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Agilent Technologies ESG-D Series Option H98
Signal Generators
Serial Number Prefixes
(Affix Label Here)
Part No. E4400-90267
Printed in USA
June 2001
Supersedes December 1998
© Copyright 1998, 2000, 2001 Agilent Technologies Inc.

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  • Page 1 Manual Supplement Agilent Technologies ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Serial Number Prefixes (Affix Label Here) Part No. E4400-90267 Printed in USA June 2001 Supersedes December 1998 © Copyright 1998, 2000, 2001 Agilent Technologies Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing Option H98 Product Overview..........1-2 Reconciling New Firmware Revisions with Earlier Revisions.
  • Page 3 Contents ACCH ..............4-4 BCCH Setup .
  • Page 4 Contents Short Code (Channels 2 and 3)..........4-24 Spread .
  • Page 5 Contents Interrupt Time ............5-14 Multicode Type .

  • Page 6: In-Channel, Base Station And Mobile Receiver Testing

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing This manual supplement provides operating and service information applicable to the Agilent Technologies ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generator. Use this information to supplement the ESG Family manual set. Manual Supplement...

  • Page 7: Option H98 Product Overview

    Option H98 Product Overview W-CDMA is a third-generation (3G) wireless technology designed to deliver high transport capacity for high-speed data and low-cost voice services. The ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generator enables you to accelerate the development of W-CDMA base station and mobile receivers by fully exercising the receiver to ensure it meets performance requirements.
  • Page 8 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing Option H98 Product Overview Figure 1-2 Downlink Channel 1 Block Diagram Figure 1-3 Uplink Multicode Block Diagram Manual Supplement...
  • Page 9 In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Option H98 Product Overview Figure 1-4 Uplink, Multicode Channels Block Diagram Manual Supplement...
  • Page 10 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing Option H98 Product Overview Figure 1-5 Uplink Multichannel Block Diagram Manual Supplement...
  • Page 11 In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Option H98 Product Overview Figure 1-6 Uplink, Multichannel Channels Block Diagram Manual Supplement...

  • Page 12: Reconciling New Firmware Revisions With Earlier Revisions

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators In–Channel, Base Station and Mobile Receiver Testing Reconciling New Firmware Revisions with Earlier Revisions Reconciling New Firmware Revisions with Earlier Revisions Remote and front-panel operation of firmware revision B.02.30 and greater is quite different from earlier firmware revisions. This section documents the remote operation commands from earlier firmware revisions that are still valid in revision B.02.30.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Specifications This chapter provides the specifications and supplemental characteristics for the ESG – Series Option H98 Signal Generator. This chapter, as with the rest of this supplement, provides only the information unique to the Option H98. Use this information to supplement the ESG Family manual set.
  • Page 14 Specifications ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Frequency Range: E4432B: 20 MHz to 3 GHz E4433B: 20 MHz to 4 GHz Chip Rate: 4.096 MHz Frame Duration: 10 ms Modulation: QPSK with long and short code spreading Filtering: Root raised cosine with alpha of 0.22...
  • Page 15 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Specifications Uplink Mode: Channel or Multicode Trigger Delay: –50 to +204 chips Long Code: 00000000000 to IFFFFFFFFFF hexadecimal (0 to 2,199,023,255,551 decimal) Short Code: Selectable over the full range of available short codes at each symbol rate.
  • Page 16 Specifications ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators 1.75% (1.25%, amplitude range ≤4 dBm) EVM Specification: System Frame Number Reset in Input: • Frame Sync out Outputs: • Transmission Power Control out • System Frame Number Reset out • 8 kHz out •...

  • Page 17: Using Wideband Cdma

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA This chapter contains basic front-panel operating instructions for the Option H98, setup information, and rear-panel changes. For remote operation, see Chapter 5. Use this information to supplement the ESG Family manual set.

  • Page 18: Display Annotation

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Display Annotation Display Annotation The Option H98 display is identical to the standard signal generator display in all respects, except for the annunciator shown in the following figure. In the Option H98, the annunciator is displayed in this position when wideband CDMA is enabled.

  • Page 19: Wideband Cdma Menu Tree

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Wideband CDMA Menu Tree Wideband CDMA Menu Tree The following figure provides an overview of the Wideband CMDA softkey menus. This is not intended to be an exhaustive description of each menu; rather, it is provided as a navigation aid.

