SSG5000X
Signal Generator
User Manual
UM0805X -E01B

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Guaranty and Declaration
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Declaration

SIGLENT products are protected by patent law worldwide

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SIGLENT reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications or
pricing policies at company’s sole decision.

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Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.

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Any way of copying, extracting or translating the contents of this manual is not allowed
without the permission of SIGLENT.

SIGLENT will not be responsible for losses caused by either incidental or consequential
in connection with the furnishing, use or performance of this manual as well as any
information contained.

Product Certification
SIGLENT guarantees this product conforms to the national and industrial standards in China
as well as the ISO9001: 2008 standard and the ISO14001: 2004 standard. Other international
standard conformance certification is in progress.

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General Safety Summary
Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid any personal injury or damage to the
instrument and any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, please use theinstrument as specified.
Use Proper AC Power Line
Only the power cord designed for the instrument and authorized by local country should be
used.
Ground the Instrument
The instrument is grounded through the protective earth conductor of the power line. To avoid
electric shock, please make sure the instrument is grounded correctly before connecting its
input or output terminals.
Connect the Probe Correctly.
If a probe is used, do not connect the ground lead to high voltage since it has isobaric electric
potential as the ground.
Look Over All Terminals’ Ratings
To avoid fire or electric shock, please look over all ratings and sign instruction of the
instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully to gain more
information about the ratings.
Use Proper Overvoltage Protection
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by a thunderstorm) can reach the product,or else the operator might be exposed to danger of electrical shock.
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Electrostatic Prevention
Operate the instrument in an electrostatic discharge protective area environment to avoid
damages induced by static discharge. Always ground both the internal and external
conductors of the cable to release static before connecting.
Maintain Proper Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of the instrument’s temperature, which will
eventually damage the instrument. So keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan
regularly.
Avoid Exposed Circuit or Components
Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate the instrument with covers or panels removed.
Use Only the Specified Fuse.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
To avoid the influence of dust and/or moisture in the air, please keep the surface of the device
clean and dry.
Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.
In order to avoid short circuiting to the interior of the device or electric shock, please do not
operate the instrument in a humid environment.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
In order to avoid damage to the device or personal injury, it is important to operate the deviceaway from an explosive atmosphere.
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The responsible body or operator should refer to the instruction manual to preserve theprotection afford by the equipment. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms used in this manual:
DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen.
WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen.
CAUTION: Indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur.

Symbols used on the instrument. Symbols may appear on the instrument:

Hazardous

Protective

Voltage

Earth Ground

Warning

ChassisGroundWorking Environment
Environment
For indoor use onlyRated voltage/frequency
100 V-240 V(±10%),50/60 Hz
100 V-120 V (±10%),400 Hz

Rated input power
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85W

Temperature
Operating:0℃ to +50℃
Non-operation: -20℃ to +70℃

Humidity
Operating:0~30℃，＜95%30℃ to 50℃ , ＜75%

WARNINGTo avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock,please do not operate in humid environment.
AltitudeOperating: ≤3000m

Degree of protection
IP 20

Degree of pollution
This product can work in the environment with pollution degree of 2.

Installation (overvoltage) Category
This product is powered by mains conforming to installation (overvoltage) Category II.

WARNING
Make sure that no overvoltage (such as that caused by thunderbolt) canreach the
product, or else the operator might expose to danger of electric shock.

Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions
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Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to signal level which is applicable to equipment
measurement terminals connected to the source circuit. In these terminals, precautions aredone to limit the transient voltage to the corresponding low level.
Installation (overvoltage) category II refers to the local power distribution level which isapplicable to equipment connected to the AC line (AC power).

Cleaning
Clean only the exterior of the instrument, using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use chemicals orabrasive elements. Under no circumstances allow moisture to penetrate the instrument. To
avoid electrical shock, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning.

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Garantie et déclaration
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SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD Tous droits réservés

Informations sur les marques
SIGLENT est la marque déposée de SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

DéclarationLes produits SIGLENT sont protégés par le droit des brevets dans le monde entier

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SIGLENT se réserve le droit de modifier ou de changer des parties ou toutes lesspécifications ou politiques de prix à la seule décision de l'entrepriseLes informations contenues dans cette publication remplacent tout le matériel
précédemment correspondant.

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Tout moyen de copier, d'extraire ou de traduire le contenu de ce manuel est interdit sansl'autorisation de SIGLENT.

SIGLENT ne sera pas responsable des pertes causées par des incidents ou consécutifs
en relation avec la fourniture, l'utilisation ou l'exécution de ce manuel ainsi que touteinformation contenue.

Certification du produit
SIGLENT garantit que ce produit est conforme aux normes nationales et industrielles en
Chine ainsi qu'à la norme ISO9001: 2008 et à la norme ISO14001: 2004. Une autre
certification de conformité aux normes internationales est en cours.

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Résumé de la sécurité générale
Lisez attentivement les précautions de sécurité suivantes pour éviter toute blessure corporelle
ou tout dommage à l'instrument et aux produits qui y sont connectés. Pour éviter les dangers
potentiels, veuillez utiliser l'instrument comme spécifié.

Utilisez une ligne d'alimentation CA appropriée
Seul le cordon d'alimentation conçu pour l'instrument et autorisé par le pays local doit êtreutilisé.

Mettre l'instrument à la terre
L'instrument est mis à la terre via le conducteur de terre de protection de la ligned'alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, veuillez vous assurer que l'instrument est
correctement mis à la terre avant de connecter ses bornes d'entrée ou de sortie

Connectez la sonde correctement.
Si une sonde est utilisée, ne connectez pas le fil de terre à une haute tension car il a unpotentiel électrique isobare comme terre.

Consultez les classifications de tous les terminaux
Pour éviter un incendie ou un choc électrique, veuillez consulter toutes les évaluations etsigner les instructions de l'instrument. Avant de connecter l'instrument, veuillez lire
attentivement le manuel pour obtenir plus d'informations sur les valeurs nominales.

Utilisez une protection appropriée contre les surtensions
Assurez-vous qu'aucune surtension (telle que celle provoquée par un orage) ne peut atteindre
le produit, sinon l'opérateur pourrait être exposé à un risque de choc électrique.

Prévention électrostatique
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Faites fonctionner l'instrument dans un environnement de zone de protection contre lesdécharges électrostatiques pour éviter les dommages induits par les déchargesélectrostatiques. Mettez toujours à la terre les conducteurs internes et externes du câble pourlibérer l'électricité statique avant de procéder au raccordement.

Maintenir une ventilation adéquate
Une ventilation inadéquate peut entraîner une augmentation de la température de l'instrument,ce qui finira par l'endommager. Gardez donc bien ventilé et inspectez régulièrement
l'admission et le ventilateur.

Évitez les circuits ou composants exposés
Ne touchez pas les contacts ou composants exposés lorsque l'appareil est sous tension.

Ne pas utiliser sans couvercles
N'utilisez pas l'instrument avec les couvercles ou les panneaux retirés.

Utilisez uniquement le fusible spécifié.
Gardez les surfaces du produit propres et sèches.
Pour éviter l'influence de la poussière et / ou de l'humidité dans l'air, veuillez garder la surface
de l'appareil propre et sèche.

