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Table of Contentsvi AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSequence File Text Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tutorials2-54 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-33: The Select File list4. Push the Drive... side menu button. The S

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-55View the SampleWaveformDo the following steps to view the waveform you just l

Tutorials2-56 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTutorial 3: Creating and Editing Standard Function WaveformsThis tutorial sho

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-57Figure 2-35: Waveform editor initial screenCreate a Sine WaveDo the following

Tutorials2-58 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-36: The Standard Function dialog box4. Confirm that the knob icon is

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-59Figure 2-37: Standard sine wave function created in the Waveform EditorMath O

Tutorials2-60 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual6. Select Mul item using the general purpose knob.7. Push the b button once t

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-613. Push the OK side button. The Input Filename dialog box appears, as shown i

Tutorials2-62 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOutput the WaveformDo the following steps to load and output the saved wavefo

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-63Tutorial 4: Editing a Waveform Using Quick EditorQuick editor is a function t

List of FiguresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual viiList of FiguresFigure 1-1: Rear panel power switch, fuse holder, and pow

Tutorials2-64 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualEdit a WaveformYou can only edit the waveform within the area between the two

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-652. Move the left cursor to position 2808 by pushing the 2, 8, 0, 8, and ENTER

Tutorials2-66 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIf you connected an oscilloscope to the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-67Tutorial 5: Using the Equation EditorYou can create a waveform by creating, c

Tutorials2-68 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual6. Push the EDIT bottom button.7. Push the EDIT side button. The equation edi

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-693. Push the OK side button to close the viewer screen.4. Push the Close side

Tutorials2-70 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTutorial 6: Creating and Running Waveform SequencesThe sequence editor lets y

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-71Creating WaveformsYou will create five waveforms using standard functions. Ta

Tutorials2-72 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-43: Waveforms created at the same time in three windowsOpen the Sequ

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-732. Push the New Sequence side button. The sequence table to create a new sequ

List of Figuresviii AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-43: Waveforms created at the same time in three windows . . .

Tutorials2-74 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIn the sequence file used as subsequence, the Wait Trigger, Goto <N> an

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-7512. Repeat steps 10 and 11 to enter the repeat count for lines 2 through 4 as

Tutorials2-76 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSave the SubsequenceDo the following steps to save the subsequence table info

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-774. Push the CLEAR MENU bottom to make the a and ' buttons enable to move

Tutorials2-78 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual2. Push the Event Jump bottom button. The screen as shown in Figure 2-47 appe

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-7911. Go to Next and Go to Specified Line menu items appear on the side menu (s

Tutorials2-80 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-49: Example of sequence (MAINSEQ.seq)23. Save the sequence table in

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-81Load and Run theSequence FilesDo the following steps to load and run the sequ

Tutorials2-82 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThis causes the sequence to jump to line 3. When line 3 completes output of t

Reference

List of FiguresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual ixFigure 3-44: Outline flow for Jitter waveform creation . . . . . . . . .

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1ReferenceThis section provides the following information: Editor operations overview

Reference3-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMenus Table 3-1 lists the four main menus in the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-3Menu StructuresThis section describes the structures for the menu system. The four main

Menu Structures3-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSetup Menu HierarchyMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPo

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-5SETUP (cont.)MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up or

Menu Structures3-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuDe

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-7MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuDe

Menu Structures3-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSaves/restores current settingsSave/RestoreMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSub

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-9MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuDe

List of Figuresx AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-5: Sequence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Menu Structures3-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-11MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-13EDIT Menu HierarchyMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPo

Menu Structures3-14 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-15MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-16 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-17MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-18 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-19MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

List of FiguresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xiFigure B-41: Relationship between trigger signal and waveform output . .

Menu Structures3-20 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-21MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-22 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-23MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-24 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-25MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-26 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAPPL Menu HierarchyMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPo

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-27MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-28 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-29MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

List of Tablesxii AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualList of TablesTable 1-1: AWG710&AWG710B waveform editors . . . . .

Menu Structures3-30 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualUtility Menu HierarchyMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemen

Menu StructuresAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-31MainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

Menu Structures3-32 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMainmenuBottommenuSidemenuSubbottommenuSubsidemenuPop-up ordialog menuD

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-33The Setup Menu ScreenThis section describes the key elements of the Setup menu screen,

The Setup Menu Screen3-34 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 3-2: Waveform parameter icons Element Description Element D

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-35Extended Operation Displays the Extended Operation side menu to s

The Setup Menu Screen3-36 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Waveform/Sequence MenuThe Waveform/Sequence menu is used for

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-37 The destination of a line jump specified in the sequence table

The Setup Menu Screen3-38 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Vertical MenuThe Vertical menu lets you set waveform (analog

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-39Offset(except option 02)This button lets you set the waveform out

List of TablesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xiiiTable 3-22: Setup general parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Setup Menu Screen3-40 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Horizontal MenuThe Horizontal menu lets you set waveform (ana

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-41Clock OutThe instrument also outputs the internal clock signal to

The Setup Menu Screen3-42 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual(1) 50Ω terminated to VBB (-1.3V)(2) 50Ω terminated with AC coupl

