Teledyne SDG1000 Series User manual

UserManual
SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
SDG1005/SDG1010/SDG1020/SDG1025/SDG1050
2011 SIGLENT Technologies Co., Ltd

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Declaration
Copyright © SIGLENT Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Contents in this Manual are not allowed to be copied, extracted
and translated before being allowed by SIGLENT Company

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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
zUse proper power line. Only the special power line of the products
approved by the state should be used.
zGround the instrument. This generator is grounded through the
protective terra conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the
grounding conductor must be connected to the earth ground. Make sure
that the instrument is properly grounded before connecting the input or
output terminals.
zObserve all the ratings of the terminal. To avoid fire or shock, observe
all the ratings and symbols that marked on the instrument. Read the user
guide carefully before making connections to the instrument.
zDo not operate without Covers. Do not operate the product with covers
or panels removed.
zAvoid circuit or wire exposed. Do not touch the exposed connections or
components when the power is on.

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zDo not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage
with this product, you should have it inspected by qualified service
personnel authorized by SIGLENT before further operations.
zProvide proper ventilation.
zDo not operate in wet/damp conditions.
zDo not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
zKeep the product’s surfaces clean and dry.

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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this guide, these terms may appear in this manual:
Terms on the product, terms below may appear on the product:
DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen.
CAUTION: Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other
property might occur.
Symbols on the product: Symbols as followed may appear on the product:

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Introduction of SDG1000 Series
The manual covers the following 5 types of SDG1000 Series
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: SDG1005, SDG1010, SDG1020,
SDG1025, SDG1050.
SIGLENT SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators adopt
the direct digital synthesis (DDS) technology, which can provide stable,
high-precision, pure and low distortion signals. Its combination of excellent
system features, easiness in usage and versatile functions makes this
generator a perfect solution for your job now and in the future.
SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a clear and
simple front-panel. The user-friendly panel layout and instructions, versatile
terminals, direct graph interface, built-in instructions and help system have
greatly simplified the operation process, with the help of which, users do not
have to spend a great deal of time learning and familiarizing the operation of
the generator before they can use it proficiently. The built-in AM, FM, PM,
ASK, FSK and PWM modulation functions generate modulated waveforms at
ease, without the help of a separate modulating source. USB I/O is a
standard accessory, while GPIB is optional. Remote instructions meet the
SCPI specification requirements.
From the characteristics and specifications given below, you will understand
how SDG1000 can satisfy your requirements.

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zDDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortional output
signal.
z3.5’TFT color LCD display.
z125MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution.
zFrequency characteristics:
Sine: 1μHz to 50MHz
Square: 1μHz to 25 MHz
Ramp: 1μHz to 300kHz
Pulse: 500μHz to 5MHz
White Noise: 50MHz bandwidth (-3dB)
Arbitrary: 1μHz to 5MHz
z5 standard waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise
zSelf-defined arbitrary waveform
zMultiple modulation function: AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PWM, DSB-AM,
Sweep and Burst.
zMultiple I/O: external modulation source, external 10 MHz reference input,
external trigger source, waveform output, synchronous signal output.
zSupport USB storage device. Software updating could also be performed
using USB devices.
zUp to 16k sample points of internal waveform depth, which can rebuild or
simulate any complex waveform.
zRemote control is realized using the USB.
zMultiple interfaces: USB host & device, GPIB (IEEE-488) (option).
zSupport the seamless connection with SIGLENT Series Digital
Oscilloscopes; can directly read and rebuild the stored waveform in the
oscilloscopes.
z2 languages (English and Chinese) user interface and built-in help

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system.
Note:
All the specifications described in this guide are according to SDG1050. If
you need to know the particular specifications about the other types, please
see ‘Specifications’ in Chapter 6.

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Catalogue
General Safety Summary.................................................................................II
Introduction of SDG1000 Series ..................................................................... V
1. Getting Started...........................................................................................1
1.1. General Inspection ...........................................................................2
1.2. Handle Adjustment ...........................................................................3
1.3. The Front/Rear Panel.......................................................................4
1.4. To Set a Waveform...........................................................................7
1.5. To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst ........................................................12
1.6. To Set Output .................................................................................14
1.7. To Use Digital Input ........................................................................15
1.8. To Use Store/Utility/Help Function..................................................16
2. Operating Your Generator........................................................................17
2.1. To Set Sine Signals ........................................................................18
2.2. To Set Square Signals....................................................................23
2.3. To Set Ramp Signals......................................................................26
2.4. To Set Pulse Signals ......................................................................29
2.5. To Set Noise Signals ......................................................................33
2.6. To Set Arbitrary Signals ..................................................................35
2.7. To Generate the Modulated Waveform...........................................42
2.8. To Generate Sweep........................................................................53
2.9. To Generate Burst ..........................................................................55
2.10. To Store and Recall .....................................................................59
2.11. To Set the Utility Function............................................................65
2.12. Test/Cal .......................................................................................76
2.13. Edition Information ......................................................................81
2.14. Updating Firmware......................................................................83

