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Chapter 4

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Operation

Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode

Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode

This section shows how to set the parameters for the N5102A module using the signal generator UI in the 
input direction. Each procedure contains a figure that shows the softkey menu structure for the interface 
module function being performed.

Refer to 

“Connecting the Clock Source and the Device Under Test” on page  60

 and configure the test setup.

Accessing the N5102A Module User Interface

All parameters for the N5102A module are set with softkeys on the ESG/PSG signal generator.

Press 

Aux Fctn

 > 

N5102A Interface

.

This accesses the UI (first-level softkey menu shown in 

Figure 4-15

) that is used to configure the digital 

signal interface module. Notice the graphic, in the ESG/PSG display, showing a setup where the N5102A 
module is generating its own internal clock signal. This graphic changes to reflect the current clock source 
selection.

Figure 4-15

First-Level Softkey Menu

Selecting the Input Direction

If both Option 003 (output mode) and Option 004 (input mode) are installed, you must select the input 
direction.

Press 

Data Setup

 > 

Direction Input Output

 to Input and press 

Return

Line is grayed out until the N5102A module interface is turned on

Internal clock going to the DUT

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Страница 4: ...erification 11 Regulatory Information 13 Statement of Compliance 13 Assistance 13 Certification 13 Declaration of Conformity 13 Compliance with German Noise Requirements 13 Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements 14 2 Overview Features 16 Front Panel 18 1 DC Power Receptacle 18 2 Power LED 18 3 Status LED 18 4 Digital Bus Connector 19 5 Freq Ref Connector 19 Rear Panel 20 1 Ext Clock In Connecto...

Страница 5: ...r Phase and Skew Adjustments 56 Data Types 58 Output Mode 58 Input Mode 58 Connecting the Clock Source and the Device Under Test 60 Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode 62 Setting up the Signal Generator Baseband Data 62 Accessing the N5102A Module User Interface 62 Choosing the Logic Type and Port Configuration 63 Selecting the Output Direction 64 Selecting the Data Parameters 64 Configurin...

Страница 6: ...7 180 deg 87 270 deg 87 Baseband Setup 88 Bit Order MSB LSB 88 Clock Phase 88 Clock Polarity Neg Pos 89 Clock Rate 89 Clock Setup 89 Clock Skew 89 Clock Source 90 Clocks Per Sample 90 Data Negation 91 Data Setup 91 Data Type 91 Device 92 Device Intfc 92 Diagnostics 93 Dig Bus Cable 93 Direction Input Output 93 External 93 Filter 93 Frame Polarity Neg Pos 93 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrum...

Страница 7: ...Off On 98 Numeric Format 98 Offset Binary 98 Pass Through Preset 98 Par IQ Intrlvd 98 Par QI Intrlvd 99 Parallel 99 Pre FIR Samples 99 Port Config 99 Q Gain 100 Q Offset 100 Reference Frequency 100 Rotation 101 Run Loop Back Test 101 Samples 101 Scaling 101 Serial 102 SigGen Dig Bus 102 Signal Type IQ IF 102 Swap IQ Off On 103 Word Alignment 103 Word Size 103 6 Artisan Technology Group Quality Ins...

Страница 8: ...unter a Problem 106 Checking Power Problems 107 Running Diagnostic Tests 108 Replaceable Parts 112 Returning an Instrument to Agilent Technologies 113 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 9: ...Contents viii Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 10: ...Information on page 2 Getting Started on page 4 Connecting the N5102A Module to the ESG PSG on page 8 Operation Verification on page 11 Regulatory Information on page 13 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 11: ...tion of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution until the indicated conditions are fully understood NOTE Note calls the user s attention to an important point of special information within the text It provides operational information or additional instructions of which the user should be aware Instrument Markings The following markings are is used on the N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal i...

Страница 12: ...tered to the Australian Spectrum Management Agency This indicates compliance with all Australian EMC regulatory information This symbol indicates that the center conductor of the power supply is positive and the outer conductor is negative This symbol indicates that the input power required is DC This symbol indicates compliance with the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 001 Ar...

Страница 13: ...mmands three prong AC power cord specific to geographic location power supply proprietary three meter digital bus cable five break out boards PC boards with connectors that simplify the connections between the N5102A module and the device under test loop back fixture for troubleshooting Device Interface port mating connector See Rear Panel on page 20 for connector locations Instrument Dimensions L...

Страница 14: ...not be restricted The ambient temperature outside the cabinet must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the module by 4 C for every 100 watts dissipated within the cabinet CAUTION Damage to the module may result when the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800 watts When this condition exists forced convection must be applied Line Settings The N5102A module requires ...

Страница 15: ...lowing items is readily identifiable and easily reached by the operator AC power cord alternative switch or circuit breaker 3 Insert the mains plug into a socket outlet provided with a protective earth grounding AC Power Cord Localization The AC power cord included with the module is appropriate for the final shipping destination You can however order additional AC power cords for use in different...

