Product Data Sheet

Model 675 Arbitrary Waveform Generator

A high-performance arbitrary waveform generator and data pattern generator with 2, 4, or 8 analog channels, 1.2 GS/s sample rate, 318 MHz calculated bandwidth, and 16-bit vertical resolution. A single Rider software environment switches the instrument between arbitrary-waveform, function-generator, and pulse modes from one touchscreen.

Model 675 Series · Datasheet rev. dc-02804202 · Transcribed verbatim from the published BNC datasheet
Berkeley Nucleonics Model 675 arbitrary waveform generator

1Overview

Model 675 front panel with touchscreen display, rotary control, and BNC output connectors
Model 675 front panel.

The Model 675 is a simple-to-use arbitrary waveform generator that operates on Windows 10 via the TrueArb interface, an intuitive proprietary GUI. TrueArb can easily be navigated via the touch screen or via remote communication supported through a standard Ethernet interface.

The Model 675 comes with a 300 MHz arbitrary frequency generator and up to 8 analog channels operating up to 12 Vpp into 50 Ω load impedance. A 32 digital output option is also available with each digital output providing up to a 1.2 Gb/s data rate in LVDS output format. The Model 675 also boasts a 1 S/s (Sample/second) to 1.2 GS/s with 16-bit vertical resolution, providing outstanding signal integrity with a rise time/fall time of less than 2 ns.

Digital output, combined and synchronized with analog output signals, is an ideal diagnostic tool for digital designs. The Model 675 can produce waveforms with a memory length of up to 1024 Mpoints on each channel, combined with up to 16,384 sequences and 4,294,967,294 repetitions, making it the ideal generator for the most demanding technical applications.

Features

  • 2, 4 or 8 analog channels
  • 1.2 GS/s, 16-bit vertical resolution
  • 300 MHz bandwidth
  • Up to 24 Vp-p output voltage and ± 12 V HW baseline offset
  • Up to 1024 Mpts waveform memory per channel
  • Up to 32 digital channels in synchronous with analog generation

2Applications

  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Institute and University Research
  • Semiconductor Tests
  • Automotive
  • IoT

Automotive

Today's cars are including a lot of highly sophisticated electronic control unit with very sensitive electronic components. The Model 675 combining 1.2 GSa/s with 16-bit vertical resolution, represents an ideal tool for successfully addressing the new testing challenges in automotive.

  • CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Flexray, SENT emulation
  • EMI debugging, troubleshooting, and testing
  • Electrical standards emulation up to 24V
  • Power MOSFET circuitry in automotive electronics optimization

IoT and Ind 4.0 Perfect RF Modulator

The Model 675 will be the iconic instrument for this application. The possibility to emulate complex RF I/Q modulation for simulation and Test vs wireless devices or working on Internet of things of industry 4.0 applications. Each engineer may use the possibility to import waveform to emulate devices under test, impose distortion on waveform (such noise) to test the ability of devices to be compliant to the standards.

Semiconductor Testing

Emulation of complex signals generated with inclusion of noise or distortions may became an excellent way to provide Compliance Components Test to help semiconductors engineers. The fast edges and pulse generation can be used to provide characterization in fast power devices.

  • Clock and Sensor signals generation
  • MOSFET gate drive amplitude signal emulation
  • Power up sequences of IC using the low impedance feature (5 Ω output impedance)

Research Applications

Research centers and universities are key users of the Model 675, which can produce complex waveforms, multilevel signals, and pulse emulation based on variable edges. The Model 675's combination of fast edge generation, excellent dynamic range and simple user interface meets the demands of scientists and engineers working on intensive experiments such as accelerators, tokamak, or synchrotrons, to emulate signals without creating specifics test boards.

  • Emulation of detectors
  • Emulation of signal sources adding noise
  • Generation/playback of real-world signals
  • Emulation of long PRBS sequences
  • Modulating and driving laser diode

Aerospace and Defense Applications

The Model 675 works perfectly with electronic warfare signals, such as those produced by Radar or Sonar systems. This generator can also be fitted into a modular system for radio or I/Q signal modulation, as well as create pulses useful in applications such as pulse electron beams, X-ray sources, flash X-ray radiography, lightning pulse simulators, and high power microwave modulators.