  • Page 20: Front-Panel Operation

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Front-Panel Operation Front-Panel Operation The following procedure is an example of how to set up and turn on a wideband CDMA signal simulating a downlink condition. Use the following steps to configure a Perch1 channel and a single dedicated traffic channel (DTCH) with a downlink long code of 50 and...

  • Page 21: Setting Channels, Long Code, And Short Code

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Front-Panel Operation Setting Channels, Long Code, and Short Code 1. Turn on Channel 1. Channel 1 defaults to after a normal instrument preset. Since this is the desired condition for this example, no action is necessary (the...

  • Page 22: Setting The Carrier Frequency And Power

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Front-Panel Operation Setting the Carrier Frequency and Power 1. Set the RF output frequency to 2.17 GHz. Press the front-panel key, enter , then terminate the entry with the Frequency 2.17 softkey.

  • Page 23: Understanding Rf Power Levels

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Understanding RF Power Levels Understanding RF Power Levels When the automatic leveling control (ALC) is turned on, the average RF output power is held constant at the selected amplitude. When you select a modulation that varies the RF output level, if amplitude variation effects your measurement, you can turn off the ALC.

  • Page 24: Understanding Time Offsets

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Understanding Time Offsets Understanding Time Offsets TSector Adjustment range: 0 to 2560 chips Default: 0 chips TSector in Downlink Mode Refer to Figure 3-1 on page 3-9. In downlink mode, TSector adjusts the Perch radio frame timing and long code relative to the BTS reference System Frame Number Reset output at the DATA OUT rear-panel connector.

  • Page 25: Tsector

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Understanding Time Offsets TFrame Adjustment range: 0 to 15 slots Default: 0 slots Downlink Mode Refer to Figure 3-1. In downlink mode, TFrame adjusts the number of timeslots that the channel 1 radio frame is offset from both the Perch radio frame and the long code phase zero.
  • Page 26 Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Understanding Time Offsets Figure 3-2 Time Offsets in Uplink Mode Reference Uplink Long Code Phase BTS Reference 10 ms SFN Reset Input (PATTERN TRIG IN Rear-Panel BNC) Trigger Delay Trigger Delay...

  • Page 27: Rear-Panel Overview

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Rear-Panel Overview Rear-Panel Overview This section contains descriptions of the rear-panel connectors. This information supplements the information in the standard manual set. Figure 3-3 Rear-Panel Connector Changes 3. SYMBOL SYNC OUT Connector (Super Frame Reset Out) This is a 125 µs high signal, output every 64 frames.

  • Page 28: Data Clk Out Connector (8 Khz Out)

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Rear-Panel Overview 5. DATA CLK OUT Connector (8 kHz Out) This signal is high during half (62.5 µs) of the 125 µs cycle. NOTE The signal edges are referenced to the output of the data generator, not to the outputs of the baseband generator or the RF section.

  • Page 29: Pattern Trig In Connector (System Frame Number Reset In)

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Rear-Panel Overview 12. PATTERN TRIG IN Connector (System Frame Number Reset In) During uplink mode, this input receives the System Frame Number Reset (SFN RST) from the base station for synchronization. This input is not used during downlink mode.

  • Page 30: Burst Gate In Connector (Baseband Gate In)

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Rear-Panel Overview 13. BURST GATE IN Connector (Baseband Gate In) During downlink mode, a high or open at this input is the normal condition. When a TTL or CMOS low is detected, the DTCH, Perch1, and Perch2 channels are set to zero power on the baseband.

  • Page 31: Event 2 Connector (Transmission Power Control Out)

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Using Wideband CDMA Rear-Panel Overview 17. EVENT 2 Connector (Transmission Power Control Out) This signal is high during timeslots that the Transmission Power Control (TPC) is in the up condition, and low during timeslots that the TPC is in the down condition. The TPC range can vary between 1 and 80 timeslots.

  • Page 32: System Configuration

    Using Wideband CDMA ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators System Configuration System Configuration The following illustration shows a typical system setup using the Option H98 signal generator to test a base station in the uplink mode. Figure 3-9 System Configuration for Wideband CDMA in the Uplink Mode You must provide a logic level converter, as shown in the illustration above.