Страница 16: ...odule cover periodically Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts WARNING Electrical shock may result if the N5102A module is not disconnected from the mains supply before cleaning Do not attempt to clean internally Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 17: ...e as shown below To avoid connector damage simultaneously squeeze both release latches when connecting or disconnecting the cable A securely connected cable does not come loose when gently pulled 1 Refer to Figure 1 1 Connect the end of the digital bus cable that has the EMI suppressor to the signal generator s rear panel digital bus connector 1 Requires Options 003 and or 004 and either 601 or 60...

Страница 18: ... proprietary three meter cable enables you to place the interface module in a location close to the device under test DUT Figure 1 2 N5102A Module Digital Bus Cable Connection EMI Suppressor Attach this end of the cable to the signal generator Press the release latches when connecting or disconnecting the cable Press the release latches when connecting or disconnecting the cable Press the release ...

Страница 19: ...lluminated indicating that the interface module is connected to the power source If the power LED is not illuminated check the AC power connection for the power supply and ensure that the DC power supply plug is fully inserted into the N5102A module DC power receptacle If problems still persist after checking the power cords refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 105 Figure 1 4 shows a complet...

Страница 20: ...ntial damage when making connections 1 Connect the N5102A module to the signal generator as described in Connecting the N5102A Module to the ESG PSG on page 8 2 Refer to Figure 1 5 Connect the Loop Back Test Single Ended IO Dual 40 Pin board to the Device Interface connector on the rear panel of the N5102A module Figure 1 5 Connecting the Loop Back Board to the N5102A Module The Loop Back Test Sin...

Страница 21: ...current test setup Figure 1 6 ESG PSG Diagnostic Test Display 5 Run the selected test press Run Loop Back Test When the test completes the results of the test pass or fail replaces Unknown in both the parenthesis with the softkey and in the Status Summary display as shown in Figure 1 7 If this test fails refer to Running Diagnostic Tests on page 108 Figure 1 7 ESG PSG Loop Back Test Result Selecte...

Страница 22: ...age 113 Certification Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory this product does not require calibration Declaration of Conformity A declaration of conformity is on file for this product and a copy is available upon request Compliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in confor...

Страница 23: ...mation Compliance with Canadian EMC Requirements This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB du Canada Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 24: ...eband Studio digital signal interface module along with the signal generator options required for its operation Features on page 16 Front Panel on page 18 Rear Panel on page 20 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 25: ...face module connects into your test system in most cases eliminating the need for custom fixtures The N5102A module provides many features output mode requires Option 003 input mode requires Option 004 bit level access to arbitrary waveform generator ARB and real time signal generator baseband data from a wide range of signal creation applications simple user interface flexible data formats variab...

Страница 26: ... for both the modulation format and the interface module Option 003 output mode and Option 004 input mode on the ESG PSG enable the N5102A module user interface on the signal generators With the N5102A module connected to the signal generator you can perform multiple levels of testing Since the baseband data that is provided to the interface module is the same data that can be modulated onto the R...

Страница 27: ... This LED illuminates when DC power is supplied to the N5102A module 3 Status LED This LED illuminates when the interface module is first turned on by pressing the N5102A Off On softkey located in the signal generator UI or after performing a module diagnostic test Once lit the LED stays on until the DC power is removed from the interface module The LED conveys the status of the data lines and has...

Страница 28: ...ource the clock is referenced to this 50Ω connector This connector accepts an external clock at 3 dBm 6 dB within the frequency range of 1 MHz to 100 MHz CAUTION It is important that the signal generator the interface module and the DUT are locked to a common frequency reference Failure to have a common frequency reference may result in a loss of data See Common Frequency Reference on page 48 for ...

Страница 29: ... MHz CAUTION It is important that the signal generator the interface module and the DUT are locked to a common frequency reference Failure to have a common frequency reference may result in a loss of data See Common Frequency Reference on page 48 for information 2 Clock Out Connector This 50Ω connector outputs the clock signal at a nominal 400 mVp p level with a frequency range of 100 kHz to 400 M...

Страница 30: ...pply and input and output clock signals For more information on this connector including a pin out diagram see Device Interface Connector on page 34 CAUTION The Device Interface connector on the interface module communicates using high speed digital data Use ESD precautions to eliminate potential damage when making connections Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOUR...

Страница 31: ...22 Chapter 2 Overview Rear Panel Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 32: ...e Interface connector the supplied break out boards and the device interface mating connector Break Out Boards on page 24 Device Interface Connector on page 34 Device Interface Mating Connector on page 39 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 33: ...out boards mate with the device being tested make a customize connection solution using the device interface mating connector See Device Interface Connector on page 34 and Device Interface Mating Connector on page 39 for information Table 3 1 lists the five break out boards and the test type for which each is intended Table 3 1 Break Out Board List Break Out Board Test Type Comment Single Ended I ...

Страница 34: ...s The serial signals are also provided on the J2 connector For the N5102A module to receive a clock through the Device Interface connector by way of this break out board a jumper wire is required at the 2 to C2 contacts This is shown in Figure 3 1 The VCCIO selected high logic level voltage is obtained at J3 while the 5 volt unfiltered DC supply is acquired at J4 Table 3 2 Connector Part Numbers a...

