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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 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR its standard commercial license, which is met. IMPLIED WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL embodied in its End User License Agree- AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 3: Obtaining Source Code

    Obtaining Source Code This product uses open source packages. To the extent required by the applicable open source license(s), Keysight makes source code available upon request. To request source code, contact Keysight Support at www.keysight.com/main/support.jspx. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Safety Symbols

    The RCM Mark is a compliance mark to the ACMA (Australian Spectrum Management Agency). This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information. Indicates that the product was tested and has met the certification requirements for electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical products. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 6 Canada. ISM GRP 1-A - This is an Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) Group 1 Class A product. This symbol on all primary and secondary packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455-2001. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 7: 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 to understand your Trade in options with Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    This chapter describes the various parameters pertaining to the M8100 series Arbitrary Waveform Generators and the ways to configure them. Licenses This chapter provides information about the licenses required for the M8100 series AWG modules and the procedure to install them. Appendix This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator Introduction to AXIe Chassis M9505A AXIe Chassis M9506A AXIe Chassis Host Computer Introduction to the M8070B software ESD Protection Document History Related Documents Abbreviations used in this Document M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 10 4 Controlling AWGs using the M8070B software Overview Controlling M8198A AWG from the M8070B User Interface M8198A AWG and M8008 Clock Generator in Module View M8198A and M8008A Parameters Configuration Connecting M8008A Clock Source to M8198A AWG Module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 11 Keysight License Manager Keysight License Manager 6 Keysight License Manager 5 Installing the Licenses Adding License using Keysight License Manager 6 Adding License using Keysight License Manager 5 Installing Temporary License (Trial License) M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 12 Contents 6 Appendix Basic Troubleshooting Updating software components The chassis does not power up Module is exceptionally hot Contacting Keysight Technologies Index M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Introduction / 14 Introduction to the M8100 Series AWGs / 24 Introduction to AXIe Chassis / 29 Introduction to the M8070B software / 30 ESD Protection / 34 Document History...

  • Page 14: Introduction To The M8100 Series Awgs

    Introduction Introduction to the M8100 Series AWGs The M8100 Series arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) offer a level of versatility that enables you to set up complex real-world signals — whether you need precise signals to characterize the performance of a design or need to stress a device to its limits.

  • Page 15: M8198A 128 Gsa/S Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    Introduction M8198A 128 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator Keysight’s M8198A 128 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a high-performance signal source with large memory for generation of arbitrary signals, to aid engineers in quick development and design of complex electronic and computing systems.
  • Page 16 Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage. Figure 2 displays a typical configuration of M8198A and M8008A. Figure 2 Configuration of M8198A AWG & M8008A Clock Source in M9505A M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 17 Introduction M8008A Clock Generator Keysight’s M8008A clock generator is designed as sample clock source for the M8198A 128 GSa/s, M8199A 128/256 GSa/s and M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generators. It can also be used as a standalone low-jitter clock source for other applications. It has four outputs that provides an output frequency of 32 GHz to 64 GHz.

  • Page 18: M8199A 128/256 Gsa/S 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 19 M8199A-ILV Passive Combiner. It helps in minimizing signal degradations caused by lossy channels. Figure 2 displays a typical configuration of M8199A and M8158A. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 20 Introduction Figure 5 Configuration of M8199A AWG & M158A Remote Head in M9505A M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 21: M8199B 256 Gsa/S Arbitrary Waveform Generator

    M8199B 256 GSa/s 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 22 Figure 7 displays a typical configuration of M8199B AWG along with the M8008A clock generator. Figure 7 Typical configuration of the M8199B AWG with M8008A Clock Gen. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 23 Introduction For details on M8100 series modules, visit: www.keysight.com/find/M8100 For more information on controlling the AWG(s) modules using M8070B, refer to: • For information on remote programming the M8199B modules, refer to the M8000 Series Programming Guide. on page 105 •...

  • Page 24: Introduction To Axie Chassis

    NOTE as an external controller. The PCIe connection is recommended for use with a desktop PC as an external controller only. Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis. Figure 8...