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-43Clock Src (AWG710B only)This button lets you set the instrument m

The Setup Menu Screen3-44 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Run Mode MenuPush the SETUP on the front–panel and the Run Mo

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-45number of repetition to Infinite, the signal will continue to out

The Setup Menu Screen3-46 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Software Jump. During waveform output of any line, the control

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-47Slope (or Polarity)This button lets you set the external trigger

The Setup Menu Screen3-48 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIntervalThe internal trigger source is a pulse generator that aut

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-49Save SetupThis button lets you save the current instrument settin

List of Tablesxiv AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-13: Auxiliary inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Setup Menu Screen3-50 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Extended Operation MenuThe Extended Operation is the menu whi

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-51Waveform, Pattern and Sequence Waveform OutputAWG710&AWG710B

The Setup Menu Screen3-52 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAutomatic Reloading ofOutput FilesA file that has been loaded and

The Setup Menu ScreenAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-53Starting and StoppingOutputWhen you load or create a waveform in

The Setup Menu Screen3-54 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTurning Marker OutputOn and Off (AWG710Bonly)Push the ALL MARKER

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-55The Graphical Waveform EditorThis section describes the Graphical Waveform editor. The

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-56 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 3-8 provides a description of the Waveform editor s

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-57Table 3-9 provides a description of the Waveform editor b

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-58 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe File MenuThe File menu controls loading, saving, and

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-59Insert From File...You can insert another waveform file i

List of TablesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xvTable D-6: Double exponential pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-60 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe instrument replaces, inserts, adds, or multiplies the

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-61CutThe Cut command deletes the edit area waveform and mar

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-62 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual1. Move an active cursor to the location in the waveform

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-63Use the general purpose knob or numeric keys to specify t

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-64 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExpand...The Expand... command horizontally expands (scal

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-65Horizontal Invert...The Horizontal Invert... command hori

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-66 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualShift Register Generator...The Shift Register Generator..

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-67The Shift Register Generator dialog box lets you define t

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-68 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Specify the register tap position(s) by selecting the

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-69Do the following steps to specify a pattern:1. Move the c

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The Graphical Waveform Editor3-70 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Import Pattern function lets you read waveform or pat

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-715. Push the Cancel side button. This cancels the Set Patt

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-72 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe Tools MenuThe Tools menu performs mathematical operat

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-73Square Root G(x) = F1(x) | : F1(x) ≥ 0G(x) = - F1(x)

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-74 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCompare... Creates a new waveform that is the comparison

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-75Compare...Figure 3-13 shows an example of the output of s

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-76 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDo the following steps to do a comparison math operation

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-772. Push Tools (bottom)!Convolution... (pop–up)!OK (side).

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-78 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDigital Filter...The Digital Filter... command applies a

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-79Do the following steps to digitally filter a waveform:1.

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xviiGeneral Safety SummaryReview the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prev

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-80 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Push the OK side button to update the current window w

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-81Do the following steps to view two waveforms in an XY dis

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-82 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTo do the Zoom/Pan, do the following steps:1. If more tha

The Graphical Waveform EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-83Figure 3-16: Settings dialog boxWindow and General are tw

The Graphical Waveform Editor3-84 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 3-22: Setup general parametersParameter Description

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-85The Pattern EditorThe Pattern Editor lets you create and edit data to output the analo

The Pattern Editor3-86 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualStarting the Pattern EditorTo start the Pattern Editor, push EDIT (f

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-87The File MenuThe File menu command descriptions are the same as thos

The Pattern Editor3-88 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCode Conversion ProcessThe outline for the code conversion procedure

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-89Code Conversion TableWhen you push the Edit... side button, the code

General Safety Summaryxviii AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSymbols and TermsTerms in this Manual. These terms may appear i

The Pattern Editor3-90 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOperations in the dialog box can be made as follows: A pattern must

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-91Executing ConversionFollow the steps below to execute code conversio

The Pattern Editor3-92 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSelecting Data Bits to EditLike the waveform editor, the pattern edi

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-93Do the following to copy data from one bit to another. The following

The Pattern Editor3-94 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-21: Area cursorsCreating a PatternThe New Pattern command o

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-95Creating Standard PatternsThe counter dialog box lets you specify th

The Pattern Editor3-96 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual5. Specify bit width in the Data Range From and Data Range To. These

The Pattern EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-97Operations in the dialog box are as follows: Use the y or b button

The Pattern Editor3-98 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIf necessary, you can change the pattern value by moving the cursor

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-99Quick EditingQuick edit allows you to modify and output the currently edited waveform

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xixPrefaceThis manual provides user information for the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Wavef

Quick Editing3-100 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-24: A waveform example under quick editingQuick Edit ModeUsing

Quick EditingAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-101When you cancel the changes and quit the quick editor, the instrument co

Quick Editing3-102 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualVERTICAL SCALE KnobThe cursor–to–cursor data is scaled vertically with t

Quick EditingAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1034. Specify the modification area using the cursors.5. Press the Quick ED

Quick Editing3-104 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMoving the CursorDuring execution of Quick Edit, you can change the targ

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-105The Table EditorEditing in the graphic display lets you see the shape of the waveform

