Tabor Electronics Lucid Series User manual

Lucid Series RF Analog
Signal Generator
Benchtop Model
User Manual
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
Products sold by Tabor Electronics Ltd. are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or
materials. Tabor Electronics Ltd. will, at its option, either repair or replace any hardware products which
prove to be defective during the warranty period. You are a valued customer. Our mission is to make any
necessary repairs in a reliable and timely manner.
Duration of Warranty
The warranty period for this Tabor Electronics Ltd. hardware is one year, except software and firmware
products designed for use with Tabor Electronics Ltd. Hardware is warranted not to fail to execute its
programming instructions due to defect in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of delivery to the initial end user.
Return of Product
Authorization is required from Tabor Electronics before you send us your product for service or
calibration. Call your nearest Tabor Electronics support facility. A list is located on the last page of this
manual. If you are unsure where to call, contact Tabor Electronics Ltd. Tel Hanan, Israel at 972-4-821-
3393 or via fax at 972-4-821-3388. We can be reached at: [e-mail]
Limitation of Warranty
Tabor Electronics Ltd. shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or
modifications are made by persons other than authorized Tabor Electronics service personnel or without
the written consent of Tabor Electronics.
Tabor Electronics Ltd. expressly disclaims any liability to its customers, dealers and representatives and
to users of its product, and to any other person or persons, for special or consequential damages of any
kind and from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with the manufacture, sale,
handling, repair, maintenance, replacement or use of said products.
Representations and warranties made by any person including dealers and representatives of Tabor
Electronics Ltd., which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of this warranty (including but not
limited to the limitations of the liability of Tabor Electronics Ltd. as set forth above), shall not be binding
upon Tabor Electronics Ltd. unless reduced to writing and approved by an officer of Tabor Electronics
Ltd.
This document may contain flaws, omissions or typesetting errors. No warranty is granted nor liability
assumed in relation thereto. The information contained herein is periodically updated and changes will be
incorporated into subsequent editions. If you have encountered an error, please notify us at
[email protected]om. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Except as stated above, Tabor Electronics Ltd. makes no warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by
operation of law), statutory or otherwise; and except to the extent stated above, Tabor Electronics Ltd.
shall have no liability under any warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by operation of law),
statutory or otherwise.
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This document and the technical data herein disclosed, are proprietary to Tabor Electronics, and shall
not, without express written permission of Tabor Electronics, be used, in whole or in part to solicit
quotations from a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Tabor Electronics.
The information herein has been developed at private expense, and may only be used for operation and
maintenance reference purposes or for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into
technical specifications and other documents, which specify procurement of products from Tabor
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................................3
List of Figures.........................................................................................................................................................4
List of Tables..........................................................................................................................................................4
Document Revision History....................................................................................................................................5
Acronyms & Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................................6
1General ..........................................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Scope .....................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Software Support.................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................10
1.4 Safety...................................................................................................................................................11
1.5 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................12
1.5.1 Preventive Maintenance.........................................................................................................12
1.5.2 Long Term Storage or Repackaging For Shipment ..................................................................12
2Introduction .................................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................13
2.3 Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................................15
2.4 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................................................16
3Benchtop GUI...............................................................................................................................................18
3.1 CW Tab ................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Modulation Tab ...................................................................................................................................19
3.2.1 AM –Amplitude Modulation ..................................................................................................19
3.2.2 FM –Frequency Modulation...................................................................................................20
3.2.3 PM –Phase Modulation..........................................................................................................20
3.2.4 Pulse Definition.......................................................................................................................21
3.2.5 Pattern Sequence....................................................................................................................22
3.3 Sweep Tab ...........................................................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Frequency Sweep....................................................................................................................24
3.3.2 Power Sweep ..........................................................................................................................25
3.4 List Tab.................................................................................................................................................26
3.5 Run Mode Tab .....................................................................................................................................27
3.6 System Tab ..........................................................................................................................................29
3.6.1 Preset ......................................................................................................................................30
3.6.2 Store........................................................................................................................................30
3.6.3 Recall.......................................................................................................................................31
3.6.4 LAN..........................................................................................................................................31
3.6.5 Update ....................................................................................................................................32
4Lucid Benchtop Specifications ......................................................................................................................34
4.1 Frequency ............................................................................................................................................34
4.2 Amplitude ............................................................................................................................................34
4.3 Phase Noise and Harmonics ................................................................................................................35
4.4 Modulation ..........................................................................................................................................36
4.5 Inputs...................................................................................................................................................37

