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Keysight E8663D User Manual (358 pages)

PSG Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight | Category: Inverter | Size: 4 MB

Safety Notices
2
Table of Contents
5
Signal Generator Overview

13
- Signal Generator Models and Features
  16
- Options
  22
- Firmware Upgrades
  22
  - To Upgrade Firmware
    22
- Modes of Operation
  24
  - Continuous Wave
    24
  - Swept Signal
    24
  - Analog Modulation
    24
  - Digital Modulation
    24
- Front Panel
  26
  - Display
    27
  - Softkeys
    27
  - Knob
    27
  - Amplitude
    27
  - Frequency
    27
  - Save
    27
  - Recall
    28
  - Trigger
    29
  - Menus
    29
  - Help
    29
  - Ext 1 Input
    30
  - Ext 2 Input
    30
  - Lf Output
    30
  - Mod On/Off
    30
  - Alc Input
    30
  - RF On/Off
    31
  - Numeric Keypad
    31
  - Rf Output
    31
  - Sync out
    31
  - Video out
    31
  - Incr Set
    31
  - Gate/ Pulse/ Trigger Input
    32
  - Arrow Keys
    32
  - Hold
    32
  - Return
    32
  - Contrast Decrease
    32
  - Contrast Increase
    32
  - Local
    32
  - Preset
    32
  - Line Power LED
    33
  - Line
    33
Contents

33
- Standby LED
  33
- Symbol Sync
  33
- Data Clock
  33
- Data
  34
- Q Input
  34
- I Input
  34
Front Panel Display

35
- Active Entry Area
  36
- Frequency Area
  36
- Annunciators
  36
- Digital Modulation Annunciators
  39
- Amplitude Area
  39
- Error Message Area
  39
- Text Area
  39
- Softkey Label Area
  39
Rear Panel

40
- Event 1
  44
- Event 2
  44
- Pattern Trig in
  44
- Burst Gate in
  45
- Auxiliary I/O
  45
- Digital Bus
  46
- Q out
  46
- I out
  47
- Wideband I Inputs
  47
- I-Bar out
  47
- Wideband Q Inputs
  48
- COH CARRIER (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
  48
- Ghz REF out (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
  48
- Q-Bar out
  48
- AC Power Receptacle
  49
- Gpib
  49
- Mhz EFC
  49
- ALC HOLD (Serial Prefixes >=US4722/MY4722)
  50
- Auxiliary Interface
  50
- Mhz in
  50
- Lan
  51
- Mhz out
  51
- Stop Sweep In/Out
  51
- Baseband Gen Clk in
  51
- Z-Axis Blank/Mkrs
  51
- Sweep out
  52
- Trigger out
  52
- Trigger in
  52
- Source Settled
  52
- Source Module Interface
  52
- Rf out
  54
- Ext 1
  54
  - Ext 2
    54
  - Pulse Sync out
    54
  - Pulse Video out
    54
  - Pulse/Trig Gate Input
    55
  - Alc Input
    55
  - Data Clock
    55
  - I in
    55
  - Symbol Sync
    55
  - Q in
    56
  - Data
    56
  - Lf out
    56
  - (E8257D))
    57
Basic Operation

59
Basic Digital Operation

103
- Custom Modulation
  104
  - Custom Arb Waveform Generator
    105
  - Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband
    105
- Arbitrary (ARB) Waveform File Headers
  106
Contents

112
- Using the Dual ARB Waveform Player
  117
- Using Waveform Markers
  125
- Triggering Waveforms
  140
  - Source
    141
  - Mode and Response
    141
  - Accessing Trigger Utilities
    142
  - Setting the Polarity of an External Trigger
    143
  - Using Gated Triggering
    143
  - Using Segment Advance Triggering
    145
- Using Waveform Clipping
  147
- Using Waveform Scaling
  154
- Setting the Baseband Frequency Offset
  157
Optimizing Performance

159
Analog Modulation

188
Custom Arb Waveform Generator

200
- Overview
  200
- Working with Predefined Setups (Modes)
  201
  - Selecting a Custom ARB Setup or a Custom Digital Modulation State
    201
Contents

202
Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband

228
GPS Modulation (Option 409)

249
- Real Time MSGPS
  250
  - Signal Generation Block Diagram
    251
  - Scenario Files
    251
  - RF Power Level Considerations
    253
  - Generating a Real Time MSGPS Signal
    255
  - Configuring the External Reference Clock
    256
- Real Time GPS
  257
Multitone Waveform Generator

265
- Overview
  266
- Creating, Viewing, and Optimizing Multitone Waveforms
  267
Two-Tone Waveform Generator

275
- Overview
  276
- Creating, Viewing, and Modifying Two-Tone Waveforms
  277
AWGN Waveform Generator