Ne pas utiliser dans des conditions humides.
Afin d'éviter un court-circuit à l'intérieur de l'appareil ou un choc électrique, veuillez ne pas
utiliser l'instrument dans un environnement humide.
Ne pas utiliser dans une atmosphère explosive.
Afin d'éviter des dommages à l'appareil ou des blessures, il est important de faire fonctionner
l'appareil loin d'une atmosphère explosive.
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L'organisme ou l'opérateur responsable doit se référer au manuel d'instructions
pour préserver la protection offerte par l'équipement. Si l'équipement est utiliséd'une manière non spécifiée par le fabricant, la protection fournie parl'équipement peut être altérée.

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Termes et symboles de sécurité
Termes utilisés dans ce manuel:
DANGER: indique une blessure ou un danger pouvant survenir immédiatement.
AVERTISSEMENT: indique une blessure ou un danger qui peut ne pas se produire
immédiatement.
ATTENTION: indique que des dommages potentiels à l'instrument ou à d'autres biens
pourraient survenir.

Symboles utilisés sur l'instrument. Des symboles peuvent apparaître sur l'instrument:

DangereuxProtecteur

TensionTerre au sol

Attention

Environnement de travail
Environnement
Pour une utilisation en intérieur uniquement

Tension / fréquence nominale
100 V-240 V (± 10%), 50/60 Hz
100 V-120 V (± 10%), 400 Hz
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Puissance d'entrée nominale
85 W
Température
Fonctionnement: 0 ℃ à + 50 ℃
Non-fonctionnement: -20 ℃ à + 70 ℃

Humidité
Fonctionnement: 0 ~ 30 ℃ ， ＜ 95%
30 ℃ à 50 ℃, ＜ 75%

ATTENTION
Pour éviter un court-circuit à l'intérieur de l'instrument ou un chocélectrique,veuillez ne pas utiliser dans un environnement humide.

Altitude
Fonctionnement: ≤3000m

Degré de protection
IP 20
Degré de pollution
Ce produit peut fonctionner dans l'environnement avec un degré de pollution de 2.
Catégorie d'installation (surtension)
Catégorie d'installation (surtension)

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Ce produit est alimenté par le secteur conforme à la catégorie d'installation (surtension) II.

ATTENTION
Assurez-vous qu'aucune surtension (telle que celle causée par le coup de foudre)
ne peut atteindre le produit, sinon l'opérateur pourrait s'exposer à un risque de chocélectrique.

Définitions des catégories d'installation (surtension)
Définitions des catégories d'installation (surtension)
La catégorie d'installation (surtension) I fait référence au niveau de signal qui est applicable
aux bornes de mesure des équipements connectés au circuit source.
Dans ces bornes, des précautions sont prises pour limiter la tension transitoire au niveau bas
correspondant.

La catégorie d'installation (surtension) II fait référence au niveau de distribution électrique
local qui est applicable à l'équipement connecté à la ligne CA (alimentation CA).

Nettoyage
Nettoyez uniquement l'extérieur de l'instrument à l'aide d'un chiffon doux et humide. N'utilisez
pas de produits chimiques ou d'éléments abrasifs. Ne laissez en aucun cas pénétrer
l'humidité dans l'instrument. Pour éviter tout choc électrique, débranchez le cordon
d'alimentation de la prise secteur avant le nettoyage.

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SSG5000X Overview
The SIGLENT SSG5000X series is a bench top RF signal source, with an output frequency
range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. It features light weight, small size, and convenient interface makeit ideal for R&D, education, production, and maintenance.

Features and BenefitsFrequency range from 9 kHz up to 4 GHz/6 GHz

0.001 Hz frequency resolutionLevel output from -140 dBm to +26 dBm.

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0.01 dB level resolutionLevel accuracy ≤ 0.7 dB(typ.)Phase noise < -120 dBc/Hz @1 GHz, offset 20 kHz(typ.)Standard AM, FM, and PM analog modulation with internal, external and Int+Ext
source

Pulse modulation, on/off ratio ≥0.7 dB (typ.)

Pulse train generator(option)USB-power meter measurement

Support IQ modulation, output QAM, FSK, ASK, PSK, multitone and other

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modulation signals, support data source playback generated by MATLAB

Support the playback of protocol files and can generate 5G_NR, LTE, WLAN,
WCDMA, GSM, BLUETOOTH and other communication protocol signals

Support the generation and playback of waveform sequenceWeb remote control is supported, which is convenient for users to control devices
remotelyEquipped with a 5-inch (800x480) with display and a capacitive touch screen foreasy and convenient operation.

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Contents
Guaranty and Declaration..................................................................................................................... II
General Safety Summary ..................................................................................................................... III
Safety Terms and Symbols ...................................................................................................................... V
SSG5000X Overview.............................................................................................................................. VIII
Chapter 1

Quick Start ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1

Appearance size ................................................................................................................. 2

1.2

Preparing for Use............................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1

Adjust the Supporting Legs .................................................................................... 3

1.2.2

Connect to AC Power Supply ................................................................................. 3

1.3

The Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1

Front Panel Function Keys ...................................................................................... 5

1.3.2

Front Panel Key Backlight ....................................................................................... 6

1.3.3

Digital keyboard ........................................................................................................ 6

1.3.4

Front Panel Connectors ........................................................................................... 9

1.4

Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 10

1.5

User interface.................................................................................................................... 16

1.6

Touch operation .............................................................................................................. 19

1.7

Parameter setting ............................................................................................................ 20

1.8

Help information ............................................................................................................. 21

Chapter 2

Front Panel Operation .................................................................................................... 22

2.1

Frequency Setting ........................................................................................................... 23

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2.1.1

RF output Frequency .............................................................................................. 23

2.1.2

Freq Offset ................................................................................................................ 24

2.1.3

Phase Offset .............................................................................................................. 26

2.2

Level Setting ..................................................................................................................... 28
2.2.1

Level setting.............................................................................................................. 29

2.2.2

Level Offset ............................................................................................................... 30

2.2.3

ALC State ................................................................................................................... 31

2.2.4

Flatness ...................................................................................................................... 32

2.3

Sweep Setting ................................................................................................................... 37
2.3.1

Sweep State .............................................................................................................. 37

2.3.2

Step Sweep ............................................................................................................... 38

2.3.3

List sweep .................................................................................................................. 39

2.3.4

Direction .................................................................................................................... 40

2.3.5

Sweep Mode ............................................................................................................. 41

2.3.6

Trigger Mode ........................................................................................................... 41

2.3.7

Point Trigger ............................................................................................................. 42

2.3.8

Trigger Slope ............................................................................................................ 44

2.4

Analog Modulation ......................................................................................................... 46
2.4.1

Amplitude Modulation (AM) ................................................................................ 46

2.4.2

Frequency Modulation (FM) ................................................................................. 49

2.4.3

Phase Modulation (PM) ......................................................................................... 53

2.4.4

Pulse Modulation (PULSE) .................................................................................... 56

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2.5

LF Setting ........................................................................................................................... 68
2.5.1

LF Source ................................................................................................................... 68

2.5.2

LF Sweep .................................................................................................................... 69

2.6

Utility ................................................................................................................................... 73
2.6.1

System ........................................................................................................................ 73

2.6.2

Store/Recall ............................................................................................................... 84

2.7

Power Sensor .................................................................................................................... 87
2.7.1

Power meter setting ............................................................................................... 87

2.7.2

Level Control ............................................................................................................ 92

2.8

I/Q Modulation ................................................................................................................ 95
2.8.1