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4.6 Outputs................................................................................................................................................38
4.7 General ................................................................................................................................................38
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 LS1294B –12GHz Four Channel RF Analog Signal Generator....................................................10
Figure 2.1 LS1294B Front Panel ..................................................................................................................13
Figure 2.2 Front Panel with 4 Channels ......................................................................................................15
Figure 2.3 Rear Panel for 4 Channels..........................................................................................................16
Figure 3.1 CW & Modulation Tab ...............................................................................................................18
Figure 3.2 AM –Amplitude Modulation .....................................................................................................19
Figure 3.3 FM –Frequency Modulation......................................................................................................20
Figure 3.4 PM –Phase Modulation.............................................................................................................21
Figure 3.5 Pulse Definition..........................................................................................................................21
Figure 3.6 Pattern Sequence.......................................................................................................................22
Figure 3.7 Frequency Sweep.......................................................................................................................24
Figure 3.8 Power Sweep .............................................................................................................................25
Figure 3.9 List..............................................................................................................................................26
Figure 3.10 Run Mode.................................................................................................................................27
Figure 3.11 System Tab...............................................................................................................................29
Figure 3.12 Preset Confirmation Pop-up ....................................................................................................30
Figure 3.13 Store Settings...........................................................................................................................30
Figure 3.14 Recall Settings..........................................................................................................................31
Figure 3.15 System Tab LAN .......................................................................................................................31
Figure 3.16 System Update.........................................................................................................................33
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Ordering Information ....................................................................................................................9
Table 4.1 Frequency Specification ..............................................................................................................34
Table 4.2 Amplitude Specification ..............................................................................................................34
Table 4.3 Phase Noise and Harmonics Specification ..................................................................................35
Table 4.4 Modulation Specification ............................................................................................................36
Table 4.5 Inputs Specification.....................................................................................................................37

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Table 4.6 Outputs Specification..................................................................................................................38
Table 4.7 General Specification ..................................................................................................................38
Document Revision History
Table Document Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
Author
1.4
04-May-2021
•3.6.5 Update, page 32 –The “Device SW Update
Sequence” is updated.
Jakob Apelblat
1.3
26-Jan-2021
•Supporting Lucid Benchtop SW version 1.8.15 or higher.
•1.2 Software Support, page 10 –New.
•Removed sections “Lucid Software Requirements”,
“Installation, “PC Control Software”, ‘Troubleshooting”,
and “FPGA Firmware Update” that are included in the
new “Lucid Control Panel User Manual”.
•Removed section SCPI Programming that is included in
the new “Lucid Programming Manual”.
Jakob Apelblat
1.2
10-Jan-2021
•Supporting Lucid PC application version 1.2.900, GUI
version 1.15 or higher, and TE Update Tool version
1.0.500.
•3 Benchtop GUI, page 18 –Reference field removed from
the status bar.
•3.6 System Tab, page 29 –Minor updates.
•4 PC Control Software, page 44 –Reference field removed
from the status bar.
•5.3 IEEE-STD-488.2 Common Commands and Queries,
page 67 –Changed SE5082 to device, and OPT?
description.
•Table 4.4 Modulation Specification, page 36 –Changed
Sweep Dwell Time from “10 μs to 1,000 s” to “100 μs to
1,000 s”.
•8 Appendix FPGA Firmware Update, page 124 –New.
Jakob Apelblat
1.1
6-Aug-2020
•Minor typos.
•Table 4.2 Amplitude Specification, page 34–Changed
Amplitude Accuracy from +50 dBm to -50 dBm.
Jakob Apelblat
1.0
30-Jul-2020
•Original release supporting Lucid SW Rev. 1.2.12 and SPI
& SCPI Commands List Summary Rev. 1.14
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Acronyms & Abbreviations
Table Acronyms & Abbreviations
Acronym
Description
µs or us
Microseconds
ADC
Analog to Digital Converter
AM
Amplitude Modulation
ASIC
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
ATE
Automatic Test Equipment
AWG
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
AWT
Arbitrary Waveform Transceiver
BNC
Bayonet Neill–Concelm (coax connector)
BW
Bandwidth
CW
Carrier Wave
DAC
Digital to Analog Converter
dBc
dB/carrier. The power ratio of a signal to a carrier signal, expressed in decibels
dBm
Decibel-Milliwatts. E.g., 0 dBm equals 1.0 mW.
DDC
Digital Down-Converter
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSO
Digital Storage Oscilloscope
DUC
Digital Up-Converter
DUT
Device Under Test
ENoB
Effective Number of Bits
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
EVM
Error Vector Magnitude
FPGA
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays
FW
Firmware
GHz
Gigahertz
GPIB
General Purpose Interface Bus
GS/s
Giga Samples per Second
GUI
Graphical User Interface

