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  • Page 2 ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR which is embodied in its End User License met. IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    Search field at the top of the page. Do not use the device if it is damaged. Contact your Keysight WARNING sales representative for replacement of device. Verify that all safety precautions are taken. Make all connections WARNING to the unit before applying power.
  • Page 4 Normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occur. Example: General indoor environment. Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to condensation which is expected. Example: Sheltered outdoor environment. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols & Instrument Markings

    This is the Keysight email address required by EU directives applicable to our product. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 6: Compliance And Environmental Information

    Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions. Declaration of Conformity Declarations of Conformity for this product and for the Keysight products may be downloaded from the Web. Go to http://www.keysight.com/go/conformity. You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 7: In This Guide

    In this Guide This guide provides you the information to begin using the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules. • Chapter 1, “Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules” provides an overview of the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules hardware and software along with an overview of the applications that enhance the module’s functionality.
  • Page 8 M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Safety symbols & instrument markings Compliance and Environmental Information Declaration of Conformity In this Guide 1 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules About this document About M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules About products supported with M5300A modules About M5301x software features...
  • Page 10 Contents 2 Setting up the M5301A module Unpacking, Inspecting and Verifying the shipment Precautions against ESD Verifying shipment of M5301A module Inspecting for damage Returning the Module for Service Installing the PXIe Module Before installing the module Preparing the PXIe Chassis...
  • Page 11 Contents Installing required software Installing Keysight M5301x software Installing M5301A module firmware updates Installing KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive SW Installing PathWave FPGA software Installing M5301A BSP Launching the software Launching the M5301x user interface Starting M5301x API Initiating PathWave Test Sync Executive software...
  • Page 12 Contents M5300A PXIe RF AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 13 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules / 14 About this document / 15 About M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules / 18 About products supported with M5300A modules / 21 About M5301x software features / 22 About PathWave FPGA and BSP...

  • Page 14: About This Document

    M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG module along with its associated software components. It also serves as a guide for the required preliminary setup followed by procedures to install the Keysight M5301A PXIe Module’s SFP and API along with its extended components.

  • Page 15: About M5301A Pxie Baseband Awg Modules

    The M5300A is a single-slot PXIe module. Figure 1 shows the front view of an actual physical M5301A module that can be procured. Figure 1 Front view of an M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG module M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 16 -40 dBc to 400 MHz Excluding harmonics, including DAC interleave spurs Supported PXIe Chassis M9046A The input and output flow in the M5301A PXIe AWG is shown in Figure 2. It has a System Link I/O connector for synchronization and sequencing.
  • Page 17 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Figure 2 Functional depiction of the M5301A module Use caution when mating high-density connectors to ensure proper CAUTION alignment and prevent damage to the contacts. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 18: About Products Supported With M5300A Modules

    M902xA PCIe High-Performance Host Adapter M9049A M980xA-series PXI Network Analyzers Infiniium UXR-Series Oscilloscope: 16 GHz, 4 Channels UXR0164A * You may use any External Controller of your choice. Keysight recommends using the HP M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 19 • M9023A PXIe High Performance System Module • Y1201A PCIe cable The M5000-series modules require specific Keysight cables that have been customized for connectivity with the M9032x SSM modules and M9046A PXIe high-performance chassis. Table 4 lists the cables that you may procure for the configuration of a single/multi-chassis multi-system setup.
  • Page 20 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules When configuring with the M9046A-QS1 option, all cables must be the NOTE same length to ensure proper functioning of the clocking mechanism. The complexity of your quantum computing system shall determine the quantity of modules and cables that should be procured.

  • Page 21: About M5301X Software Features

    Section 1.4: About M5301x software features The Keysight M5301x software, which comprises of drivers, programming libraries and Software Front Panel for the M5301A module, provides a comprehensive platform to perform the basic operations pertaining to Baseband AWG modules. The M5301x software also supports the Hardware FPGA reprogramming, which is done using the PathWave FPGA Board Support Package.

  • Page 22: About Pathwave Fpga And Bsp

    PathWave FPGA provides a complete FPGA design flow from design creation to simulation to GateWare deployment to Hardware/Gateware verification. This environment provides an easy-to-use GUI, where you may create bitstream images targeted to a sandbox in the Keysight FPGA. Refer to Downloading required software on page 53 for information about Keysight’s landing page for PathWave FPGA software installer.
  • Page 23 PathWave FPGA software. Both PathWave FPGA software and the BSP function together and cannot be used individually. To control the front panel IO on the M5301A modules, the M5301x API allows you to control the hardware. For more information regarding the PathWave FPGA interface available for the Board Support Package corresponding to the M5301A module, refer to the respective help file embedded in the PathWave FPGA software.