The Table Editor3-106 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-26: Table Editor windowEditing The Table DataThe Numeric Inp

The Table EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-107 To look at the waveform area outside the current display area, scrol

The Table Editor3-108 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-109The Equation EditorThe Equation editor is an ASCII text editor that includes menus an

Prefacexx AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualConventionsThis manual uses the following conventions: Front–panel button and co

The Equation Editor3-110 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualStarting the Equation EditorTo start the Equation editor, push EDI

The Equation EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-111Using the Equation EditorThe text display area and character palet

The Equation Editor3-112 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFront-Panel Edit ControlsTable 3-31 describes the front–panel butt

The Equation EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-113Figure 3-28: Text selection (example)Cutting, Copying, andPasting

The Equation Editor3-114 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualUsing an ExternalKeyboardYou can connect a 101– or 106– keyboard t

The Equation EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-115Compiling EquationsThe instrument cannot directly output an equati

The Equation Editor3-116 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-29: File list listing two waveforms createdCompiling from

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-117The Sequence EditorThe Sequence editor is used to create a sequence file. A sequence

The Sequence Editor3-118 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 3-33: Sequence table columnsColumn DescriptionSequence file

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-119NOTE. Infinity setting in Repeat Count and all settings in Wait Tr

PrefaceAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual xxiRelated ManualsFollowing are additional manuals that are available for the AWG71

The Sequence Editor3-120 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSequence Table EditingThis section describes the sequence table ed

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-121Cutting a LineYou can cut a selected line to the paste buffer. Do

The Sequence Editor3-122 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSequence Table FieldsLineIndicates the line number of each row of

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1231. Push Data Entry (bottom)!Infinity (side) to toggle between On a

The Sequence Editor3-124 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Do the following steps to set the Goto <N> value:1. Move th

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-125You can define two types of conditional jumps: a Logic Jump and a

The Sequence Editor3-126 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual5. Use the general purpose knob, the front panel arrow buttons or

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-127To enable or disable Strobe functionality in the Event Jump screen

The Sequence Editor3-128 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFor more information, refer to the AWGControl:EVENt:SOFTware[:IMMe

The Sequence EditorAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-129Figure 3-33: Compiling and storing sequences and subsequencesDefin

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The Sequence Editor3-130 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-131The APPL MenuThe following applications are in the APPL menu: Disk application Netw

The APPL Menu3-132 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOperation Flow1. Select APPL (front–panel)!Application (bottom)!Disk (si

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1334. Press Isolated Pulse bottom button, and select an isolated pulse from

The APPL Menu3-134 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual7. If needed, you can repeat adjusting the superpose parameters in this

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-135Isolated PulseIsolated pulse lets you superpose a pulse onto the convert

The APPL Menu3-136 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCreating Isolated PulseTwo parameters are important to create an isolate

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-137Use the following steps to modify the waveform.First, you need to extrac

The APPL Menu3-138 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSuperpose ParametersThe superpose parameters are used to define an isola

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-139Generating WaveformThe magnetic disk reading waveform is generated based

Getting Started

The APPL Menu3-140 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualNetwork ApplicationThis application creates a network test signal to ana

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1412. Select a standard network signal by pressing either bottom button, se

The APPL Menu3-142 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-42: Side menu for selecting the Isolated pulse5. Press Read fro

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-143Figure 3-43: Execution of superposing10. Select Superpose (bottom)!Save.

The APPL Menu3-144 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualLine Code ConversionLine code conversion inputs the binary bit pattern a

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-145Superpose ParametersTable 3-40 lists the standard defined superpose netw

The APPL Menu3-146 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualGenerating WaveformThe network test reading waveform is generated based

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-147Jitter Composer ApplicationThis application creates signals with jitter

The APPL Menu3-148 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOperation Flow1. Select APPL (front–panel)!Application (bottom)!Jitter C

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1493. Select a waveform/pattern file from the file list to load the wavefor

The APPL Menu3-150 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual6. Select Compose (bottom)!Execute (side) to generate the jitter wavefor

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-151Input dataThe specified pattern or waveform file is used as input data.

The APPL Menu3-152 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualJitter composerparametersThe following parameters are provided to be spe

The APPL MenuAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-153Figure 3-50: Jitter parameters and jitter waveformf1f2f3f4f5f6f7f8f9f10f

The APPL Menu3-154 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualGenerating WaveformThe jitter waveform is generated based on the input d

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-155The UTILITY WindowThis section describes the utility settings that can be made to the

The UTILITY Window3-156 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAbout Key OperationYou can use the PC keyboard for menu operations

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-157Formatting a Floppy DiskThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform G

The UTILITY Window3-158 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualScreen Display Enable/DisableIn some instances, such as having the

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-159Internal Clock (Date and Time)Do the following steps to set the dat

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-1Getting StartedThis section provides the following information: Description and featur

The UTILITY Window3-160 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDo the following steps to execute the Secure function:1. Push UTILI

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-161Figure 3-51: GPIB setup screen menu2. Select GPIB for remote contro

The UTILITY Window3-162 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualEthernet NetworkingThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Genera

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-163Figure 3-52: Network setup screen menuTo let the network recognize

