SSG3000X Signal Generator User Manual UM0803X -E01A
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SIGLENT General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use the instrument as specified. Use Proper AC Power Line Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be used. Ground the Instrument The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power line.
SIGLENT regularly. Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on. Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed. Use Only the Specified Fuse. Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry. To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the device clean and dry. Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
SIGLENT Safety Terms and Symbols Terms used in this manual: DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen. WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen. CAUTION: Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur. Symbols used on the instrument.
SIGLENT SSG3000X Overview The SIGLENT SSG3000X series is a bench top RF signal source, with an output frequency range from 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz. It features light weight, small size, and convenient interface make it ideal for R&D, education, production, and maintenance. Features and Benefits Frequency range from 9 kHz up to 3.2 GHz 0.01Hz frequency resolution Level output from -110dBm~+20dBm. 0.01dBlevel resolution Level accuracy ≤ 0.7dB(typ.
SIGLENT Contents Guaranty and Declaration .......................................................................................................... II General Safety Summary ......................................................................................................... III Safety Terms and Symbols ........................................................................................................ V SSG3000X Overview ............................................................................
SIGLENT 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 SweepSetting ..................................................................................................... 29 2.3.1 Sweep State................................................................................................ 29 2.3.2 Step Sweep................................................................................................. 29 2.3.3 List sweep ...............................................................................................
SIGLENT 2.9.4 Esc/Close .................................................................................................... 78 2.9.5 Mod ON/OFF .............................................................................................. 79 2.9.6 RF ON/OFF................................................................................................. 79 Chapter 3 Application Examples......................................................................................... 80 3.
SIGLENT Chapter 1 Quick Start Subjects in this chapter: Appearance Appearance size Preparing for Use The Front Panel Rear Panel User interface Touch operation Parameter setting Help information SSG3000X User Manual 1
SIGLENT 1.
SIGLENT 1.2 Preparing for Use 1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs For benchtop operation, you may want to use the supporting legs.Adjust the supporting feet appropriately to tilt the RF signal source upwards. Figure 1-4 before adjusting Figure 1-5 after adjusting 1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply The RF signal source accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply. Please use the power cord provided to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure below.
SIGLENT 1.3 The Front Panel Figure 1-7 the Front Panel Table 1-1 Front Panel Description NO. Description NO. Description 1 Function key 2 Knob 3 LF output 4 RF output 5 Direction key 6 Digital keyboard 7 Touch screen display area 8 Power button 1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys Table 1-2 Function keys description Control Keys Description FREQ Set frequency, frequency offset, phase offset and other related parameters.
SIGLENT parameters. LF Set LF state, LF level, LF frequency and other related parameters. MOD Set various modulation parameters (AM, FM, PM and PULSE). I/Q Set IQ related parameters ESC/Close During the parameter or editing process, pressing this key will clear the input of the active function area and exit the parameter input state. Press this button to return to local control of previously operating the instrument remotely.
SIGLENT modulation, and the lights will turn off. 3. RF ON/OFF When the RF signal is turned on, the back light is on, and the radio signal is turned off. 1.3.3 Digital keyboard The front panel of the RF signal source provides a numeric keypad (as shown below).
SIGLENT frequency, press this key to set the units as GHz, if the input is a time-related parameter, press this key to set the unit tons. 5. When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as uV.When setting the frequency, press this key to set the units as MHz, if the input is a time-related parameter, press this key to set the unit to us. 6. When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units asmV. When setting thefrequency, press this key to set kHz.
SIGLENT 1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors Figure 1-9 front panel connectors 1. LF (low frequency) output Output the low frequency signal. This is a BNC connection .The output can also be configured to source the modulation waveform for FM and PM modulation types. 2. RF(Radio frequency) output terminal RF signal output N-type connector with an impedance of 50 ohms.
SIGLENT 1.4 Rear Panel Figure 1-10 Rear Panel 1. AC power input terminal The RF signal source can operate with AC power from specifications of the AC power supply supported by RF signal source are 100 V - 240 Vat 45 Hz - 440 Hz. Please connect the RF signal source to the AC power supply with the supplied power cord. 2. Ground System groundterminal. 3.
SIGLENT The RF signal source can be used as the "main device" to connect to the external USB device. The interface reads the trace or state file from the U disk, or stores the current instrument state or trace to the U disk, and can also save the content displayed on the current screen in .BMP format to the U disk. 5. USB Device interface The interface can be connected to a compatible computer and controlled by software on the host computer 6.
SIGLENT If the instrument uses an internal reference source, the [10MHz OUT] connector can output a 10MHz clock signal generated by the instrument and can be used to synchronize other devices. 9. PULSE IN/OUT The function of the connector is determined by the current mode of pulse modulation. 1) PULSE IN: When the pulse source is "Ext", it is used to input external pulse signals.
