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SIGLENT General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injuries or damages to the instrument and any product connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the instrument as specified. Only qualified technical personnel should service this instrument. Avoid fire or open flame.
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SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Terms used on the instrument. Terms may appear on the instrument: DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen. WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen. CAUTION: Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.
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SIGLENT Introduction to SDG1000X The manual covers the following 2 models of SDG1000X Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: SDG1032X and SDG1062X. SIGLENT‘s SDG1000X is a series of dual-channel function/arbitrary waveform generators with specifications of up to 60MHz maximum bandwidth, 150MSa/s sampling rate and 14-bit vertical resolution. The proprietary EasyPulse...
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SIGLENT High precision Frequency Counter 196 kinds of built-in arbitrary waveforms Standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device(USBTMC), LAN(VXI-11) Optional interface: GPIB 4.3‖ display SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Catalog General Safety Summary ................II Introduction to SDG1000X ................IV Quick Start ....................1 Handle Adjustment ............... 2 The Front/Rear Panel ..............3 To Select a Waveform ..............8 To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst..........12 To Turn On/Off Output ..............14 To Use Numeric Input ..............
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SIGLENT 2.12.2 File Type ................ 79 2.12.3 File Operation ..............81 2.13 To Set Utility Function ..............85 2.13.1 System Settings ............. 87 2.13.2 Test/Cal ................95 2.13.3 Frequency Counter ............99 2.13.4 Output ................102 2.13.5 CH Copy/Coupling ............105 2.13.6 Remote Interface ............
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SIGLENT Maintenance summary ............. 155 Contact SIGLENT ..............156 Appendix ....................157 Appendix A: Accessories ..............157 Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning ..........158 VIII SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 1 Quick Start This chapter covers the following topics: Handle Adjustment The Front/Rear Panel To Select a Waveform To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst To Turn On/Off Output To Use Numeric Input To Use Common Function Keys SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Handle Adjustment To adjust the handle position of the SDG1000X, please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward. Then, make the handle rotate to the desired position. Figure 1-1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT The Front/Rear Panel This chapter will provide a brief introduction and description for the operation and functions of the front/rear panel. Front Panel SDG1000X has a clear and simple front panel which includes a 4.3 inch screen, menu softkeys, numeric keyboard, knob, function keys, arrow keys, and channel control area.
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SIGLENT Rear Panel The rear panel provides multiple interfaces, including Counter, 10MHz In/Out, Aux In/Out, LAN, USB Device, Earth Terminal and AC Power Supply Input. 10 MHz Clock Input/Output Counter In/Out Earth Terminal AC Power Supply LAN Interface USB Device Input Figure 1-3 Rear Panel of SDG1000X SDG1000X User Manual...
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SIGLENT User Interface The SDG1000X can only display parameters and waveform information for one channel at a time. The picture below shows the interface when CH1 chooses AM modulation of a sine waveform. The information displayed may vary depending on the function selected. Figure 1-4 User Interface 1.
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SIGLENT 4. Channel Parameters Area Displays the load and output settings of the currently selected channel. Load ----Value of the output load, as selected by the user. Press Utility → Output → Load, then use the softkeys, number keys or knob to change the parameter value;...
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SIGLENT 1-4 shows the parameters of ―AM modulation‖. 8. Modulation Parameters Area Shows the parameters of the current modulation function. After selecting the corresponding menu, use number keys or knob to change the parameter value. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT To Select a Waveform Press Waveforms to enter the menu as Figure 1-5 shows. The example below will help familiarize with the waveform selection settings. Figure 1-5 Waveform Selections 1. Press Waveforms key and then press Sine softkey. The SDG1000X can generate sine waveforms with frequencies from 1μHz to 60MHz.
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SIGLENT Figure 1-7 Square Display Interface 3. Press Waveforms key and then press Ramp softkey. The generator can generate ramp waveforms with frequencies from 1μHz to 500kHz and variable symmetry. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High level, Offset/Low level, Phase and Symmetry, a ramp waveform with different parameters can be generated.
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SIGLENT a pulse waveform with different parameters can be generated. Figure 1-9 Pulse Display Interface 5. Press Waveforms key and then press Noise softkey. The generator can generate noise with a 60MHz bandwidth. By setting Stdev and Mean, noise with different parameters can be generated. Figure 1-10 Noise Display Interface 6.
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SIGLENT Figure 1-11 DC Display Interface 7. Press Waveforms key and then press Page 1/2, last press the Arb softkey. The generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveforms with 16K points and frequencies up to 6MHz. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High level, Offset/Low level and Phase, an arbitrary waveform with different parameters can be generated.
