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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate Arbitrary Waveform Generators
The AWG70000B Series arbitrary waveform generators (AWG)represent the cutting edge for sample rate, signal fidelity, and waveform memory, making them ideal for design, testing, and operations of complex components, systems and experiments. With up to …76W-61412-26 Applications for SourceXpress® and AWG70000/5200 Series generators
The Tektronix RF Generic application plug-in enhances the capabilities of the SourceXpress® waveform creation platform, and the AWG70000 series and AWG5200 series arbitrary waveform generators, adding the ability to synthesize digitally modulated …76W-60621-2 Arbitrary Waveform Generators
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate AWG70000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsProgrammer Manuals 077145200 AWG70000B Series
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsSpecifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077145300 AWG70000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsPrintable HelpUser Manuals 077144601 AWG70000B Series
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsDeclassification and SecurityDeclassification Manuals 077145500 AWG701BUP and AWG702BUP
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsUpgradesField Install Instructions 075110500 AWG70001B and AWG70002B
Arbitrary Waveform Generators Installation and SafetyPrimary User 071359700 AWG70000 Series and AWGSYNC01
Rackmount KitField Install Instructions 071310402 AWG701AUP & AWG702AUP
Options 01, 03, and SSD-0xAWG70000A Series UpgradesField Install Instructions 075104903 AWG70001A and AWG70002A
Arbitrary Waveform Generators Installation and Safety InstructionsPrimary User 071311004 AWG70000A Series
Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsSpecifications and Performance VerificationPerformance Verification 077078003 AWG701AUP & AWG702AUP
Options 01, 03, and SSD AWG70000A Series Upgrades Instruction ManualField Install Instructions 075104902 RFXpress RFX100
Advanced RF/IF/IQ Waveform Creation and Editing Software for the AWG70000, AWG5000, and AWG7000 Series Signal Generators Quick Start User ManualUser Manuals 077015911 RFXpress RFX100
Advanced RF/IF/IQ Waveform Creation and Editing Software for theAWG70000, AWG5000, and AWG7000 Series Signal Generators Online HelpUser Manuals 077004514 RFXpress RFX100
Advanced RF/IF/IQ Waveform Creation and Editing Software for the AWG70000, AWG5000, and AWG7000 Series Signal Generators Quick Start User ManualUser Manuals 077015910 RFXpress RFX100
Advanced RF/IF/IQ Waveform Creation and Editing Software for the AWG70000, AWG5000, and AWG7000 Series Signal Generators Programmer ManualProgrammer Manuals 077043505
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Performance Scope Configuration Guide
Reference our configuration guide to find standard configurations, options, and other support for planning purposes. This guide will be updated as new configurations are created. For the latest configuration information, contact your local Tektronix …Product Selector Guide Generate Waveforms with Powerful AWG Radar Plug-In
To meet the design, validation and test needs of modern radar systems, Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) include a powerful radar waveform plug-in that takes advantage of very fast sampling rates (from 2.5 GSamples/s to 50 GSamples/s) …Brochure 5G NR Multi-Channel System Troubleshooting
5G systems rely on a combination of digital, analog and RF signals. Being able to analyze signals across multiple domains is critical to finding interference, glitches, spurs, drop-outs, and other errors. Our white paper takes you through a typical …Whitepaper Applying Pre-Compensation to Flatten Response
When generating wideband signals, minor impedance discontinuities in the interconnect cables can affect the amplitude and phase flatness. At the same time, as signal frequencies increase, they can be subject to the analog bandwidth and sinx/x rolloff …Whitepaper 6G Technology at Wuppertal University Case Study