  • Page 25: M9506A Axie Chassis

    USB port is automatically disabled until the PCIe port is no longer in use. M9506A AXIe Chassis The Keysight M9506A AXIe chassis is a modular instrument chassis fully compatible with the AXIe Wide PCIe specification. It allows multiple application-specific instrument modules to share a common chassis...
  • Page 26 PC. This can be an embedded PC specifically designed for use in an AXIe chassis (such as the Keysight M9537A) or remote (a rackmount, desktop, or laptop) PC. The Gen 3 PCIe Cable Interface ports provides up to a 8 GB/s (theoretical) for Gen 3 x8 and 16 GB/s (theoretical) for Gen 3 x16.

  • Page 27: Host Computer

    Introduction Figure 10 Refer to the Keysight M9506A 5-Slot AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis. Host Computer A host computer is used to: • host all the software components of the instrument modules needed to control, configure, and use the modules.
  • Page 28 • 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 29: Introduction To The M8070B Software

    Introduction Introduction to the M8070B software The M8070B system software is required to control the M8100 series AWG modules (M8198A, M8199A, M8199B) and M8008A clock generator modules. It provides a user-friendly experience that can be used with standard or touchscreen enabled computers. It is fully supported by the Microsoft Windows 10 (Version 1607, Anniversary Update or newer) operating systems.

  • Page 30: Esd Protection

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the circuits of the components CAUTION on M8100 series AWG modules. Avoid applying static discharges to the front-panel connectors. Before connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together.
  • Page 31 1 MW of isolation from ground. These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when WARNING working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 32 You should use the cable discharger provided with the initial product shipment and shown in the following figures. Figure 13 3D illustration of Cable discharger shipped with hardware (top view) Figure 14 3D illustration of Cable discharger shipped with hardware (lateral view) M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 33 DUT may create AC transients, insufficient grounding, floating neutral lines which cause damaging currents to flow into or out of the instrument. For more information about electrostatic discharge, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association www.esda.org. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 34: Document History

    Table 5 Abbreviations Abbreviation Extended Form AXIe AdvancedTCA Extensions for Instrumentation and Test Arbitrary Waveform Generator Bit Error Ratio Clock Data Recovery CTLE Continuous-Time Linear Equalizer Device Under Test Electrostatic Discharge Embedded System Module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 35 R & D Research & Development Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SubMiniature Version A Spread Spectrum Clock Transmission Control Protocol Universal Serial Bus Voltage Controlled Oscillator M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 37 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Quick tour of the M8070B User Interface / 38 Launching M8070B User Interface / 50 Viewing the modules in M8070B software...

  • Page 38: Launching M8070B User Interface

    Quick Tour with M8070B User Interface Launching M8070B User Interface To launch the M8070B user interface, do the following: Go to Start menu > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Figure 16 Launching M8070B software from Start menu The M8070B Startup Options dialog box appears.
  • Page 39 On the M8070B Startup Options dialog box, select one of the following tabs: • Online: Select this tab, if you are using the M8070B in online mode. • Offline: Select this tab, if you are using the M8070B in offline mode. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 40 M8008A, M8199B: Launches the M8070B with M8008A and M8199B modules. To add a new startup option, click Add new startup options... button on the M8070B Startup Options dialog box. The New Startup Option dialog box appears. Enter the required information. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 41 In case of Offline Modules, type the module name(s) that you want to launch with M8070B. Note that if you are opting for starting M8008A along with one of the AWG modules, the M8008A module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 42 Quick Tour with M8070B User Interface must be prefixed to the required M8100 series AWG module in offline startup options. For example, M8008A, M8198A. d Select “Generic BERT/AWG” from the Standard drop-down list. e Select a workspace from the Workspace drop-down list. Initially only the default workspace is available.

  • Page 43: Starting M8070B On The Command Line

    The M8070B splash screen appears: Figure 21 Startup splash screen for M8070B software Starting M8070B on the command line • When no additional command line arguments are given, M8070B starts in Generic BERT/AWG mode. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 44: Messages While Launching M8070B Gui

    For details on how to update the workspace, refer the “M8070B Release Notes”. Whenever, an old workspace data (M8070A) is detected, the following message will appear: Figure 23 Prompt when the old (M8070A) workspace data is detected M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 45: Load Setting

