3152A User Manual
Racal Instruments
©
2001
Getting Started 1-3
The Model 3152A waveform synthesizer is a digital instrument.
Besides standard waveforms, any waveform generated must first
be loaded into the arbitrary waveform memory. The arbitrary
waveform memory is a bank of 8-bit words. Each word
represents a point on the waveform. Each word has a horizontal
address that can range from 0 to 523288) and a vertical address
that can range from -2048 to +2047 (12 bits). Using a high
speed clocking circuit, the digital contents of the arbitrary
waveform memory are extracted and routed to the D/A
converter. The D/A converts the digital data to an analog signal,
and the output amplifier completes the task by amplifying or
attenuating the signal at the output connector.
The Model 3152A is fully programmable using SCPI commands
and syntax. There are two ways to program the Model 3152A,
the first being low level programming of each individual
parameter. The second alternative is to use the
VXIplug&play
soft front panel for high level programming. The
VXIplug&play
soft front panel simulates a mechanical front panel with the
necessary push buttons, displays and dials to operate the Model
3152A as a bench-top instrument. The Model 3152A will not
operate without being programmed. Therefore, it is
recommended that the user become familiar with its basic
features, functions and programming concepts as described in
this and the following chapters.
Options
A number of options are offered with the Model 3152A.
Compare the option number with the number that is printed on
the instrument to verify which of the options is installed in your
instrument. Note that all Model 3152A options are installed in the
factory. Contact your nearest Racal representative if the number
printed on the case does not reflect the correct version ordered.
The list of available Model 3152A options is given below:
407808-001 - Model 3152A - 100MS/s Waveform Synthesizer,
w/64K RAM
407808-003 - Model 3152A - 100MS/s Waveform Synthesizer,
w/512K RAM
407508-011 - Model 3152A - 100MS/s Waveform Synthesizer,
w/64K RAM, 1ppm
407508-013 - Model 3152A - 100MS/s Waveform Synthesizer,
w/512K RAM, 1ppm
407808-203 - Model 3152A - 100MS/s Waveform Synthesizer,
w/512K RAM, Tektronix VX4750 Emulation
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