Страница 35: ...26 Chapter 3 Device Interface Connections Break Out Boards Figure 3 1 Dual 20 Pin 0 1 Spaced Connector Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 36: ...ted by connectors J1 provides the Q signals and J2 provides the I signals The serial signals are also provided on the J2 connector For the N5102A module to receive a clock through the Device Interface connector by way of this break out board a jumper wire is required at the 2 to C1 contacts for a negative clock and at the 1 to C2 contacts for a positive clock This is shown in Figure 3 2 The VCCIO ...

Страница 37: ...28 Chapter 3 Device Interface Connections Break Out Boards Figure 3 2 Dual 38 Pin Mictor Connector Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 38: ...e parallel I and Q signals are separated by connectors J1 provides the Q signals and J2 provides the I signals The serial signals are also provided on the J2 connector This board serves a dual function one as a break out board simplifying the connectivity of the device under test and the other as a loop back test board when performing N5102A module diagnostic tests The VCCIO selected high logic le...

Страница 39: ...30 Chapter 3 Device Interface Connections Break Out Boards Figure 3 3 Dual 40 Pin 0 1 Spaced Header Connectors Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 40: ... this break out board along with the pin out diagram for the output connector For the N5102A module to receive a clock through the Device Interface connector by way of this break out board a jumper wire is required at the 66 to C2 contacts This is shown in Figure 3 4 The VCCIO selected high logic level voltage is obtained at J3 while the 5 volt unfiltered DC supply is acquired at J4 Figure 3 4 Sin...

Страница 41: ...gure 3 5 shows this break out board along with the pin out diagram for the connectors Notice that the parallel I and Q signals are separated by connectors J1 provides the Q signals and J2 provides the I signals Serial signals are also provided on the J2 connector The VCCIO selected high logic level voltage is obtained at J4 while the 5 volt unfiltered DC supply is acquired at J3 Artisan Technology...

Страница 42: ...Chapter 3 33 Device Interface Connections Break Out Boards Figure 3 5 Dual 100 Pin Samtec Connector Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 43: ...r the device under test using the device interface mating connector see Device Interface Mating Connector on page 39 The signal contact layout for the Device Interface connector is shown in Figure 3 6 and the connector pin out is shown in Figure 3 7 and Figure 3 8 Figure 3 6 Device Interface Connector Layout Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg co...

Страница 44: ...apter 3 35 Device Interface Connections Device Interface Connector Figure 3 7 Device Interface Connector Pin Out Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 45: ...module can be configured to accept the device under test clock through the Device Interface connector for data clocking Using the input clock signal from the Device Interface connector is an alternative to using a clock signal applied to the Clock In connector Table 3 3 lists the Device Interface connector pins for the different clock signals and the serial frame marker Artisan Technology Group Qu...

Страница 46: ... Output Serial Clock Pos F2 Output Serial Clock Neg F1 Output Serial Frame Marker Pos A4 Output Serial Frame Marker Neg A3 Input Clock Signal DUT Clock Pos C2 Input Clock Signal DUT Clock Neg C1 Table 3 4 Data Lines Signal Serial Data Parallel Data1 1 Parallel interleaving IQ and QI occurs on the I data lines I Q I Q Differential Positive and negative lines F9 F10 Positive and negative lines C9 C1...

Страница 47: ...nd has a self resettable fuse Use this DC current to bias components on the device under test where the noise will not compromise test results VCCIO The Device Interface connector also provides a connection for the VCCIO that can be measured at a test point on each break out board The VCCIO amplitude is equal to the high voltage level of the selected logic type Artisan Technology Group Quality Ins...

Страница 48: ...o the connector and the pin footprint while viewing the connector from the bottom Figure 3 10 shows the connector footprint for a PC board The signal pin out for the connector can be obtained from Figure 3 7 on page 35 and Figure 3 8 on page 36 These figures display the pin out diagrams for the N5102A module Device Interface connector Table 3 5 provides the manufacturer and the part numbers for th...

Страница 49: ... Interface Connections Device Interface Mating Connector Figure 3 9 Z Dok Device Interface Mating Connector Layout and Footprint Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 50: ... Interface Connections Device Interface Mating Connector Figure 3 10 Z Dok Device Interface Mating Connector PC Board Foot Print Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 51: ...42 Chapter 3 Device Interface Connections Device Interface Mating Connector Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 52: ...digital signal parameters Clock Timing on page 44 Data Types on page 58 Connecting the Clock Source and the Device Under Test on page 60 Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode on page 62 Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode on page 71 Error Messages on page 80 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 53: ... The clock rate and sample rate are usually the same They will differ when serial mode is selected or when there are multiple clocks per sample Figure 4 1 Data Setup Menu for a Parallel Port Configuration The N5102A module clock rate is set using the Clock Rate softkey and has a range of 1 kHz to 400 MHz The sample rate is automatically calculated and has a range of 1 kHz to 100 MHz These ranges c...