    For details about “Recalling Instrument State”, refer to the M8000 Series User Guide. • Exit Application: Terminates the M8070B application. The Load Setting dialog appears each time the M8070B software is NOTE launched. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 46 Figure 25 Default view of the M8070B SW for the M8008A, M8198A startup option The following figure shows the appearance of M8070B user interface when M8008A clock module and M8199A AWG are connected. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 47 Figure 26 Default view of the M8070B SW for the M8008A, M8199A startup option The following figure shows the appearance of M8070B user interface when M8008A clock module and M8199B AWG are connected. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 48 Quick Tour with M8070B User Interface Figure 27 Default view of the M8070B SW for the M8008A, M8199B startup option M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 49: Get Module Information

    In the offline mode, the icon will appear in the M8070B GUI. The M8070B user interface consists of various other GUI elements, which are described in detail in the M8000 series User Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Modules In M8070B Software

    (run as Administrator) before you install or upgrade the M8070B system software on a PC running Windows 10. Not doing so may result in an installation failure. Contact your system administrator to provide you the administrative rights. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 51: About The Modules View

    System > Module View. The following figure shows the appearance of Module View when M8008A (M1) and M8199B (M2) modules are connected: Figure 29 Default appearance of Modules View in the M8070B SW M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 52 (M1) and M8198A (M2) modules are connected: Figure 30 Modules View for M8008A, M8198A startup option The following figure shows an example of Modules View when M8008A (M1) and M8199A (M2) modules are connected: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 53 Figure 31 Modules View for M8008A,M8199A startup option The following figure shows an example of Modules View when M8008A (M1) and M8199B (M2) modules are connected: Figure 32 Modules View for M8008A,M8199B startup option M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 54: Input And Output Ports

    Clk In: Sampling clock input from the M8008A Clock Generator. • Data Out (Ch1 / Ch2): Differential AWG data output per channel. • System: • Sync Mark A / B: • Sample Mrk: Differential sample marker output per channel. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 55: Selecting Single/Multiple Ports

    If you try to set a parameter which conflicts with other parameter or in other words is dependent on other parameter, a Auto Correct Confirmation dialog appears. For details, see Auto Correction Confirmation Dialog on page 61. The Parameters pane is shown in the following figure: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 56 The Parameters pane tool bar includes the following icons: • Expand/Collapse All Group: Click this icon to expand or collapse the functional blocks. • Show Search Option: Allows you to filter and customize your results by using the following options: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 57 The changes you make in one pane display immediately in the other pane. The icon present on the copied parameter pane loads all properties of the module. The following figure shows the copied Parameters pane. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 58 The copied parameters pane pops-up once you click it. The following figure shows the copied parameters pane docked to the right edge of the main user interface. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 59 The naming convention used for the port/port group is explained with the help of following example: M1.DataIn1 Where, • M1 stands for Module1 • DataIn stands for DataIn port • 1 for channel 1 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 60 1 to DataOut of channel 2, simply right-click DataOut of channel 1, click Copy and then right-click DataOut of channel 2, and click Paste. The following figure illustrates how copy-paste of one location to another similar location within a module is done: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 61 M8070B GUI. However, if you click Discard button, the previous settings will be applied. The following figure shows an Auto Correct Confirmation dialog which is displayed when a user tries to set a ClkGen frequency and it conflicts with ClkOut Output Timing Divider. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 62: Creating Groups In The Module View

    Create Group of Selection icon. A Create New Group dialog will appear as shown in the following figure: Figure 39 Creating new group in the M8070B SW M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 63 Quick Tour with M8070B User Interface • Provide a group name and press Create. A new group will be created in the Group View. For more information about the Groups View, refer to the M8000 Series User Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 65 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Using M8070B Utilities to Manage AWGs / 66 Overview / 67 Installing Instrument Drivers in the M8070B System Software...

  • Page 66: Overview

    Please note that the Advanced Measurement Package requires license NOTE for its activation. For details on license, see Keysight License Manager page 113. For more information regarding the functionality of these utilities, refer to the M8000 Series User Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 67: Installing Instrument Drivers In The M8070B System Software

    The latest version of M8070B software which is available either on CD or can be downloaded from Keysight web page. • Instrument driver file which can be downloaded from Keysight web page. Verify your account permissions. Ensure that you have full administrative...