  • Page 33: Softkey Reference

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference The information in this chapter supplements the Mode documentation in the ESG Family manual set. Manual Supplement...

  • Page 34: Wideband Cdma Softkeys

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Wideband CDMA Softkeys Pressing the front-panel key accesses a menu of softkeys. To Mode display the Wideband CDMA menu, press the softkey. Wideband CDMA The softkeys in the Wideband CDMA menu are described in this section in alphabetical order.

  • Page 35: 64 Ksps Voice

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys 64 ksps Press this softkey to set the symbol rate to 64 kilosymbols per second. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Symbol Rate 64 ksps...

  • Page 36: 256 Ksps

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys 256 ksps Press this softkey to set the symbol rate to 256 kilosymbols per second. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Symbol Rate 256 ksps...

  • Page 37: Bcch Type

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys BCCH Type Press this softkey to set the downlink channel BCCH type. Softkey Location: > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Perch Setup > BCCH Setup BCCH Type Choices: Status after Normal Preset: 1...

  • Page 38: Channel State Off On

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Channel State Off On Press this softkey to toggle the operating state of the active channel. Note that channels cannot be turned off when operating in uplink multicode mode.
  • Page 39 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Uplink Channel Types In uplink mode, channel type for channels 2 and 3 is set by channel 1, but each channel can be turned off independently. The following uplink channel types are assigned by pressing one of the...

  • Page 40: Crc

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Table 4-1 Actual Symbol Rate as a Function of Channel Type versus Selected Symbol Rate Selected Symbol Rate (in ksps) Channel Type 64 voice DTCH+ACCH 64 voice ACCH DTCH...

  • Page 41: Data Insertion

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Data Insertion Press this softkey to select how and where the data pattern is inserted into channel 1. Appends the selected data pattern to the back of the CRC. This combination is then convolved, interleaved, and segmented into timeslots.

  • Page 42: Data Pattern

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Data Pattern Press this softkey to change the transmitted data pattern. The selected value is bolded. Downlink and Uplink Traffic Channel Data Patterns Select one of the following softkeys to configure a data pattern: Sets the data pattern to a continuous stream of 0’s.

  • Page 43: Down Long Code

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Down Long Code Press this softkey to assign a specific long code to the Perch channels and the dedicated traffic channel when the instrument is set to the downlink state. To enter the downlink long code value, rotate the...

  • Page 44: Dtx

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Press this softkey to select a Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) channel type. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Channel Type SCPI Commands and Command Queries:...

  • Page 45: Increment

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Increment Press this softkey to select an increment System Frame Number format for the Perch1 channel. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Perch Setup BCCH Setup >...

  • Page 46: Link Down Up

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Link Down Up Press this softkey to toggle the transmission direction between downlink and uplink. The selected value is bolded. When uplink is selected, the softkey is not displayed, and the...

  • Page 47: Multicode

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys SCPI Commands and Command Queries: [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]|2|3: LCODe <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]|2|3:LCODe? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:LCODe <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:LCODe? Multicode # Press this softkey and enter a number to activate a multicode channel. Softkey Location: >...

  • Page 48: Multiplex

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Multiplex Press this softkey to select a data insertion point prior to multiplex. When is chosen, the selected data pattern is segmented directly Multiplex into timeslots with Pilot and TPC symbols but without CRC, convolution, or interleaving.
  • Page 49 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Figure 4-1 Perch1(BCCH) Frame All fields in the Perch1 (BCCH) frame are selectable except: • SFN, which increments by 2 every 20 milliseconds, • CRC, which is computed based on all fields plus the SFN value.

  • Page 50: Perch2 Off On

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Perch2 Off On Press this softkey to toggle the operating state of the Perch2 logical channel for synchronization. The Perch2 channel can be enabled alone, with any combination of the Perch1 channel and channel 1, or it can be turned off.

  • Page 51: Pilot-Tpc Power

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys SCPI Command and Command Query: [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:POLarity[:ALL] NORMal|INVert [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:POLarity[:ALL]? Pilot-TPC Power Press this softkey to set the pilot-TPC power to one of three levels for the active multicode. Figure 4-2...

  • Page 52: Pn9

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Press this softkey to set the selected channel’s data to an ITU PN9 bit pattern. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Data Pattern SCPI Commands and Command Queries:...