  • Page 24: About Ks2201A Pathwave Test Sync Executive Software

    When creating an HVI, you can include any instrument, similar to Keysight’s M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules, that have HVI support. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 25: M5301A Firmware Version Requirements For Hvi

    2022 1.0.42501.0 or greater *Firmware upgrade/downgrade and M5301x software upgrade/downgrade can be performed manually. There is no need to return the module to Keysight. 1.6.3: About HVI Application Programming Interface The HVI Application Programming Interface (API) is the set of programming classes and methods that allows the user to create and program an HVI instance.
  • Page 26 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules When Keysight M5301x is installed on a PXI system, it installs the drivers required to interact with the M5301A modules. Additionally, the graphical environment for the Keysight M5301x SFP provides a visual representation of most of the M5301x API’s features.

  • Page 27: References To Help Documents

    Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Section 1.7: References to Help documents Table 6 Reference document titles and access links Document Reference Filename / Format Reference location M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Security Guide https://www.keysight.com/find/M5301A-TechSupport...
  • Page 28 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The M5301A Module

    M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide Setting up the M5301A module / 30 Unpacking, Inspecting and Verifying the shipment / 33 Installing the PXIe Module / 41 Verifying M5301A module’s operation / 46 Cleaning the module...

  • Page 30: Unpacking, Inspecting And Verifying The Shipment

    Inspect the carton carefully for any damage, or signs of rough handling. Remove the M5301A module from the packaging container and ensure that all accessories are included. Inspect the module and accessories for damage. If the contents appear damaged, notify your local Keysight Technologies Inc.

  • Page 31: Verifying Shipment Of M5301A Module

    (Refer to the warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling the M5301A module, do not touch CAUTION exposed connector pins.

  • Page 32: Returning The Module For Service

    Keysight equipment. 2.1.4: Returning the Module for Service If you find it necessary to return the M5301A module for repair or service, follow the steps below: The M5301A is factory tested, aligned, adjusted, and shipped as a single NOTE module.

  • Page 33: Installing The Pxie Module

    • 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 panels (Keysight model Y1213A, 5 per kit). This includes any empty slots to the left of slot 1.

  • Page 34: Preparing The Pxie Chassis

    • If you have multiple M5301A modules and space is available in your chassis, leave an empty slot between modules to enhance airflow. Ensure that a slot blocker and a filler panel are installed in the empty slots.

  • Page 35: Installing The Embedded Controller

    Do not power up the controller until instructed to do so later in this CAUTION document. Figure 6 Front panel view of M9037A Embedded Controller If your configuration contains a Keysight Embedded Controller (for example, M9037A), follow the procedure below. For additional details, refer to the instructions in the M9037A Startup Guide.
  • Page 36 Tighten the module retaining screws (top and bottom) and torque them to 5 Lb-In (0.57 N-m). Install a blank Y1213A filler panel in the empty slot to the left of the controller. Connect peripherals (mouse, keyboard, and monitor). M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Remote Controller Pc To The Chassis

    PCIe cable. The remote controller can be a desktop PC, a laptop PC, or a rack-mounted PC. If your configuration contains a Keysight Cable Interface module, follow the procedure below. The following procedure addresses using a cabled PCIe interface NOTE between the chassis and an external host computer.

  • Page 38: Installing Slot Blockers And Filler Panels

    Setting up the M5301A module 2.2.5: Installing 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 Y1213A, 5 per kit) in empty module slots. 2.2.6: Installing the Module Plan your module position.

  • Page 39: Powering Up The Chassis And Remote Controller Pc

    PXIe hardware does not support “hot-swap” (changing modules while CAUTION power is applied to the chassis) capabilities. Before installing or removing a module to/from the chassis, power down the chassis to prevent damage to the module. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 40: Installing Required Software

    2.2.8: Installing required software After the PC boots up and Windows desktop appears, you must install the software required for programming the M5301A modules. See Chapter “Setting up the M5301x software”. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 41: Verifying M5301A Module's Operation

    The Keysight Connection Expert (installed with IO Libraries Suite) helps you check the connection of the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules. To check if the module and its slot location are visible in the Keysight Connection Expert, click Start > Keysight Connection Expert.
  • Page 42 M5301A module connection status. Click Start > Keysight M5301x PCIe Module > M5301x SFP (x64). The “Connect to Instrument” window appears by default and if connected, it displays the M5301A modules along with the respective slots and VISA address. Figure 11...