Страница 54: ...VTTL or CMOS logic type yields the following values in serial mode Clock rate of 5 kHz through 150 MHz Sample rate of 1 kHz through 30 MHz Refer to Table 4 3 and Table 4 4 for the serial clock rates Table 4 1 Warranted Parallel Output Level Clock Rates and Maximum Clock Rates Logic Type Warranted Level Clock Rates Maximum Clock Rates typical IQ Signal Type IF Signal Type1 1 The IF signal type is n...

Страница 55: ...le is always set to one Refer to Table 4 5 for the Output mode parallel and parallel interleaved port configuration clock rates LVTTL and CMOS 1 x word size kHz 150 MHz Table 4 4 Input Serial Clock Rates Logic Type Data Type Minimum Rate Maximum Rate LVDS Samples 1 x word size kHz 400 Pre FIR Samples 1 x word size kHz the smaller of 501 x word size MHz or 400 MHz LVTTL and CMOS N A 1 x word size k...

Страница 56: ...xternally through the Device Interface connector Table 4 5 Output Parallel and Parallel Interleaved Clock Rates Logic Type Signal Type Minimum Rate Maximum Rate LVDS IQ 1 x clocks sample kHz the smaller of 100 x clocks sample MHz or 400 MHz IF 4 kHz 400 MHz Other IQ 1 x clocks sample kHz the smaller of 100 x clocks sample MHz or 150 MHz IF 4 kHz 150 MHz Table 4 6 Input Parallel and Parallel Interl...

Страница 57: ... flexibility of the digital signal interface module allows the setting of arbitrary clock rates for the device under test In general the clock rate inside the ESG PSG will be different from the interface module clock rate so the interface module performs a rate conversion An important aspect of this conversion is to have accurate clock rate information to avoid losing data The module relies on rel...

Страница 58: ...d range Whenever an external clock signal or frequency reference is connected to the BASEBAND GEN REF IN connector its frequency needs to be entered into the current signal generator modulation format For information on the BASEBAND GEN REF IN connector for the ESG refer to the Agilent ESG Vector Signal Generator User s Guide and for the PSG refer to the Agilent PSG Signal Generators User s Guide ...

Страница 59: ... Setup Diagrams for the N5102A Module Clock Signal NOTE Use only one of the two signal generator frequency reference inputs Internally Generated Clock Device DUT Supplied Clock Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 60: ... Operation Clock Timing Externally Supplied Clock NOTE Use only one of the two signal generator frequency reference inputs Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 61: ...lative to the clock rate by a factor equal to the clocks per sample selection For example when four is selected the sample rate is reduced by a factor of four sample rate to clock rate ratio Figure 4 4 demonstrates the clock timing for each clocks per sample selection For input mode the clocks per sample setting is always one Figure 4 4 Clock Sample Timing for Parallel Port Configuration 1 Sample ...

Страница 62: ... a factor of four I sample Q sample Clock 4 bits per word 4 bits per word 1 Sample Period 2 Clocks Per Sample 2 Clocks I sample Q sample Sample rate decreases by a factor of two Clock 4 bits per word 4 bits per word Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 63: ...eduction in the sample rate relative to the clock rate The clocks per sample selection is the ratio of the reduction Figure 4 5 shows each of the clocks per sample selections for a parallel IQ interleaved port configuration using a word sized of four bits and the clock timing relative to the I and Q samples For a parallel QI interleaved port configuration just reverse the I and Q sample positions ...

Страница 64: ...ple 4 bits per word clock periods the sample rate is decreased by a factor of four 1 Sample Period 2 Clocks Per Sample 2 Clocks The I sample is transmitted for one clock period and the Q sample is transmitted during the second Clock Q sample 4 bits per word I sample 4 bits per word clock period the sample rate decreases by a factor of two Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed...

Страница 65: ...er than 200 MHz The skew is displayed in nanoseconds with a maximum range of 5 ns using a maximum of 127 discrete steps Both the skew range and the number of discrete steps are variable with a dependency on the clock rate The skew range decreases as the clock rate is increased and increases as the clock rate is decreased The maximum skew range is reached at a clock rate of approximately 99 MHz and...

Страница 66: ...re 4 7 Clock Phase and Skew Adjustments Clock skew adjustment 90 degree phase adjustment Clock Phase adjusted skew adjusted clock clock Data Phase and Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 67: ...een 50 MHz and 100 MHz Selecting Pre FIR Samples sends unfiltered samples to the digital module at a rate equal to the sample rate of the current format Input Mode When the data type is Samples the data samples coming through the digital module are injected at a point that bypasses the filtering process If Pre FIR Samples is selected the data samples are injected before the filtering process The m...

Страница 68: ...parameters Table 4 7 Maximum Sample Rate for Selected Filter Filter Maximum Rate Gaussian Nyquist Root Nyquist Rectangle Edge UN3 4 GSM Gaussian IS 95 IS 95 w EQ 50 MHz IS 95 Mod IS 95 Mod w EQ 25 MHz APCO 25 C4FM 12 5 MHz Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 69: ...rface connector on the interface module communicates using high speed digital data Use ESD precautions to eliminate potential damage when making connections Figure 4 8 Example Setup using the ESG PSG 10 MHz Frequency Reference NOTE You must disconnect the digital bus cable and the digital module while downloading firmware to the ESG PGSG Signal generator 10 MHz Out Freq Ref connector Device interf...