Custom ....................................................................................................................... 95

2.8.2

Multitone ................................................................................................................. 102

2.8.3

ARB ............................................................................................................................ 104

2.8.4

AWGN....................................................................................................................... 141

2.8.5

I/Q Control .............................................................................................................. 141

2.9

Shortcut Keys .................................................................................................................. 146
2.9.1

PRESET...................................................................................................................... 146

2.9.2

Home ........................................................................................................................ 154

2.9.3

Trigger ...................................................................................................................... 154

2.9.4

ESC/Close ................................................................................................................ 154

2.9.5

MOD ON/OFF ......................................................................................................... 155

2.9.6

RF ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 155

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Chapter 3

Application Examples ................................................................................................... 156

3.1

Output RF signal ............................................................................................................ 156

3.2

Correcting Line Loss...................................................................................................... 157

3.3

Output a modulated signal ......................................................................................... 158

3.4

Output a pulse train ...................................................................................................... 160

3.5

Output IQ modulated signal in Custom Mode ...................................................... 162

3.6

Test OIP3 of Active Devices in Multitone Mode ................................................... 164

3.7Play waveform sequence Using ARB Mode............................................................ 166

3.8

Add AWGN to Modulated Signal Using ARB Mode ............................................ 168

Chapter 4

Programming Overview ............................................................................................... 171

4.1

Remote Operation ......................................................................................................... 171
4.1.1

Connecting via the USB Device port ................................................................ 171

4.1.2

Connecting via the LAN port ............................................................................. 172

4.1.3

GPIB: Connecting via the USB-Host port ........................................................ 173

4.2

Build Communications ................................................................................................. 175
4.2.1

Build Communications Using VISA................................................................... 175

4.2.2

Build Communications Using Sockets/Telnet ............................................... 177

4.3

Remote Control Capabilities ....................................................................................... 179
4.3.1

User-defined Programming ............................................................................... 179

4.3.2

Send SCPI Commands via NI MAX ................................................................... 179

4.3.1

Web Control ........................................................................................................... 182

Chapter 5

Service and Support ..................................................................................................... 183

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5.1

General Inspection ........................................................................................................ 183

5.2

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 184

Chapter 6

Service and Support ..................................................................................................... 189

6.1

Service Summary ........................................................................................................... 189

6.2

Contact Us ....................................................................................................................... 190

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
Subjects in this chapter:Appearance sizePreparing for Use

The Front Panel

Rear Panel

User interface

Touch operationParameter setting

Help information

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1.1 Appearance size

Figure 1-1 Front View

Figure 1-2 Top View

Figure 1-3 Side View
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1.2 Preparing for Use
1.2.1 Adjust the Supporting Legs
For benchtop operation, you may want to use the supporting legs. Adjust the supporting
feet appropriately to tilt the RF signal source upwards.

Figure 1-4 before adjusting

Figure 1-5 after adjusting

1.2.2 Connect to AC Power Supply
The RF signal source accepts 100-240V, 50/60/440Hz AC power supply. Please use thepower cord provided to connect the instrument to the power source as shown in the figure
below.

PowerInterface

Figure 1-6 Power Interface

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1.3 The Front Panel
1

2
3

4

9

8

7

6

5

5

Figure 1-7 the Front Panel

Table 1-1 Front Panel Description

NO.

Description

NO.

Description1

Function key

2

USB Host

3

LF output

4

RF output

5

Knob

6

Direction key

7

Digital keyboard

8

Touch screen display area

9Power button

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1.3.1 Front Panel Function Keys
Table 1-2 Function keys description

Control Keys

Description

FREQ

Set frequency, frequency offset, phase offset and other relatedparameters.

LEVEL

Set level, level offset, ALC state, flatness and other parameters, power
sensor display and control functions.

SWEEP

Set sweep state, step sweep, list sweep, direction and other relatedparameters.

LF

Set LF state, LF level, LF frequency and other related parameters.

MOD

Set various modulation parameters (AM, FM, PM and PULSE).

I/Q

Set IQ related parameters.

ESC/Close

During the parameter editing process, pressing this key will clear the
input of the active function area and exit the parameter input state.
Press this button to return to local control of previously operating the
instrument remotely.

Trigger

When the trigger type is set to Key, press this button to perform one
operation.

MOD

The main switch of various modulation modes.

ON/OFF

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RF ON/OFFRF signal output switch

PRESET

Press this button to revert to the default parameter. The default
parameters refer to the default parameter table.

UTILITY

System and file related operations

HOME

You can get back to the main interface quickly

1.3.2 Front Panel Key Backlight
The on/off state and the color of the backlights of some keys at the front panel indicate theworking state of the SSG. The states are as listed below.

1. Power Switch
Orange light constantly on indicates the unit is in stand-by state.
Green light constantly on indicates the instrument is in the normal operated state.

2. MOD ON/OFF
When the MOD ON/OFF is set to turn on the modulation, the light will turn on, turn off themodulation, and the lights will turn off.

3. RF ON/OFF
When the RF signal is turned on, the back light is on, and the radio signal is turned off.

1.3.3 Digital keyboard
The front panel of the RF signal source provides a numeric keypad (as shown below). The
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keyboard supports English uppercase and lowercase characters, numbers, and common
symbols (including decimal points, blanks, spaces, and + /), mainly for editing the name offiles or folders and setting parameters (refer to the "parameter setting" section).

Figure 1-8 Digital keyboard

1.
Digit 0 and space bar switch.
2.
In the English state, enter the special symbol (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *). In the digital state,enter the decimal point.
3.
In the digital state, enter the "-" number, in the English state input for case switching.
4.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as dBuV. When setting thefrequency, press this key to set the units as GHz, if the input is a time-related parameter,press this key to set the unit as ns.
5.
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When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as uV. When setting thefrequency, press this key to set the units as MHz, if the input is a time-related parameter,press this key to set the unit as us.
6.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as mV. When setting thefrequency, press this key to set kHz. If the input is a time-related parameter, press this key
to set the units as ms.
7.
When setting the amplitude, press this key to set the units as dBm, when setting thefrequency, the unit is Hz, if the input is a time correlation parameter, press this key to set
the units as s.
8.
During the parameter editing process, pressing this key will clear the input of the activefunction area and exit the parameter input state.
9.
In the parameter input process, pressing this key will end the parameter input and add thecurrently set units for the parameter.

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1.3.4 Front Panel Connectors

Figure 1-9 front panel connectors

1.

LF (low frequency) output

Output the low frequency signal. This is a BNC connection .The output can also be
configured to source the modulation waveform for FM and PM modulation types.

2.

RF(Radio frequency) output terminal

RF signal output N-type connector with an impedance of 50 ohms.

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1.4 Rear Panel

11

10

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Figure 1-10 Rear Panel1.

AC power input terminal

The RF signal source can operate with AC power from specifications of the AC power
supply supported by RF signal source are 100 V - 240 V at 45 Hz - 440 Hz. Pleaseconnect the RF signal source to the AC power supply with the supplied power cord.

2.

LAN interface

Used to link the RF signal source to the computer or computer network, the SSG5000X is
VXI-11 compliant, supports remote commands based on Socket and Telnet, and uses
WEB for remote control. It can quickly build test systems with other standard equipment.
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3.

