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M5301-91003
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Edition 1.0, March 2023
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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation
of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or
operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Product manuals
are provided on the Web. Go to www.keysight.com and type in your product number in
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WARNING
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WARNING
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modification to the product. Return the product to a Keysight
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CAUTION
If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the device may be impaired.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to clean the device. If cleaning the card is
absolutely necessary, follow the instructions given in “Cleaning the
module” section of this document.

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Refer to Safety information on page 78 for module-specific safety considerations.
Environmental Conditions This instrument is intended for “indoor use” only.
The following table shows the environmental requirements and the corresponding
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* See table below for Pollution Degree definitions
Environmental Requirements General characteristics
Temperature Operating condition: 0°C to 45°C
Storage condition: -40°C to 70°C
Maximum Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Type tested, 95% RH up to 40°C, decreases linearly to 40% RH at 45°C
Altitude Operating condition: Up to 10,000 ft (3048m)
Storage condition: Up to 15,000 ft (4572m)
Pollution degree* Pollution Degree 2
Pollution Degree Description
1No pollution or only dry, non-conductive pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
Example: A clean room or climate-controlled office environment.
2 Normally only dry non-conductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity
caused by condensation may occur. Example: General indoor environment.
3 Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-conductive pollution occurs which becomes
conductive due to condensation which is expected. Example: Sheltered outdoor environment.

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Safety symbols & instrument markings
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Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in
electromagnetic environments outside of the home.
Electro Static Discharge. Attach ESD protective wrist strap to
avoid damage by direct contact with the equipment.
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normal use and generally reflects the expected useful life of the
product.
This is the Keysight email address required by EU directives
applicable to our product.

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Compliance and Environmental Information
Table 1 Compliance and Environmental Information
Declaration of Conformity
Declarations of Conformity for this product and for the Keysight products may be
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You can then search by product number to find the latest Declaration of Conformity.
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DIRECTIVE and other National legislation.
Refer to keysight.com/go/takeback to understand your Trade in options with
Keysight in addition to product takeback instructions.

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In this Guide
This guide provides you the information to begin using the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG
Modules.
•Chapter 1, “Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules” provides an
overview of the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules hardware and software along
with an overview of the applications that enhance the module’s functionality.
•Chapter 2, “Setting up the M5301A module” describes the precautions and steps you
must observe to get started with a newly procured M5301A module.
•Chapter 3, “Setting up the M5301x software” describes the steps to download, install
and get started with the M5301x software along with its associated software.
•Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting and Safety information” describes few troubleshooting
steps along with some safety information you must observe while using the M5301A
card and related equipment.
For more information
• For detailed information on how to use the M5301x software and its add-on
applications, refer to the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules User Guide, which is
available at https://www.keysight.com/find/M5301A-TechSupport.
• For technical assistance, reach out to your local Keysight Technologies representative
at https://www.keysight.com/find/contactus.

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Contents
Safety Summary 3
Safety symbols & instrument markings 5
Compliance and Environmental Information 6
Declaration of Conformity 6
In this Guide 7
1 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules
About this document 14
About M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules 15
About products supported with M5300A modules 18
About M5301x software features 21
About PathWave FPGA and BSP 22
Using PathWave FPGA 22
Using BSP with PathWave FPGA 22
About KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive software 24
About HVI Technology 24
M5301A Firmware version requirements for HVI 25
About HVI Application Programming Interface 25
References to Help documents 27

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Contents
2 Setting up the M5301A module
Unpacking, Inspecting and Verifying the shipment 30
Precautions against ESD 30
Verifying shipment of M5301A module 31
Inspecting for damage 31
Returning the Module for Service 32
Installing the PXIe Module 33
Before installing the module 33
Preparing the PXIe Chassis 34
Installing the Embedded Controller 35
Connecting a remote controller PC to the chassis 37
Installing Slot Blockers and Filler Panels 38
Installing the Module 38
Powering up the Chassis and Remote Controller PC 39
Installing required software 40
Verifying M5301A module’s operation 41
Verifying M5301A connection 41
Conducting Self test 43
Cleaning the module 46
3 Setting up the M5301x software
Prerequisites to setting up M5301x software 48
System requirements 48
Prerequisite software requirements 48
Obtaining License Options 52
Downloading required software 53

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Contents
Installing required software 54
Installing Keysight M5301x software 54
Installing M5301A module firmware updates 60
Installing KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive SW 61
Installing PathWave FPGA software 61
Installing M5301A BSP 61
Launching the software 63
Launching the M5301x user interface 63
Starting M5301x API 69
Initiating PathWave Test Sync Executive software 70
Launching the PathWave FPGA BSP 71
4 Troubleshooting and Safety information
Troubleshooting installation issues 74
Troubleshooting issues with Python 75
Installing M5301x Drivers on Python ver. other than 3.7 75
Installing Python after the Instrument Driver 75
Troubleshooting issues with PathWave FPGA 76
Module-specific BSPs not installed 76
Xilinx Vivado tool not installed 76
Timing errors during k7z file generation 77
Safety information 78
General safety considerations 78

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Contents

M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules
Startup Guide
1. Overview on M5301A
PXIe Baseband AWG
modules
About this document / 14
About M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules / 15
About products supported with M5300A modules / 18
About M5301x software features / 21
About PathWave FPGA and BSP / 22
About KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive software / 24
References to Help documents / 27

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1 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules
Section 1.1: About this document
This document helps you get started with a brief introduction to the
M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG module along with its associated software
components. It also serves as a guide for the required preliminary setup
followed by procedures to install the Keysight M5301A PXIe Module’s SFP
and API along with its extended components.

