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1 Introducing the N8241/2A AWGs
The N8241A and N8242A are wideband arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs)
capable of creating high-resolution waveforms for radar, satellite and frequency
agile communication systems. Each channel of the AWGs operates at 1.25 GSa/s.
The N8241A features 15 bits of vertical resolution and the N8242A 10 bits. Both
AWGs offer dual differential output channels to drive both single-ended and
balanced designs.
The AWGs include a complete software suite to speed waveform development and
system integration supporting MATLAB
®
, LABVIEW, and IVI-C programmatic
interfaces.
Front Panel Interface 16
Rear Panel Interface 21
Graphical User Interface (GUI) 23
Getting Started 24
System Requirements 24
N8241/2A Installation 24
Verifying System Operation 29
System Set Up 29
Waveform Generation 29
Shutting Down the System 32
Maintenance 33