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 provides 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 a 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.

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

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

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

The M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) provides R&D engineers with a high-performance arbitrary signal source for next-generation designs. The M8199B supports 160 GBaud and up to 224 GBaud with the M8159A Frequency Domain Interleaver Unit. The M8199B delivers up to 8 synchronized channels at 256 GSa/s with nominal analog bandwidth exceeding 80 GHz, or 120 GHz when paired with the M8159A. With integrated frequency and phase response calibration, it ensures clean output signals and simplifies your test setup.

The M8199B AWG provides you with the speed, bandwidth, precision, and flexibility necessary to meet next-generation technology challenges:

• 1 MSa waveform memory per channel for complex signal generation.

• Synchronization of up to 8 channels across 4 modules for scalable test environments.

• Data transmission >400 Gb/s per lane in intensity-modulation/direct-detect (IM/DD) applications.

• Throughput >1.6 Tb/s per carrier in coherent optical communications.

• Support for up to 448G electrical and optical research.

• Clean, accurate signals using built-in frequency and phase response calibration.

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 5.0 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
• Sequencing and triggering functionality

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

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

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.

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