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M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator
1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz
3 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Figure 1. M9381A PXIe vector signal generator with four modules output, M9301A synthesizer, and M9300A frequency reference. RF requirements keep growing while timelines keep shrinking. wireless standards like LTE-Advanced and 802.11ac WLAN. measurements optimized for RF manufacturing test environments. be ready for tomorrow — today. support your development environment of choice. bandwidth can also be easily upgraded in the field.
Applications
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Figure 5. M9381A PXIe vector signal generator block diagram with four modules consisting of the M9301A synthesizer, M9310A source output, M9311A digital vector modulator, and optional M9300A frequency reference.
100 MHz PLL
10 MHz OCXO
100 MHz
10 MHz Out10 MHz
100 MHz Outs)
100 MHz In
850 MHz
3 GHz to 6 GHz
6 GHz
100 MHz Out
100 MHz In Signal
05 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Definitions for specifications Temperatures referred to in this document are defined as follows: – Full temperature range = Individual module temperature of ≤ 75 °C as reported by the module, and environment temperature of 0 to 55 °C. – Controlled temperature range = Individual module temperature of ≤ 55 °C as reported by the module, and environment temperature of 20 to 30 °C. Specifications describe the warranted performance of calibrated instruments. Data represented in this document are specifications under the following conditions unless otherwise noted. – Calibrated instruments have been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the full temperature range – 45 minute warm-up time – Calibration cycle maintained – When used with Keysight M9300A frequency reference and Keysight interconnect cables Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product. Characteristics are often referred to as Typical or Nominal values and are italicized. – Typical describes characteristic performance, which 80% of instruments will meet when operated within the controlled temperature range. – Nominal describes representative performance that is useful in the application of the product when operated within the controlled temperature range. Recommended best practices in use – Use slot blockers and EMC filler panels in empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. Keysight chassis and slot blockers optimize module temperature performance and reliability of test. – Set chassis fan to high at environmental temperatures above 45 °C. – Maintain temperature stability for best multi-channel phase coherence – Set chassis fans to maximum – Maintain stable ambient temperature – Perform warm-up with session open and representative waveform running Additional information – Specifications use the normal PLL mode setting, unless otherwise stated. Narrow loop bandwidth refers to specifications using the best wide offset PLL mode setting AGM938X_VAL_SYNTHESIZER_PLL_MODE_BEST_WIDE_ OFFSET, available in the M938x Vector Signal Generator/CW Source Instrument Drivers versions 1.2.300 and later. – Performance described in this document applies for mod - ule temperature within ± 5 degrees of IQ alignment, unless otherwise noted. – When configured for multi-channel, phase-coherent operation (shared synthesizer configuration), instrument level warranted specifications only apply to the M9381A which was previously calibrated with the M9301A synthesizer, showing a valid calibration indicator. For all other M9381A channels, specifications revert to typical performance. If using an ex - ternal LO distribution unit, such as the V2802A LO distribu - tion network, specifications for all M9381A channels revert to typical performance. – All graphs contain measured data from one unit and are representative of product performance within the controlled temperature range unless otherwise noted. – The specifications contained in this document are subject to change .
