SIGLENT SDG2042X, User Manual

Page 1: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual I User Manual SDG2000X Series Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator UM0202X E02A 2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD...

Page 2: ...SIGLENT II SDG2000X User Manual Declaration Copyright SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD All rights reserved Without permission contents in this manual are not allowed to be copied extracted or translated...

Page 3: ...the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its input or output terminals Connect the signal wire correctly The potential of the signal wire ground is equal to the earth therefore do not co...

Page 4: ...y or hazard that may immediately happen WARNING Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen CAUTION Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur...

Page 5: ...high fidelity low jitter signals in order to meet the growing requirements for a multitude of complex applications Key Features Dual channel 120MHz maximum bandwidth 20Vpp maximum output amplitude out...

Page 6: ...generating function Waveforms combining function High precision Frequency Counter 196 kinds of built in arbitrary waveforms Standard interfaces USB Host USB Device USBTMC LAN VXI 11 Optional interface...

Page 7: ...6 2 Front Panel Operations 17 2 1 To Set Sine Waveform 18 2 2 To Set Square Waveform 23 2 3 To Set Ramp Waveform 26 2 4 To Set Pulse Waveform 28 2 5 To Set Noise Waveform 32 2 6 To Set DC Waveform 36...

Page 8: ...Pulse Waveform 133 3 5 Example 5 Generate a Noise 135 3 6 Example 6 Generate a DC Waveform 136 3 7 Example7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform 137 3 8 Example 8 Generate a Burst Waveform 139 3 9 Example...

Page 9: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual IX 5 1 Maintenance summary 159 5 2 Contact SIGLENT 160 6 Appendix 161 Appendix A Accessories 161 Appendix B Daily Maintenance and Cleaning 162...

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Page 11: ...anual 1 1 Quick Start This chapter covers the following topics Handle Adjustment The Front Rear Panel To Select a Waveform To Set Modulation Sweep Burst To Turn On Off Output To Use Numeric Input To U...

Page 12: ...nual 1 1 Handle Adjustment To adjust the handle position of SDG2000X please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward Then make the handle rotate to the desired position Figure 1 1 Viewing Posi...

Page 13: ...f the front rear panel Front Panel SDG2000X has a clear and simple front panel which includes 4 3 inch touch screen menu softkeys numeric keyboard knob function keys arrow keys and channel control are...

Page 14: ...des multiple interfaces including Counter 10MHz In Out Aux In Out LAN USB Device Earth Terminal and AC Power Supply Input Figure 1 3 Rear Panel of SDG2000X Aux In Out 10 MHz Clock Input Output Earth T...

Page 15: ...tion selected The entire screen of the SDG2000X is a touch screen You can use your figure or touch pen to control the instrument Most functions and selections can be chosen using the touch screen in a...

Page 16: ...o switch between High Impedance and 50 High Impedance display HiZ Load display impedance value the default is 50 and the range is 50 to 100k Note This setting does not actually change the instrument s...

Page 17: ...corresponding to the displayed function For example Figure 1 4 Touch Screen Display shows the parameters of AM modulation 8 Modulation Parameters Area Shows the parameters of the current modulation f...

Page 18: ...with frequencies from 1 Hz to 120MHz By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level and Phase a sine signal with different parameters can be generated Figure 1 6 Sine Display Inter...

Page 19: ...y Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level Phase and Symmetry a ramp waveform with different parameters can be generated Figure 1 8 Ramp Display Interface 4 Press Waveforms key and then press Puls...

Page 20: ...oise softkey The generator can generate noise with bandwidth from 20MHz to 120MHz By setting Stdev and Mean noise with different parameters can be generated Figure 1 10 Noise Display Interface 6 Press...

Page 21: ...Arb softkey The generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveforms with length from 8 to 8M points and frequencies up to 20MHz By setting Frequency Period Amplitude High level Offset Low level Phas...

Page 22: ...fying the parameters such as Type Source AM Depth AM Freq Shape etc The SDG2000X can modulate waveforms using AM FM PM ASK FSK PSK PWM and DSB AM etc Pulse waveforms can only be modulated using PWM No...