SIGLENT Used to input an external modulated I baseband signal when the external IQ modulation mode is on. 13. Q INPUT Used to input an external modulated Q baseband signal when the external IQ modulation mode is on. Note: [I INPUT] and [Q INPUT] connectors are only available on models equipped with IQ modulation.
SIGLENT 1.5 User interface Figure 1-11 User Interface 1. Prompt status bar Display Local (local), Remote (remote). When Remote is displayed, the instrument is being controlled by a remote computer and the front panel input will be locked .To unlock the front panel (enter Local mode).Esc/Close to quit. Ext: Ext Ref shows that the SSG is using an external 10 MHz reference. LF: Low frequency signal generator state.
SIGLENT 2. RF frequency RF output frequency setting. When the scan type is "frequency" or "frequency & amplitude", the frequency scanning progress bar is displayed. 3. RF level RF output level setting. When the scan type is "amplitude" or "frequency &litude", the level scanning progress bar is displayed. 4. Touch screen display area: Display the settings under each menu I/Q：I/Q output state LF：LF output state and LF waveform displayed. Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle and DC can be set up.
SIGLENT 1.6 Touch operation The RF signal source provides a 5 inch capacitive touch screen to support various gesture operations. Including: Click on the screen parameters or menu to edit the parameters. Left or right slide switches menus. Up and down slides the display menu Note: Only when you click on the screen, the scrollbar appears on the right to slide down the menu. If there is no scrollbar, it means that only the current page exists.
SIGLENT 1.7 Parameter setting Parameter input can be performed through touch screen, keypad and digital keys, knob or direction keys. This section introduces an example of three parameter setting methods by setting the center frequency to 100 MHz. 1. Using the digital keyboard 1) Press FREQ; 2) Use the numeric key to input the value "100"; 3)Then press 2. to select unit MHz; Usingthe touch screen 1) Click the Freq input box on the screen to display the keypad.
SIGLENT 1.8 Help information The built-in help system of RF signal source provides help information for each function and menu option on the front panel. Press UTILITYbutton and select help. The center of the screen will pop up to help. Click to enter the corresponding directory.
SIGLENT Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associated functions.
SIGLENT 2.1 Frequency Setting The value of the RF frequency is displayed in the header of the display (―Freq‖). This field provides the direct input of the RF frequency. Alternatively, you can enter the RF frequency in the ―Freq‖ dialog. Note that the displayed RF frequency in the header and the RF output frequency, entered in the ―FREQ‖ dialog can be different, as explained in the following section. If you working with a downstream instrument, e.g.
SIGLENT 2. Touch screen operation Click on SHORTCUT->FREQ->Frequency to enter the interface of RF output frequency setting. Click the frequency parameter, then pop up the keypad interface, then click the number symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit. Click the tick to confirm the modified value and selected unit. Long press edit box to enter the edit mode.
SIGLENT 2. Touch screen operation Click SHORTCUT->FREQ-> Freq Offset to enter the interface of frequency offset setting. Click the frequency offset parameter, and then pop up the keypad interface, then click the number symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit. Click the check mark to confirm the modified value and selected unit. Long press the edit box to enter the edit mode.
SIGLENT Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press the up and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode. 2. Touch screen operation Click on SHORTCUT->FREQ->Phase Offset to enter the interface of phase offset setting.
SIGLENT 2.2 LevelSetting The value of the RF level is displayed in the level text field locatedin the header of the display (labeled―Level‖).This field provides the direct input of the RF level value .Alternatively, you can enter the level in the level dialog. Note that the displayed RF level in the header, and the RF output level, set in the ―Level‖ dialog can be different, as explained in the following section. If you working with a downstream instrument, e.g.
SIGLENT Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value and press the unit button to select the desired unit. Optional units are dBm, dBuV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW and W. Press ENTER to select the current unit by default. Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press the up and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value.
SIGLENT mark to confirm. Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press the up and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode. 2. Touch operation Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL->Level Offset to enter the interface of level offset setting.
SIGLENT 1. Keypad operation Press LEVEL-> ALC State to expand the drop-down box, then rotate the knob or press the up and down direction keys to select ALC state. 2. Touch operation Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL->ALC state to select ALC state. ALC has three functions: "Off", "On" and "Auto‖: ● AUTO Automatically turn on or off the ALC function according to the equipment state. ● On Enable ALC permanently, regardless of the currently selected mode. ● ALC Off (S&H) Deactivate ALC.
SIGLENT frequency point within the frequency range of the instrument to compensate for losses in the cable, or losses caused by other equipment. 1. Flatness Menu Keypad operation Press LEVEL->Flatness to make the focus fall on the flatness menu, then press the knob or ENTER key to switch flatness status. When opened, the status bar displays the blue UF letters. Touch operation Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL ->Flatness to make the focus fall on flatness switch.
SIGLENT Press 4) to empty any number of rows. Load Press to enter the file save/call page, select and load existing flatness correction files, see "file management" for details. 5) Save Press to enter the file save/call page, save the correction data in the list, see "file management" for details. 6) Return Press return to the previous menu.