06 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Frequency Frequency range Option F03 1 MHz to 3 GHz Option F06 1 MHz to 6 GHz Resolution 0.01 Hz Frequency switching speed Standard, nominal Option UNZ, nominal List mode switching speed 1 Normal loop bandwidth Narrow loop bandwidth Baseband frequency offset change 2 ≤ 5 ms ≤ 10 µs ≤ 10 μs ALC off 3 Arbitrary frequency change ≤ 5 ms ≤ 185 μs ≤ 240 μs Frequency change < 100 MHz within a band 4 ≤ 5 ms ≤ 115 μs ≤ 120 μs ALC on 3 Arbitrary frequency change ≤ 5 ms ≤ 365 µs ≤ 365 µs Frequency change < 100 MHz within a band 4 ≤ 5 ms ≤ 265 µs ≤ 265 µs Non-list mode switching speed 5 Baseband frequency offset change 2 ≤ 5 ms ≤ 250 µs ≤ 250 µs Arbitrary frequency change ≤ 5 ms ≤ 2 ms ≤ 2.1 ms List mode List mode channel parameters 80 parameters including RF frequency, power, modulation arb and baseband, ALC, power search, triggers Dwell time 0 to 429 seconds Number of points 1 to 3201 Triggering Immediate, external, software, timer 1 . Time from trigger input to frequency and amplitude settled within limits given below with digital modulation on and channel corrections enabled. Specifications are for amplitudes lower than +17 dBm and using an M9036A embedded controller in an M9018A chassis. 2 . Baseband offset frequency settled within 100 Hz. Baseband offset can be adjusted ± from carrier frequency within limits determined by RF modulation bandwidth. Synthesizer frequency and amplitude are not changing and ALC off. 3 . Carrier frequency settled within 1 ppm or 1 kHz, whichever is greater, and amplitude settled within 0.2 dB (within the controlled temperature range) or within 0.5 dB (at the full temperature range). For frequency changes ≥ 1.6 GHz at carriers ≥ 3.2 GHz nominal frequency settling time within ± 0.05% of final frequency is 125 µs. Simultaneous carrier frequency and amplitude switching. 4 . Frequency bands: One (1 to 400 MHz); Two (> 400 to < 750 MHz); Three (≥ 750 to < 1500 MHz); Four (≥ 1500 to < 3000 MHz); Five (≥ 3000 to 6000 MHz). 5 . Mean time from IVI command to carrier frequency settled within 1 ppm or 1 kHz whichever is greater and amplitude settled within 0.2 dB. Simultaneous carrier frequency and amplitude switching.
07 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Frequency accuracy Same as accuracy of internal time base or external reference input Internal timebase Accuracy ± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) ± temperature effects ± calibration accuracy] Frequency stability Aging rate Daily < ± 0.5 ppb/day, after 72 hour warm-up Yearly < ± 0.1 ppm/year, after 72 hours warm-up Total 10 years < ± 0.6 ppm/10yrs, after 72 hours warm-up Achievable initial calibration accuracy (at time of shipment) ± 5 x 10-8 Temperature effects 20 to 30 °C < ± 10 ppb Full temperature range < ± 50 ppb Warm up 5 minutes over +20 to +30 °C, with respect to 1 hour < ± 0.1 ppm 15 minutes over +20 to +30 °C, with respect to 1 hour < ± 0.01 ppm External reference input Frequency 1 to 110 MHz, sine wave Lock range ± 1 ppm, nominal Amplitude 0 to 10 dBm, nominal Connector 1 SMB snap-on Impedance 50 Ω, nominal Frequency (continued) Frequency reference (M9300A PXIe frequency reference module) Reference outputs
100 MHz Out (Out 1 through Out 5)
Amplitude ≥ 10 dBm 13 dBm, typical Connectors 5 SMB snap-on Impedance 50 Ω, nominal
10 MHz Out
Amplitude 9.5 dBm, nominal Connectors 1 SMB snap-on Impedance 50 Ω, nominal OCXO Out Amplitude 11.5 dBm, nominal Connectors 1 SMB snap-on Impedance 50 Ω, nominal
1 MHz to 5 GHz +10 dBm +19 dBm
Figure 6. List mode amplitude vs time showing fast settling time to specified level accuracy.
Figure 7. Output power normalized response at –120 dBm.
- Time from trigger input to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB (within the controlled temperature range) or
the M9036A embedded controller in an M9018A chassis.
- Baseband offset amplitude settled within 0.2 dB. Baseband offset can be adjusted from 0 to –20 dB.
- Mean time from IVI command to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB. Carrier frequency is not changing.
- Specifications apply within the controlled temperature range. For temperatures outside this range,
absolute level accuracy degrades by ± 0.02 dB/°C.
