Foreword Thank you very much for procuring the WF1945B MULTIFUNCTION SYNTHESIZER. At the outset, please take a few minutes to read the Safety Precautions indicated in this manual in order to use this equipment safely and correctly. ● Warning and Caution notices The following Warning and Caution notices appear in this manual.
Do not use this equipment in the presence of flammable gas. There is danger of fire and explosion. ● Do not remove covers This equipment contains dangerously high voltages. Do not remove external covers. Refer all internal inspection and service to a qualified service technician who fully understands the hazards. WF1945B...
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Appears in the text and on the product to advise risk of damage to the product. Ground indication: Indicates connector housing and signal ground is connected to a chassis ground. Indicates power switch on state. Indicates power switch off state. WF1945B...
Section 1 Overview 1.1 Features ·····················································································································1-2 1.2 Operating principles···································································································1-3 Block diagram····································································································1-3 1.3 Function outline·········································································································1-4 Function tree ······································································································1-4 WF1945B...
1.1 Features The WF1945B Wave Factory is a multifunctional synthesizer based on the direct digital synthesizer (DDS) system. The WF1945B is single channel, but the series also includes the 2-channel WF1946B, the single-channel WF1943B with basic functions, and the 2-channel WF1944B with basic functions.
The lowpass filter (LPF) smoothes the stepped D/A output signal. Amplitude control is set by the gain control. DC offset is produced by the offset D/A converter and the output amplifier adds and amplifies the output signal. The attenuator (ATT) selects the output range by 1/10 attenuation on/off. WF1945B...
The amplitude can be set by the keypad or modify dial. • DC offset setting The DC offset can be set by the keypad or modify dial. • Phase setting Phase between channels and oscillation starting phase during burst oscillation can be set. WF1945B...
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The units can be expressed by up to 4 desired characters. • Setting store and recall The settings for frequency, amplitude, etc., can be stored and recalled. The WF1945B is capable of 10 combinations store/recall. • Computer control Remote control (GPIB or USB) enables external control from a personal computer.
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Linear, logarithmic Modulation Modulation type Frequency, amplitude, DC offset, phase, duty Modulation waveform Noise Waveform (50 % fixed duty), (variable duty), arbitrary waveform (ARB) Voltage Output range Gain setting DC offset setting High level setting Low level setting (continued) WF1945B...
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Output mode setting at power on Sync out, sweep period output Trigger, gate, sweep start input Sweep stop, restart input Sweep X-drive output Sweep marker output External add input External AM input 1991 synchronous operation option 1992A digital output option WF1945B...
2.1 Check before using ····································································································2-2 Safety check·······································································································2-2 Unpacking and repacking···················································································2-2 2.2 Power source and grounding······················································································2-4 Grounding··········································································································2-4 Line filter ···········································································································2-4 Power source······································································································2-4 Power supply fuse ······························································································2-6 2.3 Installation ·················································································································2-7 Cautions·············································································································2-7 Installation conditions ························································································2-7 Panel and case cleaning······················································································2-7 2.4 Conformable standards ······························································································2-8 2.5 Calibration ·················································································································2-9 WF1945B...
2.1 Check before using Safety check Before using the WF1945B, refer to the Safety precautions of this manual and confirm safety. Also, before connecting the power, refer to Section 2.2 Power source and grounding and thoroughly check the safety. Unpacking and repacking First, inspect the equipment for possible damage in shipping.
The required number of cables is one less than the total number of connected units. ■ 1992A digital output option If ordered, this option is installed at time of shipment. The following accessory cable is also provided. Supplied accessory Digital output cable (1 meter) ············································ 1 WF1945B...
For your safety, be sure to ground the device. Fuse To power switch Chassis Power source ! CAUTION Be sure to observe the following in order to prevent damage to the equipment. Confirm the power source voltage is within the range specified for the WF1945B. WF1945B...
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115V 230V Before using the WF1945B with a source voltage that differs from the factory setting, be sure to contact the sales representative of NF Corporation. Make sure that the power switch is off before connecting the power cable. Also, after switching power off, wait at least five seconds before switching the power on again.
There is risk of fire from an improperly rated fuse. Be sure to disconnect the power cable before replacing the fuse. Fuse: Time lag 1 A (100/115 V) or time lag 0.5 A (230 V) 250 V, φ5.2 × 20 mm The specified rating of a fuse changes depending on the power source voltage. WF1945B...
Near pulse type noise sources Also, when using, provide separation between the power cords and signal cables of the WF1945B and those of other equipment. Operating error can occur if the power cords and signal cables are too close. Cable routing requires particular attention when installing in a rack or other facility.
2.4 Conformable standards The WF1945B conforms to the following standards. Safety: EN 61010-1: 2001 EMC: EN 61326: 1997/A1: 1998/A2: 2001 However, the performance criteria for the following standards are as follows: EN61000-4-2(1995), EN61000-4-4(1995), EN61000-4-5(1995), and EN61000-4-11(1994):B The following cables are used for the test of EN 61326: 1997/A1: 1998/A2: 2001 •...
2.5 Calibration Section 7.3 the Performance tests are recommended at least once a year. These should also be conducted before important tests and measurements. WF1945B...
