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Keysight Technologies N5166B CXG User Manual (479 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 5.83 MB

Table of Contents
5
Signal Generator Overview

19
- Signal Generator Features
  20
- Modes of Operation
  21
  - Continuous Wave
    21
  - Swept Signal
    21
  - Analog Modulation
    21
  - Digital Modulation (Vector Models with Option 65X Only)
    22
- Front Panel Overview
  23
  - Host USB
    23
  - Display
    23
  - Softkeys
    23
  - Numeric Keypad
    23
  - Arrows and Select
    24
  - Page up
    24
  - Menus
    24
  - Trigger
    24
  - Local Cancel/(Esc)
    24
  - 10. Help
    24
  - 11. Preset and User Preset
    25
  - RF Output (N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B)
    25
  - RF Output (N5173B, N5183B)
    25
  - 13. RF On/Off and LED
    25
  - 14. Mod On/Off and LED
    25
  - 15. Page down
    25
  - I Input (Vector Models Only)
    25
  - Q Input (Vector Models Only)
    26
  - 18. Knob
    26
  - 19. Incr Set
    26
  - 20. Return
    26
  - 21. more and LED
    26
  - 22. Power Switch and Leds
    26
- Front Panel Display
  27
  - Active Function Area
    27
  - Frequency Area
    27
  - Annunciators
    27
  - Amplitude Area
    28
  - Error Message Area
    28
  - Text Area
    29
  - Softkey Label Area
    29
- Rear Panel Overview (N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, & N5182B)
  30
  - AC Power Receptacle
    30
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    31
  - Lf out
    31
  - Sweep out
    31
  - Pulse
    31
  - Trig 1 & 2
    31
  - Ref in
    31
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    32
  - Gpib
    32
  - 10. Lan
    32
  - 11. Device USB
    32
  - 12. Host USB
    32
  - 13. SD Card
    32
  - Digital Modulation Connectors (Vector Models Only)
    33
  - I Out, Q Out, Out, out
    33
  - Bb Trig 1 & Bb Trig 2
    33
  - Event 1
    33
  - Pat Trig
    34
  - Digital Bus I/O
    34
  - AUX I/O Connector
    35
Contents

31
- Rear Panel Overview (N5173B & N5183B)
  39
  - AC Power Receptacle
    39
  - Ext 1 & Ext 2
    40
  - Lf out
    40
  - Sweep out
    40
  - Pulse
    40
  - Trig 1 & 2
    40
  - Ref in
    40
  - 8. 10 Mhz out
    41
  - Gpib
    41
  - 10. Lan
    41
  - 11. Device USB
    41
  - 12. Host USB
    41
  - 13. SD Card
    41
  - 14. Alc Input
    41
  - 15. Z Axis Output
    42
Preferences & Enabling Options

43
Basic Operation

59
- To Chapter 3, "Basic Operation
  59
- Presetting the Signal Generator
  60
- Viewing Key Descriptions
  60
- Entering and Editing Numbers and Text
  61
- Setting Frequency and Power (Amplitude)
  63
  - Example: Configuring a 700 Mhz, −20 Dbm Continuous Wave Output
    64
  - Using an External Reference Oscillator
    64
- Setting ALC Bandwidth Control
  65
- Configuring a Swept Output
  66
  - Routing Signals
    67
  - Step Sweep
    67
  - List Sweep
    69
  - Example: Using a Single Sweep
    72
  - Example: Manual Control of Sweep
    73
- Modulating the Carrier Signal
  74
  - Example
    74
  - Simultaneous Modulation
    75
- Working with Files
  76
- Reading Error Messages
  88
  - Error Message Format
    88
Optimize Performance

89
Contents

114
Avionics VOR/ILS (Option N5180302B)

133
Analog Modulation (Option UNT)

179
Pulse Modulation (Options UNW and N5180320B)

189
- And Familiarize Yourself with the Information in
  189
- Pulse Characteristics
  191
- The Basic Procedure
  193
- Example
  194
- Pulse Train (Options UNW and N5180320B)
  195
Contents

201
Basic Digital Operation-No BBG Option Installed

201
- I/Q Modulation
  202
  - Configuring the Front Panel Inputs
    203
Basic Digital Operation (Option 653/655/656/657)

