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Tektronix AWG710 User Manual (580 pages)

4 GS/s / 4.2 GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Inverter | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
5
Preface

25
- Related Manuals
  25
- Getting Started
  29
- Table 1-1: AWG710&AWG710B Waveform Editors
  30
Getting Started

32
Operating Basics

54
Tutorials

95
Reference

133
Menu Structures

133
- Setup Menu Hierarchy
  134
- EDIT Menu Hierarchy
  143
- APPL Menu Hierarchy
  156
- Utility Menu Hierarchy
  160
The Setup Menu Screen

163
- Setup Menu Screen Elements
  163
- Figure 3-2: Setup Main Screen (Except Option 02)
  163
- Table 3-2: Waveform Parameter Icons
  164
- Table 3-3: Setup Bottom Menu Buttons
  164
- Table 3-4: Status Area
  165
- The Waveform/Sequence Menu
  166
- The Vertical Menu
  168
- The Horizontal Menu
  170
- Figure 3-3: 1/4 CLOCK out Output Format
  171
- Table 3-5: Clock Signal Output Timing
  171
- Figure 3-4: 1/4 CLOCK out Connection Examples
  172
- The Run Mode Menu
  174
- Figure 3-5: Run Mode and Current Status
  174
- The Trigger Menu
  176
- Table 3-6: External Trigger Signal Requirements
  176
- Figure 3-6: Trigger Slope and Trigger Level
  177
- The Save/Restore Menu
  178
- The Extended Operation Menu
  180
- Waveform, Pattern and Sequence Waveform Output
  181
- Figure 3-7: Waveform Output Sequence Example
  181
- Table 3-7: Instrument Run State and State Messages
  183
The Graphical Waveform Editor

185
The Pattern Editor

215
- About Waveform and Pattern Files
  215
- Starting the Pattern Editor
  216
- Figure 3-17: Pattern Editor Initial Screen
  216
- Table 3-23: Pattern Editor Screen Elements
  216
- The File Menu
  217
- The Operation Menu
  217
- The Tools Menu
  217
- Table 3-24: Pattern Editor Bottom Menu
  217
- Figure 3-18: Code Convert Dialog Box and Side Menu
  218
- Figure 3-19: Code Conversion Table
  219
- Table 3-25: Code Conversion Commands
  219
- Table 3-26: Code Conversion Parameters
  219
- The Zoom/Pan Menu
  221
- The Window Menu
  221
- The Settings Menu
  221
- The Undo! Command
  221
- Selecting Data Bits to Edit
  222
- Figure 3-20: Operating Data Bits (Scope)
  222
- Defining Edit Area
  223
- Creating a Pattern
  224
- Figure 3-21: Area Cursors
  224
- Creating Standard Patterns
  225
- Figure 3-22: Counter Dialog Box
  225
- Table 3-27: Patterns to be Selected in Counter Dialog Box
  225
- Inserting Data from Files
  226
- Set Pattern
  226
- Figure 3-23: Set Pattern Dialog Box
  226
- Table 3-28: Set Pattern Dialog Box Parameters
  227
Quick Editing

229
- Screen Display
  229
- Quick Edit Mode
  230
- Quick Edit Mechanism
  230
- Figure 3-24: a Waveform Example under Quick Editing
  230
- About Smoothing
  231
- Quick Controls
  231
- Figure 3-25: Controls for Quick Editing
  231
- Starting Quick Edit
  232
- Exiting Quick Edit
  233
- Setting Parameters
  233
- Moving the Cursor
  234
- Renewing Edit Buffer
  234
- About Undo
  234
The Table Editor

235
- Opening the Table Editor
  235
- Editing the Table Data
  236
- Figure 3-26: Table Editor Window
  236
The Equation Editor

239
The Sequence Editor

247
The APPL Menu

261
The UTILITY Window

285
Capturing Waveforms

311
Waveform Programming Language

315
- Command Syntax
  315
- Table 3-46: BNF Symbols and Meanings
  315
- User-Defined Variables
  316
- Waveform Files
  317
Command Descriptions

319
- Bpf( )
  319
- Brf( )
  320
- Code( )
  321
- Conv( )
  321
- Copy( )
  322
- Corr( )
  322
- Data( )
  323
- Delete( )
  324
- Diff( )
  324
- Expand( )
  325
- Extract( )
  325
- For (Control Statement)
  326
- Hpf( )
  327
- If (Control Statement)
  328
- Integ( )
  328
- Join( )
  329
- Lpf( )
  329
- Math Functions
  330
- Table 3-47: Programming Language Math Functions
  330
- Math Operators
  332
- Table 3-48: Math Operators
  332
- Norm( )
  333
- Rename( )
  334
- Variables (Predefined)
  335
- Table 3-49: Predefined Variables
  335
- Write( )
  336
Programming Examples

337
File Conversion

349
- Import
  349
- Export
  351
- Convert between Waveform and Pattern
  351
- Executing File Conversion
  352
- Figure 3-71: Screen and Side Menu Buttons for Importing and Exporting
  352
- Figure 3-72: Select the Conversion Type Dialog Box
  352
File Management

