Model 5200/5325 50MS/s PXIBus/PCIBus Arbitrary Waveform Generator0 pages

MODELS 5200/5325
50MS/s PXIBus / PCIBus Arbitrary
Waveform / Function Generators
• 5200: Single Channel PXIBus waveform generator
• 5325: Single Channel PCIBus waveform generator
• Extensive modulation capabilities AM, FM, Arbitrary FM,
FSK, Ramped FSK and Sweep
• Sine waves to 25MHz, Square to 15MHz
• 14 digits sample clock frequency setting, limited by 1μS/s
• SINE OUT to 50MHz, 1Vp-p
• Waveform sequencing with up to 4096 segments and sequences
• 14 Bit vertical resolution
• Occupies a single slot only
• 1M waveform memory
• Ultra fast waveform downloads using DMA
• 1 ppm clock accuracy and stability
• ArbConnection software for easy waveform creation
Model 5200/5325 is a Single-Channel
Arbitrary
Waveform
Generator
that
combines many powerful functions in one
small package. Supplied free with the
instrument is ArbConnection software,
which is used for controlling the 5200/5325
and for generating, editing and downloading
waveforms from a remote computer.
A Cost Effective Format
The 5200/5325 is a sensible alternative
to a GPIB-based waveform generator
when developing a PXI or PCI based
test system. The 5200/5325 provides
a synergistic combination of a function
generator, arbitrary waveform synthesizer,
programmable sequencer, pulse generator,
and modulation generator in one instrument.
The 5200/5325 delivers all this at a lower
cost than comparable bench-type, or VXIbased instruments. This versatility ensures
that the Model 5200/5325 will adapt to future
testing needs as well as current ones.
Sample Rate
New technology requirements are driving
communications systems to use increasingly
narrow channel width. A sample rate of
50MS/s makes the 5200/5325 an ideal
modulation source for troubleshooting new
encoding schemes. The 5200/5325 also
provides high-speed waveforms to simulate
signal distortion, power line cycle dropouts,
video signals, component failures and power
supply transients.
14 Bit Resolution
The 14-bit resolution provides 16,384 output
levels. This means that even audio waveforms
can be generated with excellent delity.
It also allows video - and other complex
waveforms - to be generated with small details
superimposed on large signals, in order to test
the response of receiving systems.
1M Waveform Memory
The 5200/5325 provides 1M of waveform
memory as standard, far more than
competitive models. This waveform memory
is accessible via a high-speed interface.
Also, waveform memory is segmentable,
allowing the storage of up to 4096 different
waveforms of variable size. This allows test
software to switch between many different
waveforms rapidly and without having
to download multiple times, enhancing
test throughput in a way that cannot be
duplicated by other competing products.
Sequences of up to 4096 Waveforms
Powerful sequencing capability allows
linkage of up to 4096 waveform segments
and/or bursts (repeated segments) into
strings. A segment can be repeated up
to 128k times in burst mode. Sequenced
functions run continuously or are initiated
by a trigger. It is also possible to mix
continuous and triggered segments within
one sequence. These sequencing features
permit the creation of complex waveform or
pulse patterns using minimal amounts of
memory. Sequences are created by writing
a sequence table. Sequence table download
is extremely fast because ArbConnection
writes to registers and does not require the
overhead of an embedded controller.
Arbitrary Waveforms
The last but not least is exibility of the
5200/5325 as an Arbitrary Waveform
Generator. Combined with the power of
ArbConnection, there is no limit to what
you can create and generate. Waveform
coordinates can be imported from a variety
of sources such as MATLAB, ASCII les
etc. Anything you can show on one of the
composer screens is downloaded in a split of
a second and generated by the main output.