205
- Waveform File Basics
  207
  - Signal Generator Memory
    207
  - Dual ARB Player
    207
- Storing, Loading, and Playing a Waveform Segment
  209
- Waveform Sequences
  212
  - Creating a Sequence
    212
  - Viewing the Contents of a Sequence
    214
  - Editing a Sequence
    214
  - Playing a Sequence
    215
- Saving a Waveform's Settings & Parameters
  217
  - Viewing and Modifying Header Information
    219
  - Viewing & Editing a Header Without Selecting the Waveform
    221
- Using Waveform Markers
  223
- Triggering a Waveform
  239
  - Trigger Type
    240
  - Trigger Source
    241
  - Example: Segment Advance Triggering
    242
  - Example: Gated Triggering
    243
  - Example: External Triggering
    245
- Clipping a Waveform
  246
- Scaling a Waveform
  255
- Setting the Baseband Frequency Offset
  261
  - DAC Over-Range Conditions and Scaling
    263
- I/Q Modulation
  265
  - Using the Rear Panel I and Q Outputs
    267
  - Configuring the Front Panel Inputs
    268
- I/Q Adjustments
  269
- I/Q Calibration
  270
- Using the Equalization Filter
  272
- Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters in the Dual ARB Real-Time Modulation Filter
  274
  - Creating a User-Defined FIR Filter Using the FIR Table Editor
    275
- Modifying a FIR Filter Using the FIR Table Editor
  280
- Setting the Real-Time Modulation Filter
  283
- Multiple Baseband Generator Synchronization
  285
- Understanding Option 012 (lo In/Out for Phase Coherency)
  291
- With Multiple Baseband Generator Synchronization
  291
  - Configuring the Option 012 (lo In/Out for Phase Coherency) with MIMO
    291
- Real-Time Applications
  295
- Waveform Licensing
  296
Digital Signal Interface Module (Option 003/004)

305
- Clock Timing
  306
  - Clock and Sample Rates
    306
  - Clock Source
    309
  - Common Frequency Reference
    309
  - Clock Timing for Parallel Data
    311
  - Clock Timing for Parallel Interleaved Data
    314
  - Clock Timing for Serial Data
    315
  - Clock Timing for Phase and Skew Adjustments
    316
- Connecting the Clock Source and the Device under Test
  318
- Data Types
  320
  - Output Mode
    320
  - Input Mode
    320
Contents

321
- Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode
  321
- Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode
  331
  - Accessing the N5102A Module User Interface
    331
  - Selecting the Input Direction
    332
  - Choosing the Logic Type and Port Configuration
    332
  - Configuring the Clock Signal
    333
  - Selecting the Data Parameters
    337
  - Digital Data
    339
11 Baseband Operating Mode-Primary, BERT, or N5102A

341
BERT (Option N5180UN7B)

345
- Bit Error Rate Tester-Option N5180UN7B
  346
  - Block Diagram
    346
  - Clock Gate Function
    346
  - Clock/Gate Delay Function
    347
  - Clock Delay Function
    349
  - Gate Delay Function in the Clock Mode
    350
  - Triggering
    351
  - Data Processing
    353
  - Repeat Measurements
    354
  - Testing Signal Definitions
    355
- Verifying BERT Operation
  356
  - Measurement Setup Using Self-Test Mode
    358
  - Measurement Example Using Custom Digital Modulation (Requires Option N5180431B)
    360

Keysight Technologies N5166B CXG Service Manual (451 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 32.72 MB

1. Overview

5
- Table of Contents
  5
1 Overview

19
2 Boot up and Initialization

37
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  37
- Typical Instrument Boot-Up Process Flow
  38
- Potential Problems During Boot Process
  39
- 3 Instrument Information and Calibration Data
  53
  - Overview
    54
  - Model Number
    55
  - Serial Number
    56
  - Option Licenses
    57
    