The UTILITY Window3-164 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Obtain an IP address automatically:e. Move the cursor to DHCP cli

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-165The ping command sends a packet to the remote computer specified by

The UTILITY Window3-166 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOptional ParametersYou can set the DHCP Lease Time, NFS Timeout and

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-1672. Push the Drive1 side button for setting a remote file system as

The UTILITY Window3-168 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualYou can use all the file system existing under the node you specifi

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-169FTP LinkSet the FTP Server to enable you to enter into the hard dis

WARRANTYTektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one

Getting Started1-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 32.4 M–word waveform memory (62.8 M optional):AWG710B16.2 M–word wavef

The UTILITY Window3-170 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualHardcopyThe image on the screen can be output to a file. Use a hard

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-171Figure 3-57: Hardcopy setup screen2. Select Hard Copy Format using

The UTILITY Window3-172 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-58: Hardcopy complete message box3. Push the OK side butto

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-173The calibration must be performed in the following cases: After a

The UTILITY Window3-174 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDo the following steps to execute the calibration:1. Push the RUN b

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-175An error in the digital to analog converter (DAC) may be reported i

The UTILITY Window3-176 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 3-45: Diagnostic categories and error codesCategories Error c

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-177Sequence memory 5000 Sequence memory test error5100 Data bus test e

The UTILITY Window3-178 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual7511 to 7514 5dB attenuator 1 test error (CH1 to CH1)7520 5dB atten

The UTILITY WindowAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-179Upgrading the System SoftwareThe system software in the AWG710&

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-3 An adjustment of focused color. Refer to Focused Color on page 3-158 f

The UTILITY Window3-180 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-181Capturing WaveformsThis section explains how to transfer waveforms from the instrumen

Capturing Waveforms3-182 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualProcedures for Capturing WaveformsDo the following steps to captur

Capturing WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-183b. Select a source instrument from the list.c. Push the OK side bu

Capturing Waveforms3-184 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAbout Transferred FilesWhen you capture a waveform from a selected

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-185Waveform Programming LanguageThis section describes the Waveform Programming Language

Waveform Programming Language3-186 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualUser–Defined VariablesAll user–defined variable names mu

Waveform Programming LanguageAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-187Waveform FilesSome commands accept a waveform file name

Waveform Programming Language3-188 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIn a waveform expression, the data length of the file cr

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-189Command DescriptionsThe WPL commands are listed in alphabetical order. Mathematical f

Getting Started1-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIncoming InspectionInspect the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Gen

Command Descriptions3-190 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualBrf( ) The brf() statement creates a new waveform file by passing

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-191Code( ) The code() statement executes code conversion.GroupWavefo

Command Descriptions3-192 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualArguments"output_filename" is the complete file name (f

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-193Syntax"output_filename" = corr("filename1", &

Command Descriptions3-194 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDelete( ) The delete() statement deletes the specified file name

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-195Expand( ) The Expand() statement horizontally expands (scales) th

Command Descriptions3-196 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualstart_point is the location of the first data point to extract fr

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-197incr is a value or expression used with the optional step keyword

Command Descriptions3-198 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualatten is the inhibit zone attenuation factor, in dB. The range of

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-199Arguments"output_filename" is the complete file name (f

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-5Power Cord OptionsTable 1-2 lists the power cords available with the AWG

Command Descriptions3-200 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualArguments"output_filename" is the complete file name (f

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-201min(a, b) Returns smaller (minimum) value of a and b.noise() Gene

Command Descriptions3-202 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMath OperatorsTable 3-48 lists the programming language math oper

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-203Norm( ) The norm() statement performs a normalization operation o

Command Descriptions3-204 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualreg_size specifies the number of registers in the pseudo–random g

Command DescriptionsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-205Variables (predefined) The following table lists predefined progr

Command Descriptions3-206 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualWrite( )The write() statement writes the specified text to a new

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-207Programming ExamplesThe following eight equation programming examples are described b

Programming Examples3-208 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualWhen you perform the operation between the waveforms which have a

Programming ExamplesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-209Figure 3-64: Waveform generated by the Example 2 equationExample

Getting Started1-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAccessoriesStandard AccessoriesThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform

Programming Examples3-210 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe write command writes the specified text to the specified file

Programming ExamplesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-211Figure 3-66: Sequence generated by the Example 3 equationExample

Programming Examples3-212 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe MOD02.WFM signal is 0.5 if the marker1 signal of the MOD01.WF

Programming ExamplesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-213Figure 3-68: Noise waveforms after filteringExample 6The followin

Programming Examples3-214 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe waveforms generated by the previous equation file are compose

Programming ExamplesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-215The following text describes what happens in this example:1. The

Programming Examples3-216 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualsize = 1000clock = 1e8num = 4' Sub-sequencewrite("SUBSE

Programming ExamplesAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-217Figure 3-70: Gaussian noise and ramp waveforms

Programming Examples3-218 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-219File ConversionThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator has the ability to

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-7SMA precision delay cable, 5 ns, Male–Male 015–0561–00SMA T–connector, M

File Conversion3-220 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual TDS.ISF to WaveformA waveform file generated with a Tektronix TDS300

File ConversionAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-221Format 2: Repetitions of three numeric values listed on a line:0.1,1,0

File Conversion3-222 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExecuting File ConversionThis command converts the file you selected i

File ConversionAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-2234. Select a conversion type using the general purpose knob or the y or

File Conversion3-224 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-225File ManagementThis section describes the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Gener

File Management3-226 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFile OperationsFor file operations, you can select Single Window or Do

File ManagementAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-227Moving DirectoriesDo the following steps to move to a different direct

File Management3-228 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual5. Push Select (side) button to make the window listing the file to be

File ManagementAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-229Renaming FilesDo the following steps to rename a file:1. Select a file

Getting Started1-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOptionsThis subsection describes the following options available with th

File Management3-230 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFile Operation in Double WindowsWhen the Window bottom button is displ

File ManagementAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-231When you display the double windows, the Select side button will be av

File Management3-232 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-74: Overwrite confirmationYou cannot copy or move a directory

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-233FG ModeThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides the Function Gene

FG Mode3-234 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualChange the generator modeAWG mode to FG modeThe instrument initializes in the

FG ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-235Waveform typeSelect the Waveform typeYou can select Sine, Triangle, Square, Ra

FG Mode3-236 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualParametersOutput parametersThe output parameter menu selections are the same f

FG ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-237Amplitude The amplitude output voltage range is from 0.020 Vp–p to 2.000 Vp–p

FG Mode3-238 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMarker signalMarker1 and Marker2 signals are generated and output from MARKER

FG ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-239Frequency and ResolutionWhile operating in FG mode, the output frequency deter

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-9Option 11 (RemovableHard disk)This option transposes an internal hard di

FG Mode3-240 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 3-81: Pulse sub–side menu (except option 02)3. Push the RUN (front) but

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-241Waveform Mixing ModeThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides the

Waveform Mixing Mode3-242 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualChange the generator modeAWG mode to WaveformMixing modeThe instr

Waveform Mixing ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-243File... menuLoad A File...Load B File...Select two files, wavefor

Waveform Mixing Mode3-244 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual The file loaded to Waveforms A and B cannot be edited on the Ed

Waveform Mixing ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-245waveform or pattern file loaded in a waveform A or a waveform B.

Waveform Mixing Mode3-246 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualB is small, it repeats until it becomes the number of points of a

Waveform Mixing ModeAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-247Save/Restore SetupYou can save and restore the instrument output

Waveform Mixing Mode3-248 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-249Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)Synchronous Operation is a feature that allo

Getting Started1-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualInstallationBefore installation, refer to the Safety Summary section at

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)3-250 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualrestrictionsThere are the following restrict

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-251Figure 3-86: Synchronous Operation cable con

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)3-252 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualChange the generator modeAWG mode toSynchron

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-253Setup screenFigure 3-88: Synchronous Operati

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)3-254 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSetting a Slave IP addressThe IP address of

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-255Connection with SlaveConnection and disconne

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)3-256 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTrigger Timing CalibrationThis calibration m

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 3-257Save/Restore SetupYou can save and restore t

Synchronous Operation Mode (AWG710B only)3-258 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

Appendices

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-11Check FuseCheck the fuse that it is the proper type and rating.Remove t

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-1Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)This section contains the AWG710B Arbitrary Wavefor

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualElectrical SpecificationTable A-1: Operation modes

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-3Sequence counter 1 to 65 536 and InfiniteWaveform d

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDifferential nonlinearity Within ±1/2 LSBIntegral n

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-5Range 500 mVp–p to 1 Vp–p, into a 50 Ω loadnDC Accu

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualRise and fall times (20 % to 80 %), Ty p i c a l<

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-74The characteristics are specified at the end of th

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-13: Auxiliary inputs Characteristics Descri

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-9Figure A-1: Signal TimingTrigger Hold off (109.5 cl

Getting Started1-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualStandby PowerPush the PRINCIPAL POWER SWITCH (shown in Figure 1-1) on t

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-2: Gated Mode 1. After RUN starting, Gate

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-11Figure A-3: Enhanced mode 1. Sequence 1Analog Outp

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-4: Sequence 2 2. Sequence 2Line No. Wavef

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-13Figure A-5: Sequence 33. Sequence 3Line No. Wavefo

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-14 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-6: 3-1. Sequence 4 4. Sequence 44-1. Even

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-15Figure A-7: The cable connection between units in

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-16 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-8: Output Voltage Window ( into 50Ω to GN

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-17Figure A-9: Output part equivalent circuit of MARK

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-18 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-14: Event Input Characteristics Descriptio

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-19Frequency range 125 MHz to 4.2 GHzNote: Slew rate

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-13Figure 1-1: Rear panel power switch, fuse holder, and power connectorPR

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-20 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-19: Function Generator (FG)Characteristics

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-21Table A-20: Display Characteristics DescriptionDis

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-22 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-24: Installation requirement Characteristi

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-23DynamicsRandom vibrationOperating 2.646 m/s2 rms (

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-24 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-10: Dimensions231 mm (9.10 inch)433 mm (1

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-25Certification and CompliancesThe certification and

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710B)A-26 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPollution degreePollution Degree 2 (as defined in