SIGLENT To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst As shown in Figure 1-13, there are three keys on the front panel which are used for modulation, sweep and burst settings. The instructions below will help to explain these functions. Figure 1-13 Modulate/Sweep/Burst Key 1. Press Mod, the Modulation function will be enabled. The modulated waveform can be changed by modifying the parameters such as Type, Source, AM Depth, AM Freq, Shape, etc.
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SIGLENT Figure 1-15 Sweep Waveform Display Interface 3. Press Burst, the Burst function will be enabled. Burst signals for sine, square, ramp, pulse or arbitrary waveforms may be generated. Start Phase ranges from 0° to 360° and Burst Period ranges from 1μs to 1000s.
SIGLENT To Turn On/Off Output As shown in Figure 1-17, there are two keys on the right side of the operation panel which are used to enable / disable the output of the two channels. Choose a channel and press the corresponding Output key, the key backlight will be lighted and the output will be enabled.
SIGLENT To Use Numeric Input As shown in Figure 1-18, there are three sets of keys on the front panel, which are arrow keys, knob and numeric keyboard. The instructions below will help to familiarize you with the digital input selection. Figure 1-18 Front Panel Digital Input 1.
SIGLENT To Use Common Function Keys As shown in Figure 1-19, there are five keys on the operation panel which are labeled Parameter, Utility, Store/Recall, Waveforms, and Ch1/Ch2. The instructions below will help to familiarize you with these functions. Figure 1-19 Waveforms Utility and Parameter Key 1.
SIGLENT 2 Front Panel Operations Up until this point we have briefly described the SDG1000X front panel controls. If the user still has any questions on these topics at this point, it is suggested that you review Quick Start (Chapter 1) once more. This chapter covers the following topics: ...
SIGLENT To Set Sine Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function and then press the Sine softkey. The sine waveform parameters are set by using the sine operation menu. The parameters available for sine waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level and phase. Different sine signals can be generated by setting these parameters.
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SIGLENT To Set the Frequency/Period Frequency is one of the most important parameters of basic waveforms. For different instrument models and waveforms, the available ranges of frequency are different. For detailed information, please refer to ―SDG1000X Datasheet‖. The default frequency is 1kHz. 1.
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SIGLENT Note: When using the numeric keyboard to enter the value, the left arrow key can be used to move the cursor backward and delete the value of the previous digit. To Set the Amplitude The amplitude setting range is limited by the ―Load‖ and ―Frequency/Period‖ settings.
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SIGLENT To Set the Offset The offset setting range is limited by the ―Load‖ and ―Amplitude/HighLevel‖ settings. For detailed information, please refer to ―SDG1000X Datasheet‖. The default value is 0Vdc. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine → Offset, to set the offset. The offset shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down.
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SIGLENT The Phase shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down. 2. Input the desired phase. Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit.
SIGLENT To Set Square Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Square softkey. The square waveform parameters are set by using the Square operation menu. parameters square waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, phase and duty. As shown in Figure 2-6, select DutyCycle.
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SIGLENT To Set the Duty Cycle Duty Cycle: The ratio of the amount of time the pulse is in the high state and the waveform‘s period. The duty cycle setting range is limited by the ―Frequency/Period‖ setting. For detailed information, please refer to ―SDG1000X Datasheet‖. The default value is 50%.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-7 Setting the Duty Cycle Note: The methods of setting other parameters of square signal are similar to sine waveform function. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT To Set Ramp Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Ramp softkey. The ramp waveform parameters are set by using the ramp operation menu. The parameters for ramp waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, phase and symmetry. As shown in Figure 2-8, in the soft key menu, select Symmetry.
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SIGLENT To Set the Symmetry Symmetry: The percentage that the rising period takes up the whole Period. Input Range: 0~100% Default Value: 50% 1. Press Waveforms → Ramp → Symmetry, to set the symmetry. The symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down.
SIGLENT To Set Pulse Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Pulse softkey. The pulse waveform parameters are set by using the pulse operation menu. The parameters for pulse waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, width, rise/fall and delay. As shown in Figure 2-10, in the soft key menu, select PulWidth.
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SIGLENT Delay Setting the delay for pulse waveform. To Set the Pulse Width/DutyCycle Pulse width is defined as the time from the 50% threshold of a rising edge amplitude to the 50% threshold of the next falling edge amplitude (as shown in the figure below).
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SIGLENT select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-11 Setting the Pulse Width To Set the Rise/Fall Edge Rise edge time is defined as the duration of the pulse amplitude rising from 10% to 90% threshold, while fall edge time is defined as duration of the pulse amplitude moving down from 90% to 10% threshold.
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SIGLENT select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-12 Setting the Rise Edge Note: The methods of setting other parameters of pulse signal are similar to sine waveform function.
SIGLENT To Set Noise Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Noise softkey. The noise parameters are set by using the noise operation menu. The parameters for noise include stdev, mean and bandwidth. As shown in Figure 2-13, in the soft key menu, select Stdev, The stdev parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window, and users can set the stdev value here.