USB host

The RF signal source can be used as the "main device" to connect to the external USB
device. The interface reads the trace or state file from the U disk, or stores the current
instrument state or trace to the U disk, and can also save the content displayed on thecurrent screen in .BMP format to the U disk.

4.

USB Device interface

The interface can be connected to a compatible computer and controlled by software on
the host computer

5.

EXT MOD INPUT

Input BNC connection for an external modulation.

6.

10MHz INThe [10MHz IN] and [10MHz OUT] connectors are commonly used to establish
synchronization between multiple instruments. The RF source can use an internalreference source or an external reference source.

If the instrument detects that there is a valid 10MHz IN signal at the 10MHz In connector, it
will used it as an external reference source. At this point the user interface status bar

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shows "Ext Ref". When an external reference is lost, exceeded, or disconnected, theinstrument automatically switches to the internal reference, and the screen status bar will
no longer display "Ext Ref".

7.

10MHz OUT

The [10MHz IN] and [10MHz OUT] connectors are commonly used to establish
synchronization between multiple instruments. The RF source can use an internalreference source or an external reference source.

If the instrument uses an internal reference source, the [10MHz OUT] connector can
output a 10MHz clock signal generated by the instrument and can be used to synchronize
other devices.

8.

PULSE IN/OUT

The function of the connector is determined by the current mode of pulse modulation.
1) PULSE IN:
When the pulse source is "Ext", it is used to input external pulse signals.
2) PULSE OUT:
When the Pulse modulation source is "Int" and the pulse output switch is turned on, it isused to output the pulse signal generated by the internal generator. The output signal isrelated to "Pulse Mode", and can be set to "Single", "Double" or "Train".

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9.

SIGNAL VALID

When the RF output frequency or amplitude is modified, the RF output connector of thefront panel outputs the RF signal at the specified frequency and amplitude after a certain
response and processing time in the internal circuit of the instrument. In this process, the[SIGNAL VALID] connector outputs an impulse synchronization signal to indicate thevalidity of the RF output signal:
High level (3.3 V): Indicates that the RF signal is being configured;

Low level (0 V): Indicates that the RF signal is stable (effective).

10.

TRIG IN/OUT

When PULSE trigger mode is "Int ", the connector can be used to output the trigger signal.
When the RF Sweep, LF Sweep, or PULSE trigger mode is "Ext", the connector is used to
input the external trigger signal.

11. Ground
System ground terminal.

12.

IQ_EVENT

Output on this connector occurs whenever Marker is on in an Arb–based waveform.
Marker level ≈ 3.3 V (positive polarity selected),

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Marker level = 0 V (negative polarity selected).

13. PATTERN_TRIG
When the IQ Arb trigger source is "Ext", the connector is used to input the external trigger
signal.

14. Q_OUT
Output the analog, in–phase component of I/Q modulation from the internal baseband
generator when the internal IQ modulation mode is on.

15. Q_OUT
Used in conjunction with the Q_OUT connector to provide a balanced baseband stimulus.

16. I_OUT
Output the analog, quadrature–phase component of I/Q modulation from the internal
baseband generator when the internal IQ modulation mode is on.

17. I_OUT
Used in conjunction with the I_OUT connector to provide a balanced baseband stimulus.

18. I INPUT

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Used to input an external modulated I baseband signal when the external IQ modulation
mode is on.

19. Q INPUT
Use to input an external modulated Q baseband signal when the external IQ modulation
mode is on.
Note: [I INPUT] and [Q INPUT] connectors are only available on models equipped with IQ
modulation.

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1.5 User interface
1
2

3

4

Figure 1-11 User Interface

1.

Prompt status barDisplay LOCAL (local) or REMOTE (remote). When REMOTE is displayed, theinstrument is being controlled by a remote computer and the front panel input will belocked .To unlock the front panel (enter LOCAL mode), press Esc/Close to quit.



EXT REF: EXT REF shows that the SSG is using an external 10 MHz reference.



LF: Low frequency signal generator state.



MOD: The modulation state mode is turned off, the blue is turned on, and the gray isclosed.



RF: The RF output state.

SWEEP: The status of the sweep state.

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IQ Modulation.



UF: Amplitude flatness function enabled.



OFFSET: Amplitude offset enable.

: The identification is displayed when a USB disk is inserted
LAN: LAN state.

Indicates that LAN is successfully connected.

indicates that

there is no network connection or network connection failed2.

RF frequency

RF output frequency setting. When the scan type is "frequency" or "frequency &amplitude", the frequency scanning progress bar is displayed.

3.

RF levelRF output level setting. When the scan type is "amplitude" or "frequency &amplitude", thelevel scanning progress bar is displayed.

4.

Touch screen display area: Display the settings under each menu

LF: LF output state and LF waveform displayed. Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle
and DC can be set up.



ANALOG MOD: Modulation state. Amplitude modulation, frequency modulation,phase modulation, or pulse can be set.

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RF: RF output state. Frequency, level or RF Sweep can be set.



I/Q MOD: I/Q output state. IQ modulation can be set.



UTILITY: System and file related parameters can be set.

Power Sensor: Display the current reading of the power sensor after accessing thepower sensor.

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1.6 Touch operation
The RF signal source provides a 5 inch capacitive touch screen to support various gesture
operations. Including:

Click on the screen parameters or menu to edit the parameters.



Left or right slide switches menus.

Up and down slides the display menu

Note: Only when you click on the screen, the scrollbar appears on the right to slide down
the menu. If there is no scrollbar, it means that only the current page exists.

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1.7 Parameter setting
Parameter input can be performed through touch screen, keypad and digital keys, knob or

direction keys. This section introduces an example of three parameter setting methods bysetting the center frequency to 100 MHz.

1.

Using the digital keyboard

1) Press FREQ;
2) Use the numeric key to input the value "100";3) Then press2.

to select unit MHz;

Using the touch screen

1) Click the Freq input box on the screen to display the keypad.
2) Enter 100 on the keypad, then select unit MHz on the keypad.

3.

Using the knob and the direction key

1) Bring the Focus Cursor on the Freq input box by using the knob.
2) Press the knob and adjust the left and right arrow keys to select the digit you wish toadjust.
3) Then turn the knob or press the up and down arrow keys to change the parameters until
the desired value is obtained.

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1.8 Help information
The built-in help system of RF signal source provides help information for each function
and menu option on the front panel.
Press UTILITY button and select help. The center of the screen will pop up to help.

Click to enter the corresponding directory.

Figure 1-12 help information

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Chapter 2 Front Panel Operation
This chapter describes in detail the function keys at the front panel and the associatedfunctions.

Subjects in this chapter:Frequency Setting

Level Setting

Sweep Setting

Analog Modulation

LF Setting

UtilityPower Sensor



I/Q Modulation

Shortcut Keys

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2.1 Frequency Setting
The value of the RF frequency is displayed in the header of the display (“Freq”). This fieldprovides the direct input of the RF frequency. Alternatively, you can enter the RF
frequency in the “Freq” dialog.

Note that the displayed RF frequency in the header and the RF output frequency, enteredin the “FREQ” dialog can be different, as explained in the following section.

If you working with a downstream instrument, e.g. a mixer, you can enter relatedparameter value in the frequency settings dialog (“Offset”).

The correlation between the RF frequency, the RF output frequency and the frequency
offset is as follows:“FREQ” (in header) = “RF output frequency” (frequency in dialog) + “Freq offset” (offset indialog)2.1.1 RF output Frequency
Setting the RF output frequency
1. Keypad operation
Press FREQ->Frequency to make the focus fall on this parameter item.