SIGLENT 2.3 Sweep Setting When the RF sweep function is enabled, the RF signal is output from the N-type connector of [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] on the front panel. Note: The RF signal will be on only when the RF switch is on. Press SWEEP to enter RF sweep setting. 2.3.1 Sweep State The sweep state is off by default. The signal generator SSG3000X offers three different RF sweep types: Freq, Level, and Freq& Level. Clicking the drop-down box of the sweep state to choose a sweep type: Off: Default state.
SIGLENT automatically when the other is on. 1) Start Freq: Initial frequency setpoint of the sweep. 2) Stop Freq: Final frequency setpoint of sweepsetting the stop sweep frequency. 3) Start Level: Initial amplitude level set point of the sweep 4) Stop Level:Final amplitude level set point of the sweep. 5) Dwell time: The interval time between two sweep points. 6) Sweep points:The number of points in a sweep .Every point is interpolated between the start parameter and stop parameter.
SIGLENT As show in the figure, the table edit page consists of the operating button on the left of page, the table on the middle of the page and the menu button on the right side. 1) Inset line: Click the 2) Delete line: Click the to inset a new line under the current cursor. to delete the line under the current cursor. 3) Parameter edit: Click each parameter in the table to set it through the touch screen keyboard or the keypad of the front panel.
SIGLENT Each line parameter represents the setting of each sweep point: 1) Number: Indicates the row number of the sweep point. 2) Frequency: Indicates the frequency of the sweep point. 3) Level: Indicates the level of the sweep point. 4) Time: Indicates the dwell time of the sweep point. 2.3.4 Direction Sweep direction state is ―up‖ by default. The SSG3000X provides two types: ―up‖ or ―down‖. Click the drop-down box to enable the corresponding sweep direction.
SIGLENT ―Auto‖, ―Key‖, ―Bus‖ and ―Ext‖. Click the drop-down box of the trigger mode to select the desired type: Auto: The default mode. If the sweep mode is ―continuous‖, just select one sweep type to start a sweep. If the sweep mode is ―single‖, then click the Execute single sweep button to start a one time sweep. Key: If the sweep mode is ―continuous‖, the device will start a one time sweep after you press the Trigger button on the front panel or click Click to trigger button on the touch screen.
SIGLENT type to start and sweep through each point continuously in one sweep cycle. If the sweep mode is ―single‖, first click Execute single sweep button to sweep through each point in one sweep cycle. Key: If the sweep mode is ―continuous‖, the device will sweepone point-at-a-time after every press of the Trigger button on the front panel or click Click to trigger button on the touch screen.
SIGLENT arrives. Negative: A sweep is triggered when the falling edge of the external trigger signal arrives. Note: The trigger edge control is displayed only when the trigger mode or point trigger mode is ―Ext‖, and is hidden in other cases. When performing a sweep operation, the order of priority that satisfies the required conditions from high to low is: Single sweep -> trigger mode -> point trigger mode.
SIGLENT 2.4 Modulation Setting 2.4.1 Amplitude Modulation (AM) Amplitude Modulation (AM) is a technique for delivering information by linearly varying the amplitude of anRF carrier signal. AM source can be selected as an internal source, external source or internal source + external source. To source dual tone level modulation, configure the source for internal source + external source.The internal source is shared with the LF.
SIGLENT 2.4.1.2 AM Source An internal and/or external source can be selected for amplitude modulation. MOD->AM->AM Source to set ―Int‖ or ―Ext‖ or ―Int + Ext‖. The default is ―Int‖. 1. Int wheninternal modulation is selected, the AM Shape, AM frequency, and AM depth are controlled by the instrument.The internal modulation setting uses the LF generator as the modulation signal source. When modulation is activated, the LF output will be disabled, if it was previously activated. 2.
SIGLENT 2.4.1.4 AM Rate Select MOD->AM-> AM Rate, and setthe AM rate. 1. Sine wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~100kHz 2. Square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz 2.4.1.5 AM Depth Set the modulation depth in percent. Select MOD->AM->AM Depth, and then set AM depth. When the ―Int‖ modulation source is selected, the AM modulation depth is set from 0.01% to 100%. The relationship between the modulation depth m and the carrier sideband level difference ΔP is satisfied: ΔP=6.
SIGLENT 2.4.2 Frequency Modulation (FM) Enter the FM interface 1. Click the MOD icon in the main interface to enter the MOD interface. The MOD interface displays the AM page by default. Then switch to the FM modulation page by clicking or sliding left. 2. Enter the FM modulation page directly through the shortcut menu. 3. Enter the MOD interface via the MOD button and switch to the FM page. 2.4.2.1 FM State Select MOD ->FM->FM State, to turn FM on or off. 2.4.2.