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SIGLENT 2. Input the desired stdev. Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly, and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit. Or use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. Figure 2-14 Setting the Stdev To Set the Mean 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-15 Setting the Mean SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT To Set DC Waveform Press Waveforms → Page 1/2 → DC, to enter the following interface. Please note that there is a ‗DC offset‘ parameter at the middle of the screen. Figure 2-16 DC Setting Interface Note: The method of setting offset of DC signal is similar to sine waveform function. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT To Set Arbitrary Waveform The Arb signal consists of two types: the system‘s built-in waveforms and the user-defined waveforms. Built-in waveforms are stored in the internal non-volatile memory. Users may also edit the arbitrary waveform with 16K data points, namely 16kpts. Choose Waveforms →...
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SIGLENT To select the built-in Arbitrary Waveform There are plenty of built-in Arbitrary Waveforms and user-defined Arbitrary Waveforms inside the generator. To select one of them, follow the instructions below. 1. To Select the Built-in Waveform Choose Waveforms → Page 1/2 → Arb → Arb Type → Built-In to enter the following interface, as shown in Figure 2-18.
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SIGLENT Trapezia Trapezia waveform Ppulse Positive pulse Npulse Negative pulse UpRamp UpRamp waveform DnRamp DnRamp waveform SineTra Sine-Tra waveform SineVer Sine-Ver waveform ExpFall ExpFall function ExpRise ExpRise function LogFall LogFall function LogRise LogRise function Sqrt Sqrt function Root3 Root3 function function function Airy...
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SIGLENT LogNormal LogNormal Gaussian distribution Laplace Laplace distribution Maxwell Maxwell distribution Rayleigh Rayleigh distribution Cauchy Cauchy distribution Cardiac Cardiac signal Quake Analog quake waveform Chirp Chirp signal TwoTone TwoTone signal SNR signal AmpALT Gain oscillation curve AttALT Attenuation oscillation curve RoundHalf RoundHalf Waveform RoundsPM...
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SIGLENT ACsch Arc hyperbolic cosecant ACoth Arc hyperbolic cotangent SquareDuty01 Square waveform with 1% duty SquareDuty02 Square waveform with 2% duty SquareDuty04 Square waveform with 4% duty SquareDuty06 Square waveform with 6% duty SquareDuty08 Square waveform with 8% duty SquareDuty10 Square waveform with 10% duty SquareDuty12 Square waveform with 12% duty...
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SIGLENT SquareDuty66 Square waveform with 66% duty SquareDuty68 Square waveform with 68% duty SquareDuty70 Square waveform with 70% duty SquareDuty72 Square waveform with 72% duty SquareDuty74 Square waveform with 74% duty SquareDuty76 Square waveform with 76% duty SquareDuty78 Square waveform with 78% duty SquareDuty80 Square waveform with 80% duty SquareDuty82...
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SIGLENT ECG13 Electrocardiogram ECG14 Electrocardiogram ECG15 Electrocardiogram 15 LFPulse Waveform of the low frequency pulse electrotherapy Tens1 Waveform 1 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens2 Waveform 2 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens3 Waveform 3 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Sectional sine AM signal Sectional sine FM signal Sectional pulse FM signal...
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SIGLENT Figure 2-19 Stored Waveform Display Interface Rotate the knob to choose the desired waveform. Then select Recall or press the knob to recall the corresponding waveform. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT To Set Harmonic Function The SDG1000X can be used as a harmonic generator to output harmonics with specified order, amplitude and phase. According to the Fourier transform, a periodic time domain waveform is the superposition of a series of sine waveforms as shown in the equation below: Generally, the component with f frequency is called fundamental waveform, f...
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SIGLENT Function Settings Explanations menu Set the harmonic type to ―odd‖, ―ever‖ or ―all‖. Type Order Set the order of the harmonic. Harmonic Set the amplitude of the harmonic. Ampl Harmonic Set the phase of the harmonic. Phase Cancel Return to the sine parameters menu. To Select the Harmonic Type The SDG1000X can output odd harmonics, ever harmonics and user-defined orders of harmonics.
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SIGLENT 2. Press Harmonic Ampl to set the amplitude of the harmonic selected. Use the arrow keys and knob to change the value. Or use the numeric keyboard to input the amplitude value and then select the desired unit from the pop-up menu.
SIGLENT To Set Modulation Function Use the Mod key to generate modulated waveforms. The SDG1000X can generate AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK, PM, PWM and DSB-AM modulated waveforms. Modulating parameters vary with the types of the modulation. In AM, users can set the source (internal/external), depth, modulating frequency, modulating waveform and carrier.