  • Frequency response, intermodulation distortion and noise-figure measurements
  • Phase Locked Loop (PLL) pull-in and hold range characterization
  • Radar base-band signals emulation

3User Interface & Modes

Simple Rider AFG: Function Generator Mode Interface

Simple Rider AFG touchscreen interface showing carrier amplitude, frequency, and waveform controls
Simple Rider AFG: function generator mode interface.

The Simple Rider AFG UI is designed for touch and it has been developed to put all the capabilities of modern Waveform Generators right at your fingertips. All instrument controls and parameters are accessible through an intuitive UI that recalls the simplicity of Tablets and modern smart phones: touch features and gestures are available to engineers and scientists to create advanced waveforms or digital patterns in few touches.

  • The swipe gesture gives easy access to the output waveform parameters
  • A touch-friendly virtual numeric keypad has been designed to improve the user experience on entering the data
  • Time saving shortcuts and intuitive icons simplify the instrument setup

Simple Rider TrueArb: AWG and DPG Mode Interface

Simple Rider TrueArb interface showing arbitrary waveform on Channel 1 with carrier and modulation tabs
Simple Rider TrueArb: AWG and DPG mode interface.

In Simple Rider TrueArb interface, the users can define complex waveforms with up to 16,384 sequence entries of analog waveforms and digital patterns, define their execution flow by means of loops, jumps and conditional branches. Digital output combined and synchronized with analog output signals represent an ideal tool to troubleshoot and validate digital design. The waveform memory length of up to 1 GSamples on each channel combined with up to 16,384 and up to 4,294,967,294 repetitions, make the Model 675 the ideal generator for the most demanding technical applications. Thanks to the intuitive and easy waveform sequencer user interface, the most complex waveform scenarios can be created with just few screen touches.

TrueArb waveform sequencer showing sequence entries, voltage high/low, repetitions, and length controls
TrueArb waveform sequencer: per-entry waveform, voltage, repetitions, and length.

Simple Rider SPG: Serial Pattern Generator (SPG) Mode Interface

Serial Pattern Generator transition editor showing user-defined transition shapes and voltage levels
Serial Pattern Generator: user-defined transition shapes per symbol.

The easiest touch screen display interface allows to create patterns scenarios, only in a few screen touches. In summary the Data Pattern Generator provides the capability to generate PRBS patterns and up to 2 MSymbols custom patterns where bit transitions can have arbitrarily user defined shapes. The Model 675 Serial Pattern Generator can generate patterns up to 300 Mbaud.

The software architecture provides the possibility to easily generate the patterns in different generation modality and also gives the opportunity to modulate the patterns with internal or external signals with the purpose to generate also different effects of noise (jitter, ripple, …).

4General Specifications

Number of ChannelsModel 675-2CModel 675-4CModel 675-8C
Analog248
Digital Out0/8 optional0/8/16 optional0/8/16/32 optional
Marker Out124
Operating ModeAFG Mode
True Arb Mode
Serial Pattern Generator (Optional)

Amplitude

ParameterSpecification
Range (50 Ω into 50 Ω)10 to 6Vp-p (12 Vp-p optional)
Accuracy (1kHz sine wave, 0V offset, > 5mVp-p amplitude, 50Ω load) (guaranteed)±(1% of setting [Vp-p] + 5 mV)
Resolution<0.5 mVp-p or 5 digits
Output impedanceSingle-ended: 50 Ω, Low Impedance: 5 Ω

Baseline Offset

ParameterSpecification
Range (50 Ω into 50 Ω)-3 V to +3 V (-6V to +6V opt.)
Range (50 Ω into High Z load)-6 V to +6 V (-12V to +12V opt.)
Accuracy (50 Ω into 50 Ω) (guaranteed)±(1% of |setting| ±5 mV)
Resolution<4 mV or 4 digits

DC

ParameterSpecification
Amplitude range (50 Ω, single-ended)-3V to 3V (-6V to 6V opt.)
Amplitude accuracy (guaranteed)±(1% of |setting| + 10 mV)

1 Amplitude doubles on HiZ load

5AFG Mode Specifications

Output Channels

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorsBNC on front panel
Output typeSingle-ended
Output Impedance50 Ω or 5 Ω (low impedance)

General Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Operating modeDDS mode
Standard WaveformsSine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, more (Noise, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine)
Run ModesContinuous, modulation, sweep, burst
Arbitrary WaveformsVertical resolution: 16-bit
Waveform length: 16,384 points
Internal Trigger TimerRange: 13.3 ns to 100 s
Resolution: 104 ps
Accuracy: ±(0.1% setting + 5 ps)

