M9330A Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Introduction The Keysight Technologies M9330A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) is capable of creating high-resolution waveforms for radar, satellite, and frequency agile communication systems.

Each channel of the M9330A operates at 1.25 GS/s and features 15 bits of vertical resolution giving designers the most realistic, wideband waveforms available from a commercial AWG.

– 1.25 GS/s and 15 bits of vertical resolution per channel provides exceptionally realistic wideband waveforms

– Dual output channels drive both single-ended and balanced designs without the need for baluns or hybrids

– Extended waveform memory and advanced sequencing engine offers long scenario simulations

– Multiple module synchronization provides multi-emitter simulations

– Multiple programmatic interfaces enable easy integration into existing test environments

Generate wide bandwidth and wide dynamic range signals, simultaneously

The M9330A is a 4-slot 3U PXI module that offers dual differential output channels to drive both single-ended and balanced designs. The AWG also supports advanced sequencing and triggering modes to create event-based signal simulations.

Multiple M9330A modules can be synchronized for the generation of phase-coherent, multi-emitter scenarios. Waveform development tasks are simpliied using the AWG’s numerous programmatic interfaces including complete instrument control from the MATLABcommand line and from LabView.

When the M9330A is combined with a wideband I/Q upconverter, modulation bandwidths of 1 GHz can be realized at microwave frequencies for authentic signal simulations for IF and RF subsystem test.

Unprecedented The M9330A gives designers access to the most advanced Digital-to-Analog (DAC) technology available in a commercial AWG. Each module incorporates two high-speed DACs to create 500 MHz of signal bandwidth and ≤ –65 dBc spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) across each channel.

Users have the choice of driving their designs differentially from the DAC outputs or single-ended through multiple signal-conditioning paths.

Although some AWGs require users to make a trade-off between the number of output channels and differential outputs, the M9330A provides both – allowing you to drive your designs and eliminating the need for baluns or hybrids in the test path. In addition, each channel can output waveforms as an IF or as a baseband signal for I/Q upconversion.

Create long scenario simulations

Multiply the effective size of on-board memory through the use of the M9330A’s advanced sequencing engine. Uniquely define how waveform segments are played through looping and nesting of stored waveforms.

This capability also gives users the ability to create new signals from existing waveforms by playing only subsegments of waveform memory. For users developing a large number of waveform scenarios the PXI backplane substantially reduces waveform download times compared to traditional LAN and GPIB. The M9330A’s complete waveform and sequencer memories can be typically reloaded in less than 1 second.

System scalability

Create phase-coherent, multi-emitter simulations using the M9330A’s precision SYNC clock. A single M9330A can drive a total of eight AWG modules to synchronize their outputs on a sample-by-sample basis. Any number of modules can be synchronized with simple driver hardware. The AWG also includes multiple front-panel triggers and markers for complete system synchronization.

Ease-of-use

The M9330A’s graphical user interface guides developers through module setup and waveform file transfers. Users can quickly configure the instrument’s signal conditioning paths, marker and trigger lines, sample and reference clock sources, and simple sequencing functions.

More sophisticated sequencing functions are available through the instrument’s numerous programmatic interfaces. The M9330A supports interfaces for MATLAB, LabView, IVI-C, IVI-COM, and VEE frameworks.

Enhanced Capabilities for the M9330A Series!

Dynamic Sequencing (Option 300)

The dynamic sequencing software enables radar and military communications engineers to build custom signal scenarios on the fly. Engineers can dynamically access up to 16 k of previously stored sequences through a 16-bit interface and replay these complex waveforms to respond to changing threat environments, or to create signals where the next waveform to be played is not known in advance.

Dynamic Synthesis (Option 330)

The direct digital synthesis (DDS) software enables radar and emerging communications engineers to create basic waveforms in the AWG’s memory and then modify their behavior with profiles for amplitude modulation, phase modulation, and frequency modulation.

This enables engineers to simulate testing without the time and expense of field trials, such as in-flight and in-orbit testing. This option can also be used to simulate fading profiles in receiver testing for satellite and 4 G signals, such as multiple input and multiple output formats (MIMO).