

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Calibration and Diagnostic

The calibration button in the More.. menu opens the Calibration and Diagnostic page.

Below a description of the actions executed by pressing the buttons located in the page:

• Warm up button: touching this button will start the warm up instrument procedure that will

take 30 minutes. The elapsed time is shown. The procedure can be stopped by touching the Stop button located at the bottom right of the Warm Up page

• Calibration button: touching this button will start the self-calibration of the instrument. The logs

of the procedure are displayed in a text box that can be saved at the end of the procedure for further analysis.

• Diagnostic button: touching this button will start the self-diagnostic of the instrument. The logs

of the procedure are displayed in a text box that can be saved at the end of the procedure for further analysis.

• Load Factory button: touching this button will load the factory calibration parameters.

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License

The license button in the More.. menu opens the License page that serves to manage the license options.

Touching the Add New License button it is possible enter a new licence key to enable any of the following licences:

T3AWG-3352/3252 models

a. T3AWG3-M: memory extension to 256 MSamples per channel b. T3AWG3-X: memory extension to 512 MSamples per channel c. T3AWG3-XL: memory extension to 1024 MSamples per channel d. T3AWG3-HV: hi voltage output (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) e. T3AWG3-8 DIG: 8 channel digital license f. T3AWG3-M-UPGRADE: memory extension to 256 MSamples per channel g. T3AWG3-X-UPGRADE: memory extension to 512 MSamples per channel h. T3AWG3-XL-UPGRADE: memory extension to 1024 MSamples per channel i. T3AWG3-HV-UPGRADE: hi voltage output (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) j. T3AWG3-8DIG-UPGRADE: 8 channel digital license

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T3AWG-3354/3254 models

a. T3AWG3-XL-4CH: 1024 Mpt/Ch Memory Option for T3AWG3K-4CH b. T3AWG-XL-UPGRADE-4CH: 1024 Mpt/Ch Memory Upgrade-4CH c. T3AWG3-HV-4CH: High Voltage (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) for T3AWG3K-4CH d. T3AWG3-HV-UPGRADE-4CH: High Voltage (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) UPGRADE for T3AWG-

4CH

e. T3AWG3-16DIG-4CH:16 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable) for T3AWG3K-

4CH

f. T3AWG3-16DIG-UPGRADE-4CH:16 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable)

UPGRADE for T3AWG3K-4CH

T3AWG-3358/3258 models

a. T3AWG3-XL-8CH: 1024 Mpt/Ch Memory Option for T3AWG3K-8CH b. T3AWG-XL-UPGRADE-8CH: 1024 Mpt/Ch Memory Upgrade-8CH c. T3AWG3-HV-8CH: High Voltage (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) for T3AWG3K-8CH d. T3AWG3-HV-UPGRADE-8CH: High Voltage (12 Vpp on 50 Ohm) UPGRADE for T3AWG-

8CH

e. T3AWG3-16DIG-8CH: 16 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable) for T3AWG-8CH f. T3AWG3-16DIG-UPGRADE-8CH: 16 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable)

UPGRADE for T3AWG-8CH

g. T3AWG3-32DIG-8CH: 32 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable) for T3AWG-8CH h. T3AWG3-32DIG-UPGRADE-8CH: 32 Digital Output Channels (incl. Mini-SAS cable)

UPGRADE for T3AWG-8CH

To get the licence key please contact your distributor sales representative.

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Appendix A – Digital Option and accessories

When you buy the digital option, you will receive a software licence key and 1 mini-SAS HD cable 1m long. Be careful that even if this cable has the same mechanical dimension of SFF-8644 standard the electrical connection are customized, so it's not possible to use standard mini-SAS HD cables otherwise the unit will be damaged.

There are also two additional accessories available to be used with the digital outputs. These accessories must be bought separately because they are not included in the digital option. The two accessories are:

• The T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA cable. This is a mini-SAS to SMA cable adapter. It allows to convert the

8 digital LVDS output of the mini-SAS connector into 16 SMA connectors (2 SMA per LVDS pair)

• The T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL. This is a probe that can be connected to the mini-SAS HD cable provided

with the dig license and it allows to convert LVDS output of the mini-SAS HD connector into LVTTL standard signals.

The end of the mini-SAS HD cable provided with the digital options mechanically mates with standard mini-SAS HD connectors while the electrical connection is different from the standard. So if you need to connect the mini-SAS HD cable provided with the digital option you custom pcb to you can use standard mini-SAS HD connectors (e.g. Amphenol 10112626-101LF, Amphenol 10112632-101LF, Amphenol 10120666-101LF, TE Connectivity 2198484-1, TE Connectivity 2227580-1) but you should take case of using the electrical connection shown below. The connection of the T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA cable adapter (mini-SAS HD to 16 SMA adapter cable) are also described in the table below.

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Mini-SAS HD connector pinout

Mini-SAS HD connector

Assigned signal

T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA Mini SAS HD to 16 SMA cable (8 LVDS output)

+12Vcc

GND

SMA Ground

DO7_P

DO 7_P

DO7_N

DO 7_P

GND

DO0_P

DO 0_P

DO0_N

DO 0_N

GND

SMA Ground

CS1 (RESERVED). Do not connect.

