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  • Page 1 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual EN02A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Contents Introduction .......................... 1 Important Safety Information .................... 2 General Safety Summary ......................2 Safety Terms and Symbols ...................... 4 Working Environment ......................5 Cooling Requirements ......................6 Power and Grounding Requirements ..................7 Cleaning ............................. 8 Abnormal Conditions .......................
  • Page 4 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Quick get start ........................22 Front panel ..........................22 Rear panel ..........................23 Screen display area ......................24 Front Panel Control ......................25 Waveform selection settings ....................25 Mod/Sweep/Burst settings ....................31 Number keyboard and knob ....................31 Common function buttons ....................
  • Page 5 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 10.2.2 Modulation type ......................68 10.3 Sweep ............................77 10.3.1 Sweep mode ......................... 77 10.3.2 Trigger Source ......................77 10.3.3 Sweep parameter settings ..................78 10.4 Burst ............................81 10.4.1 Burst type ........................81 10.4.2 Trigger Source ......................81 10.4.3 Burst parameter settings ....................
  • Page 6 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.1.12 SCPI update user interface ..................92 12.1.13 USB disk installation license ..................92 12.2 Testing/Calibration ......................... 93 12.2.1 Self Test ......................... 93 12.2.2 Self Calibration ......................96 12.2.3 Time Base Calibration ....................96 12.2.4 Load Default Calibration Data ..................96 12.3 Counter ............................
  • Page 7 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.10 Overvoltage protection ....................116 12.11 Multi device synchronization ..................117 General inspection and troubleshooting ..............118 13.1.1 General inspection ....................118 13.1.2 Troubleshooting ......................118 Service and support ....................120 APPENDIX A ........................... 121 APPENDIX B ........................... 122 APPENDIX C ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Introduction This user manual includes important safety and installation information related to the SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E series of Arbitrary Waveform Generator and includes simple tutorials for basic operation of the instrument. The series includes the following models: Model Analogy Bandwidth Maximum Sampling Rate Analog Channel...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Important Safety Information This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid personal injury and prevent damage to the instrument and any products connected to it.
  • Page 11 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Identification of Normal State of Equipment. After the equipment is started, there will be no alarm information and error information at the interface under normal conditions. The curve of the interface will scan from left to right freely; if there is a button in the scanning process or there is an alarm or error prompt, the device may be in an abnormal state.

  • Page 12: Safety Terms And Symbols

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Safety Terms and Symbols When the following symbols or terms appear on the front or rear panel of the instrument or in this manual, they indicate special care in terms of safety. This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.

  • Page 13: Working Environment

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Working Environment The design of the instrument has been verified to conform to EN 61010-1 safety standard per the following limits: Environment The instrument is used indoors and should be operated in a clean and dry environment with an ambient temperature range.

  • Page 14: Cooling Requirements

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Installation (overvoltage) category: Category II (mains connector) and Category I (measuring terminal) Note: Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to the signal level, which is suitable for connecting to the equipment measuring terminal in the source circuit, in which measures have been taken to limit the instantaneous voltage to a corresponding low level.

  • Page 15: Power And Grounding Requirements

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Power and Grounding Requirements The instrument operates with a single-phase, 100 to 240 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%), or single-phase 100 to 120 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 400 Hz (+/-5%). No manual voltage selection is required because the instrument automatically adapts to line voltage. Depending on the type and number of options and accessories (probes, PC port plug-in, etc.), the instrument can consume up to 50 W of power.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Cleaning Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive elements. Under no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument. To avoid electrical shock, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning. WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard! No operator serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 17 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Canadian certification CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012/A1:2018-11. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030:2018. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits.

  • Page 18: Informations

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Informations essentielles sur la sécurité Ce manuel contient des informations et des avertissements que les utilisateurs doivent suivre pour assurer la sécurité des opérations et maintenir les produits en sécurité. Exigence de Sécurité Lisez attentivement les précautions de sécurité ci - après afin d 'éviter les dommages corporels et de prévenir les dommages aux instruments et aux produits associés.
  • Page 19 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual facilement causer des blessures irrécupérables à l'équipement. L'équipement doit être retourné à l'usine ou à l'organisme de maintenance désigné par l'entreprise pour l'entretien. L'alimentation électrique doit être retirée pendant l'entretienLa ligne ne doit pas être mise sous tension tant que l'entretien de l'équipement n'est pas terminé...

  • Page 20: Termes Et Symboles De Sécurité

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Termes et symboles de sécurité Lorsque les symboles ou termes suivants apparaissent sur le panneau avant ou arrière de l'instrument ou dans ce manuel, ils indiquent un soin particulier en termes de sécurité. Ce symbole est utilisé lorsque la prudence est requise. Reportez-vous aux informations ou documents joints afin de vous protéger contre les blessures ou les dommages à...

