Agilent M8190A, Keysight M8190A, HP M8190A
Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 12 GSa/s

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Product Overview

The Agilent M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides reliable, repeatable measurements from precise signal simulations. High dynamic range and excellent vertical resolution gives you confidence that you are testing your device, not the signal source. The Agilent M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator's versitily optimizes the output to match your application. It is equipped to ensure flexible modifications to fit new distortion requirements by simply adapting the waveform itself. Its 2 GSa of memory combined with advanced sequencing capabilities allows you to create complex signal scenarios, using  the memory efficiently and effectively. The 5 GHz modulation bandwidth gives you enough headroom to test and address next generation modulation schemes.

Features and Specifications of the Agilent M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator include:

• Features:
  • Precision AWG with 2 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 80 dBc typical
    • Harmonic distortion (HD) up to -72 dBc typical
    • Up to 2 GSa arbitrary waveform memory per channel with advanced sequencing
    • Analog bandwidth 5 GHz (direct DAC out)
  • Unique Performance - Unique Value:
    • Up to 80 dBc SFDR - Tones clearly stand out of noise (Even with thousands of tones)
    • 2 GSa memory per channel - Realistic signal scenarios with long play time
    • 5 GHz analog bandwidth - Mimic analog imperfections with custom ISI
  • Key Applications:
    • Radar, Satellite, Electronic Warfare
    • Generate multi-level signals with programmable ISI and jitter up to 3 Gb/s
    • ADC testing (Analog Digital Converter testing), Jitter Margin Testing
    • Digital Video, Noise Power Ratio Measurement, Wireless HD
    • IEEE 802.11ad, CaTV, OFDM, Software Defined Radio
  • Three amplifiers for different applications:
    • Direct DAC — optimized for I/Q signal generation with best SFDR & HD:
      • SFDR up to –80 dBc (typ), f_out = 100 MHz, measured DC to 1 GHz
      • Amplitude ~350 mV_pp ... 700 mV_pp, offset  –20 mV ... +20 mV
      • Differential output
    • DC amplifier1 — optimized for serial data/time domain applications:
      • Amplitude 500 mV_pp ... 1.0 V_pp; output voltage window: –1.0 V … +3.3 V
      • t_{rise/fall,20% - 80%} < 60 ps
      • Differential output
    • AC amplifier 1 — optimized to generate direct IF/RF signals:
      • 50 MHz to 5 GHz bandwidth
      • Single ended, AC coupled output
      • Amplitude: 200 mV_pp ... 2.0 V_pp
  • Form-factor: 2 U AXIe module, controlled via external PC or AXIe system controller

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