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SIGLENT 2.9.1 AM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In AM, the amplitude of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → AM, the parameters of AM modulation are shown in Figure 2-21.
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SIGLENT Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency AM Freq range: 1mHz~20kHz (internal source only). To Select Modulation Source The SDG1000X can accept modulating signal from an internal or external modulation source. Press Mod → AM → Source to select ―Internal‖ or ―External‖...
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SIGLENT panel using a dual BNC cable. 2. Select CH1 and press Mod to select the desired modulation type as well as set the corresponding parameters, and then select external modulation source. 3. Select CH2 and select the desired modulating waveform and set the corresponding parameters.
SIGLENT 2.9.2 DSB-AM DSB-AM is an abbreviation for Double-Sideband Suppressed Carrier – Amplitude Modulation. Press Mod → Type → DSB-AM. The parameters of DSB-AM modulation are shown in Figure 2-22. Figure 2-22 Setting Interface of DSB-AM Modulation Table 2-10 Menu Explanations of the DSB-AM Parameters Function Settings Explanation...
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SIGLENT The methods of setting the parameters of DSB-AM are similar to AM. SDG1000X User Manual...
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SIGLENT 2.9.3 FM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In FM, the frequency of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → FM, the parameters of FM modulation are shown in Figure 2-23.
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SIGLENT Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency FM Freq range 1mHz~ 20kHz (internal source). To Set Frequency Deviation Press FM Dev to highlight the parameter, and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. ...
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SIGLENT 2.9.4 PM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In PM, the phase of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → PM, the parameters of PM modulation are shown in Figure 2-24.
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SIGLENT Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency PM Freq range: 1mHz~ 20kHz. To Set Phase Deviation Press Phase Dev to highlight the parameter, and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value.
SIGLENT 2.9.5 FSK The FSK is Frequency Shift Keying, the output frequency of which switches between two preset frequencies (carrier frequency and the hop frequency or sometimes known as mark frequency (1) and space frequency (0)). Press Mod → Type → FSK, the parameters of FSK modulation are shown in Figure 2-25.
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SIGLENT which the output frequency shifts between ―carrier frequency‖ and ―hop frequency‖. Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. The key frequency ranges from 1mHz to 50kHz. When external modulation source is selected, this menu is hidden. To Set Hop Frequency The range of the hop frequency depends on the carrier frequency currently selected.
SIGLENT 2.9.6 ASK When using ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying), the carrier frequency and key frequency will need to be set. The key frequency is the shift rate of modulated waveform amplitude. Press Mod → Type → ASK, the parameters of ASK modulation are shown in Figure 2-26 Figure 2-26 Setting Interface of ASK Modulation Table 2-14 Menu Explanations of the ASK Parameters...
SIGLENT 2.9.7 PSK When using PSK (Phase Shift Keying), configure the generator to ―shift‖ its output phase between two preset phase values (carrier phase and modulating phase). The default modulating phase is 180° . Press Mod → Type → PSK, the parameters of PSK modulation are shown in Figure 2-27.
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SIGLENT Note: The methods of setting the parameters of PSK are similar to AM. In addition, the external modulating signal of PSK must be Square which complies with the CMOS level specification. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 2.9.8 PWM In PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), the pulse width of the pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The carrier can only be pulse. Press Waveforms → Pulse → Mod, the parameters of PWM modulation are shown in Figure 2-28.
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SIGLENT Noise Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency PWM Freq range: 1mHz~ 20kHz (internal source only). To Set Pulse Width/Duty Deviation Width Deviation represents the variation of the modulated waveform pulse width relative to the original pulse width. Press Width Dev to highlight the parameter, and use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value, as shown in the Figure 2-29.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-30 Duty Deviation Setting Interface The duty deviation cannot exceed the current pulse duty cycle. The duty deviation is limited by the minimum duty cycle and current edge time setting. Duty deviation and width deviation are correlative. Once a parameter is changed, the other will be automatically changed.
SIGLENT 2.10 To Set Sweep Function In the sweep mode, the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency in the sweep time specified by the user. The waveforms that support sweep include sine, square, ramp and arbitrary. Press Sweep key to enter the following menu.
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SIGLENT Page Enter the next page. Figure 2-32 Setting Interface of Sweep (Page 2/2) Table 2-18 Menu Explanations of Sweep (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Linear Set the sweep with linear profile. Type Set the sweep with logarithmic profile. Sweep upward.
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SIGLENT Choose Direction → Up, the generator will sweep from Start frequency to Stop frequency. Choose Direction → Down, the generator will sweep from Stop frequency to Start frequency. Center Frequency and Frequency Span Center Frequency = (|Start Frequency + Stop Frequency|)/2 Frequency Span = Stop Frequency –...
