Contents - Table Of Contents
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- Models of EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators
- N5171B/N5181B RF Analog Signal Generators, Options and Features
- General Performance Features
- N5172B/N5182B RF Vector Signal Generators, Options and Features
- Vector Features
- Vector Firmware Applications
- N5173B/N5183B Microwave Analog Signal Generators, Options and Features
- Front Panel Overview
- Arrows and Select
- Preset and User Preset
- I Input (N5172B/82B RF vector models only)
- Front Panel Display
- Amplitude Area
- Rear Panel Overview (N5171B, N5172B, N5181B, & N5182B)
- SWEEP OUT
- GPIB
- Digital Modulation Connectors (N5172B/82B RF Vector Models Only)
- PAT TRIG
- AUX I/O Connector
- Rear Panel Overview (N5173B & N5183B)
- Z AXIS OUTPUT
- How to Set User Preferences
- Display Settings
- Power On and Preset
- Setting Time and Date
- Reference Oscillator Tune
- How to Upgrade Firmware
- Configuring the LAN Interface
- Configuring Remote Languages
- Configuring Preset Languages
- How to Enable an Option
- Hardware Assembly Installation and Removal Softkeys
- Modes of Operation
- Digital Modulation Mode (N5172B/82B RF Vector Models w/ Option 65x Only)
- Returning to a Known State with the Preset Key
- Entering/Editing Numbers and Text with Number and Arrow Keys
- Example: Using a Table Editor
- Setting Frequency and Amplitude with FREQ and AMPTD Keys
- Example: Configuring a 700 MHz, −20 dBm Continuous Wave Output
- Setting ALC Bandwidth Control with Amplitude Softkeys
- Using Swept Signal Mode (Configuring a Swept Output)
- Routing Signals
- List Sweep
- Example: Using a Single Sweep
- Example: Manual Control of Sweep
- Using Analog Modulation on the RF Carrier Signal (Option UNT)
- Simultaneous Modulation
- Working with Files (Viewing/Storing/Loading/Moving)
- File Softkeys
- Viewing a List of Stored Files
- Storing a File
- Loading (Recalling) a Stored File
- Moving a File from One Media to Another
- Selecting the Default Storage Media
- Reading Error Messages
- Using the Dual Power Meter Display (with USB U2000A Series Power Sensors)
- Example: Dual Power Meter Calibration
- Using the USB Pass Through Commands
- Using the Power Meter Servo
- Power Meter Servo Configuration
- Example
- Using Flatness Correction
- Creating a User Flatness Correction Array
- power meter
- Recalling and Applying a User Flatness Correction Array
- Using Internal Channel Correction (N5172B/82B Only)
- Configure Internal Channel Correction
- Using I/Q Mod Skew Cal
- Using External Leveling (N5173B/83B Only)
- Option 1E1 Output Attenuator Behavior and Use
- Using Unleveled Operating Modes
- Power Search Mode
- Using an Output Offset, Reference, or Multiplier
- Setting an Output Reference
- Setting a Frequency Multiplier
- Using the Frequency and Phase Reference Softkeys
- Using Free Run, Step Dwell, and Timer Trigger
- Using Filters (N5162A and N5182A Only)
- Dual ARB Modulation Filter Types
- Arb Custom Modulation Filter Types
- Using a USB Keyboard
- Using Pulse Modulation for All Models with Options UNU, UNW
- Pulse Characteristics
- The Basic Procedure
- Pulse Train (Option 320 – Requires: Option UNW)
- I/Q Modulation
- Configuring the Front Panel Inputs
- Waveform Files (Segments and Sequences)
- Using Dual ARB Softkeys
- Storing, Loading, and Playing a Waveform Segment
- Storing/Renaming a Waveform Segment to Internal Media or USB Media
- Waveform Sequence Softkeys
- Creating a Waveform Sequence
- Viewing the Contents of a Waveform Sequence
- Playing a Waveform Sequence
- Saving a Waveform's Settings & Parameters
- Viewing and Modifying File Header Information
- Viewing & Editing a File Header without Selecting the Waveform
- Using Waveform Markers
- Waveform Marker Concepts
- Accessing Marker Utilities
- Viewing Waveform Segment Markers
- Setting Marker Points in a Waveform Segment
- Viewing a Marker Pulse
- Using the RF Blanking Marker Function
- Setting Marker Polarity
- Using the EVENT Output Signal as an Instrument Trigger
- Triggering a Waveform
- Trigger Type
- Trigger Source
- Example: Segment Advance Triggering
- Example: Gated Triggering
- Example: External Triggering
- Clipping a Waveform
- How Power Peaks Develop
- How Power Peaks Cause Spectral Regrowth
- How Clipping Reduces Peak–to–Average Power and Spectral Regrowth
- Configuring Circular Clipping
- Configuring Rectangular Clipping
- Scaling a Waveform
- How DAC Over–Range Errors Occur
- How Scaling Eliminates DAC Over–Range Errors
- Setting Waveform Runtime Scaling