6Standard Waveforms

Sine Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency Range Sine (50 Ω into 50 Ω)21 µHz to ≤ 70 MHz: 12V
>70 MHz to ≤120 MHz: 9V
>120 MHz to ≤180 MHz: 6V
>180 MHz to ≤300 MHz: 3V
(without HV opt. the maximum amplitude is limited to 6 V)
Flatness (1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)DC to 300 MHz: ±0.5 dB
Harmonic Distortion (1 Vp-p)1 µHz to ≤ 10 MHz: < -65 dBc
> 10 MHz to ≤ 50 MHz: < -55 dBc
> 50 MHz to ≤ 100 MHz: < -45 dBc
> 100 MHz to ≤ 300 MHz: < -30 dBc
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 Vp-p)10 Hz to 20 kHz: < 0.1%
Spurious (1 Vp-p) (excluding fSa - fout, fSa - 2*fout)1 µHz to ≤ 10 MHz: < -60 dBc
>10 MHz to ≤ 300 MHz: < -55 dBc
Phase Noise (1 Vp-p, 10 kHz offset)10 MHz: < -120 dBc/Hz typ.
100 MHz: < -115 dBc/Hz typ.

Square Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency Range1 µHz to ≤ 40 MHz: 12V
>40 MHz to ≤80 MHz: 10V
>80 MHz to ≤150 MHz: 7V
(without HV opt. the maximum amplitude is limited to 6 V)
Rise/fall time2 ns
Overshoot (1 Vp-p)< 2%
Jitter (rms)< 20 ps

Pulse Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency Range1µHz to ≤ 5 MHz: 12V
>5 MHz to ≤60 MHz: 10V
>60 MHz to ≤150 MHz: 7V
(without HV opt. the maximum amplitude is limited to 6 V)
Pulse Width2.5 ns to (Period – 2.5 ns)
Pulse Width Resolution20 ps or 15 digits
Pulse Duty Cycle0% to 100%, 14 digits (limitations of pulse width apply)
Leading/trailing edge transition time2 ns to 1000 s
Transition time Resolution2 ps or 15 digits
Overshoot (1 Vp-p)< 2%
Jitter (rms, with rise and fall time ≥ 2 ns)< 20 ps

Double Pulse Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency RangeWithout HV option:
1µHz to ≤ 5 MHz: 12 Vp-p
>5 MHz to ≤150 MHz: 6 Vp-p
where Vp-p = | Vp-p 1 | + | Vp-p 2 |
With HV option:
1 µHz to ≤ 5 MHz: 24 Vp-p
>5 MHz to ≤60 MHz: 10 Vp-p
>60 MHz to ≤150 MHz: 7 Vp-p
where Vp-p = | Vp-p 1 | + | Vp-p 2 |
Other Pulse ParametersSame as Pulse Waves

Ramp Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency Range1 µHz to 15 MHz
Linearity (< 10 kHz, 1 Vp-p, 100%)≤ 0.1%
Symmetry0% to 100%

Other Waves

ParameterSpecification
Frequency RangeExponential Rise, Exponential Decay: 1 µHz to 15 MHz
Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine: 1 µHz to 30 MHz
Additive NoiseBandwidth (-3 dB): > 200 MHz
Level: 0 V to 6 V – | carrier max value [Vpk] |
Resolution: 1 mV

Arbitrary

ParameterSpecification
Number of Samples2 to 16,384
Frequency range1 µHz to ≤ 150 MHz
Analog Bandwidth (-3 dB)175 MHz
Rise/Fall Time2 ns
Jitter (rms)< 20 ps

Frequency Resolution

ParameterSpecification
Sine, square, pulse, arbitrary, Sin(x)/x1 µHz or 15 digits
Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine1 µHz or 14 digits

Frequency Accuracy

ParameterSpecification
Non-ARB±2.0 x 10-6 of setting
ARB±2.0 x 10-6 of setting ±1 µHz

2 Amplitude doubles on HiZ load

7Modulation

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Modulation SourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB
Modulating FrequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Depth0.00% to 120.00%

Frequency Modulation (FM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Modulation SourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB
Modulating FrequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Peak DeviationDC to 300 MHz

