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M8196A in a 2-slot AXIe chassis Keysight Technologies M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator Data Sheet Version 2.0

channels operating simultaneously on one module.

200 G, 400 G and 1 Terabit applications demand a new class of generators that provide

high speed, precision and flexibility at the same time. optical modulators or optical receivers. QPSK, nQAM) up to an outstanding speed of 64 GBaud and beyond. an in-situ calibration using the Keysight Technologies vector signal analysis software. Figure 1. QPSK signal with emulated phase noise Figure 2. QAM16 at 64 GBaud

04 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Configuration Product Product number Description Comment M8196A-001 Arbitrary waveform generator module 1 channel, 92 GSa/s, 512 kSa per channel Including local start-up assistance and one 50 Ω termination for each channel M8196A-002 Arbitrary waveform generator module 2 channels, 92 GSa/s, 512 kSa per channel M8196A-004 Arbitrary waveform generator module 4 channels, 92 GSa/s, 512 kSa per channel M8196A-BU2 Pre-configured system consisting of one M9505A 2-slot AXIe Chassis with USB Option M8196A-BU3 Pre-configured system consisting of one M9505A 2-slot AXIe Chassis with USB Option and one M9536A AXIe Embedded PC Controller Upgrade options Product number Description Comment M8196AU-U02 Upgrade from 1 channel to 2 channels Software license M8196AU-U04 Upgrade from 2 channels to 4 channels Software license Accessories In order to be operational, an AXI chassis plus either an embedded controller or external PC or laptop are required in addition to one or more M8196A modules: (See http://www.keysight.com/find/AXIe for more details) Product number Description Comment M9502A-U20 2-slot AXIe chassis with USB Option M9505A-U20 5-slot AXIe chassis with USB Option M9536A AXIe embedded controller 8121-1243 Cable assembly USB Type A-MINI B M9048A PCIe® desktop card adapter Gen 2 x8 Y1202A PCIe cable for M9048A desktop adapter M8196A-810 Matched cable pair for M8196A AWG, 2.4 mm M8196A-820 Termination 50-Ohm, 2.4 mm Software Product number Description Comment 81195A Optical Modulation Generator Software Free to download 81195A-OSP Optical Signal Properties requires 81195A M8070A-0TP "System Software for M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions, Transportable, Perpetual License" M8070A-0NP "System Software for M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions, Network/Floating, Perpetual License" M8070A-1TP DUT Control Interface, Transportable, Perpetual License M8070A-1NP DUT Control Interface, Network/Floating, Perpetual License N6171A-M02 MATLAB license (standard) N6171A-M03 MATLAB license (extended)

05 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Specifications The following specifications are only valid with reference clock signal generated by internal synthesizer. General characteristics Sample rate 82.24 to 92 GSa/s DAC resolution 8 bits Number of channels per M8196A module 1, 2, or 4 (corresponds to Opt. 001, 002, and 004) Additional number of channels can be enabled via user-installable software license Sample memory Sample memory 512 kSa per channel. The waveforms in each channel can have different length Waveform granularity 128 samples. The length of waveform segments must be a multiple of the granularity Minimum waveform length 128 samples Out 1, 2, 3, 4 Output type Single-ended1 or differential Analog bandwidth (3 dB, excl. sin(x)/x roll-off) 32 GHz (typ) Rise/fall time (20%/80%) 2, 3 9 ps (typ) corrected ² 14 ps (typ) uncorrected Impedance 50 Ω (nom) Amplitude 75 mVpp(se) to 1 Vpp(se) into 50 Ω 150 mVpp(diff.) to 2 Vpp(diff.) into 50 Ω Amplitude resolution 400 μV (nom) DC amplitude accuracy 3 ±(2.5% +10 mV) (typ) Voltage window –1.0 to +2.5 V single-ended into 50 Ω Offset resolution 400 μV (nom) DC offset accuracy 4 ±20 mV (typ) Differential offset Adjustable Termination voltage window –1.5 to + 3.5 V (low level –500 mV) to (high level + 500 mV) Termination voltage resolution 300 μV (nom) Skew between any pair of outputs 0 ps ± 7 ps (typ) Skew between normal and complement 0 ps ± 3 ps (nom) Total Jitter, with pre-distortion 4 ps (pp) at 32 Gb/s PRBS (typ) 8 Random jitter, RMS7 130 fs (typ) Phase noise (f Sa = 92 GHz) < -115 dBc/Hz (typ) at 10 kHz offset, f out = 1 GHz < -95 dBc/Hz (typ) at 10 kHz offset, f out = 10 GHz Harmonic distortions 5,6 2nd harmonic -50 dBc (typ), f out < 2 GHz, -45 dBc (typ), f out = 2 GHz ... 4.5 GHz -38 dBc (typ), f out = 4.5 GHz ... < 8 GHz -30 dBc (typ), f out > 8 GHz 3rd harmonic -45 dBc (typ), f out < 2 GHz, -37 dBc (typ), fout = 2 GHz ... 4.5 GHz -32 dBc (typ), fout > 4.5 GHz Two-tone IMD6 -47 dBc (typ), fout1 = 990 MHz, f out2 = 1010 MHz