Страница 70: ... connector suited for the application NOTE If the Device Interface mating connector is used with the device under test refer to Figure 4 8 for the device interface connection and connect the device to the N5102A module Then proceed to Operating the N5102A Module in Output Mode on page 62 or Operating the N5102A Module in Input Mode on page 71 4 Refer to Figure 4 8 Connect the break out board to th...

Страница 71: ...d file using the Dual ARB player For information on configuring the ESG refer to the Agilent ESG Vector Signal Generator User s Guide and for configuring the PSG refer to the Agilent PSG Signal Generators User s Guide 1 Preset the signal generator 2 Select the modulation format TDMA Custom and so forth and set the desired parameters 3 Turn on the modulation format Accessing the N5102A Module User ...

Страница 72: ...sted A caution message is displayed whenever a change is made to the logic types and a softkey selection appears requesting confirmation 3 Refer to Figure 4 10 Press the Port Configuration softkey In this menu select either a serial parallel or parallel interleaved data transmission NOTE Within the data and clock setup softkey menus some softkeys function relative to the current configuration Soft...

Страница 73: ...efer to Softkey and SCPI Command Descriptions on page 84 1 Refer to Figure 4 11 Press the Data Setup softkey Figure 4 11 Data Setup Menu Location This softkey menu accesses the various parameters that govern the data received by the device under test The status area of the display shows the number of data lines used for both I and Q along with the clock position relative to the data When the port ...

Страница 74: ...e active modulation format This is the preset selection and the one most commonly used However if the device being tested already incorporates FIR filters the Pre FIR Samples selection should be used to avoid double filtering 3 Select the data type that is appropriate for the test 4 Press the Numeric Format softkey From this menu select how the binary values are represented Selecting 2 s complemen...

Страница 75: ... use negation is dependent on the device being tested and how it needs to receive the data 8 Press the Gain Offset Scaling softkey Use the softkeys in this menu for the following functions reduce sample values for both I and Q using the Scaling softkey increase or decrease the sample values independently for I and Q using the I Gain and Q Gain softkeys compensate for or add a DC offset using the I...

Страница 76: ...ure The bottom graphic shows the clock position relative to the data The displayed clock signal will change to reflect the following clocks per sample selection clock phase choice clock skew adjustment clock polarity selection If the device or external clock does not match the frequency one of the following error messages will appear on the ESG PSG 805 Digital module output FIFO overflow error The...

Страница 77: ...enus 3 Select the clocks per sample value to fit the test 4 Press the Clock Source softkey From this menu select the clock signal source With each selection the clock routing display in the signal generator clock setup menu will change to reflect the current clock source This will be indicated by a change in the graphic 5 Select the clock source If External or Device is Selected Press the Clock Ra...

Страница 78: ...k rate setting is changed Refer to Clock Timing for Phase and Skew Adjustments on page 56 7 Enter the required phase adjustment 8 Press the Return softkey to return to the clock setup menu 9 Press the Clock Skew softkey This provides a fine adjustment for the clock relative to its current phase position The skew is a phase adjustment using increments of time This enables greater skew adjustment ca...

Страница 79: ...le Generating Digital Data Press the N5102A Off On softkey to On Digital data is now being transferred through the N5102A module to the device The green status light should be blinking This indicates that the data lines are active If the status light is solidly illuminated not blinking all the data lines are inactive The status light comes on and stays on blinking or solid after the first time the...

Страница 80: ...r Press Aux Fctn N5102A Interface This accesses the UI first level softkey menu shown in Figure 4 15 that is used to configure the digital signal interface module Notice the graphic in the ESG PSG display showing a setup where the N5102A module is generating its own internal clock signal This graphic changes to reflect the current clock source selection Figure 4 15 First Level Softkey Menu Selecti...

Страница 81: ...pe can increase or decrease the signal voltage level To avoid damaging the device and or the N5102A module ensure that both are capable of handling the voltage change 2 Select the logic type required for the device being tested A caution message is displayed whenever a change is made to the logic types and a softkey selection appears asking for confirmation 3 Refer to Figure 4 16 Press the Port Co...

Страница 82: ...A module and the device From this menu the clock signal phase can be changed so the clock occurs during the valid portion of the data Figure 4 18 shows the clock setup menu If the device or external clock does not match the frequency one of the following error messages will appear on the ESG PSG 803 Digital module input FIFO overflow error There are more samples being produced than can be consumed...

Страница 83: ...shows the current clock source that provides the output clock signal at the Clock Out and Device Interface connectors The graphic changes to reflect the clock source selection discussed later in this procedure The bottom graphic shows the clock edges relative to the data The displayed clock signal will change to reflect the following clock phase choice clock skew adjustment clock polarity selectio...

Страница 84: ...al is Selected Using an external frequency reference the N5102A module generates its own internal clock signal The reference frequency signal must be applied to the Freq Ref connector on the digital module a Press the Reference Frequency softkey and enter the frequency of the externally applied frequency reference b Press the Clock Rate softkey and enter the appropriate clock rate Table 4 9 provid...

