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Tektronix AWG7082C Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Tektronix AWG7082C Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/signal-generators/tektronix-inc/awg7000/AWG7082C...
  • Page 2 AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start User Manual *P071248104* 071-2481-04...
  • Page 4 AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start User Manual www.tektronix.com 071-2481-04...
  • Page 5 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
  • Page 6 Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents General Safety Summary ......................Compliance Information ..
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Setting the User Preferences ....................Changing the Windows Display Style .

  • Page 10: General Safety Summary

    General Safety Summary 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.
  • Page 11 General Safety Summary Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.

  • Page 12: Compliance Information

    EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker European contact. Tektronix UK, Ltd. Western Peninsula Western Road Bracknell, RG12 1RF United Kingdom This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.

  • Page 13: Safety Compliance

    Compliance Information Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC Complies with the EMC provision of the Radio communications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA: CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006. Safety Compliance EC Declaration of Conformity –...

  • Page 14: Environmental Considerations

    This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

  • Page 15: Preface

    Extended analog output bandwidth (Option 02 and Option 06) 28-bit digital data output (Option 03), AWG5002B, AWG5012B, AWG5002C, and AWG5012C only Interleave and extended analog output bandwidth (Option 06), AWG7122B, AWG7122C, and AWG7082C only Fast sequence switching (Option 08), AWG5000B series, AWG7000B series, and AWG7000C series only A large 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) high resolution XGA color display...
  • Page 16 Preface Table i: AWG5000C and AWG7000C features Model AWG7122C AWG7082C AWG5014C AWG5012C AWG5002C Maximum 12 GS/s 8 GS/s (16 GS/s 1.2 GS/s 1.2 GS/s 600 MS/s sampling rate (24 GS/s by by interleave) interleave) D/A resolution 8 bits or 10 bits (selectable)

  • Page 17: Documentation

    CD. Read the service manuals to service instruments to the module Service procedures level. The service manuals are available on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals). Conventions Used in this Manual The following icons are used throughout this manual.

  • Page 18: Installing Your Instrument

    (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information. NOTE. The instrument does not ship with a product software CD. To reinstall the product software, go to the Tektronix Web site and download the latest product software for your instrument. Standard Accessories...

  • Page 19: Operating Requirements

    Installing Your Instrument 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) Environmental Requirements...

  • Page 20: Powering On The Instrument

    Installing Your Instrument Cleaning WARNING. To avoid personal injury, power off the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage before performing any of the following procedures. Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 21: Powering Off The Instrument

    Do not change the contents of the Windows folder or the Program Files\Tektronix\AWG\ System folder. Do not change the BIOS settings; this can affect the overall operation of the instrument. If you think that your Windows interface might cause problems with the instrument, contact your local Tektronix support center for assistance.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Network

    Changing size or name of waveform Converting the waveform format Importing waveform data from the AWG5000 series and AWG7000 series setup (*.AWG) file Importing a Tektronix DTG5000 series file (*.DTG) Importing a Tektronix AWG400/500/600/700 series SEQ file Exporting waveform data...

  • Page 23: Controlling The Instrument Using A Remote Pc

    PC; the instrument hardware is not required. You can create and edit the instrument setups. The setup files that you create can be used later with your arbitrary waveform generator. 1. Go to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software) and download the latest version of the AWG Product Software.

  • Page 24: Inspecting Your Instrument

    You can execute all items together or you can execute only the selected item(s). 4. Click Execute to start the diagnostics. Verify that the instrument passes all tests. If diagnostic failures occur, contact your local Tektronix service personnel. AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 25: Self Calibration

    Wait until the calibration completes. For all calibration items, the Status control should indicate Pass. If it does not, contact your local Tektronix service personnel. NOTE. Self calibration is not valid until the instrument reaches a valid temperature. (See page 2, Operating Requirements.) NOTE.

  • Page 26: Preventing Instrument Damage

    Installing Your Instrument Preventing Instrument Damage Overheat Protection The internal instrument temperature is monitored and the instrument is protected against overheating damage by the following actions: A warning message will appear if the internal temperature reaches the first threshold level. The instrument will shut down if its temperature reaches the second threshold level.

  • Page 27: Option Installation

    Installing Your Instrument Option Installation Use the Option Installation dialog box to enable the upgrades that you purchased from Tektronix for your instrument. For the most current list of upgrades, go to www.tektronix.com or contact your local Tektronix representative. 1. Select System > Option Installation to open the Option Installation dialog box.

