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M9336A PXIe I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator
540 MHz bandwidth, 16-bit, 3 scalar channels
Exceptional performance in a single-slot PXIe module The Keysight Technologies, Inc. M9336A PXIe Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) provides multiple independent or synchronized signal outputs with exceptional perfor - mance in a single-slot PXIe module. It is ideal for creating digitally modulated waveforms for wideband communication systems and high resolution waveforms for radar and satellite test. Industry standard waveforms for the AWG can be easily generated using Keysight software applications tools such as Signal Studio or Waveform Creator. In addition to these tools, users can generate their own waveforms using MATLAB or custom tools. The AWG provides standard IVI compliant drivers for integration with multiple application develop - ment environments.
Applications
– Generation of wide-bandwidth baseband I/Q communication signals with synchronized envelope tracking signals – High bandwidth, small sample size control signals used for quantum computing – DOCSIS upstream signals – Satellite and radar signals – General purpose, multi-channel arbitrary waveform generation Key Features – Single PXIe slot – 3 differential or single-ended signal channels with SMB connectors – 16-bit amplitude resolution – Up to 540 MHz bandwidth per channel (1080 MHz I/Q modulation bandwidth) – Per channel control of channel skew, gain, and offset – Highly flexible waveform definition and sequencing with up to 4 GB of waveform sample and waveform sequencing memory – Up to 8 marker signals per channel – Front panel and PXIe backplane triggers and markers – Keysight exclusive Trueform waveform generation – Simple to use soft front panel
Figure 1. M9336A AWG block diagram.
can be used to achieve a DC to 540 MHz flatness of ±0.15 dB. Corrected phase flatness is ±1 degree, also from DC to 540 MHz. output impedance of 50 ohms (100 ohms differential). Figure 2. Generate complex, wide bandwidth signals with exceptional EVM performance. a synchronized envelope tracking signal. is provided for envelope tracking standards.
complex waveforms which can be built from several common waveform segments. – Each waveform segment is composed of waveform samples. – Waveform sequences are built by combining waveform segments. sequence itself. These repeat loops can be nested up to 8 deep. setting which can be different for each channel. one waveform segment to the next within a sequence. Figure 3. M9336A AWG waveform sequencing
06 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Module memory The AWG has up to 4 GB of memory which is managed as a single shared storage space for waveforms, markers, and sequencer programs. The memory segments for the data that shares this storage space are dynamically allocated. This generally results in >500 MSa of waveform storage (depending on memory option). Triggers and markers The AWG can accept hardware or software triggers which are primarily used to: – Control the starting of waveform segments/sequences – Control internal operation of waveform sequences, e.g. loop until trigger and wait for trigger Triggers sources include the front panel Ext 1/2 connectors and PXI backplane. Software triggers are also allowed. Output markers are used to identify points in time that are correlated to a waveform as it is played. Each marker is typically aligned with a particular sample of the waveform. The marker can be output on: – An analog channel. A marker being output on an analog channel goes through the same DSP signal chain as other channels and results in the most accurate place - ment relative to another analog channel. – Through the front panel Ext 1/2 connectors – Through the PXI trigger lines Keysight Trueform signal generation The AWG includes Keysight’s exclusive Trueform technology that allows waveforms to be expressed with the same shape, regardless if the signal is 1 Sa/s or the maximum rate of 1.28 GSa/s. Waveforms are always anti-aliased for exceptional accuracy, and can be played at the selectable sample rate, without the chance of missing short-duration anomalies that are critical for testing device reliability. Digital waveforms with transients and pulses can be reproduced with the same characteristics every time. Many arbitrary waveform generators store points in memory and then read those points out one after another and clock them into a DAC. This requires a low-noise variable-fre - quency clock which adds to complexity and cost. Trueform technology instead uses a patented virtual variable clock with advanced filtering techniques that track the sample rate of the arbitrary waveform. This exclusive digital sampling technique results in overall better signal integrity with more efficient memory use. It also enables the waveform segment to be scaled in time to produce different frequency shifted versions of the same waveform simply by changing the waveform sample rate.
independent channel operation. Figure 4. M9336A AWG soft front panel M9336A modules. Order the M9950A to support up to eight M9336A modules.
