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Tektronix AWG5000 User's Manual

1. m Analog Delay Can be set by time or points m The Waveform Rotation setting does not affect the Waveform window display AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Marker 1 Offset 0 50 Y Marker 2 Offset sv Digital Offset Marker 1 Low 0 00 Y Marker 2 Low 000v Digital Low 0 80 Y Marker 1 Delay 0 00 ns Marker 2 Delay Marker 1 Delay Marker 2 Delay 020s Using the Settings Menu Channel Coupling You can change the parameter values for multiple channels at a time This function is called Channel Coupling 1 Select Settings gt Coupling to open Settings Tools System Help the Coupling dialog box You can also open this dialog box from the pop up menu displayed by right clicking on the Channel page of the Settings window 2 Select a coupling method Ch 1 gt Ch 2 and Ch 3 gt Ch 4 means Analog High Low Waveform Rotation d Marker Amplttude Offset Marker High Low e Coupling Coupling that Ch 1 and Ch 2 and Ch 3 and Ch 4 gt Off are coupled respectively 3 Select Ch 1 gt Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 to 12 Ch 1 gt Ch 2 and Ch 3 gt Ch 4 couple the Ch 1 parameters with Ch 2 E Ch1 gt Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch 3 and Ch 4 parameters Quick Tips m Ch1 gt Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 means that Ch 1 parameters are coupled with Ch 2 Ch 3 and Ch 4 parameters With the Channel Coupling in the On state the Ch 1 parameters are applied to the instrument hardware settings
2. 1 024675 1 036595 1 048265 1 059679 1 07083 1 081715 1 092327 1 102661 2 Bee eH Soo Ss So k ppp oocoscosp9 popao gg oogun i i lt v m You can change the display format of the Sequence window or the Waveform window using the View menu gt Display Properties dialog box You can also access the Display Properties dialog box by right clicking on the window m You can select displayed items in the Waveform window from analog data only marker data only or analog and marker data m To remove waveform data from the Waveform window select Edit gt Clear from the menu bar m You can select the vertical and horizontal units from the following using the Display Properties dialog box m Vertical units Voltage or Normalized Value m Horizontal units Points or Time AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 25 Interface and Display Settings Window Use the Settings window tabs to quickly access the Level Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 and Ch 4 Timing Run Mode Trigger Event or DC Output parameters You can also use the front panel buttons for selecting frequently accessed parameters such as amplitude offset marker high low or sampling rate See page 20 for details about accessing menus Channel Ch n Page 1 To enable a channel output click the Output On button You can set parameters for amplitude offset filter and marker You can add an external signal to each channel a
3. m f External is selected the clock signal from External Oscillator Input is used m f Internal is selected the clock sig nal is generated internally 4 Divider Rate can be set when the Clock Source is set to External 5 You can select the Reference Source Internal or External Reference Source is selectable only when the Clock Source is set to Inter nal 6 You can select the External Reference Type Variable or Fixed This parameter is selectable only when the Clock Source is set to Internal and the Reference Source is set to Exter nal Quick Tips Settings Ch th2 Timing Run Mody Trigger Event DC Outy O Sampling Rate Clock Source Q Reference Source 100 0 MS s O Internal internal External Reference Type Variable Multiplier Rate 1 v O External O Fixed epetition Rate Divider Rate O External ME m The Sampling Rate can be set when the internal clock source is selected and one of the following conditions is met Internal is selected as the reference source m External is selected as the reference source and Fixed is selected as the external reference type m The arbitrary waveform generator accepts a 10 MHz 20 MHz or 100 MHz frequency signal as a Fixed external reference source m You can set the Multiplier Rate when the Clock Source is set to Internal the Reference Source is set to External and the External Reference Type is set to Variable m Refer
4. Selected Range 2 All Between Cursors AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 51 Using the Edit Menu Offset You can add constants to the specified range of analog data using Offset from the Edit menu 1 Offset can be set by voltage or normal ized value 2 For item and range refer to page 44 DM l 1 000 000 VL ltem All Analog D O Selected Range 2 All Between Cursors Invert Data values in the specified range can be inverted using Invert from the Edit menu 1 For item and range refer to page 44 For analog data a positive value will become negative For marker data low 0 becomes high 1 e Selected Range all Between Cursors 52 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu Horizontal Shift Rotate You can shift or rotate the specified range of waveform data horizontally using Shift Rotate from the Edit menu 1 Select Mode Shift or Rotate Shift f Rotate 2 Enter the value for the Shift or Rotate Mode range Shift 3 Linear or Quadratic interpolation can be e e 4 000 Fts selected for fractional shift or rotation Value 4 For item and range refer to page 44 ac e Linear Quadratic tern AI Selected Range All O Between Cursors Quick Tips m Horizontal Rotate is used to check if the waveform data is connected smoothly from the end of the first waveform to the beginning of
5. Assign the waveform name Ch2 Sine to the waveform 9 To edit analog waveform data hide the Ch 1 and Ch 2 Marker data using the Display Properties dialog box 10 Delete points from the end of the Ch 2 waveform to make it the same length as the Ch 1 waveform Use cursors to set the range 11 Ch 1 and Ch 2 waveforms have the same waveform length You can now output the signal 12 Save the setup Operation Set to Index Ho atCh 2 ov Target Wavetor O Create only O Overwrite waveform Name Ch2 Sinel o EHER Ch 1 Ch 2 Analog Analog LM arker d Marker Waveform LC 63 0 Pts C1Pos 960 Pts C2 Pos 1023 Pts Ch 2 0 019 V 960 Pts C2Pos 960 Pts Ch 2 0 018 V C1 Pos File Edit View Settings Toole Syste Factory Default Setup Ctrl Open File tr iO save File tries o Save File As F12 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Tutorials Editing a Sequence 1 Recall the default setup WAN Edit View Settines Tools Factory Default Setup O Open File 2 Select Sequence from the Run Mode page of the Settings window Timing Run Mode Trigger DC Output Continuous O Triggered Sequence 3 Select Sine960 from the Predefined a _ EEE page of the Waveform List window and set the waveform to the first cell of Ch 1 Sequence Refer to page 24 to learn how to assign an existing waveform to a cell in the sequence 4 Select T
6. Ch2M20 Points 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 ltem O Al e Selected Range O Al a Between Cursors LJ Waveform DC 404 Pts C1Pos Points 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Using the Edit Menu 49 Pts C2Pos 700 800 900 49 Pts C2Pos 700 800 900 m Delete is the same as Cut except that Delete does not change the contents of the internal clipboard am If all items are cut or deleted the waveform length will be shortened accordingly AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 45 Using the Edit Menu Defining a Sequence It is sometimes necessary to create long waveform files to fully implement a DUT test Where portions of the waveforms are repeated a waveform sequencing function can save you a lot of memory intensive waveform programming Sequencer is used for mainly the following two purposes m Output longer waveform than hardware memory 1 Change the output waveform quickly such as ATE applications To define a sequence select Edit gt Sequence Control Parameters to open the dialog box The sequencer will wait for the trigger before generating a waveform if Wait Trigger is checked A waveform can be repeated if the Repeat Count is specified for each element of the sequence Event Jump To changes the sequenc ing of the waveform by the external event See the Quick Tips below for supported event signals If you specify Go To target for each sequence element the
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8. O Sampling Rate A os e LCD Brightness PS User Online Help Language 1 g Cs English O Japanese Remote Command Log Log to File C Documents and Setting Des al 69 Using the System Menu Option Installation Use the Option Installation dialog box to enable the upgrades that you purchased from Tektronix for your instrument For the most current list of upgrades go to www tektronix com or contact your local Tektronix representative option Installation 1 Select System gt Option Installation to open the Option Installation dialog O box a TekAwG Option Installation 2 Click Continue to open the second dialog box Use this program to enable optional feature and external applications that are available for your Enter the Option Installation Key pro adi a vided by Tektronix and follow the You must have a valid Option Installation Key to i i i install optional features and external applications on screen instructions to install the For information about purchasing an option or option application and obtaining an installation key refer to the Technical Support information that ts available in the Help menu k Continue Cancel Help NOTE After entering the option key you must restart the instrument application to activate the option 70 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Tutorials The examples in this section show how to use your instrument to do common arbitrary waveform generator ta
9. ltem wait Trigger Repeat Infinite Event Jump To Count v Go To Index Ho Total Time CH 1 Waveform Sine960 Triangle960 Sine 1 Index Ho Empty Empty 5 Empty 1 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Index Numerics 10 MHz Reference Output connector Rear panel 12 A Accessing control windows 20 Accessing menus 20 Accessories 1 Add Input Settings window 26 Add Input connector Rear panel 12 All Outputs On Off button Front panel 14 17 Status bar 22 Amplitude button Front panel 14 Analog Delay Waveform rotation 62 Analog Output connector Front panel 11 Analog Phase Waveform rotation 62 Arbitrary waveform generator Basic steps 19 B Binary Counter Editmenu 55 C Calibration 8 Channel Coupling Settings menu 63 Channel Output On button Front panel 13 Channel page Settings window 26 Channel Select button Front panel 13 Channel Skew System menu 66 Cleaning 2 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Clear Editmenu 41 Sequence window 48 Waveform window 25 Clock Pattern Edit menu 55 Configuration Utility dialog box 6 Continuous Run mode 29 Control panel 13 Control settings How to change 16 Control windows Display Hide 21 Cut example Sequence window 48 Waveform window 44 D DC Output connector Front panel 11 DC Output page Settings window 31 Default setup 32 Diagnostics 7 Digit select arrow keys Front panel 14 Digital Data Out co
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11. window AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual File Import Look in My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents PE My Computer dy Network O Operation Set to Insert before Create only O Overwrite 21 2CH1005E0 awg E O 1 Sequence 2 awg mi Seguence 3 awg mi Sequence 4 awg El Setups awg El Setups awg Filename Sequence 1 awg Files of type AW arg Indes Ho at Ch Using the File Menu O amp E f Open Change Hw Setup Sampling Rate Amplitude O ffset 37 Using the File Menu 8 If the file format is Tektronix AWG5000 AWG File Import series or AWG7000 series the AWG File Import dialog box is displayed Waveform Name Select a waveform to import 9 Click OK The selected waveform is imported You can select multiple waveforms 10 If the file format is Tektronix DTG5000 DTG File Import 0 series the DTG File Import dialog box is displayed 40 DTG bits AWG bits A 11 Assign each bit of imported DTG5000 series block data DTG bits to AWG bits 38 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 12 If text file format is selected the Text File Import dialog box is displayed Select the file format using the Format frame 13 Select the normalize option using the Normalize frame None The waveform data is not normal ized m Fitto DAC Range Preserve Offset The waveform data is scaled relative