- Setting Waveform Scaling
- Setting the Baseband Frequency Offset
- DAC Over–Range Conditions and Scaling
- Using I/Q Modulation
- Using the Rear Panel I and Q Output Connectors
- Configuring the Front Panel I and Q Input Connectors
- I/Q Adjustments
- I/Q Calibration
- Using the Equalization Filter
- Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters in the Dual ARB Real-Time Modulation Filter
- Creating a User–Defined FIR Filter Using the FIR Table Editor
- Modifying a FIR Filter Using the FIR Table Editor
- Modifying the Coefficients
- Storing the Filter to Memory
- Using the Custom Real-Time I/Q Baseband Generator
- Creating User-Defined Custom Modulation
- Setting the Real-Time Modulation Filter
- Multiple Baseband Generator Synchronization
- Understanding the Master/Slave System
- Equipment Setup
- and Resynchronizing the Master/Slave System
- Configuring the Option 012 (LO In/Out for Phase Coherency) with MIMO
- Using Real-Time Applications Softkeys
- Waveform Licensing
- Using ARB Custom Modulation Softkeys
- ARB Custom Modulation Mode
- Creating and Using Bit Files
- Creating a User File
- Renaming and Saving a User File
- Recalling a User File
- Applying Bit Errors to a User File
- Using Customized Burst Shape Curves
- Creating a User-Defined Burst Shape Curve
- Storing a User-Defined Burst Shape Curve
- Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator
- Creating a Custom Digital Modulation State
- Storing a Custom Digital Modulation State
- Recalling a Custom Digital Modulation State
- Defining a Modulation
- Creating a Custom Multicarrier Digital Modulation State
- Storing a Custom Multicarrier Digital Modulation State
- Using Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters with Custom Modulation
- Differential Encoding
- Using Differential Encoding
- Creating a Custom Multitone Waveform
- Using Multitone Softkeys
- Configuring Tone Powers and Tone Phases
- Applying Changes to an Active Multitone Signal
- Creating a Custom Two–Tone Waveform
- Using Two–Tone Softkeys
- Creating a Two–Tone Waveform
- Minimizing Carrier Feedthrough
- Changing the Alignment of a Two–Tone Waveform
- Adding Real-Time Noise (AWGN) to a Dual ARB Waveform
- Using Real-Time AWGN Softkeys
- Using Real-Time Phase Noise Impairment Softkeys
- Phase Noise Shape and Additive Phase Noise Impairments
- Understanding the Phase Noise Adjustments
- Using Real-Time Fading Softkeys
- To configure a Real-Time Fading simulation
- Using Avionics VOR/ILS Softkeys for N5171B/72B and N5181B/82B with Option
- To set the VOR mode that produces a full or partial VOR signal
- To set the VOR bearing angle between the VAR signal and the REF signal
- To set the VOR bearing direction as From or To
- To set the amount of FM deviation that the 30 Hz reference signal (REF Freq) applies on the sub-carrier
- To set the frequency of the sub-carrier signal (SubCarrier Freq)
- To set or return the VOR subsystem parameters to a default state
- Example of Setting All VOR Parameters
- Using COM/ID Softkeys
- To set the COM/ID type between Code or Tone
- To set the COM/ID tone/code modulating frequency
- To set or return the COM/ID parameters to a default state
- Example of Setting All COM/ID Parameters
- Using ILS Localizer Softkeys
- To set the ILS Localizer mode to produce a full or partial signal
- To set the ILS Localizer carrier frequency
- To set the ILS Localizer left frequency
- To set the ILS Localizer phase of the right signal relative to the left
- To set the ILS Localizer DDM value
- To set the ILS Localizer DDM value as a percentage (%)
- To set or return the ILS Localizer parameters to a default state
- Example of Setting All ILS Localizer Parameters
- Using ILS Glide Slope Softkeys
- To set the ILS Glide Slope mode to produce a full or partial signal
- To set the ILS Glide Slope carrier frequency
- To set the ILS Glide Slope up frequency
- To set the ILS Glide Slope phase of the down signal relative to the up
- To set the ILS Glide Slope DDM value
- To set the ILS Glide Slope DDM value in percentage (%)
- To set or return the ILS Glide Slope parameters to a default state
- Example of Setting All ILS Glide Slope Parameters
- Using ILS Marker Beacon Softkeys
- To set the ILS Marker Beacon mode to off, inner, middle, or outer
- To set the ILS Marker Beacon AM depth
- To set the ILS Marker Beacon outer marker frequency
- Example of Setting All ILS Marker Beacon Parameters
- To set the Baseband Operating Mode to BERT
- To set the Baseband Operating Mode to N5102A