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SIGLENT Log Sweep In log sweep, the output frequency of the instrument varies in a logarithmic fashion, that is, the output frequency changes in the way of ―decade per second‖. Choose Sweep → Page 1/2 → Type → Log, there is an exponential function curve displayed on the waveform on the screen, indicating that the output frequency changes in a logarithmic mode.
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SIGLENT from the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel when external trigger is selected. A sweep will be generated once the connector receives a CMOS pulse with specified polarity. To set the CMOS pulse polarity, choose Edge to select ―Up‖ or ―Down‖. 3.
SIGLENT 2.11 To Set Burst Function The Burst function can generate versatile waveforms in n this mode. Burst times can last a specific number of waveform cycles (N-Cycle mode), or when an external gated signals (Gated mode) is applied. Any waveform (except DC) may be used as the carrier, but noise can only be used in Gated mode.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-35 N-Cycle Burst Interface (Page 1/2) Table 2-20 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Burst (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu NCycle Use the N-Cycle mode. Cycles Set the number of the bursts in N-Cycle. Infinite Set the number of the bursts in N-Cycle to be infinite. Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-36 N-Cycle Burst Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-21 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Burst (Page2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Delay Set the delay time before the burst starts. Disable trigger out. Trig Out Enable trigger out. Page Return to the previous page. Infinite In infinite mode, the cycle number of the waveform is set as an infinite value.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-37 Infinite Burst Interface Gated In gated mode, the generator controls the waveform output according to the gate signal level. When the gated signal is ―true‖, the generator outputs a continuous waveform. When the gated signal is ―false‖, the generator first completes the output of the current period and then stops.
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SIGLENT Table 2-22 Menu Explanations of the Gated Burst Function Settings Explanation Menu Gated Use the gated mode. Positive Polarity Set the polarity for the gated signal. Negative Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst. Burst Period Set the burst Period. Internal Choose internal source as a trigger.
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SIGLENT Delay Set the time delay between the trigger input and the start of the N-Cycle burst. Burst Trigger Source The burst trigger source can be internal, external or manual. The generator will generate a burst output when a trigger signal is received and then wait for the next trigger source.
SIGLENT 2.12 To Store and Recall SDG1000X can store the current instrument state and user-defined arbitrary waveform data in internal or external memory and recall them when needed. Press Store/Recall to enter the following interface. Figure 2-39 Store/Recall Interface (Page 1/2) Table 2-23 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall Function Settings...
SIGLENT Figure 2-40 Store/Recall Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-24 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall Function Settings Explanation Menu Copy Copy the selected file. Paste Paste the selected file. Cancel Exit the Store/Recall interface. Page Return to the previous page. 2.12.1 Storage System The SDG1000X provides an internal non-volatile memory (C Disk) and a USB...
SIGLENT device connected.‖, as shown in Figure 2-41. After removing the U-Disk, the screen will display a prompt message ―USB device removed.‖ And ―USB Device (0:)‖ in the storage menu will disappear. Figure 2-41 Storage System Note: The SDG1000X can only identify files of which filenames consist of English letters, number and underscore.
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SIGLENT State File Store the instrument state in internal or external memory in ―*.xml‖ format. The state file stored includes waveform parameters and modulation, sweep, burst parameters of two channels and utility parameters. Data File The SDG1000X can recall the data files in ―*.csv‖ or ―*.dat‖ format from the external memory and transfer them into ―*.bin‖...
SIGLENT 2.12.3 File Operation To Save the Instrument State Users can store the current instrument state in internal and external memories. The storage will save the selected function (including the basic waveform parameters, modulation parameters and other utility settings used.) To save the instrument state, the procedures are given as followed: 1.
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SIGLENT Table 2-25 Menu Explanation of File Storage Function Settings Explanation Menu Cursor upward to select. Down Cursor downward to select. Select Select the current character. Delete Delete the current character. Save Store the file with the current name. Cancel Return to the store/Recall interface.
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SIGLENT Rotate the knob to select the file you want to recall. 3. Recall the file. Choose Recall, press the knob, the generator will recall the selected file and display corresponding prompt message when the file is read successfully. To Delete File To delete the instrument state or arbitrary waveform data, the procedures are as follows: 1.
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SIGLENT 3. Paste the file. Rotate the knob to select Local (C:) and press the knob to open its directory. Then press Paste. SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 2.13 To Set Utility Function With the Utility function, the user can set the parameters of the generator such as Sync, Interface, System Setting, Self Test and Frequency Counter, etc. Press Utility to enter the utility menu, as shown in Figure 2-43 and Figure 2-44.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-44 Utility Setup Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-27 Menu Explanations of Utility (Page2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Interface Set the parameters of remote interfaces. Sync Set the sync output. Internal CLKSource Choose the system clock source. External Mode Choose Phase-locked or independent mode.