  • Page 68: How To Install An Instrument Driver

    How to install an Instrument Driver The Manage Instrument Drivers window enables you to install a instrument driver. To do so, perform the following steps: Download the required instrument driver file from the Keysight web page. Click the Install module driver from file icon. A standard Window’s Open dialog appears.

  • Page 69: How To Remove An Instrument Driver

    However, if the instrument driver is currently in use (Loaded or Not Loaded), you will receive the following message. Figure 42 Information displayed after selected module driver is removed Restart the M8070B software. The instrument driver will be removed during the next software startup. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 70: How To Update An Instrument Driver

    The Manage Instrument Drivers window also enables you to update an already installed instrument driver. Perform the following steps to update the instrument driver with its higher version: Download the latest instrument driver file from Keysight web page. Click the Install module driver from file icon. A standard Window’s Open dialog appears.
  • Page 71 Figure 45 Error prompt when attempting to downgrade the driver version In this case, you must first remove the instrument driver and then install the required previous (lower) version of that instrument driver again. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 72: Interface

    Perform the following steps to access an installed instrument driver through the M8070B user interface: Click Start menu and go to All Programs > Keysight M8070B and click Keysight M8070B. Select the instrument driver from M8070B Startup Options dialog box.
  • Page 73 M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Controlling AWGs using the M8070B software / 74 Overview / 75 Controlling M8198A AWG from the M8070B User Interface / 83 Controlling M8199A AWG from the M8070B User Interface / 96 Controlling M8199B AWG from the M8070B User Interface...

  • Page 74: Overview

    Visit the respective URL for product specifications pertaining to AWGs: • M8198A AWG — www.keysight.com/find/M8198A • M8199A AWG — www.keysight.com/find/M8199A • M8199B AWG — www.keysight.com/find/M8199B Visit the following URL to download the IQTools software: www.keysight.com/find/IQTools M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 75: Controlling M8198A Awg From The M8070B User Interface

    M8070B software. Follow the given steps to access the module driver user interface from M8070B Software: In Windows, click Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Select the package driver (for example; M8198A) from the M8070B Startup Options dialog box. For details on the M8070B Startup...

  • Page 76: M8198A Awg And M8008 Clock Generator In Module View

    Once the M8198A and M8008A integration is done, you will see the module’s entry in the Module View. The following figure shows the Module View of M8198A and M8008A: Figure 47 Default Modules view of M8198A and M8008A modules M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 77: M8198A And M8008A Parameters Configuration

    • Coupling – Sets the AC or DC coupled connection to DUT. • Amplitude – Sets the amplitude of the output signal. • Offset – Sets the offset voltage of the output signal. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 78 Subrate Frequency = Sample Rate / Divider For information on remote programming of these M8198A parameters, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. M8008A Clock Generator Parameters The M8008A clock module has the Clk Gen, Sample Clk Out 1/2, Ref Clk Out and Ref Clk Out 16G ports.
  • Page 79 Ref Clk Out – Sets the frequency 10 MHz or 100 MHz at Ref Clk Out. • Output Timing: Frequency – Sets the clock output frequency. • Ref Clk Out 16G – Controls the output of Ref Clk Out 16G. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 80: Connecting M8008A Clock Source To M8198A Awg Module

    Frequency – Sets the clock output frequency on this port. For information on M8008A remote programming using SCPI commands, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. Connecting M8008A Clock Source to M8198A AWG Module The unused output should be disabled on the M8070B software or NOTE terminated with 50 Ohms on the module hardware.
  • Page 81 M8198A AWG Clock In ports for each Channel using clock cable (red cable). Figure 57 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the two channels of an M8198A AWG module: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 82 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. For information on remote programming of the M8198A modules, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide.

  • Page 83: Controlling M8199A Awg From The M8070B User Interface

    M8070B software. Follow the given steps to access the module driver user interface from M8070B Software: In Windows, click Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Select the package driver (for example; M8199A) from the M8070B Startup Options dialog box. For details on the M8070B Startup...

