68 Chapter 3
Theory of Operation
N8241/2A Block Diagram
N8241/2A Block Diagram
The N8241A and N8242A Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) are dual
channel AWGs that offer wide bandwidth as well as excellent signal fidelity. The
AWG was developed incorporating a high performance Agilent digital-to-analog
converter (DAC) designed to clock up to 1.25 GHz. The N8241A has 15 bits of
vertical resolution and the N8242A 10 bits. The DACs are fully differential and the
AWGs support both single-ended and differential outputs through the analog signal
conditioning path.
The AWGs support advanced sequencing and triggering modes that enable
event-based signal simulations. The DSP forms the heart of the sequencer storing
the information used to define the order that stored waveforms are played.
The AWGs are also designed to enable synchronization of multiple units.
N is the Sync clock prescaler divide ratio. Refer to “Synchronous Triggers”.
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