Страница 85: ... softkey is inactive The skew has discrete values with a range that is dependent on the clock rate Refer to Clock Timing for Phase and Skew Adjustments on page 56 for more information on skew settings 8 Enter the skew adjustment that best positions the clock with the valid portion of the data 9 Press the Clock Polarity Neg Pos softkey to Neg This shifts the clock signal 180 degrees so that the dat...

Страница 86: ...rs that govern the data received by the ESG PSG The status area of the display shows the number of data lines used for both I and Q along with the clock position relative to the data Figure 4 20 shows the data setup menu structure Accesses the data setup menu Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 87: ... more information 3 Select the data type that is appropriate for the test needs 4 Press the Numeric Format softkey From this menu select how the binary values are represented Selecting 2 s complement allows both positive and negative data values Use the Offset Binary selection when components cannot process negative values 5 Select the numeric format required for the test 6 Press the More 1 of 2 s...

Страница 88: ... parameters If the selected data type is Samples the Filter softkey is grayed out inactive For more information on filtering refer to the Agilent ESG Vector Signal Generator User s Guide and for the PSG refer to the Agilent PSG Signal Generators User s Guide Digital Data If the N5102A digital module is not on press Return Return N5102A Off On to On Digital data is now being transferred through the...

Страница 89: ...ference is connected 802 Digital module overrange error The output data is being clipped by the resampler Reduce the scaling under the data menu to correct this problem This error is reported when the output of the resampler is being clipped 803 Digital module input FIFO overflow error There are more samples being produced than can be consumed at the current clock rate Verify that the digital modu...

Страница 90: ...ot locked The clock output may not be valid Please make sure all references and clocks are connected and the module is set up properly This occurs when the output clock modules are not locked This can occur when the externally supplied clock is not stable the module is not set up properly or the internal clock is not locked If the error persists after fixing all external causes then the module may...

Страница 91: ...82 Chapter 4 Operation Error Messages Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 92: ...oftkeys and SCPI commands for the N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module Softkeys and SCPI commands that perform the same function are documented together Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 93: ...actory preset selection With either a serial port configuration or an IF signal type or when in input mode this softkey is not accessible SCPI DIGital CLOCk CPS 1 Digital CLOCk CPS If this command is executed with a serial port configuration or an IF signal type the parameter value is changed but it is not used by the interface module until the port configuration is changed to parallel or parallel...

Страница 94: ...ort configuration in the output mode this softkey selects two clocks per sample With either a serial port configuration or an IF signal type this softkey is not accessible SCPI DIGital CLOCk CPS 2 DIGital CLOCk CPS If this command is executed with a serial port configuration or an IF signal type the parameter value is changed but it is not used by the interface module until the port configuration ...

Страница 95: ... type and voltage are appropriate SCPI DIGital LOGic TYPE CMOS33 DIGital LOGic TYPE 4 For a parallel or parallel interleaved port configuration in the output mode this softkey selects four clocks per sample With either a serial port configuration or an IF signal type this softkey is not accessible SCPI DIGital CLOCk CPS 4 DIGital CLOCk CPS If this command is executed with a serial port configurati...

Страница 96: ... is less than 10 MHz or greater than 200 MHz the resolution of this setting changes to 180 degrees and the maximum phase becomes 180 degrees 180 deg This softkey provides a 180 degree phase adjustment for the clock signal The phase adjustment is relative to the beginning of each sample for a parallel or parallel interleaved data transmission and to each bit during a serial data transmission This f...

Страница 97: ...ilent ESG Vector Signal Generator User s Guide or the Agilent PSG Signal Generators User s Guide Bit Order MSB LSB This softkey selects the bit ordering of the data that is transmitted through the N5102A module MSB This selection transmits the most significant bit MSB on data line zero for both I and Q for a parallel or parallel interleaved port configuration and transmits the MSB as the first bit...

Страница 98: ...OCk POLarity Clock Rate This softkey enables you to adjust the clock rate frequency when the internal clock is used or to enter the clock rate of an external clock source connected at the Ext Clock In connector or supplied through the Device Interface connector The value set with this softkey is also the rate for the output clock signal at the Clock Out connector and the Device Interface connector...

Страница 99: ...l at the Clock Out and Device Interface connectors CAUTION It is important that the signal generator the interface module and the DUT are locked to a common frequency reference Failure to have a common frequency reference may result in a loss of data See Common Frequency Reference on page 48 for information Preset Internal SCPI DIGital CLOCk SOURce EXTernal DEVice INTernal DIGital CLOCk SOURce Clo...

Страница 100: ...sample port configuration data direction and signal type to know the signal generator s current setup Data Negation This softkey accesses a menu that enables you to select either I or Q data negation Negation changes the affected sample by expressing it in two s complement form multiplying by negative one and converting back to the selected numeric format Data Setup This softkey accesses a menu th...

Страница 101: ...lure to have a common frequency reference may result in a loss of data See Common Frequency Reference on page 48 for information SCPI DIGital CLOCk SOURce DEVice DIGital CLOCk SOURce Device Intfc This softkey selects a comprehensive loop back test that validates the delivery of digital data from the digital bus connector on the ESG PSG to the Device Interface output connector on the N5102A module ...

