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Agilent Technologies E8257D User Manual (318 pages)

PSG Signal Generators

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Inverter | Size: 3.85 MB

Table of Contents
3
Signal Generator Overview

15
- Signal Generator Models and Features
  15
- Options
  20
- Firmware Upgrades
  20
  - To Upgrade Firmware
    20
- Modes of Operation
  21
  - Continuous Wave
    21
  - Swept Signal
    21
  - Analog Modulation
    22
  - Digital Modulation
    22
- Front Panel
  23
  - Display
    24
  - Softkeys
    24
  - Knob
    24
  - Amplitude
    24
  - Frequency
    24
  - Save
    24
  - Recall
    24
  - Trigger
    25
  - Menus
    25
  - Help
    25
  - Ext 1 Input
    25
  - Ext 2 Input
    26
  - Lf Output
    26
  - Mod On/Off
    26
  - Alc Input
    26
  - RF On/Off
    26
  - Numeric Keypad
    26
  - Rf Output
    27
  - Sync out
    27
  - Video out
    27
  - Incr Set
    27
  - Gate/ Pulse/ Trigger Input
    27
  - Arrow Keys
    27
  - Hold
    27
- Return
  28
- Contrast Decrease
  28
- Contrast Increase
  28
- Local
  28
- Preset
  28
- Line Power LED
  28
- Line
  28
- Standby LED
  28
- Symbol Sync
  28
- Data Clock
  29
- Data
  29
- Q Input
  29
- I Input
  29
- Front Panel Display
  30
  - Active Entry Area
    31
  - Frequency Area
    31
  - Annunciators
    31
  - Digital Modulation Annunciators
    33
  - Amplitude Area
    33
  - Error Message Area
    33
  - Text Area
    33
  - Softkey Label Area
    33
- Rear Panel
  34
  - Event 1
    38
  - Event 2
    38
  - Pattern Trig in
    38
  - Burst Gate in
    38
  - Auxiliary I/O
    39
  - Digital Bus
    40
  - Q out
    40
  - I out
    40
  - Wideband I Inputs
    40
  - I-Bar out
    40
  - Wideband Q Inputs
    41
  - COH CARRIER (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
    41
  - Ghz REF out (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
    41
  - Q-Bar out
    41
  - AC Power Receptacle
    42
    
    Gpib
    42
    
    Mhz EFC
    42
    
    ALC HOLD (Serial Prefixes >=US4722/MY4722)
    42
    
    Auxiliary Interface
    43
    
    Mhz in
    43
    
    Lan
    43
    
    Mhz out
    44
    
    Stop Sweep In/Out
    44
    
    Baseband Gen Clk in
    44
    
    Z-Axis Blank/Mkrs
    44
    
    Sweep out
    44
    
    Trigger out
    44
    
    Trigger in
    45
    
    Source Settled
    45
    
    Source Module Interface
    45
    
    Rf out
    46
    
    Ext 1
    46
    
    Ext 2
    46
    
    Pulse Sync out
    47
    
    Pulse Video out
    47
    
    Pulse/Trig Gate Input
    47
    
    Alc Input
    47
    
    Data Clock
    47
    
    I in
    47
    
    Symbol Sync
    48
    
    Q in
    48
    
    Data
    48
    
    Lf out
    48
    
    Flash Drive (Serial Prefixes >=US4829/SG4829/MY4829 (E8267D) and >=US4928/SG4928/MY4928 (E8257D))
    49
Basic Operation

51
Basic Digital Operation

93
Optimizing Performance

143
- Using the ALC
  143
  - Selecting ALC Bandwidth
    143
Optimizing Performance

144
Caution

162
Analog Modulation

165
- Analog Modulation Waveforms
  165
- Configuring am (Option UNT)
  166
  - To Set the Carrier Frequency
    166
  - To Set the RF Output Amplitude
    166
  - To Set the am Depth and Rate
    166
  - To Turn on Amplitude Modulation
    166
- Configuring FM (Option UNT)
  166
  - To Set the RF Output Frequency
    166
Analog Modulation

166
Analog Modulation Waveforms

170
- To Configure the LF Output with an Internal Modulation Source
  171
- To Configure the LF Output with a Function Generator Source
  172
Custom Arb Waveform Generator

