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  • Page 1 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Generator PXIe Module User Manual Preliminary Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 Authorization is required from Tabor Electronics before you send us your product for service or calibration. Call your nearest Tabor Electronics support facility. A list is located on the last page of this manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Tabor Electronics Ltd. Tel Hanan, Israel at 972-4-821- 3393 or via fax at 972-4-821-3388.

  • Page 3: Document Revision History

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Document Revision History Revision Date Description Author • Original preliminary release. 23-Oct- Jakob • Release supporting Lucid Control Panel Ver. 1.3.400 and TE Update 2023 Apelblat Tool Ver. 1.1.212, LS4091M SPI_SCPI Commands Rev 1.0, TESG SPI_SCPI Commands Rev 1.18, Lucid FPGA version 03092023 and Lucid-X FPGA version 03092023 or higher.

  • Page 4: Acronyms & Abbreviations

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Acronyms & Abbreviations Acronym Description µs or us Microseconds Analog to Digital Converter Amplitude Modulation ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit Automatic Test Equipment Arbitrary Waveform Generators Arbitrary Waveform Transceiver Bayonet Neill–Concelm (coax connector) Bandwidth Carrier Wave...
  • Page 5 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Acronym Description Internet Protocol In-phase Quadrature Interchangeable Virtual Instrument JSON JavaScript Object Notation Kilohertz Liquid Crystal Display Local Oscillator Media Access Control (address) Mini D Ribbon (connector) Megahertz Milliseconds Numerically Controlled Oscillator Nanoseconds...
  • Page 6 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Acronym Description Serial Peripheral Interface SRAM Static Random-Access Memory Thin Film Transistor T&M Test and Measurement Test Program Sets UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter Universal Serial Bus Virtual COM Port Volts, Direct Current V p-p Volts, Peak-to-Peak...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Contents DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ..........................3 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS ..........................4 CONTENTS ................................7 FIGURES ................................. 8 TABLES ................................... 8 GENERAL ................................. 9 ..............................9 COPE ........................10 ELATED OCUMENTATION ..........................

  • Page 8: Figures

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Figures – 40 GHz, 1 channel, PXIe Module Microwave Signal Generator ....10 Figure 1.1 LSX4091X Figure 2.1 Lucid-X PXIe Module Rear ..................15 Figure 2.2 Front Panel ......................16 Tables Table 1.1 Ordering Information ....................

  • Page 9: General

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual General Scope The scope of this manual is to describe the setup and operating procedures of the Lucid-X series RF analog signal generator PXIe module. This covers the following models listed in the ordering information.

  • Page 10: Related Documentation

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Figure 1.1 LSX4091X – 40 GHz, 1 channel, PXIe Module Microwave Signal Generator Related Documentation • Lucid Control Panel User Manual • TE Update Tool User Manual Confidential | 10...

  • Page 11: Software Support

    The TE Update Tool is a utility for updating the Lucid device FPGA. The Lucid Programming Manual lists and describes the set of SCPI-compatible (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) remote commands used to operate the Lucid devices. The programs and the user manuals can be downloaded from the Tabor Electronics website at http://www.taborelec.com/downloads. Document Conventions...
  • Page 12 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual • Observe all the ratings and markings on the product. Search this manual for further rating information, before connecting to it. Do not apply potential that is higher than the maximum rating.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Long Term Storage or Repackaging For Shipment If the instrument is to be stored for a long period of time or shipped immediately, proceed as directed below. If you have any questions, contact your local Tabor Electronics representative or the Tabor Electronics Customer Service Department.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Introduction The Lucid-X series PXIe models feature 8, 20 and 40 GHz single channel generator versions, all sharing the very same industry leading highlighted features, in a compact, small footprint PXIe (PCI Express eXtension for Instrumentation).

  • Page 15: Lucid-X Pxie Module Rear

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Lucid-X PXIe Module Rear Figure 2.1 Lucid-X PXIe Module Rear Confidential | 15...

  • Page 16: Lucid-X Module Front Panel

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Lucid-X Module Front Panel Figure 2.2 Front Panel • RF OUT – 2.4 mm type connector for RF signal output • Status – LED • On – RF OUT port is active •...