Page 23: ...lay Interface 3 Press Burst the Burst function will be enabled Burst signals for sine square ramp pulse or arbitrary waveforms may be generated Start Phase ranges from 0 to 360 and Burst Period ranges...

Page 24: ...he output of the two channels Choose a channel and press the corresponding Output key the key backlight will be lighted and the output will be enabled Press the Output key again the key backlight will...

Page 25: ...the digital input selection Figure 1 18 Front Panel Digital Input 1 The numeric keyboard is used to enter the parameter s value 2 The knob is used to increase clockwise or decrease counterclockwise t...

Page 26: ...et the parameters of basic waveforms directly 2 The Utility key is used to set the auxiliary system function such as output configurations interface setting system setting information performing the i...

Page 27: ...se operations you are suggested to read chapter one Quick Start again This chapter covers the following topics To Set Sine To Set Square To Set Ramp To Set Pulse To Set Noise To Set DC To Set Arbitrar...

Page 28: ...ect Frequency The frequency parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the frequency value here Figure 2 1 Sine Parameters Display Interface Table 2 1 Menu Explana...

Page 29: ...Period rather than Frequency is the desired parameter press Frequency Period again to enter the Period mode The current value for the waveform s period is now displayed in inverse color Press the Fre...

Page 30: ...l is desired press the Amplitude HighLevel key again to switch into the high level parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired amplitude Use the numeric keyboard...

Page 31: ...e the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit Or use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit and then use the knob to cha...

Page 32: ...ENT 22 SDG2000X User Manual select the digit to edit and then use the knob to change its value Figure 2 5 Setting the Phase Note When the independent mode is enabled the phase parameter cannot be modi...

Page 33: ...he parameter display window and users can set the duty cycle value here Figure 2 6 Square Parameters Display Interface Table 2 2 Menu Explanations of Square Waveform Function Menu Settings Explanation...

Page 34: ...lt value is 50 1 Press Waveforms Square DutyCycle to set the duty cycle The duty cycle shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down 2...

Page 35: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 25 Figure 2 7 Setting the Duty Cycle Note The methods of setting other parameters of square signal are similar to sine waveform function...

Page 36: ...lighted in the parameter display window and users can set the symmetry value here Figure 2 8 Ramp Parameters Display Interface Table 2 3 Menu Explanations of Ramp Waveform Function Menu Settings Expla...

Page 37: ...the default value or the set value of last power down 2 Input the desired Symmetry Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the paramet...

Page 38: ...Pulse Parameters Display Interface Table 2 4 Menu Explanations of Pulse Waveform Function Menu Settings Explanation Frequency Period Set the signal frequency or period The current parameter will be sw...

Page 39: ...e duty cycle and pulse width are correlative Once a parameter is changed the other will be automatically changed 1 Press Waveforms Pulse PulWidth to set the pulse width The pulse width shown on the sc...

Page 40: ...all edge independently 1 Press Waveforms Pulse Rise to set the rise edge The rise edge shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down If...

Page 41: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 31 Figure 2 12 Setting the Rise Edge Note The methods of setting other parameters of pulse signal are similar to sine waveform function...

Page 42: ...v parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window and users can set the stdev value here Noise is non periodic signal which has no frequency or period Figure 2 13 Noise Parameters Displa...

Page 43: ...s to select the digit to edit and then use the knob to change its value Figure 2 14 Setting the Stdev To Set the Mean 1 Press Waveforms Noise Mean to set the mean The mean shown on the screen when the...

Page 44: ...he default value or the set value of last power on When changing the function if the current value is valid for the new waveform it will be used sequentially 2 Input the desired bandwidth Use the nume...

Page 45: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 35 Figure 2 16 Setting the Bandwidth...

Page 46: ...Press Waveforms Page 1 2 DC to enter the following interface Please note that there is a DC offset parameter at the middle of the screen Figure 2 17 DC Setting Interface Note The method of setting of...

Page 47: ...d amplitude high level offset low level and phase Figure 2 18 Arb Parameters Display Interface DDS Table 2 6 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform Page 1 2 Function menu Settings Explanations Frequency Pe...

Page 48: ...1 2 Function menu Settings Explanations SRate Frequency Set the signal sampling rate or frequency The current parameter will be switched at a second press Amplitude HighLevel Set the signal amplitude...

