Atec Tektronix-AWG7000 Series - Manual (Page 4)

Data Sheet
Additional Software Application Tools
Extending Waveform Generation
RFXpress (RFX100)
RFXpress is a software package that synthesizes digitally modulated
baseband, IF, and RF signals. It takes IQ, IF, and RF signal generation to
the next level and fully exploits the wideband signal generation capabilities
of Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs). Supporting a wide range of
modulations, as well as the symbol map functions, the software allows you
to define your own modulation.
UWB-WiMedia signal creation, a software module for RFXpress, has the
capability to digitally synthesize and generate RF signals in Band Groups 1
and 2 of the UWB spectrum. As per the latest WiMedia specification, signals
will band hop in real-time over 1.5 GHz modulation bandwidth including all
the different preamble synchronization sequences, cover sequences, TFCs,
and band groups. All six band groups (BG1 to BG6) can be generated
with band hopping in either IQ or IF. The conformance mode enables you
to generate all signals that conform to WiMedia’s specifications, while the
custom mode allows you to adjust the signals for stress and margin testing.
SerialXpress ® (SDX100)
SerialXpress enables creation of exact waveforms required for
thorough and repeatable design validation, margin/characterization, and
conformance testing of high-speed serial data receivers. It considerably
simplifies the signal creation and Jitter simulations, thus reducing overall
development and test time. In addition to supporting generation of Jitter
(Random, Periodic (sinusoidal), ISI, and DCD) SerialXpress also supports
SSC, pre-emphasis, and noise addition. This allows the user to create a
combination of various impairments simultaneously to stress the receiver.
Both RFXpress and SerialXpress are powerful easy-to-use software
packages to synthesize RF and high-speed serial data signals respectively
for arbitrary waveform generators (AWG). It runs as an integral part of the
AWG7000 Series arbitrary waveform generators or from an external PC.
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