General Description:
The Euvis AWG801 modules generate arbitrary CW waveforms with sampling rates up to 8 GSPS. The on-board SRAMs provide up to 8M x 12-bit data memory. The AWG modules can be controlled by a PC via a USB interface or can work alone with pre-stored waveforms. The sole RF input is a single-ended clock source CKIP, which can be operated up to 4 GHz with minimum power of 2 dBm. The RF outputs of the module are comprised of differential analog outputs, with 50-ohm back termination. The module accepts a high-speed trigger signal and generates synchronization outputs and three programmable marker signals. The waveform generation can be in continuous or burst/pulse mode. The waveform contents can be dynamically changed using the user page selection. Programmable profile option facilitates compound waveforms. The companion API provides an interface for software development.
Key Features:
- 12-bit DAC with 10-bit linearity
- Standard sampling rate: 8 GSPS
- Optional sampling rate range: 4 GSPS ~ 8 GSPS
- Up to 8M x 12-bit words memory depth with multi-page configuration
- Up to 1 millisecond waveform at 8 GSPS
- Accepts external trigger and generates marker signal (programmable)
- Programmable cyclic length
- USB 2.0 compliant interface (other interfaces available upon request)
- 12V power supply
- User-friendly input data formats and various built-in waveforms
- Companion API and software drivers for easy system development
Applications:
The flexibility of Euvis AWG modules to generate arbitrary patterns with high sample rates, dynamic page selection, and continuous or burst mode operation allow the AWG to be used for a variety of applications, such as:
- Linear Frequency Modulation (LFM) and chirping
- Frequency Modulated Continuous-wave radar (FMCW)
- Agile LO frequency synthesis
- Electronic warfare
- RF signal source generation
- Fast frequency hopping
- VSAT satellite communications
- Test and measurement equipment
Board Photo
Graphical User Interface Application
» To download the AWG Software, API, and Manual, please click here.
Functional Specifications:
| GENERAL | |
| DAC Resolution | 11 bits |
| Running Modes |
Continuous
Triggered Continuous Triggered Burst |
| User Interface |
USB
GUI for Windows XP and Win 7 |
| INPUT CLOCK | |
| Type | Single Ended, 50 ohm terminated |
| Connector Type | SMA |
| Frequency Range |
Standard: 4 GHz
Optional: 2 GHz to 4 GHz |
| Power Level | 2 dBm to 12 dBm |
| OUTPUT | |
| Type | Differential, 50 ohm terminated |
| Connector Type | SMA |
| Output Rate | 4 Gsps to 8 Gsps for AWG801 |
| Output Level | -635 mV to 0 V |
| Output Power | -4 dBm to 0 dBm |
| Residual Phase Noise @ 10kHz from Carrier | -130 dBc/Hz |
| Output Return Loss | 15 dB |
| TRIGGER | |
| Connector | SMA |
| Source | External or Software |
| Recommended External Trigger | 1.6 Vpp, offset 0.8V from ground |
| WAVEFORMS | |
| Max Waveform Length | 7,864,320 samples |
| Minimum Waveform Length (continuous) | 256 samples |
| Minimum Waveform Length (burst) | 1536 samples |
| MARKERS | |
| Number of Markers | 3 |
| Marker 1 Level | 1.8 V HSTL Class I |
| Marker 2 Level | LVCMOS33 |
| Marker 2 Additional Features | Polarity, Enable, Filter |
| Marker 3 Level | LVCMOS33 |
| Marker 3 Additional Features | Polarity, Enable |
| Marker Length | User defined |
| Minimum Marker Length | 64 samples for AWG801 |
| API | |
CLR Language Support:
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| OPTIONS | |
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Programmable Profiles
Variable Clock Frequency |
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Electrical Specifications:
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
| Output Level | Vout | -635 | 0 | mV | |
| Output Power | Pout | -4 | 0 | dBm | |
| Output Phase Noise | Nφ | -130 | dBc/Hz | ||
| Output Port Return Loss | RLRF | 15 | dB |
Waveform Generation Modes:
The module can be operated in three waveform generation modes: Free Run/Continuous mode, Triggered Free Run mode and Triggered Burst mode.