Phase Modulation (PM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Modulation SourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB
Modulating FrequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Phase Deviation Range0° to 360°

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Modulation SourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSquare
Key RateInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Hop Frequency1 µHz to 300 MHz
Number of Keys2

Phase Shift Keying (PSK)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSquare
Key RateInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Hop Frequency0° to +360°
Number of Keys2

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier WaveformsPulse
Modulation SourceInternal or external
Internal Modulating WaveformsSine, Square, Ramp, Noise, ARB
Modulating FrequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Deviation Range0% to 50% of pulse period

8Sweep & Burst

Sweep

ParameterSpecification
TypeLinear, Logarithmic, staircase, and user defined
WaveformsStandard waveforms (except Pulse, DC and Noise), ARB
Sweep Time40 ns to 2000 s
Hold/return Times0 to (2000 s - 40 ns)
Sweep/Hold/Return Time Resolution20 ns or 12 digits
Total Sweep Time Accuracy≤ 0.4%
Start/Stop Frequency RangeSine: 1 µHz to 300 MHz, Square: 1 µHz to 150 MHz
Trigger SourceInternal (Timer) / External / Manual

Burst

ParameterSpecification
WaveformsStandard waveforms (except DC and Noise), ARB
TypeTrigger or gated
Burst Count1 to 4,294,967,295 cycles or Infinite

9True Arb Mode Specifications

Output Channels

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorsBNC on front panel
Output TypeSingle-ended
Output Impedance50 Ω or 5 Ω (low impedance)

General Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Operating ModeVariable clock (True Arbitrary)
Run ModesContinuous, Triggered Continuous, Single/Burst, Stepped, Advanced
Vertical Resolution16 bit
Waveform Length16 to 2M samples per channel (675-XC-2M)
16 to 64M samples per channel (675-XC-64M)
16 to 128M samples per channel (675-XC-128M)
16 to 1024M samples per channel (675-XC-1G)
where X = 2, 4 or 8
Waveform Granularity1 if the entry length is >384 samples
16 if entry length is ≥32 and ≤384 samples
Sequence Length1 to 16,384
Sequence Repeat Counter1 to 4,294,967,295 or infinite
TimerRange: 23.52 ns to 7 s
Resolution: ±1 sampling clock period

Analog Channel to Channels Skew

ParameterSpecification
Range0 to 3.4 us
Resolution≤ 5 ps
Accuracy±(1% of setting + 20 ps)
Initial skew< 200 ps
Calculated bandwidth (0.35 / rise or fall time)≥ 318 MHz
Harmonic distortion (Sine wave 32 pts, 1 Vp-p)< -60 dBc (@ 1.2 GS/s, 37.5 MHz)
Spurious (Sine wave 32 pts, 1 Vp-p)< -60 dBc (@ 1.2 GS/s, 37.5 MHz)
SFDR (Sine wave 32 pts, 1 Vp-p)< -60 dBc (@ 1.2 GS/s, 37.5 MHz)
Rise/fall time (1 Vp-p single-ended 10% to 90%)≤ 1.1 ns
Overshoot (1 Vp-p single-ended)< 2%

Timing and Clock: Sampling Rate

ParameterSpecification
Range1 Sample/s to 1.2 GSample/s
Resolution16 Hz
Accuracy± 2.0 x 10-6
Random jitter on clock pattern (rms)< 10 ps

10Digital Outputs (Optional)

Output Channels

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorsMini-SAS HD connector on rear panel (Non-standard pinout)
Number of connectors1
Number of outputs8-bits
Output impedance100 Ω differential
Output typeLVDS
Rise/fall time (10% to 90%)< 1 ns
Jitter (rms)20 ps
Maximum update rate1.2 Gbps
Memory depth2M samples per channel (675-XC-2M)
64M samples per channel (675-XC-64M)
128M samples per channel (675-XC-128M)
1024M samples per channel (675-XC-1G)
where X = 2, 4 or 8

8 bit LVDS to LVTTL Converter Probe (Optional AT-DLL8)

ParameterSpecification
Output Connector20 position 2.54 mm 2 Row IDC Header
Output TypeLVTTL
Output Impedance50 Ω nominal
Output Voltage0.8 V to 3.8 V programmable in group of 8 bits
Maximum Update Rate125 Mbps@0.8V and 400 Mbps@3.6V
DimensionsW 2in x H 0.9in x D 3in [52mm x 22mm x 76mm]
Input ConnectorProprietary standard
Cable Length1 meter
Cable TypeProprietary standard

