Keysight M5300A, Startup Manual

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24 M5300A PXIe RF AWG Modules Startup Guide
1 Overview on M5300A PXIe RF AWG Modules
Section 1.6: About KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive
software
The KS2201A PathWave Test Sync Executive software is a programming
environment based on Keysight’s Hard Virtual Instrument (HVI)
technology, that enables you to develop and execute synchronous
real-time operations across multiple instruments. The real-time
sequencing and synchronization capabilities of the PathWave Test Sync
Executive software make it a powerful tool for Multi-Input Multi-Output
(MIMO) applications that require tight synchronization and real-time
control and feedback in areas such as Quantum Computing.
1.6.1: About HVI Technology
HVI technology enables you to program one or multiple instruments to
execute time-deterministic sequences of operations and execute them
with precise synchronization. It achieves this by deploying an executable
code into each instrument’s HW to be executed by the HVI engine or
processor included integrated into the instrument. The code executes on
these engines in parallel, across multiple instruments. The new
user-defined HW operation of the group of instruments is called a Hard
Virtual Instrument or just HVI. The sequences of operations or instructions
executed by the HVI engines are called HVI sequences. On top of the
advantages inherent of the new use model, several other features have
been added, such as extended multi-chassis capabilities and expanded
product support.
When creating an HVI, you can include any instrument, similar to
Keysight’s M5300A PXIe RF AWG modules, that have HVI support.