15-bit waveform generators

Agilent now offers PXI-based and LXI-based 15-bit arbitrary waveform generators that can create simultaneous wide bandwidth and high-resolution signals for electronically testing radar, satellite, telecom or military communications equipment.

Using 15-bit vertical resolution, the N6030A (PXI) and N8241A (LXI) units generate wideband waveforms. Spurious-free dynamic range is less than -65 dBc for each channel, DC to 500 MHz. Noise floor is less than -150 dBc/Hz across the full channel bandwidth.

When combined with the Agilent PSG vector signal generator wideband I/Q upconverter, the AWGs can achieve modulation bandwidths of 1 GHz at up to 44 GHz for authentic signal simulations for IF and RF subsystem testing as well.

The 4-slot PXI N6030A and the LXI N8241A feature two channels, each offering 1.25 GS/s with up to 500 MHz of signal bandwidth and a standard waveform length of 8 MS per channel that is expandable to 16 MS.

The N8241A is also available with a 625 MS/s sampling rate at up to 250 MHz per channel.

Dual output channels drive both single-ended and balanced designs without the need for balun or hybrid as in the test path.

Sequencing and extended waveform memory provide long scenario simulations for playback times.