  • Page 28: Creating Operating System Restore Discs

    This procedure creates a set of restore discs for the Microsoft Windows operating system. After restoring the operating system, reinstall the instrument application software. Go to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software) to download the product software, and follow the instructions to reinstall the instrument application software.
  • Page 29 6. When the restore process is completed, remove the last restore disc and restart the instrument. 7. Install the AWG application software. If you have not already done so, go to the Tektronix Web site to download the software (www.tektronix.com/software) and follow the instructions to install the software for your instrument.

  • Page 30: Front Panel

    The interleave connectors supply analog signals with 12 GS/s through 24 GS/s range (AWG7000C series Option 06 and AWG7122B Option 06 only). The AWG7082C Option 06 range is from 8 GS/s to 16 GS/s. Connector type: SMA These connectors supply analog signals.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel (Awg7000C Series)

    Rear Panel (AWG7000C Series) Rear Panel (AWG7000C Series) NOTE. AWG7000B series have a similar connectors in different locations. Connector Description 1. Removable HDD Removable hard disk drive to secure data. If you remove the HDD, user information such as setup files or waveform data does not remain within the instrument.

  • Page 32: Dynamic Jump In Connector (Awg7000C Series)

    Rear Panel (AWG7000C Series) Connector Description 12. USB Use the USB connectors to connect a USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device to the instrument. 13. Dynamic Jump In connector Use the 15-pin DSUB connector to allow fast switching during table jump and subsequence operations.

  • Page 33: Rear Panel (Awg5000C Series)

    Rear Panel (AWG5000C Series) Rear Panel (AWG5000C Series) NOTE. AWG5000B series have a similar connectors in different locations. Connector Description 1. Removable HDD Removable hard disk drive to secure data. If you remove the HDD, user information such as setup files or waveform data does not remain within the instrument. 2.
  • Page 34 Rear Panel (AWG5000C Series) Connector Description 13. Add Input Adds an external signal to the output signal of the arbitrary waveform generator. Connector Type: BNC 14. External Clock Input Input connector for oscillator input Connector Type: BNC 15. Oscillator Output Output connector for internal oscillator Connector Type: BNC 16.

  • Page 35: Getting Acquainted With Your Instrument

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Control Panel Buttons/Keys Description 1. Run The Run button is used to start and stop the signal generation. If the signal is being generated, the LED indicator lights up. To output the signal through the output connectors, you must push the front-panel All Outputs On/Off button or the Channel Output On button.

  • Page 36: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel Controls

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Buttons/Keys Description 8. Level – Amplitude/Offset When you push these buttons, the amplitude or offset parameter of the corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected. Amplitude and offset can be set independently for each channel. 9.

  • Page 37: Touch Screen Interface

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Touch Screen Interface The arbitrary waveform generator offers two methods of making menu selections: Front-panel controls, keyboard, and mouse (keyboard and mouse are standard accessories) Front-panel controls and touch screen interface 1. You can enable or disable the touch screen interface by pushing the front-panel Touch Screen button.

  • Page 38: Screen Interface

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Screen Interface Screen element Description 1. Menu bar The menu bar provides access to all of the instrument functions. 2. Status bar The status bar shows information about the instrument, such as sampling rate, run mode status, or output status. 3.

  • Page 39: Basic Steps For Using The Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Basic Steps for Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator After you have powered on the instrument, use the menu bar in the application or use control windows to create and edit waveforms. (See page 24, Accessing Menus and Control Windows.) Complete the following steps to output a waveform: 1.

  • Page 40: Run Mode

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Run Mode The arbitrary waveform generator supports the following four types of Run mode: Continuous. A continuous waveform is output. Triggered. A waveform is output once when the instrument receives a trigger signal. The instrument will wait for the next trigger signal after outputting the waveform.

  • Page 41: Accessing Menus And Control Windows

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Quick Tips Trigger parameters control the signal outputs of the instrument. Trigger parameters cannot be set if Continuous is selected in the Run Mode. You can also control the trigger by pushing the front-panel Force Trigger button in addition to specifying a signal as the trigger source.