Figure 8. Amplitude repeatability at various carrier frequencies. Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return to a given power setting after a random excursion to any other frequency and power setting. It should not be confused with absolute level accuracy. Figure 9. Relative level accuracy at various carrier frequencies.
- After a power search, with a single side-band
signal and with power search blanking on.
- Power search is an internal alignment routine
that improves level accuracy with ALC off.
- QPSK waveform 4 MSa/s symbol rate.
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
3500 MHz
5800 MHz
0.85 GHz
1.8 GHz
2 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
5.8 GHz
1 MHz to 6 GHz 1 W, nominal
Figure 10. Measured VSWR from 1 MHz to 6 GHz.
1 GHz −122 dBc/Hz, typical
2 GHz −117 dBc/Hz, typical
3 GHz −112 dBc/Hz, typical
6 GHz −108 dBc/Hz, typical
Figure 11. Single sideband phase noise in normal loop bandwidth, CW mode from 10 Hz to 10 MHz, Figure 12. Single sideband phase noise in narrow loop bandwidth, CW mode from 10 Hz to 10 MHz,
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz
13 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Spectral purity (continued) Broadband noise floor Range
1 MHz to 6 GHz < −140 dBc/Hz, nominal, at +10 dBm output power level
Range ≤ 0 dBm ≤ 0 dBm ≤ +10 dBm ≤ +10 dBm
1 MHz to < 1 GHz < −39 dBc −43 dBc, typical < −35 dBc −37 dBc, typical
1 to 2.5 GHz < −34 dBc −38 dBc, typical < −32 dBc −34 dBc, typical > 2.5 GHz < −35 dBc −38 dBc, typical < −28 dBc −31 dBc, typical Nonharmonics 15 Nonharmonic miscellaneous spurious 16 < −70 dBc, nominal Nonharmonic HET band mixing spurs (0 dBm) < −67 dBc, nominal Nonharmonic Frac−N < −66 dBc, nominal Subharmonics
1 MHz to 6 GHz none
Technical Specifications and Characteristics 15. Non−harmonics include mixing spurs for frequencies below 400 MHz, synthesizer spurs, and other miscellaneous chassis and power supply products, for offsets > 10 kHz. 16. With Keysight M9036A embedded controller.
14 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Analog modulation Pulse parameters Pulse on/off ratio 1 to 400 MHz > 85 dB, typical Pulse on/off ratio > 400 MHz to 6 GHz > 95 dB, typical Pulse on/off ratio with I/Q modulation > 140 dB, nominal Pulse rise/fall time < 10 ns, nominal Frequency modulation (Option UNT) 17 Maximum deviation 1.25 MHz Resolution of deviation 0.1 Hz Maximum rate 5 MHz Phase modulation (Option UNT) 17 Maximum deviation 10 radians Resolution of deviation 0.001 radians Maximum rate 5 MHz Pulse (Option UNT) 17 Rate 1 Hz to 1 MHz Pulse on time 200 ns to 2 ms Multitone (Option UNT) 17 Rate (tone separation) 100 Hz to 1 MHz Number of tones 2 to 16 Frequency modulation (Option UNT) 17 Maximum deviation 1.25 MHz Resolution of deviation 0.1 Hz Maximum rate 5 MHz Technical Specifications and Characteristics 17. With arbitrary waveforms. Sine, dual−sine, triangle, ramp, and square waveforms supported.