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13. 0104 00 Universal Euro Option A1 161 0104 06 United Kingdom Option A2 161 0104 07 Australia Option A3 161 0104 14 Switzerland Option A5 161 0167 00 Japan Option A6 161 A005 00 China Option A10 161 0306 00 India Option A11 161 0324 00 No power cord or AC adapter Option A99 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Operating Requirements 1 Place the instrument on a cart or bench observing clearance requirements 465 mm with handle m Top 20 mm 0 8 in m Left and right side 150 mm 5 9 in m Bottom 20 mm 0 8 in m Rear 75 mm 3 in ses a 245 mm 1 2 GS s Marker 2 High Low 2 Before operating ensure that the ambient temperature is between 10 C ee yee and 40 C 50 F to 104 F 00000000 00000000 0 0 y creen rigger vent poo P De seen Trigger Evet g a A CAUTION To ensure proper cooling keep sides of the instrument clear of obstructions Power Supply Requirements Source Voltage and Frequency 100 VAC to 240 VAC 47 Hz to 63 Hz Power Consumption Less than 560 W Cleaning WARNING To avoid personal injury power down the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage before performing any of the following procedures Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator as often as operating conditions require To clean the exterior surface perform the following steps 1 Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a l
14. 2 waveform Waveform Ch 1 0 008 V A 512 Pts 2 Select the range of copy using the Cursors 3 Select Edit gt Copy to display the dialog box and then specify Item and Range to copy 4 Click OK tern CO All 5 Selected Range All G Between Cursors 5 Select the Ch 1 waveform 6 Specify the position to Paste Insert the waveform data 7 Select Edit gt Paste Insert to insert the kaa copied data to the specified position on distin nee sn CtPos OPIS capos the Ch 1 waveform BR 1 000 Quick Tips m Executing Paste Insert will shift the existing data m Executing Paste Replace will not shift the existing data AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu Using Rename You can change the waveform name in the Waveform List window 1 Select a waveform in the Waveform List window and then select Edit gt Rename from the menu barto open the A ane Rename dialog box Rename sample 2 a Pnttied Un titled 2 The waveform name is displayed 3 Enter the new waveform name in the To field Using Other Edit Menu Commands Scale You can scale the specified range of analog data using Scale from the Edit menu 1 Vertical scale origin and scale factor can be set The scale factor does not have the units Vertical Scale 2 For item and range refer to page 44 O ee igin Pl O00 000 YH 5 cale 1 a og ltem All Analog O
15. Go To dialog box in the Waveform List window 58 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using Display Properties Dialog Box Using the View Menu You can configure the appearance of waveform edit and sequence edit windows of your arbitrary waveform generator 1 Select View gt Display Properties to display the Display Properties dialog box Click the Waveform Window tab You can select the Waveform window display format Graphic or Table When Overlay is specified analog data from multiple channels can be displayed overlaid When Graphic is specified you can turn the Grid On and Off When Table is specified you can select the table display format from the following m Binary m Hex m Voltage m Normalized Value You can select displayed items for each channel in the Waveform window You can select the vertical units You can select the horizontal units The vertical and horizontal units set tings are common to all channels AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Display Properties O e Waveform Window Sequence win Graphic Overlay Analog Marker O Vertical Unit Voltage Table VIEW Ch 2 Analog Marker O Normalized Value e Horizontal Unit Points O Time C x O e 59 Using the View Menu 9 Click the Sequence Window tab Display Properties 10 Select Graphic or Table for the o sequence Window Seque
16. In the Waveform window Clear removes the selected waveform data Opens the Copy dialog box In the sequence Copy causes an immediate action Select Paste to copy the content of clip boad Opens various edit related dialog boxes Opens the Marker related submenu Opens Waveform Properties dialog box AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu dit View Settings Tools System Help o O Redo Cirit 4 Delete All Waveforms o o Copy Ctre Paste CtrhW o Clear Undo Ctri Z Sequence Control Parameters Cut Ctri X Delete Del Insert Waveform Set Waveform Paste Insert Paste Replace Rename Shift Rotate Marker Digital Set High Low Waveform Properties PRBS Set Pattern Clock Pattern Binary Counter 41 Using the Edit Menu Creating a Standard Waveform 42 You can create a new waveform using the standard waveform dialog box 1 Select Edit gt Standard Waveform to open the Standard Waveform dialog box Use Function to select a waveform type You can select a waveform from Sine Triangle Square Ramp Gaus sian Noise and DC Use Timing to set parameters for Frequency Waveform Length and Cycle Select Auto or No Change in Sampling Rate m Auto Sampling rate and waveform length are automatically set to appropriate values m No Change Sampling rate is not c
17. Level Sets external trigger level PS a m Slope Determines whether the instrument finds trigger point on the rising edge or the falling edge of the signal m Impedance Specifies external trigger impedance 1 KQ or 50 2 If Internal is selected internal trigger Interval can be set Quick Tips Trigger parameters control the signal outputs of the instrument Trigger parameters cannot be set if Continuous is selected in the Run Mode You can also control the trigger by pushing the front panel Force Trigger button in addition to a selected signal as the trigger source AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Interface and Display Event Page You can use the Event page when the Run mode is Sequence 1 Sets external event input threshold level Ch2 Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output 2 Selects the polarity of external event gt input signal Positive or Negative Polarity Jump Timing Event Impedance a m Positive Jump will occur when the instrument receives a positive pulse m Negative Jump will occur when the instrument receives a negative pulse 3 Sets jump timing Async or Sync m Async Jump will occur immedi ately m Sync Jump will occur after the waveform is generated 4 Sets event input impedance 1 KQ or 50 Q Quick Tips m Event Jump can change the sequence order using an event signal m Jump timing is applied to both Event Jump
18. Set Pattern Edit menu 54 Set Waveform Edit menu 49 Settings menu Overview 62 Settings window 26 Screen interface 18 Shift Rotate Edit menu 53 Soft keyboard 16 Soft keypad 16 Software sequencer 47 Specifications Help menu 10 Spin buttons 16 Standard accessories 1 Standard mode Screen display theme 18 Standard waveform Edit menu 42 Tutorials 71 Status bar 22 Screen interface 18 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual System menu Waveform data format Overview 66 Saving an instrument setup 34 Waveform Properties 56 Waveform List window 23 T Screen interface 18 Waveform Properties Confirming waveform length 23 Edit menu 56 Waveform Rotation Settings menu 62 Settings window 26 Waveform window 25 Screen interface 18 Window tag Screen interface 18 Text file import 39 Timing page Settings window 28 Tools menu 64 Tooltip 24 Touch screen 15 Adjustment 15 Touch Screen Off button Front panel 13 Trigger Input connector Front panel 11 Trigger page Z Settings window 30 Triggered Zoom 61 Run mode 29 Tutorials Sequence 73 Standard waveform 71 U USB connector Front panel 11 Rear panel 12 User Default File Startup setting 32 User online help 10 User preferences System menu 69 User defined waveforms Waveform List window 23 V View menu Overview 57 W Wait Trigger Sequence control parameter 46 Waveform data Export 40 Import 36 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Index 17
19. Start User Manual Using the View Menu Using the View Menu Use the View menu to control the arbitrary waveform generator screen display The choices are as follows 1 Opens the Go To dialog box View Settings Tools Syste 2 You can select one of these zoom func Qa Go To tions See page 61 Zoom In 3 Check to display these control windows and status bar Horizontal Zoom In Vertical Zoom In 4 Opens the Display Properties dialog Zoom Out box Fit to Window 5 Check to display the Remote Command Sequence Window Bar See page 18 Waveform Window 3 Settings Window Waveform List Window Status Bar DE Display Properties ral Remote Command Bar AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 57 Using the View Menu Using Go To Dialog Box This dialog box is used to move to a specified position in the sequence or to specify an index number to go to 1 Select View gt Go To in the Sequence window to display the Go To dialog box Select the Go To target or enter an index number in the Value field You cannot specify the Go To target using a parameter of time 2 Click OK The display will shift to the specified position 3 Select View gt Go To in the Waveform window to display the Go To dialog box Select the Go To target or enter Points or Time value in the Value field 4 Click OK The display will shift to the specified position pore Quick Tip m You can also use the
20. new waveform will be created as the result of waveform math operation For the marker data the data of the first operand waveform will be copied to the new waveform The math operation is executed for all analog waveform data lf the length of two waveforms is not the same the length of the result is the same as the length of the shorter waveform The beginning part of the longer waveform is used for the calculation AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Tools Menu Normalize Option You can select normalize options when analog data is normalized Normalize is executed for the entire analog waveform data Select one of the following options from the Tools System Help Tools menu 0 Math 1 Fitto DAC Range PieServe Offset O Normalize Fit to DAC range preserve offset The waveform data is scaled relative to S 0 zero Normalize Fit to full DAC range 2 Fit to Full DAC Range Minimum value goes to 1 0 in normal ized value and the maximum value goes to 1 0 in normalized value AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 65 Using the System Menu Using the System Menu The System menu provides access to the instrument system configuration such as signal generation control instrument calibration and instrument diagnostics You can also set the user preferences such as power on settings or LCD brightness using the System menu 1 Select System gt Run or Stop to control System Help the signal generati
21. of the other three channels You cannot select parameters for channel coupling in the Channel page of the Settings window The disabled parameters are grayed out m The following parameters are excluded from channel coupling Channel skew Output waveform Sequence waveform External signal add function Waveform Rotation Marker Delay Parameters that are not related to the output signal such as marker display on off AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 63 Using the Tools Menu Using the Tools Menu Use the Tools menu to perform the math operations or select normalize option settings Math Waveforms You can use the Math dialog box to perform mathematical operations on the waveform you are editing The analog data of two waveforms can be added subtracted or multiplied The created waveform data can be added to the Waveform List 1 Select Tools gt Math to display the Tools System Help Math dialog box E 2 Math You can enter a waveform name in the New Waveform field The default wave form name is Untitled1 2 jv waveform Select a waveform from the waveform swt E list Click the icon to display the Wave form List dialog box Sample Select a math operator If Update Image is checked the calcu lation results will be reflected on the graph Click OK to add the new waveform to Waveform Length 1000 Points the Waveform List window Update Image Quick Tips 64 A