355
FG Mode

363
Waveform Mixing Mode

371
- Figure 3-82: Outline Flow for Producing Mixed Signal
  371
- Figure 3-83: Waveform Mixing Mode Screen
  371
- Change the Generator Mode
  372
- Figure 3-84: Change the Generator Mode
  372
- File
  373
- Table 3-57: Combination of the File Type
  373
- Waveform Mixing Parameters
  375
- Update
  376
- Save/Restore Setup
  377
- Operation Flow
  377
Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B Only)

379
- Figure 3-85: Outline Flow for Producing Synchronous Operation
  379
- Restrictions
  380
- Connecting the Cables
  380
- Figure 3-86: Synchronous Operation Cable Connection
  381
- Change the Generator Mode
  382
- Figure 3-87: Change the Generator Mode
  382
- Setup Screen
  383
- Figure 3-88: Synchronous Operation Mode Screen
  383
- Setting a Slave IP Address
  384
- Testing the Network Connection
  384
- Table 3-58: Difference between AWG Mode and
  384
- Connection with Slave
  385
- Error Messages on Connection
  385
- Table 3-59: Error/Warning Messages
  385
- Trigger Timing Calibration
  386
- Save/Restore Setup
  387
- Operation Flow
  387
Specifications (AWG710B

391
- Electrical Specification
  392
- Table A-1: Operation Modes
  392
- Table A-2: Extended Operation
  392
- Table A-3: Arbitrary Waveforms
  392
- Table A-4: Clock Generator
  393
- Table A-5: Internal Trigger Generator
  393
- Table A-6: Main Output
  393
- Table A-7: Filter (Except Option 02
  395
- Table A-8: Auxiliary Outputs
  395
- Table A-9: Marker Output Period Jitter
  397
- Table A-10: Marker Output Cycle to Cycle Jitter
  397
- Table A-11: VCO Output Period Jitter
  397
- Table A-12: VCO Output Cycle to Cycle Jitter
  397
- Table A-13: Auxiliary Inputs
  398
- Figure A-1: Signal Timing
  399
- Figure A-2: Gated Mode
  400
- Figure A-3: Enhanced Mode
  401
- Figure A-4: Sequence 2
  402
- Figure A-5: Sequence 3
  403
- Figure A-6: 3-1. Sequence 4
  404
- Figure A-7: the Cable Connection between Units in Synchronous Operation
  405
- Figure A-9: Output Part Equivalent Circuit of MARKE
  407
- Table A-14: Event Input
  408
- Table A-15: 10 Mhz Reference Clock Input
  408
- Table A-16: External Clock Input
  408
- Table A-17: C Input
  409
- Table A-18: T Input
  409
- Table A-19: Function Generator (FG)
  410
- Table A-20: Display
  411
- Table A-21: AC Line Power
  411
- Table A-22: Timer
  411
- Table A-23: Interface Connectors
  411
- Table A-24: Installation Requirement
  412
- Table A-25: Maintenance Requirement
  412
- Table A-26: Environmental
  412
- Table A-27: Mechanical
  413
- Figure A-10: Dimensions
  414
- Certification and Compliances
  415
- Table A-28: Certifications and Compliances
  415
- Table A-29: Installation Category and Pollution Degree Descriptions
  416
Specifications (AWG710

417
- Electrical Specification
  418
- Table A-30: Operation Modes
  418
- Table A-31: Arbitrary Waveforms
  418
- Table A-32: Clock Generator
  419
- Table A-33: Internal Trigger Generator
  419
- Table A-34: Main Output
  419
- Table A-35: Filter (Except Option 02)
  421
- Table A-36: Auxiliary Outputs
  421
- Table A-37: Period Jitter
  422
- Table A-38: Cycle to Cycle Jitter
  422
- Table A-39: Auxiliary Inputs
  423
- Figure A-11: Signal Timing
  424
- Table A-40: Event Input
  425
- Table A-41: 10 Mhz Reference Clock Input
  425
- Table A-42: Function Generator (FG)
  426
- Table A-43: Display
  427
- Table A-44: AC Line Power
  427
- Table A-45: Timer
  427
- Table A-46: Interface Connectors
  427
- Table A-47: Installation Requirement
  428
- Table A-48: Environmental
  428
- Figure A-12: Dimensions
  429
- Table A-49: Mechanical
  429
- Certification and Compliances
  430
- Table A-50: Certifications and Compliances
  430
- Table A-51: Installation Category and Pollution Degree Descriptions
  431
Performance Verification (AWG710B

433
Performance Verification (AWG710

487
Inspection and Cleaning

535
- Table C-1: External Inspection Check List
  535
Sample Waveforms

537
File Transfer Interface Outline

549
- Figure E-1: File Transfer Interface Outline
  549
- Sampling Theorem
  551
- Differentiation
  551
Miscellaneous

551
- Figure F-1: Equation Differentiation
  552
- Integration
  553
- Figure F-2: Equation Integration
  553
- Convolution
  554
- Correlation
  555
- Code Conversion
  557
- Figure F-3: Conversion Image Example
  557
- Examples
  558
Sequence File Text Format