- To set the Baseband Operating Mode to Primary
- Bit Error Rate Test
- Clock/Gate Delay Function
- Clock Delay Function
- Gate Delay Function in the Clock Mode
- Triggering
- Data Processing
- Repeat Measurements
- Testing Signal Definitions
- Verifying BERT Operation
- BERT Measurement Setup Using Self-Test Mode
- Clock Timing
- Clock Source
- Common Frequency Reference
- Clock Timing for Parallel Data
- Clock Timing for Parallel Interleaved Data
- Clock Timing for Serial Data
- Clock Timing for Phase and Skew Adjustments
- Connecting the Clock Source and the Device Under Test
- Data Types
- Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode
- Choosing the Logic Type and Port Configuration
- Selecting the Output Direction
- Configuring the Clock Signal
- Generating Digital Data
- Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode
- Selecting the Input Direction
- Selecting the Data Parameters
- Digital Data
- Display
- RF Output
- Signal Loss While Working with a Spectrum Analyzer
- Signal Loss While Working with a Mixer
- Sweep
- Amplitude Does Not Change in List or Step Sweep
- Error Messages
- Front Panel Tests
- Licenses
- Contacting Keysight Technologies
- How to Obtain the Security Features Document
- Using Secure Display
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xiv Keysight EXG and MXG Signal Generators User’s GuideContentsClock Timing for Parallel Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425Clock Timing for Parallel Interleaved Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427Clock Timing for Serial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428Clock Timing for Phase and Skew Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429Connecting the Clock Source and the Device Under Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431Data Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434Setting up the Signal Generator Baseband Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434Accessing the N5102A Module User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434Choosing the Logic Type and Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435Selecting the Output Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436Selecting the Data Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436Configuring the Clock Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439Generating Digital Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444Accessing the N5102A Module User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444Selecting the Input Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445Choosing the Logic Type and Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445Configuring the Clock Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446Selecting the Data Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450Digital Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45218. TroubleshootingDisplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454The Display is Too Dark to Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454The Display Turns Black when Using USB Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454Signal Generator Lock–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455No RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455Power Supply Shuts Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455No Modulation at the RF Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455RF Output Power too Low. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455Signal Loss While Working with a Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456Signal Loss While Working with a Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459Cannot Turn Off Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459Sweep Appears Stalled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459Incorrect List Sweep Dwell Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459List Sweep Information is Missing from a Recalled Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459Amplitude Does Not Change in List or Step Sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460Internal Media Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460Instrument State Saved but the Register is Empty or Contains the Wrong State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460USB Media Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460Instrument Recognizes USB Media Connection, but Does Not Display Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
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