  • Page 43: Conducting Self Test

    Setting up the M5301A module 2.3.2: Conducting Self test The next step in this process is to conduct a Self Test of the M5301A module. Click Start > Keysight M5301x PCIe Module > M5301x SFP (x64) to launch the M5301x SFP.
  • Page 44 Viewing module connections in M5301x SFP On the Self Test window that appears, click Run Self Test. Figure 14 Starting Self test on the selected M5301A module If the self test is successful, the Self Test window appears as shown below.
  • Page 45 Setting up the M5301A module Figure 15 Self test passed status on the selected M5301A module Click Close to exit the Self Test window. To obtain accurate results, perform a power cycle of the module prior to NOTE running the self-test using the M5301x SFP. Once the unit is up, make sure that the following SMB Channels have been paired for the digital IO self-test to “pass”:...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Module

    Power off the chassis and remove the M5301A module. Use either a dry lint free cloth, or compressed air to clean the front plate (face-plate) only of the M5301A module.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The M5301X Software

    M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide Setting up the M5301x software / 48 Prerequisites to setting up M5301x software / 52 Obtaining License Options / 53 Downloading required software / 54 Installing required software / 63 Launching the software...

  • Page 48: Prerequisites To Setting Up M5301X Software

    Table 8 Software to be installed prior to M5301x SW S. No. Prerequisite software name (click to navigate) License (Free / Procured) Keysight IO Libraries Suite 2018 (version 18.1.23218 or Free later) M9046A PXIe Chassis Drivers Free Xilinx Vivado Design Suite (2017.3 or later)
  • Page 49 Setting up the M5301x software Follow the on-screen instructions. For PXIe Chassis drivers and firmware When installing the Keysight Chassis Family Driver, PXIe Chassis SFP (Software Front Panel) software is automatically installed. • Chassis firmware version can be checked and updated using PXIe Chassis SFP.
  • Page 50 Launch the command prompt. b On the root directory, type python and press <Enter>. See Figure The version information of the current Python installation is displayed. Figure 18 Python installation verification on command prompt window M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 51 5b and 6. The procedure for downloading and installing the M5301x software, Module firmware, PathWave FPGA Board Support Package and KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive software are described further in this chapter. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 52: Obtaining License Options

    Setting up the M5301x software Section 3.2: Obtaining License Options Keysight M5300x software does not require any license to be installed. However, the software used with M5301x software require specific license options that you must procure. Visit the respective product page on www.keysight.com...

  • Page 53: Downloading Required Software

    Setting up the M5301x software Section 3.3: Downloading required software The following list points to the web pages on Keysight website, where you can download the respective software installer files from. Install each software in the sequence shown in Table 10.

  • Page 54: Installing Required Software

    “Prerequisite software requirements” on page 48 are installed on the same machine. 3.4.1: Installing Keysight M5301x software After you have downloaded the executable file from Keysight.com, double-click the installer for M5301x Software. Figure 20 Icon for the M5301x software installersd...
  • Page 55 Setting up the M5301x software The Welcome screen on the M5301x Setup Wizard appears. Figure 21 Welcome window on the M5301x Setup Wizard Click Next >. The terms of the License Agreement are displayed. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 56 License Agreement window on the M5301x Setup Wizard Select Agree to proceed. Click Next >. The Setup window informs you that the wizard is ready to begin installation of the M5301x SW drivers. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 57 Setting up the M5301x software Figure 23 Information displayed on the M5301x Setup Wizard Click Next >. A progress bar appears indicating the installation status. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 58 Setting up the M5301x software Figure 24 Progress bar on the M5301x Setup Wizard The completion window on the M5301x Setup Wizard is displayed. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 59 With the Update FPGA firmware enabled, click Finish to complete the software installation, to exit the M5301x Setup Wizard and to allow the installer to proceed with updating the FPGA firmware revision on the M5301A modules. The following prompt is displayed during FPGA firmware update.

  • Page 60: Installing M5301A Module Firmware Updates

    The Keysight M5301x software must be installed to update your module firmware. Downloading the Firmware The latest firmware for the M5301A module is included in the Keysight M5301x software package. Modifying the Firmware To update the FPGA firmware, you may follow the steps defined in the previous section.