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Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value and press the unit button to selectthe desired unit. Optional units are GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press ENTER to selectthe current unit.



Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use
the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press theup and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify
the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode.

2. Touch screen operation
Click on SHORTCUT->FREQ->Frequency to enter the interface of RF output frequency
setting.
Click the frequency parameter, then pop up the keypad interface, then click thenumber symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit.
Click the tick to confirm the modified value and selected unit.

Long press edit box to enter the edit mode. Press the up and down direction keys,
rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value, and press the
ENTER key, knob or ESC key to exit the edit mode.

Note: The maximum RF output frequency is 6 GHz, and 9 kHz is the minimum.

2.1.2 Freq Offset
This setting the displayed frequency offset from the RF output signal.
This can be useful if the circuit or device shifts or alters the output frequency .such as an
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external mixer, by setting an offset; you can read the mixer signal’s frequency directly on
the RF generator front panel.

1. Keypad operation
Press FREQ->Freq Offset to make the focus fall on this parameter item.


Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value and press the unit button to selectthe desired unit. Optional units are GHz, MHz, kHz, and Hz. Press ENTER to selectthe current unit.



Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use
the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press theup and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify
the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode.

2. Touch screen operation
Click SHORTCUT->FREQ-> Freq Offset to enter the interface of frequency offset setting.


Click the frequency offset parameter, and then pop up the keypad interface, then click
the number symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit.
Click the check mark to confirm the modified value and selected unit.

Long press the edit box to enter the edit mode. Press the up and down direction keys,
rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value, and press the
ENTER key, knob or ESC key to exit the edit mode.

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The relationship between the RF output frequency, the display frequency andfrequency offset is:
Display frequency = RF output Frequency + Frequency offset



The difference value between the display frequency and the frequency offset is theactual RF output frequency, which must not exceed the instrument frequency output
range.

2.1.3 Phase Offset
Setting the phase offset from the RF signal
Application: When multiple RF sources are outputting RF signals at the same time,
multiple signals can be output to the same phase or a fixed phase offset by adjusting thisparameter.
Also you should set the devices the same frequency and synchronous them.
1. Keypad operation
Press FREQ-> Phase Offset to make the focus fall on this parameter item.


Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value and press the unit button to selectthe desired unit. Press ENTER to select the current unit.



Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use
the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press the

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up and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify
the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode.

2. Touch screen operation
Click on SHORTCUT->FREQ->Phase Offset to enter the interface of phase offset setting.


Click the phase offset parameter, then pop up the keypad interface, then click thenumber symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit.
Click the check mark to confirm the modified value and selected unit.

Long press the edit box to enter the edit mode. Press the up and down direction keys,
rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value, and press the
ENTER key, knob or ESC key to exit the edit mode.

Click on SHORTCUT->FREQ->Reset phase delta display to reset the display phase offset
to 0 deg.

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2.2 Level Setting
The value of the RF level is displayed in the level text field located in the header of thedisplay (labeled “Level”).This field provides the direct input of the RF levelvalue .Alternatively, you can enter the level in the level dialog.

Note that the displayed RF level in the header, and the RF output level, set in the “Level”
dialog can be different, as explained in the following section.

If you working with a downstream instrument, e.g. an attenuator or amplifier, you can enter
the level offset value in the settings dialog (labeled “Level Offset”).

The generator includes these parameters and displays the result in the “Level” field in thestatus bar, as if the downstream source and the generator were one unit. This displayed
level value corresponds to the value at the RF output of the instrument and any
downstream sources. . However, the level provided at the RF output of the signal
generator corresponds to the level value set in the “Level Setting” dialog.

When a level offset is enabled, the instrument display changes the color of “OFFSET“from grey to blue.

Level (in header) = RF output level (level in the Level menu) + Level offset (Offset in Level
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menu)

2.2.1

Level setting

Setting the RF signal level1.

Keypad operation:

Press the LEVEL->Level to make the focus fall on this parameter item

Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value and press the unit button to selectthe desired unit. Optional units are dBm, dBuV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW and W.
Press ENTER to select the current unit by default.



Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use
the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press theup and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify
the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode.

2.

Touch screen operation

Click on SHORTCUT ->LEVEL->Level to enter the interface of RF output level setting.


Click the level parameter, then pop up the keypad interface, then click the number
symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the unit to modify the unit. Click thecheck mark to confirm the modified value and selected unit.

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rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value, and press the
ENTER key, knob or ESC key to exit the edit mode.

2.2.2 Level Offset
Setting the level offset from the RF signal’s level
Application: When connecting a fixed attenuation or gain, the level value after attenuationor amplification can be directly read and set on the RF source by setting a level offset.
When level offset is not zero, the status bar will display OFFSET in blue.
1.

Keypad operation

Press LEVEL-> Level Offset to make the focus fall on this parameter item.


Use the numeric keypad to input the desired value. Press ENTER or click the check
mark to confirm.

Press ENTER or press the knob to enter the parameter editing state, and then use
the left and right direction keys to move the cursor to the desired position. Press theup and down direction keys, rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify
the value. Press ENTER, knob or ESC to exit the editing mode.

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2.

Touch operation

Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL->Level Offset to enter the interface of level offset setting.


Click the level parameter, then pop up the keypad interface, then click the number
symbol in the keypad to change the value. Click the check mark to confirm themodified value.

Long press edit box to enter the edit mode. Press the up and down direction keys,
rotate the knob or press the numeric keypad to modify the value, and press the
ENTER key, knob or ESC key to exit the edit mode.

Note:


The difference value between the display level and the level offset is the actual RF
output level, which must not exceed the instrument level output range.

2.2.3 ALC State
Setting the ALC’s working state
ALC is Automatic Level Control .It is an adaptive control system to stabilize the RF output
level.

It continuously monitors the current level and adjusts it to keep a steady state overtemperature and time.

1.

Keypad operation
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Press LEVEL-> ALC State to expand the drop-down box, then rotate the knob or press
the up and down direction keys to select ALC state.

2.

Touch operation

Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL->ALC state to select ALC state.
ALC has three functions: "Off", "On" and "Auto”:● AUTO
Automatically turn on or off the ALC function according to the equipment state.
● On
Enable ALC permanently, regardless of the currently selected mode.
● ALC Off (S&H)
Deactivate ALC. The instrument switches to Sample & Hold (S&H) state, which still allows
maintaining a constant output level .In “S&H” mode, the signal generator switches for ashort period of time into CW mode and activates ALC. The ALC adjusts the level to the set
value and the generator holds the value .Then, the generator switches ALC off again andback to the previous operating mode.

2.2.4 Flatness
The "Flatness" function adjusts the amplitude at specific frequencies by mathematicallyadjusting the output by applying user-defined level correction lists. Correction is
performed by the user-defined table values being added to the output level for the
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respective RF frequency. With frequencies which are not contained in the list, the level
correction is determined by interpolation of the closest correction values. If there is only
one point, it will not perform correction.

The flatness correction function can adjust the RF output amplitude corresponding to thefrequency point within the frequency range of the instrument to compensate for losses in
the cable, or losses caused by other equipment.

1.

Flatness Menu



Keypad operation
Press LEVEL->Flatness to make the focus fall on the flatness menu, then press theknob or ENTER key to switch flatness status. When opened, the status bar displays
the blue UF letters.