173
Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband

195
GPS Modulation (Option 409)

215
- Real Time MSGPS
  216
  - Signal Generation Block Diagram
    217
  - Scenario Files
    218
  - RF Power Level Considerations
    219
  - Generating a Real Time MSGPS Signal
    222
  - Configuring the External Reference Clock
    223
- Real Time GPS
  224
Multitone Waveform Generator

235
- Overview
  235
- Creating, Viewing, and Optimizing Multitone Waveforms
  236
Two-Tone Waveform Generator

245
- Overview
  245
- Creating, Viewing, and Modifying Two-Tone Waveforms
  245
AWGN Waveform Generator

251
- Configuring the AWGN Generator
  251
  - Arb Waveform Generator AWGN
    251
  - Real Time I/Q Baseband AWGN
    252
Peripheral Devices

253
- N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module
  253
  - Clock Timing
    253
  - Connecting the Clock Source and the Device under Test
    266
  - Data Types
    268
  - Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode
    269
  - Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode
    278
- Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
  286
Troubleshooting

293

Agilent Technologies E8257D Programming Manual (366 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Inverter | Size: 4.68 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Started with Remote Operation

12
2 Using IO Interfaces

32
- Using GPIB
  32
  - Installing the GPIB Interface
    32
  - Set up the GPIB Interface
    34
  - Verify GPIB Functionality
    35
  - GPIB Interface Terms
    35
- GPIB Programming Interface Examples
  36
- Using LAN
  38
  - Setting up the LAN Interface
    39
  - Setting up Private LAN
    44
  - Verifying LAN Functionality
    44
  - Using VXI-11
    47
  - Using Sockets LAN
    49
  - Using Telnet LAN
    49
  - Using FTP
    53
- Using RS-232 (ESG, PSG, and E8663B Only)
  55
- Selecting IO Libraries for RS- 232
  55
- Setting up the RS-232 Interface
  56
- Verifying RS-232 Functionality
  58
- Character Format Parameters
  59
- If You Have Problems
  59
- RS-232 Programming Interface Examples
  60
- Using USB (Agilent MXG)
  63
  - Selecting I/O Libraries for USB
    64
  - Setting up the USB Interface
    65
3 Programming Examples

67
4 Programming the Status Register System

147
- Overview
  148
  - Overall Status Byte Register Systems
    149
- Status Register Bit Values
  158
  - Example: Enable a Register
    158
  - Example: Query a Register
    158
- Accessing Status Register Information
  159
  - Determining What to Monitor
    159
  - Deciding How to Monitor
    159
  - Status Register SCPI Commands
    161
- Status Byte Group
  164
  - Status Byte Register
    165
  - Service Request Enable Register
    165
- Status Groups
  166
- Data Questionable Modulation Status Group
  184
- Data Questionable Calibration Status Group
  187
- Data Questionable BERT Status Group
  190
- 5 Creating and Downloading Waveform Files
  193
5 Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

194
- Overview of Downloading and Extracting Waveform Files
  194
  - Waveform Data Requirements
    195
- Understanding Waveform Data
  195
  - Bits and Bytes
    195
  - LSB and MSB (Bit Order)
    196
  - Little Endian and Big Endian (Byte Order)
    196
  - Byte Swapping
    198
  - DAC Input Values
    198
  - 2'S Complement Data Format
    201
  - I and Q Interleaving
    201
- Waveform Structure
  203
  - File Header
    203
  - Marker File
    203
  - I/Q File
    204
  - Waveform
    205
- Waveform Phase Continuity
  205
  - Phase Discontinuity, Distortion, and Spectral Regrowth
    205
  - Avoiding Phase Discontinuities
    206
- Waveform Memory
  208
  - Memory Allocation
    210
  - Memory Size
    212
- Commands for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data
  214
  - Waveform Data Encryption
    214
  - File Transfer Methods
    215
  - SCPI Command Line Structure
    215
  - Commands and File Paths for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data
    216
  - FTP Procedures
    220
- Creating Waveform Data
  222
  - Code Algorithm
    223
- Downloading Waveform Data
  228
  - Using Simulation Software
    229
  - Using Advanced Programming Languages
    231
- Loading, Playing, and Verifying a Downloaded Waveform
  234
  - Loading a File from Non-Volatile Memory
    234
  - Playing the Waveform
    235
    