22. online help for details about the difference between the hardware and software sequencer modes AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 47 Using the Edit Menu Editing a Sequence The following commands are provided for sequence edit Clear Clear removes the contents of selected element s Unselected elements do not shift You can clear multiple non contiguous elements Copy Paste Insert and Paste Replace You can copy or paste data on one or more contiguous elements The data in the clipboard will be inserted or replaced at the specified position of the sequence If Paste Insert is executed the exist ing data is shifted Cut Example Sequence Window You can do a Cut or Delete on one or more contiguous elements 1 Select the element s to cut In this Sequence example Index number 2 is the target of Les ae o forall Cut NOTE Cut and Delete can be done by the units of element 2 Select Cut from the Edit menu or the pop up menu 7 Total Time Os Index No 2 Running J Mn A A EA Export Waveform To File ETA APM L Standard Waveform WAS Cut d Delete Clear Copy La Insert vi 3 Cutis executed and the remaining data Sequence in the sequence are shifted ne aren NOTE Cut data is placed in the clipboard Deleted data is removed from the sequence and cannot be recovered Quick Tip m For more information on the edit commands for sequence refer to the online help 48 AWG5000 Series Quick Star
23. or Ethernet When the front panel is locked all keys and buttons are disabled except the power switch You cannot use your mouse or keyboard However the Windows operations are available even if the instrument front panel is locked To unlock the front panel controls use a remote command or push the front panel Cancel button twice If you exit the appli cation the lock state is cleared When you restart the application the front panel controls are unlocked Touch Screen Interface The arbitrary waveform generator offers two methods of making menu selections m Front panel controls keyboard and mouse keyboard and mouse are standard accessories m Front panel controls and touch screen interface 1 You can enable or disable the touch screen interface by pushing the front panel Touch Screen button To disable the touch screen push the front panel Touch Screen button When the touch screen is in the Off state the LED is lighted You can still access the on screen menus with a mouse or key board NOTE You need to adjust the touch screen when one of the following occurs m The operating system is restored m The hard disk drive is exchanged m The touch screen is not responding correctly Run the touch screen program from the shortcut on the Windows desktop to adjust the touch screen AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 15 Control Panel Changing Control Settings As you configure the instrument you may need to set a nume
24. sequencer jumps to the element specified by Go To target immediately after generating the wave form specified in a sequence element If the Go To target is not specified the sequencer moves on to the next element Quick Tips Edit View Settings Tools Syster Undo Ctri Z Standard Waveform Sequence Control Parameters Sequence Control Parameters Index Ho 1 gt Wait Trigger On Repeat Infinite Count 1 Dr Event Jump To Next O Indes No 1 Oie Golo Index No po 10 If Sequence is selected in the Run mode the sequencer executes the sequence definition Sequence definition consists of a series of sequence elements Each sequence element has the following information m References to the waveform for each channel m Sequence control parameters Wait Repeat Event Jump To and Go To m Sequence is executed in turn from the first element Element Index 1 to the last element If an element has Jump To or Go To the sequencer follows that definition 46 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu m The following signals are supported as an event m A signal applied to the front panel Event Input connector m When the front panel Force Event button is being pushed m Remote command NOTE There are two sequencer modes in the arbitrary waveform generator to execute the created sequence The hard ware sequencer mode and the software sequencer mode Refer to the
25. the language use the System menu gt Preferences dialog box See page 69 NOTE When you first open the Japanese user online help a pop up message is displayed to prompt you to install the Japanese language pack Click Install to install the language pack m The programmer online help is displayed only in English 10 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Front Panel Front Panel The following figure shows the front panel of the AWG5014 Tektronix AWG5014 Arbitrary Waveform Generator Front Panel Connectors Connector Description 1 Ch 1 Analog Output These connectors supply analog signals Connector type BNC 2 Ch 1 Marker Output These connectors supply marker 1 and marker 2 signals Connector type BNC 3 Ch2to Ch 4 connectors Analog and marker output connectors for Ch 2 to Ch 4 4 Trigger Input External trigger signal is applied to this connector Connector type BNC 5 Event Input Event signal is applied to this connector Connector type BNC 6 USB Two USB connectors are present on the front panel Connect a USB device 7 DC Output This connector supplies four lines of DC voltage Connector type 2 54 mm 2 x 4 pin header female CAUTION Always turn off the signal outputs when you connect or disconnect cables to from the signal outputs connectors If you connect a DUT while the instrument signal outputs are in the On state it may cause damage to the instrument or DUT AWG5000 Series Quick Sta
26. to the online help for the range of each parameter in the Timing page 28 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Interface and Display Run Mode Page 1 Select a Run mode 2 Inthe Triggered or Gated mode you Timing Ru can select the output value while the Continuous O aaao Sequence instrument is in the waiting for trigger i Output value for waiting state State O O First O Last m First Sets the output level to the first value of the waveform m Last Sets the output level to the last value of the waveform Quick Tip m The arbitrary waveform generator supports the following four run modes m Continuous A continuous waveform is output m Triggered A waveform is output once when the instrument receives a trigger signal The instrument will wait for the next trigger signal after outputting the waveform m Gated A waveform is output only when a gate signal is asserted A continuous waveform is output while the gate signal stays asserted m Sequence Multiple waveforms can be output in the order specified in the sequence AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 29 Interface and Display 30 Trigger Page 1 You can select Trigger Source Internal or External The default is External Ch2 Timing Run N Trigger Event DC Output Source If External is selected Trigger Level Pio o externas Trigger Slope and Trigger Impedance Level impedance Eanes Le poste ino Y m
27. 00 Option 01 Analog utp 2 TC Maximum Amplitude and 2 0 Vp p 250 MHz Direct Output Off Analog Bandwidth 0 6 Vp p 370 MHz Direct Output On IO CS CS CO E Digital Data Output 28 bits Option 03 28 bits Option 03 N A m Windows XP Professional operation system m Up to 32 400 000 memory length Option 01 28 bits digital data output Option 03 AWG5012 and AWG5002 only m Alarge 10 4 inch 264 2 mm high resolution XGA color display m An intuitive graphical user interface Ul with built in online help m 80GB hard disk drive m CD RW DVD m Supports USB 2 0 interface m LAN 1000 100 10 Base T m Touch screen user interface AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual vil Preface Documentation Additional information is available through a variety of sources Review the following table to locate more information about this product To read about Use these documents Installation and Operation overviews Read the Quick Start User Manual for general information about how to use your instrument In depth Operation and User Interface Help Access the user online help from the Help menu for information on virtually all controls and elements on screen Online help includes detailed instructions for using instrument functions See page 10 Accessing Online Help Programmer Commands Access the programmer online guide from the Help menu The programmer guide includes the syntax of remote commands Specifications and Performa
28. A Remote Command AA _ _ _ O bar Menu Bar The menu bar provides access to all of the instrument functions When you select a menu item the instrument displays the associated control window dialog box or the menu selection causes an immediate action Status Bar The status bar located below the menu bar shows information about the instrument such as sampling rate run mode status or output status Waveform List Window User defined waveforms and predefined waveforms are listed in this window Sequence Window This window mainly provides information on output sequence Waveform Window This window displays the waveform that you selected in the Waveform List or in the Sequence window Settings Window This window is provided for quick access to the parameter settings Window Tag Click these tags to toggle display of corresponding windows on or off Remote Command Bar In this area a remote command corresponding to current instrument operation is displayed AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Interface and Display Basic Steps for Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator After you have powered on the instrument use the application s menu bar or control windows to create and edit a wave form For accessing menus and control windows see page 20 Do the following steps to output a waveform or a sequence 1 To create a new waveform select Edit Edit View Settings Tools Syster gt Standard Waveform The created wav
29. AWG5000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start User Manual www tektronix com 071 2078 01 Tektronix Copyright O Tektronix All rights reserved Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive PO Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support m n North America call 1 800 833 9200 m Worldwide visit www tektronix com to find contacts in your area Warranty 2 Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment If any such product proves defective during this warranty period Tektronix at its option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the pr
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31. Interface and Display The arbitrary waveform generator displays four control windows by default You can quickly hide or display each window using the window tag 1 By default four windows are displayed if the Run mode is Sequence Ch 2 0 125 V Ch1 Ch2 Timing Run Mode f Trigger Event DC Output Output Marker 1 High on J 1 00 Amplitude Offset Filt Marker 2 High ilter MEA Digital Amplitude Remote Comman id AWGC RMOD SEQ Marker 1 Low 0 00 Y Marker 2 Low 000v Digital Offset 0 89 Y OPts 2Pos Marker 1 Delay Marker 2 Delay W Add Input BB Direct Output 2 Click the Waveform List tag 3 The Waveform List window is hidden Ch 2 0 125 V C1Pos OPts C2Pos 1 000 V 1 000 Y 0 600 Y Marker 1 High AAA 100V Amplitude Offset Filter Marker 2 High 00 Y 0 000 Y 1 00 Y Digital Amplitude AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Marker 1 Low 0 00 Y Marker 2 Low 0 00 Y Digital Offset 0 05 Y Marker 1 Delay Marker 2 Delay ee le i E M W Add Input W Direct Output 21 Interface and Display Status Bar Status Bar has two functions It displays the current status of the instrument such as Sampling Rate Run State and Run Mode It also has action buttons such as Force Trigger Force Event All Outputs On Off and Run 22 ada Rate 1 200 000 0 Gis a a ee a Displays instrument status Sampling Rate Run Stat
32. Pass Verify that the instrument passes all Cha Analog ike tests If diagnostic failures occur Ch 4 Analog Pass contact your local Tektronix service personnel Select All o Clear All Configuration Result Pass Count le Loop Execute e AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 7 Install Your Instrument Self Calibration The self calibration uses internal calibration routines that check electrical characteristics such as analog level accuracy and then adjust the internal calibration constants as necessary NOTE Power on the instrument and allow a 20 minute warm up period before performing this procedure 1 Confirm that there is no output signal by verifying that the front panel Run button indicator is off 2 To perform the calibration suite select System gt Calibration from the menu Q bar Calibration The Calibration dialog box appears Item Status Error Codes Analog 3 Select Execute Ch1 Pass Ch 2 Pass Ch 3 Pass Ch 4 Pass 4 A pop up message asks you to remove all the cables from the Analog output connectors AWGSO14 P J Disconnect all cables From Analog output connectors then press OK 5 Remove the cables and then select OK Wait until the calibration completes For all calibration items the Status con trol should indicate Pass If it does not contact your local Tektronix service per sonnel NOTE Self calibration is
33. Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu Clock Pattern You can fill a specified area of marker data with the 1010 clock pattern 1 Use this dialog box to change the Item Glock Pattern or Range ltem O All Markers Selected Range all Between Cursors Binary Counter You can fill the specified area of marker data with binary counter pattern 1 You can select the direction Up counter or Down counter Binary Gounter o Direction The up counter begins from all 0 and the down counter begins from all 1 2 For item and range refer to page 44 All Markers Selected Range all Between Cursors AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 55 Using the Edit Menu Waveform Properties You can confirm or change properties of waveform data using the Waveform Properties dialog box 1 Select a waveform in the Waveform List waveform List window and then select Edit gt Wave o Predefined form Properties from the menu bar to display the dialog box TN _ Standard Waveform You can also access this dialog box Delete from the pop up menu displayed by Delete All Waveforms right clicking in the Waveform List Copy window Paste Rename Go To Waveform Properties 2 You can confirm or change the wave form length 3 You can confirm or change the wave form data type Real or Integer om Data Type Real 5 Integer 56 AWG5000 Series Quick
34. THER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TEKTRONIX RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Table of Contents Table of Contents General Safety Summary sentra aca add roya paca dada bRaewearaiechacaes jii Environmental Considerations o o ooocoooor nananana V PTO IPP E E E no E eee oe E E E Weve vil A II ee er ee ee ee vil OCUMMEM MON daca ance edhe eats cy ete eae ner ogee a aes ida Wet ewe a re epa viii Conventions Used in this Manual n n anaana annann aaaeeeaa viii MSA OU ASUMEN esiscrrossondescdr EE R EAEE ERRE ETARTE 1 SEU Eo o eee EAA wana aeenetaeesonannace 1 Operating ReguremenlS se scr ang edenese es tut tpr sees eau Gen eeoeeet bas repre de en ade Cec es 2 Powering On the IASTUMEN E oeusoscarrronisa jr d btewbeaenensdahiendante ensue denieunes 3 Powering Of the INSWUMEN 3 5 262 42 cewned ecto nea eebense ced tases tear ds obra Goh bes hee eras 3 Windows Interface Guidelines sis cuca eri Rise rra a heeds dara o ed RA a Rae 4 Connecting o ASS o II 5 Controlling the instrument using a remote PC
35. al through the output connectors push the front panel All Outputs On Off button or the Channel Output On button 3 Alternatively you can use the Ch n Settings Channel tab onthe Settings window to Chit Ch2 Timing Run Mode Trigger enable the signal output See page 26 Output Output Waveform for Settings Window Amplitude Offset Filter Waveform Rotation Quick Tips m You can turn each channel s output on off independently m Analog output and marker output are enabled or disabled simultaneously AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 17 Interface and Display Interface and Display The screen interface gives you access to the complete functionality of the instrument This user interface is built on the Windows operating system Screen Interface 18 Menu bar Status bar Pl AWG5O12 BAR Run Mode Sequence A ETA Wavefo sequenue ail J il ATA urrent nning Window Total Time Current 2 Running BL SA A eee tag Sy Sequence Je window 5 E Empty A 2 960 Points i s Re Poo OPE C2 Pos Waveform ae Waveform List window a window Ch 1 Ch2 f Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Settings 7 window Output CRIP EUPE REESE Marker 1 High Marker 1 Low Marker 1 Delay E 100V 000V M Add input Marker 2 High Marker 2 Low Marker 2 Delay W Direct Output Offset Filter Navetorm Rotation Digital Amplitude Digital Offset Amplitude
36. ampling Rate When you push this button the sampling rate parameter in the Settings window is selected Sampling Rate is common to each channel See page 26 for Settings window Channel Select These buttons are used to select a channel that you want to interact with If a channel select button on the front panel is pushed the selected channel page in the Settings Window will be activated Channel Output On These buttons are used to enable disable the channel output If the output is in the On state the LED is turned on CAUTION Do not connect a DUT Device Under Test to the front panel signal output connectors when the instrument signal outputs are on Do not power on or off the DUT when the arbitrary waveform generator signal outputs are on AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 13 Control Panel 14 All Outputs On Off If one or more Outputs are on they will all be turned off when you push the All Outputs On Off but ton If all Outputs are off they will all be turned on when you push the All Outputs On Off button Amplitude When you push this button the amplitude parameter of the corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected Amplitude is independent for each channel Offset When you push this button the offset parameter of the corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected Offset is independent for each channel Marker 1 and Marker 2 High Low When you push one of these buttons the Marker High
37. and Force Jump See page 67 for jump in sequence m You can also use the front panel Force Event button to generate an event signal internally DC Output Page 1 The arbitrary waveform generator has four lines of DC output Ch 1 Ch 2 _ Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output The level of each output can be set 7 independently 2 The output state On or Off of the DC output is common to all DC output chan nels AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 31 Interface and Display Default Setup Push the front panel Factory Default button to recall the factory default settings 1 To quickly return to the factory default settings push the front panel Factory Default button 2 When the instrument setups are modi fied a confirmation dialog box appears Click Yes to open a dialog box to save Do WoL want to save current setup the setups 3 You can also recall the factory default File Edit View Settings Tools settings from the File menu e Factory Default Setup Ctri N Open File Ctrl O Save File Ctri s5 Save File As F12 Instrument Settings at Power on You can select the instrument settings that are restored when you power on the instrument Select System gt Preferences to display the Preferences dialog box You can select the Epeferences power on setups from the following Startup 1 Factory Default The factory default o Factory Default settings are always restored when the
38. as awG400 500 600 700 PAT shown in step 4 is displayed O AWG 400 500 600 700 SEQ wG 400 500 600 700 wFM O AFG3000 TF 0 DTG5000 OTG O TDS3000 DPO4000 1SF TOS5000 TOS6000 O TDS CS47000 TOS CS 48x x DS48200 DPOFOO0 OPO OS4 70000 w F Text TXT AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 4 Select a file to import 5 Select an import action in the Operation frame Set to Select the channel and index num ber The imported waveform data will be assigned to the specified position m Insert before The imported waveform data will be inserted before the specified cell of the sequence When the run mode is non sequence this parameter is dis abled m Create only The imported waveform will be added to the Waveform List window m Overwrite Specified existing waveform data is overwritten 6 Ifthe imported waveform data contains information on sampling rate amplitude or offset you can select the attribute for the waveform using the Change H W Setup For example if you check the Sampling Rate check box the sampling rate will be modified to reproduce the same signal as the imported data 7 Click Open When the import file format is AWG DTG or TXT a corresponding dialog box is displayed When the import file format is other than AWG DTG or TXT the selected file is imported and the waveform name s are listed in the Waveform List
39. ce 18 Multiplier Rate 28 N Network connection 5 Non sequence mode 19 Normalize Tools menu 65 Numeric keypad Front panel 14 O Offline mode 6 Offset Edit menu 52 76 Offset button Front panel 14 Online help 10 Operating requirements 2 Option Installation System menu 70 Oscillator Output connector Rear panel 12 Output on off 17 Overheat protection 9 p Paste Insert Edit menu 50 Paste Replace Edit menu 50 Pop up keypad 16 Power supply 2 Power on self test 7 Power on settings 32 PRBS Editmenu 54 Predefined waveforms Waveform List window 23 Preferences dialog box 10 69 Prevent instrument damage 9 Programmer online help 10 R Range Editmenu 44 Rear panel 12 Recalling instrument setup 35 Reference Clock Input connector Rear panel 12 Remote command bar Screen interface 18 Remote Command Log Preferences dialog box 69 Remote PC Controlling the instrument 5 Rename Editmenu 51 Repeat Sequence control parameter 46 Repetition Rate 28 Run button Front panel 13 17 Status bar 22 Run Mode page Settings window 29 Run state control 17 S Safety summary iii Sampling Rate button Front panel 13 Saving instrument setup 34 Scale Edit menu 51 Screen interface 18 Self calibration 8 Sequence Edit menu 46 Editing 48 Run mode 29 Sequence Control Parameters dialog box 46 Sequence edit Tutorials 73 Sequence element 46 Sequence window 24 Screen interface 18 Set High Low Edit menu 53
40. e country of use Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electric shock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output ter minals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product Power Disconnect The power cord provides Mains disconnect Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect that there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel Avoid Exposed Circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present Do Not Operate in Wet Damp Conditions Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry Provide Proper Ventilation Refer to the manual s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual lil General Safety Summary Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual A WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life A CAUTION Caution statements ident
41. eform is displayed in the Waveform Undo Ctraz List window Redo Crit Ga Standard Waveform E Sequence Control Parameters 2 To use an existing waveform select File Edit View Settings Tools S File gt Open File to open a setup file Factor aton E and then select a waveform in the E a pr uP A Waveform List window Open File ciro Save File Cctri S Save File As Fi 4 3 Confirm the Run mode Check that the desired run mode is selected on the Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Run Mode tab of the Settings window O Continuous O Triggered Sequence 4 To generate a signal push the front panel Run button or the Run button on the Status Bar 5 Use one of the following methods to set the channel output On All Outputs dE m Front panel Channel Output On button or All Outputs On Off button m Output On button of the Ch page of Settings window Quick Tips m The arbitrary waveform generator supports four types of Run mode When Run mode is set to Continuous Triggered or Gated the state is called non sequence mode m You can select one waveform as an output for each channel in the non sequence mode AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 19 Interface and Display Accessing Menus and Control Windows You can access menu commands and control windows using the following techniques 1 20 Click Settings from the menu bar and then select a c
42. eform name in the Waveform Name box The created waveform is listed in the Waveform List window Overwrite Specified existing waveform data is overwritten When you select Over write a waveform currently being loaded is displayed in the Target Waveform Name box The Waveform Name box is disabled 9 Click Execute to create a waveform AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu e Level Ol 5 Amplitude Offset High Low Amplitude 1 000 000 pp Offset 0 000 000 w O Option Use specified amplitude and offset to calculate data O Create data with DAC full scale value Specified amplitude and offset are direct applied to H W setup 8 ooo 2 Setto M Index No 2 v at Ch 1 vl O Insert before Target Waveform Mame 05 Create only Overwrite Waveform Mame Untitled20 eas 43 Using the Edit Menu Using Cut Copy Paste and Delete Waveform Window 44 You can cut or copy specified area to the instrument s internal clipboard Cut or copied data can be pasted to a specified position in either Graphic or Table mode When executing these operations items and range are usually specified m You can select item s to cut or copy from the following m All Cut or copy all items m Chn Analog data m Chn Marker 1 data Marker 2 data m You can specify the range to cut or copy from the following m All Cut or copy all data m Between Cursors Cut or c