Amplitude setting·······························································································3-24 DC offset setting ································································································3-25 Phase setting ······································································································3-26 Output on/off ·····································································································3-27 Operation tree ····································································································3-28 ・Following is an example of the display when using this section. Fully lighted (bold) Flashing PRESET SYSTEM:RANGE PRESET USER-UNIT Fully lighted (bold) Dimly lighted WF1945B...
50 Ω input impedance or terminating the input at 50 Ω. ・Setting and output voltages The setting voltage display and actual output voltage (load terminal voltage) differ according to the load resistance. “5.4 Other settings (■LOAD function (equalize setting and output values))”, cf. WF1945B...
Although 50 Ω termination is possible, the high level voltage is reduced by about half. ・ Waveform and sync signal output relationship (Waveform phase definition) (1) Continuous oscillation mode (NORMAL) ① Sinewave WF1945B...
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FUNCTION OUT waveform when stop level is On or 100 kHz and below. ④ Squarewave (variable duty) (Phase definition) FUNCTION OUT Appendix. 14ns Jitter = 25ns p-p SYNC OUT Approximately 25 ns p-p jitter is also produced in the FUNCTION OUT waveform. WF1945B...
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High level when modulation waveform phase is above 0 and less than 180 degrees. Low level above 180 and below 360 degrees. FUNCTION OUT (Internal modulation waveform) SYNC OUT (5) Noise mode (NOISE) Digital (binary) noise source output. (6) DC mode (DC) Always high level. WF1945B...
However, contact chatter from a mechanical switch or relay can prevent normal operation. Also, chattering will prevent normal operation when the oscillation mode is triggered gate. Avoid using a logic IC circuit having a power supply voltage higher than +5 V such as example (c) for the WF1945B input WF1945B...
0 to +5 V (open) Output impedance : Approx. 1 kΩ Recommended load : Above 10 kΩ Ground : Connected to chassis ground ! CAUTION Avoid shorting the output or applying an external signal. The unit can be damaged. 3-10 WF1945B...
50 Ω Input impedance : External add frequency : Up to 10 MHz Ground : Connected to signal ground (floating from chassis) ! CAUTION Do not apply a signal exceeding the above voltage. The unit can be damaged. 3-11 WF1945B...
25 ns (clock period) + 8 ns (phase sync pulse delay) = 33 ns. The WF1945B, WF1946B, WF1945A, WF1946A, WF1965, WF1966, WF1945 (1945), WF1946 (1946), and WF1956 (1956) equipped with the 1991 can be connected.
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(primary) side to the slave (secondary, tertiary) side. ・If possible, simultaneously switch off all products that are connected by the sync transfer cables. If simultaneous switch-off is not possible, switch off products in succession from the slave (secondary, tertiary) side to the master (primary) side. 3-13 WF1945B...
Connect GND to all target signal grounds. Lease unused signal lines open. When the drain line is connected to the target signal ground, the WF1945B signal grounds (FUNCTION OUT, SYNC OUT, EXT ADD IN, EXT AM IN) are grounded to chassis.
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・ Digital output is undefined when the oscillation mode is NOISE or DC. ・Except for the following cases, data corresponding to the waveform (FUNCTION) is output as digital output: (duty 50% fixed): Data corresponding to is output. (variable duty): Data to be output is undefined. 3-15 WF1945B...
(lower PRESET flashes). PRESET SYSTEM:RANGE PRESET USER-UNIT 4 ENTER ② Press the key (upper PRESET flashes). ENTER ENTER ③ Again press the key to initialize. To return without initializing, before pressing EXIT press the key twice. 3-16 WF1945B...
0.0005 s In case of FUNCTION= ENTRY→DUTY 50 % In case of FUNCTION= ENTRY→PERIOD 0.001 s ENTRY→HIGH 0.05 V −0.05 V ENTRY→LOW FUNCTION SYSTEM RANGE AUTO LOAD OPEN (50 ohms at SET) EXT-AM EXT-ADD DUTY-VALID IMMED SYNC-OUT STATE 3-18 WF1945B...
In this example, first set to DC, then to continuous (NORMAL). MODE ① Press the key, then the key to set the DC mode. The DC STATUS lamp lights. MODE NORMAL ② Press the key, then the key to set the NORMAL mode. The NORMAL STATUS lamp lights. 3-19 WF1945B...
When the pulse width is 100 ns or less, jitter becomes relatively larger compared with the pulse width, and a warning message is displayed. If the pulse width falls below 25 ns, pulses may disappear. If the pulse width falls below 100 ns, jitter becomes relatively larger compared with the pulse width. 3-20 WF1945B...
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Even though DUTY-VALID is set to CYCLE, extra pulses may be output if the frequency or phase is changed. Operation when DUTY-VALID: IMMED The setting will be reflected at the same time that the duty changes Operation when DUTY-VALID: CYCLE The setting will be reflected in the subsequent cycles Duty change 3-21 WF1945B...
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0.0100% to 99.9900%. The waveform cannot be selected in the following cases. ・ Oscillation mode is NOISE or DC. ・ TYPE is DUTY in SWEEP oscillation mode. ・ TYPE is PWM in MODU oscillation mode. 3-22 WF1945B...
(e.g., 50 Hz), press ENTER key directly after entering the frequency. “5.2 Units”, cf. ・ The frequency generating period can also be set. “5.1 Convenient Settings (■Frequency [Hz] setting by period [s])”, cf. 3-23 WF1945B...
