SIGLENT SSG3032X-IQE User manual

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SSG3000X
Signal Generator
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Service Manual
SM0803X-E01A

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Guaranty and Declaration
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Product Certification
SIGLENT guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial
standards in China as well as the ISO9001: 2008 standard and the ISO14001:
2004 standard. Other international standard conformance certification is in
progress.

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General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage
to the instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please
use the instrument as specified.
Use Proper AC Power Line
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country
should be used.
Ground the Instrument
The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power line.
To avoid electric shock, please make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before
connecting its input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric
electric potential as the ground.
Look Over All Terminals’ Ratings
To avoid fire or electric shock, please observe all ratings and label notices on this
instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully to gain
more information about the ratings.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can enter the
product, or else the operator might be exposed to danger of electrical shock.
Electrostatic Prevention
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to
avoid damages induced by static discharge. Always ground both the internal and
external conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.
Maintain Proper Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of the instrument’s temperature, which
will eventually damage the instrument. So keep well ventilated and inspect the intake
and fan regularly.
Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use Only the Specified Fuse.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the
device clean and dry.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do
not operate the instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injury, it is important to operate the
device away from an explosive atmosphere.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms on the product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER Indicates direct injuries or hazards that may happen.
WARNING Indicates potential injuries or hazards that may happen.
CAUTION Indicates potential damages to the instrument or other property that may
happen.
Symbols on the product. These symbols may appear on the product:
Hazardous Protective Warning Earth Chassis
Voltage Ground Ground

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration....................................................................2
General Safety Summary........................................................................3
Safety Terms and Symbols ....................................................................4
Preparation Information.......................................................................6
Functional check..............................................................................6
Power-on Inspection.................................................................6
Interface Test.....................................................................................7
USB Host Test.............................................................................7
USB Device Test.........................................................................9
Performance Verification Test..........................................................13
10 MHz output accuracy test..............................................................14
Absolute amplitude accuracy test.......................................................14
Second Harmonics..............................................................................17
Internal AM modulation test...............................................................19
Internal FM modulation test ...............................................................21
Internal ΦM modulation test...............................................................23
Pulse modulation test..........................................................................24
Exit I Q modulation test......................................................................26
LF AC test...........................................................................................28
LF DC test...........................................................................................30
Assembly Procedures ........................................................................31
Safety Considerations.........................................................................31
List of Modules...................................................................................32
Required Tools....................................................................................32
Disassembly Procedures.....................................................................33
Removing the Outer Cover.......................................................33
Removing the IQ Module..........................................................34
Removing the Power Module...................................................35
Removing the Control Board....................................................35
Removing the Main Board........................................................36
Removing the front panel..........................................................37
Removing the LCD, Keyboard.................................................38
Contact SIGLENT.................................................................................39

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Preparation Information
Before initiating performance verification or any adjustments, it is
recommended to follow these procedures. The following topics are discussed
in this chapter.
How to perform functional checks
How to operate performance verification test
For more detailed information about the signal generator operation, please
refer to the SSG3000X User Manual.
Functional check
There are three types of checks used to determine if the signal generator is
operating properly.
Power-on Inspection
The normal operating voltage for SSG3000X series signal generators is in the
range of 100-240 VRMS, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz/ 440 Hz.
Please use the power cord provided with the accessories to connect the
instrument to the power source as shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-1 Connect power cord
Note: To avoid electric shock, make sure that the instrument is
correctly grounded to the earth before connecting AC power.
Press the power-on button located at the lower left corner of the front panel
and several keys will illuminate for about 6 seconds. Then, the boot screen will
appear on the display.
The front panel is shown in the figure below.