  • Page 21: Environnement De Travail

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Environnement de travail La conception de l'instrument a été certifiée conforme à la norme EN 61010-1, sur la base des valeurs limites suivantes: Environnement L'instrument doit être utilisé à l'intérieur dans un environnement propre et sec dans la plage de température ambiante.

  • Page 22: Exigences De Refroidissement

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Catégorie d 'installation (surtension) Ce produit est alimenté par une alimentation électrique conforme à l 'installation (surtension) Catégorie II. Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions Définition de catégorie d 'installation (surtension) La catégorie II d'installation (surtension) est un niveau de signal applicable aux terminaux de mesure d' équipement reliés au circuit source.Dans ces bornes, des mesures préventives sont prises pour limiter la tension transitoire à...

  • Page 23: Connexions D'alimentation Et De Terre

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual ATTENTION: Ne laissez aucun corps étranger pénétrer dans la lunette par les trous de ventilation, etc. Connexions d'alimentation et de terre L'instrument fonctionne avec une alimentation CA monophasée de 100 à 240 Vrms (+/- 10%) à 50/60 Hz (+/- 5%), ou monophasée 100 - 120 Vrms (+/-10 %) Alimentation CA à...

  • Page 24: Nettoyage

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual La position de l'instruments doit permettre un accès facile à la prise. Pour éteindre complètement l'instruments, débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de l'instrument de la prise secteur. Le cordon d'alimentation doit être débranché de la prise secteur si la lunette ne doit pas être utilisée pendant une période prolongée.

  • Page 25: Conformité En Matière De Sécurité

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Avertissement: Toute utilisation de l'instruments d'une manière non spécifiée par le fabricant peut compromettre la protection de sécurité de l'instrument. Cet instrument ne doit pas être directement connecté à des sujets humains ni utilisé pour la surveillance des patients.

  • Page 26: First Steps

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual First Steps Delivery Checklist First, verify that all items listed on the packing list have been delivered. If you note any omissions or damage, please contact your nearest SIGLENT customer service center or distributor as soon as possible.

  • Page 27: Document Conventions

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Document Conventions For convenience, text surrounded by a box border is used to represent the button of the front panel. For example, Utility represents the "Utility" button on the front panel. Use italicized text with character shading to represent clickable menus, options, and virtual buttons on the display screen. Frequency For example, represents the "Frequency"...

  • Page 28: Introduction To Sdg6000X/Sdg6000X-E Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Introduction to SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E series dual channel function/arbitrary waveform generator has a maximum bandwidth of 500MHz and excellent sampling system indicators of 2.4GSa/s sampling rate and 16bit vertical resolution. Based on traditional DDS technology, it adopts innovative TrueArb and EasyPulse technologies to overcome the inherent defects of DDS technology in outputting arbitrary waves and square waves/pulses, and can provide users with high fidelity and low jitter signals.
  • Page 29 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The code rate and edge are adjustable PRBS pattern PRBS Generator output, the rate is up to 300Mbps, the length PRBS3~PRBS32 is optional. Supports sequence wave playback function, with a maximum storage depth of 20Mpts per ...

  • Page 30: Quick Get Start

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Quick get start Front panel Power button Used to turn on or off the signal generator. When the power button is turned off, the signal generator is in a power-off state. USB Host Used to connect USB storage devices, it can read waveforms or status files from the USB flash drive, or store the current instrument status to the USB flash drive.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Rear panel Counter Frequency meter measured signal input port. Aux In/Out Input/output ports for triggering signals, output ports for synchronous signals, and input ports for external modulation signals. C. 10MHz In External 10MHz reference clock input port. D.

  • Page 32: Screen Display Area

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Screen display area The interface of SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can only display the parameters and waveform of one channel. The following figure shows the interface when CH1 selects sine wave AM modulation. The content displayed on the interface may vary depending on the current functionality. Waveform display area Display the currently selected waveform for each channel.

  • Page 33: Front Panel Control

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Front Panel Control Waveform selection settings There is a column of Waveforms selection buttons under the Waveforms operation interface, which are sine wave, square wave, triangular wave, pulse wave, Gaussian white noise, DC, arbitrary wave, multi pulse, PRBS, sequence wave and IQ signal (optional). Note: SDG6000X-E does not have setting menus for IQ signal and PRBS.
  • Page 34 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual phase/delay, and duty cycle to get square waves with different parameters. As shown in the figure is the square wave setting interface. Ramp Select Waveforms → , and the channel output configuration status bar displays the word "Ramp".
  • Page 35 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual in the figure is the pulse wave setting interface. Noise Select Waveforms → , and the channel output configuration status bar displays the word "Noise". SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can output noise with a bandwidth of 1mHz to 500MHz. By setting the standard deviation, mean and bandwidth, the noise of different parameters can be obtained.
  • Page 36 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Page1/3 Select Waveforms → → , and the channel output configuration status bar displays the word "Arb". SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can output arbitrary waves with frequencies from 1μHz to 50MHz in DDS mode, and output arbitrary waves with sampling rates from 1μSa/s to 300MSa/s in TrueArb mode.
  • Page 37 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Page1/3 PRBS Select Waveforms → → , and the channel output configuration status bar displays the word "PRBS". SDG6000X can output pseudo-random codes with code rates from 1μbps to 300Mbps. By setting the bit rate/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, pattern, logic level, and edge, pseudo-random codes with different parameters can be obtained.
  • Page 38 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Page1/3 Page2/3 Sequence Select Waveforms → → → , The CH1 and CH2 channels output quadrature I and Q signals respectively, and the output configuration status bar displays the words "in-phase" and "quadrature" respectively. SDG6000X can output I/Q signals with symbol rates from 250Symb/s to 75MSymb/s.

