Keysight M8196A – Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
Introduction
The Keysight M8196A is a 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator with highest
bandwidth and channel density. It offers up to 4 x 512 kSa waveform memory. The
M8196A is ideally suited to address following key applications:
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Coherent optical – a single M8196A module can generate 2 independent
I/Q baseband signals (dual polarization = 4 channels) at 64 Gbaud and
beyond.
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Multi-level / Multi-channel digital signals – generate NRZ, PAM4, PAM8,
DMT, etc. signals at up to 56 Gbaud. Embed/De-embed channels, add
Jitter, ISI, noise and other distortions.
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Physics, chemistry, and electronics research – generate any mathematically
defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses and extremely
wideband chirps.
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Wideband RF/µW – generate extremely wideband RF signals with an
instantaneous bandwidth of DC to 32 GHz for
aerospace/defense/communication applications.
Features and
Benefits
The M8196A is an arbitrary waveform generator with highest sample rate,
bandwidth, and channel density:
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Sample rate up to 92 GSa/s (on each channel)
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Analog bandwidth: 32 GHz
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Vertical resolution: 8 bits
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1, 2, or 4 differential channels per 1-slot high AXIe module (number of
channels is software upgradable)
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Built-in frequency and phase response calibration
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Amplitude up to 1 Vpp (single ended) (2 Vpp (differential))
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VT
Rise,20%...80%
T
Fall,20%...80%
:9 ps (typ.)
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Ultra low intrinsic Random Jitter RJ
rms
< 130 fs
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Form factor: 1-slot AXIe module controlled via external PC or embedded
AXIe system controller M9536A