Страница 102: ...2A module You must also set the interface module clock rate to match that of the external clock signal see Clock Rate on page 89 With this selection the external clock is available as an output clock signal at the Clock Out and Device Interface connectors on the N5102A module CAUTION It is important that the signal generator the interface module and the device are locked to a common frequency refe...

Страница 103: ...ort configuration you must query both states frame polarity and port configuration to know the signal generator s current setup Gain Offset Scaling In Output mode this softkey accesses a menu that enables you to adjust the gain DC offset scaling and IQ rotation for the transmitted data I Gain In Output mode this softkey enables you to adjust the gain for the N5102A module I data This is a fine adj...

Страница 104: ...DIGital CLOCk SOURce INTernal DIGital CLOCk SOURce IQ Polarity Neg Pos This softkey sets the polarity of the I and Q data lines for the N5102A module Neg The data on both the I and Q data lines are inverted A digital one is represented by a low logic level at the output Pos The polarity of the output data matches the input data A digital one is represented by a high logic level at the output Prese...

Страница 105: ...naling LVDS CAUTION Changing the logic type changes the voltage levels To avoid potential damage to your device or the N5102A module first verify that the new logic type and voltage are appropriate SCPI DIGital LOGic TYPE LVDS DIGital LOGic TYPE LVTTL This softkey sets the logic type for the N5102A module to a low voltage TTL signal CAUTION Changing the logic type changes the voltage levels To avo...

Страница 106: ...02A Interface is on the ESG PSG continuously polls the N5102A module to ensure it is connected If the ESG PSG determines that the N5102A module is not connected it reports an error This also occurs if power is not supplied to the N5102A module via the included power supply If the module is disconnected while on the interface turns off and reports an error NOTE If the softkey selection is On while ...

Страница 107: ...at TCOMplement OBINary DIGital DATA NFORmat Offset Binary This softkey sets the N5102A module data format to an offset binary representation of the data values SCPI DIGital DATA NFORmat OBINary DIGital DATA NFORmat Pass Through Preset This softkey enables you to transmit data through the digital module with no modifications The resample ratio is set to 1 by adjusting the clock rate to match the ba...

Страница 108: ...red through the N5102A module When an ARB modulation format is on this softkey is not accessible In the Input mode this data type limits the clock rate to 50 MHz for filters with a width 16 symbols and 25 MHz for filters with a symbol width SCPI DIGital DATA TYPE PFSamples DIGital DATA TYPE If this command is executed while an ARB modulation format is active the parameter choice is changed but it ...

Страница 109: ...e Internal source selection this softkey enables you to specify the frequency of the external reference supplied to the Freq Ref connector The specified frequency enables the internal source of the N5102A module to lock onto the externally supplied reference CAUTION The module can lock onto a signal that is close to the specified reference frequency If you specify a frequency that is different fro...

Страница 110: ...st as pass or fail Samples This softkey selects ESG PSG filtered samples as the baseband data This is the factory preset data type When an ARB modulation format is on this softkey is not accessible SCPI DIGital DATA TYPE Samples DIGital DATA TYPE If this command is executed while an ARB modulation format is active the parameter choice is changed but it is not used by the signal generator until a r...

Страница 111: ...tal signal type for the output of the N5102A module For a serial port configuration and input mode this softkey is grayed out inactive and IQ shows as the signal type IQ The output of the N5102A module is digital IQ data which is applicable to both parallel parallel interleaved and serial port configurations IF The digital I and Q samples are combined and modulated on an intermediate frequency IF ...

Страница 112: ...always be on the same data line and the LSB will move depending on the number of bits in the word When LSB is selected the LSB of the data will always be on the same data line and the MSB will move depending on the number of bits in the word This feature is only available in parallel modes Preset MSB SCPI DIGital DATA ALIGnment MSB LSB DIGital DATA ALIGnment Word Size This softkey sets the number ...

Страница 113: ...104 Chapter 5 Softkeys and SCPI Commands Softkey and SCPI Command Descriptions Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 114: ...ubleshooting the N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module If You Encounter a Problem on page 106 Replaceable Parts on page 112 Returning an Instrument to Agilent Technologies on page 113 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 115: ...ollowing table to begin troubleshooting NOTE If new firmware is downloaded to the ESG PSG while the digital module is connected you must power cycle the digital module to restore normal operation Disconnect the power supply from the digital module and then reconnect it This will preset the digital module Symptom Action Power LED is off Go to Checking Power Problems on page 107 Fails Operation Veri...

Страница 116: ...A module DC power receptacle If this does not solve the problem go to step 2 to check the power supply 2 Using a DVM check the power supply output When you connect the power supply to the module the green Power LED should light If the Power LED does not light If the output voltage is not correct replace the power supply refer to Replaceable Parts on page 112 If the output voltage is correct the pr...

Страница 117: ...n returning the module N5102A Digital Bus Test Replace the Digital Bus cable See page 112 for information on replaceable parts Testing indicates a problem with the signal generator Send the signal generator to Agilent for service See page 113 for details Digital Bus Cable Test page 11 Signal Generator Digital Bus Test Cycle the power on the N5102A digital module The system is operating correctly p...