283
- Configuring the AWGN Generator
  284
  - Arb Waveform Generator AWGN
    284
  - Real Time I/Q Baseband AWGN
    285
Peripheral Devices

287
- N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module
  288
  - Clock Timing
    288
  - Connecting the Clock Source and the Device under Test
    299
  - Data Types
    301
  - Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode
    302
  - Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode
    312
- Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
  321
  - Using Keysight Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
    321
  - Using Other Source Modules
    323
Troubleshooting

328
- RF Output Power Problems
  328
Contents

330
- Signal Loss While Working with a Spectrum Analyzer
  330
No Modulation at the RF Output

334
Sweep Problems

335
Data Storage Problems

337
- Registers with Previously Stored Instrument States Are Empty
  337
- Saved Instrument State, but Register Is Empty or Contains Wrong State
  337
Cannot Turn off Help Mode

338
Signal Generator Locks up

339
- Fail-Safe Recovery Sequence
  339
Error Messages

341
- Error Message File
  341
- Error Message Format
  341
- Error Message Types
  342

Keysight E8663D User Manual (312 pages)

PSG Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
Signal Generator Overview
15
Signal Generator Models and Features
15
E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator Features
17
E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator Features
18
E8663D PSG Analog Signal Generator Features
19
Options
21
Firmware Upgrades
21
To Upgrade Firmware
21
Modes of Operation
22
Continuous Wave
22
Swept Signal
22
Analog Modulation
22
Digital Modulation
23
Front Panel
24
Display
25
Softkeys
25
Knob
25
Amplitude
25
Frequency
25
Save
25
Recall
25
Trigger
26
Menus
26
Help
26
Ext 1 Input
26
Ext 2 Input
27
Lf Output
27
Mod On/Off
27
Alc Input
27
RF On/Off
27
Numeric Keypad
27
Rf Output
27
Sync out
28
Video out
28
Incr Set
28
Gate/ Pulse/ Trigger Input
28
Arrow Keys
28
Hold
28
Return
28
Contrast Decrease
28
Contrast Increase
29
Local
29
Preset
29
Line Power LED
29
Line
29
Standby LED
29
Symbol Sync
29
Data Clock
29
Data
30
Q Input
30
I Input
30
Front Panel Display
31
Active Entry Area
32
Frequency Area
32
Annunciators
32
Digital Modulation Annunciators
33
Amplitude Area
34
Error Message Area
34
Text Area
34
Softkey Label Area
34
Rear Panel
35
Event 1
39
Event 2
39
Pattern Trig in
39
Burst Gate in
39
Auxiliary I/O
39
Digital Bus
40
Q out
41
I out
41
Wideband I Inputs
41
I-Bar out
41
Wideband Q Inputs
41
COH CARRIER (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
42
Ghz REF out (Serial Prefixes >=US4646/MY4646)
42
Q-Bar out
42
AC Power Receptacle
42
Gpib
43
Mhz EFC
43
ALC HOLD (Serial Prefixes >=US4722/MY4722)
43
Auxiliary Interface
44
Mhz in
44
Lan
44
Mhz out
45
Stop Sweep In/Out
45
Baseband Gen Clk in
45
Z-Axis Blank/Mkrs
45
Sweep out
45
Trigger out
45
Trigger in
45
Source Settled
46
Source Module Interface
46
Rf out
47
Ext 1
47
Ext 2
47
Pulse Sync out
48
Pulse Video out
48
Pulse/Trig Gate Input
48
Alc Input
48
Data Clock
48
I in
48
Symbol Sync
48
Q in
49
Data
49
Lf out
49
(E8257D))
50
Basic Operation
51
Using Table Editors
52
Modifying Table Items in the Data Fields
53
Using the User-Defined RF Output Power Limit (Option 1EU, or 521 Only)
54
Selecting a User-Defined RF Output Power Limit
54
Configuring the RF Output
56
Configuring a Continuous Wave RF Output
56
Configuring a Swept RF Output
59
Using Ramp Sweep (Option 007)
63
Extending the Frequency Range
72
Modulating a Signal
72
Turning on a Modulation Format
72
Applying a Modulation Format to the RF Output
73
Using Data Storage Functions
73
Using the Memory Catalog
73
Using the Instrument State Registers
75
Using Security Functions
77
Understanding PSG Memory Types
77
Removing Sensitive Data from PSG Memory
82
Using the Secure Display
85
Enabling Options
85
Enabling a Software Option
85
Using the Web Server
86
Activating the Web Server
87
Basic Digital Operation
91
Custom Modulation
91
Custom Arb Waveform Generator
92
Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband
92
Arbitrary (ARB) Waveform File Headers
92
Creating a File Header for a Modulation Format Waveform
93
Modifying Header Information in a Modulation Format
94
Storing Header Information for a Dual ARB Player Waveform Sequence
99
Modifying and Viewing Header Information in the Dual ARB Player
99
Playing a Waveform File that Contains a Header