  • Page 42: Changing Control Settings

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 4. You can right-click to gain quick access to associated menu commands. For example, right-click the Waveform List window to display the related menu commands. Changing Control Settings As you configure the instrument, you might need to set a numerical parameter such as an amplitude level or offset. To set these parameters in a screen window, touch or click the parameter to select it.

  • Page 43: Display/Hide Control Windows

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Display/Hide Control Windows The arbitrary waveform generator displays four control windows by default. You can quickly hide or display each window using the window tag. 1. By default, four windows are displayed if the Run mode is Sequence. 2.

  • Page 44: Status Bar

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Status Bar The Status Bar has two functions. It displays the status of the instrument, such as Sampling Rate, Run State, and Run Mode. It also has action buttons, such as Force Trigger, Force Event, All Outputs On/Off, and Run. 1.

  • Page 45: Setting The User Preferences

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Setting the User Preferences Select System > Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. 1. Startup – Select a power-on setting. (See page 43, Changing Settings at Power-On.) 2. LCD Brightness – Set the LCD brightness.

  • Page 46: Changing The Windows Display Style

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Changing the Windows Display Style You can configure the appearance of Waveform and Sequence windows for your arbitrary waveform generator. Waveform Window 1. Select View > Display Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. Click the Waveform Window tab.

  • Page 47: Run State Control And Output On/Off

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Sequence Window 1. Select View > Display Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box. Click the Sequence Window tab. 2. You can select the display format (Graphic or Table). 3. When Graphic is selected, you can select either Thumbnail or Waveform Name.
  • Page 48 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 3. Alternatively, you can use the Ch n (Channel) tab on the Settings window to enable the signal output. AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 49: Setting Output Signals

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Setting Output Signals Analog and Marker Output You can set the parameters for analog and marker output signals using the front panel buttons or the Channel page of Settings window. 1. Use the front-panel Level buttons to set the Amplitude, Offset, and Marker High/Low for each channel.
  • Page 50 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Quick Tips Each channel has independent output on and off control. When the output status of Ch n is set to On, both analog output and marker output are enabled. When Direct Output is set to On, filter and offset settings become inactive. The analog bandwidth setting range will change.
  • Page 51 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Timing Control You can set parameters for sampling rate or clock using the Timing page of Settings window. 1. Sets Sampling Rate. 2. You can set Repetition Rate when the Run mode is not set to Sequence. 3.
  • Page 52 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Channel Coupling You can change the parameter values for multiple channels at a time. This function is called Channel Coupling. 1. Select Settings > Coupling to open the Coupling dialog box. You can also open this dialog box from the pop-up menu displayed by right-clicking on the Channel page of the Settings window.

  • Page 53: Interleave

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Channel Skew Adjustment The channel skew adjusts the skew (delay) of each channel output. Select System > Channel Skew to open the Channel Skew dialog box. 1. You can adjust the skew for each channel independently.
  • Page 54 12 GS/s to 24 GS/s 2 to 129,600,000 points (Option 01, Option 06) 10 MS/s to 12 GS/s 1 to 64,800,000 points AWG7082C 8 GS/s to 12 GS/s 2 to 129,600,000 points (Option 01, Option 06) 1 to 64,800,000 points...
  • Page 55 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Interleave Adjustment Interleaving is a function to attain twice the sampling rate of single channel by combining the Ch 1 and Ch 2 outputs. When the interleaving is set to On, you can adjust the relative values for Phase and Amplitude between the channels. 1.

  • Page 56: Digital Output (Option 03)

    Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Digital Output (Option 03) Option 03 supports digital data output on AWG5002C, AWG5012C, AWG5002B, and AWG5012B instruments. 1. The SMB connectors for 14 bit digital data output are present for Ch 1 and Ch 2 on the rear panel. 2.

  • Page 57: Saving And Recalling Setups

    Saving and Recalling Setups Saving and Recalling Setups Use the File menu for basic file operations such as saving or recalling instrument setups or importing or exporting waveform data. You can also use the File menu for standard Windows operations such as loading the most recent setup files. File Menu The following menu items are provided in the File menu.

  • Page 58: Saving An Instrument Setup

    Saving and Recalling Setups Saving an Instrument Setup Use the following steps to save an instrument setup: 1. Select File > Save File to overwrite the existing instrument setup with an updated setup file. 2. To save the current setup to a new setup file, select File >...