  • Page 61: Installing Ks2201A Pathwave Test Sync Executive Sw

    KF9000B PathWave FPGA Technical Support page. 3.4.5: Installing M5301A BSP The latest BSP file required to design the M5301A module’s FPGA is included in the Keysight M5301x software package. There is no separate BSP installer for M5301A modules. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 62 Setting up the M5301x software The M5301A BSP can be accessed only within the PathWave FPGA Design Environment and not separately. The PathWave FPGA 2022 software (along with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite) must be installed on the same machine as the M5301x software.

  • Page 63: Launching The Software

    Section 3.5: Launching the software 3.5.1: Launching the M5301x user interface Once you have installed the Keysight M5301x software, you can launch the Soft Front Panel (SFP) from the Start menu. On your Win10 OS, click Start > Keysight M5301x PCIe Module >...
  • Page 64 Setting up the M5301x software The Connect to Instrument window is displayed, as shown in Figure 29 Figure Figure 29 Default window without any active cards M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 65 As shown in Figure 30, while launching, the Keysight M5301x software auto-detects any active M5301A cards that are connected to the chassis. All such cards are displayed along with the chassis, slot number and VISA address on the Connect to Instrument window.
  • Page 66 Setting up the M5301x software Figure 31 “Simulation Mode” in the status bar on the main window Note that a demo ‘M5301A’ module only is displayed in Figure 29 and in Figure 30 along with other active cards. This entry appears when “Simulation Mode”...
  • Page 67 SFP controls changes the signal state on the selected module. The status bar on the main window shows ‘Connected to <VISA-address>’ to indicate the module that has been selected, as shown in Figure M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 68 “Connected to <VISA address>” in the status bar on the main window For more information regarding the features and functionality of the Keysight M5301x SFP, refer to the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules User Guide, which can be accessed via the Help menu of the M5301x SFP.

  • Page 69: Starting M5301X Api

    Import required system components and python libraries (as needed). Examples: import sys import os import numpy as np # For keysight_ktm5301x arrays Import the M5301x Python library for programming the M5301A card. Example: import keysight_ktm5301x as m5301x Proceed with creating module objects and defining other M5301x functions.

  • Page 70: Initiating Pathwave Test Sync Executive Software

    3.5.3: Initiating PathWave Test Sync Executive software As mentioned earlier, the KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive software is not a standalone software. It enhances the Keysight M5300x API to support HVI technology by adding the DLL files required for Python libraries.

  • Page 71: Launching The Pathwave Fpga Bsp

    SW API to load the k7z file onto the M5301A module’s sandbox. To know about BSP interfaces required to build a custom FPGA logic, refer to the BSP User Guide for the M5301A module, which can be accessed via Help > BSP Help menu options in the KF9000B PathWave FPGA software.
  • Page 72 Setting up the M5301x software For information about APIs associated with FPGA operations in the M5301A modules, refer to the Python API Help (index.html) located in C:\ Program Files\Keysight\M5301x\python\html. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting And Safety Information

    M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide Troubleshooting and Safety information / 74 Troubleshooting installation issues / 75 Troubleshooting issues with Python / 76 Troubleshooting issues with PathWave FPGA / 78 Safety information...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    Keysight IO Libraries directly from https://www.keysight.com/find/iolibs. • For Keysight support for help with tools and documentation or to connect with a technical support expert for product and service support, see https://www.keysight.com/find/support. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Issues With Python

    C:\Program Files\Keysight\M5301x\python>pip install keysight_ktm5301x-1.0.42501.tar.gz 4.2.2: Installing Python after the Instrument Driver The installers for M5301A module drivers attempt to install Python during installation. However, there are various reasons, including the ones listed below, that this may not work for you.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting Issues With Pathwave Fpga

    Generate Bit File... icon. Figure 35 Error prompted by PathWave FPGA SW if Vivado is not installed In such cases, contact Xilinx support or download Vivado Design Suite from https://www.xilinx.com/. M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 77: Timing Errors During K7Z File Generation

    # ExtraNetDelay_low # ExtraNetDelay_high # Explore After changing this option, close the PathWave FPGA interface and relaunch the application for the changes to take effect. Figure 36 Changing place_design -directive in the keysight_common_build.tcl file M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...

  • Page 78: Safety Information

    The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. Maintenance To remove dirt or dust from the M5301A module, follow the instructions given in Cleaning the module on page 46 of this document.
  • Page 79 To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing manually. Return the module to Keysight Service Center. Equipment and accessories For safety reasons, only Keysight approved equipment and accessories WARNING should be used with the module. Position chassis to ensure easy access to remove the modules.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting and Safety information M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 81 M5300A PXIe RF AWG Modules Startup Guide...
  • Page 82 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2023 Edition 1.0, March 2023 www.keysight.com...

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