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Acronym
Description
HP
Horizontal Pitch (PXIe module horizontal width, 1 HP = 5.08mm)
Hz
Hertz
IF
Intermediate Frequency
I/O
Input / Output
IP
Internet Protocol
IQ
In-phase Quadrature
IVI
Interchangeable Virtual Instrument
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation
kHz
Kilohertz
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LO
Local Oscillator
MAC
Media Access Control (address)
MDR
Mini D Ribbon (connector)
MHz
Megahertz
ms
Milliseconds
NCO
Numerically Controlled Oscillator
ns
Nanoseconds
PC
Personal Computer
PCAP
Projected Capacitive Touch Panel
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect
PXI
PCI eXtension for Instrumentation
PXIe
PCI Express eXtension for Instrumentation
QC
Quantum Computing
Qubits
Quantum bits
R&D
Research & Development
RF
Radio Frequency
RT-DSO
Real-Time Digital Oscilloscope
s
Seconds
SA
Spectrum Analyzer

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Acronym
Description
SCPI
Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments
SFDR
Spurious Free Dynamic Range
SFP
Software Front Panel
SINAD
Signal-to-Noise-And-Distortion Ratio
SMA
Subminiature version A connector
SMP
Subminiature Push-on connector
SPI
Serial Peripheral Interface
SRAM
Static Random-Access Memory
TFT
Thin Film Transistor
T&M
Test and Measurement
TPS
Test Program Sets
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter
USB
Universal Serial Bus
VCP
Virtual COM Port
Vdc
Volts, Direct Current
V p-p
Volts, Peak-to-Peak
VSA
Vector Signal Analyzer
VSG
Vector Signal Generator
WDS
Wave Design Studio

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1General
1.1 Scope
The scope of this manual is to describe the setup and operating procedures of the Lucid Series RF
Analog Signal Generator. The manual covers the following models listed in the below ordering
information.
Table 1.1 Ordering Information
Model
Description
LS3081B
3GHz Single Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS3082B
3GHz Dual Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS3084B
3GHz Four Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS6081B
6GHz Single Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS6082B
6GHz Dual Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS6084B
6GHz Four Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS1291B
12GHz Single Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS1292B
12GHz Dual Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
LS1294B
12GHz Four Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
Options
PLS
Pulse Modulation
PAT
Pattern Modulation
ELP
Extended low power range (-150 dBm)
EPR
Extended power range (-130 dBm to +27 dBm)
FS
Fast Switching
EMU
Emulator for Keysight, R&S, Anapico, and Holzworth
W-Rack
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Figure 1.1 LS1294B –12GHz Four Channel RF Analog Signal Generator
1.2 Software Support
The Lucid Control Panel is a software package that comes on a CD supplied with the device. It enables
full control and programming of your Tabor Electronics Lucid series RF analog signal generators via a
user-friendly graphical user interface. The TE Update Tool is a utility for updating the Lucid device
FPGA. The Lucid Programming Manual lists and describes the set of SCPI-compatible (Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments) remote commands used to operate the Lucid devices.
The programs and the user manuals can be downloaded from the Tabor Electronics website at
http://www.taborelec.com/downloads.
1.3 Document Conventions
Caution!
•A Caution indicates instructions, which, if not followed, may result in damage to the
equipment or to the loss of data.
Note
•A Note provides additional information to help obtain optimal equipment performance.
Convention
Description
Example
Bold Writing
Indicates an item/message in the
User Interface.
Click the On button.
<Angled and Bolded
Brackets>
Indicates a physical key on the
keyboard.
Press <Ctrl>+<B>.