Page 49: ...requency for the waveform press SRate Frequency key again to switch to the frequency parameter the current operation is displayed in inverse color 2 Input the desired sampling rate Use the numeric key...

Page 50: ...ry Waveforms Press Common Math Engine Window Trigo or other menus to switch to the desired category the selected category in the menu bar is highlighted then rotate the knob or click the touch screen...

Page 51: ...Dirichlet Dirichlet function Erf Error function Erfc Complementary error function ErfcInv Inverted complementary error function ErfInv Inverted error function Laguerre 4 times Laguerre polynomial Leg...

Page 52: ...cillation SwingOsc Kinetic energy time curve of swing oscillation Discharge Discharge curve of NI MH battery Pahcur Current waveform of DC brushless motor Combin Combination function SCR SCR firing pr...

Page 53: ...keyWin TukeyWin tapered cosine window Trigo Tan Tangent Cot Cotangent Sec Secant Csc Cosecant Asin Arc sine Acos Arc cosine Atan Arc tangent ACot Arc cotangent CosH Hyperbolic cosine CosInt Integral c...

Page 54: ...duty SquareDuty32 Square waveform with 32 duty SquareDuty34 Square waveform with 34 duty SquareDuty36 Square waveform with 36 duty SquareDuty38 Square waveform with 38 duty SquareDuty40 Square wavefor...

Page 55: ...SquareDuty94 Square waveform with 94 duty SquareDuty96 Square waveform with 96 duty SquareDuty98 Square waveform with 98 duty SquareDuty99 Square waveform with 99 duty Medical EOG Electro Oculogram EE...

Page 56: ...onal pulse FM signal PM Sectional sine PM signal l PWM Sectional PWM signal Filter Butterworth Butterworth filter Chebyshev1 Chebyshev1 filter Chebyshev2 Chebyshev2 filter Demo demo1_375pts TureArb wa...

Page 57: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 47 Rotate the knob or touch the screen to choose the desired waveform Then select Recall or press the knob to recall the corresponding waveform...

Page 58: ...orm f1 is fundamental waveform frequency A1 is fundamental waveform amplitude and 1 is fundamental waveform phase The frequencies of the other components called harmonics are all integral multiples of...

Page 59: ...veform and even harmonics 2 Press Odd the instrument will output fundamental waveform and odd harmonics 3 Press All the instrument will output fundamental waveform and all the user defined orders of h...

Page 60: ...pop up menu The units available are Vpp mVpp and dBc To Select the Harmonic Phase After entering the harmonic setting menu press Harmonic Phase to set the harmonic phase of each order 1 Press Order t...

Page 61: ...e source internal external modulating frequency frequency deviation modulating waveform and carrier In PM users can set the source internal external phase deviation modulating frequency modulating wav...

Page 62: ...e parameters of AM modulation are shown in Figure 2 24 Figure 2 24 Setting Interface of AM Modulation Table 2 10 Menu Explanations of the AM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type AM Ampli...

Page 63: ...rm selected of the current channel Note Noise can be used as modulating waveform but cannot be used as the carrier 2 External Source When external AM modulation source is selected the generator accept...

Page 64: ...Depth to set the parameter In the 0 modulation the output amplitude is the half of the carrier s amplitude In the 120 modulation the output amplitude is the same with the carrier s amplitude For an ex...

Page 65: ...e of DSB AM Modulation Table 2 11 Menu Explanations of the DSB AM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type DSB AM DSB Amplitude modulation Source Internal The source is internal External The...

Page 66: ...SIGLENT 56 SDG2000X User Manual Note The methods of setting the parameters of DSB AM are similar to AM...

Page 67: ...parameters of FM modulation are shown in Figure 2 26 Figure 2 26 Setting Interface of FM Modulation Table 2 12 Menu Explanations of the FM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type FM Freque...

Page 68: ...ght the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value The deviation should be equal to or less than the carrier frequency The sum of the deviation and t...

Page 69: ...parameters of PM modulation are shown in Figure 2 27 Figure 2 27 Setting Interface of PM Modulation Table 2 13 Menu Explanations of the PM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type PM Phase m...

Page 70: ...hase Dev to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value The r...