  • Page 53: Power

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Power Press this softkey to set the downlink channel’s power relative to the power of the Perch1 and Perch2 channels. Softkey Location: > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Power ±...

  • Page 54: Sfn Fixed Value

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys SFN Fixed Value Press this softkey to select the value for a fixed System Frame Number. Only even numbered values are allowed. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode...

  • Page 55: Short Code (Channel 1)

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Short Code (Channel 1) Press this softkey to set the short code for channel 1. To enter the short code value, rotate the front-panel knob until the desired value is...

  • Page 56: Short Code (Channels 2 And 3)

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Short Code (Channels 2 and 3) Press this softkey to set the short code for uplink channels 2 or 3. To enter the short code value, rotate the front-panel knob until the desired...

  • Page 57: Symbol Rate

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Symbol Rate Press this softkey to set the symbol rate in kilosymbols per second (ksps). The selected value is bolded. Sets the symbol rate to 32 kilosymbols per second.
  • Page 58 Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys The following table provides some details about the parameters at each symbol rate. Table 4-5 Parameters versus Symbol Rate Symbol Rate Parameter 64 ksps 32 ksps 64 ksps 128 ksps...

  • Page 59: System Frame No

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys System Frame No. Press this softkey to setup the System Frame Number format for the Perch1 channel. Selects a fixed System Frame Number format for the Fixed Perch1 channel. To set the System Frame Number fixed value, press and enter the desired value.

  • Page 60: Time Offset

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys SCPI Commands and Command Queries: [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TFRAme? Time Offset Press this softkey to open a submenu that enables you to set up time offset values for TSector, TSlot, and TFrame.

  • Page 61: Tsector

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys TSector Press this softkey to enter the downlink/uplink channel or uplink multicode time offset TSector value. TSector in Downlink Mode TSector adjusts the Perch radio frame timing and long code relative to the BTS reference System Frame Number Reset output at the DATA OUT rear-panel connector.

  • Page 62: Tslot

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys TSlot Press this softkey to enter the downlink/uplink channel or uplink multicode time offset TSlot value. TSlot in Downlink Mode TSlot adjusts the number of symbols channel 1 radio frame is offset from the Perch radio frame and long code phase zero.

  • Page 63: Tx Power Bits

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys SCPI Commands and Command Queries: [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME: OFFSet:TSlot? Tx Power Bits Press this softkey to enter the Perch1 Tx power bit value.

  • Page 64: Upch

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys UPCH Press this softkey to change the uplink/downlink channel or multicode type to a User Packet Traffic Channel (UPCH). Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup...
  • Page 65 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys Channels 2 and 3 use the same channel type, uplink trigger delay, time offset adjustments, and phase polarity as channel 1. Channels 2 and 3 include the following selectable parameters: •...

  • Page 66: Uplink Power

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys Uplink Power Press this softkey to set the power level of the uplink channels 2 and 3 relative to uplink channel 1. Softkey Location: > > > Mode Wideband CDMA...

  • Page 67: W Bits

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey Reference Wideband CDMA Softkeys W Bits Press this softkey to set the value of the Perch1 W bits. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Perch Setup BCCH Setup W Bits...

  • Page 68: Zeros

    Softkey Reference ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Softkeys ZEROS Press this softkey to set the selected channel’s data to a bit pattern of continuous 0’s. Softkey Location: > > > > Mode Wideband CDMA Channel Setup Data Pattern...

  • Page 69: Programming Information

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information This chapter includes a brief overview of the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) programming language (including a command syntax description) and a listing of all of the Wideband CDMA subsystem SCPI commands in alphabetical order.

  • Page 70: Getting Started With Scpi

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Getting Started with SCPI Getting Started with SCPI This section includes some basic reference material for the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments language (SCPI). For more detailed information, see the programming guide.

  • Page 71: Standard Notation

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Getting Started with SCPI Standard Notation This section uses several forms of notation that have specific meaning: Command Mnemonics Many commands have both a long and a short form and you must use either one or the other (SCPI does not accept a combination of the two).

  • Page 72: Command Syntax

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Getting Started with SCPI Optional Parameters Optional parameter names are enclosed in square brackets. If you do not send a value for an optional parameter, the instrument chooses a default value. The instrument’s command reference documents the values used for optional parameters.