06 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet SFDR5 (excluding harmonic distortions) In-band -73 dBc (typ), fout = DC…400 MHz, measured DC to 400 MHz -57 dBc (typ), fout = DC…4 GHz, measured DC to 4 GHz -58 dBc (typ), f out = 4 GHz…6 GHz, measured 4 GHz to 6 GHz -54 dBc (typ), f out = 6 GHz…8 GHz, measured 6 GHz to 8 GHz -60 dBc (typ), f out = 8 GHz…10 GHz, measured 8 GHz to 10 GHz -43 dBc (typ), f out = 10 GHz…12 GHz, measured 10 GHz to 12 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 12 GHz…14 GHz, measured 12 GHz to 14 GHz -46 dBc (typ), f out = 14 GHz…16 GHz, measured 14 GHz to 16 GHz -54 dBc (typ), f out = 16 GHz…18 GHz, measured 16 GHz to 18 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 18 GHz…20 GHz, measured 18 GHz to 20 GHz -50 dBc (typ), f out = 20 GHz…22 GHz, measured 20 GHz to 22 GHz -35 dBc (typ), f out = 22 GHz…24 GHz, measured 22 GHz to 24 GHz -48 dBc (typ), f out = 24 GHz…26 GHz, measured 24 GHz to 26 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 26 GHz…28 GHz, measured 26 GHz to 28 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 28 GHz…30 GHz, measured 28 GHz to 30 GHz -39 dBc (typ), f out = 30 GHz…32 GHz, measured 30 GHz to 32 GHz Adjacent band -57 dBc (typ), fout = DC…4 GHz, measured DC to 8 GHz -58 dBc (typ), f out = 4 GHz…6 GHz, measured 3 GHz to 8 GHz -54 dBc (typ), f out = 6 GHz…8 GHz, measured 4 GHz to 10 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 8 GHz…10 GHz, measured 6 GHz to 12 GHz -43 dBc (typ), f out = 10 GHz…12 GHz, measured 8 GHz to 14 GHz -39 dBc (typ), f out = 12 GHz…14 GHz, measured 10 GHz to 16 GHz -46 dBc (typ), f out = 14 GHz…16 GHz, measured 12 GHz to 18 GHz -53 dBc (typ), f out = 16 GHz…18 GHz, measured 14 GHz to 20 GHz -48 dBc (typ), f out = 18 GHz…20 GHz, measured 16 GHz to 22 GHz -40 dBc (typ), f out = 20 GHz…22 GHz, measured 18 GHz to 24 GHz -35 dBc (typ), f out = 22 GHz…24 GHz, measured 20 GHz to 26 GHz -37 dBc (typ), fout = 24 GHz…26 GHz, measured 22 GHz to 28 GHz -46 dBc (typ), f out = 26 GHz…28 GHz, measured 24 GHz to 30 GHz -45 dBc (typ), f out = 28 GHz…30 GHz, measured 26 GHz to 32 GHz -36 dBc (typ), f out = 30 GHz…32 GHz, measured 28 GHz to 34 GHz Amplitude flatness (at RF output connector, compensated for sin(x)/x) 9 ±1 dB (typ), fout = DC ... 10 GHz ±2 dB (typ), fout = 10 GHz ... 25 GHz ±3 dB (typ), fout = 25 GHz ... 32 GHz Total Harmonic Distortion 5,6 0.5 % (typ), fout = 1GHz 0.7 % (typ), fout = 2 GHz 1.3 % (typ), fout = 5 GHz 2.2 % (typ), fout = 10 GHz Connector type 2.4 mm (female) 1. Unused output must be terminated with 50 Ω to GND. 2. Frequency response correction up to 43 GHz 3. Termination voltage = 0 V; adjusted at 23 °C ambient temperature, amplitude increases by 0.4%/°C (typical) for ambient temperature below 23 °C 4. Termination voltage = 0 V 5. Sample rate 92 GSa/s, output amplitude 500 mV pp(se) 6. Measured with a balun (e.g. HL9405) 7. 9 GHz clock; 1 V ampl.; 90 GSa/s 8. at BER 10-12, 32 Gb/s, PRBS 15, RC=1.0, 1 Vpp, measured with Keysight 86100D DCA 9. measured at DATA OUT

07 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Phase noise Phase noise measured with a sample rate of 92 GSa/s, single-ended, 500 mV amplitude, with internal synthesizer Frequency response Frequency response measured with a sample rate of 92 GSa/s, single ended, 500 mV amplitude and a multi-tone signal containing frequencies from DC to 45 GHz with equal amplitudes.