・ Units other than Vp-p can also be set. “5.2 Units”, cf. ・ Can also be set by waveform high level and low level. “5.1 Convenient Settings (■Amplitude and DC offset setting by high and low level)”, cf. 3-24 WF1945B...
④ After setting, press the key to release the setting mode. Other: ・ Can also be set by waveform high level and low level. “5.1 Convenient Settings (■Amplitude and DC offset setting by high and low level)”, cf. 3-25 WF1945B...
① Press the key, then the key. ② Select the digit to be changed with the keys. MODIFY ③ Turn the dial to set the flashing digit. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key to release the setting mode. 3-26 WF1945B...
3.3 Basic operation Output on/off Output on/off setting is described. Operation: OUTPUT ① Press the key. The setting alternates between on and off each time the key is pressed. ON/OFF The lamp lights when on, extinguishes when off. 3-27 WF1945B...
MARK (Number of cycles signal present) * For TYPE: BURST/TRIG SPACE (Number of cycles signal not present) * For TYPE: BURST STOP-LEVEL (Stop level) * When the same TYPE is set for both channels BURST Operation MAN TRIG 3-28 WF1945B...
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Menu (Internal modulation) TYPE (Modulation type) [FM/AM/OFSM/PM/PWM] DEVIATION * DEPTH for TYPE: AM FREQ (Modulation frequency) FUNCTION (Modulated waveform) [SIN/ MODU Operation START STOP ENTRY Main operation FREQ AMPTD OFFSET PHASE DUTY WIDTH PERIOD HIGH * DUTY/WIDTH for FUNCTION: 3-29 WF1945B...
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LOAD (LOAD function) EXT-AM (Selection of external AM) EXT-ADD (Selection of external addition) φ SYNC (Phase synchronization) DUTY-VALID (Duty) POWER-ON (Output state selection at power-on) REMOTE (Remote control menu) INTERFACE ADDRESS/ID (GPIB address/USB ID) DELIMITER (GPIB delimiter) OPTION (Option menu) 3-30 WF1945B...
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Setup memory menu STORE (Save setup memory) RECALL (Call setup memory) CLEAR (Clear setup memory) (Release remote state) LOCAL UNDO (Cancel setting) EXIT (Move to menu immediately above) ENTER (Accept input value) Numeric input (keypad) µ Numeric modification (Modify) MODIFY 3-31 WF1945B...
4.6 Output waveforms for sweeping and modulation ·······················································4-63 4.7 Equivalent noise bandwidth ·······················································································4-65 ・Following is an example of the display when using this section. Fully lighted (bold) Dimly lighted BURST TRIG GATE 4 BURST:TYPE MARK SPACE STOP―LEVEL Fully lighted Flashing Dimly lighted (bold) WF1945B...
③ Press the key, then produce the following display with the keys (BURST flashes). BURST TRIG GATE 4 BURST:TYPE MARK SPACE STOP―LEVEL EXIT ④ This sets the burst oscillation type to burst. Press the key once to exit type setting. WF1945B...
(0.5 cycles). In this example, the setting is 1.5 cycles. EXIT ④ After setting, press once to exit space cycle setting. (4) Set STOP-LEVEL ① Use the keys to produce the following display (STOP-LEVEL flashes). OFF BURST:TYPE MARK SPACE STOP―LEVEL WF1945B...
③ Press the key, then produce the following display with the keys (TRIG flashes). BURST TRIG GATE 4 TRIG:TYPE SOURCE DELAY MARK 4 EXIT ④ This sets the burst oscillation type to trigger. Press the key to exit type setting. WF1945B...
0.3μs TRIG:TYPE SOURCE DELAY MARK 4 ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Set the delay time with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 1 ms. EXIT ④ After setting, press once to release delay time setting. WF1945B...
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In this example, the setting is -50 %. The stop level is the percentage with respect to the maximum positive (+100 %) and negative (-100 %) amplitude. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key to release the setting mode. WF1945B...
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• To generate the trigger signal via remote control (GPIB or USB), set the GET command or TRG command from the remote control interface. Also, set the trigger source to EXT “Remote Control Instruction Manual”, cf. For details of the remote control command, WF1945B...
The example is a triangular waveform, DC offset 0 V, oscillation start phase 0 degrees, frequency and amplitude arbitrary. Oscillation stops at end of a half cycle, when gate signal is low level. WF1945B...
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(SOURCE flashes). EXT L-ON GATE:TYPE SOURCE STOP-LEVEL ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Press the key, then select positive logic (H-ON) with the dial. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key to release the setting mode. 4-10 WF1945B...
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(When stop level is off, the oscillation stops at either high or low level.) • Internal gate source : A 50 % duty gate signal is generated at the following period for oscillation start/stop. INT H-ON 1.000ms GATE:TYPE SOURCE STOP-LEVEL 4-11 WF1945B...
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“Remote Control Instruction Manual”, cf. • Burst oscillation (type: gate) setting items (BURST menu) TYPE: GATE SOURCE (trigger source) [EXT L-ON, EXT H-ON, INT [s] STOP-LEVEL [OFF, ON [%]] PHASE (phase when oscillation starts) [deg] * ENTRY menu 4-12 WF1945B...
