The Agilent N6030A is a high-performance 15-bit, 1.25 GS/s PXI/CompactPCI arbitrary waveform generator designed for creating complex wideband waveforms. It offers 500 MHz of modulation bandwidth per channel and over 65 dBc of SFDR, making it ideal for testing radar, satellite, and frequency agile systems.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | PXI, CompactPCI |
| Bus Interface | PXI/CompactPCI |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | +3.3 VDC (2.0 A), +5 VDC (3.2 A), +12 VDC (1.0 A), -12 VDC (0.2 A) via backplane; 37 W total power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 60.3 mm × 128.7 mm × 213.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
Channel Configuration & Core Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| DAC Resolution | 15 bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 GS/s |
| Output Configuration | Differential and single-ended |
Arbitrary Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz per channel |
| Modulation Bandwidth | 500 MHz per channel |
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | >65 dBc |
| Maximum Waveform Memory Depth | Up to 16 MS (optional) |
| Maximum Definable Waveform Segments | Up to 32,768 |
| Maximum Unique Definable Sequences | Up to 16,000 |
Trigger & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Multiple Module Synchronization | Supported |
System Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Control | MATLAB |
Physical Characteristics & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 3U PXI / CompactPCI |
| Module Width | 3 slots |
Sequencing & Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Bandwidth (with Wideband I/Q Upconverter) | 1 GHz |
Output Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Distortion (<10 MHz) | < -65 dBc |
| Harmonic Distortion (<100 MHz) | < -50 dBc |
| Harmonic Distortion (<500 MHz) | < -40 dBc |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (<100 MHz) | < -75 dBc |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (<500 MHz) | < -65 dBc |
| Noise Floor (10 MHz to 500 MHz) | -150 dBm/Hz (typical) |
| Rise/Fall Time (10% to 90%) | < 450 ps |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω (differential) |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 1 Vpp (differential, into 100 Ω) |
Clocks and Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Clock Sample Rate | 1.25 GS/s |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Clock Input Frequency | 200 MHz to 1.25 GHz |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Triggers & Markers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Outputs | 2 (front panel SMA connectors, adjustable delay) |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Front Panel Connectors | SMA (differential analog outputs, external clock/ref input, triggers, markers) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,300 m |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 95% at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Flatness | ±0.5 dB (DC to 500 MHz) |
Analog Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programmable Attenuation Range | 0 to 31.5 dB |
| Programmable Attenuation Resolution | 0.5 dB |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Waveform Length | 320 samples |
| Waveform Length Resolution | 8 samples |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 300 | Dynamic Image Rejection |
| Option 008 | 8 MSample Memory per Channel |
| Option 016 | 16 MSample Memory per Channel |
Software & Drivers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver Support | IVI-COM, IVI-C, LabVIEW |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)
Applications
Radar, satellite, and frequency agile system testing; wideband RF/IF subsystem simulation