  • Page 59: Recalling An Instrument Setup

    Saving and Recalling Setups Recalling an Instrument Setup You can recall an instrument setup from the File menu or from Windows Explorer. 1. Select File > Open File to open the Open File dialog box. 2. Select a setup file. 3.

  • Page 60: Default Setup

    Saving and Recalling Setups Default Setup Push the front-panel Factory Default button to recall the factory default settings. 1. To quickly return to the factory default settings, push the front-panel Factory Default button. 2. When the instrument setups are modified, a confirmation dialog box appears.

  • Page 61: Importing Waveform Data

    The arbitrary waveform generator supports the following file formats: *.AWG file created by Tektronix AWG5000 series or AWG7000 series The following file formats created by Tektronix arbitrary waveform generators such as AWG400/500/600/700 series: *.pat *.seq *.wfm...
  • Page 62 Saving and Recalling Setups 4. Select a file to import. 5. Select an import action in the Operation frame. Set to – Select the channel and index number. The imported waveform data will be assigned to the specified position. Insert before – The imported waveform data will be inserted before the specified cell of the sequence.
  • Page 63 Saving and Recalling Setups 8. If the file format is Tektronix AWG5000 series or AWG7000 series, the AWG File Import dialog box is displayed. Select a waveform to import. 9. Click OK. The selected waveform is imported. You can select multiple waveforms.
  • Page 64 Saving and Recalling Setups 12. If text file format is selected, the Text File Import dialog box is displayed. Select the file format using the Format frame. Select Digital to specify each bit for DAC. If your instrument is an AWG5000 series, Digital format is fixed to 14 bits.

  • Page 65: Exporting Waveform Data

    Saving and Recalling Setups Exporting Waveform Data The arbitrary waveform generator can export waveform data to a text file for use with other applications. You can also select a pattern file or waveform file for use in AWG400/500/600/700 series instruments. 1.
  • Page 66 Saving and Recalling Setups 6. This is an example of a dialog box when you export an Integer format waveform in an AWG7000 series instrument. 7. You can select Analog or Digital when you select a *.txt format. Select Digital to specify each bit for DAC.

  • Page 67: Waveform Display And Edit

    Waveform Display and Edit Waveform Display and Edit Waveform Window You can use the Waveform window to edit a newly created waveform or user-defined waveform listed in the Waveform List window. A selected element in the Sequence window or a selected waveform on the Ch n page of the Settings window is displayed in the Waveform window.

  • Page 68: Using Zoom

    Waveform Display and Edit Using Zoom Use Zoom when you want to temporarily look at details of a waveform. To magnify a waveform, select Zoom commands from the View menu, or use the Zoom icons. The choices are as follows: 1.

  • Page 69: Creating Or Modifying A Waveform

    Waveform Display and Edit Creating or Modifying a Waveform Use the Edit menu to create a new waveform or modify an existing waveform. Use Undo to cancel the last process and Redo to repeat the last process. Undo does not apply to cursor position, zoom, and scroll functions.

  • Page 70: Creating A Standard Waveform

    Waveform Display and Edit Creating a Standard Waveform You can create a new waveform using the Create Analog Waveform dialog box. 1. Select Edit > Create Analog Waveform to open the Create Analog Waveform dialog box. 2. Use Function to select a waveform type.
  • Page 71 Waveform Display and Edit 6. Use Level to set parameters for Amplitude/Offset or High/Low. 7. Use Option to select the amplitude/ offset settings. This frame is displayed when you set the vertical units to Voltage. If you set the vertical units to Normalized Value, this frame is disabled.

  • Page 72: Equation Editor

    Waveform Display and Edit Equation Editor The Equation Editor is an ASCII text editor that uses text strings to create waveforms by loading, editing, and compiling equation files. The editor provides control and flexibility to create more complex waveforms than using the Create Analog Waveform or Create Digital Pattern tools alone.

  • Page 73: Accessing Waveform In A Setup File

    Waveform Display and Edit Accessing Waveform in a Setup File A created waveform is registered as a user-defined waveform in the Waveform List window. The Waveform List window lists the waveforms that are saved in the setup files (*.awg). 1. To select a predefined waveform, click the Predefined tab.

  • Page 74: Changing A User-Defined Waveform Name

    Waveform Display and Edit Changing a User-Defined Waveform Name You can change a user-defined waveform name in the Waveform List window. 1. Select a waveform in the Waveform List window, and then select Edit > Rename from the menu bar to open the Rename dialog box.

