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Startup Guide Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Introduction The scope of this Startup Guide is to detail the processes of receiving and installing the modules and cables that compose the M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator. Additionally, installing the required software is documented. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc.
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Keysight website Guide help you configure your M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator and create solutions to meet your requirements. Alternatively, you can find these documents under: Start > All Programs > Keysight M9383 . Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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To find the very latest versions of the user documentation, go to the product website www.keysight.com/find/M9383A and download the files from the Manuals support page (go to Support > Document Library > Manuals Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Step 6: Make a Measurement . If you are using a signal analyzer other than the Keysight M9393A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer, the cable end at the signal generator RF Output may be different. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
If the shipping materials are damaged or the contents of the container are incomplete: Contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. If you must return the M9383A VSG to Keysight Technologies, use the original (or comparable) shipping materials. Refer to Return an Instrument for Service To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch exposed connector pins.
M9383A VSG. The M9318A Vector Modulator is another PXIe module designed to work with M9383A VSG. It can be used in place of M9316A Vector Modulator in the M9383A VSG for enhanced performance and greater RF bandwidth (up to 1 GHz ).
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The following are the M9383A shipment contents for each M9383A configuration: Configuration 1 (Analog 14/20 GHz) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9312-20008 Cable, semi-rigid, male connector (2.4 mm) - male connector (3.5 mm)
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Configuration 2 (Analog 31.8/44 GHz) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9314A Keysight M9314A PXIe Upconverter M9314-20008 Cable, semi-rigid, male connector (2.4 mm) - male connector (2.4 mm) M9383-20005 Cable, semi-rigid, SMA (male) - male connector (3.5 mm)
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Configuration 3 (Analog 14/20 GHz with Enhanced Phase Noise) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9305A Keysight M9305A PXIe Direct Digital Synthesizer...
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Configuration 9 (Vector 14/20 GHz, with 160 MHz Bandwidth and Enhanced Phase Noise) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9316A Keysight M9316A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator M9312A...
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Configuration 10 (Vector 31.8/44 GHz, with 160 MHz Bandwidth and Enhanced Phase Noise) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9316A Keysight M9316A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator M9312A...
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Cable, semi-rigid, SMA (male) - male connector (3.5 mm) 8121-2554 Cable, coaxial, SMP (female) - SMP (female) 150 mm 8121-2723 Cable, coaxial, SMB (female) - SMP (female) 150 mm 8121-2859 Cable, coaxial, SMP (female) - SMP (female) 200 mm Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Configuration 11 (Vector 14/20 GHz, with 1 GHz Bandwidth and Enhanced Phase Noise) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9314A...
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Configuration 12 (Vector 31.8/44 GHz, with 1 GHz Bandwidth and Enhanced Phase Noise) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9314A...
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Cable, semi-rigid, SMA (male) - male connector (3.5 mm) 8121-2554 Cable, coaxial, SMP (female) - SMP (female) 150 mm 8121-2723 Cable, coaxial, SMB (female) - SMP (female) 150 mm 8121-2859 Cable, coaxial, SMP (female) - SMP (female) 200 mm Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Configuration 12A (Vector 31.8/44 GHz, with 1 GHz Bandwidth, Enhanced Phase Noise, and Increased Output Power) Shipment Contents Qty Keysight Part Description Number M9300A Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference Option M9383A-300 M9303A Keysight M9303A PXIe Synthesizer M9312A Keysight M9312A PXIe Source Output M9314A...
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8121-2723 Cable, coaxial, SMB (female) - SMP (female) 150 mm 8121-2859 Cable, coaxial, SMP (female) - SMP (female) 200 mm For information about the available list of M9383A options, refer to M9383A Configuration Guide Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association ( www.esda.org ). The ESD standards developed by this agency are sanctioned by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
The following are the recommended best practices to ensure proper and safe module operating conditions: To maintain proper airflow within the chassis, all empty chassis slots must be fitted with slot blockers (Keysight model Y1212A , 5 per kit) and EMC filler...