This case study describes a project being conducted as part of a research program led by Prof. Dr. Ullrich Pfeiffer of Wuppertal University. The project aims to develop higher performing THz transceivers, supporting increased data rates using …Case Study 6G Wuppertal University Case Study
This case study describes a project being conducted as part of a research program led by Prof. Dr. Ullrich Pfeiffer of Wuppertal University. The project aims to develop higher performing THz transceivers, supporting increased data rates using …Case Study Generating Radar Waveforms with an Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Many radar systems use very wide bandwidths and complex modulation which cannot be simulated by modulated analog RF signal generators. Numerous tests on radar systems require precise timing in the low nanosecond range which can only be generated …Application Note Solutions for RADAR and Electronic Warfare
PRODUCTS FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE Tektronix offers a wide range of hardware and software built to help you design and test mission-critical RF systems, such as military comms, radar and electronic warfare—from …Brochure Radar Signal Generation with a High-Performance AWG
Radar ensures the safety and security of the skies, and lives depend on it. That’s why radar design measurements call for exhaustive, realistic stimulus signals. What’s the best solution to help you create complex radar test signals at the highest …Application Note Using the Sequencer on Tektronix AWG 70000B Series Instruments
The sequencer option on the AWG70000B Series enables and improves waveform output capabilities dramatically. Not only does it allow the user to run a series of waveforms automatically but it also allows for: Complex/pattern jumping Flag …How-to Guide Coherent Optical Measurements Reference Poster
Identifying the cause of coherent optical transmitter and receiver impairments can be challenging. Quickly and easily identify them with this reference poster.Poster AWG70000 Series Precompensation Whitepaper
Whitepaper AN Using an AWG For Threat Generation
Application Note Using Tektronix AWG70000 Series in Synchronous and Multiple Unit Applications
Understand the trigger and clocking specifications and the external setup configuration of the AWG70000 to achieve maximum performance of in synchronous applications.Whitepaper High-Speed DACs
With the growing applications associated with Digital to Analog Conversion, it is critical that users of such devices understand the characteristics and their uses. In this note we explore the most important topics to make you familiar with the DACs …Application Note Baseband Response Characterization of I-Q Modulators
Learn how an arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and a mixed domain oscilloscope (MDO) can be used for basedband frequency response, single-sideband suppression, amplitude and phase errors, and intermodulation performance.Application Note Coherent Optical Signal Generation with High-Performance AWG
Learn how instrument characteristics and performance level of the AWG70000 influence the ability to generate different modulation schemes and the way the instrument’s flexibility can be used to compensate for internal and external device …Application Note 10 Things about the AWG70000 Series
See how you can generate signals that could not be done before the AWG70000 Series.Fact Sheet Understanding AWG70000A Series Frequency Response and DAC Performance
Gain an understanding of the AWG frequency response characteristics and time domain specifications, plus DAC details and how to interpret them.Application Note AWG70000 Series Multiple Unit Synchronization
Introduction With data and transmission speeds increasing, faster test generator requirements are also increasing. With AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generator) sample rates and max freq.response now available up to 50GS/s and 20GHz …How-to Guide Using the AWG70000 Series technology to generate 30Gbaud data rate in an OFDM-16QAM modulation format.