+12Vcc

GND

SMA Ground

DO6_P

DO 6_P

DO6_N

DO 6_N

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GND

SMA Ground

DO1_P

DO 1_P

DO1_N

DO 1_N

GND

SMA Ground

+5Vcc

GND

SMA Ground

D5_P

DO 5_P

D5_N

DO 5_N

GND

SMA Ground

D2_P

DO 2_P

D2_N

DO 2_N

GND

SMA Ground

SCL (RESERVED). Do not connect.

SDA (RESERVED). Do not connect.

GND

SMA Ground

D4_P

DO 4_P

D4_N

DO 4_N

GND

SMA Ground

D3_P

DO 3_P

D3_N

DO 3_N

GND

SMA Ground

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1.1 T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA

The T3AWG3-8DIG-SMA cable adapter converts from the Mini SAS HD connector located on the rear of the instrument to 16 SMA connectors. This cable ensures the best signal integrity and flexibility required for transmitting the high speed digital signals provided by the T3AWG-3K generator series.

Output connector

SMA

Output type

LVDS

Number of SMA

16 (8 bits)

Cable type

Proprietary standard

Cable Length

1 meter

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1.2 B. T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL

The T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL is a 8 bit LVDS to LVTTL converter that converts LVDS differential signals provided by the mini-SAS HD digital connector to standard LVTTL single ended signals. The probe provides the possibility to programme by software the voltage high level of the TTL signals from 0.8V to

3.8V. The T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL probe max bit rate is 125 Mbps @ 0.8V and 400 Mbps@3.6V.

Important Note: the T3AWG3-8 DIG/T3AWG3-8DIG-UPGRADE does not include the T3AWG3-8DIG-TTL that must be bought separately.

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Below the description of the TTL signal connector is provided.

Output connector

20 position 2.54 mm 2 Row IDC Header

Output electrical standard

LVTTL

Output impedance

50 Ω nominal

Output voltage

0.8V to 3.8V programmable (same for all channels)

Maximum Update Rate

125 Mbps @ 0.8V and 400 Mbps @ 3.6V

Dimensions

W 52 mm – H 22 mm – D 76 mm

Input Connector

Proprietary standard

Cable Length

1 meter

Cable Type

Proprietary

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Certifications

Teledyne LeCroy certifies compliance to the following standards as of the time of publication. Please see the EC Declaration of Conformity document shipped with your product for current certifications.

EMC Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - EMC

The instrument meets intent of EC Directive 2014/30/EU for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: EN 61326-1:2013, EN 61326-2-1:2013 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. 1

Electromagnetic Emissions:

EN 55011:2010, Radiated and Conducted Emissions Group 1, Class A

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EN 61000-3-2/A2:2009 Harmonic Current Emissions, Class A EN 61000-3-3:2008 Voltage Fluctuations and Flickers, Pst = 1

Electromagnetic Immunity:

EN 61000-4-2:2009 Electrostatic Discharge, 4 kV contact, 8 kV air, 4 kV vertical/horizontal coupling planes 4 EN 61000-4-3/A2:2010 RF Radiated Electromagnetic Field, 3 V/m, 80-1000 MHz; 3 V/m, 1400 MHz - 2 GHz; 1 V/m, 2 GHz - 2.7 GHz EN 61000-4-4/A1:2010 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst, 1 kV on power supply lines, 0.5 kV on I/O signal data and control lines 4 EN 61000-4-5:2006 Power Line Surge, 1 kV AC Mains, L-N, L-PE, N-PE 4 EN 61000-4-6:2009 RF Conducted Electromagnetic Field, 3 Vrms, 0.15 MHz - 80 MHz EN 61000-4-11:2004 Mains Dips and Interruptions, 0%/1 cycle, 70%/25 cycles, 0%/250 cycles

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To ensure compliance with all applicable EMC standards, use high-quality shielded interface cables.

Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when the instrument is

connected to a test object.

This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause

electromagnetic interference.

Meets Performance Criteria “B” limits of the respective standard: during the disturbance, product

undergoes a temporary degradation or loss of function or performance which is self-recoverable.

Performance Criteria “C” applied for 70%/25

Safety Compliance

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – LOW VOLTAGE

The instrument meets intent of EC Directive 2014/35/EU for Product Safety. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: EN 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements EN 61010-2:030:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits The design of the instrument has been verified to conform to the following limits put forth by these standards:

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• Mains Supply Connector: Overvoltage Category II, instrument intended to be supplied from the

building wiring at utilization points (socket outlets and similar).

• Measuring Circuit Terminals: No rated measurement category. Terminals not intended

to be connected directly to the mains supply.

• Unit: Pollution Degree 2, operating environment where normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Temporary conductivity caused by condensation should be expected.

Environmental Compliance

END-OF-LIFE HANDLING

The instrument is marked with this symbol to indicate that it complies with the applicable European Union requirements to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2013/56/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries. The instrument is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles. For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your Teledyne LeCroy product, please visit teledynelecroy.com/recycle.

RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (RoHS)

This instrument and its accessories conform to the 2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive.

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