08 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Technical Specifications Definitions and Conditions Specification Warranted performance. Specifications include guardbands to account for the expected statistical performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes in performance due to environmental conditions. All specifications apply over the operating environment outlined in “Environmental and Regulatory” sections of this data sheet. In addition, the following conditions must be met: – Instrument is within its calibration cycle if calibration is required. – Instrument has been stored for a minimum of 1 hour within the operating temperature range prior to turn-on and after a 30 minute warm-up period. - Open a driver session to intialize the power supplies. This can be donen programatically or by opening SFP and connecting to the instruument Characteristic A performance parameter that the product is expected to meet before it leaves the factory, but that is not verified in the field and is not covered by the product warranty. A characteristic includes the same guardbands as a specification. Typical Expected performance of an average unit when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Typical performance is not warranted. The instrument must be within its calibration cycle if calibration is required. Nominal Nominal describes representative performance that is useful in the application of the product when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Nominal performance is not warranted. Additional Information All data are measured from multiple units at room temperature and are representative of product performance within the operating temperature range unless otherwise noted. The specifications contained in this document are subject to change.
09 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet General Characteristics Module characteristics Bus interface and compatibility PXIe peripheral module (x8 Gen 2) Number of slots 1 Module memory (option dependent) 2 or 4 GB Supported waveform file formats M9336A binary format (.bin), CSV, Signal Studio (.wfm), and N5110 (.bin) Front panel connectors Ext1 and Ext2 SMB male Channel 1+ and 1- SMB male Channel 2+ and 2- SMB male Channel 3+ and 3- SMB male Ext Clk In Reserved for future use Sync Reserved for future use Aux port Reserved for future use Mechanical Size 3U/1-slot PXIe standard 130.1 x 21.7 x 210 mm; includes connectors and handle extensions Weight 544 g (1.2 lbs) Technical Specifications DC Power Requirements DC supply Typical Maximum DC supply current: +3.3V 2.7 A 3.0 A +12V 3.3 A 3.8 A Power dissipation 48 W 54 W Channel Characteristics Characteristic Value Comments Number of channels 3 Option dependent Resolution 16-bit Maximum channel bandwidth 540 MHz Option dependent Maximum modulation (I/Q) bandwidth 1080 MHz Option dependent Output coupling DC Ch-ch alignment Between channels 1 and 2 < 20 ps Between channels 3 and other channels < 40 ps Channel delay Delay range ±0.5*(sample period) or ±1.6 µs whichever is greater Sample period = 1/sample rate Delay resolution 0.1 ps for sample rates ≥ 2.5 KSa/s 250 ps @ 1 Sa/s Delay resolution varies with sample rate below
2.5 KSa/s
10 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Technical Specifications Analog Outputs Characteristic 1 Amplitude resolution 16-bit Amplitude DC accuracy ±0.5% of setting ±5 mV Jitter 5 Fc = 10 MHz <1 ps rms Fc ≥ 50 MHz <0.25 ps rms Rise/fall time (10% to 90%) Without corrections <1.2 ns, typical With corrections <900 ps, typical Single-ended output characteristics 1 Characteristic Channels 1 & 2 Channel 3 Nominal output impedance 50 ohm 50 ohm Nominal amplitude range 2, 4 Without corrections 0 Vpp to 1 Vpp 0 Vpp to 1.65 Vpp With corrections 3 0 Vpp to 0.8 Vpp 0 Vpp to 1.26 Vpp Offset Range -0.3 to +0.81 V ±1.2 V Adjustment resolution 100 uV 100 uV Analog gain Range 15 dB (min=0.11, max=0.66) 15 dB (min=0.18, max=1.08) Adjustment resolution 0.0001 0.0001 Digital gain Range min=0, max=1 min=0, max=1 Adjustment resolution 0.0001 0.0001 1. Each output terminated with 50 ohms to ground. 2. With maximum analog and default digital gain settings. Higher levels of digital gain are possible depending on signal type. For example, channels 1 and 2 can output a with a 1.3 Vpp sinewave. Using maximum digital gain on complex waveforms with high crest factors may cause signal overload. 3. At maximum sample rate. Reducing sample rate will allow for higher amplitude settings. 4. For channel 3, it is recommended to keep (Vpp X Frequency) <2.5x10 8 and offsets = 0V to minimize harmonic distortion. If offsets are used, it is recommend - ed to keep (Vp X Frequency) <4x10 7 5. 1 kHz to 10 MHz integration bandwidth
