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  • Page 1 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators M8008A Clock Generator M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator GETTING STARTED GUIDE...
  • Page 2 APPLICABLE LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS conditions are fully understood and ware to U.S. government customers under ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR met. its standard commercial license, which is IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Product manuals are provided with your instrument on CD-ROM and/or in printed form.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use. Forty years is the expected useful life of the product. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 5: Compliance And Environmental Information

    The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that separate collection for waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) is required, as obligated by DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU and other National legislation. http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml understand your Trade in options with Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides high-level information for an initial setup of the M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators. This guide focuses on setting up “bundled” systems such as the M8100A-BU5 and M8100A-BU6. The M8100A-BU5 system has one or more modules from the M8100 series and pre-configured system consisting of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis with USB option.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8199A Applications M8199A Module Components M8199A Front Panel Connectors M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head M8158A Remote Head Components M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8199B Module Components M8199B Front Panel Connectors M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 8 Step 1 - Unpacking the shipment Return the Damaged/Defective Item to Keysight for Repair/Replacement Step 2 - Setting up the M8100 series of modules Step 3 - Setting up the External Host Computer (not required for M8100A-BU6) Computer Hardware and Software Requirements...
  • Page 9 Step 15 - Enabling/Disabling the Interleaving Mode in M8199A modules Step 16 - Powering off the Chassis and Modules (If Required) 3 Maintenance Locating Electronic Manuals Routine Care Updating Software Components Contacting Keysight Service and Support Index M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head / 26 M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator This chapter introduces you to Keysight’s M8100 Series of Arbitrary Waveform Generators. It also introduces you to the concept of using a host computer to communicate with the M8100 series of modules.

  • Page 12: Introduction To M8100 Series Awg Modules

    Introduction Introduction to M8100 Series AWG Modules The M8100 series of AWG modules are recognized by the model number and name located on their front panel. Each of the supported modules has some standard hardware and software features that are available with a standard license for that module. Some upgraded features/components of a module are licensed and are only available when you purchase and install a license for that option.
  • Page 13 Introduction Figure 1 M9505A 5-slot chassis Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 14: Axie Embedded System Module (Usb Esm)

    • synchronizes timing across all modules through the Keysight Trigger Bus, using an internal or external clock source. LAN connector on AXIe ESM is not used. Only use LAN connection on the host computer.

  • Page 15: M9537A Axie Embedded Controller Module

    PC with a USB port or x8 or wider PCIe slot for the cabled PCIe adapter card. Refer to the Computer Hardware and Software Requirements on page 34 for external host computer minimum requirements. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 16: M8008A Clock Generator

    Introduction M8008A Clock Generator Keysight’s M8008A clock generator is designed as sample clock source for: • M8199A 128/256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generators • M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generators It can also be used as a standalone low-jitter clock source for other applications.

  • Page 17: M8008A Front Panel Connectors

    Sample clock outputs, connected to “Sample Clk In” on up to four M8199A modules. Sample Clk Out 2 Each pair of sample clock outputs can be turned on and off independently. Sys Trig In A/B Reserved for future use. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 18 The reference clock output is used to provide an 8 GHz … 16 GHz reference clock to the DUT or other test equipment. It can be used as a precision time-based reference signal for DCA sampling oscilloscopes. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    • Integrated, ready-to-use instrument • Operates with well-known software, like MATLAB or Keysight IQTools and SCPI programming interface based on M8070B • High flexibility with upgrade options from 2 channels at 128 GSa/s to 4...
  • Page 20 1, followed by the M8008A module in slot 2 and M8199A module in slots 3 and 4, respectively. Figure 5 shows a typical configuration of M8199A and M8158A. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 21: M8199A Module Components

    M8199A and M8158A configuration M8199A Module Components Figure 6 displays the front panel of the M8199A module: Figure 6 M8199A module front panel As displayed in the image above, the M8199A module has the following M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 22: M8199A Front Panel Connectors

    Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 23 AWG and any external circuitry. It can compensate skew between all channels. When using the ILV-option, IQTools additionally provides an automated skew calibration to optimize system performance. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 24: M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head

    Table 9 Front Panel LED Front Panel LED Active when... Color Ready remote head is operational green Table 10 M8158A Front Panel Connector Connector Description Data Out and /Data Out Connected to DUT M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25 M8158A. Also, make sure NOT to remove the M8158A connections when it is powered on. However, if you wish to remove the M8158A connections, ensure that the instrument is powered off. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 26: M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    Introduction M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator Keysight’s M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) is a high-performance signal source for arbitrary signals, with the highest sample rate and the widest bandwidth in its class. The M8199B enables generation of high-quality signals of up to 160 GBaud in a 2-slot AXIe module.