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-27Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)This section con

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-28 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualElectrical SpecificationTable A-30: Operation modes

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-29Table A-32: Clock generatorCharacteristics Descript

Getting Started1-14 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPower OnPush the ON/STBY switch (shown in Figure 1-2) on the lower left

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-30 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOffset-0.5 V to 0.5 V, into a 50 Ω loadRangeResolut

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-31Table A-35: Filter (except option 02)Characteristic

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-32 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual10 MHz Reference clock outAmplitude, Typical ≥ 1.2

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-33Table A-39: Auxiliary inputs Characteristics Descri

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-34 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure A-11: Signal TimingTrigger Hold off (109.5 c

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-35Table A-40: Event Input Characteristics Description

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-36 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-42: Function Generator (FG)Characteristics

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-37Table A-43: Display Characteristics DescriptionDisp

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-38 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable A-47: Installation requirement Characteristic

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-39Figure A-12: DimensionsTable A-49: Mechanical Chara

Getting StartedAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-15Power-On DiagnosticsThe instrument automatically runs power–on self tes

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-40 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCertification and CompliancesThe certification and

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual A-41Table A-51: Installation category and Pollution deg

Appendix A: Specifications (AWG710)A-42 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-1Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)Two types of Performance Verification pro

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Instructions for menu selection use the

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-3The result of the diagnostics are shown a

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPush any bottom or menu button (other tha

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-5Figure B-2: Calibration result message bo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPerformance TestsThis section contains a

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-7PrerequisitesThe tests in this section co

Getting Started1-16 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualRepackaging for ShipmentIf this instrument is shipped by commercial tra

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual10. Adapter SMA (female) to N(male), 50 Ω

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-9Figure B-3: EVENT IN connector pins and s

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual5. Remove the floppy disk from the flopp

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-11PerformanceCheck/Adjustment FilesTable B

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual12 S1024.WFM(PT_xxxxx.SEQ) 21024 400 MHz

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-13Operating Mode TestsThe following proced

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-14 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDo the following steps to set the AWG710

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-15Figure B-6: Triggered mode initial test

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-16 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual6. Follow the substeps below to set the

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-17Check Gated Mode1. Set the oscilloscope

Operating Basics

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-18 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuale. Push 1, 0, 0 and M (SHIFT+7) keys in

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-19Amplitude and Offset Accuracy Tests (Nor

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-20 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual2. Set the DMM controls as follows:3. Fo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-21c. Push the FORCE EVENT button.d. Write

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-22 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuald. Push 0, ., 0, 2 and ENTER keys in thi

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-23Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-24 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Push SETUP (front–panel)!Run Mode (bo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-25d. Push the CH1 output button to turn on

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-26 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Load

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-27Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-28 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Push SETUP (front–panel)!Run Mode (bo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-29e. Push the FORCE EVENT button.11. Repea

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-30 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Load

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-31Pulse Response Tests (Normal Out), (exce

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-32 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Load

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-33Trigger Input TestsThese procedures chec

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-34 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Set the function generator controls a

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-35Figure B-16: Trigger signal and waveform

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-36 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualc. Check that no waveform is being displ

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-37Event Input and Enhanced Mode TestsThese

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-1Operating BasicsThis section provides the following information: The Controls and Conn

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-38 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Set the oscilloscope controls as foll

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-39Figure B-21: Waveform while all ground d

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-40 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Close SW2 of the ground closure to ge

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-41c. Open SW3 of the ground closure to deg

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-42 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualb. Verify that the oscilloscope displays

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-43d. Verify that the oscilloscope displays

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-44 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Verify that the waveform displayed on

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-45f. Close SW5 of the ground closure again

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-46 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExternal Clock Input and VCO Out Output

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-47a. Set the signal generator controls as

Operating Basics2-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-1: Front panel controls (AWG710)MARKER OUT connectorsOutputs m

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-48 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualVCO OUT Output Frequency and 10 MHz Refe

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-49b. Set the function generator (AFG310) c

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-50 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMarker Output TestsThese procedures chec

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-51a. Push UTILITY (front–panel)!System (bo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-52 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the AWG710B

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-53b. Push SETUP (front–panel)!Extended Ope

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)B-54 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-55Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-56 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Instructions for menu selection use the

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-57The result of the diagnostics are shown a

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-3Figure 2-2: Front panel controls (AWG710B)AWG710BARBITRARY WAVEFORM GEN

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-58 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPush any bottom or menu button (other tha

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-59Figure B-36: Calibration result message b

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-60 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPerformance TestsThis section contains a

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-61PrerequisitesThe tests in this section co

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-62 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure B-37: EVENT IN connector pins and

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-63Figure B-38: Loading file; selecting stor

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-64 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualPerformanceCheck/Adjustment FilesTable B-

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-6512 S1024.WFM(PT_xxxxx.SEQ) 21024 400 MHz

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-66 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOperating Mode TestsThe following procedu

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-67Do the following steps to set the AWG710

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual iTable of Contents Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics2-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-3: Front panel keypad areaGeneral Purpose knobSelects a menu i

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-68 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure B-40: Triggered mode initial test

