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AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
*P071248104*
071-2481-04

AWG5000 and AWG7000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generators
ZZZ
Quick Start User Manual
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www.tektronix.com
071-2481-04

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protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all
previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14150 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.

Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and
replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced
parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the
product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall
be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and
care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or
d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary ............................................................................................................. iii
Compliance Information............................................................................................................... v
EMC Compliance................................................................................................................. v
Safety Compliance............................................................................................................... vi
Environmental Considerations.................................................................................................. vii
Preface............................................................................................................................... viii
Key Features ................................................................................................................... viii
Documentation ...................................................................................................................x
Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................... x
Installing Your Instrument ............................................................................................................. 1
Standard Accessories............................................................................................................ 1
Operating Requirements......................................................................................................... 2
Powering on the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 3
Powering off the Instrument ..................................................................................................... 4
Windows Interface Guidelines................................................................................................... 4
Connecting to a Network......................................................................................................... 5
Setting GPIB/LAN................................................................................................................ 5
Controlling the Instrument Using a Remote PC................................................................................. 6
Offline Mode...................................................................................................................... 6
Inspecting Your Instrument ...................................................................................................... 7
Self Calibration................................................................................................................... 8
Preventing Instrument Damage ................................................................................................. 9
Option Installation............................................................................................................... 10
Creating Operating System Restore Discs.......................................................................................... 11
Creating Restore Discs ......................................................................................................... 11
Restoring the Instrument Operating System................................................................................... 11
Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 13
Rear Panel (AWG7000C Series)..................................................................................................... 14
Dynamic Jump In Connector (AWG7000C Series) ...... . ......... . ........... . .......... .......... . ........... . ......... . .... 15
Rear Panel (AWG5000C Series)..................................................................................................... 16
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument........ . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... . ........... 18
Control Panel....................................................................................................................18
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Controls ......... . ........ . ........... . ........... ......... . ........... . .......... . ... 19
Touch Screen Interface ......................................................................................................... 20
Elo Touchscreen Application.................................................................................................... 20
Screen Interface.................................................................................................................21
Basic Steps for Using the Arbitrary Waveform Generator............ . . . . .............. . .............. . .............. . . . ...... 22
Run Mode ....................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing Menus and Control Windows ... . ........... . ........... . .......... . ......... . ........... . ........... . .......... . ... 24
Changing Control Settings...................................................................................................... 25
Display/Hide Control Windows ................................................................................................. 26
Status Bar .......................................................................................................................27
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Setting the User Preferences................................................................................................... 28
Changing the Windows Display Style .......................................................................................... 29
Run State Control and Output On/Off.......................................................................................... 30
Setting Output Signals.......................................................................................................... 32
Interleave........................................................................................................................ 36
Digital Output (Option 03)....................................................................................................... 39
Saving and Recalling Setups......................................................................................................... 40
File Menu........................................................................................................................40
Saving an Instrument Setup .................................................................................................... 41
Recalling an Instrument Setup ................................................................................................. 42
Default Setup.................................................................................................................... 43
Changing Settings at Power-On................................................................................................ 43
Importing Waveform Data....................................................................................................... 44
Exporting Waveform Data ...................................................................................................... 48
Waveform Display and Edit ..........................................................................................................50
Waveform Window .............................................................................................................. 50
Using Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 51
Creating or Modifying a Waveform ............................................................................................. 52
Creating a Standard Waveform................................................................................................. 53
Equation Editor.................................................................................................................. 55
Accessing Waveform in a Setup File........................................................................................... 56
Changing a User-Defined Waveform Name ................................................................................... 57
Confirming Waveform Properties............................................................................................... 57
Editing a Waveform ............................................................................................................. 58
Math Waveforms ................................................................................................................ 61
Normalize Option................................................................................................................ 62
Using Other Edit Menu Commands ...... ........... . ........ . ........... ......... . .......... . ......... . .......... .......... . .. 62
Sequence ............................................................................................................................. 68
Sequence Window .............................................................................................................. 68
Creating a Sequence ........................................................................................................... 70
Creating a Subsequence ....................................................................................................... 72
Editing a Sequence ............................................................................................................. 74
Event Jump...................................................................................................................... 76
Force Jump To .................................................................................................................. 77
Accessing Sequence Elements Outside the Display Area ..... . ........... . ........... . . ............ . . ........... . ........... 78
Tutorials............................................................................................................................... 79
Creating and Editing a Waveform .............................................................................................. 79
Creating and Editing a Sequence .............................................................................................. 81
Index
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General Safety Summary
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe allterminalratings.To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the
product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. Do not block the power cord; it
must remain accessible to the user at all times.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
proper ventilation.