SIGLENT 2.4.2.3 FM Shape Select MOD->FM-> FM Shape. After setting to ―Int‖ or ―Int+Ext‖, you can select FM waveform as ―Sine‖ or ―Square‖. 2.4.2.4 FM Rate Select MOD->FM-> FM Rate, you can set the FM rate. 1. The sine wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~100kHz 2. The square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz 2.4.2.5 FM Deviation Corresponding to different carrier frequencies, the frequency offset range may be different; the setting range is governed by the following equation: 0.
SIGLENT modulation sensitivity. External modulation sensitivity The display shows the unit offset quantized by the amplitude of the externally modulated signal, which is equal to the maximum offset when the external modulation input is full scale. When the ―Int+Ext‖ modulation source is enabled, the internal and external each account for 50% of the maximum offset, so when the external source inputs a full scale signal, it only accounts for 50% of the maximum output offset.
SIGLENT 2. Enter the PM modulation page directly through the shortcut menu. 3. Enter the MOD interface via the MOD button and switch to the PM modulation page. 2.4.3.1 PM State Select MOD ->PM->PM State to turn PM on or off. 2.4.3.2 PM Source Select MOD ->PM->PM Source to set ―Int‖ or ―Ext‖ or ―Int + Ext‖. The default is ―Int‖. 1. Int Use the internal LF generator as the modulation signal source for PM. The PM Shape, PM deviation, and PM rate can be set. 2.
SIGLENT 2. The square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz 2.4.3.5 PM Deviation The setting range is0.00001rad~N × 5rad. For the definition of N, refer to the data sheet. When the modulation source is set to ―Int ―, the set value is actually the frequency offset of the RF output. When the modulation source is set to ―Ext‖, it is related to the amplitude of the external input modulation signal. Offset of RF output = amplitude of input signal × external modulation sensitivity.
SIGLENT 2.4.4 Pulse Modulation (PULSE) Pulse Modulation represents the process of modulating an RF carrier signal with a pulse signal as a modulated signal. 2.4.4.1 Pulse State Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse Stateto turn Pulse on or off. 2.4.4.2 Pulse Out Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse Outto turn Pulse Out on or off. The default is off. On: Turn on the pulse output function.
SIGLENT 2.4.4.3 Pulse Source Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse Source to set ―Int‖ or ―Ext‖. The default is ―Int‖. 1. Int Use the internal LF generator as the modulation signal source for PM. You can set Pulse Mode, Pulse Period, and Pulse Width and so on. 2. Ext Use an externally applied modulation signal. The external signal is input via the[PULSE IN/OUT] connector. At this time, setting items such as pulse type, pulse period, pulse width, trigger mode, and pulse output are hidden. 2.4.4.
SIGLENT Double: Generate two pulse signals in one pulse period. At this time, the two settings ―Double Pulse Delay‖ and ―#2 Width‖ are shown. Train: Multiple pulse signals in one pulse period. At this time, the pulse sequence setting item appears, and the two settings ―Double Pulse Delay‖ and ―#2 Width‖ are hidden. Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is ―Ext‖. 2.4.4.
SIGLENT mode is ―Single‖ or ―Double‖. 2.4.4.7 Pulse Width The pulse width indicates the duration when the pulse signal is at a high level. The width of the first pulse of the single pulse modulated signal or the double pulse modulated signal can be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad. Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is ―Ext‖ or the pulse mode is ―Train‖. 2.4.4.
SIGLENT 2.4.4.10 Trigger Out The default is ―off‖, Click the slide switch to switch the trigger output switch status. On: Turn on the trigger output function. At this time, the signal source outputs the trigger signal generated by the internal pulse generator from the [TRIG IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. Off: Turn off the trigger output function. Note: When the trigger mode is ―Ext Trig‖ or ―Ext Gate‖, the trigger output function will be automatically turned off.
SIGLENT on the rear panel. Each time a TTL pulse signal of the specified polarity is received, the source initiates a pulse modulation within its active level. At this point, the ―Trig Polarity‖ setting will be displayed and the ―Trig Slope‖ setting will be hidden. 2.4.4.12 Trigger Delay The trigger delay indicates the delay from the receipt of the external trigger signal to the start of the first pulse. This parameter can be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad.
SIGLENT Inverse: Trigger a pulse modulation during the effective time when the external gate signal is not high. Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is ―Ext‖ or the pulse trigger is not ―Ext Gate‖. 2.4.4.15 Pulse Train When the Pulse Mode is set to Train, the Pulse Train option appears. Click Pulse Train to enter the table edit page for the pulse sequence.
SIGLENT 4) Return to the previous level: Click the button to return to the previous menu. 5) Clear list: Click the 6) View the pulse sequence diagram: Click the button to clear and reset the current list. button to enter the pulse sequence diagram page. 7) Load list: Click the button to enter the file system directory. At this time, you can select and read the scan list file previously saved in the device, and you can edit and modify the next step.
SIGLENT As shown, the page consists of the upper drawing area and the lower control area: 1) Plot area: A schematic diagram of the waveform generated from the data entered in the current pulse sequence table. The vertical direction represents the high and low level changes of each pulse signal in the pulse sequence, and the position of the high and low levels in the direction is unchanged; The horizontal direction represents the high and low level duration of each pulse signal in the pulse sequence.