Touch operation
Click on SHORTCUT->LEVEL ->Flatness to make the focus fall on flatness switch.
Then click on the switch button to switch the flatness status.

Note: Flatness correct is enabled when the indicator shows the blue colored “I” andthe status bar will display blue “UF”. When disabled, the Flatness indictor will display
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2.

Flatness settings

Press LEVEL->Flatness, and then click the gear icon to enter the flatness list edit page.

Table 2-1Flatness correction list
ROW

Frequency

correction（dB）121)

InsertPress
2)

DeletePress
3)

to delete the selected row.

Empty

Press
4)

to insert a new row after the last row.

to empty any number of rows.

Load

Press

to enter the file save/call page, select and load existing flatness correction

files, see "file management" for details.
5)

Save

Press

to enter the file save/call page, save the correction data in the list, see "filemanagement" for details.
6)

ReturnPress

return to the previous menu.

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7)

Set

Press

to enter the set of flatness list filling.

After entered into the set of flatness list filling, you can choose one of the following threemethods to fill flatness list with power sensor.


Flatness List
In the flatness list edit page, insert the frequency list. Then enter the set of flatness list
filling, choose “Flatness” method, and click “Fill Flatness With Sensor”. The amplitude
correction values in the flatness list will be generated.

Manual Step
Choose “Manual Step” method, several hidden options will be enabled. Edit these
options to generate frequency list, and then click “Fill Flatness with Sensor”;
amplitude correction values in the flatness list will be generated.



Sweep List
“Sweep List” method will generate frequency list according to the sweep list you
have edited in the RF Sweep function. And then you can click “Fill Flatness with
Sensor”, amplitude correction values in the flatness list will be generated.

Note:


You should connect a power sensor with the Signal Generator you use. Before you fill
the flatness list with sensor, there’s no need for you to turn on the RF state or sensor

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state. Before or after “Fill Flatness with Sensor” executed, the RF state and sensor
state will be turned on or turned off automatically.


During filling the flatness list, the pop-up message will be shown as below. You
should not remove the power sensor until the process is finished.

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2.3 Sweep Setting
When the RF sweep function is enabled, the RF signal is output from the N-typeconnector of [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] on the front panel.
Note: The RF signal will be on only when the RF switch is on.
Press SWEEP to enter RF sweep setting.

2.3.1 Sweep State
The sweep state is off by default. The signal generator SSG5000X offers three different
RF sweep types: Freq, Level, and Freq& Level.
Clicking the drop-down box of the sweep state to choose a sweep type:

Off: Default state. The sweep disabled Close RF sweep function.



Freq: Enable frequency sweep. The frequency parameter bar refreshes the current
frequency value in real time and the current sweep progress can be observed on thefrequency sweep progress bar.



Level: Enable level sweep. The frequency parameter bar refreshes the current levelvalue in real time and the current sweep progress can be observed on the levelsweep progress bar.



Freq& Level: Enable frequency sweep and level sweep function. The frequency andlevel parameter bar refreshes the current frequency and level value in real time andthe current sweep progress can be observed on the frequency and level sweep

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progress bar.

2.3.2 Step Sweep
The step sweep state is on by default. Click the slide to switch the on-off state. Clickto enter the parameter setting menu of step sweep.
Note: The step sweep and list sweep are mutually exclusive. One will shut off
automatically when the other is on.
1)

Start Freq: Initial frequency set point of the sweep.

2)

Stop Freq: Final frequency set point of the sweep.

3)

Start Level: Initial amplitude level set point of the sweep.

4)Stop Level: Final amplitude level set point of the sweep.

5)Dwell time: The interval time between two sweep points.

6)

Sweep points: The number of points in a sweep .Every point is interpolated between
the start parameter and stop parameter.

7)

Sweep shape: Click the drop-down box, Sawtooth and Triangle can be selected

Sawtooth: Sweep period is always from the start frequency or start level to the stopfrequency or stop level. The sweep sequence is similar to a "Sawtooth wave".



Triangle: Sweep period is always from the start frequency or start level to the stopfrequency or stop level, and then return back to the start frequency or start level. The
sweep sequence is similar to a "triangle wave".

8)

Sweep Space: Click the drop-down box, linear and log can be selected.

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Note: Level sweep only support the line sweep mode. List Sweep

2.3.3 List sweep
The list sweep state is off by default. Click the slide to switch the on-off state. Click the"more setting" to enter the table edit page of list sweep.
Note: The List sweep and step sweep are mutually exclusive. One will shut off
automatically when the other is on.

As show in the figure, the table edit page consists of the operating button on the left ofpage, the table on the middle of the page and the menu button on the right side.
1)

Inset line: Click the

to inset a new line under the current cursor.

2)

Delete line: Click the

to delete the line under the current cursor.

3) Parameter edit: Click each parameter in the table to set it through the touch screen
keyboard or the keypad of the front panel.
3)

Return to previous page: Click

4)

Cleaning list: Click

5)

Default step sweep list: Clickto return to the previous menu.

to clean and preset current list.
to generate a new list according to the step sweep

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setting.
6)

Loading list: Clickbutton to enter the file system directory. At this time, thesweep list file previously saved in the device can be selected to read, and theparameter can be modified.
7)

Save list: Click the

button to enter the file system directory. At this time, enter

the file name, then save the sweep list file.

Note: Please refer to the related introduction in “File Management” for detailed operationof Loading/Saving files.

Each line parameter represents the setting of each sweep point:1)

Number: Indicates the row number of the sweep point.

2)

Frequency: Indicates the frequency of the sweep point.

3)

Level: Indicates the level of the sweep point.

4)

Time: Indicates the dwell time of the sweep point.

2.3.4 Direction
Sweep direction state is “up” by default. The SSG5000X provides two types: “up” or“down”. Click the drop-down box to enable the corresponding sweep direction.


UP: The signal generator sweeps from the start frequency or start level to the stopfrequency or stop level. The progress bar displayed in the parameter bar is swept

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from left to right.


DOWN: The signal generator sweeps from the stop frequency or stop level to thestart frequency or start level. The progress bar displayed in the parameter bar isswept from right to left.

2.3.5 Sweep Mode
Default Sweep mode is “continuous”. The SSG5000X offers “continuous” or “single”
sweep modes. Click the drop-down box to enable the desired mode.
Continuous: When the trigger condition is met, the signal generator is continuously
swept with the current settings.

Single: When Execute single sweep is clicked, the signal generator executes a single
sweep with the current settings.

2.3.6 Trigger Mode
The default trigger mode is “Auto”. The SSG5000X provides four types of trigger mode:“Auto”, “Key”, “Bus” and “Ext”.
Click the drop-down box of the trigger mode to select the desired type:

Auto: The default mode. If the sweep mode is “continuous”, just select one sweep
type to start a sweep. If the sweep mode is “single”, then click the Execute single
sweep button to start a one-time sweep.

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Key: If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will start a one-time sweep after
you press the Trigger button on the front panel or click Click to trigger button on thetouch screen. If the sweep mode is “single”, first click the Execute single sweep
button, then a one-time sweep will be started after you press the Trigger button on
the front panel or click Click to trigger button on the touch screen.

Bus: If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will start a one-time sweep after
receiving a “*TRG” command over the communications bus (USB or LAN) from acontrolling computer. If the sweep mode is “single”, click the Execute single sweep
button first, then send a “*TRG” command to start a one-time sweep.