SIGLENT 2.13.1 System Settings Press Utility → System, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-45 System Setup Interface (Page 1/2) Table 2-28 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Number Set the number format. format English Language Set the language.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-46 System Setup Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-29 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu 1min 5min 15min 30min Enable or disable the screen saver. ScrnSvr 1hour 2hour 5hour Disable the screen saver. System Info View the system information Firmware Update the firmware by the U-disk.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-47 Set the Number Format Table 2-30 Menu Explanations of Setting the Number Format Function Settings Explanation Menu Use dot to represent decimal point; Point Use comma to represent decimal point. Enable the Separator; Separator Close the Separator; Space Use Space as the separator.
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SIGLENT English Interface Figure 2-48 English Interface Chinese Interface Figure 2-49 Chinese Interface 3. Power On Choose the SDG1000X‘s setting when the generator is powered on. Two choices are available: the default setting and the last settings set when the unit was last powered down.
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SIGLENT Last: includes all system parameters and states, except channel output state. Default: denotes the factory defaults except certain parameters (such as Language). 4. Set to Default Press Utility → System → Set To Default, to set the system to the default setting.
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SIGLENT ↑ Direction Burst Default Burst Period 10ms Start Phase 0° Cycles 1Cycle Trig Out Delay 521ns Trigger Default Source Internal 5. Beeper Enable or disable the beeper. Press Utility →System → Beeper to select ―On‖ or ―Off‖ and the default is ―On‖. 6.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-50 System Information Interface 8. Update The software version and configuration file of the generator can be updated directly via U-disk. Follow the steps below: 1. Insert U-disk with firmware update file (*.ADS) and configuration file (*.CFG) to USB host interface on the front panel of the generator. 2.
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SIGLENT 2. A configuration file (*.CFG) may or may not be included with a given firmware update. If a CFG file is not included with a firmware update then it will not be required for that update. 9. Built-in Help System The SDG1000X provides a built-in help system, by which users can view the help information at any time when operating the instrument.
SIGLENT 2.13.2 Test/Cal Choose Utility → Test/Cal, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-52 Test/Cal function Menu Table 2-33 Menu Explanations of Test/Cal Setting Function Settings Explain Menu SelfTest Perform a system self-test. Cancel Return to the Utility menu. Self Test Press Utility →...
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SIGLENT Figure 2-53 Self Test Interface Table 2-34 Menu Explanations of Self Test Function Settings Explain Menu ScrTest Run screen test program. KeyTest Run keyboard test program. LEDTest Run key indicator lights test program. BoardTest Run hardware circuit self-test program. Cancel Return to the Test/Cal menu.
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SIGLENT Figure 2-54 Screen Test Interface 2. Key Test Select KeyTest to enter the keyboard test interface, the on-screen white rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys. The circle between two arrows represents the knob. Test all keys and knob and also verify that all the backlight keys illuminate correctly.
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SIGLENT shapes represent the front panel keys. The prompt message ‗Please press ‗7‘ Key to continue, press ‗8‘ Key to exit.‘ is displayed. Press the ‗7‘ key continuously for testing and when a key is lighted, the corresponding area on the screen will display in blue color.
SIGLENT 2.13.3 Frequency Counter The SDG1000X provides a frequency counter which could measure frequencies between 100mHz to 200MHz. The dual channels can still output normally when the counter is enabled. Press Utility → Counter, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-58 Frequency Counter Interface Table 2-35 Menu Explanations of Frequency Counter Function Settings...
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SIGLENT Figure 2-59 Counter Setup Interface Table 2-36 Menu Explanations of Setup Function Settings Explanation Menu Set the coupling mode to DC Mode Set the coupling mode to AC Open the high frequency rejection filter. Close the high frequency rejection filter. Default Set the frequency counter settings to default.
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SIGLENT specified trigger level. The default is 0V and the available range is from -3V to 1.5V. Choose TrigLev and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired value and select the unit (V or mV) from the pop-up menu. Or use the knob and arrow keys to change the parameter value.
SIGLENT 2.13.4 Output Press Utility → Output to enter the following interface. Figure 2-60 Output Setup Interface Load For the [CH1] and [CH2] connectors on the front panel, the generator has an output impedance of 50Ω. If the actual load does not match the source impedance, the displayed voltage will not be the same as the output voltage setting on the generator.
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SIGLENT Note: Continue pressing the corresponding output key for two second to switch between High Impedance and 50Ω. Polarity Press Utility → Output Setup → Polarity to set the output signal as normal or inverted. The waveform‘s inversion is relative to the offset voltage, as shown in the following figure.
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SIGLENT waveform of CH2 in the general mode while the waveform of CH1+CH2 can be output in the combined mode. Press Utility → Output Setup → Wave Combine to enter the waveforms combining interface, as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-61 Waveforms Combining Interface Table 2-37 Menu Explanations of Wave Combine Function...