Page 71: ...enu Explanations of the FSK Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type FSK Frequency shift keying modulation Source Internal The source is internal External The source is external Use the Aux...

Page 72: ...nge of the hop frequency depends on the carrier frequency currently selected Press Hop Freq to highlight the parameter and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired val...

Page 73: ...xplanations of the ASK Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type ASK Amplitude shift keying modulation Source Internal The source is internal External The source is external Use the Aux In Ou...

Page 74: ...Figure 2 30 Figure 2 30 Setting Interface of PSK Modulation Table 2 16 Menu Explanations of the PSK Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type PSK Phase shift keying modulation Source Interna...

Page 75: ...ENT SDG2000X User Manual 65 The methods of setting the parameters of PSK are similar to AM In addition the external modulating signal of PSK must be Square which complies with the CMOS level specifica...

Page 76: ...in Figure 2 31 Figure 2 31 Setting Interface of PWM Modulation Table 2 17 Menu Explanations of the PWM Parameters Function Menu Settings Explanation Type PWM Pulse width modulation The carrier is pul...

Page 77: ...eric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value as shown in the Figure 2 32 Figure 2 32 Width Deviation Setting Interface The width deviation cannot exceed the current pulse width The...

Page 78: ...ed the current pulse duty cycle The duty deviation is limited by the minimum duty cycle and current edge time setting Duty deviation and width deviation are correlative Once a parameter is changed the...

Page 79: ...2 18 Menu Explanations of Sweep Page 1 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Sweep time Set the time span of the sweep in which the frequency changes from the start frequency to stop frequency Start Fr...

Page 80: ...key again to switch between the two sweep range modes Start Frequency and Stop Frequency Start Frequency and Stop Frequency are the lower and upper limits of the frequency for sweep Start Frequency S...

Page 81: ...ency Stop Frequency 2 Frequency Span Stop Frequency Start Frequency Sweep Type SDG2000X provides Linear and Log sweep profiles and the default is Linear Linear Sweep In linear sweep the output frequen...

Page 82: ...ode Figure 2 37 Log Sweep Interface Sweep Trigger Source The sweep trigger source can be internal external or manual The generator will generate a sweep output when a trigger signal is received and th...

Page 83: ...eives a CMOS pulse with specified polarity To set the CMOS pulse polarity choose Edge to select Up or Down 3 Manual Trigger Choose Source Manual a sweep will be generated from the corresponding channe...

Page 84: ...ong burst type trigger source and carrier Burst Type Trigger Source Carrier N Cycle Internal External Manual Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary Infinite External Manual Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbitrary...

Page 85: ...e Cycles Infinite Set the number of the bursts in N Cycle Set the number of the bursts in N Cycle to be infinite Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst Burst Period Set the burst period Source I...

Page 86: ...t Page 2 2 Return to the previous page Infinite In infinite mode the cycle number of the waveform is set as an infinite value The generator outputs a continuous waveform after receiving the trigger si...

Page 87: ...level When the gated signal is true the generator outputs a continuous waveform When the gated signal is false the generator first completes the output of the current period and then stops Waveforms...

Page 88: ...he default setting is 0 For an Arbitrary Waveform 0 is the first waveform point Burst Period Burst Period is only available when the trigger source is internal It is defined as the time from the start...

Page 89: ...ger is selected Choose Trig Out as Up or Down the Aux In Out connector at the rear panel will output a trigger signal with specified edge 2 External Trigger Choose Source External the generator accept...

Page 90: ...ing interface Figure 2 42 Store Recall Interface Page 1 2 Table 2 24 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall Function Menu Settings Explanation File Type State The setting of the generator Data Arbitrary...

Page 91: ...ary waveform files to C Disk 2 USB Device 0 There is a USB Host interface located on the left side of the front panel which permits users to store recall waveforms or update the firmware version by U...

Page 92: ...are used the name may be displayed in the store and recall interface abnormally Browse Use the knob to shift between the directories or click the corresponding location on the screen to choose Local...

Page 93: ...burst parameters of two channels and utility parameters Data File The SDG2000X can recall the data files in csv or dat format from the external memory and transfer them into bin format then store them...

