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Highlights

M8198A 128 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The M8198A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) features 2 channels at 128 GSa/s with up to 58 GHz nominal analog bandwidth.

  • Up to 2 differential channels per module
  • Continuous sample rate range: 100 to 128 GSa/s
  • 58 GHz analog bandwidth
  • 8 GSa memory per channel
  • Up to 1.66 Vpp differential output voltage
  • > 5 ENOB across the entire band
  • Intrinsic jitter: < 75 fs RMS
  • Transition time (20% / 80%) as low as 7 ps
  • Channel-to-channel skew adjustment with 25 fs resolution
  • < 140 dBc wideband phase noise > 1 MHz
  • One differential Sample Marker per channel
  • Built-in frequency and phase response calibration for clean output signals

Key benefits of the new arbitrary waveform generator

  • Integrated, ready-to-use instrument
  • Up to 2 differential channels per module at 128 GSa/s with analog bandwidth of 58 GHz
  • Up to 8 GSa memory per channel allowing generation of longer data streams.
  • One differential sample marker per channel programmable up to 8 GHz
  • Works with the M8008A clock module, with the possibility of direct clocking from an external source (i.e., 12.5…16 GHz as input to the M8008A), and providing additional auxiliary outputs such as a reference clock output at ¼ of Clock In of M8198A (i.e., 12.5…16 GHz)
  • Operates with well-known software, including MATLAB, Keysight IQtools, PathWave Signal Generation (PWSG)
  • Advanced Waveform Utility (AWU) and SCPI programming interfaced based on M8070B

Key Specifications

DAC Resolution
8 bit
Bandwidth
58 GHz
Number of Channels
1
2
Max Sample Rate
128 GSa/s
DAC Resolution
Bandwidth
Number of Channels
Max Sample Rate
8 bit
58 GHz
1
2
128 GSa/s
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Amplitude:
1.66 Vpp
Bandwidth:
58 GHz
DAC Resolution:
8 bit
Form Factor:
3-slot AXIe
Functionality:
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Max Sample Rate:
128 GSa/s
Number of Channels:
1
2
Slots:
3
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