  • Page 39: Mod/Sweep/Burst Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Mod/Sweep/Burst settings Press the Burst Sweep button to quickly turn on/off the pulse train/modulation/sweep function and jump to the corresponding parameter settings page. When the function is turned on, the corresponding button light will light up. Number keyboard and knob Use the numeric keypad to directly input the numerical value and magnitude of the selected parameter.
  • Page 40 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Use the Output button to turn on/off the signal output of the output interface on the front panel. Select the corresponding channel, press the Output button, the button light will be on, and at the same time, turn on the output switch to output a signal;...

  • Page 41: Basic Waveform Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Basic waveform settings Standard waveform settings This section applies to sine waves, square waves, pulses, triangular waves, and direct currents. Taking setting a sine wave as an example, the following will explain some basic parameters of the standard waveform.
  • Page 42 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Load To understand the setting of the load, it is first necessary to understand that due to the voltage division effect of the load and the internal resistance of the signal source (Figure 9.1), the voltage Vo seen by the user is a variable related to the load RL: Among them, Vs is the output voltage of the signal source before the internal resistance, and Rs is the internal resistance of the signal source.
  • Page 43 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual volts; The relationship between several parameters is: Amplitude value (Vpp) = HighLevel - LowLevel Offset = (HighLevel + LowLevel) / 2 The phase/delay of the signal is only meaningful when the dual channel phase mode is phase locked, used to set the phase relationship between two channels.
  • Page 44 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Application example: Set CH1 output sine wave with the following parameters: load = 50 Ω  frequency = 1 MHz  amplitude = 0 dBm  offset = 0 V  phase = 180°  Select waveform Press the Waveforms button and select "Sine"...
  • Page 45 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Set offset: Select the offset setting menu, type 0 in the numeric keypad on the front panel, and then select the unit as Vdc from the pop-up menu. Set phase: Select the phase setting menu, type 180 in the numeric keypad on the front panel, and then select the unit as °...

  • Page 46: Harmonic Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Harmonic settings Harmonics are a sub function of the sine wave generation function, Can output harmonics with specified number, amplitude, and phase, Used to simulate sine waves with poor linearity. Under the parameter settings page for carrier wave=sine wave, Clicking on "Harmonics Parameter" will bring up a menu for setting harmonic parameters, You can enter the interface for harmonic settings.
  • Page 47 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Set harmonic amplitude Click on the "Harmonic Amplitude" setting menu, use the numeric keypad or knob to set the desired amplitude, and then select the unit as "Vpp" or "dBc". The unit "Vpp" is suitable for setting the absolute amplitude of harmonics, and the unit "dBc"...
  • Page 48 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Follow the above steps to output the expected sine wave and harmonics. The harmonic page after setting is as follows: int.siglent.com...

  • Page 49: Noise Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Noise settings The noise generation function can provide Gaussian noise with adjustable bandwidth. Set waveform parameters The waveform parameters of noise include "standard deviation" and "mean". Due to the noise following a Gaussian distribution (normal distribution), using mean (m) and standard deviation (σ) It can characterize its distribution characteristics.
  • Page 50 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Bandwidth = 20 MHz  External load with high resistance  If the current parameter setting page is CH1, switch to CH2. Set the waveform to "Noise". Set "load" to "high resistance". Set the "standard deviation" to 100 mV. Set the "mean"...

  • Page 51: Prbs Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual PRBS settings The PRBS generation feature can generate bitrates up to 300 Mbps with configurable pseudo- random sequences. Only SDG6000X supports this function. Set waveform parameters The waveform parameters of PRBS are shown in the table below. The setting method refers to the waveform parameter settings of sine waves.
  • Page 52 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 9–4 Logic Levels Supported by PRBS Logic level Amplitude（Vpp） Offset（V） TTL/CMOS 5.00 2.50 LVTTL/LVCMOS 3.30 1.65 0.80 -1.30 LVPECL 0.80 2.00 LVDS 0.70 1.25 The preset logic levels in the table are only valid when the output mode is single ended.
  • Page 53 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual int.siglent.com...