Page 94: ...ion parameters and other utility settings used To save the instrument state the procedures are given as followed 1 Choose the file type to store Press Store Recall File Type State and choose state as...

Page 95: ...ouch the location of the character on the screen directly Then choose Select to display the character selected in the filename area Delete the character Use the left and right arrow keys to move the c...

Page 96: ...form data the procedures are as follows 1 Choose the file Rotate the knob or click the touch screen to select the file you want to delete 2 Delete the file Choose Delete the generator will display pro...

Page 97: ...select USB Device 0 and press the knob to open its directory Then rotate the knob to select the file you want to copy and press Page 1 2 Copy 3 Paste the file Rotate the knob to select Local C and pre...

Page 98: ...y menu as shown in Figure 2 46 and Figure 2 47 Figure 2 46 Utility Setup Interface Page 1 2 Table 2 27 Menu Explanations of Utility Page1 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation System Set the system con...

Page 99: ...Page2 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Interface Set the parameters of remote interfaces Sync Set the sync output CLKSource Internal Choose the system clock source External Help View the help inf...

Page 100: ...System Setup Page 1 2 Function Menu Settings Explanation Number format Set the number format Language English Set the language Chinese PowerOn Default All the settings return to default when power on...

Page 101: ...reen saver 5min 15min 30min 1hour 2hour 5hour Off Disable the screen saver System Info View the system information Firmware Update Update the firmware by the U disk Bandwidth Update Update the bandwid...

Page 102: ...he Separator Space Use Space as the separator Done Save the current settings and return to the System menu According to the different choices of the decimal point and the separator the format can have...

Page 103: ...000X s setting when the generator is powered on Two choices are available the default setting and the last settings set when the unit was last powered down Once selected the setting will be applied wh...

Page 104: ...ettings of the system are as followed Table 2 32 Factory Default Setting Output Default Function Sine Wave Frequency 1kHz Amplitude Offset 4Vpp 0Vdc Phase 0 Load High Z Modulation Default Carrier 1kHz...

Page 105: ...t is On 6 Screen Saver Enable or disable screen saver Press Utility System Page 1 2 ScrnSvr to select On or Off and the default is Off Screen saver will be on if no action is taken within the time tha...

Page 106: ...front panel of the generator 2 Press Utility Page 1 2 Firmware Update Or press Store Recall directly 3 Select the firmware file ADS and choose Recall to update the system software 4 After the updating...

Page 107: ...2 Help to enter the following interface Figure 2 54 Help Menu Figure 2 55 Help Menu Explanations Function Menu Settings Explanation UP Cursor upward to select Down Cursor downward to select Select Re...

Page 108: ...rface Figure 2 56 Test Cal function Menu Table 2 33 Menu Explanations of Test Cal Setting Function Menu Settings Explain SelfTest Perform a system self test TouchCal Do a touch screen calibration Retu...

Page 109: ...test program LEDTest Run key indicator lights test program BoardTest Run hardware circuit self test program Cancel Return to the Test Cal menu 1 ScrTest Select ScrTest to enter the screen test interfa...

Page 110: ...he circle between two arrows represents the knob Test all keys and knob and also verify that all the backlight keys illuminate correctly Figure 2 59 Key Test Interface The corresponding area of tested...

Page 111: ...g and when a key is lighted the corresponding area on the screen will display in blue color Figure 2 60 LED Test Interface 4 Board Test Select BoardTest to enter the following interface Figure 2 61 Bo...

Page 112: ...e According to the message click the red circle on the upper left corner upper right corner lower left corner and lower right corner of the screen in sequence After touch calibration is done the syste...

Page 113: ...ble 2 35 Menu Explanations of Frequency Counter Function Menu Settings Explanation State Off Open the counter On Close the counter Frequency Measured frequency Period Measured period PWidth Measured p...

Page 114: ...ngs and return to the previous menu 1 To Select the Parameters to be measured The frequency counter on the SDG2000X can measure parameters including frequency period duty positive pulse width and nega...

Page 115: ...Rejection can be used to filter out the high frequency components of a measured signal and improve the measurement accuracy in low frequency signal measurement Press HFR to enable or disable this func...

Page 116: ...yed voltage will not be the same as the output voltage This function is used to match the displayed voltage with the expected one This setting does not actually change the output impedance to any othe...