43. erties to display the Waveform Properties dialog box You can confirm the waveform length with this dialog box Quick Tips User Defined Predefined Waveform Name Length Date m aveform List Waveform Properties Waveform Length e 1024 Points Data Ty e C Integer m_ If you right click on this window a pop up menu is displayed You can access the Edit commands such as Delete Copy and Paste m When you create a waveform you cannot use the same name as a predefined waveform AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 23 Interface and Display Sequence Window 24 When Sequence is selected in the Run Mode this window shows information on the status of the sequence settings For Run Mode see page 29 1 This is an example of the Sequence Sequence window display The display format is Total Time Current 4 Running Thumbnail If you hover the mouse over a sequence cell a tooltip appears to show you the waveform name and waveform length Empty 2 00 k Points A lv 2 This is an example of the Table format Total Time Current 3 Running Event Jump To GoTo AWG510B 1 AWG710B Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Quick Tips m If you click on a cell in the Sequence window the selected waveform is displayed in the Waveform window The background color of the selected cell changes m The following methods are available for applying an existing wa
44. f Option O1 Memory Expansion to 32 Ml 03 28 bits digital data output T AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Inspect Your Instrument Two types of diagnostics are provided to verify the functionality of your instrument m Power on self test Every time you power on the instrument the instrument automatically performs the internal diagnostics m Diagnostics from the System menu You can also run the internal diagnostics using the System menu Use the following procedures 1 Select System gt Diagnostics from the System Help menu bar Run The Diagnostics dialog box appears Stop Channel Skew Force Jump To GPIB LAN Configuration Calibration e Diagnostics Service Mode Preferences Option Installation 2 Confirm that the Loop box is not Diagnostics checked Item Status Error Codes i i i Front Panel Pass If Loop is checked the diagnostics runs Aga until it is manually stopped Register Read Back Pass Ch 1 Waveform Memory Pass i j i Ch 2 Waveform Memory Pass 3 lf you click Select All all diagnostic R a ka items are checked Ch 4 Waveform Memory Pass Data Timing Pass Clock You can execute all items together or AEN RE Ec you can execute only the selected PLL Lock Pass Output 1 item s Register Read Back Pass Ch 1 Analog Level Pass 4 Click Execute to start the diagnostics Ch 2 Analog Level Pass Output 2 f Register Read Back
45. fied by Jump target E s TH Jump Now Close e 5 Click Close to close the dialog box Quick Tips m The arbitrary waveform generator has an Event Jump function which changes the sequence using an event signal Use the Event page of the Settings window to set parameters for Event Jump See page 31 for the Event page m Use the Sequence Control Parameters dialog box from the Edit menu to set the jump target of Event Jump See page 46 for the dialog box m Force Jump is similar to Event Jump In the case of Force Jump you must specify the jump target explicitly by using the Force Jump To dialog box m Force Jump is independent from Event Jump Force Jump can be executed regardless of the Event Jump setting AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 67 Using the System Menu Setting GPIB LAN 68 Select System gt GPIB LAN Configuration to open the GPIB LAN Configuration dialog box 1 Set the instrument GPIB bus communi cation m Talk Listen Select this mode to remotely control the instrument from an external host computer Off Bus Select this mode to discon nect the instrument from the GPIB bus 2 The instrument supports the following two LAN connections m VXI 11 m Raw Socket Quick Tip GPIB LAN Configuration e GPIB Talk Listen Address 1 e Off Bus 21 11 Server LAN Start O Stop Raw Socket LAN O on Port Number 4 OOO Off m The following opera
46. hanged You can select any two parameters from frequency waveform length and cycle The remaining parameter will be calculated automatically A waveform is displayed on the Preview screen Edit View Settings Tools Systen Ctri Z o Standard Waveform Y sequence Control Parameters e function Me Square e Timing o Frequency a Cycles a Waveform Length e Sampling Rate O Auto 120 000 00 MHz 10 100 Points New Sampling Rate 1 200 000 0 GS s No Change Current Sampling Rate 1 200 000 0 GS ORA 0 500 V 0 000 V 0 500 Y Points 0 50 100 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 6 Use Level to set parameters for Ampli tude Offset or High Low 7 Use Option to select the amplitude offset settings This frame is displayed when you set the vertical units to Voltage If you set the vertical units to Normal ized Value this frame is disabled Refer to page 59 for vertical units setting 8 Select an edit action in the Operation frame m Setto Specifies the channel and index number The created waveform is assigned to the specified position m Insert before The created waveform is inserted before the specified cell of the sequence When this command is executed the remaining data is shifted When the Run mode is non sequence this parameter is dis abled m Create only Creates a new waveform but the waveform is not loaded Enter the wav
47. he European Union s requirements according to Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE For information about recycling about options check the Support Service section of the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com Mercury Notification This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations Please contact your local authorities or within the United States the Electronics Indus tries Alliance www eiae org for disposal or recycling information Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive This product is known to contain lead cadmium mercury and hexavalent chromium AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual V Environmental Considerations vi AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Preface Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of AWG5000 series instruments Basic operations and concepts are presented in this manual For more detailed information see the online help on your instrument The following instruments are supported by this manual m AWG5012 m AWG5014 m AWG5002 m AWG5004 Key Features The following table and list describe the key features of the AWG5000 series instruments Maximum Sampling Rate 1 2 GS s 600 MS s D A Resolution 14 bits Memory Length 16 200 000 or 32 400 0
48. ify conditions or practices that result in damage to this product or other property Symbols and Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product m DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking m WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking m CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product The following symbols may appear on the product A CAUTION WARNING Protective Ground Refer to Manual High Voltage Earth Terminal Earth Terminal Chassis Ground IV AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual gt Standby Environmental Considerations Environmental Considerations This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product Product End of life Handling Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component Equipment Recycling Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources The equip ment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s end of life In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with t
49. ile Ctr o E Save File Ctri S E Save File As F12 S import from File Export Waveform to File 10 AWG Sequence 4 4W0 2 CL AWG Sequence 1 awg 3 C AWG 2CH 100SE0 awg 4C AWG Ver Setup4CH awg m You can also shut down the instrument by pushing the front panel power button On Standby switch while the application is running When the power button is pushed a dialog box asks you whether to save current setups If you select Yes the current setups are preserved and then the instrument will start the shutdown process AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 33 Using the File Menu Saving an Instrument Setup Use the following steps to save an instrument setup 1 Select File gt Save File to overwrite the File Edit View Settings Tools existing instrument setup with an updated setup file Factory Default Setup Ctri N Open File Ctri O 2 To save the current setup to a new c setup file select File gt Save File As Seo Ta Ctr s or push the front panel Save button 0 Save File As F12 3 Selecta location where you want to save the setup 4 Type a file name or use the default name 5 Click Save Desktop My Documents hy Computer 5 a File name Setupl ang y 2 Save Quick Tips a l a setup file contains Integer format waveform s the file size is reduced For more information about waveform data format Real or Integer refer to the online help m To change
50. instrument is powered on e C Last Used File 2 Last Used File Restores the setups e User Default File that were saved or recalled last time 8 3 User Default File A specified setup file fp w is always restored when the instrument is powered on 4 Click the icon to display a dialog box to select the setup file This icon is enabled when User Default File is selected 32 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the File Menu Using the File Menu Use the File menu for basic file operations such as saving recalling instrument setups or importing exporting waveform data You can also use the File menu for standard Windows operations such as loading the most recent setup files The following menu items are provided in the File menu For a complete description of each menu command refer to the instrument online help system 1 Recalls factory default setups See page 32 2 Opens a dialog box to load an instru ment setup 3 Saves Overwrites an instrument setup 4 Saves an instrument setup assigning a new setup file name 5 Use these commands to import wave form data 6 Exports waveform data to a file for use with other applications 7 A list of setup files you accessed recently is displayed here 8 The application closes 9 The application closes and then the instrument shuts down Quick Tip lle Edit View Settings Tools Factory Default Setup 1 amp Open F
51. int free cloth Use care to avoid scratching the front panel display 2 Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument Use an aqueous solution of 75 isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning CAUTION To avoid damage to the surface of the arbitrary waveform generator do not use any abrasive or chemical clean ing agents 2 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Powering On the Instrument 1 Connect the AC power cord to the rear of the instrument NI 100 240V Y ES gt E Vp 2 Use the front panel power button to ay aE GREER switch the instrument on Powering Off the Instrument 1 Use the front panel power button to Ta start the shutdown process Wait approximately 30 seconds for the instrument to power off 2 To completely remove power to the instrument perform the shutdown just described and then remove the power cord from the instrument a E O O AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 3 Install Your Instrument Windows Interface Guidelines Because the instrument uses the Microsoft Windows interface you have open access to the Windows operating system You can access the Windows desktop to load and run other Windows based applications such as Microsoft Excel Word Pad and Paint Although you have access to the Windows interface you should avoid making operating sys