    Restore Licenses
    57
    
    Backup Licenses
    59
  - Calibration Data
    61
    
    Factory Calibration Data
    61
    
    Working Calibration Data
    61
    
    Overwrite Calibration Data
    61
    
    What Happens at Boot up
    62
    
    Instrument Adjustments
    62
    
    Calibration Data Backup
    62
    
    Calibration Data Restore
    62
4 Self Test

65
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  65
- Self Test Overview
  66
- Limits
  67
- Multiple Failures
  68
- Running Self Test
  69
- Self Test Descriptions
  74
- Troubleshooting Self Test 102
  90
- Troubleshooting Self Test
  91
- Troubleshooting Self Test 704
  91
- Troubleshooting Self Test 901 to 905
  92
- Troubleshooting Self Test 1105
  94
- Self Tests Do Not Run or Self Tests Run Slowly
  96
- 5 Service and Utility Menus
  97
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    97
  - Service and Utility Menus Overview
    98
    
    Service Menus
    98
    
    Boot Service Menu
    98
    
    Utility Menu
    98
  - Boot Service Menu
    99
    
    Menu Options
    99
  - Main Firmware Service Menu
    102
    
    Recovery Mode
    103
    
    Bootup in Factory Preset State (Ignore Last/User State)
    104
    
    Remove All User Files
    104
    
    Enable Unsupported Features
    104
    
    Backup License Data
    104
    
    Restore License Data from Backup
    104
    
    Boot in no Hardware Mode
    105
    
    Preset Persistent State
    105
    
    Rewrite User File Storage (Can Take up to 3 Hours)
    105
    
    Perform a Low-Level Erase of User Storage
    105
    
    Do Not Start Application Harness
    105
    
    Do Not Start Calibration/Test Harness
    105
    
    Done
    106
  - Utility Service Menu
    107
    
    I/O Config
    107
    
    Instrument Adjustments
    107
    
    Display
    109
    
    Power on / Preset
    109
    
    Instrument Info
    109
    
    Service
    114
6 Troubleshooting

125
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  125
- Overview
  126
- Power on Issues
  126
- Communication Issues
  127
  - Gpib
    127
  - Lan
    127
  - Usb
    128
- Unlocked Issues
  130
  - 512 Reference Unlocked
    130
  - 508 Synthesizer Unlocked
    131
- Unleveled Issues
  134
  - N5171B, N5181B
    135
  - N5166B, N5172B, N5182B
    135
  - N5173B, N5183B
    137
- Maximum Power out Check
  146
- Rear Panel BNC Connectors
  148
- Amplitude Modulation Issues (Option UNT)
  150
  - N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
    150
  - N5173B, N5183B
    150
- Pulse Modulation Issues (Option UNW)
  154
  - N5166B, N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B
    154
  - N5173B, N5183B
    154
- 7 Front Panel Assembly
  
  157
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    157
  - Assembly Overview
    158
    
    Power Switch
    158
    
    Display
    158
    
    Keyboard
    158
    
    USB Interface
    159
    
    Front Panel Interface
    159
  - Troubleshooting
    161
    
    Power Switch Issues
    161
    
    Display Problems
    161
    
    Keyboard Issues
    161
    
    USB Interface Not Working
    163
    
    Front Panel Interface
    163
    
    Supply Voltages
    165
- 8 Power Supply
  
  167
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    167
  - Assembly Overview
    168
    
    Supply Outputs
    168
    
    Instrument Turn on
    169
  - Troubleshooting
    170
    
    Power Supply will Not Turn on
    170
    
    Power Supply Status Quick-Check
    172
    
    Measure Voltage Levels
    173
- 9 CPU and Disk Drives
  
  177
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    177
  - CPU Assembly Overview
    178
  - Disk Drive Assembly Overview
    180
  - CPU Troubleshooting
    181
    
    Instrument will Not Boot up
    181
    
    Instrument Boots to Boot Service Menu
    181
    
    Errors Occur During Operating System Booting
    181
    
    Communication Failure from External Controllers
    181
    
    Communication Failure to Internal Assemblies
    182
    
    Additional Things to Try
    182
  - Disk Drive Troubleshooting
    183
    
    Scan Disk
    183
    
    Format Disk
    183
- 10 RF Assembly
  
  185
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    185
  - A3 RF Assembly Overview
    186
    
    Self Tests
    187
    
    Calibration Data
    187
    
    Reference Section
    187
    
    Synthesizer Section
    188
    
    Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
    189
    
    RF Output Section
    190
    
    Automatic Level Control Section
    194
    
    Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
    195
    
    Instrument Interface Section
    196
    
    Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
    197
  - A3 RF Assembly Troubleshooting
    199
    