Page 117: ...inverted when the waveform is inverted EqPhase Press Utility Output Setup EqPhase to align the phases of CH1 and CH2 Choosing the menu will re configure two channels and enable the generator to output...

Page 118: ...ce Table 2 37 Menu Explanations of Wave Combine Function Menu Settings Explanation CH1 Switch CH1 Output the waveform of CH1 CH1 CH2 Output the waveform of CH1 CH2 CH2 Switch CH2 Output the waveform o...

Page 119: ...one channel to the other one Press Utility CH Copy Coupling Channel Copy to enter the following interface Figure 2 68 Channel Copy Interface Table 2 38 Menu Explanations of Channel Copy Function Menu...

Page 120: ...ng is enabled CH1 and CH2 can be modified simultaneously When the frequency amplitude or phase of one channel as the reference is changed the corresponding parameter of the other channel will be chang...

Page 121: ...itude deviation between CH1 and CH2 The resulting signal is represented by AmplCH2 AmplCH1 AmplDev Ratio the amplitude ratio of CH1 and CH2 The resulting signal is represented by AmplCH2 AmplCH1 AmplR...

Page 122: ...r states of CH2 will be adjusted to the same values or states automatically At this point the dual channels can output the same signal Choose Utility CH Copy Coupling Track to enable or disable the tr...

Page 123: ...SIGLENT SDG2000X User Manual 113 Figure 2 71 Phase Deviation Interface...

Page 124: ...rameters or GPIB address Figure 2 72 Interface Settings Table 2 39 Menu Explanations of Interface Function Menu Settings Explanation GPIB Set the GPIB address LAN State On Turn on LAN Off Turn off LAN...

Page 125: ...uggested to do as the following steps 1 Connect the device Connect the USB Device interface at the rear panel of SDG2000X with the PC via a USB cable 2 Install the USB driver NI Visa is recommended 3...

Page 126: ...terminal of the PC 2 Install the driver of GPIB card Please install the driver for the GPIB card which has been connected to your PC 3 Set the GPIB address Choose Utility Page 1 2 Interface GPIB to e...

Page 127: ...he device Connect the generator to your PC or the LAN of your PC using a network cable 2 Configure network parameters Choose Utility Page 1 2 Interface LAN State to turn on LAN Then choose LAN Setup t...

Page 128: ...d on at the next time 3 To Set Gateway The format of gateway is nnn nnn nnn nnn and each nnn ranges from 0 to 255 It is recommended to acquire an available gateway from your network administrator Pres...

Page 129: ...DHCP to select On or Off to turn DHCP mode on or off The default is Off 3 Communicate with PC remotely Open Measurement Automation Explorer of NI After adding the LAN device VISA TCP IP Resource succe...

Page 130: ...ce Table 2 40 Menu Explanations of Sync Output Function Menu Settings Explanation State Off Close the sync output On Open the sync output Channel CH1 Set the sync signal of CH1 CH2 Set the sync signal...

Page 131: ...50ns pulse width For AM FM PM and PWM the frequency of the sync signal is the modulating frequency For ASK FSK and PSK the frequency of the sync signal is the key frequency 2 When external modulation...

Page 132: ...o external clock source would be displayed and the clock source would be switched to Internal Sync methods for two or more instruments Synchronization between two instruments Connect the 10MHz In Out...

Page 133: ...2 Mode to enter the mode setup Interface as shown in Figure 2 76 Figure 2 76 Mode Setup Interface Phase locked Mode When changing the frequency the DDSs of both channels reset and the phase deviation...

Page 134: ...the frequency neither channels DDS resets and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 changes at random When the independent mode is enabled the phase parameter cannot be modified and the menu Phase...

Page 135: ...will take effect once any of the following conditions is met When overvoltage protection occurs a message will be displayed and the output is disabled The absolute value of input voltage is higher th...

Page 136: ...ate a Ramp Waveform Example 4 Generate a Pulse Waveform Example 5 Generate a Noise Example 6 Generate a DC Waveform Example7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform Example 8 Generate a Burst Waveform Exampl...

Page 137: ...and choose the unit MHz The frequency is set to 1MHz Set the Amplitude 1 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit...