  • Page 73: Scpi Command Tree

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information SCPI Command Tree SCPI Command Tree This command tree illustrates every valid SCPI command for Option H98. Values in bold type represent defaults. For information regarding SCPI common terms, queries, implied commands, command strings, and command syntax, see “Getting Started with SCPI”...
  • Page 74 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators SCPI Command Tree Manual Supplement...
  • Page 75 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information SCPI Command Tree Manual Supplement...
  • Page 76 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators SCPI Command Tree Manual Supplement...

  • Page 77: Wideband Cdma Subsystem Scpi Command Reference

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference The Wideband CDMA subsystem SCPI commands are used to set the controls and parameters associated with the third generation mobile communications standard via a remote controller (Option H98 required).

  • Page 78: Channel Type

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Channel Type [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DA|ACCH|DTCH|DTX|FACH|SDCCH|UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DA|ACCH|DTCH|DTX|RACH|SDCCH|UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? Execute this command to select the channel type. Downlink Channel Types The following downlink channel types are assigned by appending the...
  • Page 79 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Uplink Channel Types In uplink mode, channel type for channels 2 and 3 is set by channel 1, but each channel can be turned off independently via its own state command.

  • Page 80: Data Insertion

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Data Insertion [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:INSert CRC|MULTiplex|SPREad [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:INSert? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:INSert CRC|MULTiplex|SPREad [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:INSert? Execute this command to select how and where the data pattern is inserted into channel 1. The three choices are: Appends the selected data pattern to the back of the CRC.
  • Page 81 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Downlink Channel 1 Data Patterns The following downlink data patterns are assigned by appending the command with one of [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:DATA:PATTern the following variables: Sets the downlink channel 1 data pattern to a 9-bit ITU pseudo-random bit pattern.

  • Page 82: Downlink Channel Power

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Downlink Channel Power [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:POWer <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:POWer? Execute this command to set the downlink channel’s power relative to the power of the Perch1 and Perch2 channels. ±...

  • Page 83: Multicode Type

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Multicode Type [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE DA|UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE? Execute this command to select the multicode type. The following multicode types are assigned by appending the [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE command with one of the following variables: Sets the multicode type to a Dedicated Traffic Channel plus Associated...

  • Page 84: Perch2 Operating State

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference • SFN: System Frame Number Fixed Value, selectable • UpLink: Base Station Measured Uplink Interference Power Amount, selectable • W: Message Confirmation Indicator Bits, selectable • Data: BCCH Data Field, selectable •...

  • Page 85: Pilot-Tpc Power

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Pilot-TPC Power [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:NPOWer <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:NPOWer? Execute this command to set the pilot-TPC power level for the active multicode. Range: Status after *RST: 1 SFN Fixed Value [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:SFNumber[:TYPE]:FIX <value>...

  • Page 86: Short Code (Channels 2 And 3)

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Short Code (Channels 2 and 3) [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel2|3:SCODe <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel2|3:SCODe? Execute this command to set the short code for uplink channel 2 or 3. This short code value is used for channel 2 except in multicode during the Pilot and TPC symbols when the primary channel short code value is used.
  • Page 87 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Downlink Channel 1 Symbol Rates The following downlink channel 1 symbol rates are assigned by appending the command with one of the [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:SRATe following variables: Sets the downlink channel 1 symbol rate to 32 kilosymbols per second.
  • Page 88 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Multicode Symbol Rates The following uplink multicode symbol rates are assigned by appending the command with one of the [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:SRATe following variables: Sets the multicode symbol rate to 32 kilosymbols per second.

  • Page 89: System Frame Number Type

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Table 5-5 provides some details about the parameters at each symbol rate. Table 5-5 Parameters versus Symbol Rate Symbol Rate Parameter 64 ksps 32 ksps 64 ksps...

  • Page 90: Tframe Offset

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference TFrame Offset [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme? Execute this command to enter the downlink/uplink channel or uplink multicode time offset TFrame value.

  • Page 91: Transmission Power Bits

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Transmission Power Bits [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:TXPower <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:TXPower? Execute this command to enter the Perch1 Tx power bit value. Range: Status after *RST: 0 Transmission Power Control [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:UPDOwn <value>...