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-696. Follow the substeps below to set the A

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-70 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCheck Gated Mode1. Set the oscilloscope c

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-71e. Push 1, 0, 0 and M (SHIFT+7) keys in t

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-72 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualAmplitude and Offset Accuracy Tests (Norm

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-73Figure B-43: Amplitude accuracy initial t

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-74 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual5. Do the following substeps to set the A

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-75d. Write the DMM reading as a negative vo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-76 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Do the following substeps to set the A

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-77Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-5Figure 2-4: Front panel trigger and output controlsQUICK EDIT buttonEnt

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-78 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Push SETUP (front–panel)!Run Mode (bot

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-79d. Push the CH1 output button to turn on

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-80 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Loadi

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-81Amplitude, Offset Accuracy and Rise Time

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-82 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Push SETUP (front–panel)!Run Mode (bot

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-83c. Connect the adapter, terminator, and c

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-84 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Loadi

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-85Pulse Response Tests (Normal Out), (excep

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-86 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual4. Load the PULSE.WFM file.Refer to Loadi

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-87Trigger Input TestsThese procedures check

Operating Basics2-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualRear PanelFigure 2-5 and 2-6 show the rear panel signal and power conne

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-88 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Set the function generator controls as

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-89Figure B-50: Trigger signal and waveform

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-90 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualc. Check that no waveform is being displa

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-91Event Input and Enhanced Mode TestsThese

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-92 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual3. Set the oscilloscope controls as follo

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-93Figure B-55: Waveform while all ground di

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-94 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Close SW2 of the ground closure to gen

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-95Figure B-58: Waveform output when the SW3

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-96 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuald. Verify that the oscilloscope displays

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-97c. Verify that the oscilloscope displays

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-7Figure 2-6: Rear panel signal and power connectors (AWG710B)AWG615AWG61

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-98 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual1/4 Clock Frequency and 10 MHz Reference

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-99b. Set the function generator (AFG310) co

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-100 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMarker Output TestsThese procedures chec

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual B-1013. Follow the substeps below to set the

Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710)B-102 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manuala. Disconnect the 50 Ω precision termina

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual C-1Appendix C: Inspection and CleaningInspect and clean the instrument as often as operati

Appendix C: Inspection and CleaningC-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCleaning Procedure —Exterior1. Remove loose dust on

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-1Appendix D: Sample WaveformsThe files listed below are included in the route directory

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualWaveform File DescriptionsThis subsection describes the 22

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-3Table D-3: Lorentz pulseFile name LORENTZ_P.WFM Made with e

Operating Basics2-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualMenu OperationsThis section describes the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable D-5: Squared sine pulseFile name SQU_SIN.WFM Made wit

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-5Table D-7: Nyquist pulseFile name NYQUIST.WFM Made with equ

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable D-8: Linear frequency sweepFile name LIN_SWP.WFM Made

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-7Table D-10: Amplitude modulationFile name AM.WFM Made with

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable D-12: Pulse width modulationFile name PWM.WFM Made wi

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-9Table D-15: Isolated pulse for disk applicationFile name PR

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable D-17: Isolated pulse for disk applicationFile name E

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual D-11Table D-19: Isolated pulse for network applicationFile nam

Appendix D: Sample WaveformsD-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable D-22: Isolated pulse for network applicationFile nam

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual E-1Appendix E: File Transfer Interface OutlineThe AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Ge

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-9Menu ElementsPushing a front–panel menu button displays the screen and

Appendix E: File Transfer Interface OutlineE-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-1Appendix F: MiscellaneousThis appendix covers the following items. Sampling theorem D

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualIn actual practice, when function f(x)is expressed by n values

Appendix F: MiscellaneousAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-3IntegrationThe integ() function integrates numerically based o

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualConvolutionThe operation expressed by the following equation i

Appendix F: MiscellaneousAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-5CorrelationThe operation expressed by the following equation i

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualUnlike convolution, the result of A×B and B×A are different in

Appendix F: MiscellaneousAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-7Code ConversionOn the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Ge

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExamplesThe following examples show data bits to be written. I

Appendix F: MiscellaneousAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-9 Converting NRZ data to NRZI. Two bits are generated for each

Operating Basics2-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualThe pop–up menu example, shown in Figure 2-9, displays a list of choic

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Converting NRZ data to RZ. Two bits are generated for each

Appendix F: MiscellaneousAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual F-110001 01 1111110001 10 0000000001 11 0000000010 01 1111100010

Appendix F: MiscellaneousF-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCode Conversion TableText FilesThe code conversion table is o

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual G-1Appendix G: Sequence File Text FormatThe sequence file saved by the sequence editor is

Appendix G: Sequence File Text FormatG-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFor example,"SINE.WFM", "TRIANGLE.W

Appendix G: Sequence File Text FormatAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual G-3Jump SettingsAfter the line descriptions, you plac

Appendix G: Sequence File Text FormatG-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExamplesTwo examples are shown here. They are the

Index

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-1Numbers1/4 Clock frequency testsperformance verification, B-981/4 CLOCK OUT, 3-4110

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-11The dialog box example, shown in Figure 2-10, displays a form in which