  • Page 17: Multi-Instrument Synchronization Operation Tbd

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual • REF OUT 10/100MHz – SMA type connector for 10/100 MHz signal output • PULSE/TRIG – SMP type connector for pulse modulation or for trigger input • REF IN 10/100MHz – SMA type connector for 10 MHz or 100 MHz signal input •...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Troubleshooting Manually Installing Instrument Drivers 3.1.1 USB Device Driver Manual Installation (Windows 10) 5. Download the latest Lucid series USB device driver from www.taborelec.com/downloads. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Lucid desktop model to the PC. 6.
  • Page 19 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 8. In the navigation tree, expand Other devices and double click on CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge. Confidential | 19...
  • Page 20 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 9. The CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge Properties window opens. Click Update Driver. Confidential | 20...
  • Page 21 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 10. In the Update Drivers - CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge window, select Browse my computer for driver software. 11. Browse to the driver software location on PC, select the file and click OK. Confidential | 21...
  • Page 22 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 12. Driver download begins. Confidential | 22...
  • Page 23 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 13. After the download is complete, the driver installation begins. 14. After the installation is complete, the following success message is displayed: 15. Click Close to close the Update Drivers window and to proceed. Confidential | 23...
  • Page 24 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 16. In the CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge Properties window the displayed device status should be: The device is working properly. Confidential | 24...

  • Page 25: Usb Device Driver Manual Installation (Windows 7)

    Generator PXIe Module User Manual 3.1.2 USB Device Driver Manual Installation (Windows 7) 1. Download the latest Lucid series USB device driver from the Tabor Electronics Ltd., website. Device drivers are available at www.taborelec.com/downloads 2. Connect the Lucid Generator to the PC using the supplied USB Cable.
  • Page 26 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 8. Right-click on CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge and select Update Driver Software…from the drop-list menu. 9. In the Update Drivers - CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge window, select Browse my computer for driver software.
  • Page 27 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 11. After the driver software installation is complete, click Close. Confidential | 27...
  • Page 28 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual 12. In the Device Manager, under Silicon Labs USB Devices, click Silicon Labs CP2130 USB to SPI Bridge. 13. In the CP2130 USB-to-SPI Bridge Properties window the device status should indicate the device is working properly.

  • Page 29: Lucid Pxie Module Specifications

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Lucid PXIe Module Specifications Frequency Table 4.1 Frequency Specifications Frequency Range LSX8081X 100 kHz to 8 GHz LSX2091X 100 kHz to 20 GHz LSX4091X 100 kHz to 40 GHz Resolution 0.001 Hz Phase Offset...

  • Page 30: Phase Noise And Harmonics

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Amplitude Power Mute -70 dBm Output Return Loss -10 dBm Accuracy (dB) -50 dBm to +15 dBm Up to 100 MHz ±0.3 (typ.) 100 MHz to 3 GHz ±0.4 (typ.) 3 GHz to 9 GHz ±0.7 (typ.)

  • Page 31: Modulation

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Modulation Table 4.5 Modulation Specifications Modulation Frequency Modulation Maximum Deviation 10 MHz Resolution 0.1 % or 1 Hz (the greater) Modulation Rate 1 MHz Resolution 1 Hz Amplitude Modulation AM Depth Type Linear...

  • Page 32: Inputs

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Modulation Number of Points List 2 to 4,096 Step 2 to 65,535 Step Change Linear Trigger Free run, External, Bus, Timer Inputs Table 4.6 Inputs Specifications Inputs Pulse/Trigger Connector Type Input Impedance 50 Ω...
  • Page 33 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Inputs Power +10 dBm Absolute Maximum Level +12 dBm Connector Type Input Impedance 50 Ω Maximum Input Voltage ±1 V Input Damage Level ±3.5 V Confidential | 33...

  • Page 34: Outputs

    Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Outputs Table 4.7 Outputs Specifications Outputs RF Out Impedance 50 Ω Connector Type 2.4 mm Number of Outputs Reference Out Impedance 50 Ω Connector Type Frequency 10/100 MHz Shape Sine Power...
  • Page 35 Lucid-X Series RF Analog Signal Rev. 1.0 Generator PXIe Module User Manual Power Consumption 30 W max. per slot Current Consumption +3.3 V 0.5 A max. +12 V 5.5 A max. Interface PXIe Gen3 x8 Lanes Dimensions (WxHxD) 8HP PXIe (2 Slots) Weight Without Package 1.0 kg...

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