11 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Technical Specifications Analog Outputs (cont’d) Differential output characteristics 1 Characteristic Channels 1 & 2 Channel 3 Nominal output impedance 100 ohm 100 ohm Nominal amplitude range 2, 4 Without corrections 0 Vpp to 2 Vpp 0 Vpp to 3.6 Vpp With corrections 3 0 Vpp to 1.6 Vpp 0 Vpp to 2.5 Vpp Differential offset Range ±0.35 V ±2.40 V Adjustment resolution 100 uV 100 uV Common mode offset Range -0.3 to +0.81 V ±1.20 V Adjustment resolution 100 uV 100 uV Analog gain Range 15 dB (min=0.22, max=1.32) 15 dB (min=0.36, max=2.1) Adjustment resolution 0.0001 0.0001 Digital gain Range min=0, max=1 min=0, max=1 Adjustment resolution 0.0001 0.0001 1. Each output terminated with 50 ohms to ground. 2. With maximum analog and default digital gain settings. Higher levels of digital gain are possible depending on signal type. For example, channels 1 and 2 can output a with a 1.3 Vpp sinewave. Using maximum digital gain on complex waveforms with high crest factors may cause signal overload. 3. At maximum sample rate. Reducing sample rate will allow for higher amplitude settings. 4. For channel 3, it is recommended to keep (Vpp X Frequency) <2.5x10 8 and offsets = 0V to minimize harmonic distortion. If offsets are used, it is recommend - ed to keep (Vp X Frequency) <4x10 7
Figure 5. Nominal frequency response plot: nominal freq response, channel 1-3
1 Mhz offset -152 dBc/Hz -152 dBc/Hz
10 Mhz offset -162 dBc/Hz -162 dBc/Hz
Figure 6. Typical Channel 1-2, 10 MHz tone spectrum Figure 7. Typical Channel 1-2, 500 MHz tone spectrum
1 Mhz offset -150 dBc/Hz -150 dBc/Hz
10 Mhz offset -152 dBc/Hz -152 dBc/Hz
Figure 15. Typical Channel 3, 10 MHz tone spectrum Figure 16. Typical Channel 3, 500 MHz tone spectrum
21 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Technical Specifications Clocks Sample Clock User sample rate (F s) - option B12 1 Sa/s to 320 MSa/s, 1µSa/s resolution User sample rate (F s) - option B50 1 Sa/s to 1.28 GSa/s, 1µSa/s resolution Reference Clock Reference clock sources PXIe_CLK100 (100 MHz) Reference clock lock range ±25 ppm Modulation Format Specific Data Typical EVM performance 1 802.11a x EVM (80MHz, 1024 QAM) 0.2% LTE/LTE advanced EVM (20MHz, 64 QAM) 0.075% EVM (100MHz, 64 QAM) 0.3% OFDM EVM (700MHz, 64 QAM) 0.7% 1. With differential outputs and matched cables. Individual channel adjustments for gain and delay may be required to achieve best EVM performance Sequencer, Triggers Sequencer Waveform memory (option dependent) Up to 500 MSa/ch Waveform granularity (quantum) 4 samples Waveform segment length Minimum - burst 12 samples Minimum - looped 512 samples Maximum 2,145,300,000 samples Maximum segments per sequence 227 Maximum number of sequences 225 Input Triggers Number of triggers 12 hardware and 12 software Trigger sources Software, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, DSTARB, Ext 1, Ext 2, and immediate Trigger types Start and sequence Trigger polarity Positive or negative Trigger timing resolution 3.125 ns Trigger Jitter ±3.125 ns Trigger latency Correction filter off 322 ns + (24 * User sample period in ns) Correction filter on 2960 ns + (24 * User sample period in ns) Minimum trigger width 20 ns Programmable delay Range 10 s Resolution 3.125 ns
