Keysight Technologies M8190A User manual

Keysight Technologies
M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Conguration Guide

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The following steps will guide you through conguring a turn key
M8190A modular system.
Step 1. Choose the number of channels per module. This is a hardware option and it is not upgradable later on (must choose one
of the two options)
Option No. Description
M8190A-001 Arbitrary Waveform Generator module with 1 Channel
M8190A-002 Arbitrary Waveform Generator module with 2 Channels
Step 2. Choose the Sample Rate / Resolution combination per module (must choose one of the two options or both)
Option No. Description
M8190A-12G 12 GSa/s with 12 bit resolution
M8190A-14B 14 bit resolution with 8 GSa/s
Comment: It is also possible to choose both options for one module and select the run mode as required. The options are upgradable with the
product number M8190AU-12G or M8190AU-14B.)
Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.

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Step 3. Choose the amount of memory per channel (If not required, go to step 4)
Option No. Description
M8190A-02G Upgrade from 128 MSa to 2 GSa Memory /Channel
Comment: Select this option Qty 1 for a module with 1 Channel and Qty 2 for a 2-channel module.
Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.
Step 4. Choose additional options per module (If not required, go to step 5; refer to Software upgrade section for retrot information
on the above option)
Option No. Description
M8190A-AMP Additional AC and DC Amplifier
M8190A-SEQ Sequencer
M8190A-FSW Fast Switching (requires Export Control License in conjunction with M8190A-12G)
M8190A-DUC Digital Upconversion License for the M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Comment: Option M8190A-FSW determines the minimum switching time between selected segments in sequence mode in 12 bit / 12GSa/s
operation. For quoting option M8190A-FSW, options M8190A-12G and M8190A-SEQ are required. Option M8190A-FSW does not affect
switching time in 14 bit / 8GSa/s mode, it is basically included in option M8190A-14B.
Streaming is included in M8190A firmware version 3.x.
Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.
Step 5. Choose multi-channel support (if not required, go to step 6)
Option No. Description
M8192A Synchronization Module for up to six M8190A AWG modules.
Please note that two clock cables and two trigger cables are included. For more than two modules, the corresponding
number of clock cables and trigger cables needs to be ordered separately.
M8192A-801 Clock Cable for the Synchronization Module (M8192A)
(required for configurations with three or more M8190A modules)
M8192A-802 Trigger Cable for the Synchronization Module (M8192A)
(required for configurations with three or more M8190A modules)
Typical configrations Description
Up to 4 analog
channels
One M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, two M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
(two clock cables and two trigger cables are included).
This configuration can also be ordered as a pre-configured M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System.
Up to 8 analog
channels
Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, three or four M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
(two clock cables and two trigger cables are included). For 8 analog channels, two M8192A-801 clock cables and two
M8192A-802 trigger cables are needed in addition.
This configuration can also be ordered as a pre-configured M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System.
Up to 12 analog
channels
Three M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, five or six M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
(two clock cables and two trigger cables are included). For 12 analog channels, four M8192A-801 clock cables and
four M8192A-802 trigger cables are needed in addition.
Comment: Please order the needed M8190A units in step 1. Units have to have the same configuration.
Step 6. Choose calibration option per module (If not required, go to step 7)
Option No. Description
M8190A-1A7 Calibration Certificate for ISO 17025
M8190A-Z54 Calibration Certificate for Z540
Comment: Keysight factory calibration is provided as standard and free of additional charges.

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Step 7. Choose the AXIe chassis (If not required, go to step 8)
Option No. Description
M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis with embedded system module (Will fit max one M8190A module at the same time.)
M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis with embedded system module
(Will fit max two M8190A modules and one M9536A embedded controller at the same time.)
Comment: Both the M9502A and M9505A chassis contain an embedded system module that does not take up an instrument slot. This module
performs the chassis management functions contained in the AXIe specification. Any mainframe includes AXIe filler modules, getting started
guide, drivers, and Keysight I/O libraries.
Comment: Please also consider ordering bundle options M8190A-BU1 and M8190A-BU2 for turn-key configurations of the M8190A modules.
Find more details in the Bundle options Section, just after Step 14 on page 6.
Step 8. Choose the AXIe mainframe accessories (if not required, go to step 9)
Option No. Description
Y1225A Rack mount kit for M9502A
Y1226A Rack mount kit for M9505A
Y1223A AXIe multi-frame cable: 0.5 m
Y1224A AXIe multi-frame cable: 3 m
Y1232A Soft carry bag for M9502A
Comment: AXIe multi-frame cable synchronizes timing signals with multiple daisy-chained chassis.
Step 9. Choose PC controller (must choose one of the three PC configurations)
Option No. Description
1) Embedded PC configuration
M9536A Embedded AXIe PC controller (will only fit into a M9505A 5-slot mainframe if ordered together with min 1 and max 2
M8190A modules.)
2) Laptop configuration
M9045B PCIe ExpressCard adaptor: Gen 1
Y1200B PCIe cable: x1 to x8, 2.0 m (used with M9045B)
3) Desktop configuration
M9048A PCIe desktop PC adapter: Gen 2, x8
Y1202A PCIe cable: x8, 2.0 m (used with M9048A)
Comment: In order to control the M8190A, a personal computer is required. It can be the embedded AXIe PC controller M9536A or a computer
from the regularly updated Tested Computer List Technical Note: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf.
Comment: Supported operating systems - Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit),
Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit).
Linux is supported via SCPI command link to a Windows driven computer with M8190A installed on the Windows PC.
Comment: The M8190A can also be controlled from a M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller with the M8190A firmware installed on it.
An additional M9018A PXI chassis may be required.
Comment: Standard compliant drivers - IVI-COM, IVI-C, LabVIEW