52. les to from the signal outputs connectors If you connect a DUT while the instrument signal outputs are in the On state it may cause damage to the instrument or DUT AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 9 Install Your Instrument Accessing Online Help The arbitrary waveform generator provides two types of online help m User online help In depth information is available in the online help on all the features of your instrument m Programmer online help The instrument offers programmer online help about remote commands To access the Help system select Help from the menu bar 1 To access the user online help select Help gt Help Topic 2 To use context sensitive help on the current setup select Help gt Help on Window or press F1 3 To access Programmer Online Help select Help gt Help on Remote Commands 4 To access specifications and perfor mance verification select Specifica tions to open the PDF Technical Reference Manual 5 Most dialog boxes have a Help button For contextual overviews of the dialog box click the button to open the help system with an overview of the dialog box that is currently displayed Quick Tips Help Topic eHelp on Window Fi o Help on Remote Commands eSpecifications Coupling 2 Off O Ch1 gt Ch2 mre m You can select English or Japanese for the user online help By default English is selected To change
53. ment Removable hard disk drive to secure data Use these connectors to output digital data To enable digital data output option 03 must be installed in the AWG5002 or AWG5012 Connector Type SMB AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Control Panel Control Panel The following figure shows the front panel controls of a four channel model Run button General Purpose knob Open avs Factory Default Digit Selection channel Timing keys All Outputs Sampling Rate Amplitude Offset l Channel Output On button F Gi E ar Ge D Gwb Ga Gip gh Lon A B c qi Ge Channel Selec Touch Force Force Panel DC button Screen Trigger Event HDD Lock Output lt gt oo apc s t Run The Run button is used to start and stop the signal generation If the signal is being generated the LED indicator lights up To output the signal through the output connectors you must push the front panel All Outputs On Off button or the Channel Output On button Touch Screen Off When the Touch Screen is on you can use your finger or stylus to control the screen interface The LED is lit while the Touch Screen interface is disabled File Open Save When the Open or Save button is pushed the corresponding dialog box is displayed You can load or save a setup AWG file using this dialog box Factory Default When this button is pushed the specified default setups are recalled See page 32 for details on default setups Timing S
54. mpatible each other However if the parameter value s of an instrument setup file are out of range a warning message is displayed In this case out of range parameter values are set to the default values AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 35 Using the File Menu Importing Waveform Data 36 Data import functions allow you to use waveform data created outside the arbitrary waveform generator You can import data to create a new waveform or to replace existing waveform data The arbitrary waveform generator supports the following file formats AWG file created by Tektronix AWG5000 series and AWG7000 series The following file formats created by Tektronix arbitrary waveform generators such as AWG400 500 600 700 series m PAT m SEQ a WFM TFW file created by Tektronix AFG3000 series arbitrary function generator DTG file created by Tektronix DTG5000 series data timing generator WFM or ISF file created by Tektronix TDS DPO series oscilloscope Text file TXT Refer to the online help system for more information about file import 1 Select File gt Import from File to File Edit View Settings Tools display the Import from File dialog box Factory Default Setup Ctril N Open File Ctrl O Ctri S E Save File Save File As Import from File Select the file format that you want to Import from File Import Click OK gt AWG S000 7000 44 The File Import dialog box such
55. nalog output Select Direct Output On and Off When the instrument is in the non sequence mode you can select the output waveform data using the Output Waveform field Click the waveform list icon to display the Waveform List dialog box You can set phase shift or delay for each analog output signal when the instrument is in the non sequence mode Quick Tips 26 Cc ning Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Settings Output Output Waveform Marker 1 High ax eal TOO Amplitude Offset Filter Marker 2 High 1 000 Vpp 0 000 Y 1 00 Y Wav Ch2 Timin in Mode Trigger Licata An Offset Filter Through v Pomii WO Waveform Rotation oov Marker 1 Low Marker 1 Delay 0 00 U00ns C Add Input Marker 2 Low Marker 2 Delay Direct Output Each channel has independent output on off control When the output status of Ch n is set to On both analog output and marker output are enabled When Direct Output is set to On filter and offset settings become inactive The analog bandwidth setting range will change You can use Add Input when Direct Output is set to Off If Direct Output is selected Add Input is disabled For Waveform Rotation see page 62 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Interface and Display Digital Output 1 The AWG5002 AWG5012 Option 03 supports digital data output The SMB connectors for 14 bit digital data output are present for Ch 1 and Ch 2 on the rear pa
56. nce Verification Read the Technical Reference for specifications and the performance verifi Procedures cation procedure The Technical Reference PDF file is on the Document CD Conventions Used in this Manual The following icons are used throughout this manual Sequence Front panel Connect Network PS2 SVGA USB Step power power ydy gt a XH E vill AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Install Your Instrument Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories Recommended accessories and instrument options are listed in the online help Check the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com for the most current information Standard Accessories Accessory Tektronix part number AWG5000 series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Quick Start User Manual English Option LO 071 2078 xx Japanese Option L5 071 2079 xx Simplified Chinese Option L7 071 2080 xx Traditional Chinese Option L8 071 2081 xx Operating System Restore DVD 020 2762 xx Product Software CD 020 2763 xx Document CD 063 3994 xx User Online Help part of the product software Programmer Online Help part of the product software 1 Windows compatible keyboard 119 7083 00 1 Windows compatible mouse 119 7054 00 2 Stylus pens 119 6107 00 Lead Set for DC Output 012 1697 00 Front Protect Cover 200 4963 00 Accessory Pouch 016 1441 01 Power cord one of the following North America Option AO 161
57. nce window display format The display format is common to all chan nels 11 If Graphic is specified you can select the display format Thumbnail or Waveform Name O x Cea Ete K_ 60 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using Zoom Using the View Menu Use the Zoom function to magnify or reduce a waveform display The choices are as follows 1 Zoom in Use Zoom In to magnify a waveform horizontally and vertically at the same time 2 Horizontal Zoom In Use Horizontal Zoom In to magnify a waveform horizontally 3 Vertical Zoom In Use Vertical Zoom In to magnify a waveform vertically You can select the vertical scale defini tion when zooming vertically Use the Preferences dialog box See page 69 4 Zoom Out Use Zoom Out to return the previous zoom factor You can use Zoom Out only after the waveform is magnified 5 Fit to Window Use Fit to Window to fit the waveform in the window and restore the waveform to its state before the first zoom in You can use Fit to Window only after the waveform is magnified AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual View Settings Tools System o Go To O E e Horizontal Zoom In Zoom In Wertical Zoom In a Zoom Out o Fitto Window 61 Using the Settings Menu Using the Settings Menu Use the Settings menu to control the display items on the Settings window 62 1 Click one of these commands to make the corresponding
58. nel 100 240 V A a ae 0 00 rr O SA a a a a OG OOO OOOO OOOOH OOOOXODOO e a a 1Di ta Out a cha e op y decime Ratoren 50 500 n V Max eS 2 You can set the output parameters as Settings Tools System Help follows cn A Digital Amplitude Offset Ch 2 Level am Digital High Low Timing The digital output levels are fixed as RO follows Trigger Event m 1 0 V to 2 7 V into 50 Q DC Output m 0 01 V resolution Analog Amplitude Offset Analog High Low Waveform Rotation r Marker Amplitude Offset Marker High Low Digital Amplitude Offset O Digital High Low E Coupling 3 Digital High Low is selected in this example Ch 1 iming f Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Output a Output Waveform Marker 1 Hig Marker 1 Low Marker 1 Delay Pon of eat 0 4 Click the Output On button to enable the mS Be h t t Amplitude Offset Filter Marker 2 Hi Marker 2 Low Marker 2 Delay IIA omm Waveform Rotation Digital High Digital Low Quick Tip m Each channel has independent output on off control When the output status of Ch n is set to On both analog output and digital output are enabled AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 27 Interface and Display Timing Page 1 Sets Sampling Rate 2 You can set Repetition Rate when the Run mode is other than Sequence 3 You can select Clock Source Internal or External
59. nnector Rear panel 12 Digital Output 27 Direct Output Settings window 26 Display Properties dialog box 25 59 Divider Rate 28 Documentation viii E Edit menu Overview 41 Event Input connector Frontpanel 11 47 Event Jump 67 Event Jump To Sequence control parameter 46 Event page Settings window 31 Export waveform data 40 Index External Clock Input connector Rear panel 12 E Factory Default Startup setting 32 Factory Default button Front panel 13 32 File menu Overview 33 File Open Save button Front panel 13 Force Event button Front panel 14 47 Status bar 22 Force Jump To System menu 67 Force Trigger button Front panel 14 Status bar 22 Front panel 11 Front panel controls Lock unlock 15 G Gated Run mode 29 General purpose knob Front panel 14 Go To Sequence control parameter 46 View menu 58 GPIB connector Front panel 12 GPIB LAN Configuration System menu 68 H Hardware sequencer 47 Help Language Preferences dialog box 69 Hold Preferences dialog box 69 15 Index Icons Sequence window 24 Import waveform data 36 Incoming inspection 7 Insert Waveform Edit menu 49 Invert Edit menu 52 Item Edit menu 44 L LAN connector Front panel 12 Last Used File Startup setting 32 LCD Brightness Preferences dialog box 69 Lock unlock Front panel controls 15 M Marker High Low button Front panel 14 Marker Output connector Front panel 11 Math Tools menu 64 Menu bar Screen interfa
60. not valid until the instrument reaches a valid temperature See page 2 for operating requirements NOTE Perform self calibration once a year to maintain the analog output level accuracy 8 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Preventing Instrument Damage Overheat Protection The internal instrument temperature is monitored and the instrument is protected against overheating damage by the following actions m A warning message will appear if the internal temperature reaches the first threshold level m The instrument will shut down if its temperature reaches the second threshold level lf the warning message appears or the instrument shuts down check for the following conditions see page 2 for operating requirements m The ambient temperature requirement is not being met m The required cooling clearance is not being met m The instrument fan is not working properly Output Connectors The arbitrary waveform generator has both output and input connectors on the front panel Do not apply external voltage to the output connectors Analog Analog Mkr 1 Mkr 2 Analog Analog Mkr 1 Mkr 2 Analog Analog Mkr 1 Mkr 2 Analog Analog Mkr 1 Mkr 2 ingot von p p E 06000000000000000 6 6 DO NOT APPLY EXTERNAL SIGNAL lt 5VRMS nt t To prevent damage to the instrument do not apply external voltages to the output connectors CAUTION Always turn off the signal outputs when you connect or disconnect cab
61. ommand The selected item in the Settings window will become active For a shortcut to settings menus you can use the Settings window Clicking a tab such as Ch 1 or Timing on the Settings window opens the corresponding page that you can use to select the instrument settings From the front panel you can quickly access the parameters for sampling rate amplitude level offset level and marker level If you push one of these buttons the corresponding parameter in the Set tings window will be selected You can right click the mouse to gain quick access to associated menu commands For example right click on the Wave form List window to display the related Edit menu commands smalliigg Tools System Help Ch 1 Level Y Ch 2 Level Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Ch2 Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output aN Output Waveform Marker 1 High Marker 1 Low Marker 1 Delay 1 00 Y 0 00 Y Ml Add Input Amplitude Marker 2 High Marker 2 Low Marker 2 Delay W Direct Output Offset Filter rv e c0V Waveform Rotation Digital High Digital Low 1 00 Y 0 00 Y Sampling Rate Amplitude Offset a ta A 3 are m Marker 2 rs Waveform List User Defined Predefined Waveform Name Length Date standard Waveform Delete Delete All Waveforms Copy Faste Rename Go To Waveform Properties AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Display Hide Control Windows