  • Page 92: Tslot Offset

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference TSector in Downlink Mode TSector adjusts the Perch radio frame timing and long code relative to the BTS reference System Frame Number Reset output at the DATA OUT rear-panel connector. This is accomplished by adjusting the offset (in number of chips) from the falling edge of the System Frame Number Reset to the first symbol of the Perch radio frame and long code...

  • Page 93: Uplink Channel Power

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference TSlot in Uplink Mode TSlot adjusts the number of symbols channels 1, 2 and 3 radio frames are offset from long code phase 1280. Total offset is equal to TSlot plus TFrame. For additional information, see “Understanding Time Offsets”...

  • Page 94: Uplink Long Code

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Uplink Long Code [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]|2|3: LCODe <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]|2|3:LCODe? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:LCODe <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD:LCODe? Execute this command to enter the long code for the uplink channels. In multicode mode, all of the multicodes use the same long code.
  • Page 95 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference • long code, • data insertion, • transmission power control, • time offset adjustments (TSector, TFrame, TSlot), • uplink trigger delay, and • phase polarity. Channels 2 and 3 use the same channel type, uplink trigger delay, time offset adjustments, and phase polarity as channel 1.

  • Page 96: Uplink Trigger Delay

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Wideband CDMA Subsystem SCPI Command Reference Uplink Trigger Delay [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:TRIGger:DELAy <value> [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:TRIGger:DELAy? Execute this command to change the propagation delay timing between the trigger from the base station and the RF output of the signal generator. For additional information, see “Understanding Time Offsets”...

  • Page 97: Softkey To Scpi Command Cross-Reference

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference This section lists the Option H98 softkeys and their corresponding SCPI commands and command queries. For a list of the standard signal generator hardkeys and softkeys, and their corresponding SCPI commands and command queries, refer to the programming guide.
  • Page 98 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey Corresponding SCPI Commands and Command Queries ACCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE ACCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE ACCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? BCCH Type [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:BCCH[:TYPE] 1|2 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:BCCH[:TYPE]? Channel # [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1] [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]|2|3 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel? Channel State...
  • Page 99 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey Corresponding SCPI Commands and Command Queries DTCH+ACCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DA [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DA [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE DA [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DTX [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE DTX [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? FACH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE FACH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE?
  • Page 100 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey Corresponding SCPI Commands and Command Queries [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern PN9 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern PN9 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:PATTern PN9 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:PATTern? PN15 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern PN15 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern PN15 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:PATTern? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:PATTern PN15 [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:PATTern? Power [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:POWer <value>...
  • Page 101 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey Corresponding SCPI Commands and Command Queries Symbol Rate [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:SRATe SR32K|SR64K|SRV64K|SR128K|SR256K [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:SRATe? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:SRATe SR32K|SR64K|SRV64K|SR128K|SR256K [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:SRATe? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel2|3:SRATe SR32K|SR64K|SR128K|SR256K [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel2|3:SRATe? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:SRATe SR32K|SR64K|SR128K|SR256K [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:SRATe? System Frame [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:SFNumber[:TYPE] INCR|FIX [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:PERCh[1]:SFNumber[:TYPE]? TFrame [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TIME:OFFSet:TFRAme <value>...
  • Page 102 Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Softkey to SCPI Command Cross-Reference Softkey Corresponding SCPI Commands and Command Queries UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:DLINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel[1]:TYPE? [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE UPCH [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MCOD[1]:TYPE? Uplink Mode [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MODE CHANnel|MCOD Chan [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:MODE? Multicode Uplink Power [:SOURce]:RADio:WCDMa[:BBG]:ULINK:CHANnel2|3:POWer <value>...

  • Page 103: Example Program: Creating A Wideband Cdma Waveform

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Programming Information Example Program: Creating a Wideband CDMA Waveform Example Program: Creating a Wideband CDMA Waveform The following example program remotely performs the same tasks as “Front-Panel Operation” on page 3-4. This program creates a wideband CDMA waveform, modulated at a carrier frequency of 2.17 GHz, at a power level of −10 dBm.

  • Page 104: Program Comments

    Programming Information ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Example Program: Creating a Wideband CDMA Waveform Program Comments 10 to 140: Title and program description 150: Assigns the signal generator’s GPIB address to a variable. 160 to 180: Sets the signal generator to LOCAL mode, and clear the controller’s display.