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Idea
•An Idea provides an alternate procedure to obtain the same results.
1.4 Safety
To avoid Electrical Shock, fire or personal injury:
•Use only the proper power cord and certified for the country of use.
•This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to the ground. Before connecting to the power
input or output, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
•Do not operate this product with removed covers or panels.
•Observe all the ratings and markings on the product. Search this manual for further rating
information, before connecting to it. Do not apply potential that is higher than the maximum
rating.
•Do not operate in dark or wet conditions.
•Do not operate in an explosive environment. Keep product clean and dry.

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1.5 Maintenance
1.5.1 Preventive Maintenance
There are no hardware adjustments within Lucid Generators. Tabor Electronics Ltd., recommends that
the Lucid Generator is calibrated every 12 months or whenever a problem is suspected. The specific
calibration interval depends upon the accuracy required. No periodic preventive maintenance is
required.
1.5.2 Long Term Storage or Repackaging For Shipment
If the instrument is to be stored for a long period of time or shipped immediately, proceed as directed
below. If you have any questions, contact your local Tabor Electronics representative or the Tabor
Electronics Customer Service Department.
1. Repack the instrument using the wrappings, packing material and accessories originally shipped
with the unit. If the original container is not available, purchase replacement materials.
2. Be sure the carton is well sealed with strong tape or metal straps.
3. Mark the carton with the model and serial number. If it is to be shipped, show sending and return
address on two sides of the box.
If the instrument is to be shipped for service or repair, the following information must be included
with the shipment:
⧫Name and address of the owner.
⧫Record the model and serial number of the instrument, options, and firmware version.
⧫Note the problem and symptoms –detailed information will help in verifying the problem
▪What was the instrument setup?
▪Did the unit work; then fail?
▪What other equipment was connected to the generator when the problem occurred?
•The name and telephone number of someone familiar with the problem who can be contacted by
Tabor Electronics if any further information is required.
•Show the returned authorization order number (RMA) as well as the date and method of shipment.
Note
•Always obtain a return authorization number from the factory before shipping the
instrument to Tabor Electronics.

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2Introduction
The Lucid Series benchtop platform offers up to 4 phase coherent channels in a standalone compact
unit. The series feature 3, 6 and 12 GHz models in single, dual or four channel versions, all sharing the
very same industry leading highlighted features. It provides extremely fast switching speed, superior
signal integrity and purity, and a removable memory card for maximum security. It comes with all the
necessary modulated signals for analog communication systems, and with built in LAN and USB
interfaces. The Lucid Series is designed to meet today’s most demanding requirements that is needed
from the R&D benches to the production lines.
2.1 Unpacking
Check that the packaging is undamaged. If packaging is damaged, notify the carrier immediately.
The Lucid benchtop model instrument is supplied with:
•Power cord with a plug according to customer country standard.
•USB cable for connecting a control PC to the instrument.
•CD with Lucid software, user manual and instrument drivers.
Caution!
•The Lucid Series RF Signal Generator ships in an antistatic package to prevent damage
from electrostatic discharge (ESD). When storing the unit, use the antistatic case.
2.2 Front Panel Controls
Figure 2.1 LS1294B Front Panel
•Power Button –Turn on or off the device.
•5” Touch LCD Display –800x480 TFT display PCAP(Projected Capacitive Touch Panel) touch screen
for controlling the device.