  • Page 54: Arbitary Waveform Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Arbitary Waveform settings Arbitary waveform provides two working modes: DDS mode and Truearb mode. On the parameter setting page where the carrier is an arbitrary waveform, click the mode parameter value area of the "Arb Mode" parameter setting box and select the required working mode. 9.5.1 DDS mode In DDS mode, the signal generator outputs any specified wave in the traditional DDS manner.
  • Page 55 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Waveform preview SRate/frequency parameter setting box C. Amplitude/HighLevel parameter setting box D. Offset/LowLevel parameter setting box Working mode selection Selection of waveform data source Set waveform parameters The waveform parameters outputted point by point are shown in the table below. The setting method refers to the waveform parameter settings of sine waves.

  • Page 56: Data Source

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 9–6 Interpolation Methods Supported for Point by Point Output Interpolation method Description 0-order hold Zero-Order hold. Linear linear interpolation. Sinc Sinc/x interpolation. Sinc/x interpolation combined with low-pass filtering, bandwidth = Sinc27 0.27x sample rate. Sinc/x interpolation combined with low-pass filtering, bandwidth = Sinc13 0.13x sample rate.
  • Page 57 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The stored waveform is a waveform file saved by the user in a local directory, external USB drive, or sent to the device through the upper computer software (EasyWaveX) and saved locally. When selecting the data source as "stored waveforms", the file manager window will be automatically called. Select the waveform file that needs to be called in this window, and then click "Recall"...
  • Page 58 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual After entering, view the waveform in the waveform preview window of the main program. In the "Properties" area of the toolbar, select "View Properties" , Change the "interpolation method" to "zero order preservation" to obtain the correct waveform preview of the digital clock: communication Send waveform to signal source Execute...
  • Page 59 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Generate data files using the same method and download them to the device's CH2. Set the "interpolation method" of two channels to "0-order hold" on the device. Set the amplitude and rate of clock and data output on the device as needed. For example, to set the clock frequency to 1 MHz, set the sampling rate of the clock channel to 2 MSA/s.
  • Page 60 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The waveform generated by EasyWaveX can be saved as a CSV file for further editing. After the editing is completed, it can be imported into EasyWaveX and distributed to the device through EasyWaveX. CSV files can also be stored on a USB drive, and the device can directly call them from the USB drive.

  • Page 61: Sequence Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Sequence settings SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can output sequence waveforms, and the sequence waveform and output order can be defined by the user. The total number of sequence waveform points can reach up to 20Mpts (The maximum storage depth of SDG6000X-E is 8Mpts). The edited sequence waveforms can be stored in the instrument's internal or external memory.
  • Page 62 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 9–8 Functional Definition of Sequence Settings operate Description It can switch between continuous and single step operation modes. Continuous mode is where each waveform segment is played in the set Run mode order after departure, and repeated after completion. Single step mode outputs a waveform every time it is triggered.
  • Page 63 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Clear List Clear all segments of the sequence waveform. Length Set the length of the current waveform segment. Set the number of repetitions of the current waveform segment, Loop and the total waveform length space occupied by a certain segment is the waveform length multiplied by the number of plays.
  • Page 64 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual In the case of Sequence, the actual output amplitude is also affected by the amplitude scaling of the carrier setting interface. For example, if the amplitude set on the Sequence page is 2 Vpp, and the amplitude scaled to 50% on the Carrier Settings page, the actual output amplitude is 1 Vpp.

  • Page 65: Multi Pulse Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Multi Pulse settings The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E has a built-in multi pulse output function, which facilitates the testing of the switching characteristics of power devices. Set waveform parameters The parameters of multi-pulse wave mainly include: sampling rate, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, trigger delay, pulse count, trigger source, positive pulse width, and negative pulse width.
  • Page 66 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Application example: Set CH1 to output double pulse, the trigger source is internal, and the parameters are as follows: Pulse Count = 2  Amplitude = 2 Vpp  Offset = 0 V  Pulse 1, pulse 2 positive pulse width = 10us ...
  • Page 67 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Follow the above steps to output the expected sine wave. The carrier page after setting is as follows: int.siglent.com...

  • Page 68: Iq Waveform Settings(Optional)

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual IQ waveform settings(optional) Only supported by SDG6000X. SDG6000X can be used as an IQ signal generator, providing multiple debugging methods such as ASK, PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK and Multitone. To use the SDG6000X as an IQ signal generator, EasyIQ software is required.
  • Page 69 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Trigger source Trigger sources include internal trigger, external trigger and manual trigger. Table 9–12 IQ waveform trigger source description Trigger source Description When triggered internally, internal triggering is the default IQ baseband Internal signal playback mode, and the IQ waveform is always output. When externally triggered, the signal generator receives the trigger signal External input from the front panel of the instrument.