  • Page 75: Editing A Waveform

    Waveform Display and Edit Editing a Waveform You can edit a waveform which is created using the Standard Waveform dialog box, imported waveform, or a user-defined waveform listed in the Waveform List window. Item and Range When you edit a waveform, items and range are usually specified as an edit target. 1.
  • Page 76 Waveform Display and Edit Cut and Paste Example The following procedure shows Cut and Paste example in the Waveform window (Graphic display). You can also execute Cut or Paste in the Table display. 1. Select the item(s) you want to edit. This example shows cut and paste operation using two channels.
  • Page 77 Waveform Display and Edit 6. Select Ch 2. 7. Specify the edit target using the cursors. From the Edit menu, select Copy. 8. This is an example of Paste-Replace. The specified range of Ch 2 waveform is pasted and replaces the Ch 1 waveform. The Ch 1 waveform length is not changed.

  • Page 78: Math Waveforms

    Waveform Display and Edit Math Waveforms You can use the Math dialog box to perform mathematical operations on the waveform you are editing. The analog data of two waveforms can be added, subtracted, or multiplied. The created waveform data can be added to the Waveform List. 1.

  • Page 79: Normalize Option

    Waveform Display and Edit Normalize Option You can select normalize options when analog data is normalized. Normalize is executed for the entire analog waveform data. Select one of the following options from the Tools menu: 1. Fit to DAC range, preserve offset The waveform data is scaled relative to 0 (zero).
  • Page 80 Waveform Display and Edit Offset. You can add constants to the specified range of analog data using Offset from the Edit menu. 1. Offset can be set by voltage or normalized value. 2. Use this dialog box to change the Item or Range.
  • Page 81 Waveform Display and Edit Horizontal Shift/Rotate. You can shift or rotate the specified range of waveform data horizontally using Shift/Rotate from the Edit menu. 1. Select Mode (Shift or Rotate). You can set the shift or rotate values (time or points). 2.
  • Page 82 Waveform Display and Edit All High/All Low. You can set the specified range of data to high or low using All High/All Low from the Edit > Modify Pattern menu. 1. Select All High or All Low. 2. Change the Level parameters, if needed. 3.
  • Page 83 Waveform Display and Edit User Defined. You can fill the specified range of waveform data with a selected digital pattern using User Defined from the Edit > Modify Pattern menu. 1. Select Binary or Hex for the pattern. 2. Enter a pattern directly, or load a text file from the internal hard drive or an external memory device.
  • Page 84 Waveform Display and Edit Binary Counter. You can fill the specified range of data with a binary counter pattern using Binary Counter from the Edit > Modify Pattern menu. 1. You can select the direction (Up counter or Down counter). The up counter begins from all 0, and the down counter begins from all 1.

  • Page 85: Sequence

    Sequence Sequence It is sometimes necessary to create long waveform files to fully implement a DUT test. Where portions of the waveforms are repeated, a waveform sequencing function can save you a lot of memory-intensive waveform programming. Sequence is used for mainly the following two purposes: Output longer waveform than hardware memory Change the output waveform quickly (such as ATE applications) NOTE.
  • Page 86 Sequence This is an example of Table display. You can directly enter a sequence parameter value, such as Repeat count or Go To target, in the Table display. Quick Tips The following methods are available for applying an existing waveform to a sequence: Drag and drop a waveform from the Waveform List window to a cell of the Sequence window After selecting a cell in the Sequence window, use Set Waveform or Insert Waveform from the Edit menu When Continuous, Triggered, or Gated is selected in the Run mode, the Sequence window is hidden.

  • Page 87: Creating A Sequence

    Sequence Creating a Sequence To create a sequence, waveforms must be assigned to Sequence window. The following example shows basic steps to create a sequence. 1. Select a waveform in the Waveform List window. 2. Drag and drop the waveform to a sequence window cell.
  • Page 88 Sequence 8. A sequence element consists of all analog waveform data and marker data with an index number. 9. A selected element is called current element. 10. A selected element in the Sequence window will be displayed in the Waveform window.