  • Page 27: M8199B Module Components

    M8008A Clock Generator module. Figure 8 M8199B AWG and M8008A Clock Generator configuration M8199B Module Components Figure 9 displays the front panel of the M8199B module: Figure 9 M8199B module front panel M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 28: M8199B Front Panel Connectors

    Data outputs 1.0 mm Sync In The Sync In is used to synchronize multiple modules to a common system clock. It is connected to one of the Sync Out outputs of the M8008A module. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 29 16 GHz. Sync Marker Out A/B Marker output to generate subrate clocks for example. Max output bandwidth 2 GHz. The M8199B AWG is controlled by the M8070B software system version 9.5 and above. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 31 Step 5 - Connecting the M8100 series AWG modules / 48 Step 7 - Powering Up (if connecting via PCIe) / 49 Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation of M8100 series AWG modules Step 9 - Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for / 50 M8100A-BU6)

  • Page 32: Step 1 - Unpacking The Shipment

    Getting Started Guide This document, M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide. (Check the Keysight website: www.keysight.com/find/M8100 for the latest guide.) Carefully inspect all items in the shipment for any damage. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 33: Return The Damaged/Defective Item To Keysight For Repair/Replacement

    (worldwide contact information for repair and service). Step 2 - Setting up the M8100 series of modules This step does not have to be performed while verifying the basic setup for power up and connectivity. However, you must decide whether to use a benchtop or rack mount for one or more AWG modules in the M8100 series after this basic verification.

  • Page 34: Computer Hardware And Software Requirements

    • Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system • Keysight I/O libraries version 17.1 or higher The M8070B software is required to control the M8100 series NOTE instruments. To connect via USB If you are planning to use USB connectivity between the M9505A AXIe Chassis and host computer, use a laptop or desktop computer with USB 2.0 or 3.0 support as the host computer.

  • Page 35: Step 4 - Connecting The M9505A Axie Chassis To A Power Supply

    Basic Setup for M8100A Review the Keysight recommended list of host computers at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf that are compatible with the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis. PCIe Port Figure 11 PCIe port on the front panel of the AXIe ESM Step 4 - Connecting the M9505A AXIe Chassis to a Power Supply You can use an external power supply, typically AC power mains.

  • Page 36: Step 5 - Connecting The M8100 Series Awg Modules

    Basic Setup for M8100A Step 5 - Connecting the M8100 series AWG modules Performing connections to the M8199A AWG Connecting M8199A-ILV to M8199A Follow the given steps to connect M8199A-ILV assembly to M8199A instrument: Remove M8199A instrument from the AXIe Chassis.
  • Page 37 (0.9 Nm) at all 8 connectors of the M8199A-ILV. The required torque for 1.85 mm connectors is 0.9 Nm (8lb-inch). Mount the M8199A instrument together with M8199A-ILV back to the AXIe Chassis. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 38 Basic Setup for M8100A Connecting M8008A Clock Generator to M8199A AWG Module The unused output should be disabled on the M8070B software or NOTE terminated with 50 Ohms on the module hardware. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 39 Sync Out of M8008A to Sync In of M8199A. Figure 13 shows how to connect the M8008A clock generator module to the M8199A AWG module: M8199A M8008A Figure 13 Connecting M8008A clock generator to M8199A AWG module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 40 Case 2 Connecting PSG to an M8199A module Keysight M8257D, Opt. 567, 1EU, UNY (referred to as PSG) is an alternative to the M8008A clock module that can be used as a clock source. In this case, connect the 1.85 mm, 45 cm M8199A-810 replacement channel clock cable (M8199-61624) from the PSG Output to Clk In of M8199A.
  • Page 41 M8199A AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). Figure 14 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the two M8199A AWG modules: M8199A M8008A Figure 14 Connecting M8008A clock generator to two M8199A AWG modules M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 42 M8199A AWG Sync In ports using sync cable (blue cable). Connect the M8008A Clock Generator Sample Clock Out port with all the four M8199A AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 43 Connecting M8008A clock generator to four M8199A AWG modules Enable the Ref Clk Out port in the primary chassis using the web NOTE interface. For details, refer to Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 44: Performing Connections To The M8199B Awg