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•Numeric Keypad Program 1 - 4 –Select the channel, 1 up to 4, to show on the display.
•Numeric Keypad –Enter numeric values.
•G/n Button –Select GHz, nsec or dBµV units depending on selected parameter.
•M/µButton –Select MHz, µsec or µV units depending on selected parameter.
•k/m Button –Select kHz, msec or mV units depending on selected parameter.
•x1 Button –Select x1 (default unit) or dBm units depending on selected parameter.
•Back –The backspace key deletes the last entered character.
•Esc –Has two functions:
1. When in edit mode, cancels edit operation, restores last value and returns to the main
function screen.
2. When operating the device from a remote interface, none of the front panel buttons are
active except the Local button. When pressed, it restores control to front panel buttons.
•Enter:
1. When multiple parameters are displayed on the screen, the cursor and the dial scroll
through the parameters. Pressing Enter selects the parameter for edit. After the
parameter has been modified, the Enter button locks in the new variable and releases
the buttons for other operations.
2. When a parameter is modified, Enter can be used to replace the x1 suffix key.
3. When a discrete parameter is selected, Enter toggles between the values.
•Man Trigger –Manual trigger button, used instead of an external trigger signal.
•Dial –Turning the dial clockwise or counterclockwise works like the arrow UP and Down keys.
Pushing the dial works like the Enter button.
•Arrow Up, Down, Left, Right –Has two functions:
1. When multiple parameters are displayed on the screen, the arrow and the dial scroll
through the parameters.
2. When a parameter is selected for editing, arrow buttons right or left move the cursor
accordingly. Arrow buttons up or down modifies parameter value accordingly.
•FREQ Button –Select the frequency field in the CW (carrier wave) settings tab.
•AMPT Button –Select the power field in the CW (carrier wave) settings tab.
•FM Button –Select the frequency modulation screen.
•Sweep Button –Select the sweep screen tab.
•Store Button –Store current settings on selected memory device. Click the button to display a list
of setting files, use the dial to scroll the list and push then the dial to store the settings in the file.
•Recall Button –Recall stored configuration.

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•AM Button –Select the amplitude modulation screen.
•List Button –Select the list screen tab.
•Preset Button –Restore to factory defaults.
•System Button –Select the system screen tab.
•PM Button –Select the phase modulation screen.
•Run Mode –Select the run mode screen tab.
•Mod On/Off –Set the selected modulation to on/off.
•RF On/Off –Set the selected output RF channel to on/off.
2.3 Front Panel Connectors
Figure 2.2 Front Panel with 4 Channels
•CH1…CH4 - Up to four SMA type connectors for RF signal output.
•USB –Two USB 2 Type A interfaces for connecting a USB device (FAT32) such as a memory device
for storing and recalling instrument setups, keyboard or mouse.

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2.4 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2.3 Rear Panel for 4 Channels
•10/100MHz IN –BNC type connector for external 10 MHz or 100 MHz signal. This input is normally
used for synchronizing system components to a single clock reference.
•10 MHz OUT –BNC type connector for 10 MHz signal output. The output is used to synchronize
other system devices to the Lucid Benchtop clock reference.
•100 MHz OUT –BNC type connector for 100 MHz signal output. The output is used to synchronize
other system devices to the Lucid Benchtop clock reference.
•MODULATION IN –Up to four BNC type connectors, one for each channel, for an input from an
external amplitude modulation source.
•TRIGGER IN –Up to four BNC type connectors, one for each channel, for an input from an external
trigger source.
•LAN + USB HOST –
⧫RJ45 –100BaseT Ethernet connector for connecting a control PC via the LAN.
⧫USB Type A –USB 2 Type A interface for connecting a USB device (FAT32) such as a memory
device for storing and recalling instrument setups, keyboard or mouse.
•USB DEVICE –USB 2 Type B connector for connecting a control PC.
•AC Power Socket–3 Pins IEC320 C14 Inlet Power Plug Socket.
•SD CARD –Removable SD card for instrument security. It is used for storing all data about used
frequencies for PATTERN in the Modulation, the List, and System tabs.
⧫Min capacity 4GB
⧫Max capacity 16GB
⧫Speed grade 10
⧫Can be used with SD to micro SD adapter
•POWER FUSE T6.3A/250V –Fuse glass 6.3 A 250 VAC 5X20 mm Slo-Blo.

