USER MANUAL AGILENT ACQIRIS 10-BIT DIGITIZERS Models covered: DC122 / DC152 U1062A DC222 / DC252 / DC282 U1065A
Manual Part Number U1092-90004 Edition B-Rev: K, May 2012 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and may not be construed in any way as a commitment by Agilent Technologies, Inc. While Agilent makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and contents of the document it assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. All software described in the document is furnished under license. The software may only be used and copied in accordance with the terms of license.
CONTENTS 1. OUT OF THE BOX ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. Message to the User ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.2. Using this Manual ........................................................................................................................ 5 1.3. Conventions Used in This Manual ...............................
3.8. Special Front Panel Inputs and Controls .................................................................................... 20 3.8.1. Multi-purpose Input & Outputs (I/O A, I/O B) .............................................................. 20 3.8.2. TRIGOUT ...................................................................................................................... 21 3.9. External Trigger Output ...............................................................................................
1. Out of the Box 1.1. Message to the User Congratulations on having purchased an Agilent Technologies Acqiris data conversion product. Acqiris digitizers are high-speed data acquisition modules designed for capturing high frequency electronic signals. To get the most out of the products we recommend that you read this manual carefully. We trust the product you have purchased will meet with your expectations and provide you with a high quality solution to your data conversion applications. 1.2.
1.4. Model Names Agilent Technologies Inc. acquired Acqiris SA and its product lines in December 2006. Use the tables below to cross reference the legacy model name and new Agilent numbers. The legacy model name is what is used in the Acqiris applications and the API. Agilent Model Number U1062A-001 U1062A-002-2F5 U1062A-002-2FZ U1065A-001-FHF U1065A-001-F50 U1065A-002-F50 U1065A-002-FHF U1065A-004-F50 U1065A-004-FHZ 1.5.
• A declaration of conformity • Optional documentation such as a model-dependent document giving Specifications & Characteristics, a Calibration Certificate, or a Performance Verification After carefully unpacking all items, inspect each to ensure there are no signs of visible damage. Also check that all the components received match those listed on the enclosed packing list. Agilent cannot accept responsibility for missing items unless we are notified promptly of any discrepancies.
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2. Installation This chapter describes how to install the hardware and software for Windows and Linux. NOTE: For a first time installation we strongly recommend installing the software before inserting the hardware into the PC. 2.1. System Requirements The following table lists the system configurations that Agilent have tested, and are therefore guaranteed to work. In general, any x86 or x64 (except Itanium) processor should work, but there may be a decrease in performance.
1. From the Agilent MD1 High-Speed Digitizer Software and Product Information CD (M9210-90007) launch the installer. 2. The ‘U1084A Installation’ button provides the option to install the U10xx Digitizer products package to your PC. This includes Device drivers, Soft Front Panel applications and documentation for the Agilent Acqiris 8-Bit digitizer products which are covered by this manual. 3.
2.3. Installing the Software for Linux Please refer to the README file in the /Linux folder of the Software CD-ROM for detailed instructions on how to install the software for Linux systems. 2.4. 1. Installing the Hardware Turn off the power of the PC and the crate in the case of a CompactPCI module. CAUTION: For PCI modules the PC may have to be unplugged to ensure that the PCI bus has no power available. However, CompactPCI crates can be left plugged in since this ensures proper grounding.
3. Product Description 3.1. Overview Simplified Block Diagram once for each channel Signal Input 10-bit 10- bit Input Signal Amplifier SH + ADC DEMUX 256K Acq Mem 50 Ohms TIMEBASE trigger Input Trigger Signal Amplifier TRIGGER circuit Thr DAC 50 Ohms Cal DAC Card Controller PCI Interface PCI Bus The 10-bit DC series products are CompactPCI/PXI compliant and require an appropriate CompactPCI crate.
3.2. Channel Input The 10-bit digitizer family can be configured with a variety of front-end mezzanine boards offering different capabilities. The currently available front end options are detailed below: Front End Option Standard Impedance Bandwidth Guaranteed (typical) / Risetime BW Limiter selections FS Voltage Ranges Maximum Offset / Max. Voltage 50 Ω 2 GHz 20, 200, 700 MHz 0.05 – 5.0 V ±5V 950 MHz ( 1 GHz) 0.35 ns 20, 200, 700 MHz 0.05 – 5.0 V HighImpedance (300 MHz) 1.