  • Page 70: Easyiq Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual DC bias of path I,combined with the Q DC bias adjustment to compensate I Offset for the bias imbalance of the I/Q channels. Q Offset DC bias of path Q. Phase angle adjustment of Q path,to compensate for the phase imbalance Q Angle of the I/Q channels.
  • Page 71 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Figure 9–5 EasyIQ data source page Modulation type EasyIQ's modulation type selection provides modulation types such as ASK, PSK, QAM, FSK and MSK. It also provides multi-tone signal generation and user-defined (custom) modulation methods. As shown in the figure below, the corresponding constellation diagram is displayed on the right. Figure 9–6 EasyIQ Modulation Type Page Filter EasyIQ provides three types of IQ baseband shaping filters, namely raised cosine filters, root raised...
  • Page 72 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Figure 9–7 EasyIQ filter interface Waveform viewing After setting each parameter, click the Update menu at the top of EasyIQ to generate the corresponding IQ baseband data according to your configuration. The bottom window of EasyIQ software displays the time domain waveform and spectrogram of the IQ signal, which can be enlarged by scrolling the mouse, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 73 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Waveform data download Click the download menu at the top of EasyIQ to pop up the download interface, as shown in the figure below. In the download interface, you can choose to download the currently configured data or download through file data.

  • Page 74: Modulation/Sweep/Burst Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 10 Modulation/Sweep/Burst settings 10.1 Overview Modulation / Sweep / Burst can all be seen as modulation of the carrier wave. In addition to conventional modulation, sweep frequency is a special type of frequency modulation, while burst is a type of pulse modulation.

  • Page 75: Source Selection

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 10.2.1 Source selection There are three types of modulation wave sources: internal, external and channel. Please see the table below for detailed instructions: Table 10–1 Modulation Wave Source and Description Source Description The modulation signal is generated internally from the DDS module, and Internal corresponding modulation waves are generated based on the user's configuration (modulation frequency, modulation waveform), etc.

  • Page 76: Modulation Type

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 10–2 Explanation of 100% modulation Description Corresponding modulation depth=100%. Corresponding frequency offset=the situation where frequency offset is set. For example, if the amplitude of the external modulation input is 50% of the amplitude corresponding to 100% modulation, the resulting frequency offset is 50% of the set frequency offset.
  • Page 77 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The configurable parameters of AM are shown in the table below: Table 10–4 Explanation of AM modulation parameters Also known as amplitude modulation coefficient (m), Determined by the maximum value and minimum value of the amplitude modulation wave envelope: AM Depth When the source is internal or channel, this value can be directly set;...
  • Page 78 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Unmodulated time-domain diagram 100% modulation depth time-domain diagram Unmodulated spectrogram 100% modulation depth spectrogram DSB-AM DSB-AM is a dual sideband amplitude modulation that suppresses the carrier wave. The configurable parameters of DSB-AM are shown in the table below: int.siglent.com...
  • Page 79 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 10–5 Description of DSB-AM modulation parameters DSB-AM DSB Freq Same as AM. DSB Shape Same as AM. FM is a frequency modulation method that uses the amplitude of the modulated wave to control the frequency of the carrier wave. The configurable parameters of FM are shown in the table below: Table 10–6 FM Modulation Parameter Description FM Freq...
  • Page 80 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The PM's configurable parameters are shown in the table below: Table 10–7 Description of PM modulation parameters PM Freq Same as AM. PM Shape Same as AM. The maximum value of the instantaneous phase when the instantaneous phase deviates from the carrier without modulation, when the phase deviation reaches, it corresponds to the maximum or minimum amplitude of the modulated wave.
  • Page 81 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The adjustable parameters of PWM are shown in the table below: Table 10–8 Description of PWM modulation parameters PWM Freq Same as AM. PWM Shape Same as AM. The deviation of positive pulse width from the maximum value of positive pulse width without modulation, and when the deviation of pulse width reaches, it corresponds to the maximum or minimum value of modulation wave amplitude.
  • Page 82 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 10–9 ASK parameter description The bit rate of a binary sequence. When the signal source is internal, this value can be directly set, and the internal source is a clock sequence with a Key Freq specified frequency;...
  • Page 83 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 10–11 PSK parameter description PSK Rate Same as ASK. Positive/Negative. When in positive phase, the phase is 0 ° when changing Polarity from 0 to 1; When changing from 1 to 0, the phase is 180 °; When reversed, it is opposite.
  • Page 84 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Application example: Output an amplitude modulation wave with an external modulation source, and the parameters are as follows: Carrier waveform = Sine，Carrier Frequency = 20 kHz  AM Shape = Sine, AM Freq = 1 kHz，AM depth = 50% ...

  • Page 85: Sweep

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 10.3 Sweep Sweeping is a special type of frequency modulation (FM). When frequency sweep is turned on, the carrier output frequency can change according to the set rules (linear/log/step) and can be controlled by the trigger signal. 10.3.1 Sweep mode There are three sweep modes: linear, log, and step.