  • Page 105: Service

    ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Service The Option H98 can be serviced using the calibration guide that is part of the standard ESG Family manual set, and the optional service guide. This chapter provides supporting documentation for servicing only the assemblies unique to Option H98 (the A7 Baseband Generator Board and the A8 Data Generator Board).

  • Page 106: Replaceable Parts

    If the instrument also has Option H99, and the A7 Baseband Generator Board is repaired or replaced, perform the following additional automated performance test, located in the ESG-D Series Option H99 Signal Generators Manual Supplement: • WCDMA ACP (H99) Manual Supplement...
  • Page 107 A7 DBMIC BASEBAND GENERATOR BLOCK DIAGRAM (OPTION H98) BURST MOD POWER SUPPLY INPUTS BURST MASTER CLOCK PLL ABUS +32V P1-9 BURST_PLS P1-14,64 +15V BURST_ENVELOPE CONTROL DIG_BUS_INT P1-57 P1-35 LOGIC (PLL UNLOCKED) BURST_PULSE +10V P1-30 +10 V REF PLL_T UNE 60 T O 120 MHz BURST INTL_ALC_HOLD P1-31...
  • Page 108 A8 DATA GENERATOR BLOCK DIAGRAM Burst Pulse P1-30 (OPTION H98) Intl ACL Hold P1-31 L DCC Alt Pwr Sel P1-80 Symbol Sync Out Symbol Sync Out P2-16 P2-16 Clock Out Clock Out P2-14 P2-14 MPU Clock Data Out Data Out P2-12 P2-12 Configuration "A"...
  • Page 109 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Glossary Glossary-1 Manual Supplement...
  • Page 110 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators ACCH Associated Control Channel. Access Channel A reverse channel that a mobile station uses to communicate with a base station for short signaling message exchanges (such as call originations, responses to pages, and registrations).
  • Page 111 ESG-D Series Option H98 Signal Generators Forward Channel A channel transmitted from a base station to mobile stations. The Forward Channel comprises one or more code channels that are transmitted on a WCDMA frequency assignment using a particular long code.
  • Page 112 Index Numerics bits (Continued) data 4-26 128 ksps softkey dummy 4-26 256 ksps softkey message confirmation indicator 4-17 5-16 32 ksps softkey system frame number 4-17 5-16 64 ksps softkey tail 4-17 5-16 64 ksps voice softkey tail, definition gloss-2 8 kHz out connector 3-12 transmit power...
  • Page 113 Index commands, SCPI Down Long Code softkey 4-11 command term downlink mnemonics block diagram syntax channel 1 block diagram configuration, system 3-16 SCPI commands channel power 5-14 connectors long code 5-14 8 kHz out 3-12 specifications ALT PWR IN 3-14 DTCH baseband gate in 3-14...
  • Page 114 Index frame (Continued) modulation waveform, Frame Sync Out 3-14 5-36 specification frequency toggling setting setting output multichannel specifications uplink block diagram uplink channels block diagram front-panel operation example multicode softkeys Multicode # 4-15 implied SCPI commands Multicode Type 4-15 Increment softkey 4-13 specifications input specifications...
  • Page 115 Index pilot-TPC power SCPI commands (Continued) SCPI command 5-17 channel number softkey 4-19 channel operating state command tree cross-reference table to softkey 5-29 sequence definition gloss-3 data softkeys insertion 5-12 PN15 4-20 pattern 5-12 4-20 downlink power channel power 5-14 output, setting long code 5-14...
  • Page 116 Index short code softkeys (Continued) example Short Code (channel 1) 4-23 range vs symbol rate 4-23 5-17 Short Code (channels 2 and 3) 4-24 SCPI commands Spread 4-24 channel 1 5-17 Symbol Rate 4-25 channels 2 and 3 5-18 System Frame No. 4-27 softkeys TFrame...
  • Page 117 Index timing diagram uplink (Continued) downlink time offsets SCPI commands channel or multicode 5-26 SFN RST input waveforms 3-13 channel power 5-25 SFN RST propagation delay 3-13 interference bits 5-25 uplink time offsets 3-10 long code 5-26 transmission trigger delay 5-28 direction, uplink or downlink SCPI command 5-22...

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