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Step 10. Choose one or more application software options per setup (if not required, go to step 11)
Option No. Description
N6171A-M03 MATLAB-Advanced Package, individual license – node-locked
– MATLAB software environment
– Instrument Control Toolbox
– Communications Toolbox
– Signal Processing Toolbox
– Filter Design Toolbox
– RF Toolbox
N6171A-M02 MATLAB-Standard Package, individual license – node-locked
– MATLAB software Environment
– Instrument Control Toolbox
– Communications Toolbox
– Signal Processing Toolbox
N6171A-M01 MATLAB-Basic Package, individual license – node-locked
– MATLAB software environment
– Instrument Control Toolbox
Comment: Matlab is a general purpose application programming environment. Free sample scripts are available on
www.keysight.com/find/M8190 > Product Support Center > Technical Support > Drivers, Firmware & Software > AWG MATLAB
examples. In order to use the full functionality of the sample scripts, options N6171A-M02 or N6171A-M03 are recommended.

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Step 10. Continued
Option No. Description
N7620B Signal Studio for Pulse Building
N7620B-AF1 Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed 1 month license
N7620B-AFP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed perpetual license
N7620B-ATP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, transportable perpetual license
Note: Besides the options for instrument connectivity to the M8190A, you will also need the different application options of the Signal Studio
for Pulse Building. Please see the configuration guide of the Pulse Building software for more details. www.keysight.com/find/n7620b
Option No. Description
N7617B Signal Studio for WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
N7617B-AF1 Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed 1 month license
N7617B-AFP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed perpetual license
N7617B-ATP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, transportable perpetual license
Note: Besides the options for instrument connectivity to the M8190A, you will also need the different application options of the Signal Studio
for Pulse Building. Please see the configuration guide of the Pulse Building software for more details. www.keysight.com/find/n7617b
The option M8190A-DUC is a prerequisite and M8190A-AMP is recommended for best EVM performance.
Option No. Description
N7621B Signal Studio for Multitone Distortion
N7621B-AF1 Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed 1 month license
N7621B-AFP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, fixed perpetual license
N7621B-ATP Connect to M8190A arbitrary waveform generator, transportable perpetual license
Note: Besides the options for instrument connectivity to the M8190A, you will also need the different application options of the Signal Studio
for Pulse Building. Please see the configuration guide of the Pulse Building software for more details. www.keysight.com/find/n7621b
Option No. Description
W1461BP SystemVue Comms Architect Perpetual bundle license
Comment: The hardware connectivity is included in the W1461 core platform. Recommended add-on libraries mostly used
for the truely wideband AWGs are:
Application Related products
Interference and complex multi-format signal/jamming scenarios
– Radar / EW
– Mobile phone formats
– Networking & connectivity
– Multi-band carrier aggregation
W1905 Radar
W1910 LTE
W1915 802.11ad
W1916 3G
W1917 WLAN
W1918 LTE-A
Wideband custom signal generation
– OFDM (in W1461 core platform)
– SatComm and MilComm formats
– 802.11ad (re-uses 81199 DLL)
– Radar
W1461 SystemVue
W1461 SystemVue
W1915 mmWave
W1905 Radar
Signal generation requiring 3x-5x oversampling of common wireless
waveforms for Digital Predistortion (DPD)
– LTE-Advanced, LTE, MSR
– 802.11ac
W1716 DPD
W1918 LTE-A
W1917 WLAN
W1916 3G

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Step 11. Choose test accessories. (If not required, go to step 12)
Option No. Description
M8190A-801 Microwave Phase Matched Balun, 6.5 GHz, Max SMA Jack
(qty 1 per channel recommended)
M8190A-805 Low Pass Filter, 2800 MHz Max SMA, VLF 2850+
(qty 2 per channel recommended)
M8190A-806 Low Pass Filter, 3900 MHZ Max SMA, VLF 3800+
(qty 2 per channel recommended)
M8190A-810 Cable Assembly Coaxial–50 Ohm, SMA to SMA,
457 mm length (qty 2 per channel recommended)
M8190A-811 Cable Assembly Coaxial–50 Ohm, SMA to SMA,
1220 mm length (qty 2 per channel recommended)
M8190A-815 Dynamic Control Input Cable (qty 1 per module recommended)
Comment: the DYNAMIC CONTROL IN allows selecting a new segment or
sequence at run time from an external source. The connector provides 13 data
bits, a select bit and a load signal.
Comment: DYNAMIC CONTROL IN Connector - Description: Receptacle, Mini D
* Number of Contacts: 20 * Manufacturer: 3M * Part Number: 10220-0210EC
M8190A-820 Connector-RF, SMA Termination, Plug Straight, 50 Ohm, 12.4GHz, 0.5W (qty 2
per channel recommended)