  • Page 86: Sweep Parameter Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual refer to the table below for detailed instructions: Table 10–13 Trigger Sources for Sweep Trigger Source Description Internal Controlled by an internal timer for frequency sweep loop output. The signal generator receives the trigger signal input from the rear panel of the instrument, and outputs a frequency sweep every time it receives a External rising edge of a CMOS pulse.
  • Page 87 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The marker signal is output from the Aux In/Out connector on the rear panel, synchronized to the specified frequency. When the sweep type is FreqMarker step, only the mark step can be set, and the output mark is synchronized with the frequency of the specified step.
  • Page 88 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Linear sweep result Logarithmic sweep result Linear sweep frequency vs time Logarithmic sweep frequency vs time This example can help users gain a deeper understanding of the difference between linear scanning and logarithmic scanning: scanning from 100 Hz to 100 kHz, with a scanning time of 3 ms, the frequency increases by 10 times, and logarithmic scanning increases by 10 times every 1 ms.

  • Page 89: Burst

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 10.4 Burst Burst is a burst signal. Triggering the output of a certain number of carrier cycles through a certain control signal. 10.4.1 Burst type Burst types are divided into NCycle and Gated, and detailed explanations are shown in the table below: Table 10–15 Types of Burst Burst type...

  • Page 90: Burst Parameter Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The signal generator receives trigger signals/gate control signals input from the instrument's rear panel. As a trigger signal, every time a CMOS pulse External rising edge is received, a pulse train is output. When used as a gate control signal, the output of the carrier signal is determined by judging the height of the signal.
  • Page 91 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual When the trigger source is manual, you can set the number of output pulse Burst Counter trains. Application example: Using a 10 kHz sine wave as the carrier, output a pulse train every 10 ms, with each pulse train containing 5 cycles. Set the "waveform"...
  • Page 92 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Application example: Manual triggering, outputting 3 pulse trains each time with a 10 ms interval. Each pulse train contains 10 pulses, with a carrier frequency of 10 kHz and a pulse width of 20 us. On the parameter settings page of the carrier, set the "waveform" of the carrier to "Pulse", set the "frequency"...

  • Page 93: Store/Recall

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 11 Store/Recall SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports storing and calling settings files, waveform files, and firmware upgrade files. The storage and retrieval locations include internal storage (Local) or external USB storage devices (such as USB drives). The storage and invocation operations are implemented through a file manager, as shown in the following figure: 11.1 Storage system...

  • Page 94: File Type

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual "USB Device (0:)" drive letter and prompt "USB device connected". When the USB drive is removed from the USB host interface, the system will prompt "USB device disconnected." and the corresponding drive letter will disappear. Notice: SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can only recognize files with English characters, numbers, and underscores.

  • Page 95: File Operation

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 11–1 File type description File type Description The status file contains parameters set by each functional module of the *.xml instrument and parameters set under the system setting menu. Binary arbitrary waveform data files can be directly called by the device. The data *.bin files downloaded to the device through the host computer EasyWaveX are also in this format.

  • Page 96: Screenshot Function

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 11.4 Screenshot function SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports screenshot function. Long press the knob to take a screenshot of the current interface as a BMP file and save it in the local path. The file type is Status. Users can copy BMP files to PC via USB flash drive for viewing.

  • Page 97: Utility Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12 Utility settings The auxiliary functions (Utility) of SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E can select and set functions such as synchronization signal output, channel copying, system settings, detection/calibration, and frequency meter. 12.1 System settings 12.1.1 Set Number Format System Number Format Execute Utility >...

  • Page 98: Power On Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.1.3 Power on settings You can set the power on status to last time, default, and custom. Customization requires calling the status file. System PowerOn Setting Execute Utility > > , Set the power on mode. 12.1.4 Set To Default The status of the instrument can be configured to factory settings.

  • Page 99: Set Up Firmware Upgrade

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.1.8 Set up firmware upgrade System Page1/3 Firmware Update Execute Utility > > > , Select the ADS firmware that needs to be upgraded and load it. 12.1.9 Help System Page1/3 Help Execute Utility > > >...

  • Page 100: Scpi Update User Interface

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.1.12 SCPI update user interface System Page1/3 Page2/3 SCPI UPUI Execute Utility > > > > , Set to turn on/off. When this setting is off, sending SCPI commands will not update the UI. When this setting is on, sending SCPI commands will update the UI.