SIGLENT 2.13.5 CH Copy/Coupling Channel Copy The SDG1000X supports state and waveform copy function between its two channels. That is to say, it copies all parameters and states (including the channel output state) and arbitrary waveform data of one channel to the other one.
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SIGLENT Channel coupling or track function and channel copy function are mutually exclusive. When channel coupling or track function is enabled, the menu Channel Copy is hidden. Channel Coupling The SDG1000X supports frequency, amplitude and phase coupling. Users can set the frequency deviation/ratio, amplitude deviation/ratio or phase deviation /ratio of the two channels.
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SIGLENT 2. To Select Frequency Coupling Mode Press FreqMode to choose ―Deviation‖ or ―Ratio‖, and then use the numeric keyboard or knob and arrow keys to input the desired value. Deviation: the frequency deviation between CH1 and CH2. The resulting signal is represented by: FreqCH2-FreqCH1=FreqDev.
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SIGLENT is changed, the phase of the other channel will be changed accordingly. At this point, aligning phase between the two channels can be achieved without executing the Eqphase operation. 3. Channel coupling and channel function are mutually exclusive. When channel coupling is enabled, the menu Channel Copy is hidden.
SIGLENT 2.13.6 Remote Interface The SDG1000X can be controlled remotely via USB, LAN and GPIB (option) interfaces. Users can set the corresponding interface according to their needs. Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Interface to open the following menu. The user can set LAN parameters or GPIB address.
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SIGLENT (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments). For more information about the commands and programming, please refer to ―Remote Control Manual‖. 2. PC software Users can use the PC software Measurement & Automation Explorer of NI (National Instruments Corporation) to send commands to control the instrument remotely.
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SIGLENT 1. Connect the device. Connect the generator to the computer using a USB to GPIB adapter (option). Note: Please make sure that the PC has a GPIB interface card installed. Connect the USB terminal of the USB to GPIB adapter to the USB Host interface at the front panel of the generator and the GPIB terminal to the GPIB card terminal of the PC.
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SIGLENT ―Open VISA Test Panel‖ to turn on the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data. Remote Control via LAN The SDG1000X can communicate with a PC through LAN interface. Users can view and modify the LAN parameters. 1.
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SIGLENT Press IP Address and use the arrow keys and numeric keyboard or knob to enter your desired IP address. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and will be loaded automatically when the generator is powered on at the next time.
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SIGLENT 4) DHCP Configuration Mode In DHCP mode, the DHCP server in the current network assigns LAN parameters, e.g. IP address, for the generator. Press DHCP to select ―On‖ or ―Off‖ to turn DHCP mode on or off. The default is ―Off‖. 3.
SIGLENT 2.13.7 Sync Output The generator provides Sync output through the [Aux In/Out] connector on the rear panel. When the synchronization is on, the port can output a CMOS signal with the same frequency as basic waveforms (except Noise and DC), arbitrary waveforms, and modulated waveforms (except external modulation).
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SIGLENT frequency as the waveform. 2) When the frequency of the waveform is greater than 10MHz, there is no sync signal output. 3) Noise and DC: there is no sync signal output. Modulated Waveform 1) When internal modulation is selected, the sync signal is a Pulse with about 50ns pulse width.
SIGLENT 2.13.8 Clock Source The SDG1000X provides an internal 10MHz clock source. It also can accept external clock source form the [10 MHz In/Out] connector at the rear panel. It can also output the clock source from the [10 MHz In/Out] connector for other devices.
SIGLENT 2.13.9 Mode Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Mode to enter the mode setup Interface, as shown in Figure 2-70 Mode Setup Interface. Figure 2-70 Mode Setup Interface Phase-locked Mode When changing the frequency, the DDSs of both channels reset, and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 is maintained.
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SIGLENT Independent Mode When changing the frequency, neither channels‘ DDS resets and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 changes at random. When the independent mode is enabled, the phase parameter cannot be modified and the menu Phase is hidden, as shown in Figure 2-72. Figure 2-72 Independent Mode SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 2.13.10 Overvoltage Protection Choose Utility → Page 1/2 → OverVoltage Protection to turn on or off the function, as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-73 Overvoltage Protection Interface If the state is set to ON, overvoltage protection of CH1 and CH2 will take effect once any of the following conditions is met.
SIGLENT 3 Examples To help the user master how to use the SDG1000X more efficiently, we provide some examples in detail. All the examples below use the default setting of the instrument except in special cases. This chapter includes the following topics: ...