Page 138: ...SIGLENT 128 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 1 Generate a Sine Waveform...

Page 139: ...ess Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 2 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp The amplitude is set to 2Vpp Set the Offset 1 Press Offset LowLevel to...

Page 140: ...SIGLENT 130 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 2 Generate a Square Waveform...

Page 141: ...Amplitude which will display in blue color 2 Input 100 from the keyboard and choose the unit mVpp The amplitude is set to 100mVpp Set the Offset 1 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will di...

Page 142: ...SIGLENT 132 SDG2000X User Manual When the period amplitude offset phase and symmetry are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Generate a Ramp Waveform...

Page 143: ...1 Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose the HighLevel which will display in blue color 2 Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit V The high level is set to 5V Set the LowLevel 1 Press Offset Low...

Page 144: ...l 2 Input 20 from the keyboard and choose the unit ns The delay is set to 20ns When the frequency high level low level pulse width and delay are set the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 4 Figur...

Page 145: ...e Stdev which will display in blue color 2 Input 0 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit V The stdev is set to 0 5 V Set the Mean 1 Press Mean to choose Mean which will display in blue color 2 Input...

Page 146: ...aveform 1 Press Waveforms Page 1 2 DC to choose the DC waveform Set the Offset 1 Press Offset and choose Offset which will display in blue color 2 Input 3 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc The...

Page 147: ...de which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 2 Press Offset LowLevel to choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 fro...

Page 148: ...SIGLENT 138 SDG2000X User Manual Press Type and choose Linear When all parameters above are set the linear sweep waveform generated is shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform...

Page 149: ...ncy to 10kHz 2 Press Amplitude HighLevel to choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 4 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 4Vpp 3 Press Offset LowLevel to...

Page 150: ...e the unit Cycle to set the burst cycle count to 5 Set the delay Press Page 1 2 to choose Delay and input 100 from the keyboard and choose the unit s to set the delay to 100 s When all parameters abov...

Page 151: ...choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 1Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue co...

Page 152: ...SIGLENT 142 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 9 Generate an AM Modulation Waveform...

Page 153: ...and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 1 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 1Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blu...

Page 154: ...SIGLENT 144 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform...

Page 155: ...choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue co...

Page 156: ...SIGLENT 146 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform...

Page 157: ...ghLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will displa...

Page 158: ...SIGLENT 148 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform...

Page 159: ...quency to 5kHz 3 Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel...

Page 160: ...SIGLENT 150 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform...

Page 161: ...ress Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 5 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset...

Page 162: ...SIGLENT 152 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 14 Generate a PSK Modulation Waveform...

Page 163: ...board and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 5Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLevel and choose Offset which will display in blue color Input 0 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vdc to set the offse...

Page 164: ...SIGLENT 154 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 15 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform...

Page 165: ...frequency to 2kHz 3 Press Amplitude HighLevel and choose Amplitude which will display in blue color Input 4 from the keyboard and choose the unit Vpp to set the amplitude to 4Vpp 4 Press Offset LowLev...

Page 166: ...SIGLENT 156 SDG2000X User Manual Figure 3 16 Generate a DSB AM Modulation Waveform...

Page 167: ...hanically and electrically 2 Inspect the entire instrument In case there is any mechanical damage or defect or the instrument does not operate properly or fails in the performance tests notify the SIG...

Page 168: ...n 3 After the inspections above restart the generator 4 If the generator still doesn t work after checking please contact SIGLENT 2 If there is no waveform output after setting the parameters please d...

Page 169: ...SIGLENT will provide repair or replace the unit as described in the complete warranty statement To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement please contact your nearest...

Page 170: ...al 5 2 Contact SIGLENT SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD Address 3 F NO 4 building Antongda Industrial Zone 3rd Liuxian Road 68th District Baoan District Shenzhen P R China Tel 400 878 0807 E mail sales sig...

Page 171: ...rator Accessories Standard Accessories Quick Start Guide A Calibration Report A CD including a arbitrary editing software EasyWave A Power Line that fits the standard of the destination country A USB...

Page 172: ...rom all power sources and clean it with a mild detergent and water Make sure the instrument is completely dry before reconnecting it to a power source To clean the exterior surface perform the followi...