  • Page 84: M8199A Awg And M8008 Clock Generator In Module View

    Once the M8199A and M8008A integration is done, you will see the module’s entry in the Module View. The following figure shows the Module View of M8199A and M8008A: Figure 51 Module view of M8199A AWG and M8008A clock modules M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 85: M8199A And M8008A Parameters Configuration

    Termination Voltage – Sets the external termination voltage of the output signal. • Amplitude – Sets the amplitude of the output signal. • Coupling – Sets the AC or DC coupled connection to DUT. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 86 High – Sets the high voltage of the output signal. • Low – Sets the low voltage of the output signal. For information on M8199A remote programming, refer to the M8000 Series Programming Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 87: Interleaving Option (M8199A-Ilv)

    Ref Clk Out 16G – Controls the output of Ref Clk Out 16G. For information on SCPI commands for remote programming of M8008A clock generator, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. Interleaving Option (M8199A-ILV) The interleaving option (M8199A-ILV) consists of a total of four power combiners that are connected to the outputs of the M8199A.

  • Page 88: Connecting M8199A-Ilv To The M8199A Instrument

    Figure 53 Moving M8199A-ILV to the front panel of M8199A Fix it with 2x screw 0515-2741 and a long screwdriver Torx T20 or with screwdriver 8710-2904. Figure 54 Fixing M8199A-ILV to M8199A using screws M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 89 (0.9 Nm) at all eight connectors of the M8199A-ILV. The required torque for 1.85 mm connectors is 0.9 Nm (8lb-inch). Figure 55 Tightening the M8199A-ILV to the M8199A front panel Mount the M8199A instrument together with M8199A-ILV back to the AXIe Chassis. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 90: Connecting M8008A Clock Source To M8199A Awg Module

    Sync Out of M8008A to Sync In of M8199A. Figure 56 shows how to connect the M8008A clock generator module to the M8199A AWG module: M8199A M8008A Figure 56 Connecting M8008A clock generator to M8199A AWG module M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 91 Case 2 Connecting PSG to 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 92 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) • 1.85 mm, 45 cm M8199A-810 replacement channel clock cable (M8199-61624) M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 93 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 User Guide...
  • Page 94 Controlling AWGs using the M8070B software For information on SCPI commands required for the remote programming of the M8199A modules, refer to the M8000 Series Programming Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 95: Enabling/Disabling The Interleaving Mode

    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 User Guide...

  • Page 96: Controlling M8199B Awg From The M8070B User Interface

    M8070B software. Follow the given steps to access the module driver user interface from M8070B Software: Click Start > Keysight M8070B > Keysight M8070B. Select the package driver (such as M8199B) from the M8070B Startup Options dialog box. For details on the M8070B Startup Options dialog...

  • Page 97: M8199B Awg And M8008 Clock Generator In Modules View

    Once the M8199B and M8008A integration is done, the module’s entry is available in the Modules View. Figure 60 shows the Modules View of M8199B and M8008A: Figure 60 Modules view in M8070B software displaying M8199B and M8008A M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 98: M8199B And M8008A Parameters Configuration

    Amplitude – Sets the amplitude on the output signal. • Output Timing • Delay – Sets the channel-specific delay on the output signal. • Sync Mrk A/B – The Sync Mrk A/B function has the following options: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 99 Low – Sets the low voltage on the output signal. The M8070B software allows you to program these parameters using SCPI commands. For information on M8199B remote programming using SCPI commands, refer to the M8100 Series Programming Guide. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 100 Internal – An internal reference clock source is used. • Reference – An external 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference clock source is used. • Direct – An external clock source is used whose direct frequency is in the range of: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 101 Ref Clk Out – Sets the frequency 10 MHz or 100 MHz at Ref Clk Out. • Output Timing: Frequency – Sets the clock output frequency. • Ref Clk Out 16G – Controls the output of Ref Clk Out 16G. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 102: Connecting M8008A Clock Source To M8199B Awg Module

    Connect the 3.5 mm, 50 cm M8199A-811 sync cable (M8199-61620) from Sync Out of M8008A to Sync In of M8199B. Figure 63 shows how to connect the M8008A clock generator module to the M8199B AWG module: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 103 Connect the M8008A Clock Generator Sample Clock Out port with both the M8199B AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). Figure 64 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the two M8199B AWG modules: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 104 Connect the M8008A Clock Generator Sample Clock Out port with all the four M8199B AWG Clock In ports using clock cable (red cable). Figure 65 shows how to connect M8008A clock generator module to the four M8199B AWG modules: M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 105 Connecting an M8008A modules 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. For information on remote programming the M8199B modules, refer to the M8000 Series Programming Guide.