Страница 118: ... connectors 3 Select and run the Device Interface test a On the signal generator press Aux Fctn N5102A Interface Diagnostics Loop Back Test Type Device Intfc Note that the test selection in parentheses below the Loop Back Test Type softkey updates to reflect the current test b Press Run Loop Back Test Because all signal generator modulation formats and the N5102A module interface must be off befor...

Страница 119: ...communication path from the Digital Bus connector on the signal generator to the end of the digital bus cable It requires the use of the digital bus loop back fixture 1 Disconnect the digital bus cable from the N5102A module 2 Check the connectors on the digital bus loop back fixture shown at right to ensure that they are clean and undamaged then connect it securely to the digital bus cable in pla...

Страница 120: ...erator and connect the digital bus loop back fixture securely in its place 3 Select and run the Signal Generator Digital Bus test On the signal generator press Loop Back Test Type SigGen Dig Bus Run Loop Back Test Results Pass The problem is with the digital bus cable replace the cable see Replaceable Parts on page 112 Fail The problem is with the signal generator send the signal generator to Agil...

Страница 121: ...d I O Dual 20 Pin Board N5102 63004 Continental Europe 8120 1692 Differential I O 38 Pin Board N5102 63005 United States and Canada 120V 8120 1521 Differential I O Dual 100 Pin Board N5102 63006 Switzerland 8120 2296 Single Ended I O 68 Pin Board N5102 63007 Denmark 8120 2957 N5102A User s Guide N5102 90001 South Africa and India 8120 4600 Documentation CD N5102 90002 Japan 8120 4754 Power Supply ...

Страница 122: ...tacting Agilent Online assistance www agilent com find assist United States tel 1 800 452 4844 Latin America tel 305 269 7500 fax 305 269 7599 Canada tel 1 877 894 4414 fax 905 282 6495 Europe tel 31 20 547 2323 fax 31 20 547 2390 New Zealand tel 0 800 738 378 fax 64 4 495 8950 Japan tel 81 426 56 7832 fax 81 426 56 7840 Australia tel 1 800 629 485 fax 61 3 9210 5947 Asia Call Center Numbers Count...

Страница 123: ...114 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Returning an Instrument to Agilent Technologies Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Страница 124: ...pment 4 cleaning suggestions 7 clock adjustment coarse 88 fine 89 phase and skew 56 clock in ext connector 20 clock lines device interface connector 37 clock out connector 20 clock phase softkeys 0 deg 84 180 deg 87 90 deg 87 Clock Phase 88 Clock Polarity Neg Pos softkey 89 clock rate limits logic type output 44 Clock Rate softkey 89 clock rates 44 clock settings 66 73 clock setup softkeys Clock P...

Страница 125: ...g 64 76 data polarity frame marker 93 IQ data 95 data rate See Clocks Per Sample data setup softkeys Bit Order MSB LSB 88 Data Negation 91 Data Setup 91 Data Type 91 Frame Polarity Neg Pos 93 Gain Offset Scaling 94 IQ Polarity Neg Pos 95 Negate I Data Off On 97 Negate Q Data Off On 98 Numeric Format 98 Signal Type IQ IF 102 Word Size 103 data type softkeys Data Type 91 Pre FIR Samples 99 Samples 1...

Страница 126: ...ock source selection 68 75 External softkey 93 F failures See troubleshooting features 16 Filter softkey 93 filtered unfiltered samples 65 78 filtering data pre or post 91 fir filtering data selecting 91 formula skew discrete steps 56 Frame Polarity Neg Pos softkey 93 freq ref connector 19 frequency output limits clock rates logic levels 44 frequency reference common 48 hookup diagrams 50 softkey ...

Страница 127: ...5102A Dig Bus softkey 96 N5102A Interface softkey 97 Negate I Data Off On softkey 97 Q Data Off On softkey 98 negation description 66 79 numeric format selection 65 78 numeric format softkeys 2 s compliment 85 Numeric Format 98 Offset Binary 98 O offset I Offset softkey 94 Offset Binary softkey 98 Q Offset softkey 100 offset binary use 65 78 operation verification 11 options required signal genera...

Страница 128: ...st softkey 101 S safety information 2 sample clocks per softkey 90 rates 44 rates parallel parallel intrlvd port configuration 46 rates serial port configuration 45 type selection 65 78 Samples softkey 101 Scaling softkey 101 SCSI style connector 68 pin 31 serial clock and sample rates 45 clock timing 56 frame marker polarity 93 port configuration selection 99 softkey 102 service contacting Agilen...

Страница 129: ...ing 96 selecting menu 93 system 109 troubleshooting diagnostics running 108 overview 105 replaceable parts 112 service contacts 113 U unfiltered filtered samples 65 78 unfiltered DC supply 38 user interface location module 62 71 V VCCIO device interface connector 38 ventilation requirements 5 verification operation 11 W warranted logic output clock rates 44 Word Size softkey 103 Artisan Technology...

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