The Keysight N8241A is a high-performance, 15-bit arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) designed in a compact 1U LXI Class A compliant form factor. Combining dual-channel high resolution with sample rates up to 1.25 GS/s and an analog bandwidth up to 500 MHz, it is optimized for demanding radar, satellite, and digital wireless communication applications where high fidelity and precise signal generation are critical.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (LXI Class A), USB 2.0 |
| Display | None (status LED indicators only) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213 mm × 43.6 mm × 368 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 |
Channel Configuration & Core Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| DAC Resolution | 15 bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 GS/s (Option 125) / 625 MS/s (Option 062) |
Arbitrary Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Bandwidth | 500 MHz (Option 125) / 250 MHz (Option 062) |
| Waveform Memory Depth | 8 MSamples (Option 008) / 16 MSamples (Option 016) per channel |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Configuration | Differential or single-ended |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
System Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class A |
Physical Characteristics & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U LXI half-rack |
Dynamic Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | -80 dBc at 10 MHz output (typical, Option 125) |
Analog Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Differential Output Amplitude | 1 Vp-p into 100 Ω |
| Single-Ended Output Amplitude | 500 mVp-p into 50 Ω |
Clock & Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz (SMA) |
Markers & Triggers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Markers | 2 per channel (Marker 1 and Marker 2) |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Waveform Segment Length | 128 points |
| Waveform Segment Resolution | 8 points |
| Maximum Number of Segments | 65536 |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Output Connectors | SMA female |
| Trigger Input Connector | SMA female |
| Marker Output Connectors | SMA female |
| External Clock Input Connector | SMA female |
| External Reference Input Connector | SMA female |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Applications
Aerospace, Defense, and Wireless Communications Testing