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General Safety Summary
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Compliance Information
Compliance Information
This section lists the EMC (electromagnetic compliance), safety, and environmental standards with which the instrument
complies.
EMC Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Meets intent of Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following
specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
EN 61326-1 2006. EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. 123
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions, Group 1, Class A
IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity
IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF electromagnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient / burst immunity
IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity
IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity
EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions
EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker
European contact.
Tektronix UK, Ltd.
Western Peninsula
Western Road
Bracknell, RG12 1RF
United Kingdom
1This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only. Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference.
2Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
3To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here, high-quality shielded interface cables should be used.
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Compliance Information
Australia / New Zealand Declaration of Conformity – EMC
Complies with the EMC provision of the Radio communications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA:
CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and Conducted Emissions, Group 1, Class A, in accordance with EN 61326-1:2006.
Safety Compliance
EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
EN 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use.
U.S. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing
UL 61010-1:2004, 2nd Edition. Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment.
Canadian Certification
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use. Part 1.
Additional Compliances
IEC 61010-1: 2001. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
Equipment Type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety Class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution Degree Description
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal
environment inside a product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment
for which they are rated.
Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally
encapsulated, hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is
caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation
occurs only when the product is out of service.
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Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation.
These are sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct
sunshine, rain, or direct wind.
Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical
outdoor locations.
Pollution Degree
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Note: Rated for indoor use only.
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s end of life. In
order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according
to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and
batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web
site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, refer to the E-cycling Central
Web page (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information. 1
1Mercury notification does not apply to AWG5000C or AWG7000C series instruments.
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state
of California, CR lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of AWG5000 and AWG7000 series instruments. Basic operations and
concepts are presented in this manual. For more detailed information, see the online help on your instrument. The following
instruments are supported by this manual:
AWG7000C Series: AWG7122C AWG7082C
AWG5000C Series: AWG5002C, AWG5012C, AWG5014C
AWG7000B Series: AWG7121B, AWG7122B, AWG7061B, AWG7062B
AWG5000B Series: AWG5012B, AWG5014B, AWG5002B, AWG5004B
Key Features
The following list describes some of the key features of the AWG5000 and AWG7000 series instruments:
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system, AWG5000C and AWG7000C series
Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, AWG5000B and AWG7000B series
Extended analog output bandwidth (Option 02 and Option 06)
28-bit digital data output (Option 03), AWG5002B, AWG5012B, AWG5002C, and AWG5012C only
Interleave and extended analog output bandwidth (Option 06), AWG7122B, AWG7122C, and AWG7082C only
Fast sequence switching (Option 08), AWG5000B series, AWG7000B series, and AWG7000C series only
A large 10.4 inch (264.2 mm) high resolution XGA color display
An intuitive, graphical user interface, with built-in online help
Removable hard disk drive (Option 05)
Supports USB 2.0 interface
LAN (1000/100/10 Base-T)
Touch screen user interface
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Table i: AWG5000C and AWG7000C features
Model AWG7122C AWG7082C AWG5014C AWG5012C AWG5002C
Maximum
sampling rate
12 GS/s
(24 GS/s by
interleave)
8 GS/s (16 GS/s
by interleave)
1.2 GS/s 1.2 GS/s 600 MS/s
D/A resolution 8 bits or 10 bits (selectable) 14 bits
Waveform
length
32 M or 64 M (Option 01) 16 M or 32 M (Option 01)
Analog output 2 2 4 2 2
Marker output 4 4 8 4 4
Maximum
analog
amplitude
2V
pp (standard model)
1V
pp (Option 06)
4.5 Vpp
Maximum
amplitude
and analog
bandwidth
2 Vp-p, 750 MHz (Normal mode)
1 Vp-p, 3.5 GHz (Direct D/A mode)
1 Vp-p, 7.5 GHz (Option 02
or Option 06)
2 Vp-p, 250 MHz (Normal mode)
0.6 Vp-p, 370 MHz (Direct D/A mode)
Digital data
output
N/A N/A N/A 28 bits
(Option 03)
28 bits
(Option 03)
Table ii: AWG5000B and AWG7000B features
Model
AWG7121B/
AWG7122B
AWG7061B/
AWG7062B
AWG5012B/
AWG5014B
AWG5002B/
AWG5004B
Maximum sampling
rate
12 GS/s (24 GS/s by
interleave)
6 GS/s 1.2 GS/s 600 MS/s
D/A resolution 8 bits or 10 bits (selectable) 14 bits
Waveform length 32 M or 64 M (Option 01) 16 M or 32 M (Option 01)
Analog output 1 or 2 2 or 4
Maximum analog
amplitude
2V
pp (standard model)
1V
pp (Option 06)
4.5 Vpp
Maximum amplitude
and analog
bandwidth
2 Vp-p, 750 MHz (Normal mode)
1V
p-p, 3.5 GHz (Direct D/A mode)
1 Vp-p, 7.5 GHz (Option 02 or Option 06)
2 Vp-p, 250 MHz (Normal mode)
0.6 Vp-p, 370 MHz (Direct D/A mode)
Marker output 12or 4 4or 8
Digital data output N/A 28 bits (Option 03)
1When 10 bits DAC resolution is selected in the AWG7000 series, Marker Output is disabled.