  • Page 101: Testing/Calibration

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.2 Testing/Calibration SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E provides self-test, time base calibration, self-calibration, and loading default calibration data functions. 12.2.1 Self Test Screen test Screen testing is mainly used to discover whether there are serious color deviation, defects, or screen Test/Cal SelfTest Test...
  • Page 102 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Press the on-screen prompts for 7 consecutive keys to switch to green and blue screen display modes. Observe the screen for serious color differences, stains, or scratches on the interface corresponding to each color. You can repeatedly press the 7 keys to switch between different color test interfaces until the final confirmation.
  • Page 103 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual LED testing is mainly used to discover whether the button lights on the front panel of the device can Test/Cal SelfTest light up and whether the brightness is poor. Execute Utility > > > Test . The device enters the following interface: As shown in the above figure, after pressing the 7 keys according to the screen prompts, the first LED on the front panel will be lit, and the corresponding position of the key on the screen will light...

  • Page 104: Self Calibration

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.2.2 Self Calibration Test/Cal SelfCal Execute Utility > > . A progress bar will be displayed during the self- calibration process. When the progress bar ends, it will automatically disappear, indicating that this self-calibration has been completed. After calibration is completed, the device will save a copy of the self-calibration data.

  • Page 105: Counter

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.3 Counter The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E is equipped with a high-precision, broadband frequency meter that can measure input signals from 100mHz to 400MHz. The dual channel output can be measured simultaneously with the frequency meter. Table 12–1 Explanation of Frequency Meter Setting Menu Function menu setting Description...
  • Page 106 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Table 12–2 Explanation of Frequency Meter Setting Menu Function menu setting Description Enable high-frequency suppression function to filter out high-frequency noise and improve measurement accuracy when measuring low-frequency signals. Turn off high-frequency suppression function. Set to AC coupling mode. Mode Set to DC coupling mode.

  • Page 107: Output Setting

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.4 output setting In the output settings menu, corresponding parameters for load/high resistance, conventional/ reverse phase, and in-phase can be set. Table 12–3 Description of Output Setting Function Menu Function menu setting Description 50Ω Set the load value of the Output output to 50 Ω. Load HighZ Set the output load to high impedance.

  • Page 108: Load

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.4.1 Load Output Setup Load Execute Utility > > . Just select High Impedance or 50Ω in the pop- up menu. High resistance: display HiZ; Load: Display resistance value (default to 50 Ω, range from 50 Ω to 100k Ω). The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E provides a fixed series output impedance of 50 Ω...

  • Page 109: Eqphase

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.4.3 EqPhase SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E provides in-phase function. After selecting in-phase, the instrument will reconfigure two channels to output according to the set frequency and phase. For two signals with the same frequency or a multiple frequency relationship, phase alignment can be achieved by Output Setup EqPhase executing Utility >...

  • Page 110: Noise Superposition

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.4.5 Noise superposition You can choose to add random noise to the signal and then output it to simulate a real-life scenario Output Setup NoiseSum where the signal is contaminated by noise. Execute Utility > > Enter the noise superposition function interface and set the noise superposition switch and signal- to-noise ratio.

  • Page 111: Channel Cope And Coupling

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.5 Channel cope and coupling 12.5.1 Channel cope SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports the function of copying the state and waveform between two channels, that is, copying all parameter settings and states of one channel to the other channel. CH Copy Coupling Channel Copy Execute...

  • Page 112: Channel Coupling

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.5.2 Channel coupling SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports coupling of frequency, amplitude, and phase. You can set the frequency deviation/frequency ratio, amplitude deviation/amplitude ratio, or phase deviation/phase ratio for two channels. When the coupling function is turned on, CH1 and CH2 are each other's reference sources.
  • Page 113 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual AmplCoup Open amplitude coupling AmplCoup , the amplitude coupling function can be turned on or off. The default is "off". Amplitude mode AmplMode , you can choose "amplitude deviation" or "amplitude ratio", and then use the numeric keypad or knob to enter the desired value.

  • Page 114: Channel Tracking

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.5.3 Channel tracking When the tracking function is turned on and the parameters or status of CH1 are adjusted, the corresponding parameters or status of CH2 are automatically adjusted to the same parameters or status as CH1. At this time, the dual channels can output the same signal. CH Copy Coupling Track Execute Utility >...

  • Page 115: Trigger Channel

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.5.4 Trigger channel SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports two channels of simultaneous trigger output. This function is only CH Copy Coupling Trigger CH valid in Burst manual trigger mode. Execute Utility > > Selectable single or dual channel triggering. If you choose dual-channel triggering, please turn on the Burst function of CH1 and CH2 at the same time, and set the trigger source to manual.

  • Page 116: Interface Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.6 Interface settings The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E comes with USB, LAN (VXI-11), and GPIB (optional) interfaces. Users can set GPIB and LAN interface parameters as needed, and USB parameters do not need to be configured. Page1/3 Interface Execute Utility > >...

  • Page 117: Usb Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Using PC software  Users can use NI (National Instruments Corporation)'s "Measurement&Automation Explorer" software to control the instruments. 12.6.1 USB settings SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports USBTMC protocol for communication with computers. You need to complete the following steps to establish a connection. Connecting devices Connect the SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E (via the USB Device interface on the instrument's rear panel) to the computer using a USB data cable.