  • Page 89: Creating A Subsequence

    Sequence NOTE. There are two sequencer modes in the arbitrary waveform generator to execute the created sequence: the hardware sequencer mode and the software sequencer mode. Refer to the online help for details about the difference between the hardware and software sequencer modes. Creating a Subsequence Subsequences are sequences that can be recalled from existing sequences.
  • Page 90 Sequence 4. Specify the repeat count for each subsequence element. NOTE. You cannot set the Repeat Count to infinity for a subsequence element. 5. After defining all of the elements in the subsequence, you must name the subsequence. Right-click the mouse and select Name Subsequence.

  • Page 91: Editing A Sequence

    Sequence Editing a Sequence The following commands are provided for sequence edit: Set Waveform and Insert Waveform. Use these menus to set or insert a waveform to a Sequence window cell. Clear. Clear removes the contents of selected element(s). You can clear multiple non-contiguous elements. Unselected elements do not shift.
  • Page 92 Sequence 3. Cut is executed and the remaining data in the sequence are shifted. NOTE. Cut data is placed in the clipboard. Deleted data is removed from the sequence and cannot be recovered. 4. Clear initializes the data of selected waveform(s) or element(s).

  • Page 93: Event Jump

    Sequence Event Jump Use the Event page of Settings window to set parameters for event signal. You can use the Event page when the Run mode is Sequence. 1. Sets external event input threshold level. 2. Selects the polarity of external event input signal (Positive or Negative).

  • Page 94: Force Jump To

    Sequence Force Jump To Force Jump allows you to jump to a position that you choose while the instrument is outputting a sequence. Select System > Force Jump To to open the Force Jump To dialog box. 1. Specify a jump target or select Index No. 2.

  • Page 95: Accessing Sequence Elements Outside The Display Area

    Sequence Accessing Sequence Elements Outside the Display Area When you create a long sequence, the Sequence window cannot display the whole sequence elements. You can use the Go To dialog box to move to a specified element that is not displayed in the window. 1.

  • Page 96: Tutorials

    Tutorials Tutorials The examples in this section show how to use your instrument to do common arbitrary waveform generator tasks. These examples use the dual-channel model. Creating and Editing a Waveform 1. Recall the default setup. 2. Select Continuous from the Run Mode page of the Settings window.
  • Page 97 Tutorials 6. Use the Standard Waveform dialog box to create the sine waveform shown below: Waveform Length: 1024 points Cycles: 3 Amplitude: 1.0 Vp-p Offset: –0.5 V 7. Set the waveform created in step 6 to Ch 2. 8. Assign the waveform name “Ch2-Sine” to the waveform.

  • Page 98: Creating And Editing A Sequence

    Tutorials 11. Ch 1 and Ch 2 waveforms have the same waveform length. You can now output the signal. 12. Save the setup. Creating and Editing a Sequence 1. Recall the default setup. 2. Select Sequence from the Run Mode page of the Settings window.
  • Page 99 Tutorials 3. Select *Sine960 from the Predefined page of the Waveform List window, and drag and drop it to the first cell of Ch 1 sequence. 4. Similarly, select *Triangle960 from the Waveform List window, and set the waveform to the second cell of Ch 1 sequence.
  • Page 100 Tutorials 8. The copied waveform is pasted to index 2. 9. Click the Switch to Table icon to change the display to Tabular view. 10. Set the following sequence parameters: Index 1: Wait Trigger On The sequence waits for a trigger before generating the first element.
  • Page 101 Tutorials AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Index Symbols and Numbers Create Analog waveform Event page Edit menu, 53 Settings window, 76 10 MHz Reference Output Creating OS restore discs, 11 Export waveform data, 48 Rear panel, 15, 17 Current element, 71 External Clock Input Cut example Rear panel, 15, 17 Waveform window, 59 Accessing control windows, 24...
  • Page 103 Index Rename Edit menu, 57 Icons Offline mode, 6 Repeat Sequence window, 69 Offset Sequence control Zoom, 51 Edit menu, 63 parameter, 70 Import waveform data, 44 Operating requirements, 2 Repetition Rate, 34 AWG file format, 46 Option Installation Restore Operating System, 11 DTG file format, 46 System menu, 10 Run button...
  • Page 104 Index User Default File Waveform length Startup setting, 43 To change, 57 Table display User Preferences Waveform List window, 56 Sequence window, 69 System menu, 28 Screen interface, 21 Waveform window, 50 User-defined waveforms Waveform name TekLink connector To change name, 57 To change, 57 Rear panel, 14, 16 Waveform List window, 56...

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