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Figure 1-2 Front Panel
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel
Interface Test
The SSG3000X series signal generator is designed with three standard
interfaces: USB Host, USB Device, and LAN. Being connected to other
instruments via these interfaces enables the signal generator to achieve
additional capabilities. In order to ensure the signal generator is operating
properly, it is recommended to first test the interfaces.
USB Host Test
To test if the USB Host interface is working normally.
Tools:
● USB memory device (U disk)
Steps：
1. Insert a U disk into the USB Host interface on the front panel of the signal
generator.
2. An icon shaped like a U disk appears on the upper right of the screen, as
shown in figure below. The icon appearance indicates the U disk has been

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successfully recognized.
Figure 2-1 USB drive has been properly recognized

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USB Device Test
To test if the USB Device interface is operating normally.
Tools：
●A computer with USB interface that is compatible with running National
Instruments NI-MAX software
● A standard USB cable (Type A-B)
● NI-MAX software
Steps：
1. Download and install National Instruments NI MAX software by following the
installation instructions provided by National Instruments.
2. Connect the signal generator USB Device port and the computer using an
USB cable.
3. Run NI MAX software. Click “Device and interface” at the upper left corner of
the NI software interface and immediately displays the “USBTMC” device
symbol.
4. Click “Open VISA Test Panel” option button, and then the following
Interface will appear. Then click the “Input/Output” option button and click
the “Query” option button in order to view the Read operation information.

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LAN Port Test
Use to test the LAN interface functionality.
Tools：
● A computer with functional LAN interface
● A standard LAN cable
Steps：
1. Connect the signal generator and the computer using a LAN cable via LAN
interface.
2. Press System -> Interface ->LAN, Set DHCP State ON, as the figure
below shows. The signal generator will set IPAddress and Subnet Mask and
Gateway automatically in this network.
Write down the displayed IP address. It will be used in later steps.
Figure 2-2 IP configuration interface
3. Run NI max software. Click “Device and interfaces” in the upper left corner
of the NI software interface, select “Network Devices”, Add Network Device,
and select VISA TCP/IP Resource as shown:.

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4. Select Manual Entry of LAN instrument, select Next, and enter the IP
address as shown. Click Finish to establish the connection:
NOTE: Leave the LAN Device Name BLANK or the connection will fail.

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4. After a brief scan, the connection should be shown under Network Devices:
5. Right-click on the product and select Open NI-VISA Test Panel:
6. Click “Input/Output” option button and click “Query” option button. If
everything is connected and operating correctly, the Read operation
information returned shown below will appear.
NOTE: The *IDN? Command (known as the Identification Query) should return the
instrument manufacturer, instrument model, serial number, and other
identification information.

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Performance Verification Test
This chapter explains testing the signal generator in order to verify
performance specifications. For accurate test results, please let the test
equipment and the signal generator warm up 30 minutes before testing.
Below is the required equipment:
Table 3-1 Test equipment
Equipment
Specification
Qty.
Recommended
Signal Analyzer
9 kHz~3.2 GHz
1
Keysight N9020
Power Meter
6 GHz
1
R&S NRP6A
Frequency Counter
10 MHz
1
SIGLENT SDG1050
With OCXO
Attenuator
10 dB
1
RF switch
18 GHz
1
SMA-N Cable
6 GHz
3
BNC Cable
2 GHz
1