③ Press key, then use the keys to produce the following display (T-GATE flashes). T-GATE T-GATE:TYPE SOURCE STOP―LEVEL EXIT ④ This sets the burst oscillation type for triggered gate. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. 4-13 WF1945B...
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⑤ After setting, press the key to release the setting mode. The above sets the burst oscillation (type: triggered gate). Oscillation alternates between start and stop each time a signal ( ) is applied to the TRIG/SWEEP IN connector. 4-14 WF1945B...
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“Remote Control Instruction Manual”, cf. For details of the remote control command, • Burst oscillation (type: triggered gate) setting items (BURST menu) TYPE: T-GATE SOURCE (trigger source) [ EXT , EXT STOP-LEVEL [OFF, ON[%]] PHASE (phase when oscillation starts) * ENTRY menu 4-15 WF1945B...
ENTER ③ Press , then use the keys to produce the following display (SINGLE flashes). SINGLE CONT GATED F-SWP:TYPE SOURCE MODE EXIT ④ This sets the sweep mode for single. Press the key once to release mode select. 4-16 WF1945B...
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(FUNCTION flashes). LIN F-SWP: FUNCTION START STOP 4 ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Press the key, then select with the dial. EXIT ④ After selecting, press the key once to release the function select mode. 4-17 WF1945B...
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FUNCTION START STOP ENTER ② Press key. MODIFY ③ Set the stop frequency with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 1000 Hz. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the stop frequency setting mode. 4-18 WF1945B...
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The output quickly changes to the start frequency, then sweeps to the stop frequency in 3 seconds (in this example). Oscillation then continues at the stop frequency. When the key is again pressed, sweep begins at the stop frequency and ends at the start START frequency. 4-19 WF1945B...
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During a sweep, the sweep restarts if a trigger is input. EXT F-SWP:TYPE SOURCE MODE 4 •External sweep pause : Supply a low level signal to the rear panel SWEEP PAUSE IN connector. Note that sweep restarts at high level or open input. 4-20 WF1945B...
During sweep, multiple pulses may be produced within 1 period output as indicated in the figure. • To generate the trigger signal via remote control (GPIB or USB), set the TRG command from the remote control interface. For details of the remote control command, “Remote Control Instruction Manual”, cf. 4-21 WF1945B...
(CONT flashes). SINGLE CONT GATED F-SWP:TYPE MODE FUNCTION START 4 EXIT ④ This completes setting the sweep mode to continuous. Press the key once to release the setting mode. 4-22 WF1945B...
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(FUNCTION flashes). LIN A-SWP:TYPE MODE FUNCTION START 4 ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Press the key, then turn the dial to select EXIT ④ After selecting, press the key once to release the function select mode. 4-23 WF1945B...
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TIME CENTER SPAN 4 ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Set the stop amplitude with the key pad or dial. For example, set to 2Vp-p. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the stop setting mode. 4-24 WF1945B...
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: The function determines the sweep type. For example, provides step-type change of output (e.g., frequency) at the sweep time halfway point. LIN/LOG provides linear or logarithmic variation of the output with respect to the time axis. iSIN ( 4-25 WF1945B...
X- DRIVE outputs)", cf. • Sweep type set to duty : Output waveform fixed to squarewave (variable duty) and waveform (Function) cannot be selected. During sweep, multiple pulses may be produced within 1 period output as indicated in the figure. 4-26 WF1945B...
③ Press the key, then use the keys to produce the following display (GATED flashes). SINGLE CONT GATED F-SWP:TYPE SOURCE MODE EXIT ④ This completes setting the sweep mode to gated. Press the key once to release the setting mode. 4-27 WF1945B...
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(FUNCTION flashes). LIN F-SWP: FUNCTION START STOP 4 ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Press the key, then select with the dial EXIT ④ After selecting, press the key once to release the function select mode. 4-28 WF1945B...
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3 FUNCTION START STOP ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Set the frequency with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 200 Hz. EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the stop frequency setting mode. 4-29 WF1945B...
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For example, set to 50 %. The stop level is a percentage with respect to the maximum positive and negative amplitudes taken respectively as +100 % and -100 %. EXIT ⑤ After setting, press the key to exit stop level setting. 4-30 WF1945B...
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4.2 Sweep (8) Start sweep ① Press the key. START In this example, sweep ends after 3 seconds and oscillation stops. Again press the key to START sweep from the stop to the start frequency. 4-31 WF1945B...
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: The function determines the sweep type. For example, provides step-type change of output (e.g., frequency) at the sweep time halfway point. LIN/LOG provides linear or logarithmic variation of the output with respect to the time axis. iSIN ( 4-32 WF1945B...
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/ LOG / LOG , "SETTING CONFLICT 001" is displayed continuously during a short trigger cycle and the menu may not be displayed. In such cases, switch the trigger source, or stop input to the SWEEP PAUSE IN connector. 4-33 WF1945B...
START = CENTER − /+ (SPAN ÷ 2) STOP = CENTER +/− (SPAN ÷ 2) • A value that changes the SWEEP Z-MARKER OUT signal is set for MARKER. • MKR→CTR copies the marker value to the center value. 4-34 WF1945B...