Joint paper authorized by Alcatel-Lucent and Tektronix which illustrates the use of AWG70000 Series technology to generate 30Gbaud data rate in an OFDM-16QAM modulation format.Whitepaper RF Recording and Playback Solutions
Introduction to RF Record and Playback Spectrum management, RF interference analysis, signal acquisition, product testing and validation, RF system design, communication security, and academic research, all routinely perform or can benefit from the …Application Note
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate AWG70000 Series Software V8.1
The AWG Software is a collection of software components for AWG70000A and AWG70000B series arbitrary waveform generators.Application 066200403 OFDM Plug-in - V4.0
The Tektronix OFDM plug-in is a waveform creation tool that can be used to create OFDM signals.Application 066190802 Multitone and Chirp V4.0
Both the AWG70000 and the AWG5200 series create clean, precise signals that can be easily built with the Multitone Plug-in. Notch out frequencies setting the start and end frequency of choiceApplication 066179603 AWG70000 Series Software V8.0
The AWG70000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator represents the cutting edge in sample rate, signal fidelity and waveform memory, making it ideal for design, testing and operations of complex components, systems and experimentsApplication 066200402 Optical plug-in - V4.0
The Tektronix Optical Signal Plug-in is a waveform creation tool that is optimized for the generation of waveforms with complex modulation schemes for the purpose of testing optical communications components and other devices.Application 066187602 RF Generic Signal plug-in - V4.0
RF signals are becoming more and more complex, making it more difficult to accurately create the signals required for the testing and characterization of RF systemsApplication 066186203 Radar Plug-in - V4.0
The Tektronix Radar plug-in waveform creation tool can be used to create pulsed RADAR signals. This plug-in lets you:- Define multiple pulse trains that can be assigned to different channels for applications like simulating phase array radars and …Application 066190703 Pulse Plug-in - V4.0
The Tektronix Pulse plug-in is a waveform creation tool. This plug-in lets you:- Define multiple pulse trains that can be assigned to different channels.Application 066200301 LVDS Video Plug-in V4.0
The Tektronix LVDS Video plug-in is a waveform creation tool.Application 066201102 High Speed Serial Plug-in - V4.0
High Speed Serial Plug-in together with either the AWG5200 or the AWG70000, simplifies the signal creation and jitter simulations to reduce overall development and test timeApplication 066186304 SourceXpress Software - V8.0
Set up a PC-based software environment for AWG instrument control, instrument emulation and waveform creation.PC Application 066178806 Environment Plug-in - V4.0
The Environment signal plug-in is a waveform creation application that allows you to emulate realistic signal interference.Application 066194902 Pattern Generator Plug-in - V4.0
The Tektronix Pattern Generator plug-in is a waveform creation tool that can be used to create digital pattern signalsApplication 066200201 IVI Driver for AWG70000A - AWG70000B- AWG5200 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator - V1.5
The IVI Driver is a collection of software components used to communicate with AWG70000A/B and AWG5200 series Arbitrary Waveform Generator.Driver 066154105 HDMI 2.1 AWG 70K Patterns Installer
HDMI 2.1 Sink Electrical patterns as per HDMI 2.1 CTS needs.Application 066207800 TekExpress USB3.2 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000C, D, DX, SX - Win7, Win10 - V10.3.6
The TekExpress USB3.2 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.2 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool that integrates the DPOJET Options USB3 Essentials and …Application 066155420 HDMI 2.1 AWG 70K Patterns Installer - V1.0.0
HDMI 2.1 Sink Electrical patterns as per HDMI 2.1 CTS needs.Application 066202500 HDMXpress2.1- AWG70001 - Win10, V1.0.2
HDMXpress2.1 is the pattern generation and calibration software for HDMI2.1 sink electrical tests.Major Features:* Supports generation and calibration of patterns for HFR2-1,HFR2-2,HFR2-3, HFR2-4 and HFR2-5 electrical tests.* Supports AWG-HD Deskew …Application 066176602 TekExpress USB3.1 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000C, D, DX, SX - Win7, Win10 - V10.3.5
The TekExpress USB3.1 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.1 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool that integrates the DPOJET Options USB3 Essentials and …Application 066155419 AWG70000A/AWG70000B Series Software - V7.1
The AWG Software is a collection of software components for AWG70000A and AWG70000B series arbitrary waveform generators.Firmware 066200401 SourceXpress Software - V7.1