SIGLENT The scaling operation for the drawing area can be achieved in the following ways: Zoom in, zoom out, restore and pan through the Control Area's , , , and Zoom Position parameter controls. From the web interface, you can press the left mouse button, select the area to be enlarged, and then release the left button to complete the zoom operation. You can also use the finger or touch directly to zoom in on the touch screen; click the right mouse button to undo the previous step.
SIGLENT 2.5 LF Setting 2.5.1 LF Source The SSG3000X has an internal low-frequency signal generator that can be used as an internal source for low-frequency signal output or analog modulation. When output as a low-frequency signal, the LF output supports several common waveforms, and the frequency and amplitude of the low-frequency signal can be set. Press LF to enter the LF parameter settings. Setting description is as follows： 2.5.1.1 LF State Select LF-> LF Source ->LF State to turn LF on or off. 2.
SIGLENT 2.5.1.5 LF Shape Select LF-> LF Source->LF Shape, you can select the LF output signal waveform. Current waveform types are ―sine wave‖, ―square wave‖, ―Sawtooth wave‖, ―triangle wave‖, and ―DC‖. The default LF output signal is the ―sine wave‖ waveform.LF phase 2.5.1.6 LF Phase Select the LF-> LF Source ->LF Phase you can set the LF phase, the setting range is -360° ~ 360°, and supports degrees or radian units. 2.5.2 LF Sweep 2.5.2.
SIGLENT 2.5.2.4 Select Center Freq LF->LF Sweep->Center Freq to set the center frequency. 2.5.2.5 Freq Span Select LF->LF Sweep ->Freq Span to set the frequency Span. 2.5.2.6 Direction Select LF-> LF Sweep ->Sweep Direction. to set the sweep direction. 2.5.2.7 Sweep Times Select LF->LF Sweep ->Sweep Time to define the duration of the individual sweep steps. The ―Dwell Time‖ set by the user is used as the step time of the sweep. 2.5.2.
SIGLENT instrument waits for the next trigger event. 3. Ext Generate a single sweep cycle when an external trigger event occurs. 2.5.2.9 Sweep Shape Select LF->LF Sweep->Sweep Shape to select the waveform shape of the sweep signal. 1. Sawtooth The sweep runs from the start to the stop frequency. Each subsequentsweep starts at the start frequency that means the shape ofthe sweep sequence resembling a Sawtooth. 2.
SIGLENT 2.6 Utility 2.6.1 System 2.6.1.1 1. Setting Language Set the display language of SSG3000X. SSG3000X supports Chinese/English menus, help and interface display. Press UTILITY->Setting->Language to expand drop down list, and then select the desired language. 2. Power On Set the type of parameter configuration to be loaded when the instrument startup. Press UTILITY->Setting ->PowerOn to expand drop down list, and then select ―Default‖ or ―Last‖.
SIGLENT User: The user specified configuration will be loaded when PRESET is pressed. After ―User‖ is selected, click button to load the configuration file. For detailed operation procedure please refer to ―Store/Recall‖ 4. Factory Default Restore the instrument configuration to factory settings. Press UTILITY->Settings->Set to factory defaults, set the instrument parameters and status to factory defaults. Restore factory settings.
SIGLENT Flatness null Sweep List sweep Keep only one default scan point Mode Pulse Train 5. Keep only one default pulse Beeper Set whether the beeper make a sound when clicking any button, input box or check box. Press UTILITY->Setting ->Beeper to switch the beeper state. 6. Screen Saver Set the state of screen saver. When screen saver is switched on, screen saver will be enabled if no action is taken within the specified time. Click the touch screen or press any key to resume.
SIGLENT 8. Time Setting Set the display time of the instrument. Press UTILITY->Setting ->Time Setting, then move the cursor to specified location and change the time by inputting the value. 2.6.1.2 System Info Press UTILITY->System Info to view the instrument's system information, including: Startup Times Model Software Version Hardware Version Host ID Serial Number 2.6.1.
SIGLENT 2) IP Address Configure the network IP address. Press UTILITY->Interface ->IP Address, then move the cursor to specified location and press numberkeys to input value, finally press ENTER to make the setup effective. 3) Subnet Mask Configure the network subnet mask. Press UTILITY->Interface ->Subnet Mask, then move the cursor to specified location and press number keys to input value, finally press ENTER to make the setup effective. 4) Gateway Configure the network subnet mask.
SIGLENT finally press ENTER to make the setup effective. 2.6.1.4 Self Test 1. Press Utility ->Self test to enter the self test menu, including:LCD Test SSG3000X cycles through the red, green and blue pixels of the display to verify whether there are dot defects on the screen. Press UTILITY->Self-Test ->LCD Test, then press 7 to change the color and press 8 to exit. 2. Key Test PressUTILITY->Self-Test ->Key Test, to enter the keyboard test interface.
