N8241A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Synthetic Instrument Module, 15-Bit, 1.25 GS/s or 625 MS/s

Keysight's N8241A AWG combines high resolution and high sampling rates to enable designers to create ideal waveforms for accurate testing of radar, satellite, digital radio, and frequency-agile systems. Each channel provides modulation bandwidth of either 500 MHz at 1.25 GS/s or 250 MHz at 625 MS/s. More than 65 dBc of spurious-free dynamic range lets users generate complex signals with very high fidelity. When the N8241A is combined with a wideband I/Q upconverter, modulation bandwidth of 1 GHz (at 1.25 GS/s) or 500 MHz (at 625 MS/s) can be achieved at microwave frequencies, enabling realistic signal simulations for testing of IF and RF subsystems.

Specifications

• multiple module synchronization to simulate multi-emitter and multipath scenarios
• up to 16 MS waveform memory (optional)
• up to 125 k definable waveform segments
• up to 16 k unique definable sequences

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Typical applications include test and measurement of devices, subsystems, and systems in radar, electronic warfare, UWB, wireless communications, aerospace / defense, and commercial applications.

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Key Features

• LXI compliant
• Option 125 simultaneously delivers 1.25 GS/s and 15 bits of vertical resolution and 500 MHz of instantaneous analog bandwidth per channel.
• Option 062 simultaneously delivers 625 MS/s and 15 bits of vertical resolution and 250 MHz of instantaneous analog bandwidth per channel.
• Option 300: Dynamic sequencing is a hardware interface that allows the user to dynamically point to predefined carrier signals created with the direct digital synthesis engine.
• Option 330: Direct digital synthesis provides efficient compression of narrowband modulation on a carrier.
• Option 350: Function generator provides a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies creation of simple, complex, and modulated waveforms. With the 15-bit resolution and excellent signal quality of the M9330A and N8241A AWGs, this option provides the most accurate and stable waveforms down to 1 Hz resolution. Learn more about Option 350.
• Dual-channel, single-ended, and differential outputs with 500 or 250 MHz of instantaneous analog bandwidth per channel
• Remote programming interface: LAN IEEE 1588 over 100Base-T LAN
• IEEE 1588 time-based triggering
• LXI hardware trigger bus
• Full environmental specifications

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Notice to EU customers: This product is no longer available due to lack of compliance with EU RoHS directive 2011/65/EU. Keysight will continue service and support to the end of worldwide support life.