SourceXpress is a software application that allows users to remotely control multiple AWG70000 and AWG5200 series instruments. SourceXpress is also the PC platform for software plug-ins.Application 066178805 PCIE TX Toggle Patterns - v10.0.0.2
PCIE TX Toggle Patterns - When AWG is selected for Automated DUT control‚ this AWG files will help to toggle between various patterns in PCIE TX. TekExpress Automation software can control the DUT using a Tektronix AFG‚ Tektronix AWG‚ or GRL PCI …Application 066191401 RF Generic Signal plug-in - V3.1
The RF Generic Waveform plug-in is a waveform creation application that is used to create digitally modulated signals with multiple carriers.This plug-in lets you:- Create multiple carriers with different modulation options, apply impairments, hop to …Application 066186202 Radar Plug-in - V3.1
The Tektronix Radar plug-in waveform creation tool can be used to create pulsed RADAR signals. This plug-in lets you:- Define multiple pulse trains that can be assigned to different channels for applications like simulating phase array radars and …Application 066190701 OFDM Plug-in - V3.1
The Tektronix OFDM plug-in is a waveform creation tool that can be used to create OFDM signals. This plug-in lets you: Configure and create complete multiple OFDM Frames with Preamble, Header and Payload. Preset for Standard compliant Frames for …Application 066190801 TekExpress USB3.1 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000C, D, DX, SX - Win7, Win10 - V10.3.3
The TekExpress USB3.1 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.1 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool that integrates the DPOJET Options USB3 Essentials and …Application 066155418 TekExpress SATA AWG Patterns - AWG7000 B,C, AWG70000 A - V1.4.0
TekExpress SATA AWG pattern files are needed to execute the SATA measurementsApplication 066178205 IVI Driver for AWG70000A - AWG5200 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator - V1.4
The IVI Driver is a collection of software components used to communicate with AWG70000/AWG5200 series Arbitrary Waveform Generator.Driver 066154104 AWG70000A Series Software - v6.1
The AWG Software is a collection of software components for AWG70000A series arbitrary waveformFirmware 066139509 Generic Precompensation Plug-in - v1.4
The Generic Precompensation plug-in is used to create correction coefficients that can be applied to waveforms to obtain a flat frequency response and linear phase response.The plug-in is designed to integrate and operate seamlessly with SourceXpress …Application 066179503 HDMI 1.4 AWG70002A Patterns Installer - V1.0.0
HDMI 1.4 Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol patterns as per HDMI 1.4 CTS needs.Application 066176510 TekExpress USB3.1 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000C, D, DX, SX - Win7, Win10 - V10.3.2
The TekExpress USB3.1 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.1 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool, that integrates the DPOJET Options ‚USB3 Essentials‚ …Application 066155417 Environment Plug-in - V3.0
The Environment signal plug-in is a waveform creation application that allows you to emulate realistic signal interference. This plug-in lets you- Build a variety of scenarios- Build up to 50 scenarios- A large variety of emitters available- Ability …Application 066194900 TekExpress USB3.1 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000-C,D,DX,SX - Win7 - V10.3.0
The TekExpress USB3.1 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.1 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool, that integrates the DPOJET Options 'USB3 Essentials' …Application 066155415 Multitone and Chirp V2.0
The Multitone plug-in is a waveform creation plug-in to create multitone or continuous chirp waveforms. Multitone plug-in can be installed on a PC which has SourceXpress application or on AWG 70000 instrument with v5.3 or later. Multitone waveforms …Application 066179602 C-PHY Signal Generation Software for Receiver Testing - V1.1.0
CPHYXpress is a powerful and easy to use software package to synthesise waveform for C-PHY, which is one of High Speed Serial Interface under MIPI® Alliance. This tool supports the creation of High Speed signal with various types of Jitter …Application 066189902 D-PHY Signal Generation Software for Receiver Testing - V1.1.0
DPHYXpress is a powerful and easy to use software package to synthesize waveforms for D-PHY, which is one of High Speed Serial Interface under MIPI® Alliance. This tool supports the creation of High Speed signal with various types of jitter …Application 066189903 High Speed Serial Plug-in - V1.3
The High Speed Serial (HSS) plug-in is a waveform creation application that takes an input pattern and creates pre-distorted waveforms to test a device's conformance to standards. The High Speed Serial plug-in can be installed on a PC which has …Application 066186302 OFDM Plug-in - V2.0