Free Run / Infinite Loop Mode
In Free Run mode, the module starts waveform generation by a Restart command from the GUI or API-based
applications. Once the waveform starts, the module repeats the waveform continuously. There is no latency between
two consecutive waveforms. The following waveform starts right after the end of the preceding waveform. The waveform
generation can be aborted by an Abort command from the GUI or API-based applications.
Triggered Free Run Mode
In Triggered Free Run mode, the operation manner is similar to that in Free Run mode
except for the start of waveform. The waveform generation is initiated by a trigger signal. In order to accept the
upcoming trigger signals, the module has to be armed prior the instance of the trigger signals. Trigger signals
happening before the module is armed will be ignored. An Arm command from the GUI or API-based applications
can be used to arm the module. Once the module is armed, it waits for the trigger signal. The waveform generation
starts after the falling edge of the trigger signal. The trigger signal can be mainly applied via the TRIGGER SMA
connector or provided by a command Trigger via the GUI or API-based applications.
Triggered Burst Mode
In Triggered Burst mode, the module starts waveform generation when it is armed and receives the trigger
signal as in the Triggered Free Run mode. Instead of repeating continuously, the waveform starts, repeats,
and stops after finite repetitions. The number of the repetitions can be specified by a property Loop Count
via the GUI or the API-based applications. The Loop Count can be set from 1 to 255. Similarly, trigger signals
happening before the waveform stops will be ignored. Once the waveform stops, the module will arm itself
automatically and wait for the next trigger signal.
An example of Burst Mode appears in the following image:
The following figure shows waveform generation for different Loop Counts: 1, 2, and 3.
Programmable Profiles (*option)
In normal burst mode, the AWG can only output one waveform specified in the user page for each trigger signal. To change the waveform, users have to set the user page in the operations. Setting the user page or other relevent parameters may not be practical for tight timing and sophisticated waveform sequences.
With programmable profiles, users can specify user page sequences, loop counts, and auto trigger periods in the "Programmable Profiles" dialog window in the GUI or by API methods.
Each separate waveform is downloaded to separate user pages and the sequence in which the waveforms are
output is defined in the "User Page Sequence" textbox at the top. In the example above, the sequence
of waveforms would be Userpage 0, Userpage 2, Userpage 1, Userpage 0, Userpage 2 and so on.
Users can also define the loop count for each trigger signal. The loop count sequence is defined in the "Loop Count Sequence" textbox. In the example above, Userpage 0 will loop 3 times back to back for the first trigger signal, then Userpage 2 will loop once for the second trigger signal, and finally, Userpage 1 will loop twice for the third trigger signal. The number of loop count sequence does not necessarily have to match up with the number of user page sequence. For example you can have a sequence of 3 user pages but you may only have 2 loop count sequences. If the Loop Count Sequence was defined as "3,1" in the above then Userpage 0 will loop 3 times back to back, then Userpage 2 will loop once, then Userpage 1 will loop 3 times, then Userpage 0 will loop 1 time and so on.
The third profile is for the auto trigger period. In normal operation, auto trigger period is a constant, which is specified in the Auto Trig textbox. With the programmable profile option, users can program the periods of auto trigger signal to match the timing requirements for compound waveforms generated by the userpage and loop count profiles.
The image below shows a graphical representation of the waveforms depicted in the GUI screenshot above.
The GUI screenshot below demonstrates a different programmable profile. For this profile, you will
notice that there are 3 user pages but only 2 values each for the loop count and auto trigger sequences.
For this example, the Userpage sequence will be: Userpage 0, Userpage 2, Userpage 1, Userpage 0, Userpage 2,
Userpage 1, and so on. The loop count sequence will be: 3 loops, 1 loop, 3 loops, 1 loop, 3 loops, and so
on. The auto-trigger period sequence will be: 100 us, 60 us, 100 us, 60 us, 100 us, and so on.
Board Diagram:
| Board Dimensions | |
| Length | 11 inches* |
| Width | 6.5 inches* |
| Height | 1.75 inches with heat sinks
(0.6 inches without heat sinks) |
* for build EB53_30 only
Detailed Datasheet:
To get the complete AWG801 datasheet, please click here.
Email: info@euvis.com to get pricing information.