Modular Systems

Applications

• Transportable applications (can also be rack-mounted)

Functionality

• 2 slots for AXIe instrument modules
• Embedded AXIe system module
• High Power, 200W Cooling per slot

Performance characteristics

• Gigabit LAN connection to each module slot
• Gen 2 PCIe x8 interface to system controller provide up to a 4 GB/s data rate from external controller
• Gen 2 PCIe x4 links to each module slot (maximum 2 GB/s data rate)

The M9502A AXIe Chassis is fully compatible with the AXIe 1.0 specification. It includes an embedded system module (ESM) that does not take up an instrument slot. This system module performs the chassis management functions contained in the AXIe specification. Additionally, it provides PCI and LAN interfaces for connection to an external computer, external clock and trigger connectors, and Keysight-exclusive, inter-chassis synchronization connectors. The local bus implemented in the M9502A provides the maximum 62 pairs allowed by the AXIe specification. Combine the M9502A with the M9048A PCIe Desktop Adaptor to achieve the highest system bandwidth.

The M9502A is perfect for transportable applications that require the higher performance of AXIe. It can also be installed in a rack and the instrument modules slots are arranged horizontally to minimize rack space. This arrangement combined with a high-performance cooling system allows the chassis to be racked in only 2U of space. The M9502A is also designed to be easily maintained as both the power supply and fan tray can be removed while the chassis remains in the rack.

Applications

• Transportable applications (can also be rack-mounted)

Functionality

• 5 slots for AXIe instrument modules
• Embedded AXIe system module
• High Power, 200W Cooling per slot

Performance characteristics

• Gigabit LAN connection to each module slot
• Gen 2 PCIe x8 interface to system controller provide up to a 4 GB/s data rate from external controller
• Gen 2 PCIe x4 links to each module slot (maximum 2 GB/s data rate)

The M9505A AXIe Chassis is fully compatible with the AXIe 1.0 specification. It includes an embedded system module (ESM) that does not take up an instrument slot. This system module performs the chassis management functions contained in the AXIe specification. Additionally, it provides PCI and LAN interfaces for connection to an external computer, external clock and trigger connectors, and Keysight-exclusive, inter-chassis synchronization connectors. The local bus implemented in the M9505A provides the maximum 62 pairs allowed by the AXIe specification. Combine the M9505A with the M9048A PCIe Desktop Adaptor to achieve the highest system bandwidth.

The instrument modules slots are arranged horizontally to minimize rack space. This arrangement combined with a high-performance cooling system allows the chassis to be racked in only 4U of space. The M9505A is also designed to be easily maintained as both the power supply and fan tray can be removed while the chassis remains in the rack.

Precision AWG with two DAC settings

• 14-bit resolution up to 8 GSa/s
• 12-bit resolution up to 12 GSa/s

High-speed arbitrary waveform generators

• Variable sample rate from 125 MSa/s to 8 / 12 GSa/s
• Spurious-free-dynamic range (SFDR) up to 90 dBc typical
• Up to 2 GSa arbitrary waveform memory per channel with advanced sequencing
• Analog bandwidth up to 5GHz

Unique Performance – Unique Value

• Up to 90 dBc SFDR - Tones clearly stand out of noise (Even with thousands of tones)
• 2 GSa memory per channel - Realistic signal scenarios with long playtime
• 5 GHz analog bandwidth - Mimic analog imperfections with custom ISI

Key applications

• Radar, Satellite, Electronic Warfare, Multilevel Signals
• ADC testing (Analog Digital Converter testing), Jitter Margin Testing
• Digital Video, Noise Power Ratio Measurement, Wireless HD, HDMI, MHL
• IEEE 802.11ad, CaTV, OFDM, Software Defined Radio

Enhance your reality - with the M8190A 12 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

From low-observable systems to high-density comms, testing is more realistic with precision arbitrary waveform generation. Now you can take reality to the extreme: A Keysight AWG is the source of greater fidelity, delivering high resolution and wide bandwidth – simultaneously. This unique combination lets you create signal scenarios that push your design to the limit and bring new insight to your analysis. Get bits and bandwidth – and enhance your reality.

The M8190A AWG works with all leading software platforms

MATLAB software, BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software , Wideband Waveform Center for wideband modulation in 60 GHz wireless communications and more.

Additional Information:

• Also available as M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System. Two multi-channel selections are available:
• 4-channel system: Consists of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B04), one M8192A synchronization module, and two M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables
• 8-channel system: Consists of two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B08), one M8192A synchronization module, and four M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables

As devices and interfaces become faster and more complex, the Keysight M8195A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) provides the versatility needed to create signals for digital applications, optical and electrical communication, advanced research, wideband radar, and satcom.

In addition to 25 GHz bandwidth, 8-bit vertical resolution, and up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module, the M8195A offers real-time signal and impairment generation, as well as advanced 3-level sequencing for even longer signal scenarios. Enhance your test setup with real-time mode, built-in frequency and phase response calibration, sequencing, and deep memory.