The Tektronix OFDM plug-in is a waveform creation tool that can be used to create OFDM signals. This plug-in lets you: • Configure and create complete multiple OFDM Frames with Preamble, Header and Payload. • Preset for Standard compliant Frames for …Application 066190800 Optical plug-in - V1.3
The Tektronix Optical Signal Plug-in is a waveform creation tool that is optimized for the generation of waveforms with complex modulation schemes for the purpose of testing optical communications components and other devices. The Optical Signal …Application 066187601 TekExpress USB3.1 Tx - DPO-DSA-MSO-70000-C,D,DX,SX - Win7 - V10.2.1
The TekExpress USB3.1 Tx application (Opt. USB-TX and USBSSP-Tx) is the automated solution for verification, characterization and debug of USB3.1 measurements from DPOJET Timing and Analysis tool, that integrates the DPOJET Options 'USB3 Essentials' …Application 066155413 AWG70000A Series Software, V5.2
The AWG Software is a collection of software components for AWG70000A series arbitrary waveformFirmware 066139507 HDMXpress - AWG7122C-AWG70002A - Win7, V1.0.1
Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol Patterns Generator for HDMI 2.0 Margin TestingApplication 066176601 HDMI 2.0 AWG70002A Patterns Installer V1.0.2
HDMI 2.0 Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol patterns as per HDMI 2.0 CTS needs.Application 066176501 TekExpress PCI Express Compliance solution - DPO-DSA-MSO70000-C,D,DX - Win 7 V2.0.0.107
The TekExpress Automation for PCI Express Transmitter Compliance greatly reduces the effort and accelerates the compliance testing for PCI Express systems and devices with several unique and innovative capabilities. TekExpress Automation software …Application 066155500
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FAQS FAQ ID What are the differences between the AWG70000A and the AWG70000B?
The key improvements on the B model from the A model are the following: Streaming ID capability added Memory up to 32 GSa Windows 10 is now standard773671 I received the following message about my floating license: (This is a courtesy note to remind you that the checkout of 1 floating license(s) will soon expire.) Why am I receiving this message when I own the license?
The Floating Licenses are good forever; however, the checkout of the Floating License is good for for any duration from 4 hours up to 4 years, selectable at the time of check out. After it reaches selected duration, it will automatically check …467516 My scope has Windows 10 version 1607, but more recent versions have been released by Microsoft. Can my scope be updated?
No, but there is no need to. The Windows build on Tektronix scopes is from the Long-Term Servicing Channel (Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC). Unlike normal releases of version 1607, this release still receives security updates and support from Microsoft …780986 What is TekVISA and how can I use it to communicate with and control my instrument?
VISA is an acronym that stands for Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. In a nutshell, VISA handles the communications between your computer’s OS and the instrument. You may be familiar with TekVISA, which is Tektronix’s own brand of VISA …69176 How do I use the programmer manual for my instrument?
TekVISA Download Link: TEKVISA CONNECTIVITY SOFTWARE Hello and welcome to Tektronix, today I’m presenting the last part in the 3-part series on using TekVISA. I’ll be giving a basic overview of programmer manuals and how to use them to find the …69186 How do I find the Host ID for SourceXpress or for the optional application plug-ins?
Within SourceXpress, from the Tools menu, click on “Licenses” to display the license management screen. The Host ID is listed at the top of the screen. You can also find the Host ID under the select "Help>About" menu. To learn how to install and …772691 Can I sync an AWG70001A & an AWG70002A using the sync hub?
The sync hub, unfortunately, does not support the synchronization of mixed channel AWGs. The units being synced must have the same channel count. The issue comes from the fact that the delays between the two boxes are different, meaning a reliable …773751 How do I use TekVISA to send commands to my instrument?
TekVISA Download Link:TEKVISA CONNECTIVITY SOFTWARE In order to communicate with and control the scope, you can use OpenChoice Talker-Listener. Back on the Application and Utilities panel, click on OpenChoice Talker Listener and click Start …69181 How do I create a single pulse with SourceXpress?
Creating single pulses for your Arbitrary Waveform Generator in SourceXpress simply requires some consideration to your AWG’s sample rate, and a waveform file. Remember the time of any signal output by an AWG = the sample rate of the AWG / the …783021
