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M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator



Configuration Guide
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The following steps will guide you through configuring a turn key
M8190A modular system.
Step 1. Choose the number of channels per module. This is a hardware option and it is not upgradable later on (must choose one
of the two options)
Option No. Description
M8190A-001 Arbitrary Waveform Generator module with 1 Channel
M8190A-002 Arbitrary Waveform Generator module with 2 Channels


Step 2. Choose the Sample Rate / Resolution combination per module (must choose one of the two options or both)
Option No. Description
M8190A-12G 12 GSa/s with 12 bit resolution
M8190A-14B 14 bit resolution with 8 GSa/s

Comment: It is also possible to choose both options for one module and select the run mode as required. The options are upgradable with the
product number M8190AU-12G or M8190AU-14B.)

Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.
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Step 3. Choose the amount of memory per channel (If not required, go to step 4)
Option No. Description
M8190A-02G Upgrade from 128 MSa to 2 GSa Memory /Channel

Comment: Select this option Qty 1 for a module with 1 Channel and Qty 2 for a 2-channel module.

Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.


Step 4. Choose additional options per module (If not required, go to step 5; refer to Software upgrade section for retrofit information
on the above option)
Option No. Description
M8190A-AMP Additional AC and DC Amplifier
M8190A-SEQ Sequencer
M8190A-FSW Fast Switching (requires Export Control License in conjunction with M8190A-12G)
M8190A-DUC Digital Upconversion License for the M8190A Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Comment: Option M8190A-FSW determines the minimum switching time between selected segments in sequence mode in 12 bit / 12GSa/s
operation. For quoting option M8190A-FSW, options M8190A-12G and M8190A-SEQ are required. Option M8190A-FSW does not affect
switching time in 14 bit / 8GSa/s mode, it is basically included in option M8190A-14B.

Streaming is included in M8190A firmware version 3.x.

Refer to Upgrade kits section on page 6 for retrofit information on the above options.


Step 5. Choose multi-channel support (if not required, go to step 6)
Option No. Description
M8192A Synchronization Module for up to six M8190A AWG modules.

Please note that two clock cables and two trigger cables are included. For more than two modules, the corresponding
number of clock cables and trigger cables needs to be ordered separately.
M8192A-801 Clock Cable for the Synchronization Module (M8192A)
(required for configurations with three or more M8190A modules)
M8192A-802 Trigger Cable for the Synchronization Module (M8192A)
(required for configurations with three or more M8190A modules)
Typical configrations Description
Up to 4 analog One M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, two M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
channels (two clock cables and two trigger cables are included).
This configuration can also be ordered as a pre-configured M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System.
Up to 8 analog Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, three or four M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
channels (two clock cables and two trigger cables are included). For 8 analog channels, two M8192A-801 clock cables and two
M8192A-802 trigger cables are needed in addition.
This configuration can also be ordered as a pre-configured M8190S Multichannel Arbitrary Waveform Generator System.
Up to 12 analog Three M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis, five or six M8190A AWG modules and one M8192A synchronization module
channels (two clock cables and two trigger cables are included). For 12 analog channels, four M8192A-801 clock cables and
four M8192A-802 trigger cables are needed in addition.

Comment: Please order the needed M8190A units in step 1. Units have to have the same configuration.

Step 6. Choose calibration option per module (If not required, go to step 7)
Option No. Description
M8190A-1A7 Calibration Certificate for ISO 17025
M8190A-Z54 Calibration Certificate for Z540

Comment: Keysight factory calibration is provided as standard and free of additional charges.
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Step 7. Choose the AXIe chassis (If not required, go to step 8)
Option No. Description
M9502A 2-slot AXIe chassis with embedded system module (Will fit max one M8190A module at the same time.)
M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis with embedded system module
(Will fit max two M8190A modules and one M9536A embedded controller at the same time.)

Comment: Both the M9502A and M9505A chassis contain an embedded system module that does not take up an instrument slot. This module
performs the chassis management functions contained in the AXIe specification. Any mainframe includes AXIe filler modules, getting started
guide, drivers, and Keysight I/O libraries.

Comment: Please also consider ordering bundle options M8190A-BU1 and M8190A-BU2 for turn-key configurations of the M8190A modules.
Find more details in the Bundle options Section, just after Step 14 on page 6.


Step 8. Choose the AXIe mainframe accessories (if not required, go to step 9)
Option No. Description
Y1225A Rack mount kit for M9502A
Y1226A Rack mount kit for M9505A
Y1223A AXIe multi-frame cable: 0.5 m
Y1224A AXIe multi-frame cable: 3 m
Y1232A Soft carry bag for M9502A

Comment: AXIe multi-frame cable synchronizes timing signals with multiple daisy-chained chassis.


Step 9. Choose PC controller (must choose one of the three PC configurations)
Option No. Description
1) Embedded PC configuration
M9536A Embedded AXIe PC controller (will only fit into a M9505A 5-slot mainframe if ordered together with min 1 and max 2
M8190A modules.)
2) Laptop configuration
M9045B PCIe ExpressCard adaptor: Gen 1
Y1200B PCIe cable: x1 to x8, 2.0 m (used with M9045B)
3) Desktop configuration
M9048A PCIe desktop PC adapter: Gen 2, x8
Y1202A PCIe cable: x8, 2.0 m (used with M9048A)

Comment: In order to control the M8190A, a personal computer is required. It can be the embedded AXIe PC controller M9536A or a computer
from the regularly updated Tested Computer List Technical Note: http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5990-7632EN.pdf.

Comment: Supported operating systems - Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit),
Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit).
Linux is supported via SCPI command link to a Windows driven computer with M8190A installed on the Windows PC.

Comment: The M8190A can also be controlled from a M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller with the M8190A firmware installed on it.
An additional M9018A PXI chassis may be required.

Comment: Standard compliant drivers - IVI-COM, IVI-C, LabVIEW
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Step 10. Choose one or more application software options per setup (if not required, go to step 11)
Option No. Description
N6171A-M03 MATLAB-Advanced Package, individual license