Atec Agilent-N6030A - Manual (Page 2)

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Generate wide bandwidth and
wide dynamic range signals, simultaneously
Figure 1. Generate wideband waveforms with unprecedented signal fidelity.
The N6030A is a 4 slot 3U Compact-
PCI module that offers dual differ-
ential output channels to drive both
single-ended and balanced designs.
The AWG also supports advanced
sequencing and triggering modes to
create event-based signal simula-
tions. Multiple N6030A modules can
be synchronized for the generation
of phase-coherent, multi-emitter
scenarios. Waveform development
tasks are simplified using the AWG’s
numerous programmatic interfaces
including complete instrument control
from the MATLAB ® command line.
When the N6030A is combined
with a wideband I/Q upconverter,
modulation bandwidths of 1 GHz can
be realized at micro wave frequencies
for authentic signal simulations for IF
and RF subsystem test.1
The N6030A gives designers access
to the most advanced Digital-to-
Analog (DAC) technology available
in a commercial AWG. Each module
incorporates two high-speed DACs to
create 500 MHz of signal bandwidth
and ≤ -65 dBc spurious free dynamic
range (SFDR) across each channel.
Users have the choice of driving their
designs differentially from the DAC
outputs or single-ended through
multiple signal-conditioning paths. Al-
though some AWGs require users to
make a trade-off between the number
of output channels and differential
outputs, the N6030A provides both
– allowing you to drive your designs
and eliminating the need for baluns or
hybrids in the test path. In addition,
each channel can output waveforms
as an IF or as a baseband signal for
I/Q upconversion.
1. Agilent E8267D PSG signal generator with
Option 016, wideband I/O inputs or Agilent
N8212A performance vector upconvertor
with Option 016; either option could be
used.
Unprecedented performance