  • Page 118: Lan Settings

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Installing GPIB card drivers on the computer Please correctly install the GPIB card driver connected to the computer. Set the GPIB address of the instrument Interface GPIB After entering the operation menu of the auxiliary system function, select >...
  • Page 119 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Interface After entering the operation menu of the auxiliary system function, select > State LAN Setup > , open the network, then select to enter the interface shown below. Table 12–7 Explanation of LAN Parameter Settings Function menu setting Description...
  • Page 120 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual The format of the subnet mask is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn ranges from 0 to 255. We suggest that you consult your network administrator for an available subnet mask. subnet mask Select the and use the arrow keys and numeric keypad or knob to enter the desired subnet mask.

  • Page 121: Sync

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.7 Sync When synchronization is turned on, the [ Aux In/Out ] interface on the instrument's rear panel can output a CMOS signal of the same frequency as the basic waveform (excluding Noise and DC), any waveform, and modulation waveform (excluding external modulation), with a maximum frequency of 10MHz.

  • Page 122: Clock Source

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Noise and DC: No synchronous signal. Arbitrary wave The synchronization signal is a pulse wave with a fixed pulse width of 26.7ns. Frequency is the frequency of the arbitrary waveform. MOD waveform During internal modulation, the synchronization signal is a pulse wave with a fixed pulse width of 26.7ns.

  • Page 123: Phase Mode

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.9 Phase mode Page1/3 Clock Execute Utility > > , You can enter the phase mode setting interface. Phase Locked When changing the frequency, the DDS of both channels will reset and the phase difference between channel 1 and channel 2 will remain unchanged.

  • Page 124: Overvoltage Protection

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.10 Overvoltage protection Page1/3 OverVoltage Protection Execute Utility > > , You can enter the overvoltage protection setting interface. The output terminals of CH1 and CH2 channels are equipped with overvoltage protection function. If one of the following conditions is met, overvoltage protection is generated. When overvoltage protection is generated, a prompt message pops up on the screen and the output is turned off.

  • Page 125: Multi Device Synchronization

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 12.11 Multi device synchronization The SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E supports synchronization between two or more devices and can achieve in-phase output, used for applications that expand multiple two channel devices into four or Page1/3 Page2/3 Multi-Device Sync more channels. Execute Utility > >...

  • Page 126: General Inspection And Troubleshooting

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 13 General inspection and troubleshooting 13.1.1 General inspection When you receive a new SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E series function/arbitrary waveform generator, it is recommended that you check it step by step as follows. Check for any damage caused by transportation issues If you find that the packaging box or foam plastic protective pad is seriously damaged, please keep it until the whole machine and accessories pass the electrical and mechanical tests.
  • Page 127 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Check if the channel output is turned on;  After completing the above checks, set the power on to the previous setting and restart the  instrument. int.siglent.com...

  • Page 128: Service And Support

    SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual 14 Service and support 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.
  • Page 129 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual APPENDIX A SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories: Standard Accessories: A power cord that meets the standards of the host country One USB data cable A set of arbitrary wave drawing software EasyWaveX (free download from the website) A set of IQ wave generation software EasyIQ (free download from the website), only supported by SDG6000X A product qualification certificate...
  • Page 130 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual APPENDIX B Default setting The default settings for SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E series functions/arbitrary waveform generators are as follows: Project Default state Channel default state DC Output on/off offset Basic waveform Frequency 1kHz Amplitude Offset Phase 0° Symmetry AM (default) Source selection internal modulated waveform...
  • Page 131 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Project Default state Source selection internal modulated waveform Sine modulation frequency 100Hz phase deviation 100° Source selection internal Keying frequency 100Hz Source selection internal Keying frequency 100Hz Frequency hopping 1MHz Source selection internal Modulation Rate 100Hz polarity normal phase Source selection...
  • Page 132 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual Project Default state Stop frequency 1.5 KHz Start frequency 500Hz Frequency range 1 KHz center frequency 1 KHz Trigger Source internal Trigger Output Scanning method linear Scanning direction Burst Burst Period 10ms Starting phase 0.00° Burst mode NCycle N cycles 1Cycle...
  • Page 133 SDG6000X/SDG6000X-E Series User Manual APPENDIX C Daily maintenance and cleaning Daily maintenance When storing or placing the instrument, do not expose the LCD monitor to direct sunlight for a long time. Attention: To avoid damaging the instrument or connecting wires, do not place them in mist, liquids, or solvents. Clean Regularly inspect the instruments and probes according to the operating conditions.
  • Page 134 SIGLENT has become the fastest growing manufacturer of digital oscilloscopes. We firmly believe that today SIGLENT is the best value in electronic test & measurement. Headquarters: SIGLENT Technologies Co., Ltd Add: Bldg No.4 & No.5, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, 518101, China...

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