  • Page 107: Licenses

    M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Licenses / 108 Overview / 109 License Types / 111 Licenses for M8100 Series AWGs / 113 Keysight License Manager / 116 Installing the Licenses...

  • Page 108: Overview

    For details on these plugins, refer to the M8000 Series User Guide. In addition, the M8100 Series of AWGs, being modular products, includes different sets of modules hosted in an M9505A or M9514A AXIe chassis, respectively. Each module has its own licenses corresponding to specific features.

  • Page 109: License Types

    Trial licenses are node-locked, subscription licenses. Trial licenses are issued for a particular instrument or computer and are provided free of charge for you to try out a Keysight product. A trial license can be of the following two types: •...

  • Page 110: Module-Specific Licenses

    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. For details, see Keysight License Manager on page 113.

  • Page 111: Licenses For M8100 Series Awgs

    M8199A AWG modules. Table 8 M8199A - Channel selection Product Option Description M8199A-002 2 channel, 128/256 GSa/s AWG, 512 kSa per channel M8199A-004 4 channel, 128/256 GSa/s AWG, 512 kSa per channel M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 112: M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator Module

    Table 10 M8199B - Upgrade licenses Product Option Description M8199B-256 Upgrade M8199B-S0X (224 GSa/s) to M8199B-00X (256 GSa/s) M8199B-U02 Upgrade M8199B 1 channel to 2 channel (either M8199B-S01 to M8199B-S02 or M8199B-001 to M8199B-002) M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 113: Keysight License Manager

    Keysight License Manager 6 and Keysight License Manager 5 are NOTE installed on your system when you install M8070B system software. There are two versions of Keysight License Manager, which can be used to manage the licenses: Keysight License Manager 6 - See Keysight License Manager 6 page 114.
  • Page 114 Floating licenses: Install, view, delete, borrow, and configure license server You can use the Keysight License Manager 6 to configure remote license servers for sharing licenses across a network, or to configure a local license server (used with certain types of node-locked licenses) on the computer or instrument where your Keysight software is installed.
  • Page 115 Node-locked licenses: Install, view, delete Transportable licenses: Install, view, delete, and transport Although, the Keysight License Manager 5 is installed on your system when you install the M8070B software, however, you can download the it from Keysight License Manager M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 116: Installing The Licenses

    From the Keysight License Manager 6 home screen, click Specify remote license server(s). If you did not run License Manager from a menu in a Keysight product, you will see a product selection dialog box. Select the product to be licensed from the drop-down list.
  • Page 117 • The dongle is connected to a USB port on this machine. To license a Keysight product for use on this machine, select the product from the drop-down menu. Once you have selected your product, browse to the license file, then click Next to add the license.

  • Page 118: Installing Temporary License (Trial License)

    Keysight License Manager. Start the Keysight License Manager by double clicking the Keysight License Notifier icon or click Start > (All) Programs > Keysight License Manager > Keysight License Manager. In the Keysight License Manager, click on Help > Keysight License Manager Help and perform the procedure in the Transporting Licenses help topic.
  • Page 119 Follow the instructions in the email to complete the installation of the license file. In the M8070B software interface, verify that the license has been installed by selecting Utilities > Licenses... then viewing the license status in the Installed column. M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...

  • Page 121: Appendix

    M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide Appendix / 122 Basic Troubleshooting...

  • Page 122: Basic Troubleshooting

    Appendix Basic Troubleshooting Updating software components Updated versions of the M8198A, M8199A and M8199B AWG module-specific software components are available on the Keysight website. To download a software upgrade: Go to http://www.keysight.com. Click the Technical Support tab. Click Drivers and Software.

  • Page 123: Index

    ESD Protection, M8198A Arbitrary Waveform ESM, Generator, M8198A AWG Parameters, M8199A, M8199A Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Host Computer, M8199A AWG Parameters, host PC, M8199A-ILV Passive Combiner, M8199B, M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Installing Instrument Drivers, M8100 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators User Guide...
  • Page 124 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2024 Edition 1.0, January 2024 www.keysight.com...

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