62. on start and stop See page 17 for Run State 2 Click one of these commands to open the corresponding dialog box Channel Skew Force Jump To GPIB LAN Configuration Calibration Diagnostics Service Mode Preferences Option Installation Quick Tip m Selecting Run from the System menu causes the same effect as pushing the front panel Run button or the Status Bar Run button Channel Skew Adjustment 66 The channel skew adjusts the skew delay of each channel output Select System gt Channel Skew to open the Channel Skew dialog box Channel Skew 1 You can adjust the skew for each channel independently This adjustment applies to analog output and marker output E 1 000 ns Le CH2 1 000 ns 2 Adjusting the skew value will update the CH 3 0 000 ns rs dialog box display CH 4 0 000 ns AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the System Menu Using Force Jump To Dialog Box Force Jump allows you to jump to a position that you choose This function is used in sequence mode 1 Select System gt Force Jump To to System Help open the Force Jump To dialog box Stop Channel Skew e Force Jump To 2 Specify a jump target or select Index Force Jump To s o 3 When Index No is selected as jump Bedin target enter the index number using the End Curent Element Value field dex No 4 Click Jump Now to change the wave form output to the position speci
63. operty of Tektronix In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix with shipping charges prepaid Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY O
64. opy the area between the two cursors m Selected Table mode only Select the cut or copy area by dragging the mouse in the Table mode In this case the Cut dialog box automatically checks Selected in the Range field NOTE The internal clipboard resides in the instrument application software It is different from Windows clipboard You cannot transfer data from other applications like Microsoft Excel into the instrument clipboard Data transfer from other applications is possible using the import export functions Example of Cut Waveform Window You can execute Cut operation for both Graphic mode and Table mode in the Waveform window 1 Select the item s you want to cut Waveform C1 Pos 0 Pts C2Pos AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 2 Specify the range using cursors 3 Select Edit gt Cut to open the Cut dialog box You can also select Cut from the pop up menu displayed by right clicking in the Waveform window lf you need to change the Item or Range settings use this dialog box 4 Click OK 5 The selected portion of the waveform is cut The waveform is shifted and the default value will be filled NOTE If part of items are cut or deleted the waveform length will not be shortened The data is shifted The portion after the shifted area will be filled with default value Quick Tips Waveform Ch1 1V 404 Pts E C1Pos Overlay 1 000 Y Ch 2 Chim10 ch1m20 Ch2M10
65. or Marker Low parameter of the corresponding channel in the Settings window is selected Marker High and Marker Low are independent for each channel Force Trigger When you push this button the instrument generates an internal trigger signal Force Event When you push this button the instrument generates an internal event signal General Purpose Knob The knob is used to increase or decrease a set value or select an item from a pop up menu pull down menu or dialog box Turn the knob clockwise to increase the value and turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the value Digit Select Arrow Keys The digit select arrow keys are used to move the under bar cursor to a field that contains an editable number After you specify the digit you can change the number with the knob Numeric Keypad Units prefix buttons T p G n M u and k m are used to complete an input with the numeric keypad You can determine the units by pushing one of these prefix buttons without pressing the Enter key If you push the units prefix buttons for frequency the units are interpreted as T tera G giga M mega or k kiro If you push the buttons for time the units are interpreted as p pico n nano u micro or m milli AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Control Panel To Lock Unlock the Front Panel Controls The front panel may be locked by a remote user while the arbitrary waveform generator is being remotely controlled via GPIB
66. page of the Settings window active 2 These menu items allow you to select Analog Marker and Digital Ampli tude Offset or High Low settings 3 Select setting units for Waveform Rota tion You can use the Channel page of the Settings window for parameter input 4 Opens the Coupling dialog box 5 If Analog Marker or Digital Ampli tude Offset is selected the parameters for Amplitude and Offset are displayed in the Channel page of the Settings window 6 If Analog Marker or Digital High Low is selected the parameters for Analog Marker or Digital High and Analog Marker or Digital Low are displayed in the Channel page of the Settings window Quick Tips Settings Tools System Help Waveform Rotation Marker Amplitude Offset Marker High Low Digital Amplitude Offset Digital High Low ME Ch 1 Level Ch 2 Level Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Analog Amplitude Offset Analog High Low a o Coupling DC Output Marker 1 Amplitude 1 00 Vp Amplitude Filter Marker 2 Amplitude 2 000 Vpp 0 000 Y 1 00 Yp Waveform Rotation Digital Amplitude 0 10 Ypp Timing Run Mode Trigger Event DC Output Output Waveform Marker 1 High Samplet 100V Analog Low Filter Marker 2 High 1 000 Y Waveform Rotation ee Digital High m The Waveform Rotation can be set independently for each channel m Analog Phase Can be set by degree
67. rary waveform generator through a LAN using the Windows Remote Desktop func tion If your PC has a larger screen you can edit waveforms easily using your keyboard and mouse You can also use a third party software installed on your PC to create a waveform and import it through a network AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 5 Install Your Instrument Offline Mode The Offline Mode is a function that you can use to run the instrument application on your PC Install the application on your PC the instrument hardware is not required You can create and edit the instrument setups The setup files that you create can be used later with your arbitrary waveform generator 1 Use the Product Software CD provided with the instrument to install the AWG5000 series application to your PC Before using the offline mode you must set up the instrument configuration From the Windows Start menu select All Programs gt Tektronix gt AWG gt Config Utility The Configuration Utility dialog box appears Select your instrument type Select your instrument option configura tion Click OK Run the instrument application from the Start menu The setup configuration you have made using the Configuration Utility will be reflected in the application All Programs fm Tektronix MEA 7 Documentation Log Off o Shut Down A O AWG Config Utility Ea Configuration Utility Instrument Ayla D Option e Definition o
68. riangle960 from the Predefined page of the Waveform List window and set the waveform to the second cell of Ch 1 sequence 5 Create a sine waveform with the rn eren following attributes and set the wave E form to the third cell of Ch 1 sequence m Waveform Length 960 points m Cycles 5 m Amplitude 1 0 Vp p m Offset 0 0 V m Waveform Name Sine 1 6 Select the first element in the Sequence Sequence window The selected cell is high Total Time 77 Current 1 a RA AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 73 Tutorials 74 T 10 Set Wait Trigger to the index number 1 using the Sequence Control Parame ters dialog box This makes the sequence wait a trigger before gener ating the first element Set Repeat Count to 5 at the index number 2 This makes the sequence repeat the second element five times Set Go To target to 1 at the index number 3 This makes the sequence jump to index number 1 after generating the index number 3 Click the Run button to confirm that the sequence works properly The anima tion window next to the Run button will be activated when the instrument is in the running state This screen image shows Table mode is selected in the Sequence window Sequence Control Parameters ltem Wait Trigger Repeat O Infinite Count DA Sequence Control Parameters ltem Wait Trigger Repeat 8 Sequence Control Parameters
69. rical parameter such as an amplitude level or offset To set these parameters in a screen window touch or click the parameter to select it Once the parameter is selected the general purpose knob is assigned to the parameter You can use the general purpose knob to change parameters although the following methods are generally available 1 Some parameters have increase Amplitude decrease buttons These buttons are also called spin buttons Touch or click the spin buttons to change to the next avail able value To move the underbar to a field that contains an editable number use the digit select arrow keys see page 14 2 Some parameters supply a pop up keypad or keyboard that you can use to enter a new value Touch or click the keypad or keyboard a m icon to display the keypad or keyboard EA aa lea paa Amplitude E E E ES ae E ES Quick Tip m The pop up keyboard and keypad are also called soft keyboard and soft keypad respectively 16 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Control Panel Run State Control and Output On Off Do the following steps to control the start and stop of signal generation for the arbitrary waveform generator 1 Use the front panel Run button to start and stop the signal generation Go Switching signal generation on or off is called Run State control If the signal is being generated the LED All Outputs indicator lights up Consort ha 2 To output the sign
70. rt User Manual 11 Rear Panel Rear Panel 12 Rear Panel Connectors Connector 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 MHz Reference Output Reference Clock Input Oscillator Output External Clock Input Add Input GPIB LAN Parallel Port USB Video COM PS 2 connector Removable HDD Digital Data Out This connector is not supported amp YO External Oscillator K lock Input Output 0 0 SV G vx AY a QOOOO E Bererenco Hz 50 Y Description Output connector for 10 MHz reference clock signal Connector Type BNC Input connector for external reference clock Connector Type BNC Output connector for internal oscillator Connector Type BNC Input connector for oscillator input Connector Type BNC Add external signal to the output signal of arbitrary waveform generator Connector Type BNC Use the GPIB connector to connect the instrument to a GPIB controller for GPIB opera tion Use the RJ 45 connector to connect the instrument to a network Use the parallel port Centronics to connect a printer or other device Use the USB connectors to connect a USB mouse keyboard or other USB device to the instrument Use the Video port to connect a monitor for extended desktop operation Use the COM1 serial port to connect to other devices through the serial port Use the PS 2 connectors to connect a PS 2 keyboard or mouse to the instru
71. sks These examples use the dual channel model Creating and Editing a Standard Waveform 1 Recall the default setup Select Continuous from the Run Mode page of the Settings window Use the Standard Waveform dialog box to create the square waveform shown below m Waveform Length 960 points m Cycles 5 m Amplitude 1 0 Vp p Offset 0 5 V Set the waveform created in step 3 to Ch 1 Assign the waveform name Ch1 Square to the waveform Use the Standard Waveform dialog box to create the sine waveform shown below m Waveform Length 1024 points m Cycles 3 m Amplitude 1 0 Vp p m Offset 0 5 V AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual File Edit View Settings Tools Factory Default Setup Oper File oO Settings Chi Ch2 Timing Run Mode Trigger Event O Continuous O Triggered N Function Ay Square 0 v Timing Waveform Length 960 IE Tutorials DC Output O Sequence Level Amplitude Offset High Low Amplitude 1 000 Yop Offset 0 500 Y Operation Set to Index No 7 al Chii im 4 bet cae Target Wavefor Create only Overwrite Waveform Mame Ch1 S quarel Function Mie wf Timing Waveform Length 1 024 Ce A Level 0 Amplitude Offset C High Low Amplitude 1 000 pp Offset 0 500 Y 71 Tutorials 72 7 Set the waveform created in step 6 to Ch 2 8