    Reference Section
    199
    
    Synthesizer Section
    200
    
    Synthesizer Multiplier / Divider Section
    202
    
    RF Output Section
    206
    
    Automatic Level Control Section
    209
    
    Function Generator / Trigger Control Section
    209
    
    Instrument Interface Section
    211
    
    Rear Panel BNC Input / Output Section
    211
- 11 Micro-Deck Assembly
  
  225
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    225
  - A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Overview
    226
    
    Self Tests
    227
    
    Calibration Data
    227
    
    Adjustments
    227
    
    Frequency Range
    228
    
    Signal Path
    228
    
    Automatic Level Control
    229
    
    Amplitude Modulation
    230
    
    Pulse Modulation
    230
    
    Option 1E1 Step Attenuator
    230
  - A8 BNC Bypass Board Overview
    232
  - A7 Micro-Deck Assembly Troubleshooting
    233
    
    Signal Path
    233
    
    Automatic Leveling Control
    233
    
    Amplitude Modulation
    234
    
    Pulse Modulation
    234
    
    Self Tests
    234
    
    A7 Micro-Deck Related Adjustments
    234
    
    Rear Panel BNC Connectors
    235
  - A8 BNC Bypass Board Troubleshooting
    239
12 Baseband Generators

241
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  241
- A2 Vector BBG Assembly Overview
  242
  - RF Section
    242
  - Digital Section
    243
  - Self Test
    243
  - Calibration Data
    243
- A7 Real-Time BBG Assembly Overview
  244
  - Self Test
    244
- A7A1 Real-Time Aux. Power Supply Overview
  245
- A2 Vector BBG Assembly Troubleshooting
  246
  - 100 Mhz Reference Signal
    246
  - Waveform Memory Issues
    247
  - RF Signal Path Level Issues
    248
  - Unleveled Conditions
    249
  - I/Q Calibration Failures
    250
  - I and Q Input Issues
    251
  - Rear Panel BNC Connectors
    253
  - Self Tests
    260
  - I/Q Related Adjustments
    261
- A7 Real-Time BBG Assembly Troubleshooting
  262
  - Assembly Identification
    262
  - Power Supply Verification
    263
  - Self Test
    264
- A7A1 Real-Time Aux. Power Supply Troubleshooting
  265
13 Block Diagrams

267
- What You will Find in this Chapter
  267
- Overview
  268
- Block Diagram Symbols
  269
- MXG A3 RF Assembly
  270
- MXG A3 RF Assembly (503 / 506)
  270
- CXG/EXG A3 RF Assembly (501 / 503 / 506)
  271
- MXG A3 RF Assembly (513 / 520 / 532 / 540)
  272
- EXG A3 RF Assembly (513 / 520 / 532 / 540)
  273
- MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly
  274
- MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly (513 / 520)
  274
- MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly
  275
- MXG / EXG A7 Microdeck Assembly (532 / 540)
  275
- A2 Vector BBG Assembly (N5166B / N5172B / N5182B)
  276
- 14 Replacement Parts
  277
  - What You will Find in this Chapter
    277
  - How to Order Parts
    278
  - Shipping a Defective Assembly Back to Keysight Technologies
    279
  - Assemblies, Cables, and Hardware
    280
  - Hardware
    295
    
    Front Panel
    296
    
    Rear Panel
    297
    
    Main Chassis with Inside Covers
    300
    
    Outer Instrument Cover and Associated Parts
    302
Assemblies and Cables

304

Keysight Technologies N5166B CXG Programming Manual (398 pages)

Signal Generators

Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 3.03 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Getting Started with Remote Operation

14
2 Using IO Interfaces

35
- Using GPIB
  36
  - Installing the GPIB Interface
    36
  - Set up the GPIB Interface
    38
  - Verify GPIB Functionality
    38
  - GPIB Interface Terms
    39
- GPIB Programming Interface Examples
  40
- Using LAN
  42
  - Setting up the LAN Interface
    43
  - Setting up Private LAN
    45
  - Verifying LAN Functionality
    46
  - Using VXI-11
    50
  - Using Sockets LAN
    51
  - Using Telnet LAN
    52
  - Using FTP
    56
- Using USB
  58
  - Selecting I/O Libraries for USB
    59
  - Setting up the USB Interface
    59
3 Programming Examples

