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  • Page 1 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators M8008A Clock Generator M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8158A AWG Remote Head for M8199A M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator GETTING STARTED GUIDE...
  • Page 2 DFARS and are set forth specifically in not correctly performed or adhered Technology Licenses writing elsewhere in the EULA. Keysight to, could result in damage to the shall be under no obligation to update, The hardware and/or software described in product or loss of important data.

  • 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

    Safety Symbols Table 1 Safety Symbols Symbol Description Indicates warning or caution. If you see this symbol on a product, you must refer to the manuals for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).

  • 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

    AXIe Embedded System Module (USB ESM) M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module Host Computer M8008A Clock Generator M8008A Module Components M8008A Front Panel Connectors M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8198A Applications M8198A Module Components M8198A Front Panel Connectors M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator M8199A Applications...
  • Page 8 Step 7 - Powering Up (if connecting via PCIe) Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation of M8100 series AWG modules Step 9 - Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for M8100A-BU6) Step 10 - Installing M8070B Software (not required for...
  • 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 / 30 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

    The M8100 series of AWGs support the following modules. • M8008A Clock Generators • M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Generators • M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generators • M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head •...
  • 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

    Introduction M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module The M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is a one slot module that you can install in the M9505A AXIe chassis like any other instrument module. This module acts as a host computer when installed in the M9505A AXIe chassis.

  • Page 16: M8008A Clock Generator

    The M8008A is an instrument module that can be installed into the M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis. It comes as a 1-slot AXIe module, which allows the M8008A plus either one M8198A AWG modules or up to two M8199A / M8199B modules to be plugged into a single 5-slot AXIe chassis.

  • Page 17: M8008A Module Components

    Introduction M8008A Module Components Figure 4 displays the front panel of the M8008A module: Figure 4 M8008A module front panel As displayed in the image above, the M8008A module has the following components. Table 3 Front Panel LEDs Front Panel LED Active when...

  • Page 18: M8008A Front Panel Connectors

    This output is used to synchronize two or more M8199A / M8199B modules to a common system clock. It is also required for the M8198A module. It is connected to the Sync In of the M8198A / M8199A / M8199B module.

  • Page 19: M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    Offers up to 8 GSa sample memory per channel M8198A Applications • Coherent Optical Applications - The M8198A is the ideal solution to test various optical systems from discrete components like optical power amplifiers to more complex dual polarization systems such as optical modulators or optical receivers.
  • Page 20 5-slot chassis. It must be installed in the slot immediately above the M8008A Clock Generator module. The M8008A module must be installed in slot 1; therefore, the M8198A module must be installed in slots 2 to 4 of the AXIe chassis.

  • Page 21: M8198A Module Components

    M8198A Module Components Figure 6 displays the front panel of the M8198A module: Figure 6 M8198A module front panel As displayed in the image above, the M8198A module has the following components. Table 6 Front Panel LEDs Front Panel LED Active when...

  • Page 22: M8198A Front Panel Connectors

    Remote Head 1/ 2 Remote Head Control. Reserved for future use. The M8198A AWG is controlled by the M8070B software system version 10.5 and above, which includes a free version of a MATLAB-based utility named ‘IQTools’. IQTools provides a large number of utilities to generate waveforms along with an option to download user-defined waveforms.

  • Page 23: 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 24 Introduction enabling symbol rates beyond 128 GBd. • Wideband RF Signal Generation in Wireless and Aerospace/Defense applications - Latest developments in radar and wireless technologies require signals with modulation bandwidths beyond 10 GHz, in some cases up to 30 GHz, with good signal quality. Generating those signals on an IF rather than I/Q is another important capability to support these applications.
  • Page 25 Introduction Figure 7 M8199A and M8158A configuration M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 26: M8199A Module Components

    Introduction M8199A Module Components Figure 8 displays the front panel of the M8199A module: Figure 8 M8199A module front panel As displayed in the image above, the M8199A module has the following components. Table 9 Front Panel LEDs Front Panel LED Active when...

  • Page 27: M8199A Front Panel Connectors

    Introduction M8199A Front Panel Connectors This device is ESD-sensitive when operated. The electrostatic discharge CAUTION to any part of the module or chassis may cause timing alignment issues of the channels, which can be mitigated by toggling the sample rate. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.