SIGLENT Example 1: Generate a Sine Waveform Generate a sine waveform with 1MHz frequency, 5Vpp amplitude and 1Vdc offset. Steps: Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine →Frequency/Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color. 2.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-1 Generate a Sine Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Example 2: Generate a Square Waveform Generate a square waveform with 5kHz frequency, 2Vpp amplitude, 1Vdc offset and 30% duty cycle. Steps: Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Square → Frequency/Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color. 2.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-2 Generate a Square Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Example 3: Generate a Ramp Waveform Generate a ramp waveform with 10μs period, 100mVpp amplitude, 20mVdc offset, 45° phase and 30% symmetry. Steps: Set the Period. 1. Press Waveforms → Ramp → Frequency/Period and choose Period which will display in blue color. 2.
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SIGLENT When the period, amplitude, offset, phase and symmetry are set, the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Generate a Ramp Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Example 4: Generate a Pulse Waveform Generate a pulse waveform with 5kHz frequency, 5V high level, -1V low level, 40μs pulse width and 20ns delay. Steps: Set the Frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Pulse → Frequency/Period and choose Frequency, which will display in blue color.
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SIGLENT 2. Input ‗20‘ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‗ns‘. The delay is set to 20ns. When the frequency, high level, low level, pulse width and delay are set, the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Generate a Pulse Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Example 5: Generate a Noise Generate a noise with 0.5V stdev and 1 V mean. Steps: Set the Stdev. 1. Press Waveforms → Noise → Stdev to choose Stdev which will display in blue color. 2. Input ‗0.5‘ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‗V‘. The stdev is set to 0.5 V.
SIGLENT Example 6: Generate a DC Waveform Generate a DC waveform with 3Vdc offset, Steps: Choose the DC waveform. 1. Press Waveforms →Page 1/2→ DC, to choose the DC waveform. Set the Offset. 1. Press Offset and choose Offset which will display in blue color. 2.
SIGLENT Example Generate Linear Sweep Waveform Generate a sine sweep waveform whose frequency starts at 100Hz and sweeps to a frequency of 10KHz. Use internal trigger mode, linear sweep, and a sweep time of 2s. Steps: Set the sweep function. Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the sweep function.
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SIGLENT Set the sweep profiles. Press Type and choose Linear. When all parameters above are set, the linear sweep waveform generated is shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT Example 8: Generate a Burst Waveform Generate a burst waveform with 5 cycles. The burst period is 3ms. Use internal trigger and 0° start phase. Steps: Set the burst function. Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the burst function. ...
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SIGLENT Set the burst cycle. Press Cycle, Input ‗5‘ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‗Cycle‘ to set the burst cycle count to 5. Set the delay. Press Page 1/2 to choose Delay, and input ‗100‘ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‗μs‘...
SIGLENT Example 9: Generate an AM Modulation Waveform Generate an AM modulation waveform with 80% depth. The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 200Hz frequency. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-9 Generate an AM Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.10 Example 10: Generate a FM Modulation Waveform Generate a FM modulation waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 1Hz frequency and 2kHz frequency deviation. Steps: ...
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SIGLENT Figure 3-10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.11 Example 11: Generate a PM Modulation Waveform Generate a PM modulation waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency and 90° phase deviation. Steps: ...
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SIGLENT Figure 3-11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.12 Example 12: Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform Generate a FSK modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the hop frequency is 500Hz. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.13 Example 13: Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform Generate an ASK modulation waveform with 500Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 5kHz frequency. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.14 Example 14: Generate a PSK Modulation Waveform Generate a PSK modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 1kHz frequency. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-14 Generate a PSK Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.15 Example 15: Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform Generate a PWM modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a pulse wave with 5kHz frequency. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-15 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 3.16 Example 16: Generate a DSB-AM Modulation Waveform Generate a DSB-AM modulation waveform with 100Hz modulating frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency. Steps: Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
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SIGLENT Figure 3-16 Generate a DSB-AM Modulation Waveform SDG1000X User Manual...
SIGLENT 4 Troubleshooting General Inspecting After receiving a new SDG1000X Series Function/Arbitrary Generator please inspect the instrument as followed: 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically.
SIGLENT Troubleshooting 1. After the generator is powered on, if the screen remains dark please do as the following steps: (1) Check the power cable‘s connection. (2) Ensure the power switch is turned on. (3) After the inspections above, restart the generator. (4) If the generator still doesn‘t work after checking, please contact SIGLENT.
SIGLENT 5 Service and Support Maintenance summary SIGLENT warrants that the products it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of shipment from an authorized SIGLENT distributor. If a product is proved to be defective within the warranty period, SIGLENT will provide repair or replace the unit as described in the complete warranty statement.
SIGLENT 6 Appendix Appendix A: Accessories SDG1000X Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories: Standard Accessories: Quick Start Guide A Calibration Report A Power Line that fits the standard of the destination country A USB Cable Optional Accessories: ...
SIGLENT Appendix B: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning Daily Maintenance Do not store or leave the instrument in where the display screen will be exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquid, or solvent.
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