Signal Generator Basics Bootcamp
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Join Keysight engineers to explore best practices for signal generator optimization. They'll guide you through the latest standards and emerging engineering challenges, with insights to help you stay ahead of the curve. By the end of this bootcamp, you will learn some best practices for signal generator optimization and navigating the complexities of RF testing.

Learn:

  • How to increase amplitude accuracy for flatness correction and external leveling.
  • Methods to optimize wide bandwidth signal performance, switching speed, and phase noise profile.
  • Complexities of RF testing and performance impacts on receiver testing using M9484C VXG.

This bootcamp is ideal for RF engineers or anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of signal generator optimization and RF testing.

Lessons
Lesson 1 - Introduction on RF Landscape and Testing Optimization

Lesson 1 - Introduction on RF Landscape and Testing Optimization

Provides an overview of the RF landscape and the challenges of testing RF devices. The lesson covers topics such as RF signal types, RF test standards, and signal generator optimization techniques.
Lesson 2 - Increasing Amplitude Accuracy

Lesson 2 - Increasing Amplitude Accuracy

Learn methods for increasing the amplitude accuracy of signal generators such as flatness correction, external levelling, and the use of error correction algorithms.
Improving Amplitude Accuracy with Next-Gen Signal Generators

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Improving Amplitude Accuracy with Next-Gen Signal Generators

Understand how amplitude accuracy affects the frequency sweeping capability of a signal generator. Read this paper and find how to improve the amplitude accuracy with next-generation signal generators.
9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 1

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9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 1

Optimize signal generator performance by understanding its capabilities and applying best practices for accurate, consistent RF measurements.
Lesson 3 - Optimize Wide Bandwidth Signal Performance and Switching Speed

Lesson 3 - Optimize Wide Bandwidth Signal Performance and Switching Speed

Enhance wideband signal performance and switching speed for more accurate RF testing.
High-Accuracy EVM Measurements with Keysight VNAs

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High-Accuracy EVM Measurements with Keysight VNAs

Learn an innovative method for characterizing nonlinearity of the power amplifier under modulated stimulus condition.
9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 2

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9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 2

Enhance wideband signal performance, switching speed, and phase noise characteristics for demanding RF test applications.
Lesson 4 - Optimize Signal Generator's Phase Noise Profile

Lesson 4 - Optimize Signal Generator's Phase Noise Profile

See how to optimize the phase noise profile of signal generators with phase noise measurement, phase noise sources, and the use of phase noise compensation techniques.
Understanding Phase Noise Needsand Choices in Signal Generation

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Understanding Phase Noise Needsand Choices in Signal Generation

Understand phase noise fundamentals and evaluate signal generator techniques for optimizing RF signal performance.
Lesson 5 - Digital Radio Receiver Testing

Lesson 5 - Digital Radio Receiver Testing

Learn more about IQ modulators, Low-Noise Amplifiers, and how filters, coupled with downconverters impact receiver testing.
Lesson 6 - Receiver Test Basics

Lesson 6 - Receiver Test Basics

Gain a better understanding of how the Device under test (DUT) impacts data transfer.
Receiver Test: Overcoming Five Fundamental Challenges

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Receiver Test: Overcoming Five Fundamental Challenges

Learn how to address five fundamental challenges in the development of wireless receivers.
Lesson 7 - Understanding Performance Impacts on Receiver Tests

Lesson 7 - Understanding Performance Impacts on Receiver Tests

Explore signal generator applications across RF design, production testing, and troubleshooting workflows.
Use Receiver Testing to Improve Automotive Network Performance

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Use Receiver Testing to Improve Automotive Network Performance

Test automotive network components to prevent interference and ensure reliable data transmission.
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