SIGLENT 2.6.1.5 Shutdown Press UTILITY->Shutdown to power off the instrument according to operating hints on the interface. 2.6.1.6 Preset Reset parameter settings according to the type of presetselected. Press UTILITY->Preset, to reset the parameters. 2.6.1.7 Update Press UTILITY->Update, and select the update file. Then click Recall to update the system software.
SIGLENT installed for a certain function, the remaining times will be shown as ―--‖ and the type of the license is permanent, which means users have unrestricted access to the function. 2.6.1.9 Help Press UTILITY->Help, to enter help interface and select the help items you need to view. You can jump to the related page by clicking underline texts, return to the help list by clicking the icon , return to the last page by clicking the icon .
SIGLENT 2) State file: .xml file: State saving file. 3) Update file: .CFG file: Configuration update file; .ADS file: System update file. 2. New Dir _____ Click NewDir to create new folders. Press 𝐀 <> 𝑎 to switch the case of letter when entering the name of a new file. 3. Rename Click Rename to rename a file or folder. 4. Delete Click Delete to delete the selected file. 5. Copy Click Copy to copy the selected file or folder. 6.
SIGLENT Click Save to save the file with corresponding type according to the type of data.
SIGLENT 2.7 Power Sensor The SSG3000X can be connected to a USB power sensor via the USB Host interface.For the first connection, please refer to the ―Option‖ to activate the power meter software. Then, connect the USB power sensor to the USB Host connector on the rear panel. If the ―Power sensor has been connected!‖ message pops up on the screen, the signal source has successfully activated the power meter control option, and you can always use the power sensor function.
SIGLENT 2.7.1.2 Sensor State The default is ―off‖. Activate/deactivate level measurement by the power sensor. On:Turn on the power sensor measurement function, and the measurement control refreshes the power sensor measurement value in real time. Off:Turn off the power sensor measurement function. 2.7.1.3 Measurement Indicate the current reading of the sensor. Select the unit used for result display. You can change the unit for the result display: dBm, dBμV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW, W. 2.7.1.
SIGLENT 2.7.1.6 Auto Zero When the power meter is zeroed, the zero measurement deviation and noise influence can be reduced, and the accuracy of the RF power measurement can be improved. Disable: The zero buttons will be hidden. Internal Zeroing: In this way, the power sensor remains connected to the RF signal during the zeroing process. Zero buttons is displayed. External Zeroing: When this mode is selected, you must remove the RF signal to be measured before the power sensor can be zeroed.
SIGLENT 2.7.1.8 Level Offset The default is ―Off‖.Click the slide switch to switch the power offset switch status. On: The values can be set by the touch screen keyboard or front panel keypad.The displayed value will be the actual measurement plus the offset.This feature makes measurements easier when there are amplifiers and attenuators in the middle of the signal chain. Off:The display is consistent with the actual reading of the power sensor. 2.7.1.9 Averaging Mode The default is ―Auto‖.
SIGLENT 2.7.2 Level Control As shown in the example, the sensor measures a proportional power in defined time intervals, derived from a coupler. It considers optionally the given S-parameters and returns the results to the generator. The signal generator compares the measured level with the set value and adjusts its output level accordingly.This allows you to control the external signal level continuously and reliably reach a constant input level at the DUT in real time.
SIGLENT 2.7.2.2 Measurement Indicate the current reading of the sensor. Select the unit used for result display. You can change the unit for the results display: dBm, dBμV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW, W. 2.7.2.3 Target Level Specify the nominal level expected at the input of the sensor. The signal generator adjusts the output power accordingly, in order to meet the target value at the sensor input, and thus the power required at the DUT.
SIGLENT 2.8 I/Q Modulation I/Q modulation, i.e. two orthogonal signals (carriers with the same frequency, phase difference of 90°, generally expressed by Sin and Cos) and I (In-Phase, in-phase component) and Q (Quadrature Phase) signals are respectively modulated by carrier and transmitted together, thereby improving spectrum utilization. Note: Only some models are equipped with IQ modulation function. For specific models, please refer to the SSG3000X data sheet. 2.8.
SIGLENT 2.9 Shortcut Keys 2.9.1 Preset Recall the preset setting and restore the signal generator to a specified status. Press UTILITY->Setting ->Preset Type to select ―Default‖ or ―User‖. Press PRESET to load the factory settings listed in the following table or User-defined settings. Table 2-3 Default setting Parameter Default RF RF State Off Frequency Frequency 3.
SIGLENT Step Sweep Step Sweep State On Start Freq 3.2 GHz Stop Freq 3.