STOP (sweep end/sweep start state) *For subsequent operation when the sweep has been completed, the state is reset to the sweep start state. PAUSE (sweep pause/restart) In the SWEEP menu • START-STATE (sweep start state) STOP-STATE (sweep stop state) 4-35 WF1945B...
② Sweep time is more than 50 to 62.5 ms and below: Step number = 250 (fixed) ③ Sweep time is more than 62.5 ms: Step number = Sweep time [s] × 8000 *1: If raising up results in odd number, -1. 4-36 WF1945B...
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During logarithmic sweep, step width = log [log start Step width during log sweep changes with step progression. The marker output is synchronized with the sweep step output. The difference between marker setting and actual output is ± step width. 4-37 WF1945B...
(FM flashes). FM AM OFSM PM PWM FM:TYPE DEVIATION FREQ FUNCTION EXIT ④ This sets the modulation type for frequency. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. 4-40 WF1945B...
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For example, set to 50 Hz (20 ms). EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the modulation setting mode. (4) Select the modulation waveform (FUNCTION) ① Use the keys to produce the following display (FUNCTION flashes). SIN FM:TYPE DEVIATION FREQ FUNCTION 4-41 WF1945B...
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To stop modulation: Press the key. Resume modulation by pressing the key. STOP START • Setting items at frequency modulation (MODU menu) TYPE: FM DEVIATION (frequency deviation) [Hz] FREQ (modulation frequency) [Hz] FUNCTION (modulation waveform) [SIN, 4-42 WF1945B...
(AM flashes). FM AM OFSM PM PWM FM:TYPE DEPTH FREQ FUNCTION EXIT ④ This sets the modulation type for amplitude. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. 4-43 WF1945B...
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② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Use the keypad or dial to set the modulation frequency. For example, set to 200 Hz (5ms). EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the modulation frequency setting mode. 4-44 WF1945B...
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• At 0 % depth, the output amplitude is 1/2 the setting. At 100 % depth, the output amplitude is the same as the setting. • Setting items at amplitude modulation (MODU menu) TYPE: AM DEPTH (modulation depth) [%] FREQ (modulation frequency) [Hz] FUNCTION (modulation waveform) [SIN, 4-45 WF1945B...
(OFSM flashes). FM AM OFSM PM PWM OFSM:TYPE DEVIATION FREQ 4 EXIT ④ This sets the modulation type for DC offset. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. 4-46 WF1945B...
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ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Set the frequency with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 250 Hz (4 ms). EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the modulation frequency setting mode. 4-47 WF1945B...
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To stop modulation : Press the key. Resume modulation by pressing the key. STOP START • Setting items at DC offset deviation (MODU menu) TYPE: OFSM DEVIATION (dc offset deviation) [V] FREQ (modulation frequency) [Hz] FUNCTION (modulation waveform) [SIN, 4-48 WF1945B...
(PM flashes). FM AM OFSM PM PWM PM:TYPE DEVIATION FREQ FUNCTION EXIT ④ This sets the modulation type for phase. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. 4-49 WF1945B...
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ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY ③ Set the frequency with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 200 Hz (5 ms). EXIT ④ After setting, press the key once to release the modulation frequency setting mode. 4-50 WF1945B...
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To stop modulation : Press the key. Resume modulation by pressing the key. STOP START • Setting items at phase modulation (MODU menu) TYPE: PM DEVIATION (phase deviation) [deg] FREQ (modulation frequency) [Hz] FUNCTION (modulation waveform) [SIN, 4-51 WF1945B...
DEVIATION FREQ FUNCTION EXIT ④ This sets the modulation type for pulse width. Press the key once to release the type setting mode. The waveform is automatically set to squarewave (variable duty) during PWM. The waveform (FUNCTION) cannot be selected. 4-52 WF1945B...
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FUNCTION ENTER ② Press the key. MODIFY Set the frequency with the keypad or dial. For example, set to 50 Hz (20 ms). EXIT ③ After setting, press the key once to release the modulation frequency setting mode. 4-53 WF1945B...
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• During sweep, multiple pulses may be produced within 1 period output as indicated in the figure. • Setting items at pulse width modulation (MODU menu) TYPE: PWM DEVIATION (pulse width deviation) [%] FREQ (modulation frequency) [Hz] FUNCTION (modulation waveform) [SIN, 4-54 WF1945B...
(1:ARB_01 flashes). 0:ARB_00 1:ARB_01 ARB:SELECT NAME EDIT COPY 4 EXIT ③ This completes the selection of an arbitrary waveform (No. 1 is selected here). Press the key one time to release the arbitrary waveform selection mode. 4-55 WF1945B...
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(COPY flashes). SIN ARB:SELECT NAME EDIT COPY ENTER ② Press key, then use the keys to produce the following display (SIN flashes). SIN ARB:SELECT NAME EDIT COPY ENTER ③ Press key to copy the sinewave. 4-56 WF1945B...
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* is interpolation type mark and indicates the linear interpolation type address. The mark appears and extinguishes each time the key is pressed. ⑤ Next, use above steps ③ and ④ to set the interpolation mark (*) to waveform address 3072. 4-57 WF1945B...
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1024 and 3072. ⑧ In the same manner as above steps ① to ⑥, clip the first half of a sinewave (set interpolation marks at 5120 and 7168). The above completes arbitrary waveform setting. 4-58 WF1945B...