Proprietary Mini SAS HD to SMA cable (Optional)

ParameterSpecification
Output ConnectorSMA
Output TypeLVDS
Number of SMA16 (8 bits)
Cable TypeProprietary standard
Cable Length1 meter

11Data Pattern Generator (DPG) Specifications

Output Channels

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorsBNC on front panel
Output typeSingle-ended
Output Impedance50 Ω or 5 Ω (low impedance)

General Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Operating modeNRZ bitstream Pattern generator
Pattern typesClock Pattern, Custom Pattern, PRBS pattern
Run ModesContinuous, modulation, burst (Triggered, Gated, Continuous triggered)
Internal Trigger TimerRange: 13.3 ns to 100 s
Resolution: 104 ps
Accuracy: ±(0.1% setting + 5 ps)

Transition Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Transition peculiarityArbitrarily user defined transition shapes; Programmable duration for any transition
Transitions typesArbitrary, predefined
Transitions memory length64 points
Predefined transition ShapesSine, Square, Pulse, Ramp_up, Ramp_down, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine
Transition duration [0-100%]1.5ns to Symbol duration for Custom and PRBS pattern
1.5ns to Period/2 for Clock Pattern

Clock Pattern

ParameterSpecification
Max clock pattern frequency150 MHz
Pattern levels2 levels
Overshoot (1 Vp-p)< 2%
Jitter (rms)< 20 ps

Custom Pattern

ParameterSpecification
Max custom pattern rateUp to 300 Mbaud
Pattern levels2, 3 or 4 levels
Predefined custom patternsZero, one, clock, counter
Pattern memoryUp to 2 MBit (2 levels)
Up to 1 MSymbols (3 or 4 levels)
Pattern length resolution1 bit
Min pattern length4 bits
Overshoot (1 Vp-p)< 2%

PRBS Pattern

ParameterSpecification
Max PRBS pattern rateUp to 300 Mbaud
Pattern levels2 levels
PRBS typesPRBS -7, 9, 11, 15, 23, 31
Overshoot (1 Vp-p)< 2%

Pattern Modulation

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier patternsAll types
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal modulating waveformsSine, Square, Triangular, Ramp_up, Ramp_down, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine, Noise, ARB
Modulating frequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Depth0.00% to 120.00%

Frequency Modulation (FM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier patternsAll types
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal modulating waveformsSine, Square, Triangular, Ramp_up, Ramp_down, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine, Noise, ARB
Modulating frequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Peak deviationDC to 300 MSymbols/s

Phase Modulation (PM)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier patternsAll types
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal modulating waveformsSine, Square, Triangular, Ramp_up, Ramp_down, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine, Noise, ARB
Modulating frequencyInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Peak deviation range0° to 360°

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier patternsAll types
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal modulating waveformsSquare
Key rateInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Hop Symbol Rate1uSymbols/s to 300 MSymbols/s for Custom and PRBS pattern
1uHz to 150 MHz for Clock pattern
Number of keys2

Phase Shift Keying (PSK)

ParameterSpecification
Carrier patternsAll types
Modulation sourceInternal or external
Internal modulating waveformsSquare
Key rateInternal: 500 µHz to 48 MHz
External: 8 MHz maximum
Hop phase0° to +360°
Number of keys2

Burst

ParameterSpecification
PatternsAll types
TypeBlock mode or Bit mode
Burst count1 to 4,294,967,295 cycles or Infinite

12Auxiliary Input and Output Characteristics

Marker Output

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorsBNC on front panel
Number of Connectors1, 2 or 4
Output Impedance50 Ω
Output level (into 50 Ω)Amplitude: 1 V to 2.5 V
Resolution: 10 mV
Accuracy: ±(2% setting + 10 mV)
Rise/fall time (10% to 90%, 2.5 Vp-p)<700 ps
Jitter (rms)20 ps
Marker out to analog channel skewRange: AFG and DPG Mode: 0 to 14s in Continuous Mode; 0 to 3 us in Triggered Mode; True Arb Mode: 0 to 3µs
Resolution: AFG and DPG Mode: 39 ps; True Arb Mode: 78 ps
Accuracy: ±(1% of setting + 140 ps)
Initial skew: < 1 ns

