Rent Keysight N8242A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Synthetic Instrument (SI) Module (Call for Availability)
The Keysight N8242A Arbitrary Waveform Generator SI Module is engineered for high-performance applications, making it an indispensable tool for accurately testing radar, satellite, digital radio, and frequency-agile systems. With its impressive versatility and superior sampling rates, this module stands out in any high-precision testing environment.
Key Features of the Keysight N8242A Module:
- Dual channel capabilities with single-ended and differential outputs, delivering 500 MHz and 250 MHz of instantaneous analog bandwidth per channel.
- Multiple module synchronization options to effectively simulate complex multi-emitter and multi-path scenarios.
- Advanced sequencing engine for generating intricate waveforms with up to 125 k definable waveform segments.
- Supports up to 16 k unique definable sequences, enhancing operational flexibility.
- Convenient remote programming interface via LAN over 100BASE-T LAN.
- IEEE 1588 time-based triggering and an LXI hardware trigger bus for seamless integration.
- Meets full environmental specifications while adhering to LXI compliance standards.
Specifications of the Keysight N8242A (Agilent) Arbitrary Waveform Generator SI Module:
- Channels:
- Two independent channels available as baseband or IF outputs.
- Channel 1: Single-ended and differential outputs.
- Channel 2: Single-ended and differential outputs.
- Modulation Bandwidth:
- 1.25 GS/s sample rate (option 125): 500 MHz per channel (1 GHz IQ bandwidth).
- 625 MS/s sample rate (option 062): 250 MHz per channel (500 MHz IQ bandwidth).
- Resolution: 10 bits (1/1024 levels).
- Output Spectral Purity (CH1 and CH2):
- 1.25 GS/s sample rate (option 125):
- Harmonic distortion: ≤ -50 dBc for each channel (DC to 500 MHz).
- Non-harmonic spurious: ≤ -75 dBc for each channel (1 kHz to 500 MHz).
- Noise floor: ≤ -150 dBc/Hz across the channel bandwidth.
- 625 MS/s sample rate (option 062):
- Harmonic distortion: ≤ -50 dBc for each channel (DC to 250 MHz).
- Non-harmonic spurious: ≤ -75 dBc for each channel (1 kHz to 250 MHz).
- Noise floor: ≤ -150 dBc/Hz across the channel bandwidth.
- Sample Clock:
- Internal:
- Fixed 1.25 GS/s (option 125).
- Fixed 625 MS/s (option 062).
- Internal clock output: +3 dBm nominal.
- External clock input:
- Tunable from 100 MS/s to 1.25 GS/s (option 125).
- Tunable from 100 MS/s to 625 MS/s (option 062).
- External clock input drive level: +5 to -15 dBm typical.
- Phase Noise Characteristics:
- Noise floor: -150 dBc/Hz.
- Accuracy: Same as 10 MHz timebase input.
- Frequency Reference Input Drive Level: +2 to +12 dBm into 50 Ω (+2 dBm nominal).
- Waveform Length:
- 8 MS per channel (16 MS with option 016).
- Minimum waveform length: 128 samples.
- Waveform granularity: 8 samples.
- Segments: 1 to 32 k unique segments can be defined, consisting of waveform start and stop addresses, repetitions, and marker enable flags.
- Sequences:
- A sequence is a contiguous series of waveform segments.
- Up to 32 k unique waveform sequences can be defined.
- Advanced Sequencing: Enables users to construct and playback scenarios, consisting of one or more sequences.
- Analog Output:
- Output connector: SMA female.
- Analog output levels specified into 50 Ω:
- Passive mode:
- Active mode:
- Single-ended: 1 Vp-p with ±0.2 V offset.
- Direct DAC mode:
- Differential: 1 Vp-p (0 volt offset).
- Corrected Passband Flatness: ±0.5 dB DC - 500 MHz (with 1.25 GHz clock).
- Corrected Passband Group Delay: ±150 ps rms DC - 500 MHz (with 1.25 GHz clock).
- Reconstruction Filters: 500 MHz and 250 MHz realized as 7-pole Cauer Chebychev filters plus thru-line output.
- Pulse Response: Rise time (10 to 90%): < 1 ns; Fall time (10 to 90%): < 1 ns; Amplitude: 0.5 V pk-pk.
- Power: 90 to 132 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, or 195 to 267 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (automatically selected), with a maximum of 90 watts.