102
Using the Dual ARB Waveform Player
103
Accessing the Dual ARB Player
103
Creating Waveform Segments
104
Building and Storing a Waveform Sequence
105
Playing a Waveform
106
Editing a Waveform Sequence
106
Adding Real-Time Noise to a Dual ARB Waveform (E8267D with Option 403)
107
Storing and Loading Waveform Segments
107
Renaming a Waveform Segment
108
Using Waveform Markers
108
Waveform Marker Concepts
109
Accessing Marker Utilities
113
Viewing Waveform Segment Markers
114
Clearing Marker Points from a Waveform Segment
115
Setting Marker Points in a Waveform Segment
116
Controlling Markers in a Waveform Sequence (Dual ARB Only)
118
Viewing a Marker Pulse
120
Using the RF Blanking Marker Function
121
Setting Marker Polarity
123
Triggering Waveforms
123
Source
124
Mode and Response
124
Accessing Trigger Utilities
125
Setting the Polarity of an External Trigger
125
Using Gated Triggering
126
Using Segment Advance Triggering
128
Using Waveform Clipping
129
How Power Peaks Develop
129
How Peaks Cause Spectral Regrowth
131
How Clipping Reduces Peak-To-Average Power
132
Configuring Circular Clipping
135
Configuring Rectangular Clipping
136
Using Waveform Scaling
137
How DAC Over-Range Errors Occur
137
How Scaling Eliminates DAC Over-Range Errors
138
Scaling a Currently Playing Waveform (Runtime Scaling)
139
Scaling a Waveform File in Volatile Memory
139
Setting the Baseband Frequency Offset
140
Optimizing Performance
141
Using the ALC
141
Selecting ALC Bandwidth
141
To Select an ALC Bandwidth
142
Using External Leveling
142
To Level with Detectors and Couplers/Splitters
142
To Level with a MM-Wave Source Module
146
Creating and Applying User Flatness Correction
146
Creating a User Flatness Correction Array
147
Creating a User Flatness Correction Array with a MM-Wave Source Module
152
Using the Option 521 Detector Calibration (Option 521)
158
Running the Option 521 Detector Calibration
158
Restoring the Factory Flatness Calibration
158
Adjusting Reference Oscillator Bandwidth (Option UNR/UNX/UNY)
159
To Select the Reference Oscillator Bandwidth
159
To Restore Factory Default Settings
159
Optimizing Phase Noise and Harmonics below 3.2 Ghz (Option UNX/UNY)
159
Optimizing Phase Noise below 250 Mhz (Serial Prefix > Xx4928 and Higher)
160
Optimizing Harmonics below 2 Ghz
161
Wideband IQ/FM Mode <3.2 Ghz (Option 018)
161
Analog Modulation
163
Analog Modulation Waveforms
163
Configuring am (Option UNT)
164
To Set the Carrier Frequency
164
To Set the RF Output Amplitude
164
To Set the am Depth and Rate
164
To Turn on Amplitude Modulation
164
Configuring FM (Option UNT)
164
To Set the RF Output Frequency
164
To Set the FM Deviation and Rate
165
To Activate FM
165
Configuring ΦM (Option UNT)
165
To Set the RF Output Frequency
165
To Set the RF Output Amplitude
165
Configuring FM (Option UNT)
165
To Activate FM
166
Configuring Pulse Modulation (Option UNU/UNW)
166
To Set the RF Output Frequency
166
To Set the RF Output Amplitude
166
To Set the Pulse Period, Width, and Triggering
166
To Activate Pulse Modulation
166
Triggering Simultaneous Pulses from Two Psgs Using an Internal or an External Pulse Source
167
Configuring the LF Output (Option UNT)
168
To Configure the LF Output with an Internal Modulation Source
169
To Configure the LF Output with a Function Generator Source
169
Custom Arb Waveform Generator
171
Overview
171
Working with Predefined Setups (Modes)
171
Selecting a Custom ARB Setup or a Custom Digital Modulation State
172
Working with User-Defined Setups (Modes)-Custom Arb Only
172
Modifying a Single-Carrier NADC Setup
172
Customizing a Multicarrier Setup
173
Recalling a User-Defined Custom Digital Modulation State
174
Working with Filters
174
Using a Predefined FIR Filter
175
Using a User-Defined FIR Filter
176
Working with Symbol Rates
181
To Set a Symbol Rate
181
To Restore the Default Symbol Rate (Custom Real Time I/Q Only)
182
Working with Modulation Types
183
To Select a Predefined Modulation Type
183
To Use a User-Defined Modulation Type (Real Time I/Q Only)
183
Differential Wideband IQ (Option 016)
189
Single-Ended Wideband IQ (Option 015 - Discontinued)
189
Configuring Hardware
190
To Set a Delayed, Positive Polarity, External Single Trigger
190
Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband
193
Overview
193
Working with Predefined Setups (Modes)
193
Selecting a Predefined Real Time Modulation Setup
193
Deselecting a Predefined Real Time Modulation Setup
194