SIGLENT PM State Off PM Source Int PM Shape Sine PM Rate 10kHz PM Deviation 1rad Pulse Pulse State Off Pulse Source Int Pulse Mode Single Pulse Period 10ms Pulse Width 2ms Double Pulse Delay 4ms #2 Width 2ms Trigger Out On Pulse Trigger Auto Trig Delay 140 ns Trig Slop Positive Pulse Polarity Normal Pulse Out Off Trig Polarity Normal Pulse Train Off LF LF State Off LF Shape Sine LF Frequency 1kHz LF Level 500mV LF Offset 0uV SSG3000X User Manual 77
SIGLENT LF Phase 0deg LF Sweep Sweep State Off Start Freq 500Hz Stop Freq 1.5kHz Center Freq 1kHz Freq Span 1kHz Sweep Time 1s Trigger Mode Auto Sweep Shape Sawtooth Trigger Mode Linear Direction Up 2.9.2 Home Return to the home page. 2.9.3 Trigger When the trigger mode of the sweep is key trigger, press this key once to trigger a sweep. When the trigger mode of the pulse is key trigger, press this key once to start a pulse modulation.
SIGLENT In dialog boxes that contain an ―Esc‖ button it closes the dialog box. Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. 2.9.5 Mod ON/OFF Enable/disable modulation on the RF output. When enabled, the backlight will light, the screen status bar MOD will change from gray to blue, and RF output modulation will be activated. Press this button again to disable modulation. When disabled, the backlight is off, all modulation is off, and the user interface status bar MOD changes from blue to gray. 2.
SIGLENT Chapter 3 Application Examples 3.1 Output RF signal Output a RF signal with a frequency of 3GHz and amplitude of 0dBm from the RF OUTPUT 50 connector. 1. Restore factory settings A) Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set System -> Setting -> Preset Type-> Default. B) Press PRESET, or reset the system settings to perform reset operations. Make the frequency offset and the phase defaults 0. 2.
SIGLENT 3.2 Output a modulated signal In this section, we will show how to enable modulation by configuring the SSG to output an AM modulated signal with the following characteristics: Carrier frequency is 1GHz, the carrier amplitude is -10dBm, the AM modulation depth is 80%, the modulation frequency is 10 kHz, and the modulation waveform is a sine wave. 1. Restore factory settings A) Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set System -> Setting -> Preset Type-> Default.
SIGLENT Press MOD On/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD On/OFF and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change from gray to blue. At this time, the signal on the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω ] connector will match the settings configured above.
SIGLENT 3.3 Output a pulse train A pulse train is a user-defined sequence of high and low RF levels with specific time durations for each part. In this example, we will show how to configure the RF source to output the following pulse train: Serial Positive pulse Negative pulse number width width Repetitions 1 10ms 30ms 1 2 20ms 20ms 2 1. Restore the factory default settings A) Press UTILITY or the touch Preset Type-> Default.
SIGLENT negative pulse width to 20ms, and the count to 2. D) After clicking, you can click on the left side to see the schematic diagram of the pulse train as follows. 4.Set the Pulse State to on. 5.Enable the RF modulation output Press MOD On/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD On/OFF and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change from gray to blue.
SIGLENT 3.4 Output IQ modulated signal The external modulation function (optional) of the SSG3000X and the SDG6000X series arbitrary waveform generator can be used as the baseband source to generate an IQ modulated signal. The following steps describe how to generate an IQ modulated signal with a modulation mode of 32QAM. Users can modify and configure IQ modulation related parameters according to actual application requirements. 1.
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SIGLENT 4. At this time, the RF interface of the SSG3000X outputs an IQ modulation signal with a modulation mode of 32QAM, and the IQ modulation signal is connected to an IQ demodulation device to observe the demodulation characteristics of the IQ modulation signal; Note: IQ compensation can be performed through theI/Q adjustment menu of the SDG6000X. For example, when the IQ modulation signal shows a significant local oscillator leakage, it can be solved by alternately adjusting the Offset of I and Q.
SIGLENT 3.5 Test the OIP3 of Active Devices with the SSG3000X OIP3 is a key indicator for evaluating the linearity of active devices. This can be tested using the SSG3000X with the SDG6000X series of arbitrary waveform generators. The following steps describe how to generate a two-tone continuous wave signal with a carrier frequency of 1 GHz and an interval frequency of 1 MHz to test the OIP3 of the active device. 1.
SIGLENT 4. At this time, the RF interface of the SSG3000X outputs a two-tone continuous wave signal with a carrier frequency of 1 GHz and an interval frequency of 1 MHz. The signal is used as the input of the active device, and the output signal is tested to obtain the OIP3 characteristic as shown in the following figure. Note: IQ compensation can be performed through the I/Q Adjustment menu of the SDG6000X.
SIGLENT oscillator leakage, it can be solved by alternately adjusting the Offset of I and Q.
SIGLENT Chapter 4 Programming Overview The SSG3000XSignal Generator features a LAN, USB Device, and SIGLENT GPIB—USB module interfaces. By using a computer with these interfaces, and a suitable programming language (Python, C+, .NET, etc, and NI-VISA software), users can remotely control the signal generatorusing standard SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands. The SSG3000X Programming Guide features more details on the specific commands.