08 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet ENOB Effective Number of Bits measured according to IEEE 1658-2011. Noise and distortions are considered up to the respective bandwidth. The measurement is performed on a differential signal combined by a balun with a sample rate of 92 GSa/s, internal clock and 500 mV single ended (1 V differential) amplitude at different bandwidths. Marker Two independent digital markers are available in single channel with markers and dual channel with markers mode. They are provided on channel 2 and 3 on normal and complement. In 4-channel mode no markers are available. Markers do not reduce vertical resolution. The granularity of markers is one sample.

09 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Run modes Continuous One waveform segment is continuously repeated Triggered One waveform segment is looped continuously after a trigger event is received Run modes Trigger input A trigger input is provided on the front panel of the M8196A Input Range -4 V to +4 V Threshold Range -4 V to +4 V (typ) Resolution 10 mV (nom) Sensitivity 100 mV (typ) Polarity Selectable, positive or negative, either edge Timing Uncertainty 8 ns (typ) Trigger Latency 5.32 µs (typ) Variable Delay The output channels can be jointly delayed with respect to the reference clock signal with high resolution. This can be used to align the M8196A outputs to external equipment, e.g. other M8196A modules. Delay Range 0 to 10 µs Delay Resolution 50 fs Delay Accuracy ± 10 ps (typ)

10 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Reference clock input A clock reference input is provided on the front panel of the M8196A and used as the clock reference for all four channels of that M8196A. Operation of M8196A requires a clean reference clock signal. Input frequency ranges 11 Range 10 MHz to 300 MHz Sample Rate 82.24 GHz to 93.4 GHz, adjustable Range 162 MHz to 17 GHz Sample Rate 82.24 GHz to 93.4 GHz, adjustable Range 2.32 GHz to 3.0 GHz Sample Rate 74 GHz to 96 GHz, fixed to 32x input frequency Lock range ±1 % (typ) Input level 250 mVpp to 2 Vpp Impedance 50 Ω (nom) Connector SMA (female) Sample clock frequency resolution 1 ppm10 Reference clock output Source: Backplane Output frequency fout = fSa / (32 * n) with n = 1 to 1024 or fout = fSa / 256 Frequency accuracy ±20 ppm Source: Internal Output frequency fout = fSa / (32 * n) with n = 1 to 1024 or fout = fSa / 256 or fout = 100 MHz Frequency accuracy ±2 ppm Source: Reference Clock Input of M8196A f in = 10 to 300 MHz fout = fSa / (n * m) with n,m = 1 to 8 f in = 2.570 to 2.920 GHz fout = fin / 8 f in = 210 MHz to 17 GHz fout = fSa / (32 * n) with n = 1 to 1024 or fout = fSa / 256 Output amplitude 0.9 Vpp (typ) up to 300 MHz, 0.4 V pp (typ) up to 2.875 GHz into 50 Ω Source impedance 50 Ω (nom), AC coupled Connector SMA (female) Internal synthesizer clock characteristics Frequency11 82.24 to 93.4 GHz Accuracy ±2 ppm Resolution 7 digits (for example: 9 kHz at 90 GHz) Download speed USB using SCPI PCIe using SCPI Download Speed ~80 kSa/s (meas) ~1.6 MSa/s (meas) Note: Loading 4 channels waveform memory requires 2 MSa download Instrument software The M8196A is controlled by a combined soft-front panel and firmware application that runs on an embedded AXIe controller or external PC or laptop. Supported operating systems Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit), Windows 8 / 8.1 (32 or 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit) Required hard disk space 1 Gb Interface to M8196A hardware PCI Express ® or USB 10 e.g. sample clock frequency = 92 GHz => frequency resolution = 92 kHz 11. DAC operation only specified from 82.24 GSa/s to 92 GSa/s

11 | Keysight | M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet General Power consumption 50 W (nom) at 92 GSa/s Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C Operating humidity 5% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Storage temperature –40 to +70 °C Stored states User configurations and factory default Interface to controlling PC PCIe (see AXIe chassis specification) USB (see AXIe chassis specification) Form factor 1-slot AXIe Dimensions (W x H x D) 322.25 mm x 30 mm x 281.5 mm Weight 3.15 kg Safety designed to IEC61010-1, UL61010, CSA22.2 61010.1 tested EMC tested to IEC61326 Warm-up time 30 min Calibration interval 2 years recommended Warranty 3 years standard Cooling requirements When operating the M8196A choose a location that provides at least 80 mm of clearance at rear, and at least 30 mm of clearance at each side Definitions Specifications The warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a minimum of two hours within the operating temperature range of 0 to 40 °C and after a 45-minute warm-up period. All specifications include measurement uncertainty and were created in compliance with ISO-17025 methods. Typical (typ) The characteristic performance, which 80% or more of manufactured instruments will meet. This data is not warranted, does not include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 23 °C). Nominal (nom) The mean or average characteristic performance, or the value of an attribute that is determined by design such as a connector type, physical dimension, or operating speed. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 23 °C). Measured (meas) An attribute measured during development for purposes of communicating the expected performance. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 23 °C). Accuracy Represents the traceable accuracy of a specified parameter. Includes measurement error and timebase error, and calibration source uncertainty.

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