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10 MHz output accuracy test
Specification
Reference frequency
10.000000 MHz
Initial calibration accuracy
<0.2 ppm
SDG6000X
SSG3000X
10MHz OUTPUT REF IN
OCXO
Figure 3-6 Connecting test instruments for frequency accuracy
Steps:
1. Connect ref out port of the signal generator to the channel A of the
SDG6000X. The SDG6000X should be connected to an external OCXO 10
MHz reference oscillator.
2. Set the SDG6000x to frequency counter mode, and set frequency ref to
10.000000 MHz
3. Check if the frequency deviation ≤ 0.2 ppm
Record:
Table 2-1 Frequency deviation
Frequency
Frequency Deviation
Pass/Fail
10.000000 MHz
Absolute amplitude accuracy test
Specification
Level error（ALC on ,temperature is 20℃~30℃）
+13 dBm~-50
dBm
-50 dBm~-90 dBm
-90 dBm~-110 dBm
9 kHz≤f<100 kHz
≤0.9 dB
≤0.7 dB(typ.)
≤1.1 dB
≤0.7 dB(typ.)
≤1.1 dB
≤0.7 dB(typ.)
100 kHz≤f≤3.2 GHz
≤0.7 dB
≤0.5 dB(typ.)
≤0.7 dB
≤0.5 dB(typ.)
≤1.1 dB
≤0.7 dB(typ.)
Test Devices
1. Power Meter × 1
2. Dual-N Cable × 1
3. Dual-BNC Cable × 1
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(a)
(b)
Figure 3-1 Absolute amplitude accuracy connections
Test Procedures
1. Connect the output terminal of the SSG3000X with the power meter, as shown in
Figure 3-1 (a).
2. Set the SSG3000X to output a sine waveform with -10 dBm amplitude. Then modify
the output frequency of the SSG3000X according to Table 2-2 and enable the RF output
switch RF.
3. Modify the frequency of the power meter accordingly each time the output
frequency of the SSG3000X is modified. Read the amplitude measurement value A1 and
record it to the test record form.
4. Disconnect the SSG3000X and the power meter. Connect the [10 MHz OUT]
terminal of the signal analyzer with the [EXT REF IN] terminal at the rear panel of the
signal generator using dual-BNC cable to synchronize the two instruments.
5. Connect the output terminal of the SSG3000X with the input terminal of the signal
analyzer using dual-N cable as shown in Figure 3-1 (b).
6. Configure the signal analyzer:
a) Select the external frequency reference input.
b) Set the span to 100 Hz.
c) Set the reference level to -20 dBm.
d) Set the input attenuation to 10 dB.
e) Set the resolution bandwidth to 1 Hz.
f) Set the self-calibration to normal and perform all of the calibration items.
7. Set the output frequency of the SSG3000X and the center frequency of the signal
analyzer according to Table 2-2 (the center frequency of the signal analyzer corresponds to
output frequency of the SSG3000X).
8. Each time the center frequency is changed, wait for the instrument to finish a
sweep and press Peak Search to find the maximum peak. Then record the result A2 to
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9. System Error (the input attenuation of the signal analyzer is 10 dB) = A2 - A1
and record the measurement result.
10. Keep the connection shown in Figure 3-1 (b) unchanged, press Mode Preset to
restore the signal analyzer to its factory setting and set the output amplitude of the
SSG3000X according to Table 2-3.
11. Each time the output amplitude is changed, set the output frequency of the
SSG3000X and the center frequency of the signal analyzer according to Table 2-2 (the
center frequency of the signal analyzer corresponds to output frequency of the
SSG3000X).
12. Each time the center frequency is changed, wait for the instrument to finish a
sweep; then, press Peak Search to find the maximum peak and record the measurement
result A3 to the test record form.
Note: when the output amplitude of the SSG3000X is -10 dBm, the measurement result
A3, namely, the measurement value A2 of the signal analyzer in step 9.
13. Calculate the Global Error = A3 - Reference Value and record the result.
14. Calculate the amplitude accuracy using the formula Amplitude Accuracy =
|Global Error - System Error| and compare the calculation result with the
specification.
Table 2-2 Output Frequency of the SSG3000X
Output Frequency
SSG3000X
103kHz
1.33MHz
51.33MHz
533MHz
1.933GHz
2.433GHz
2.933GHz
Note: When the frequency of the signal measured is less than 10 MHz, make certain the
signal analyzer is in the DC coupling mode to ensure the measurement accuracy.
Table 2-3 Output Amplitude of the SSG3000X
Output amplitude
-10 dBm
-50 dBm
-90 dBm
Test Record Form
Table 2-4
SSG3000X Output
Frequency
Power Meter
Measurement
Value A1
Signal Analyzer
Measurement
Value A2
System
Error
103 kHz
1.33 MHz
51.33 MHz
533 MHz
1.933 GHz
2.433 GHz
2.933 GHz
Table 2-5
Reference
Value
-10 dbm
SSG3000X
Output
Signal
Analyzer
Measurement
Value A3
Global
Error
Amplitude
Accuracy
Limit
Pass/Fail
103 kHz
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51.33 MHz
<0.7
533 MHz
1.933 GHz
2.433 GHz
2.933 GHz
Table 2-6
Reference
Value
-50 dbm
SSG3000X
Output
Signal
Analyzer
Measurement
Value A3
Global
Error
Amplitude
Accuracy
Limit
Pass/Fail
103 kHz
<0.7
1.33 MHz
51.33 MHz
533 MHz
1.933 GHz
2.433 GHz
2.933 GHz
Table 2-7
Reference
Value
-90 dbm
SSG3000X
Output
Signal
Analyzer
Measurement
Value A3
Global
Error
Amplitude
Accuracy
Limit
Pass/Fail
103 kHz
<0.7
1.33 MHz
51.33 MHz
533 MHz
1.933 GHz
2.433 GHz
2.933 GHz
Second Harmonics
Specification
Spectral purity
Harmonics
CW mod, 1 MHz<f<3.2 GHz,
Level ≤13 dBm
<-30 dBc
Test Devices
1. PC × 1
2. Signal Analyzer × 1
3. BNC-BNC Cable × 1
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Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Synchronize the SSG3000X and signal analyzer. Connect the RF output terminal of the
SSG3000X with the RF input terminal of the signal analyzer.
2. Configure the SSG3000X:
a. Set the output frequency follow the table 2-8
b. Set the output level of the SSG3000X to 13dBm
3. Configure the signal analyzer:
a. Preset.
b. Set the input attenuation to auto.
c. Set the reference level to the SSG3000X power plus 2.
d. Switch the preamp to off.
e. Set the center frequency to the SSG3000X frequency.
f. Set the span to 5 kHz.
g. Set the resolution bandwidth to 100 Hz.
h. Press Peak and get the power result as P0.
i. Set the center frequency to the SSG3000X frequency×2.
j. Repeat steps f and g.
k. Press Peak and get the power result as P1.
l. Record the P0-P1.
4. The P0-P1 is the Second Harmonic Distortion. And compare the measurement
result with the specification.
Table 2-8
Freq(Hz)
Set Power(dBm)
2th Harmonic
Power(dBm)
Diff(dB)
Pass Range(dB)
Pass/Fail
1 MHz
>30.0
52 MHz
>30.0
112 MHz
>30.0
312 MHz
>30.0
512 MHz
>30.0
912 MHz
>30.0
1212 MHz
>30.0
1512 MHz
>30.0
1912 MHz
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2512 MHz
>30.0
2912 MHz
>30.0
Internal AM modulation test
Specification
Amplitude Modulation
Modulation source
internal, external, internal + external
AM depth setting range
0 %~100 %
Resolution of m[1] setting
0.1 %
AMAccuracy
fmod=1 kHz
< 4 % of m setting+1 %
AM Distortion
fmod =1 kHz, m≤30 %,
level<0 dBm
<3 % (typ.)
Note: [1] m represents the AM depth.
Test Devices
1. Signal Analyzer ×1
2. Dual-BNC Cable ×1
3. Dual-N Cable ×1
Test Connection Diagram
Test Procedures
1. Synchronize the SSG3000X and signal analyzer. Connect the RF output terminal of
the SSG3000X with the RF input terminal of the signal analyzer as shown in above
figure.
2. Configure the SSG3000X:
1) Set the frequency to 1 GHz.