Working with Data Patterns
194
Using a Predefined Data Pattern
195
Using a User-Defined Data Pattern
195
Using an Externally Supplied Data Pattern
199
Working with Burst Shapes
199
Configuring the Burst Rise and Fall Parameters
200
Using User-Defined Burst Shape Curves
200
Configuring Hardware
203
To Set the BBG Reference
203
To Set the External DATA CLOCK to Receive Input as Either Normal or Symbol
204
To Set the BBG DATA CLOCK to External or Internal
204
To Adjust the I/Q Scaling
204
Working with Phase Polarity
205
To Set Phase Polarity to Normal or Inverted
205
Working with Differential Data Encoding
205
Understanding Differential Encoding
205
Using Differential Encoding
209
GPS Modulation (Option 409)
213
Real Time MSGPS
213
Signal Generation Block Diagram
215
Scenario Files
215
RF Power Level Considerations
217
Generating a Real Time MSGPS Signal
219
Configuring the External Reference Clock
220
Real Time GPS
220
Real Time GPS Introduction
221
Setting up the Real Time GPS Signal
226
Configuring the External Reference Clock
227
Testing Receiver Sensitivity
228
Multitone Waveform Generator
231
Overview
231
Creating, Viewing, and Optimizing Multitone Waveforms
232
To Create a Custom Multitone Waveform
232
To View a Multitone Waveform
233
To Edit the Multitone Setup Table
234
To Minimize Carrier Feedthrough
236
To Determine Peak to Average Characteristics
237
Two-Tone Waveform Generator
241
Overview
241
Creating, Viewing, and Modifying Two-Tone Waveforms
241
To Create a Two-Tone Waveform
242
To View a Two-Tone Waveform
243
To Minimize Carrier Feedthrough
244
To Change the Alignment of a Two-Tone Waveform
245
AWGN Waveform Generator
247
Configuring the AWGN Generator
247
Arb Waveform Generator AWGN
247
Real Time I/Q Baseband AWGN
248
Peripheral Devices
249
N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module
249
Clock Timing
249
Connecting the Clock Source and the Device under Test
261
N5102A Digital Signal Interface Module
261
Data Types
262
Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode
264
Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode
273
Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
281
Using Keysight Millimeter-Wave Source Modules
281
Using Other Source Modules
285
RF Output Power Problems
289
No RF Output Power When Playing a Waveform File (E8267D Only)
289
Troubleshooting
290
RF Output Power too Low
290
The Power Supply Has Shut down
290
Signal Loss While Working with a Mixer
290
Signal Loss While Working with a Spectrum Analyzer
292
No Modulation at the RF Output
295
Sweep Problems
296
Sweep Appears to be Stalled
296
Cannot Turn off Sweep Mode
296
Incorrect List Sweep Dwell Time
296
List Sweep Information Is Missing from a Recalled Register
297
Data Storage Problems
297
Registers with Previously Stored Instrument States Are Empty
297
Saved Instrument State, but Register Is Empty or Contains Wrong State
297
Cannot Turn off Help Mode
298
Signal Generator Locks up
298
Fail-Safe Recovery Sequence
298
Error Messages
299
Error Message File
299
Error Message Format
300
Error Message Types
300

Keysight E8663D Service Manual (344 pages)

X-Series

Brand: Keysight | Category: Extender | Size: 11 MB

Keysight E8663D Installation Manual (38 pages)

PSG Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety Information
7
Instrument Markings
7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
8
General Safety Considerations
8
Getting Started
9
Checking the Shipment
9
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
10
Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements
10
Environment
10
Ventilation
10
Line Settings
11
Connecting the AC Power Cord
11
Configuring the Display
11
Contrast and Brightness
11
Inverse Video
12
Screen Saver
12
Updating the Display During Remote Operation
13
Configuring for Remote Control
13
GPIB Interface Configuration
13
LAN Interface Configuration
13
RS-232 Interface Configuration
14
Ordering Accessories
15
Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges
15
E8257D/67D and E8663D PSG Documentation
15
Proper Usage and Cleaning
16
Cleaning Suggestions
16
Contacting Keysight Sales and Service Offices
17
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies
17
Operation Verification
19
Performing a Self-Test
19
Self-Test Failure
20
Checking the Maximum Leveled Power
20
Maximum Leveled Power Check Failure
25
Checking the Output Power
25
Problems with Output Power
34

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