External: The device receives the trigger signal input from the [TRIGGER IN]
connector on the back panel. If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will start a
one-time sweep after receiving a specified polarity TTL pulse. If the sweep mode is“single”, click the Execute single sweep button firstly and then the device will start one
time sweep after receiving a specified polarity TTL pulse.

2.3.7 Point Trigger
The default point trigger mode is “Auto “. The SSG5000X provides four types of point
trigger: “Auto”, “Key”, “Bus” and “Ext”.
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Click the drop-down box of point trigger mode to select the desired type:

Auto: The default mode. If the sweep mode is “continuous”, just select one sweep
type to start and sweep through each point continuously in one sweep cycle. If thesweep mode is “single”, first click Execute single sweep button to sweep througheach point in one sweep cycle.

Key: If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will sweep one point at a time after
every press of the Trigger button on the front panel or click Click to trigger button on
the touch screen. If the sweep mode is “single”, you will need to click Execute single
sweep button first, and then press the Trigger button once for every point in thesweep. The sweep will stop when finish one sweep cycle.

Bus: If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will start a sweep after you send a“*TRG” command. If the sweep mode is “single”, you will need to click Execute single
sweep button first and then send a “*TRG” command to start sweep a point. The
sweep will stop when finish one sweep cycle.

External: The device receives the trigger signal input from the [TRIGGER IN]
connector on the back panel. If the sweep mode is “continuous”, the device will
sweep one point when receiving a specified polarity TTL pulse. If the sweep mode is“single”, you will need to click the single sweep button first and then the device will

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start sweep one point when receiving a specified polarity TTL pulse. The sweep willstop when finish one sweep cycle.

2.3.8 Trigger Slope
When the trigger mode or the point trigger mode is “Ext”, you can select “Positive” or“Negative” as the rigger type. The default trigger type is “Positive”. Click the drop-down
box to select the desired trigger edge:
Positive: A sweep is triggered when the rising edge of the external trigger signal
arrives.



Negative: A sweep is triggered when the falling edge of the external trigger signal
arrives.

Note: The trigger edge control is displayed only when the trigger mode or point trigger
mode is “Ext”, and is hidden in other cases.

When performing a sweep operation, the order of priority that satisfies the requiredconditions from high to low is: Single sweep -> trigger mode -> point trigger mode.
For example, when the “trigger mode “ and “point trigger mode” are both selected as “key”:
In the “continuous sweep”, first press the Trigger key to satisfy the trigger mode, and thenpress the Trigger key again to meet the point trigger sweep mode to begin sweep. In the“single sweep”, you need to press Execute single sweep first to meet the single sweep
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conditions, and then press the Trigger key two times to meet the sweep cycle trigger andpoint trigger conditions to begin sweep.

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2.4 Analog Modulation
2.4.1

Amplitude Modulation (AM)Amplitude Modulation (AM) is a technique for delivering information by linearly varying theamplitude of an RF carrier signal.

AM source can be selected as an internal source, external source or internal source +external source. To source dual tone level modulation, configure the source for internalsource + external source. The internal source is shared with the LF. When the LF is turned
on, the internal source can’t be used as a modulation source.

Select MOD->AM, to enter the level modulation parameter setting state. The setting
instructions are as follows:
Function Menu

Instructions

AM State

Turn on or off the level modulation function

AM Source

Select the modulation source, which can be Int, Ext, Int +Ext

AM Shape

Select modulation wave type

AM RateFrequency range: 0.01Hz~100kHzAM Depth

Modulation depth range is from 0.01% to 100%

AM Sensitivity

Show the sensitivity of the external modulation source

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level to the modulation depth is 50%/V

2.4.1.1 AM State
Select MOD->AM-> AM State, and then turn on or off the level modulation.

2.4.1.2 AM Source
An internal and/or external source can be selected for amplitude modulation. Press
MOD->AM->AM Source to set “Int” or “Ext” or “Int + Ext”. The default is “Int”.
1.

Int
When internal modulation is selected, the AM Shape, AM frequency, and AM depth
are controlled by the instrument. The internal modulation setting uses the LF
generator as the modulation signal source. When modulation is activated, the LF
output will be disabled, if it was previously activated.

2.

Ext

Use an externally applied modulation signal. The external signal is input via the【EXT
MOD INPUT】connector on the rear panel of the instrument. The modulated signal can be
an arbitrary waveform. At this time, the modulation depth is controlled by the level of theexternally modulated signal, and the sensitivity of the external modulation source level tothe modulation depth is 50%/V.

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3.

Int + Ext

Use both the internal and externally applied modulation signals, this technique can beused to source dual tone AM.

2.4.1.3 AM ShapeThe SSG5000X supports modulation waveforms for internal “sine” and “square”
modulation sources. Select MOD->AM-> AM Shape, after setting to “Int” or “Int+Ext”, you
can select AM waveform as “Sine” or “Square”.

2.4.1.4 AM Rate
Select MOD->AM-> AM Rate, and set the AM rate.
1.

Sine wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~100kHz

2.

Square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz

2.4.1.5 AM Depth
Set the modulation depth in percent. Select MOD->AM->AM Depth, and then set AM
depth.
When the “Int” modulation source is selected, the AM modulation depth is set from 0.01%
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difference ΔP is satisfied: ΔP=6.02-20*log (m)When the “Ext” modulation source is selected, the sensitivity of the external modulation
source level amplitude to the modulation depth is 50%/V. For example, the modulation
depth is 100% when the external modulation signal is 2Vpp (offset is 0V), and themodulation depth is 50% when the external modulation signal is 1Vpp (offset is 0V).

When selecting the “Int+Ext” modulation source, the modulation depth set is the internalsource modulation depth + the external source modulation depth, and the internal source
modulation depth is assigned = the external source modulation depth. For example, if themodulation depth is set to 100%, the modulation depth assigned to the internal source is50%, the external source modulation depth is 50%, and the external modulation sensitivity
is 25%/V. If the external modulation signal is 2Vpp (the offset is 0V), then the modulation
depth is 100%.

2.4.2 Frequency Modulation (FM)Enter the FM interface
1.

Click the MOD icon in the main interface to enter the MOD interface. The MOD
interface displays the AM page by default. Then switch to the FM modulation page byclicking or sliding left.

2.

Enter the FM modulation page directly through the shortcut menu.
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3.

Enter the MOD interface via the MOD button and switch to the FM page.

2.4.2.1 FM State
Select MOD ->FM->FM State, to turn FM on or off.

2.4.2.2 FM Source
Select MOD ->FM-> FM Source to set “Int” or “Ext” or “Int + Ext”. The default is “Int”.
1. Int
Use the internal LF generator as the modulation signal source for FM. The FM Shape, FM
deviation, and FM rate can be set.
When LF and FM mod is simultaneous on, their frequency and shape is changed
according to who was changed.

2. ExtUse an externally applied modulation signal. The external signal is input via the MOD EXT
connector with an impedance matching of 50 ohms and the amplitude is up to +-3V.

3. Int + Ext
Use both, the internal and externally applied modulation signal; this technique can beused to perform two-tone FM.

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2.4.2.3 FM Shape
Select MOD->FM-> FM Shape. After setting to “Int” or “Int+Ext”, you can select FM
waveform as “Sine” or “Square”.

