3152B User Manual
Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
1-8 Introduction
EADS North America Test and Services
Signal Integrity
As technology evolves and new devices are developed each day,
faster and more complex
signals
are needed to simulate and
stimulate these new devices. Using the latest technology, the
3152B has the highest bandwidth in its class, enabling it to
accurately duplicate and simulate high frequency test signals. With
its
outstanding
sample clock generator range, 16-bit vertical
resolution and its high output voltage amplifier that has an output
bandwidth of over 100 MHz, one can create mathematical profiles,
download the coordinates to the instrument and be assured that the
waveforms are generated without compromising signal fidelity or
system integrity.
Frequency Agility
The 3152B has two separate internal clock sources:
•
Sample clock generator: The sample clock generator clocks the
standard, arbitrary, and sequenced waveforms
•
Direct digital synthesis (DDS) circuit: The DDS circuit generates
amplitude and frequency related modulation throughout the
entire amplitude and frequency ranges of the 3152B. This mode
is useful for wideband FM, sweep, FSK, PSK, ASK, AM, and
frequency hopping, as well as simultaneous sweeping of
frequency, amplitude, and phase (3D modulation).
Amplitude
The output level is programmable from 20 mVp-p to 32 Vp-p into an
open circuit, or 10
mVp-p to 16
Vp-p into a 50
Ω
load. A
programmable offset shifts the output in either the positive or
negative direction.
Remote Control
As with any other VXIbus instrument, the 3152B must be used with
a host computer. All of its functions, modes, and parameters are
fully programmable using one of the following three ways:
•
L
ow-level programming. Use SCPI commands to program each
individual parameter.
•
ArbConnection. Use the ArbConnection virtual front panel on
the computer screen, which simulates a mechanical front panel.
It has push-buttons, displays, and dials to simulate the look and
feel of a bench-top instrument.
•
Instrument drivers. Use a high-level driver, such as,
VXIplug&play, IVI or LabVIEW, with your own program to
control the 3152B.
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