• generate two independent I/Q baseband signals (dual polarization = 4 channels) at up to 32 GBaud and beyond
• produce NRZ, PAM4, PAM8, DMT, etc. signals at up to 32 GBaud
• support protocols such as HDMI™, C-PHY™ and D-PHY™
• embed / de-embed channels, add jitter, ISI, noise, and other distortions
• supply any mathematically defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses, and extremely wideband chirps
• enable up to 1 Vpp(se) or 2 Vpp(diff) output amplitude
• provide wideband RF signals with an instantaneous bandwidth of DC to 25 GHz for aerospace and defense, or communication applications
• extend memory capabilities with 16 GSa to generate PRBS7, PRBS10, PRBS11, PRBS15 up to PRBS31

Synchronization of up to four M8195A AWG modules or 16 independent channels for complex signal scenarios

Precise alignment for repeatable measurements

• one trigger input can trigger up to 4 M8195A modules with a delay accuracy of ±20 ps
• skew repeatability of 1 ps between modules independent of sampling rate
• skew resolution of 50 fs between modules

1 U AXIe module for high port density

The Keysight M8197A is a synchronization module for up to 4 M8195A modules. Using the M8197A, a fully synchronous system with up to 16 channels per AXIe 5-slot chassis can be realized. The M8197A also provides a dynamic control input / general purpose output that can be used with one or more M8195A modules.

Typical applications:

• multi-lane serial applications
• phase coherent multi-channel I / Q signal generation up to 8 I/Q pairs
• phase coherent multi-channel IF / RF generation with up to 16 IF / RF signals
• physics
• MIMO  

12 GSa/s Streaming Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Functionality

• Highest performance streaming arbitrary waveform generator with up to 12 GSa/s
• Full rate, gapless streaming of raw or I/Q samples from compatible storage, DSP, digitizers or custom hardware
• Up to 2 channels in a 2U AXIe module, controlled via external PC or AXIe system controller
• 1 or 2 channel AWG module with
  • 14-bit resolution up to 8 GSa/s
  • 12-bit resolution up to 12 GSa/s
• Variable sample rate from 1 GSa/s to 8 or 12 GSa/s
• Analog bandwidth up to 5 GHz
• Spurious-free-dynamic range (SFDR) up to -90 dBc typical
• Harmonic distortion (HD) up to -72 dBc typical
• Internal broadband clock synthesizer with optional low-phase-noise clock input
• Optional real-time digital signal processing in Keysight Technologies, Inc. proprietary ASIC for digital up-conversion to IF1

Performance

• 12 bit resolution up to 12 GSa/s
• 14 bit resolution up to 8 GSa/s
• Analog Bandwidth up to 5 GHz
• Spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) -90 dBc @ 100 MHz

Optical data interface

• 2 x 160 Gb/s optical streaming interface
• Supports full rate, gapless streaming of samples into the M8121A from compatible storage, digital signal processing (DSP) or digitizer devices or custom hardware
• Synchronization input for deterministic latency e.g. from a digitizer input to M8121A output

Two output paths for different applications

• Direct DAC — optimized for best SFDR & HD
  • SFDR up to -90 dBc (typ), out = 100 MHz, measured DC to 2 GHz
  • Amplitude 350 mVpp ... 700 mVpp, offset –20 mV ... +20 mV
  • Differential output
• Optional DC coupled amplifier
  • Amplitude 500 mVpp ... 1.0 Vpp; (over-programming down to 150 mV possible)
  • Output voltage window: –1.0 V … +3.3 V
  • Differential output

M8192A multi-channel synchronization module

• Phase coherent synchronization of up to six M8121A modules (= 12 channels)
• One trigger input can trigger up to six M8121A modules with deterministic latency
• Skew can be adjusted with 50 fs delay resolution between any two channels
• 1U AXIe module for high port density

Applications

• Aerospace and defense
• Communications
• Electronics test
• High-energy physics

Functionality

• 5 slots for AXIe instrument modules
• Embedded AXIe system module
• High Power, up to 300W Cooling per slot
• Optional GPS synchronization and time stamping
• Optional integrated backside controller for digitizers (M9506A-BC1), enabling secure SCPI over LAN functionality

Performance characteristics

• Configurable, dual-port Gen 3 PCIe interface for connecting the chassis to an external controller and/or interconnecting multiple chassis (up to 16 GB/s data rate depending on configuration)
• Gen 3 PCIe x16 links to each module slot (maximum 16 GB/s data rate)
• Thunderbolt^TM 3 interface provides an alternative connection to a Thunderbolt-equipped laptop or desktop computer

The Keysight M9506A is a high-performance AXIe chassis and is the best choice for demanding, modular applications. The chassis is compliant with the AXIe 1.0 Rev 3.0 Wide-AXIe specification. It provides 5 slots for AXIe instrument modules, up to 300 watts per slot, and includes an embedded system module that does not take up an instrument slot. The embedded system module (ESM) provides a Gen 3 x8/x16 PCIe® interfaces for connecting the chassis to an external controller or expanding the system using multiple chassis. To minimize rack space, the instrument module slots are arranged horizontally. The chassis is the quietest AXIe chassis available with its new cooling design.