  • Page 28: M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head

    Introduction M8158A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Remote Head The M8158A arbitrary waveform generator remote head is an external amplifier box that is optional and can be used in conjunction with the M8199A-ILV Passive Combiner. It helps in minimizing signal degradations caused by lossy channels. There are three cables which are fixed on the back side of M8158A.
  • Page 29 Introduction Table 13 M8158A Front Panel Connector Connector Description Data Out and /Data Out Connected to DUT The back panel of M8158A remote head has cables which connects with each channel of M8199A remote head ports. The length of these cables are 760 mm.

  • Page 30: 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 GBd in a 2-slot AXIe module.
  • Page 31 Introduction Figure 10 shows a typical configuration of two M8199B modules with the M8008A Clock Generator module. Figure 10 M8199B AWG and M8008A Clock Generator configuration M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 32: M8199B Module Components

    Introduction M8199B Module Components Figure 11 displays the front panel of the M8199B module: Figure 11 M8199B module front panel As displayed in the image above, the M8199B module has the following components. Table 14 Front Panel LEDs Front Panel LED Active when...

  • Page 33: M8199B Front Panel Connectors

    Introduction M8199B Front Panel Connectors This device is ESD-sensitive when operated. The electrostatic discharge CAUTION to any part of the module or chassis may cause timing alignment issues of the channels, which can be mitigated by toggling the sample rate. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
  • Page 35 Step 7 - Powering Up (if connecting via PCIe) / 55 Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation of M8100 series AWG modules Step 9 - Installing Keysight IO Libraries Suite (not required for / 56 M8100A-BU6) Step 10 - Installing M8070B Software (not required for M8100A-BU6)

  • Page 36: Step 1 - Unpacking The Shipment

    Guide Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators. 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 37: Repair/Replacement

    (for example, M8199A) in the Product Number field, and specify the serial number from the top of the module in the Serial Number field. Contact the nearest Keysight Sales Office. If you need assistance finding Keysight contact information, go to www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service).

  • Page 38: Computer Hardware And Software Requirements

    1.5 GB or more free hard disc space 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...

  • Page 39: 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 13 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 40: Step 5 - Connecting The M8100 Series Awg Modules

    Case 1 Connecting M8008A clock module to a single channel of the M8198A AWG module In this case, an M8008A clock module, one M8198A AWG modules an M9505A AXIe chassis and the following cables are required: • 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 customer orderable sync cable (M8199-61620) •...
  • Page 41 Case 2 Connecting M8008A clock module to two channels on M8198A AWG modules In this case, an M8008A clock module, one M8198A AWG modules an M9505A AXIe chassis and the following cables are required: • 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 customer orderable sync cable (M8199-61620) •...
  • Page 42 Basic Setup for M8100A M8198A M8008A Figure 16 Connecting M8008A clock generator to two channels of M8198A AWG 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.

  • Page 43: Performing Connections To The M8199A Awg

    Basic Setup for M8100A 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. Place M8199A instrument and M8199A-ILV on a flat surface (for example on a desk).
  • Page 44 Basic Setup for M8100A Screw torque will be each screw 1.7 Nm. Place the 8x connectors of the M8199A-ILV on the plugs available on the M8199A front panel. Screw the nut of the connector by hand until you are sure that the nut runs in the thread.
  • Page 45 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. Following are the possible ways to connect a M8008A clock source to the M8199A AWG module(s): Case 1 Connecting M8008A clock module to M8199A AWG module...
  • Page 46 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 47 Basic Setup for M8100A Case 3 Connecting M8008A clock module to two M8199A AWG modules In this case, a M8008A clock module, two M8199A AWG modules, a M9505A AXIe chassis and the following cables are required: • 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 customer orderable sync cable (M8199-61620) •...
  • Page 48 Basic Setup for M8100A Case 4 Connecting M8008A clock module to four M8199A AWG modules In this case, a M8008A clock module, four M8199A AWG modules, two M9505A AXIe chassis and the following cables are required: • 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 customer orderable sync cable (M8199-61620) •...
  • Page 49 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 50: Performing Connections To The M8199B Awg