3.2.5. Bandwidth and Rise Time The bandwidth specification indicates the frequency at which an input signal will be attenuated by 3 dB (approximately 30% loss of amplitude). The bandwidth also affects the minimum rise and fall times that can be passed through the front-end electronics. A pulse with a very sharp edge will be observed to have a minimum rise time (τmin) determined by the front-end electronics.
3.3. Data Acquisition The table below summarizes the characteristics discussed in the sections that follow: Model Agilent # DC122 Max. Sampling Rate Max.
the individual trigger time stamps makes it possible to determine the time from one trigger to any other trigger. Time differences up to 213 days can be measured. The TTI resolution sets the resolution of the trigger time stamps (see section 3.3.5 TIMING). To maximize sampling rates and utilize memory as efficiently as possible, the digitizers include both Single and Sequential storage modes.
3.3.6. Timebase Range The timebase range defines the time period over which data is being acquired. For example, the DC282 has a standard acquisition memory of 256 Kpoints and maximum sampling rate of 2 GS/s. Therefore, at the maximum sampling rate, the digitizer can record a signal over a timebase range of up to 130 µs (approx. 260,000 points * 0.5 ns/point). The timebase range can be adjusted by varying the amount of acquisition memory or the sampling rate of the digitizer. 3.3.7.
3.4.4. Edge Trigger Slope The trigger slope defines which one of the two possible transitions will be used to initiate the trigger when it passes through the specified trigger level. Positive slope indicates that the signal is transitioning from a lower voltage to a higher voltage. Negative slope indicates the signal is transitioning from a higher voltage to a lower voltage. 3.4.5. Window Trigger The digitizers implement a Window trigger. Two trigger level thresholds are used to define the desired range.
acquisition is complete and the data is waiting to be readout. The user can override the default functions and program the LED color in an application-specific manner. 3.5. External Clock and Reference For applications where the user wants to replace the internal clock of the digitizer and drive the ADC with an external source, either an External Clock or an External Reference signal can be used. The Clock or Reference signals can be entered into the digitizer by the dedicated MMCX.
The measured performance is then compared to published data sheet specifications. Agilent Technologies tests the performance corresponding to all data sheet specifications, for all installed options, every time. If we observe your instrument to be out-of-specification, we always adjust it and re-test before we return it to you. For more information, or to return your instrument to Agilent for calibration please see www.agilent.com/find/calibration 3.8.
Direction Low Level High Level Input <0.8 V Output 0 to 0.8 V >2.0 to 3.45 V 1.7 to 3.3 V An unconnected input will be pulled high. The high level output will typically give 0.8 V into 50 Ω. 3.8.2. TRIGOUT The TRIGOUT Signal occurs after an accepted TRIGGER. It can be chosen to be either synchronous to the Trigger IN or synchronous to the acquisition Clock and, in this case, can be used to trigger events synchronously to the acquisition clock. 3.9.
3.10. Electrical, Environmental and Physical Specifications 3.10.1. Electrical PCI Rev. Max. Power Consumption (W) Current Requirements (A) Model +12 V +5 V +3.3 V -12 V DC122 Default Memory 2.2 34 0.12 3.8 3.9 0.015 DC122 Optional Memory 2.2 43 0.12 3.8 6.8 0.015 DC152 Default Memory 2.2 35 0.12 4.0 3.9 0.015 DC152 Optional Memory 2.2 44 0.12 4.0 6.8 0.015 DC2x2 Default Memory 2.2 65 0.1 7.4 7.9 0.033 DC2x2 Optional Memory 2.2 84 0.1 7.4 13.8 0.
3.10.2. Environmental and Physical The modules have a Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 and CE Marks of Compliance. The front panels of the CompactPCI modules are in compliance with the IEEE 1101.10 standard. Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C The above values are for the ambient temperature of the room (or equivalent) where the CompactPCI crate is located. The temperature as measured on the board may well be significantly higher.
4. Soft Front Panel (SFP) Applications The Agilent SFP Applications (previously called AcqirisLive) are intended to verify the functionality of the card and to serve as an easy to use and convenient program for capturing, displaying, and archiving captured data. This program uses the AgMD1 and other associated drivers to control any supported digitizers. It is installed at the same time as those drivers. 4.1. SFP Versions There are currently two versions of the SFP application. The SFP 1.
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