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Note
•The Lucid generator will automatically revert to external reference when a signal is
detected at its input.

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3Benchtop GUI
3.1 CW Tab
The CW (Carrier Wave) tab becomes available on the front panel display after power-up of the
generator. From here the user can set the basic output parameters of the generator.
Figure 3.1 CW & Modulation Tab
•Channel Bar –The bar shows the available channels and which channel that is selected. Selected
channel is denoted by a bold font.
•Status Bar –The bar at the bottom of the screen displays a summary of the system status and is
shown in all tabs.
⧫Frequency –The CW frequency.
⧫Power –The power (amplitude) of the output signal (in dBm).
⧫Phase –The phase offset of the signal (0 –360 deg.).
⧫Mode –Shows which modulation is on (press Mode ON/Off in the respective modulation
window).
▪CW –Carrier wave (default)
▪AM,ON –Amplitude modulation
▪FM, ON –Frequency modulation
▪PM, ON –Phase modulation
▪PULSE ON –Pulse modulation
▪PATT,ON –Pattern modulation
▪FRSW,ON –Frequency sweep mode is selected.
▪PRSW,ON –Power sweep mode is selected.
▪LIST,ON –List mode is selected.
⧫Run Mode:
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▪Trigger –The device waits for an external trigger event.
⧫LED –
▪Gray –The output RF channel is off.
▪Green –The output RF channel is on.
•Frequency –Sets the generator’s basic frequency in Hz. You cannot enter a frequency smaller than
the minimum frequency. Refer to 4 Lucid Benchtop Specifications, page 34 for valid frequency
range.
•Power –Sets the power (amplitude) of the generator’s output signal (in dBm).
The default value is 5.00 dBm.
•Phase Offset –Sets the phase offset of the signal. Phase offset range is between 0 degrees to 360
degrees.
The default value is 0 degrees.
3.2 Modulation Tab
The user can set the basic output parameters of the generator in the Modulation tab. The modulation
types that are available depends on the installed options.
3.2.1 AM –Amplitude Modulation
Figure 3.2 AM –Amplitude Modulation
•Frequency –Set the modulation frequency (Hz/kHz).
•Depth –Set the AM modulation in percent of the carrier wave amplitude.
•Source –The Enter key of the front panel will toggle the values.
⧫Internal –Use the screen modulation parameters.

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⧫External –Use an AM source connected to the generator’s MODULATION IN connector
located on the rear panel. The Generator will accept modulating signals between DC and 100
kHz within ±1 V (2 V p-p) amplitude.
•Push the Mod On/Off button on the device front panel to start the modulation and then RF On/Off
button to output the signal.
3.2.2 FM –Frequency Modulation
Select on the device display the Modulation tab, and then click the FM button to show the frequency
modulation parameters. You can also push the FM button on the front panel to show the screen.
Figure 3.3 FM –Frequency Modulation
•Frequency –Set the modulation Frequency (Hz).
•Deviation –Set the frequency deviation of the carrier wave in (Hz).
•Source:
⧫Internal –Use the screen modulation parameters.
⧫External –Use an FM source connected to the generator’s MODULATION IN connector located
on the rear panel. The Generator will accept modulating signals between ±1 V (2 V p-p)
amplitude.
•Push the Mod On/Off button on the device front panel to start the modulation and then RF On/Off
button to output the signal.
3.2.3 PM –Phase Modulation
Select on the device display the Modulation tab, and then click the PM button to show the phase
modulation parameters. You can also push the PM button on the front panel to show the screen.