Keysight M8100A Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
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Applications
• Coherent Optical Applications - The M8199A is the ideal solution to test
various optical systems from discrete components like optical power
amplifiers to more complex dual polarization systems such as optical
modulators or optical receivers. Even for tests of signal processor ASICs
or algorithm, the M8199A is an excellent signal source to provide
stressed signals to these devices.
• Multi-Level/Multi-Channel Digital Signals - the M8199A is the right
tool that provides the flexibility for advanced research on improved and
more advanced modulation formats to boost transmission rates to the
next level. Interleaving can boost the sample rate to 256 GSa/s,
enabling symbol rates beyond 128 GBaud.
• Wideband RF Signal Generation in Wireless and Aerospace/Defense
applications - Latest developments in radar and wireless technologies
require signals with modulation bandwidths beyond 10 GHz, in some
cases up to 30 GHz, with good signal quality. Generating those signals
on an IF rather than I/Q is another important capability to support these
applications.
• Physics, Chemistry and General-Purpose Electronics Research - The
M8199A AWG allows users to generate any arbitrary waveform that can
be mathematically described. E.g. a signal calculated in MATLAB can
be downloaded directly into the M8199A.
This includes ultra-short, yet precise pulses down to 5 ps pulse width or
extremely short, wideband RF pulses and chirps which are needed to
investigate in chemical reactions, elementary particle excitation and
quantum effects.