SIGLENT Figure 4-1 USB Device The SSG will be detected automatically as a new USB hardware. 4.1.2 Connecting via the LAN port Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via LAN: 1. Install NI-VISA on your PC for VXI driver. Or without NI-VISA, using socket or telnet in your PC’s Operating System. 2. Connect the SSG to PC or the local area network with a LAN cable 3. Switch on the SSG Figure 4-2 LAN 4.
SIGLENT Figure 4-3 LAN Configure The SSG will be detected automatically or manually as a new LAN point. 4.1.3 GPIB: Connecting via the USB-Host port Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via USB: 1. Install NI-VISA on your PC for GPIB driver. 2. Connect the SSG USB Host port to a PC’s GPIB card port, with SIGLENT USB-GPIB adaptor. 3. Switch on the SSG Figure 4-4SIGLENT USB-GPIB Adaptor 4. Press button on the front panel System→Interface→GPIB to enter the GPIB number.
SIGLENT 4.2 Build Communications 4.2.1 Build Communications Using VISA NI-VISA includes a Run-Time Engine version and a Full version. The Run-Time Engine version provides NI device drivers such as USB-TMC, VXI, GPIB, etc. The full version includes the Run-Time Engine and a software tool named NI MAX that provides a user interface to control the device. You can get NI-VISA full version from: http://www.ni.com/download/. After download you can follow the steps below to install it: 1.
SIGLENT 4. Set the install path, default path is ―C:\Program Files\National Instruments\‖, you can change it. Click Next, dialog shown as above. 5. Click Next twice, in the License Agreement dialog, select the ―I accept the above 2 License Agreement(s).‖, and click Next, dialog shown as below: 6. Click Next to run installation.
SIGLENT Now the installation is complete, reboot your PC. 4.2.2 Build Communications Using Sockets/Telnet Through the LAN interface, VXI-11, Sockets and Telnet protocols can be used to communicate with the SSG. VXI-11 is provided in NI-VISA, while Sockets and Telnet are commonly included in the operating system (OS) of many computers. Socket LAN is a method used to communicate with the signal generator over the LAN interface using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
SIGLENT 4.3 Remote Control Capabilities 4.3.1 User-defined Programming Users can use SCPI commands to program and control the signal generator. For details, refer to the introductions in ―Programming Guide‖. 4.3.2 Send SCPI Commands via NI MAX Users can control the signal generator remotely by sending SCPI commands via NI-MAX software. NI_MAX is National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer. It is an executable program that enables easy communication to troubleshoot issues with instrumentation.
SIGLENT NOTE: The ―*IDN?‖ command (known as the Identification Query) returns the instrument manufacturer, instrument model, serial number, and other identification information. 4.3.2.2 Using LAN Select―Add Network Device‖, and select ―VISA TCP/IP Resource‖ as shown: Run NI MAX software. 1. Click ―Device and interface‖ at the upper left corner of the software; 2. Find the ―Network Devices‖ symbol, click ―Add Network Devices‖; 3.
SIGLENT 4. After a brief scan, the connection should be shown under Network Devices: 5.
SIGLENT 6. Click ―Input/Output‖ option button and click ―Query‖ option button. If everything is OK, you will see the Read operation information returned as shown below. 4.3.1 Web Control With the new embedded web server, users can control the SSG through LAN from a web browser on PC or mobile terminals. This provides wonderful remote controlling and monitoring capabilities.
SIGLENT Chapter 5 Service and Support 5.1 General Inspection 1. Inspect the shipping container Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been completely checked and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests. The consigner or carrier will be responsible for damages to the instrument resulting from shipment. SIGLENT will not provide free maintenance or replacement. 2.
SIGLENT 1． The SSG’s screen is still dark (no display) after power on: (1) Check whether the fan is running: — If yes, the connection of the internal screen cable may be loose. — If not, the instrument has failed to start up and please refer to step (2). (2) Check the power: — Check whether the power supply has been connected correctly and the power switch has been turned on. — Check whether the power fuse is burned. If a new fuse needs to be installed, please use thespecified fusetype/rating.
SIGLENT －Check that the signal cable is securely connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT 50 Ω] port. －Check the cable for damage. －Check that both the MOD and RF button backlights are lit and that the modulation switch needs to be turned on. －Check if the modulation parameters are appropriate and modulate the modulation parameters appropriately.
SIGLENT －If the current scan type is set to Frequency, the amplitude value does not change. 5． USB device cannot be recognized: (1) Check if the USB device is connected to other instruments or the computer can work normally. (2) Confirm the flash type U disk device used. This instrument does not support the hard disk type U disk device. (3) After restarting the instrument, insert the USB flash drive to check. (4) If you are unable to use the USB flash drive normally, please contact.
SIGLENT Chapter 6 Service and Support 6.1 Service Summary SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years (accessories for a period of one year) from the date of shipment from an authorized Siglent distributor. If the product proves defective within the respective period, SIGLENT will provide repair or replacement as described in the complete warranty statement.