22 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Markers Markers Maximum number of markers 8 per channel Marker type Sample (data marker) Marker polarity Positive or negative Marker destinations PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, PXIe_DSTARC, Ext 1, and Ext 2 Marker placement accuracy 3.125 ns Marker to waveform jitter Up to 3.125 ns, depending on waveform sample rate Programmable delay Range 20 ms Resolution 3.125 ns Channel Markers Number of markers Up to 3 depending on number of available channels Marker type Precise data marker (timed precisely with waveform characteristics of another output channel) Marker polarity Positive or negative Marker destinations Analog output channels not being used for waveform output Marker placement accuracy Marker on channels 1 and 2 20 ps Marker on channel 3 40 ps Marker to waveform jitter 25 ps Programmable delay Range ±0.5 x (user sample period) Resolution .001 ps Marker width 4 user samples Ext1 and Ext2 Characteristics Direction Control Input or output (configurable) Output level 0 to 3.3 V Output impedance (output mode) 50 Ω Maximum input level ±5.5 V Input impedance (input mode) 10 kΩ Programmable trigger input threshold Range -4 to 4V Programming resolution 10 mV Accuracy ±100 mV Minimum input swing 100 mV Minimum input pulse width 10 ns Technical Specifications
23 | Keysight | M9336A I/Q Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Environmental Characteristics 1,2 Operating and Storage Conditions Operating Storage Temperature3 0˚C to 50˚C -40˚C to 70˚C Altitude Up to 10,000 ft (3048 m) Up to 15,000 ft (4572 m) Humidity Type-tested at 95%, +40˚C (non-condensing) Calibration interval 1 year Warm-up time 30 minutes Vibration Operating random vibration: type-tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g rms Survival random vibration: type-tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g rms Regulatory Characteristics Safety Complies with the essential requirements of the European Low Voltage Directive as well as the current versions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): – IEC/EN 61010-1 – Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 – USA: UL std no. 61010-1 EMC Complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as the current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): – IEC/EN 61326-1 – CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A – AS/NZS CISPR 11 – ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conformea la norme NMB-001 du Canada South Korean Class A EMC declaration Information to the user: This equipment has been conformity assessed for use in business environments. In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference. – This EMC statement applies to the equipment only for use in business environment. 사 용 자 안 내 문 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다. ※ 사용자 안내문은 “업무용 방송통신기자재”에만 적용한다. Technical Specifications 1. Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environ - mental stresses of Storage, Transportation and End-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude and power line conditions. 2. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 3. De-rate max temperature by 5 °C above 2000 m.
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Ordering Information
Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit only) Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit only) Standard compliant drivers IVI.NET, IVI-C, and LabVIEW Supported application development environments (ADE) LabVIEW, MATLAB, Visual Studio.NET (C/C++, C#, VB.NET), Command Expert Keysight IO libraries Supported versions: 17.3 and 18.0 (or greater) Includes: VISA Libraries, Keysight Connection Expert, IO Monitor Signal Studio software (Playback on up to four channels per license): – N76xxB/C-9TP, transport - able perpetual license – N76xxB/C-9FP, fixed perpetual license – N7650B-2xx provides 5/50 waveform pack licenses – M9950A Signal Studio software extension from 4 to 8 channels N7600B W-CDMA/HSPA+ N7601B cdma2000 ®/1xEV-DO N7602B GSM/EDGE/Evo N7608C Custom modulation N7612B TD-SCDMA/HSDPA N7617B WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac N7624B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD N7625B LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD N7630C Pre-5G Hardware information Model Description M9336A PXIe I/Q arbitrary waveform generator:
500 MHz BW, 16-bit, 3 scalar channels
M9336A-001 Enable I/Q channels (all 3 channels) M9336A-B12 Channel Bandwidth, 135 MHz M9336A-B50 Channel Bandwidth, 540 MHz M9336A-M02 Memory, 2 GB M9336A-M04 Memory, 4 GB
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