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The output waveform changes as described below when the waveform data size is changed. If, for example, the waveform data size is changed from 16 KB to 8 KB when there is a waveform like for waveform number 0, is assigned to waveform number 0 and to waveform number 1. 4-59 WF1945B...
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For other cases, high level while between 0 and 180 degrees of the waveform in the oscillation period, and low level while between 180 and 360 degrees. Oscillating Stopped FUNCTION OUT SYNC OUT SYNC OUT: STATE SYNC OUT SYNC OUT: PHASE 4-60 WF1945B...
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(variable duty), the same waveform as that for FUNCTION OUT. Otherwise, high level while between 0 and 180 degrees of the modulated waves, and low level while between 180 and 360 degrees. Modulation execution FUNCTION OUT SYNC OUT SYNC OUT: STATE SYNC OUT SYNC OUT: PHASE 4-61 WF1945B...
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+ 90 degrees shifts the output level to the high level while oscillation is stopped. SYNC OUT The shaded sections represent an undefined output level. Approximately ±2 degrees Phase 0° 180° 360° (=0°) (ideal value) 4-62 WF1945B...
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, but also by , and Since the phase changes at intervals of 100 to 252 µs, discontinuities are generated The phase is swept Waveform when swept Update interval 100 to 252 µs Waveform when not swept 4-63 WF1945B...
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360 × oscillation frequency [Hz] × sweep time [s] If, for example, the frequency is 1 kHz, the phase span is 90 degrees, and the sweep time is 100 ms, an extra pulse is generated every 400 cycles on average. 4-64 WF1945B...
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4.7 Equivalent noise bandwidth The density of noise generated by the WF1945B is as shown in the following figure (a) "Frequency characteristics of noise generated by the WF1945B." The effective values (rms) of (a) are equal to those of white noise in the figure (b) "Frequency characteristics of white noise,"...
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UNDO function··································································································5-21 Pulse generator function·····················································································5-22 Phase sync··········································································································5-24 ・Following is a typical example of the display panel indications used in this Section. Fully lighted(bold) Dimly lighted FREQ PERIOD AMPTD 4 USER UNIT:TYPE NAME FORMULA 4 Fully lighted(bold) Flashing Dimly lighted WF1945B...
Thus, the setting tolerance is large when the frequency setting digits are fewer (period longer). MODIFY In this situation, even if setting is changed by the keypad or dial, the actual oscillation period does not change in some cases. WF1945B...
• The actual waveform duty resolution is [oscillation frequency] [approx. 40 MHz] (0.00001 % at minimum). When the stop level is on, the minimum actual waveform duty resolution is approximately 0.003 %. • For other notes, see "■Waveform selection " in Section 3.3, "Basic operation." WF1945B...
• Due to the oscillation period and duty relationship, the pulse can be lost when the actual pulse width is less than 25 ns. An error message is displayed at this type of setting. Also, jitter increases when the pulse width is less than 100 ns. A warning message is displayed at this type of setting. WF1945B...
For example, set to +5 V. EXIT ③ Press the key, then the key to produce the following display. LOW -0.0500 V 1000.0000000Hz H+5.0000V /OPEN MODIFY ④ Set the Low level with the keypad or dial. For example, set to +0 V. WF1945B...
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AM, when the output voltage exceeds the following values, the Over lamp flashes and the output is clipped in some cases. 10 V range: Approx. 11 V peak/open time 1 V range: Approx. 1.1 V peak/open time WF1945B...
② Press the key to change the display as follows. 1.00000000000kHz A0.1000Vp-p O+0.0000V /OPEN Other: • Unit change enable: Only when the key is lighted. µ ENTER • Initializing units (e.g., from kHz to Hz): At above step②, press the key. WF1945B...
Notes: Only Vp-p and USER can be selected when the oscillation mode is NOISE. Only Vp-p and USER can be selected when the selected waveform is ARB. • Even if the amplitude units are changed, the actual output voltage does not change. WF1945B...
(FREQ flashes). FREQ PERIOD AMPTD 4 USER UNIT:TYPE NAME FORMULA 4 EXIT ④ This selects the setting type to frequency. Press the key once to release the type select mode. WF1945B...
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② Press the key, then use the keys to produce the following display [(h+n)*m flash]. (h+n)*m (Log(h)+n)*m USER UNIT:TYPE NAME FORMULA EXIT ③ This sets the formula to (h+n)*m. Press the key once to release the formula setting mode. 5-10 WF1945B...
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① Press the key, then the key. ② Press the key to produce the following display (Hz flashes). 1000.00000000 Hz A0.1000Vp-p O+0.0000V /OPEN MODIFY ③ Turn the dial to produce the following display. 60000.0000000 rpm A0.1000Vp-p O+0.0000V /OPEN 5-11 WF1945B...
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Since the logarithm of a negative value cannot be a real number, "OVER" is displayed. Thereafter, user setup values can be arbitrarily changed. However, the DC offset and phase cannot be converted to a negative value while user units are being used. 5-12 WF1945B...
EXIT The above completes memory storage. Press the key to release the storage mode. Other: • By pressing the keypad at above step ②, name input is omitted and storage is at the memory of the depressed number. 5-13 WF1945B...