The M9506A-BC1 options adds a closed, instrument-grade, Linux-based controller to the back of the M9506A chassis. It was developed to enhance security for high channel count digitizer applications, bringing the ease of use of traditional benchtop together with the benefits of a modular platform. A simple LAN connection gives you easy SCPI based control of many channels in a small space.

The M9506A-GPS option adds GPS synchronization ability along with an external antenna port on the front panel. It provides an accurate 1 PPS output and the 10/100 MHz reference can be locked to this clock. The PPS signal can be propagated to trigger I/O and trigger events can be timestamped. Other GPS information is also provided including latitude, longitude, and altitude.

AWG with the Highest Combination of Speed, Bandwidth and Channel Density

The Keysight Technologies, Inc. M8194A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) has the highest sample rate and the widest bandwidth in its class with up to 4 synchronized channels operating simultaneously in one module.

• AWG with the highest combination of speed, bandwidth, and channel density
• 1, 2, or 4 differential channels on a 1-slot AXIe module enable optimized channel density
• 120 GSa/s sample rate
• arbitrary signal generation with frequency content up to 50 GHz
• synchronization across modules
• 8-bit vertical resolution
• 512 kSamples per channel (enables PRBS 2¹⁵-1)

Designed to meet the requirements of 64 GBd / 64 QAM and 100 GBd PAM4, the M8194A addresses coherent optical and multi-level / multi-channel digital signal requirements. The M8194A is one of Keysight's high-speed AWGs, delivering 120 GSa/s and bandwidth up to 50 GHz. The M8194A offers flexibility, without complexity, in single- or multi-channel operation.

Clock Source For Up To Four M8199A AWG Modules

The M8008A is designed as sample clock source for the M8199A 128/256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator and the M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator. It can also be used as a standalone low-jitter clock source for other applications. It comes as a 1-slot AXIe module, which allows the M8008A plus up to two M8199A or M8199B AWG modules to be plugged into a single 5-slot AXIe chassis.

Key Benefits

• 32 - 64 GHz continuous frequency range
• Output amplitude up to +10 dBm
• Very low intrinsic jitter and wideband phase noise
• 4 clock outputs can drive up to four M8199A AWG modules for 16 channels
• Auxiliary clock output can be used as a trigger and precision time-base signal for a DCA

Synchronization of

• up to six M8190A AWG modules or 12 independent channels for complex signal scenarios

Precise alignment for repeatable measurements

• one trigger input can trigger up to six M8190A modules with deterministic latency
• skew repeatability of 2 ps between any two channels independent of sampling rate
• skew resolution of 50 fs between any two channels

1 U AXIe module for high port density

Complex testing sometimes requires playing multiple waveforms in parallel (e.g., multi-emitter testing). The M8192A synchronization module allows engineers to synchronize up to 12 M8190A channels and fits into a standard AXIe frame.

Typical applications:

• phase coherent multi-channel I / Q signal generation up to six I / Q pairs
• phase coherent multi-channel IF / RF generation with up to 12 IF / RF signals
• physics
• MIMO application

Additional Information

Also available as M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System. Two multi-channel selections are available.

4-channel system: consists of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B04), one M8192A synchronization module, and two M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables

8-channel system: consists of two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B08), one M8192A synchronization module, and four M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables

Functionality

• provides a combination of high speed, high bandwidth, and high channel density
• high channel density: 1, 2 or 4 channels per AXIe module (number of channels is software upgradeable)
• built-in frequency and phase response calibration for clean output signals
• external clock in and out

Performance

• sample rate up to 92 GSa/s, 8-bit vertical resolution
• 32 GHz analog bandwidth
• amplitude up to 1 Vpp (single-ended), 2 Vpp (differential), voltage window -1.0 to +2.5 V
• supporting signals up to 64 GBaud and beyond
• 512 kSa of waveform memory per channel
• ultra-low intrinsic jitter
• transition times < 9 picoseconds (20% to 80%) with frequency response compensation
• multi-functions with M8070A system software for M8000 Series BER test solutions
• 92 GSa/s sample rate supporting signals up to 64 GBaud on 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module simultaneously

Key Applications

200G, 400G and 1 terabit applications demand a new class of generator that simultaneously provides high speed, precision, and flexibility.

• Optical communications (LR4, CFP2-ACO, Coherent, etc.) — 4 synchronized channels allow deterministic emulation and pre-distortion of 2 independent I/Q baseband signals up to 64 GBaud
• Receiver stress test — particularly for multi-level, multi-channel interfaces (NRZ, PAM4, PAM8, DMT, etc.) up to 64 GBaud
• Quantum physics and advanced research — generate any mathematically-defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses, and extremely wideband chirps
• Random interference (RI) and sinusoidal interference (SI) — works with M8020A and M8040A modules. Operate with M8070A BER System control software.

M8196A Arbitrary Waveform Generator ECOC Video 2015