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Step 12. Choose calibration service plan (If not required, go to step 13)
Option No. Description
R-50C-011-3 Calibration Assurance Plan – Return to Keysight – 3 years
R-50C-011-5 Calibration Assurance Plan – Return to Keysight – 5 years
R-50C-016-3 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding – 3 years
R-50C-016-5 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding – 5 years
R-50C-021-3 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration – 3 years
R-50C-021-5 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration – 5 years
Step 13. Choose warranty and service plan (If not required, go to step 14)
Option No. Description
Included 3 years – Beyond product specification, changing the ownership experience
R-51B-001-5Z 5 years priority service of no budget surprises including on-time coverage for an EOS/ESD failure
Step 14. Choose startup assistance and consulting services (skip this step if not required)
Option No. Description
PS-S10 Remote scheduled productivity assistance. Select the number of hours.
PS-S20 Startup assistance
PS-X10 Custom services to be qualified by a Keysight technical consultant.
Bundle options
(Choose one of the two. Not compatible with separately chosen 5-slot or 2-slot mainframes from conguration step 7)
Option No. Description
M8190A-BU1 Bundle 1 consisting of M9505A AXIe chassis with 5-slots and M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller
M8190A-BU2 Bundle 2 consisting of M9502A AXIe chassis with 2-slots
(PCIe connectivity accessories will be added automatically)
Note: When choosing option BU2, you will be asked for the type of PCIe card and cable, that you would prefer.
Available configurations are M9048A and Y1202A for a desktop configuration and M9045B and Y1200B for a laptop
configuration. Please also refer to the technical note for Tested Computer List:
http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf
Comment: To maximize customer satisfaction, Keysight offers its AWG customers the bundled options BU1 and BU2. This way an AWG will be
built into a mainframe and shipped containing all the neccessary connectivity items, such as embedded controller and/or PCIe cards and PCIe
cable. The unit is literally configured for immediate use.
Comment: When choosing either BU1 or BU2, usually it does not make sense to choose separate additional mainframes in one order.
Either one of the bundle options or one separate mainframe configuration is sufficient.
Option No. Description
M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System - two multi-channel selections are available
4-channel system Consists of one M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B04), one M8192A synchronization module
and two M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables.
8-channel system Consists of two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis (M8190S-B08), one M8192A synchronization module
and four M8190A AWG modules, including the required number of clock and trigger cables.
Comment: PCIe connectivity accessories will always be added automatically.

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Upgrade kits (Software keys, Installable by eld/customer)
Option No. Description
M8190AU-14B Upgrade M8190A with 14 bit Resolution with 8 GSa/s (one per module)
M8190AU-12G Upgrade M8190A with 12 GSa/s with 12 bit resolution (one per module)
M8190AU-DUC Digital Upconversion License Upgrade for the M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator (one per module)
M8190AU-AMP Upgrade M8190A with Additional AC and DC Amplifier (one per module)
M8190AU-SEQ Upgrade M8190A with Sequencer (one per module)
M8190AU-FSW Upgrade M8190A with Fast Switching (requires Export Control License for certain countries)
M8190AU-02G Upgrade from 128 MSa to 2 GSa Memory (one per channel)
Related Keysight literature
Publication title Pub number
M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator Data Sheet 5990-7516EN
M9502A and M9505A 2- and 5-Slot AXIe Chassis Data Sheet 5990-6584EN
PXI and AXIe Modular Instrumentation Tested Computer List Technical Note 5990-7632EN
Tips to Achieve PCIe Connectivity with your Keysight AXIe or PXIe Chassis Application Note 5991-0385EN
N6171A MATLAB Data Analysis Software Technical Overview 5989-9723EN
Signal Studio for Pulse Building N7620B Technical Overview 5991-0779EN
33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro and Basic Software Data Sheet 5990-7569EN
81199A Wideband Waveform Center Data Sheet 5990-9141EN
Keysight EEsof EDA SystemVue 2012 Technical Overview 5990-4731EN
M8192A Multi-Channel Synchronization Module for M8190A - Data Sheet 5991-2863EN
Creating and Optimizing 802.11ac Signals with the M8190A AWG - Application Note 5991-2908EN

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Videos
Scan the QR code provided below with your mobile internet device or enter the youtube link into your internet browser on your laptop or
desktop computer.
Find out how powerful the new AXIe based
AWG (M8190A) really is!
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=75qWjmUPXY4
Best IF Signal Quality Using
Digital Up-conversion with Arbitrary
Waveform Generator
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=7ekSTf5gFb4
How to demo Digital Up-Conversion with
the M8190A
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=Z6F4XEp8Nlo
Digital Up-Conversion with the M8190A
- Advanced Topics -
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=2dyeeOPTO_Q
Synchronization of multiple M8190A modules
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v= DhCekOuwDFM
More M8190A AWG videos are available on www.keysight.com/find/M8190A-videos

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