• Items stored in the setting memory and user unit settings are noted in Section [3.3 Basic operation, Setting initialize]. The following items do not change before and after recall. • Output on/off • Output on/off state at power on • Arbitrary waveform parameter • Type of remote control • GPIB parameter • USB ID 5-14 WF1945B...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER ③ Press key to clear the memory recall. Other: • At above step ②, pressing the keypad clears the corresponding memory number. Only the stored numbers of the keypad light. 5-15 WF1945B...
External add (EXT-ADD) ( : EXT-ADD) Operation is described for adding an external signal to the WF1945B output. The external signal is connected to the rear panel EXT ADD IN connector. Refer to External add input (EXT ADD IN) on page 28.
External AM (EXT-AM) ( : EXT-AM) Operation to modulate the WF1945B output with an external AM signal is described. The external signal is applied to the rear panel EXT AM IN connector. For details on connectors, “3.2 Input and output connectors ( External add input (EXT ADD IN)”, cf.
• If the output range is set as 1 V when the amplitude setting is larger than 2 Vp-p (open), the amplitude is automatically changed to 1/10 since voltage exceeding 2 Vp-p (open) cannot be output in the 1 V range. 5-18 WF1945B...
(POWER-ON flashes). LAST-STATE OFF ON SYSTEM: 3 SYNCOUT POWER-ON ENTER ② Press the key, then use the keys to produce the following display (OFF flashes). LAST-STATE OFF ON SYSTEM: 3 SYNCOUT POWER-ON 5-19 WF1945B...
100 Ω. ③ Press the key, then turn the The above setting calculates the actual voltage of FUNCTION OUT connector from the WF1945B output impedance (50 Ω) and the load impedance for automatically changing the indicated value. Other: •...
(ineffective when UNDO is extinguished). Other: • Undo enabled: Directly after changing frequency, amplitude, etc., with the keypad or MODIFY dial. MEMORY UNDO Directly after setting recall ( → RECALL). Press the key to return the state prior to recall. 5-21 WF1945B...
5.5 Other settings Pulse generator function Operation of the WF1945B as a pulse generator is described. Operation: (1) Set for continuous pulse output Period: 2 ms Pulse width: 0.2 ms FUNCTION ① Set the waveform to squarewave (variable duty), ( →...
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• Double pulse output: At above step ④, set MARK = 2.0 cycles. • Manual trigger: At above step ④, set SOURCE = EXT and press the key. MAN TRIG (Do not connect anything to the TRIG/SWEEP IN connector.) 5-23 WF1945B...
• φ sync is effective in Normal oscillation mode. In other modes, the phase may shift 180 degrees and the values of the mark cycle and space cycle settings may change. • The phase between outputs of units (channels) in synchronous operation is the difference between the phase settings (PHASE) set for each unit (channel). 5-24 WF1945B...
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Section 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Error message ············································································································6-2 Power on error ···································································································6-2 Operation error···································································································6-3 6.2 Suspected failure········································································································6-5 In case of abnormality························································································6-5 WF1945B...
Calibration data Contact dealer. Although possible to start destroyed. by pressing the ENTER key, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. SYSTEM TEST FAILED 001 Internal ROM sum Contact dealer. check error. SYSTEM TEST FAILED 002 Internal RAM Contact dealer. read/write error. WF1945B...
Combined period and pulse width exceed the permissible duty setting range. Since the mode is SWEEP or MODU for (variable duty), SETTINGS CONFLICT 010 DUTY VALID cannot be set. STORE/RECALL MEMORY Setting storage memory contents destroyed and settings cannot be LOST recalled. Contact dealer. continued next page WF1945B...
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WARNING 015 Because of DUTY VALID change, the duty was changed to 0.01% or 99.99%. WARNING 016 Because of a mode change, DUTY VALID was changed to IMMED. WF1945B...
Set the address and USB ID so that they do not to that of another device match those of other devices. Does not operate Settings have been initialized The instruction manual presumes the settings have (PRESET). been initialized. according to instruction manual WF1945B...
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Preparatory checks ·····························································································7-3 Function checks ·································································································7-3 7.3 Performance tests·······································································································7-5 Performance tests ·······························································································7-5 Preparatory checks ·····························································································7-5 Test preparation ·································································································7-5 Frequency accuracy ···························································································7-5 Amplitude accuracy ···························································································7-6 DC offset accuracy·····························································································7-6 Amplitude vs. frequency characteristics·····························································7-7 Sinewave distortion····························································································7-7 Squarewave response ·························································································7-8 Duty factor ·········································································································7-8 WF1945B...
AC voltmeter 2 True rms, accuracy better than 1 %, bandwidth at least 20MHz, recommended: Boonton Model 9200C+952016+952002 Distortion meter Full scale 0.1 %, frequency up to 100 kHz 50 Ω feed through terminator 50 Ω 20 dB attenuator WF1945B...
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Conduct some of the main function checks via GPIB/USB and confirm the same output variations. Also note that the remote (REM) indicator lights. Press the LOCAL key and confirm the remote indicator extinguishes and the local mode is returned (not local lock out). WF1945B...
Normal if within ±5 ppm (999.995 to 1.000005 MHz) (when shipped) Judgment: However, since aging may occur with up to ±3 ppm/year, deterioration up to ±8 ppm (999.992 to 1.000008 MHz) may have occurred if one year has passed since shipment. WF1945B...