IndexIndex-2 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualBNF (Backus-Naur form), 3-185CommandsAbsolute, 3-72Add, 3-73Clip, 3-65Close, 3

IndexAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-3delete( ), 3-194deleting files, 2-20Diagnosticsat power on, 3-174calibration,

IndexIndex-4 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualfile type extensions, 2-17Filter Through menu button, 3-38floor( ), 3-200flopp

IndexAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-5Interpolation field, 3-84Interval menu button, 3-48Isolated pulsedisk, 3-135ne

IndexIndex-6 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualsqrt( ), 3-201srnd( ), 3-201tan( ), 3-201tanh( ), 3-201Tri(), 3-201Math Functi

IndexAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-7performance verification, B-19, B-72ON/STBYbutton, 2-2, 2-3switch, 1-14, 1-15O

IndexIndex-8 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manualcode(), 3-191conv( ), 3-191copy( ), 3-192corr( ), 3-192cos( ), 3-200cosh( ), 3

IndexAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-9SSame as AWavefrom Mixing, 3-245Same as BWaveform Mixing, 3-246Sample waveform

IndexIndex-10 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSignal edit process, 2-46signal output, 3-51signal output parameters, setting

IndexAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual Index-11creating a sequence list, 2-70creating and editing waveforms, 2-56instrument

Operating Basics2-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualNumeric InputYou can enter numeric values by using either the numeric

IndexIndex-12 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-13Figure 2-12: Keypad buttonsThe G, M, k, m, µ, n, and p are unit button

Table of Contentsii AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSetup Menu Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics2-14 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualText InputWhen you need to assign a name to a waveform file or equatio

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-15Shortcut ControlsFigure 2-14 shows the shortcut buttons and knobs that

Operating Basics2-16 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTable 2-3: Shortcut controlsControls DescriptionVERTICALDisplays the V

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-17File ManagementThis section is an overview of the instrument commands

Operating Basics2-18 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualLocating FilesThere are three locations for storing waveform data on t

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-19Copying FilesDo the following steps to copy a file (single window):1.

Operating Basics2-20 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualDeleting FilesDo the following steps to delete a file:1. Push EDIT (fr

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-21Figure 2-15: Files and directories with read only attributeSaving File

Operating Basics2-22 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualTo save waveform data to a new file name, push File (bottom)!Save As (

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-233. Push Directory (bottom)!Archive (side). The instrument displays the

Table of ContentsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual iiiThe Table Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics2-24 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualQuick ViewBefore loading or handling a file, you sometimes want to loo

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-25Figure 2-18: Viewing a file by Quick View functionPush the OK side men

Operating Basics2-26 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualEditor OverviewThis section introduces the editor screen, describes th

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-27Main Edit ScreenTo display the main Edit screen, push the EDIT front–p

Operating Basics2-28 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualLoading a Waveform Fileto EditThe default Edit screen displays a list

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-29Editor Screen ElementsFigure 2-21 shows elements that are common to ma

Operating Basics2-30 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualCursors and EditingThe edit window cursors define the data affected by

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-31Followings are more cursor operations that are available by using the

Operating Basics2-32 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualOpening Multiple Editor Windows. Do the following steps to load wavef

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-33Quitting EditorsThere are three methods to quit an editor.Using the Fi

Table of Contentsiv AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExpand( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics2-34 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSetup OverviewThe Setup screen is where you load and set up the wavefo

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-35Table 2-10: Setup screen parameter icons Icon Description Icon Descrip

Operating Basics2-36 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualLoading a Waveform Fileto OutputDo the following steps to load a wavef

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-37buffer, you must save the currently edited waveform, pattern, sequence

Operating Basics2-38 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualEditing a WaveformTo edit the loaded waveform file, push the Edit... s

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-39Outputting a WaveformTo output a loaded waveform, push the CH 1 OUT an

Operating Basics2-40 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualON/OFF buttons. To stop the waveform output, push the RUN button so th

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-41Theory of OperationThis section presents an overview of the AWG710&

Operating Basics2-42 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualExtended operation. Selecting a Extended operation from the Extended O

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-43Figure 2-27: AWG710 block diagramVCO(Hi/Lo band)EXT REFCLOCK(10 MHz)1/

Table of ContentsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual vAppendicesSpecifications (AWG710B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics2-44 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-28: AWG710B block diagramEventControlTriggerControlMemoryAddr

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-45Memory Address Control. The Memory Address Control controls the addres

Operating Basics2-46 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSignal Edit ProcessThis subsection describes the signal edit process.L

Operating BasicsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-47Waveform EditTo enable editing, the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Wavef

Operating Basics2-48 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual

AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-49Tut ori alsThis section contains tutorials to help you learn how to operate the AWG710

Tutorials2-50 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualFigure 2-30: Cable connection between AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform G

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-51Tutorial 1: Instrument SetupThis tutorial shows you how to do some instrument

Tutorials2-52 AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User ManualSet the Date and TimeDo the following steps to set the year:1. Repeatedly pre

TutorialsAWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 2-53Tutorial 2: Loading and Outputting a Sample WaveformThis tutorial shows you h