    Sync Out of M8008A to Sync In of M8199B. Figure 16 shows how to connect the M8008A clock generator module to an M8199B AWG module: Figure 16 Connecting M8008A clock generator to one M8199B AWG module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 45 M8199B AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). Figure 17 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the two M8199B AWG modules: Figure 17 Connecting M8008A clock generator to two M8199B AWG modules M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 46 Connect the M8008A Clock Generator Sample Clock Out port with all the four M8199B AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). Figure 18 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the four M8199B AWG modules: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 47 Connecting M8008A clock generator to four M8199B AWG modules Enable the Ref Clk Out port in the primary chassis using the web NOTE interface. For details, refer to Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 48: Step 7 - Powering Up (If Connecting Via Pcie)

    If you plan to connect one or more AWGs to a corporate LAN and the NOTE M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is installed, you must use the Ethernet port available on the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller or the LAN port on the external PC. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 49: Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation Of M8100 Series Awg Modules

    Do not use the circuit breaker for routine chassis turn off. The module(s) are turned off automatically with the chassis. Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation of M8100 series AWG modules After powering ON the connected hardware components, you can verify if you have correctly set up the hardware if: •...

  • Page 50: Step 9 - Installing Keysight Io Libraries Suite (Not Required For M8100A-Bu6)

    Basic Setup for M8100A Step 9 - Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for M8100A-BU6) IO Libraries Suite version 17.1 or later is required. Always use the latest version of the Keysight IO Libraries. Perform this step if you are setting up an M8100A-BU5 system or if the...

  • Page 51: Step 11 - Starting The M8070B Software

    For details on the M8070B Startup Options dialog box, refer to M8100 Series User Guide. For information on SCPI command for remote programming of one or more AWG modules in the M8100 series, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide.

  • Page 52: Step 12 - Installing Module Driver Package In The M8070B Software

    M8000 Series User Guide. For information on SCPI command for remote programming of the M8100 series of AWG modules, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. Verify your account permissions. Ensure that you have full administrative NOTE privileges (run as Administrator) before you install or upgrade the M8050A module drivers on a PC running Windows 10.

  • Page 53: Step 13 - Installing The Licenses

    Installing module licenses is only necessary if you add module options onsite. Module licenses enable specific options in the modules of the M8100 series. Once a module license has been installed using the Keysight License Manager, the next time the M8070B software and M8100 hardware are started, the license is recognized by the M8070B software and compared to the module’s serial number.

  • Page 54: Step 14 - Starting The Driver Package Interface From M8070B Software

    Utilities > Licenses then viewing the license status in the Installed column. Step 14 - Starting the Driver Package Interface from M8070B Software In Windows click on Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. From the M8070B Startup Options dialog box, select a driver package. •...
  • Page 55 Basic Setup for M8100A Figure 20 M8070B display with M8008A,M8199A selected at Startup Options M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 56 M8070B software interface, refer to M8100 Series User Guide. For information on SCPI commands used for the remote programming of the M8100 series AWG modules, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 57: Step 15 - Enabling/Disabling The Interleaving Mode In M8199A Modules

    Go to Parameters > Interleaving > Combiner S/N. Delete the serial no. in the Combiner S/N text field and press Enter. Restart the M8070B application. After the restart, the ILV mode will be disabled. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 58: Step 16 - Powering Off The Chassis And Modules (If Required)

    Step 16 - Powering off the Chassis and Modules (If Required) Power off the chassis and module in the following sequence: Power off the host computer. If you are using the Keysight AXIe Embedded Controller module as the host computer, ensure that you shut down the controller by executing the Windows shutdown process.
  • Page 59 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide Maintenance / 60 Locating Electronic Manuals / 60 Routine Care / 61 Updating Software Components / 61 Contacting Keysight Service and Support...

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    The enclosure surface of the module may become hot during use. If you CAUTION need to remove the module, first power down the AXIe chassis, allow the module to cool, and then pull the module out of the chassis. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 61: Updating Software Components

    Maintenance For preventing damage, for usage tips, and for ESD information, read NOTE and follow the instructions in the “M8100 Series Tips for Preventing Damage Guide” (Document Part No. #M8000-91B30). Updating Software Components Updated versions of the M8070B and module specific software components are available on the Keysight website.
  • Page 63 Host computer types, Controller, Host computer, hardware/software Module licenses, install, requirements, Host computer, set up external, Non interleaved, ILV, Insertion/extraction handles, 17, Operation, verify, Interleaved, Interleaving Mode, IO Libraries, install, PCIe connectivity, 12, M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 64 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2023 Edition 3.0, December 2023 Printed in Germany www.keysight.com...

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