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HIGH ensures maximum cooling with all chassis. Chassis Air Flow The Keysight M9018B/M9019B has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower front and bottom of the chassis. Cable and Connector Care...
(Keysight model M9037A) or the remote controller (Keysight M9021A Cable Interface with the M9048A adapter for desktop PC). Do not power up the controller until instructed to do so later in this document. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Embedded Controller (For additional details, refer to instructions in the M9037A Startup Guide Observe ESD Precautions Install the embedded controller in Slot 1 (see icon above the slot) in the chassis. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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If your configuration contains a M9021A Cable Interface Module, follow the procedure below. For additional information about installing the M9021A, refer to M9021A Installation Guide Locate slot 1 in the chassis. It has the icon ( ) above it. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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On the M9021A module, set both S301 switches to the "Host" (right-hand) position and set the S201 rocker switch to the left-hand position. Refer to the following figure for M9021A switch locations and positions. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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On the M9021A module, set both S301 switches to "Host" and set the S201 rocker switch to the left-hand position. On the M9018B/M9019A chassis backplane, set the controller slot power-supply switch to the left. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Tighten the module retaining screws (top and bottom) and torque them to 5 in-lb (0.57 N-m). Keysight recommends you to install all the modules in the exact order. Generic module installation shown. It may not reflect your module's actual size and chassis placement.
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Recommended Analog Configurations It is necessary to perform amplitude accuracy adjustment for the cables/ports before use in any 44 GHz M9383A configurations. For information on how to perform amplitude accuracy adjustment, refer to Set Amplitude Accuracy Adjustment topic in the M9383A SFP Help.
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M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out M9383-20027 M9312A LO 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In M9383-20017 M9312A Aux Out M9314A Aux In 8121-2859 M9312A Trig 2 M9314A Trig 2 Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Order Cable Part Number Module Connector Module Connector M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9312A RF 1 In M9305-20041 M9305A DDS Out M9305A DDS In M9305-20042 M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9312-20008 M9312A Aux Out M9312A Aux In * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out M9383-20027 M9312A LO 1 Out M9314A RF 1 In M9383-20017 M9312A Aux Out M9314A Aux In Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9314A Trig 2 M9305-20041 M9305A DDS Out M9305A DDS In M9305-20042 M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9303A 100 MHz In 8121-2554 M9312A Trig 1 M9316A Trig 2 M9316-20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9303A 100 MHz In 8121-2554 M9312A Trig 1 M9316A Trig 2 M9316-20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9314A AM In M9383-20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out M9383-20017 M9312A Aux Out M9314A Aux In Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9312A Trig 1 M9316A Trig 2 M9316-20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9303A 100 MHz In 8121-2827 M9312A Trig 1 M9318A Ext 2 M9318-20009 M9318A LO 2 In M9318A LO 2 Out M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9303A 100 MHz In 8121-2827 M9312A Trig 1 M9318A Ext 2 M9318-20009 M9318A LO 2 In M9318A LO 2 Out M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9314A AM In M9383-20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out M9383-20017 M9312A Aux Out M9314A Aux In Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Order Cable Part Number Module Connector Module Connector M9318-20009 M9318A LO 2 In M9318A LO 2 Out M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9312A RF 1 In 8121-2554 M9312A Trig 1 M9316A Trig 2 M9305-20041 M9305A DDS Out M9305A DDS In M9305-20042 M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9316-20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Order Cable Part Number Module Connector Module Connector M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9383-20023 M9316A RF 2 Out M9312A RF 2 In 8121-2554 M9312A LF Out M9314A AM In M9383-20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9316-20016 M9316A LO 2 In M9316A LO 2 Out M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9305A DDS In M9305-20042 M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9318-20009 M9318A LO 2 In M9318A LO 2 Out M9312-20008 M9312A Aux In M9312A Aux Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9312A RF 2 In 8121-2554 M9312A LF Out M9314A AM In M9383-20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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M9305A Clock Out M9305A Clock In M9318-20009 M9318A LO 2 In M9318A LO 2 Out M9314-20008 M9314A LO 1 In M9314A LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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RF 2 In 8121-2554 M9312A LF Out M9314A AM In M9383-20005 M9312A RF 1 In M9314A RF 1 Out M9383-20006 M9312A LO 2 Out M9314A LO 2 In M9383-20018 M9312A Aux In M9314A Aux Out Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
LO 1 Out * Attached to the module at the time of shipment Install Slot Blockers and Filler Panels To assure proper operating temperatures, install slot blockers (Keysight model Y1212A , 5 per kit) and EMC filler panels (Keysight model...
Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above). Remote (Keysight M9018A chassis only) A PC running one of the operating systems listed in System controller Requirements above and a Keysight M9021A Cable Interface x8 with one of the following PC...
M9037A embedded controller. The Keysight Instrument Control DVD, which includes the IO Libraries Suite software, is no longer shipped with Keysight instruments. If you require a Keysight Instrument Control DVD, it can be ordered by contacting your local Keysight Customer Contact Center.
Before running a Self Test, make sure that all required software is installed, the chassis is powered on, and all cabling is correct. See Cable the Modules for proper cabling. Allow the M9383A VSG to warm up for at least 30 minutes before using. 1. Select Start > All Programs >...
If the M9383A Self Test fails, it indicates which module is likely to need service. However, you must return all modules (except the M9300A) and all cables. See Return an Instrument for Service Run Internal Alignments On the Utilities menu, select...
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Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Failure in the power initialized the temperature, supplies. Module hardware The modulator is connection to the etc., not okay) health cannot be playing an ARB. module. determined until the power supply failure is resolved. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
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Not connected by the SFP. Panel has (power or over Failure in the power initialized the temperature, supplies. Module hardware connection to the etc., not okay) health cannot be module. determined until the power supply failure is resolved. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Generate and View an Output Signal The following measurement uses a Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator to generate the 2 GHz signal and Keysight M9393A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer to analyze it. You may use any frequency depending upon the signal analyzer used.
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On the M9383A SFP, set the following parameters: Frequency: 2 GHz Amplitude: -10 dBm RF On: selected ALC On: selected On the M9393A SFP Measure Tab, set the following parameters: Frequency: 2 GHz Input Power: -10 dBm Acquisition: Spectrum Below the display, select Continuous for a sustained sweep of the analyzer.
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You should see the following display on your M9393A SFP. The frequency of the signal is 2 GHz and the amplitude is -10 dBm. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Packaging the Instrument Service Options Calling Keysight Technologies Keysight Technologies has offices around the world to provide you with complete support for your instrument. To obtain servicing information or to order replacement parts, contact the nearest Keysight Technologies office listed below. In any correspondence or telephone conversations, refer to your instrument by its product number, full serial number, and software revision.
Surround the instrument with three to four inches of packing material and prevent the instrument from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is plastic bubble-pack. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
Service Options Keysight Technologies offers several optional maintenance plans to service your instrument after the warranty has expired. Call your Keysight Technologies office for full details. If you want to service the instrument yourself after the warranty expires, you can download the service documentation that provides all necessary troubleshooting and maintenance information from the Keysight web page.
The Reference module can also be shared among multiple measurement applications, such as the Keysight 89600 VSA software. The Reference module must be initialized before use, so including it in all configurations allows applications to be started in any order.
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If an existing instance of the SFP is connected to the reference module in a shared (default) mode, and you try to connect a second instance of the SFP to the same reference with ShareReferenceVisaSession=0 Advanced Option, you will get the resource locked error shown above. Keysight M9383A PXIe Vector Signal Generator...
API Overview Keysight's IVI drivers simplify the creation and maintenance of instrument control applications in a variety of development environments; they allow programmatic control of instrumentation while providing a greater degree of instrument interchangeability and code reuse. IVI drivers currently come in two basic types: IVI-COM and IVI-C.
The Digitizer FPGA state synchronization for triggering an acquisition can be attached to any of Triggering the front panel or PXI backplane triggers. You must set up the PXI chassis trigger lines to enable the M9383A trigger routing feature for backplane triggers crossing chassis segments. For more information about backplane triggers, refer to...