±4.905 to ±5.095 V 10 V ±2.000 V/open ±1.920 to ±2.080 V 10 V ±1.000 V/open ±0.925 to ±1.075 V 10 V −0.070 to +0.070 V 10 V 0.000 V/open ±1.0000 V/open ±0.985 to ±1.015 V −0.010 to +0.010 V 0.0000 V/open WF1945B...
Initialize, then set the amplitude to 20 Vp-p/open and the frequency as indicated in the table. Measurement: Measure the distortion Judgment: The normal range is indicated in the table. Frequency Normal range (Bandwidth 500 kHz) 10 Hz to 100 kHz 0.2 % or less WF1945B...
Rated range (duty 50 % fixed) 1 MHz 490 to 510 ns (duty 50 % fixed) 10 MHz 47.0 to 53.0 ns (duty 50 % fixed) 15 MHz 30.0 to 36.7 ns (duty variable) 100 kHz 4.90 to 5.10µ s WF1945B...
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8.1 Waveform and output characteristics ·········································································8-2 8.2 Output voltage ···········································································································8-4 8.3 Other functions ··········································································································8-5 8.4 Initialized settings······································································································8-10 8.5 Remote control ··········································································································8-11 8.6 Options ······················································································································8-12 8.7 General items ·············································································································8-13 External drawing································································································8-14 Guaranteed values are shown with tolerance, values without tolerance are for reference. WF1945B...
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Point specification and linear interpolation by the panel operation origination or data writing by GPIB or USB Arbitrary waveform data 16 bits (-32768 to 0 to +32767) resolution The 1992A digital output option outputs all 15 bits and clock. WF1945B...
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Up to 1 MHz: ±1 % of the period 1 MHz to 10 MHz: ±3 % of the period 10 MHz to 15 MHz: ±5 % of the period (duty variable) Up to 100 kHz: ±1 % of the period Jitter: 30 nsp-p and below WF1945B...
Output voltage can be set with high and low level buttons. SYNC OUT Output voltage (SYNC OUT) Output voltage 0/+5V (open) Output waveform Rise/fall time 2.5 ns 50 Ω, unbalanced Output impedance 45 Ω and more Load impedance Output connector Front panel BNC receptacle (SYNC OUT) WF1945B...
Trigger jitter Less than 50 ns Oscillation stop level On and off settable Off: stops at set phase. On: stops at set stop level. −100.0 % (maximum negative output) to +100.0 % (maximum Range positive output), Resolution 0.01 % WF1945B...
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On/off setting effective during gated sweep. (However, ineffective and fixed at off if the sweep item is duty) Off: stop at set phase. On: stop at set stop level. −100.00 %(maximum negative output) to +100.00 % (maximum Range positive output) Resolution 0.01 % WF1945B...
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0 V to +5 V/open Signal characteristics 0 V→+5 V: sweep value is increasing, +5 V→+0 V: sweep value is decreasing. Output impedance 1 kΩ, unbalanced Load impedance 10 kΩ and more Output connector Rear panel, BNC receptacle (SWEEP X-DRIVE OUT) WF1945B...
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1 V range: × 0.2 ±5 V Input voltage range 50 Ω Input impedance Input connector Rear panel BNC receptacle (EXT ADD IN) Setting initialization Functions Initializes nearly all setting contents. Initialization settings, “3.3 Basic operation (Initialization table) ”, WF1945B...
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Battery back up for nearly all settings prior to power off. Backup period Three years and more under normal temperature. Battery Lithium cell Operation when battery depleted Error at power on and settings are initialized. Setting memory and arbitrary waveform memory are initialized. Battery needs replacement (fee charged) WF1945B...
User unit computation formula (h+n)*m User unit coefficient User unit offset Arbitrary waveform selection ARB_00 Arbitrary waveform name ARB_00 ~ ARB_11 Arbitrary waveform data size Arbitrary waveform data All 0 Remote control interface GPIB GPIB address GPIB delimiter CR+LF USB ID 8-10 WF1945B...
GPIB parameters GPIB address (0 to 30), delimiter in transmission (CR/LF+EOI, CR+EOI, LF+EOI) Remote release Remote condition can be canceled by LOCAL key. (Except for Local Lockout) Connector Rear panel, IEEE 488 (24-pins) connector USB interface USB1.1 full speed 8-11 WF1945B...
216(W) × 132.5(H) × 290(D) mm (Excluding protrusions). Mass Mainframe excluding attachments, options, etc. Approx. 4.3 kg Safety EN 61010-1: 2001 EN 61326: 1997/A1: 1998/A2: 2001 However, the performance criteria for the following standards are as follows: EN61000-4-2(1995), EN61000-4-4(1995), EN61000-4-5(1995), and EN61000-4-11(1994):B 8-13 WF1945B...
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All NF products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period of, NF will, at its option, either will repair the defective product without any charge for the parts and labor, or either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
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• We assume no responsibility for influences resulting from the operations in this manual. Copyright 2005, NF Corporation WF1945B MULTIFUNCTION SYNTHESIZER Instruction Manual NF Corporation 3-20 Tsunashima Higashi 6-chome, Kohoku-ku. Yokohama-shi...
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