72. t User Manual Using the Edit Menu Using Set Waveform and Insert Waveform You can insert or replace a waveform in the Sequence window m Set Waveform Use to assign or replace the selected waveform at the specified position in the Sequence window m Insert Waveform Use to insert the selected waveform at the specified position in the Sequence window 1 Right click on the Sequence window Sequence cell you want to set or insert a waveform to display the pop up menu and then select Set Waveform or Insert Waveform toaliin u Cirrent 3 Sequence Control Parameters Export Waveform To File Standard Waveform Cut Delete Clear Copy Insert Waveform Set Waveform Paste Insert Paste Replace You can also access these functions from the Edit menu 2 Select a waveform you want to set or insert from the displayed list User Defined Predefined 3 Click OK to set or insert the waveform hl Set Waveform Quick Tip m You can select and drag a waveform from the Waveform List window to the Sequence window This is an easier way to set or insert a waveform to the Sequence window AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 49 Using the Edit Menu Using Paste Insert and Paste Replace 50 You can insert or replace waveform data in the clipboard in the Waveform window or Sequence window The following example shows a Paste Insert operation in the Waveform window 1 Select the Ch
73. tem changes that may cause problems or annoyances while trying to use the instrument Here are some guidelines m Be careful when making changes in the Control Panel Avoid making changes to any controls with which you are unfamiliar m Do not delete or change any system fonts Changing or removing fonts may affect the quality of the display m Avoid changing the system Display Properties such as the Background Appearance Effects or Settings Making such changes can affect the usability of the instrument and the touch screen m Avoid making changes to the contents of the Windows folder or to the contents of the Program Files Tektronix AWG System folder m Avoid making changes to the BIOS settings Changing the BIOS settings can affect the overall operation of the instrument If you think that your Windows interface may cause problems with the instrument contact your local Tektronix support center for assistance 4 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Install Your Instrument Connecting to a Network You can connect your instrument to a network for printing file sharing internet access and other functions Consult with your network administrator and use the standard Windows utilities to configure the instrument for your network For setting GPIB or LAN configuration use the GPIB LAN Configuration dialog box from System menu See page 68 Controlling the instrument using a remote PC You can use your PC to control the arbit
74. the second waveform This is especially useful when the waveform is looped by the sequencer m Horizontal Shift Rotate is applied for analog data and marker Set High Low You can set the specified range of marker data to high or low using Set High Low from the Edit menu 1 Select High or Low Set Hieh Low 2 For item and range refer to page 44 DET O High O Low O All Markers D Selected Range O All Between Cursors AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 53 Using the Edit Menu 54 PRBS You can replace a specified range of waveform data with a PRBS pattern 1 CP N Select a PRBS pattern Select a Mark Density Invert can be set to On or Off For item and range refer to page 44 Mark Density le Invert Cy FE Cy id 1 2 Normal ETE Cre Item C All Markers Selected Range C All Between Cursors Set Pattern You can fill the specified area of marker data with a selected digital pattern 1 You can enter a pattern directly or load a text file from the internal hard drive or an external memory device The maximum length of a bit pattern is 1000 For item and range refer to page 44 If multiple items are specified as a target for Set Pattern the same data will be filled in for all items Set Pattern o Pattern Total Points Cursor Position All Markers 05 Selected Range Al O Between Cursors AWG5000 Series Quick
75. the waveform format in the Waveform Waveform List or Settings window you can use the Waveform Properties dialog box See page 56 34 AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Recalling an Instrument Setup You can recall an instrument setup from the File menu or from Windows Explorer 1 Select File gt Open File to open the File Edit View Settings Open File dialog box 3 Factory Default Setup You can also open the Open File dialog O Open File box by pushing the front panel Open button Save File Save File As 2 Select a setup file 3 Click Open Look in E AWG 5 4WG_Files E E Sequence 1 awg My Recent E Sequence awa Documents E El Setup File awg Desktop My Documents as hy Computer a File name Setupl awg DY Tools Ctrl N Ctri 0 ctri s F12 Using the File Menu Pe m ka E Open My Network Files of type awg aa wt Quick Tips m The arbitrary waveform generator uses a setup file that has an extension AWG Only AWG files are displayed on the Open File dialog box by default m Once you recall a setup the instrument retains the setup until you execute Save File or Save File As If you select Save File after changing the instrument parameters the instrument setup file will be automatically overwritten m Output status including DC Output becomes Off when a setup file is recalled NOTE The AWG5000 series and AWG7000 series setup files are co
76. tion to save the waveform data in Save in box The waveform name you selected in the Waveform List window is displayed Click Save You can export the selected waveform data as a file format txt Quick Tips i p vefor m List User Defined Predefined Waveform Name Length Date se Of om Recent Documents Desktop My Documents hy Computer My Network m You can select one of the following file formats for export m Text txt m Text Digital 14 bits txt 5 4WG_Files El Ramp1024 txt El sine1024 txt E TDS bxt File name sine 32 tut e Save Save as Ippe Text txt i Cancel In the sequence mode you can also open the dialog box from the pop up menu displayed by right clicking on a cell AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the Edit Menu Use the Edit menu to create a new waveform or modify an existing waveform 1 10 11 12 Select Undo to cancel the last process Undo does not apply to cursor position zoom and scroll functions Select Redo to repeat the last process Opens the Standard Waveform dialog box Opens the Sequence Control Parame ters dialog box Opens the Cut or Delete dialog box In the sequence Cut or Delete causes an immediate action Select Delete All Waveforms to delete all the waveform data in the setup file Clear removes contents of selected element s in the Sequence window Remaining elements do not shift
77. tions cannot be performed through a GPIB or LAN connection m Editing a waveform m Changing size or name of waveform m Converting the waveform format m Importing waveform data from the AWG5000 series and AWG7000 series setup AWG file m Importing a Tektronix DTG5000 series file DTG m Importing a Tektronix AWG400 500 600 700 series SEQ file m Exporting a file AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Setting the User Preferences Select System gt Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box 2 Startup Select a power on setting See page 32 LCD Brightness Set the LCD brigt ness Remote Command Log You can record the sequence of GPIB commands you used with your instru ment Fit to Window Based On Select the vertical scale setting when you use the Zoom Fit function H W Output Range Vertical scale is set based on the instrument hardware limitation Waveform Data Vertical scale is set based on the waveform data Hold Select which parameter is held when the effective waveform length is modified m Sampling Rate m Repetition Rate User Online Help Language Select a language in which to display on the User Online Help AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Using the System Menu Preferences o Startup o Fit to Window Based On Factory Default HAW Output Range Waveform Dat Last Used File O Waveform Data 0 User Default File e Hold
78. to 0 zero m Fit to Full DAC Range Minimum value goes to 1 0 in normalized value and the maximum value goes to 1 0 in normalized value 14 This dialog box is displayed when you execute import and the same name waveforms already exist Select Yes or Yes to All if you want to replace the waveform s Quick Tips Using the File Menu Text File Import o Format Analog Digital 14 bits 13 Normalize None Fit to DAC range preserve offset Fit to full DAC range Contirm aveform Replace Current Setup already contains a Waveform named Sample 1 Would you like to replace the existing waveform Waveform Length 960 Paints moditied Saturday Jun 24 2006 4 25 44 PM with this one Waveform Length 360 Points modified Saturday Jun 24 2006 4 25 45 Phi TEZ m When creating a new waveform the name of the imported file will be the name of created waveform m By executing the file import function the existing waveform is changed to be the same length as the imported file AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual 39 Using the File Menu Exporting Waveform Data 40 The arbitrary waveform generator can export waveform data to a text file for use with other applications 1 2 Select the waveform data for export You can select a waveform from the Waveform List window Select File gt Export Waveform to File to open the Export dialog box Select a loca
79. us Run Mode Force Trigger button Force Event button All Outputs On Off button Run button uit Running o Use these buttons to cause an action Force esas gt oo o Current sampling rate setting is displayed Run Mode Sequence Current instrument status Running or Stopped is displayed Current Run Mode see page 29 is displayed Same function as the front panel Force Trigger button Same function as the front panel Force Event button Same function as the front panel All Outputs On Off button Same function as the front panel Run button AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Waveform List Window Interface and Display The Waveform List window lists the waveforms that are saved in the setup files AWG The instrument provides two types of waveform list predefined and user defined 1 To select a predefined waveform click the Predefined tab 2 Predefined waveforms have an asterisk sign to the left of the waveform name Note You cannot modify delete or rename the predefined waveforms 3 To select a user defined waveform click the User Defined tab 4 You can sort the waveform list by the order of Waveform Name Length or Date 5 Each waveform length is displayed as a three digit number in the Waveform List window 6 If you want to know the exact waveform length select the waveform and then right click to display the pop up menu Select Waveform Prop
80. veform to a sequence m Drag a waveform from the Waveform List window to a cell of the Sequence window After selecting a cell in the Sequence window use Set Waveform or Insert Waveform from the Edit menu m When Continuous Triggered or Gated is selected in the Run mode the Sequence window is hidden m The following icons are used in the Sequence window 36 Repeat Repeat count is set to 26 in this example Repeat Infinite P26 Event Jump Jump target is set to index number 26 in this example 26 Go To Go To target is set to index number 26 in this example AWG5000 Series Quick Start User Manual Waveform Window Interface and Display A selected element in the Sequence window or a selected waveform on the Ch n page of the Settings window is displayed in the Waveform window 1 This is an example of Graphic display format Analog data and markers for Ch1 and Ch 2 are displayed 2 You can edit the waveform data between two cursors 3 This is an example of Table display format Quick Tips Waveform Ch 1 0 834 V Ch 2 0 108 V Pts C1Pos 200 Pts C2Pos 400 Pts a E 1 000 Y 1 000 0 500 Y C1 Pos 33 Pts c2Pos Z0Pts lt Ch 1 0 834 V Ch 2 0 108 V Mc 2 0 9746093 e 0 9874718 1 1 000108 1 1 0 4138201 0 4275878 0 4410081 04540467 _ 0 4666699 0 4788446 0 4905387 0 5017208 0 5123604 0 5224282 0 531896 0 5407369 popa

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