    Basic Setup for M8100A Performing connections to the M8199B AWG Connecting M8008A Clock Generator to M8199B AWG Module The unused output should be disabled on the M8070B software or NOTE terminated with 50 Ohms on the module hardware. Following are the possible ways to connect a M8008A clock source to one or more M8199B AWG modules: Case 1 Connecting M8008A clock module to one M8199B AWG module...
  • Page 51 Basic Setup for M8100A If you connect more than one M8199B module, you must perform an NOTE additional user calibration using the IQtools user interface to ensure that the skew between modules is stable and corrected. For more information, refer to the IQTools User Guide. Case 2 Connecting M8008A clock module to two M8199B AWG modules In this case, an M8008A clock module, two M8199B AWG modules, an...
  • Page 52 Basic Setup for M8100A Case 3 Connecting M8008A clock module to four M8199B AWG modules In this case, a M8008A clock module, four M8199B AWG modules, two M9505A AXIe chassis and the following cables are required: • 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 customer orderable sync cable (M8199-61620) •...
  • Page 53 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 54: Step 7 - Powering Up (If Connecting Via Pcie)

    Basic Setup for M8100A Step 7 - Powering Up (if connecting via PCIe) Power up all the connected hardware components in the M9505A AXIe Chassis. Press the ON/Standby button on the front panel of the chassis to power on the chassis. Figure 23 Chassis ON/standby button After powering up the chassis, wait until the Status LED of the ESM is...

  • Page 55: Step 8 - Verifying Basic Operation Of M8100 Series Awg Modules

    If the Fail LED on the front panel of the instrument module is steady red and does not turn off, it indicates a power fault condition. In such a situation, the instrument module may require repair/service. Contact your Keysight representative to replace or service the chassis/module. See Contacting Keysight Service and Support page 69.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Step 11 - Starting The M8070B Software

    When displayed, accept the license agreement and click Next. Click Install to start the installation then follow any on-screen prompts/instructions. On your Windows OS, click Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B to verify software installation. Verify your account permissions. Ensure that you have full administrative...

  • Page 58: Step 12 - Installing Module Driver Package In The M8070B Software

    M8199A AWG requires M8070B software version 7.5 or later • M8199B AWG requires M8070B software version 9.5 or later • M8198A AWG requires M8070B software version 10.5 or later To download the module driver package file for: • M8199A AWG, navigate to www.keysight.com/find/M8199A...

  • Page 59: Step 13 - Installing The Licenses

    Licensing provides tools and processes for floating, USB portable, node-locked, and transportable licenses. These licenses can be installed using the Keysight License Manager. It helps you install licenses on your local machine (instrument or computer), or configure your local machine to use licenses from a remote license server.

  • Page 60: 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 61 Basic Setup for M8100A Figure 24 M8070B display with M8008A, M8198A selected at Startup Options M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 62 Basic Setup for M8100A Figure 25 M8070B display with M8008A, M8199A selected at Startup Options M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 63 Basic Setup for M8100A Figure 26 M8070B display with M8008A, M8199B selected at Startup Options For details on the how to control one or more driver packages using 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.

  • Page 64: Step 15 - Enabling/Disabling The Interleaving Mode In M8199A Modules

    Basic Setup for M8100A Step 15 - Enabling/Disabling the Interleaving Mode in M8199A modules There are two different interleaving (ILV) modes: • Non interleaved: This mode is active when no combiner serial no. is registered, and no remote head is connected. •...

  • Page 65: 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 67 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide Maintenance / 68 Locating Electronic Manuals / 68 Routine Care / 69 Updating Software Components / 69 Contacting Keysight Service and Support...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Various electronic manuals provide information on how to configure and use the supported instrument modules. On installing the M8070B software, you will find documentation by clicking Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B Documentation. You can also visit www.keysight.com/find/M8100 to find the latest versions of various manuals and the data sheet for each module in the M8100 series.

  • Page 69: Updating Software Components

    “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. To download a software upgrade: Go to http://www.keysight.com/find/M8070B. Click the Technical Support tab.
  • Page 71 Safety summary, M8158A Components, M8158A Remote Head Components, M8198A, M8198A Applications, Embedded Controller Module, USB connectivity, 12, M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Embedded System Module, Generator, M8198A Components, M8198A Module Components, M8199A, Host computer types, M8199A Module Components, 17, Host computer, hardware/software...
  • Page 72 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2024 Edition 4.0, January 2024 Printed in Germany www.keysight.com...

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