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2) Set the amplitude to -10 dBm.
3) Enable the AM switch.
4) Set the modulation source to internal.
5) Set the modulation depth to 30%.
6) Set the modulation rate to 1 kHz.
7) Set the modulation waveform to “Sine”.
8) Enable the modulation output switch MOD.
9) Enable the RF output switch RF.
3. Configure the Signal Analyzer:
1) Select the Analog Demod mode.
2) Select the AM analog demodulation.
3) Set the span to 200 kHz.
4. Press Meas Setup -> Auto BW & Scale and then read the results of the demodulated
signal in the AM analog demodulation test interface of the signal analyzer. Record the
measurement results (Pk - Pk)/2 and Distortion.
Note: the value (Pk - Pk)/2 represents the peak of the low frequency signal after AM demodulated.
5. Calculate the modulation accuracy and the distortion using the formulas:
AM Accuracy = |(Pk - Pk)/2 - 30%|,
AM Distortion = Distortion.
Then, compare the calculation results with the specifications.
Test Record Form
SSG3000X
Output
Frequency
Test Item
Measure
ment
Calculated
Result
Limit
Pass/ Fail
1 GHz
AMAccuracy[1]
< 4 % of m
setting+1 %
AM Distortion[2]
<3 % (typ.)
Note:
[1] AM Accuracy = |(Pk - Pk)/2 - 30%|
[2] AM Distortion = Distortion value in the AM analog demodulation test interface