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Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules 1
Section 1.2: About M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules
The M5300A is a single-slot PXIe module. Figure 1 shows the front view of
an actual physical M5301A module that can be procured.
Figure 1 Front view of an M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG module

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1 Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules
The key specifications of the M5301A module are listed in Table 2. For all
other characteristics of the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules, refer to
the M5000 Series High-Performance PXI System Datasheet.
Table 2 Key specifications of the M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG modules
The input and output flow in the M5301A PXIe AWG is shown in Figure 2. It
has a System Link I/O connector for synchronization and sequencing.
There are four high-speed (0 to 400 MHz) AWG outputs. The module
allows you to control four single-ended signals on the SMB connectors.
There are two connectors for 2.4 GHz clkout and 2.4 GHz clkin to create a
coherent frequency reference across multiple cards in one or more
chassis.
Characteristics Value / Range
Bandwidth 400 MHz, -3 dB
DAC resolution 14-bit
Usable frequency range 0-450 MHz, ±1.5 V
0-350 MHz, ±2.0 V
0-275 MHz, ±2.5 V
Waveform memory depth, per channel 1 GSa
Waveform data rate 2.4 GS/s
Output voltage ±2.5 V into 50 Ohms
Settling time (to 99%) < 200 ns
Settling time (to 99.999%) < 1 us
Temperature stability 20 uV/ºC
Output impedance 50 Ω
Noise floor (NSD) -145 dBm/Hz
Phase noise -142 dBc at 100 MHz,10 kHz offset
Channel to channel isolation 80 dB to 400 MHz
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Excluding harmonics and DAC interleave spurs
-40 dBc to 400 MHz
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Excluding harmonics, including DAC interleave spurs
-40 dBc to 400 MHz
Supported PXIe Chassis M9046A

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Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules 1
Figure 2 Functional depiction of the M5301A module
CAUTION
Use caution when mating high-density connectors to ensure proper
alignment and prevent damage to the contacts.

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Section 1.3: About products supported with M5300A modules
You require the following (recommended) Keysight products to achieve
precision and control when performing measurements. Visit the
corresponding product pages on www.keysight.com to procure and refer
to the respective documentation to understand how to use these
modules/products.
Table 3 List of supported equipment
* You may use any External Controller of your choice. Keysight recommends using the HP
Required equipment Recommended Part number(s)
PXIe Digitizer modules M5200A
PXIe Downconverter modules M5201A
PXIe RF AWG modules M5300A
PXIe LVDS Digital IO modules M5302A
System Sync modules M9032A / M9033A
Gen 1 Baseband AWG modules M3201A / M3202A
PXIe Chassis: High-Power, 18-slot, 24 GB/s M9046A
Controller options (use one of the following options)
PXIe High-Performance Embedded Controller M9037A
External Controller* (recommended) HP Z8 1FZ80UT#ABA 2.2 GHz Intel Xeon Silver 4114
10-Core (G4 Workstation)
Other accessories
PXIe 5-channel Source / Measure Unit, 100 pA M9614A
PXIe 5-channel Precision Source/Measure Unit,
500 kSa/s, 10 pA, 30 V, 500 mA
M9615A
PXIe System Modules and Cable Interface M902xA
PCIe High-Performance Host Adapter M9049A
PXI Network Analyzers M980xA-series
Infiniium UXR-Series Oscilloscope: 16 GHz, 4 Channels UXR0164A

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Overview on M5301A PXIe Baseband AWG Modules 1
Z8 G4 Workstation to scale up your system for multi-chassis operations.
To connect the HP Z8 G4 workstation as an external controller to the
M9046A PXIe chassis, you require the following additional products:
To connect the HP Z8 G4 workstation as an external controller to the
M9046A PXIe chassis, you require the following additional products:
• M9049A PCIe High Performance Host Adapter
• M9023A PXIe High Performance System Module
• Y1201A PCIe cable
The M5000-series modules require specific Keysight cables that have been
customized for connectivity with the M9032x SSM modules and M9046A
PXIe high-performance chassis. Table 4 lists the cables that you may
procure for the configuration of a single/multi-chassis multi-system setup.
Table 4 Customized cables for use with M5300A PXIe RF AWG modules
Cable type Specification Model number
System Sync/Link x4-x4, 0.5M Y1320A
x4-x4, 1.0M Y1321A
x8-2, x4, 0.5M Y1323A
x8-2, x4, 1.0M Y1324A
x8-x8, 0.5M Y1326A
x8-x8, 1.0M Y1327A
x8-x8, 2.0M Y1329A
MCX(m) to MCX(m) phase stable, 0.3m Y1330A
phase stable, 1.0m Y1331A
phase stable, 2.0m Y1332A
SMA(m)-SMP(f) 0.3m Y1333A
Cat-5 RJ-45 connectors (to interconnect chassis)

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The complexity of your quantum computing system shall determine the
quantity of modules and cables that should be procured.
For more information about the cables that you wish to procure, contact
Keysight Support.
NOTE
When configuring with the M9046A-QS1 option, all cables must be the
same length to ensure proper functioning of the clocking mechanism.