15 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Vector modulation Residual carrier leakage 18 Frequency Specifications Typical
1 MHz to 5 GHz < −55 dBc < −62 dBc
5 to 6 GHz < −51 dBc < −58 dBc I/Q image suppression 18 Frequency Specifications Typical 1 to 850 MHz < −43 dBc < −54 dBc > 850 MHz to 5 GHz < −52 dBc < −61 dBc > 5 to 6 GHz < −45 dBc < −54 dBc I/Q baseband feed-through 18 Frequency Specifications 1 to 400 MHz < −65 dBc, typical > 400 MHz to 3 GHz < −80 dBc, typical > 3 GHz < −90 dBc, typical RF modulation bandwidth with internal ARB Option B04 (standard) 40 MHz Option B10 100 MHz Option B16 160 MHz RF I/Q channel flatness Bandwidth 1 MHz to 5.5 GHz > 5.5 to 6 GHz 40 MHz BW < ± 0.1 dB, typical < ± 0.2 dB, typical 100 MHz BW < ± 0.2 dB, typical < ± 0.3 dB, typical 160 MHz BW < ± 0.3 dB, typical < ± 0.5 dB, typical 18. Measured with an SSB waveform with an I/Q scale factor of 0.25 for offsets ≤ 5O MHz, after executing IQ alignment. Specifications apply at 625 kHz and 50 MHz offsets.
16 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Vector modulation (continued) Corrected phase error Bandwidth 1 GHz 3 GHz 40 MHz BW ± 0.25 °C, nominal ± 1.25 °C, nominal 100 MHz BW ± 0.65 °C, nominal ± 2.5 °C, nominal 160 MHz BW ± 0.9 °C, nominal ± 3.0 °C, nominal Arbitrary waveform memory maximum playback capacity Option M01 (standard) 32 MSa Option M05 512 MSa Option M10 1024 MSa Channel-to-channel synchronization 19 Timing Phase Skew ≤ 500 ps, nominal — Jitter 20 ≤ 45 ps, nominal ≤ 1 °, nominal Repeatability 21 ≤ 70 ps, nominal ≤ 1.5 °, nominal Adjustment resolution 50 ps 0.05 ° Drift over 12 hours 20 ps, nominal 0.5 °, nominal 19. Multi-channel capability only supported with up to 8-channels when configured with a Keysight M9018A PXIe chassis, with FPGA version 1.05 or greater. Characteristics measured at 400, 900, 2400, 5800 MHz. V2802A LO distribution network used for phase synchronization for more than 4 channels 20. Jitter indicates measurement-to-measurement variation and applies over short time interval at room temperature without resetting or reinitializing a driver session . 21. Repeatability indicates stability of alignment between channels across power cycles and IVI sessions, with identical cabling and hardware settings frequency, span, sample rate, etc.)
Figure 13. SSB residual carrier leakage. Figure 16. RF I/Q channel flatness at various carrier frequencies.Figure 15. I/Q baseband feed-through at various carrier frequencies. Figure 14. SSB image rejection at 1, 50, and 80 MHz offsets.
1.9 GHz
1 MHz
50 MHz
80 MHz
900 MHz −70 −72 −71 −72
900 MHz −69 −71 −69 −72
Figure 17. Single carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz. Figure 18. Four carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz.
- Specifications apply within the controlled temperature range.