61
4 Programming the Status Register System

168
- Overview
  168
  - Overall Status Byte Register Systems
    170
- Status Register Bit Values
  172
  - Example: Enable a Register
    172
  - Example: Query a Register
    172
- Accessing Status Register Information
  173
  - Determining What to Monitor
    173
  - Deciding How to Monitor
    173
  - Status Register SCPI Commands
    176
- Status Byte Group
  179
  - Status Byte Register
    180
  - Service Request Enable Register
    180
- Status Groups
  181
5 Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

203
- Overview of Downloading and Extracting Waveform Files
  204
  - Waveform Data Requirements
    205
- Understanding Waveform Data
  206
  - Bits and Bytes
    206
  - LSB and MSB (Bit Order)
    207
  - Little Endian and Big Endian (Byte Order)
    207
  - Byte Swapping
    208
  - DAC Input Values
    209
  - 2'S Complement Data Format
    211
  - I and Q Interleaving
    212
- Waveform Structure
  214
  - File Header
    214
  - Marker File
    214
  - I/Q File
    216
  - Waveform
    216
- Waveform Phase Continuity
  217
  - Phase Discontinuity, Distortion, and Spectral Regrowth
    217
  - Avoiding Phase Discontinuities
    218
  - Memory Allocation
    222
  - Memory Size
    224
- Commands for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data
  225
  - Waveform Data Encryption
    225
  - File Transfer Methods
    226
  - SCPI Command Line Structure
    227
  - Commands and File Paths for Downloading and Extracting Waveform Data
    227
  - FTP Procedures
    231
- Creating Waveform Data
  235
  - Code Algorithm
    235
- Downloading Waveform Data
  241
  - Using Simulation Software
    241
  - Using Advanced Programming Languages
    243
- Loading, Playing, and Verifying a Downloaded Waveform
  247
  - Loading a File from Non-Volatile Memory
    247
  - Playing the Waveform
    247
  - Verifying the Waveform
    248
  - Building and Playing Waveform Sequences
    248
- Using the Download Utilities
  250
- Downloading E443Xb Signal Generator Files
  251
  - E443Xb Data Format
    252
  - SCPI Commands
    252
- Programming Examples
  253
  - C++ Programming Examples
    254
  - MATLAB Programming Examples
    284
  - Visual Basic Programming Examples
    301
  - HP Basic Programming Examples
    308
- Troubleshooting Waveform Files
  317
  - Configuring the Pulse/Rf Blank
    318

Keysight Technologies N5166B CXG Getting Started Manual (61 pages)

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Brand: Keysight Technologies | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 0.62 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety Information
9
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
9
General Safety Considerations
10
Instrument Markings
11
Getting Started
13
Checking the Shipment
14
Verifying Pre-Installed Software License
15
Signal Generator Physical Characteristics
16
Dimensions
16
Weight
16
Meeting Environmental and Electrical Requirements
17
Environment
17
Ventilation
18
Line Setting Requirements
18
Connecting the AC Power Cord
19
Configuring the Display
20
Configuring for Remote Control
21
LAN Configuration
21
GPIB Configuration
22
Ordering Accessories
23
Proper Use and Cleaning
25
Cleaning Suggestions
25
Returning a Signal Generator to Keysight Technologies
25
Contacting Keysight
26
Operation Verification
27
Running Self Test
28
Self Test Failure
29
Frequency Range and Accuracy Check
30
Frequency Counter Procedure
30
Troubleshooting Problems with the Frequency Accuracy Check
32
Checking the Output Power
32
N5171B/81B Test Procedure
33
N5171B/81B Alternative Test Procedure
34
N5166B/72B/82B Test Procedure
36
N5166B/72B/82B Alternative Test Procedure
39
N5173B/83B Test Procedure
40
N5173B/83B Alternative Test Procedure
41
Troubleshooting Problems with the Output Power Check
43
Regulatory Information
45
General
46
Certification
46
Assistance
46
Statement of Compliance
46
Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements
46
South Korean Class a EMC Declaration
47
Compliance with European Machinery Directive Acoustic Requirement
47
Open Source Licenses
49
Apple Mdnsresponder
50
Sun ONC/RPC
56
WCELIBCEX - Windows CE C Library Extensions
57

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