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Preface
Documentation
Review the following table to locate more information about this product.
To read about Use these documents
Installation and operation (overviews) Read the Quick Start User Manual for general information about how to
use your instrument.
In-depth operation and user interface help Access the user online help from the Help menu for information on
virtually all controls and elements on screen. Online help includes detailed
instructions for using instrument functions.
Programmer commands Access the programmer online guide from the Help menu. The
programmer guide includes the syntax of remote commands.
Specifications and performance verification
procedures
Read the technical reference documents for specifications and the
performance verification procedures. These documents are available on
the documentation CD.
Service procedures Read the service manuals to service instruments to the module
level. The service manuals are available on the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com/manuals).
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Sequence
Step
Front panel
power
Connect
power
Network PS2 SVGA USB
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Installing Your Instrument
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Check the Tektronix Web
site (www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.
NOTE. The instrument does not ship with a product software CD. To reinstall the product software, go to the Tektronix Web
site and download the latest product software for your instrument.
Standard Accessories
Accessory Tektronix part number
AWG5000B and AWG7000B Series Quick Start User Manual
English (Option L0) 071-2481-xx
Japanese (Option L5) 071-2482-xx
Simplified Chinese (Option L7) 071-2483-xx
Traditional Chinese (Option L8) 071-2484-xx
Russian (Option L10) 020-2971-xx
Documentation CD 063-4134-xx
User Online Help (part of the product software) ---
Programmer Online Help (part of the product software) ---
Windows compatible keyboard 119-7083-xx
Windows compatible mouse 119-7054-xx
Lead Set for DC Output 012-1697-xx
Front Protect Cover 200-4963-xx
Accessory Pouch 016-1441-xx
50 ΩSMA Termination, Male, DC to 18 GHz (3 each)
(AWG7000 series only)
015-1022-xx
Power cord – one of the following:
North America (Option A0)
Universal Euro (Option A1)
United Kingdom (Option A2)
Australia (Option A3)
Switzerland (Option A5)
Japan (Option A6)
China (Option A10)
India (Option A11)
No power cord or AC adapter
(Option A99)
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Operating Requirements
CAUTION. To en sure proper cooling, keep sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
Place the instrument on a cart or bench, observing clearance requirements:
Top: 20 mm (0.8 in)
Left and right side: 150 mm (5.9 in)
Bottom: 20 mm (0.8 in)
Rear: 75 mm (3 in)
Environmental Requirements
Before operating the instrument, ensure that the instrument has warmed up for 20 minutes and meets the environmental
requirements listed in the following table.
Requirement Description
Temperature (operating) 10 °C to 40 °C (+50 °F to +104 °F)
Relative humidity (operating) 5% to 95% relative humidity at up to 30 °C (86 °F)
5% to 45% relative humidity above 30 °C (86 °F) up to
+40 °C (104 °F) noncondensing, and as limited by a
maximum wet-bulb temperature of 29 °C (84.2 °F)
Altitude (operating) Up to 3,000 m (approximately 10,000 feet)
Power Supply Requirements
WARNING. To r educe the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the
operating voltage range.
Source Voltage and Frequency Power Consumption
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz Less than 450 W (AWG7000 series)
Less than 560 W (AWG5000 series)
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Cleaning
WARNING. To a v oid personal injury, power off the instrument and disconnect it from line voltage before performing any of
the following procedures.
Inspect the arbitrary waveform generator as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface, perform
the following steps:
1. Remove loose dust on the outside the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid scratching the front panel display.
2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner.
CAUTION. To avoid damage to the surface of the arbitrary waveform generator, do not use any abrasive or chemical
cleaning agents.
Powering on the Instrument
1. Connect the AC power cord to the rear of
the instrument.
2. Use the front-panel power button to
switch the instrument on.
NOTE. Before using the instrument, create a set of operating system restore discs, to provide a back-up of the system.
The instrument does not ship with operating restore media. Refer to the instructions to create the operating restore discs.
(See page 11, Creating Operating System Restore Discs.)
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