563
- Header
  563
- Line Descriptions
  563
- Jump Settings
  565
- Examples
  566
Index

567

Tektronix AWG710 Programmer's Manual (206 pages)

4GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Brand: Tektronix | Category: Inverter | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
5
List of Tables

9
List of Figures

11
Programming Examples

13
Preface

13
Getting Started

15
Appendix C: Network Interface Specification

22
Command Syntax

31
Command Groups

43
- Functional Groups
  43
Table 2-5: AWG Control Commands

46
Table 2-6: Calibration Commands

47
Table 2-7: Diagnostic Commands

47
Table 2-8: Display Commands

47
Table 2-9: Hardcopy Commands

48
Table 2-10: Mass Storage in AWG710

49
Table 2-11: Mass Memory Commands

49
Table 2-12: Output Commands

50
Table 2-13: Source Commands

50
Table 2-14: Status Commands

51
Table 2-15: Synchronization Commands

51
Table 2-16: System Commands

52
Table 2-17: Trigger Commands

54
Command Descriptions

55
Retrieving Response Messages

133
- Figure 2-7: Retrieving Response Messages
  133
Data Transfer

135
- Data File
  135
- About Waveform and Pattern Files
  136
- Figure 2-8: the Waveform File Format
  137
- Figure 2-9: the Pattern File Format
  138
- Figure 2-10: the Sequence File Format
  139
- Figure 2-11: the Equation File Format
  141
- Figure 2-12: the Code Convert File Format
  142
- Data Transfer Procedures
  143
- Status and Events
  145
Status and Event Reporting

147
- Status Reporting Structure
  147
- Figure 3-1: Error and Event Handling Process Overview
  148
- Standard/Event Status Block
  149
- Registers
  150
- Status Registers
  150
- Table 3-3: OCR Bit Functions
  
  153
- Enable Registers
  154
- Figure 3-6: the Event Status Enable Register (ESER)
  154
- Figure 3-7: the Service Request Enable Register (SRER)
  155
- Figure 3-8: the Operation Enable Register (OENR)
  155
- Figure 3-9: the Questionable Enable Register (QENR)
  155
- Queues
  156
- Status and Event Processing Sequence
  157
- I/O Status and Event Screen
  159
- Messages
  160
- Synchronizing Execution
  160
Messages and Codes

161
- Table 3-6: Command Errors
  
  162
- Execution Errors
  164
Table 3-7: Execution Errors

164
Table 3-8: Device Specific Errors

166
Table 3-9: Query Errors

167
Table 3-10: Power-On Events

167
Table 3-11: User Request Events

167
Table 3-12: Request Control Events

168
Table 3-13: Operation Complete Events

168
Table 3-14: Device Errors

169
Appendix A: Character Charts

179
- Table A–2: ASCII & GPIB Code Chart
  180
Table A-1: the AWG Character Set

179
Appendix B: GPIB Interface Specification

181
- Message
  183
- Interface Messages
  183
Appendix D: SCPI Conformance Information

187

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Tektronix AWG710 User Manual (580 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Getting Started

Operating Basics

Tutorials

Reference

Menu Structures

The Setup Menu Screen

The Graphical Waveform Editor

The Pattern Editor

Quick Editing

The Table Editor

The Equation Editor

The Sequence Editor

The APPL Menu

The UTILITY Window

Capturing Waveforms

Waveform Programming Language

Command Descriptions

Programming Examples

File Conversion

File Management

FG Mode

Waveform Mixing Mode

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B Only)

Specifications (AWG710B

Specifications (AWG710

Performance Verification (AWG710B

Performance Verification (AWG710

Inspection and Cleaning

Sample Waveforms

File Transfer Interface Outline

Miscellaneous

Sequence File Text Format

Index

Tektronix AWG710 Programmer's Manual (206 pages)

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Programming Examples

Preface

Getting Started

Appendix C: Network Interface Specification

Table 2-1: BNF Symbols and Meanings

Command Syntax

Table 2-2: Query Response Examples

Table 2-3: Parameter Types Used in Syntax Descriptions

Table 2-4: Functional Groups in the AWG Command Set

Command Groups

Table 2-5: AWG Control Commands

Table 2-6: Calibration Commands

Table 2-7: Diagnostic Commands

Table 2-8: Display Commands

Table 2-9: Hardcopy Commands

Table 2-10: Mass Storage in AWG710

Table 2-11: Mass Memory Commands

Table 2-12: Output Commands

Table 2-13: Source Commands

Table 2-14: Status Commands

Table 2-15: Synchronization Commands

Table 2-16: System Commands

Table 2-17: Trigger Commands

Command Descriptions

Table 2-18: Selecting Run Modes

Table 2-19: Self-Test Routines

Retrieving Response Messages

Data Transfer

Status and Event Reporting

Table 3-1: SBR Bit Functions

Table 3-2: SESR Bit Functions

Table 3-4: QCR Bit Functions

Table 3-5: Definition of Event Codes

Table 3-3: OCR Bit Functions

Messages and Codes

Table 3-6: Command Errors

Table 3-7: Execution Errors

Table 3-8: Device Specific Errors

Table 3-9: Query Errors