Trigger/Gate Inputs

ParameterSpecification
ConnectorBNC on the Front Panel
Input Impedance50Ω/1 kΩ
Slope/PolarityPositive or negative or both
Input Damage Level< -15 V or > +15 V
Threshold Control Level-10 V to 10 V
Resolution50 mv
Threshold Control Accuracy±(10% of |setting| + 0.2 V)
Input Voltage Swing0.5 Vp-p minimum
Minimum Pulse Width (1 Vp-p)3 ns
Initial trigger delay to Analog OutputAFG: < 360 ns (< 420 ns in triggered sweep mode, AFG only)
True Arb mode: < 240 * DAC clock period + 32 ns
DPG mode: < 370 ns
Trigger In to output jitterAFG and DPG mode: < 40 ps
True Arb mode: 0.29*DAC clock period
Maximum FrequencyAFG and DPG mode: 65 MTps on Rising/Falling Edge; 80 MTps on Both Edges
True Arb mode: 42.5 MTps
where MTps = Mega Transitions per second

13Reference Clock & Modulation Input

Reference Clock Input

ParameterSpecification
Connector typeSMA on rear panel
Input impedance50 Ω, AC coupled
Input voltage range-4 dBm to 11 dBm sine or square wave (Rise time T10-90 <1 ns and Duty Cycle from 40% to 60%)
Damage level+14 dBm
Frequency range5 MHz to 100 MHz

Reference Clock Output

ParameterSpecification
Connector typeSMA on rear panel
Output impedance50 Ω, AC coupled
Frequency10 MHz
Accuracy± 2.0 ppm
Aging± 1.0 ppm/year
Amplitude1.65 V
Jitter (rms)< 20 ps

External Modulation Input

ParameterSpecification
Connector typeSMA on rear panel
Input impedance>2 MΩ
Number of inputs1
Bandwidth8 MHz with 40 MS/s sampling rate
Input voltage range-0.5V to +0.5V
Vertical resolution8-bit

14System, Power & Environment

Power

ParameterSpecification
Source Voltage and Frequency100 to 240 VAC ±10% @ 45-66 Hz
Maximum power consumption150W

Environmental Characteristics

ParameterSpecification
Temperature (operating)+41 °F to 104 °F [+5 °C to +40 °C]
Temperature (non-operating)-4 °F to 140 °F [-20 °C to +60 °C]
Humidity (operating)5% to 80% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 84°F at or below +104°F, (upper limit de-rates to 20.6% relative humidity at +104°F). Non-condensing.
Humidity (non-operating)5% to 95% relative humidity with a maximum wet bulb temperature of 104°F at or below +140°F, upper limit de-rates to 29.8% relative humidity at +140°F. Non-condensing.
Altitude (operating)9,842 feet (3,000 meters) maximum at or below 77°F
Altitude (non-operating)39,370 feet (12,000 meters) maximum

EMC and Safety

ParameterSpecification
ComplianceCE compliant
SafetyEN61010-1
Main StandardsEN 61326-1:2013 – Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements
ImmunityEN 61326-1:2013

System Specifications

Model 675 rear panel with SMA reference connectors, USB, Ethernet, and digital pod connectors
Model 675 rear panel.
ParameterSpecification
Display7", 1024x600, capacitive touch LCD
Operative SystemWindows 10
External DimensionsW 17.6 in – H 5.4 in – D 12.6 in (3U 19" rackmount)
(445 mm – 135 mm – 320 mm)
Weight21 lbs (675-2C) – 23 lbs (675-4C) – 26.5 lbs (675-8C)
Front panel connectorsCH1 to CH8 OUTPUT (BNC)
MARKER OUT 1 to 4 (BNC)
TRIGGER IN (BNC)
Rear panel connectorsRef Clk In (SMA)
Ref Clk Out (SMA)
Ext Mod In (SMA)
External Monitor ports (one or more)
DIGITAL POD A[7..0] (675-2C/4C/8C)
DIGITAL POD B[7..0] (675-4C/8C)
DIGITAL POD C[7..0] (675-8C)
DIGITAL POD D[7..0] (675-8C)
4 USB 3.0 ports
Ethernet port (10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet, RJ45 port)
2 PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Hard Disk256 GB SSD
ProcessorIntel® Pentium, 3.8 GHz
Processor Memory8 GB or better
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