64 DPCH
1 DPCH
19 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Format specific modulation data (continued) GSM/EDGE performance data 24 GSM EDGE Modulation type GMSK bursted 3pi/8-8PSK bursted Modulation rate 270.833 ksps 70.833 ksps EVM [ALC off] ±0.15 °C rms global phase error, typical 0.3%, typical EVM [ALC on] ±0.15 °C rms, global phase error, typical 0.6%, typical Output RF spectrum (ORFS) Narrow loop bandwidth Narrow loop bandwidth Offset GSM, typical EDGE, typical 200 kHz −37 dBc −39 dBc 400 kHz −66 dBc −66 dBc 600 kHz −71 dBc −71 dBc 800 kHz −76 dBc −76 dBc 1200 kHz −81 dBc −81 dBc 1800 kHz −80 dBc −79 dBc WLAN 802.11 performance data — single channel EVM Preamble only — narrow loop bandwidth Power level −7 dBm 0 dBm +5 dBm Typical Nominal Typical Nominal Typical Nominal 802.11n, 20 MHz, 64 QAM
2.4 GHz
−52.5 dB −44.6 dB −53.2 dB −45.8 dB −52.7 dB −45.2 dB −53.4 dB −45.8 dB −51.3 dB −41.3 dB −52.1 dB −42.8 dB 802.11n, 40 MHz, 64 QAM −48.5 dB −44.1 dB −49.5 dB −44.5 dB −48.6 dB −44.1 dB −49.7 dB −44.7 dB −47.8 dB −40.1 dB −49.2 dB −41.7 dB 802.11ac, 80 MHz, 256 QAM 802.11ac, 160 MHz, 256 QAM Preamble, pilots & data - narrow loop bandwidth Power level −7 dBm, nominal 0 dBm, nominal +5 dBm, nominal 802.11n, 20 MHz, 64 QAM −54.4 dB −46.5 dB −54.7 dB −46.9 dB −54.5 dB −43.7 dB 802.11n, 40 MHz, 64 QAM −52.8 dB −47.2 dB −53.3 dB −47.6 dB −52.9 dB −44.0 dB 802.11ac, 80 MHz, 256 QAM 5.8 GHz −48.7 dB −48.9 dB −45.2 dB 802.11ac, 160 MHz, 256 QAM 5.8 GHz −47.2 dB −47.8 dB −43.9 dB 24. GSM/EDGE characteristics apply 800 to 900 MHz, and 1800 to 1900 MHz, with 1 timeslot channel configuration.
20 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Format specific modulation data (continued) WLAN 802.11 performance data — multi-channel 25 EVM Preamble only — narrow loop bandwidth, 0 dBm 2-channel, nominal 3-channel, nominal 4-channel, nominal 8-channel, nominal 802.11n, 20 MHz, 64 QAM −52.4 dB −45.6 dB −50.8 dB −44.3 dB −50.9 dB −45.1 dB 802.11n, 40 MHz, 64 QAM −49.2 dB −44.2 dB −48.3 dB −42.7 dB −48.8 dB −43.3 dB 802.11ac, 80 MHz, 256 QAM 802.11ac, 160 MHz, 256 QAM Preamble, pilots & data — narrow loop bandwidth, 0 dBm 2-channel, nominal 3-channel, nominal 4-channel, nominal 8-channel, nominal 802.11n, 20 MHz, 64 QAM −54.2 dB −46.4 dB −54.2 dB −45.6 dB −52.9 dB −45.7 dB 802.11n, 40 MHz, 64 QAM −52.8 dB −47.1 dB −52.7 dB −46.1 dB −51.7 dB −45.3 dB 802.11ac, 80 MHz, 256 QAM 802.11ac, 160 MHz, 256 QAM Technical Specifications and Characteristics 25. Multi-channel performance data applies when each channel is configured with its own independent synthesizer. Sharing a single synthesizer will degrade EVM performance approximately 1 dB.
