Datasheet

Features in detail
Full Remote Control
All functions of the generators can be controlled from
the digital interfaces. Arbitrary waveform data can also
be loaded using these interfaces.
An IVI driver for Windows is supplied. This provides support for common
applications such as LabView*, LabWindows* and HP-VEE*.
The LAN interface uses a standard 10/100 base-T
Ethernet hardware connection with ICMP and TCP/IP
Protocol for connection to a Local Area Network or
direct connection to a single PC.
This interface supports LXI and is the most appropriate for larger system
use because of its scalable nature.
The LAN interface is compliant with LXI (LAN eXten-
sions for Instrumentation).
LXI is the next-generation, LAN-based modular
architecture standard for automated test systems
managed by the LXI Consortium, and is expected to become the successor
to GPIB in many systems.
USB provides a simple and convenient means of
connection to a PC and is particularly appropriate for
small system use. USB has effectively replaced
RS232 in many applications.
The interface uses a standard USB 2.0 hardware connection and is
implemented as virtual-COM port. A Windows* USB driver is provided.
As well as the rear mounted USB device interface connector, a front
mounted USB Host interface connector allows USB Flash memory to be
connected.
An optional GPIB (IEEE-488) interface is available.
When fitted, the instruments retain the USB and
LAN interfaces giving them even greater flexibility.
* LabView and LabWindows are trademarks of National Instruments.
HPVEE (now Agilent VEE) is a trademark of Agilent Technologies.
* USB interface is supported for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 and 8.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Inc.
High Waveform Quality
The high waveform quality with its low aberrations is
available over a wide amplitude range of 20mV to 20V
pk-pk emf (10mV to 10V into 50 W).
DC offset is provided independently of waveform attenuation so, for
example, a waveform amplitude of millivolts can be combined with a dc
level of volts.
Intelligent Amplitude Display
Amplitudes can be displayed as peak to peak or as RMS values, with the
rms being correctly calculated for the waveform shape. RMS values can
alternatively be specified in dBm.
If preferred values can be entered in terms of high level and low level
instead of amplitude and offset.
The amplitudes are shown relative to the selected load impedance which
is 50 W (or High-Z) by default, but can be selected as any impedance
between 1 W and 10 kW.
Multi-function Sync Output
The Sync output provides a logic level signal that
can perform a number of functions intended for
synchronisation with external equipment:
Normal Waveform Sync Modulation Sync
Burst Sync Sweep Sync (with sweep marker)
Trigger Signal Out Phase Lock (for 2nd generator)
The signal type can be selected manually or automatically dependent
upon the function in use.
Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs
In addition to the digital bus interfaces, the rear panel carries four I/O
sockets:
External Modulation Input - for AM, FM, PM and PWM external modulation.
Trigger Input - for external triggering of Burst, Gated or Sweep waveforms.
Reference Clock Input - for use with an external frequency reference or phase
locking of two generators.
Reference Clock Output - a buffered version of whichever clock (internal or
external) that the generator is using.
Waveform Manager Plus
Waveform Manager Plus (version 4) is a Windows*
based application for creation, editing and
management of arbitrary waveforms using a PC.
It incorporates a complete suite of tools for waveform
creation and editing including standard waveforms, mathematical
expressions and freehand drawing. Virtually any waveform can be created
using combinations of these tools.
Mathematical Expression Editor
The sophisticated mathematical expression editor allows geometric,
logarithmic and pulse functions to be combined to create exact
representations of complex signals.
Different expressions can be used for different sections of a waveform
and can be combined with imported waveforms or drawn waveforms
where mathematical representation is not possible.
Import of Other Waveforms
The program offers direct import from .csv files, the most commonly used
format for graphical description. Additionally a Clipboard import function
supports any waveform that can be described by a set of Y-axis data
points regardless of their format.
Any instrument or waveform generating program that can create a list of
Y values can therefore be accommodated. This is a highly flexible method
which can be used to create arbitrary generator waveforms from signals
captured by instruments such as oscilloscopes and network analysers, or
from software such as MathCad.
Remote Interfaces, Outputs/Inputs, Wave Edit