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2.15. How to Use the Built-in Help System ..........................................84
3. Application and Examples .......................................................................85
3.1. Example 1:Generate a Sine Wave .................................................86
3.2. Example 2:Generate a Square Wave.............................................88
3.3. Example 3:Generate a Ramp Wave...............................................90
3.4. Example 4:Generate a Pulse Wave ...............................................92
3.5. Example 5:Generate a Noise Wave ...............................................94
3.6. Example 6:Generate an Arbitrary Wave .........................................95
3.7. Example 7:Generate a Sweep Linear Wave...................................97
3.8. Example 8:Generate a Burst Wave ................................................99
3.9. Example 9:Generate an AM Wave ...............................................101
3.10. Example 10:Generate a FM Wave ............................................103
3.11. Example 11:Generate a PM Wave ............................................105
3.12. Example 12:Generate a FSK Wave ..........................................107
3.13. Example 13:Generate an ASK Wave ........................................109
3.14. Example 14: Generate a PWM Wave........................................ 111
3.15. Example 15: Generate a DSB-AM Wave .................................. 113
4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 115
General Inspecting................................................................................ 115
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 116
5. Service and Support .............................................................................. 117
Maintain summary ................................................................................ 117
Contact with SIGLENT.......................................................................... 118
6. Appendix................................................................................................ 119
Appendix A: Accessories....................................................................... 119
Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning ............................................. 120

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1. Getting Started
This chapter covers the following topics:
General Inspection
Handle Adjustment
The Front/Rear Panel
To Set a Waveform
To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst
To Set Output
To Use Digital Input
To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

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1.1. General Inspection
When you get a new SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the
instrument.
1. Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If there are damages in the packing or foam, keep them until the whole
machine and the accessories pass the electric and mechanical testing.
2. Check the accessories.
Accessories supplied with the instrument are listed in chapter 6
‘Appendix A: Accessories’.
If the contents are incomplete or damaged, please notify your sales
representative.
3. Inspect the instrument.
In case any mechanical damage or defect, or if the instrument does not
operate properly or pass performance tests, notify your sales
representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning
materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as your sales
office. Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. Offices
will arrange for repair or replacement at their option without waiting for
claim settlement.

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1.2. Handle Adjustment
To adjust the handle position of SDG1000 Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward. Then,
make the handle rotate to the desired position.
Figure 1- 1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position

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1.3. The Front/Rear Panel
When you get a new SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform
Generator, first you need to understand how to operate the front/rear panel
correctly. This chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the
operation and functions of the front/rear panel.
The SDG1000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a clear
and simple front panel. See Figure 1- 2 and Figure 1- 3. The front panel has a
knob and functional keys. The 5 blue grey buttons on the right side of the
screen are menu buttons (named F1 to F5 from up to down) with the help of
which, you can enter different functions menu or have direct specific
applications. The signal input and output interfaces are set at the front and
rear panels which can help generating multiple arbitrary waveforms. The
various interfaces can meet the need of the multiple interface
communications.
Figure 1- 2 Front Panel of SDG1000 Series

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Figure 1- 3 Front Panel of SDG1000 Series
Figure 1- 4 Rear Panel of SDG1000 Series
Modulation
In
Ext Trig/Gate/
FSK/Burst
10MHz In Sync Out
USB
Power
Socket
USB
Waveform
keys
Number
keys
Knob
Power
LCD
Display
Menu
Operation
Function
keys
Output
Control
Direction
keys

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Figure 1- 5 Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal)
Character definitions in this User Manual:
The signs for buttons in this manual are the same as the panel buttons.
Please note that, the signs for the functional buttons on the operation panel
are represented by squared words, such as Sine , which represents the
transparent functional key with Sine on it on the front panel, while the menu
buttons are represented by brighten words such as Freq, which means the
frequency option in the Sine menu.
Waveform Display
Window
Parameter Display and
Editing Window
Operation Menu:
Different functions
have different menus

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1.4. To Set a Waveform
On the operation panel, there is a set of buttons with waveform icon. See
Figure 1- 6. The exercise below will help you familiarize with the waveform
selection settings.
Figure 1- 6 Waveform Selection Buttons
1. Press Sine button and the waveform window will display sine waveform.
SDG1000 Series Generator can generate sine signal with a frequency
from 1μHz to 50MHz. By setting frequency/period, amplitude/high level,
offset/low level, sine signal with different parameters can be generated.

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Figure 1- 7 Sine Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 7, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude and 0Vdc offset.
2. Press Square button, and the waveform window displays square
waveform. SDG1000 Series Generator can generate square signal with a
frequency from 1μHz to 25MHz and variable duty cycle.
Figure 1- 8 Square Signal Display Interface

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As is shown in Figure 1- 8, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% duty cycle.
3. Press Ramp button, and the waveform window displays ramp waveform.
SDG1000 Series Generator can generate ramp signal with a frequency of
from 1μHz to 300kHz and variable symmetry.
Figure 1- 9 Ramp Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 9, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz frequency,
4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% symmetry.
4. Press Pulse button, and the waveform window displays pulse waveform.
SDG1000 Series Generator can generate pulse signal with a frequency
from 500μHz to 5 MHz and variable pulse width and delay.

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Figure 1- 10 Pulse Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 10, the default signal parameters are: 1kHz
frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset, 200μs pulse width.
5. Press Noise button, and the waveform window displays noise waveform.
SDG1000 Series Generator can generate noise signal with a band width
up to 50MHz.
Figure 1- 11 Noise Signal Display Interface
As is shown in Figure 1- 11, the default signal parameters are: 2.0V Variance
and 10mV Mean.