21 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics 26. LTE FDD E-TM 1.1 and E-TM 3.1, 10 MHz, 64 QAM PDSCH, full resource block, ≤ +6 dBm. 27. MIMO performance data applies when each channel is configured with its own independent synthesizer. Sharing a single synthesizer will degrade EVM performance approximately 1 dB. 28. LTE FDD/TDD MIMO R9 downlink, full filled 64 QAM 10 MHz (50 RB), at 0 dBm, open-loop spatial multiplexing transmission mode. 29. LTE FDD/TDD 10 MHz BW, DL, TM9 multi-layer, TM4 closed-loop spatial multiplexing transmission mode. Format specific modulation data (continued) LTE FDD performance data — single channel 26 nominal EVM 900 MHz −52.0 dB (0.25%) ACPR 23 Adjacent (< 5 dBm) Alternate (< 5 dBm)
900 MHz −68 dBc −70 dBc
2 GHz −67 dBc −70 dBc
LTE FDD & LTE TDD performance data — multi-channel 27 nominal LTE FDD – EVM 2x2 MIMO 28 4x4 MIMO 28 8x8 MIMO 29 LTE TDD – EVM 2x2 MIMO 28 4x4 MIMO 28 8x8 MIMO 29
22 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Environmental and physical specifications Temperature Operating Non-operating (storage) 0 to 55 °C −40 to +70 °C Humidity 30 Type tested at 95%, +40 °C (non-condensing) Shock/vibration 30 Operating random vibration Survival random vibration Functional shock Bench handling Type tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g rms Type tested at 5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g rms Type tested at half-sine, 30 g, 11 ms Type tested per MIL-PRF-28800F Altitude Up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) 31 Connectors RF OUT SMA female EMC Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC – IEC/EN 61326-2-1 – 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 conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada. Warm-up time 45 minutes Size M9300A M9301A M9310A M9311A
1 PXIe slot
2 PXIe slots
Dimensions Module Length Width Height M9300A 210 mm 22 mm 130 mm M9301A 210 mm 22 mm 130 mm M9310A 210 mm 22 mm 130 mm M9311A 210 mm 42 mm 130 mm Weight M9300A M9301A M9310A M9311A 0.551 kg (1.215 lbs) 0.535 kg (1.179 lbs) 0.551 kg (1.215 lbs) 0.901 kg (1.986 lbs) Power drawn from chassis M9300A M9301A M9310A M9311A ≤ 18 W ≤ 25 W ≤ 28 W ≤ 45 W Technical Specifications and Characteristics 30. 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. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 31. At 15,000 feet, the maximum environmental temperature is de-rated to 52 °C.
23 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet System requirements Topic Operating systems Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Processor speed 1 GHz 32-bit (x86), 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) (no support for Itanium 64) Available memory 4 GB minimum
8 GB or greater recommended
1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes:
1 GB available for Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 SP1 33
100 MB for Keysight IO libraries suite
Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended (Super VGA graphics is supported) Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or greater M938x vector signal generator/CW source instrument drivers Keysight IO libraries Version 16.3.17914 or later Narrow loop bandwidth Narrow loop bandwidth using the best wide offset PLL mode setting AGM938X_VAL_SYNTHESIZER_PLL_MODE_BEST_WIDE_OFFSET requires instrument drivers version 1.2.300.0 or later 32. Because of the installation procedure, less disk space may be required for operation than is required for installation. 33. NET framework runtime components are installed by default with Windows Vista and Windows 7. Therefore, you may not need this amount of available disk space . Technical Specifications and Characteristics
24 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Software Instrument connection software Keysight IO library The IO library suite offers a single entry point for connection to the most common instruments including AXIe, PXI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/ LAN, RS-232, and VXI test instruments from Keysight and other vendors. It automatically discovers interfaces, chassis, and instruments. The graphical user interface allows you to search for, verify, and update IVI instrument and soft front panel drivers for modular and traditional instruments. The IO suite safely installs in side-by-side mode with NI I/O software. Free software download at www.keysight.com/find/iosuite Module setup and usage Keysight soft front panel The PXI module includes a soft front panel (SFP), a software based graphical user interface (GUI) which enables the instrument’s capabilities from your PC. Included on CD-ROM shipped with module or online Programming Driver Development environments lVI-COM IVI-C LabVIEW MATLAB Visual Studio (VB.NET, C#, C/C++) VEE LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, MATLAB Included on CD-ROM shipped with module or online Programming assitance Command Expert Assists in finding the right instrument commands and setting correct parameters. A simple interface includes documentation, examples, syntax checking, command execution, and debug tools to build sequences for integration in Excel, MATLAB, Visual Studio, LabVIEW, VEE, and SystemVue. Free software download at www.keysight.com/find/commandexpert Programming examples Each module includes programming examples for Visual Studio.net, LabVIEW, MATLAB, LabWindows, and Keysight VEE Pro. Included on CD-ROM shipped with module or online Signal generation software Signal Studio Suite of flexible, easy-to-use, signal creation tools that provides validated and performance optimized reference signals for commonly used communications standards. It configures signals in an easy-to- use, application specific graphical interface and enables you to scale the capability and performance to meet your specific test needs. Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio Waveform Creator Built around a drag-and-drop graphical user interface, Waveform Creator enables quick development of multi-format, multi-track custom waveforms to be used in the validation and test of digital communications products Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/m9099 SystemVue System–level EDA software platform for designing communications and defense systems. Used with the M9381A, SystemVue bridges the gap between simulation and prototyping to reduce design iterations and accelerate deployment of emerging wireless technologies. Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/systemvue MATLAB Interactive tools and command-line functions for instrument control and data analysis tasks such as signal processing, signal modulation, and digital filtering. Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/matlab
25 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Assistance One day startup assistance Gain access to a technical expert who will help you get started quickly with the M9381A VSG and its powerful software tools. The flexible instruction format is designed to get you to your first measurements and familiarize you with ways to adapt the equipment to a specific application. Included in base configuration Calibration and traceability Factory calibration The M9381A VSG ships factory calibrated with an ISO-9002, NIST-traceable calibration certificate. Included in base configuration Calibration cycle A one year calibration cycle is recommended. Calibration sites – At Keysight Worldwide Service Centers – On-site by Keysight – By self-maintainers For more information visit www.keysight.com/find/infoline N7800A calibration and adjustment software The M9381A VSG is supported by Keysight’s calibration and adjustment software. This is the same software used at Keysight service centers to automate calibration. The software offers compliance tests for ISO 17025:2005, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006, and measurement uncertainty per ISO Guide to Expression of Measurement Uncertainty. Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware Keysight calibration status utility The Keysight calibration status utility helps ensure your M9381A is calibrated by managing the calibration interval and providing messages regarding instrument and module calibration status. Included in base configuration Setup and Calibration Services
26 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Support Support Core exchange program Keysight’s replacement core exchange program allows fast and easy module repairs. A replacement core assembly is a fully functioning pre-calibrated module replacement that is updated with the defective module serial number, allowing the replacement module to retain the original serial number. For qualified self maintainers in US only Self-test utility A self-test utility runs a set of internal tests which verifies the health of the modules and reports their status. Included in base configuration
27 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Configuration and Ordering Information
Ordering information
M9381A PXIe vector signal generator:
1 MHz to 3 or 6 GHz
Includes: M9301A PXIe synthesizer M9310A PXIe source output M9311A PXIe digital vector modulator One day startup assistance Module interconnect cables Software, example programs, and product information on CD Base configuration M9381A-F03 Frequency range: 1 MHz to 3 GHz M9381A-B04 RF modulation bandwidth, 40 MHz M9381A-M01 Memory, 32 MSa M9381A-300 Required for warranted specifications PXIe frequency reference: 10 and 100 MHz Adds M9300A PXIe frequency Reference: 10 and 100 MHz (M9300A module can support multiple M9381A modular instruments) Configurable options Frequency M9381A-F03 1 MHz to 3 GHz M9381A-F06 1 MHz to 6 GHz Power M9381A-1EA High output power Switching Speed M9381A-UNZ Fast switching RF modulation bandwidth M9381A-B04 40 MHz M9381A-B10 100 MHz M9381A-B16 160 MHz Memory M9381A-M01 32 MSa M9381A-M05 512 MSa M9381A-M10 1024 MSa Other M9381A-UNT Analog modulation M9381A-012 Phase coherency M9381A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data for M9381A (M9301A, M9310A, M9311A) M9300A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data for M9300A (module only) Related products in recommended configuration M9037A PXIe embedded controller M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis 1 . Recommended configuration
28 | Keysight | M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator – Data Sheet Accessories Model Description Y1212A Slot blocker kit: 5 modules Y1213A PXI EMC filler panel kit: 5 slots Y1243A Cable kit for M9301A LO distribution Y1299A PXI solutions startup kits – MIMO solution
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