    Verifying the Waveform
    236
    
    Building and Playing Waveform Sequences
    236
  - Using the Download Utilities
    237
  - Downloading E443Xb Signal Generator Files
    238
    
    E443Xb Data Format
    238
    
    Storage Locations for E443Xb ARB Files
    239
    
    SCPI Commands
    241
  - Programming Examples
    241
    
    C++ Programming Examples
    242
    
    MATLAB Programming Examples
    265
    
    Visual Basic Programming Examples
    272
    
    HP Basic Programming Examples
    277
  - Troubleshooting Waveform Files
    286
    
    Configuring the Pulse/Rf Blank (Agilent MXG)
    287
    
    Configuring the Pulse/Rf Blank (ESG/PSG)
    287
6 Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

289

Agilent Technologies E8257D Installation Manual (42 pages)

PSG Signal Generators

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Inverter | Size: 0.27 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Safety Information

5
2 Getting Started

7
- Checking the Shipment
  8
- Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements
  9
  - Environment
    9
  - Ventilation
    9
  - Line Settings
    10
  - Connecting the AC Power Cord
    10
  - AC Power Cord Localization
    11
- Configuring the Display
  12
  - Contrast and Brightness
    12
  - Inverse Video
    12
  - Screen Saver
    12
  - Updating the Display During Remote Operation
    13
- Configuring for Remote Control
  14
- Ordering Accessories
  17
  - Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges
    17
  - E8257D/67D PSG Documentation
    17
- Proper Usage and Cleaning
  19
  - Cleaning Suggestions
    19
- Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices
  20
- Returning a Signal Generator to Agilent Technologies
  21
3 Operation Verification

23
4 Regulatory Information

37
- Statement of Compliance
  38
- Assistance
  38
- Certification
  38
- Compliance with German Noise Requirements
  38
- Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements
  39

Agilent Technologies E8257D User's And Service Manual (33 pages)

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 1.09 MB

Table of Contents
6
E8257D Option HAR
8
Description
9
Verifying the Shipment
9
Block Diagram
9
Specifications
10
Phase Noise
10
Maximum Level Output Power
10
Typical Performance
11
Phase Noise
11
Amplitude
11
Modulation
13
Frequency Modulation
13
Phase Modulation
13
Amplitude Modulation
14
Pulse Modulation
14
ALC Performance
14
Ramp Sweep
14
Operation
15
E8257D Option HAR Using the E5500 Phase Noise Measurement Subsystem
15
Service
16
Troubleshooting
16
Replaceable Parts
18
Performance Test
18
Setting up the E5500 Software
19
10 Mhz Phase Noise Test Limits
20
10 Mhz Test Procedure
20
Making the 10 Mhz Measurement
22
100 Mhz Phase Noise Test Limits
23
100 Mhz Test Procedure
23
Making the 100 Mhz Measurement
25
Appendix
26
Modifying Synthesizer Self Test Limits
26
Safety and Regulatory Information
27
Introduction
27
Cleaning the Instrument
27
Connector Care and Cleaning
27
Declaration of Conformity
27
Statement of Compliance
28
Shipping Instructions
28
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements
28
Compliance with German FTZ Emissions Requirements
28
Compliance with German Noise Requirements
28
General Safety Considerations
29
Safety Earth Ground
29
Before Applying Power
29
Servicing
30
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
31
Regulatory Information
32
Instrument Markings
32
Contacting Agilent Sales and Service Offices
33

Agilent Technologies E8257D Installation Note (16 pages)

Brand: Agilent Technologies | Category: Signal Processors | Size: 0.25 MB

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Agilent Technologies E8257D User Manual (318 pages)

Table of Contents

Signal Generator Overview

Basic Operation

Basic Digital Operation

Optimizing Performance

Optimizing Performance

Figure

Caution

Analog Modulation

Analog Modulation

Analog Modulation Waveforms

Custom Arb Waveform Generator

Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband

GPS Modulation (Option 409)

Multitone Waveform Generator

Two-Tone Waveform Generator

AWGN Waveform Generator

Peripheral Devices

Troubleshooting

Agilent Technologies E8257D Programming Manual (366 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started with Remote Operation

2 Using IO Interfaces

3 Programming Examples

4 Programming the Status Register System

5 Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

6 Creating and Downloading User-Data Files

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