2.4.2.4 FM Rate
Select MOD->FM-> FM Rate, you can set the FM rate.
1.

The sine wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~100kHz2.

The square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz

2.4.2.5 FM Deviation
Corresponding to different carrier frequencies, the frequency offset range may be different;
the setting range is governed by the following equation: 0.01Hz~N×1MHz. For thedefinition of N, refer to the data sheet.
When the modulation source is set to “Int “, the set value is actually the frequency

offset of the RF output.

When the modulation source is set to “Ext”, it is related to the amplitude of theexternal input modulation signal. The offset of RF output = amplitude of input signal ×

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external modulation sensitivity.

When the modulation source selects “Int+Ext”, the set value is the maximum value ofthe total offset, the internal source accounts for 50%, and the external source accounts for
50%. RF output offset = set value × 0.5 + external input signal amplitude × external
modulation sensitivity.

External modulation sensitivity
The display shows the unit offset quantized by the amplitude of the externally modulated
signal, which is equal to the maximum offset when the external modulation input is fullscale. When the “Int+Ext” modulation source is enabled, the internal and external eachaccount for 50% of the maximum offset, so when the external source inputs a full scale
signal, it only accounts for 50% of the maximum output offset.

Note: The modulation function must be activated to modulate the output signal. You canturn it on or off by pressing the MOD ON/OFF button or you can open it by checking the
ANALOG MOD module on the home page, as shown in the figure:

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2.4.3 Phase Modulation (PM)Enter the PM interface
1.

Click the MOD icon in the main interface to enter the MOD interface. The MOD
interface displays the PM page by default. You can switch to the PM modulation pageby clicking or sliding left.

2.

Enter the PM modulation page directly through the shortcut menu.

3.

Enter the MOD interface via the MOD button and switch to the PM modulation page.

2.4.3.1 PM State
Select MOD ->PM->PM State to turn PM on or off.

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2.4.3.2 PM Source
Select MOD ->PM->PM Source to set “Int” or “Ext” or “Int + Ext”. The default is “Int”.
1. Int
Use the internal LF generator as the modulation signal source for PM. The PM Shape, PM
deviation, and PM rate can be set.
2. ExtUse an externally applied modulation signal. The external signal is input via the EXT MOD
INPUT connector with an impedance of 50 ohms
3. Int + Ext
Use both, the internal and externally applied modulation signal; this technique can beused to perform two-tone PM.

2.4.3.3 PM Shape
Select MOD ->PM->PM Shape. After setting the source to “Int” or “Int+Ext”, you canselect PM waveform as “Sine” or “Square”.

2.4.3.4 PM Rate
Select MOD ->PM->PM Rate, then you can set the PM rate.
1.

The sine wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~100kHz2.

The square wave modulation frequency range is 0.01Hz~20kHz

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2.4.3.5 PM Deviation
The setting range is. For the definition of N, refer to the data sheet.

When the modulation source is set to “Int “, the set value is actually the frequency

offset of the RF output.

When the modulation source is set to “Ext”, it is related to the amplitude of theexternal input modulation signal. Offset of RF output = amplitude of input signal × external
modulation sensitivity.

When the modulation source selects “Int+Ext”, the set value is the maximum value ofthe total offset, the internal source accounts for 50%, and the external source accounts for
50%. RF output offset = set value × 0.5 + external input signal amplitude × external
modulation sensitivity.

External modulation sensitivity
The display shows the unit offset quantized by the amplitude of the externally modulated
signal, which is equal to the maximum offset when the external modulation input is fullscale. When the “Int+Ext” modulation source is enabled, the internal and external eachaccount for 50% of the maximum offset, so when the external source inputs a full scale
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signal, it only accounts for 50% of the maximum output offset.

Note: The modulation function must be activated to modulate the output signal. You canturn it on or off by pressing the MOD ON/OFF button or you can open it by checking the
MOD module on the home page, as shown in the figure:

2.4.4

Pulse Modulation (PULSE)

Pulse Modulation represents the process of modulating an RF carrier signal with a pulse
signal as a modulated signal.

2.4.4.1 Pulse State
Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse State to turn Pulse on or off.

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2.4.4.2 Pulse Out
Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse Out to turn Pulse Out on or off. The default is off.


On: Turn on the pulse output function. At this time, the signal source outputs thepulse signal generated by the internal pulse generator from the [PULSE IN/OUT]
connector on the rear panel.



Off: Turn off the pulse output function.

Note: When the modulation source is “Ext”, the pulse output function will be turned off
automatically.

2.4.4.3 Pulse Source
Select MOD->PULSE->Pulse Source to set “Int” or “Ext”. The default is “Int”.
1. Int
Use the internal LF generator as the modulation signal source for PM. You can set Pulse
Mode, Pulse Period, and Pulse Width and so on.
2. ExtUse an externally applied modulation signal. The external signal is input via the [PULSE
IN/OUT] connector.
At this time, setting items such as pulse type, pulse period, pulse width, trigger mode, andpulse output are hidden.

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2.4.4.4 Pulse Polarity
The default is “Normal”. Click the drop down box to switch the pulse polarity type

Normal: Perform pulse modulation when the pulse modulation signal is high.



Inverse: Do not perform pulse modulation when the pulse modulation signal is high.

2.4.4.5 Pulse Mode
When the modulation source is “Int”, the SSG5000X provides three pulse modes: “Single”,“Double” and “Train”. The default is “Single”. Click the drop down box to select the pulse
mode.
Single: A pulse signal is generated during one pulse period. At this time, the twosettings “Double Pulse Delay” and “#2 Width” are hidden.

Double: Generate two pulse signals in one pulse period. At this time, the two settings“Double Pulse Delay” and “#2 Width” are shown.

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Train: Multiple pulse signals in one pulse period. At this time, the pulse sequence

setting item appears, and the two settings “Double Pulse Delay” and “#2 Width” arehidden.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext”.

2.4.4.6 Pulse Period
The pulse period represents the time interval between two adjacent periodic pulses, andthe period of the single pulse or double pulse modulated signal can be set by touching thescreen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
mode is “Single” or “Double”.

2.4.4.7 Pulse Width
The pulse width indicates the duration when the pulse signal is at a high level. The width
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can be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
mode is “Train”.

2.4.4.8 Double Pulse Delay
The double pulse delay indicates the delay from the start of the first pulse to the start ofthe second pulse in a single cycle of the double pulse modulated signal. This parametercan be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
mode is “Train”.

2.4.4.9 #2 Pulse Width#2 Pulse Width represents the width of the second pulse of the double pulse modulated
signal. This parameter can be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing the front panel
keypad.
Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
mode is “Train”.

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2.4.4.10

Trigger Out

The default is “off”, Click the slide switch to switch the trigger output switch status.


On: Turn on the trigger output function. At this time, the signal source outputs thetrigger signal generated by the internal pulse generator from the [TRIG IN/OUT] connector
on the rear panel.



Off: Turn off the trigger output function.

Note: When the trigger mode is “Ext Trig” or “Ext Gate”, the trigger output function will be
automatically turned off. And only the trigger signal of the PULSE modulation signal is
output, and the trigger signals of the LF SWEEP and the RF SWEEP are not output.

2.4.4.11

Pulse Trigger

The trigger mode defaults to “Auto”. The SSG5000X offers four pulse trigger types: “Auto”,“Key”, “Ext Trig” and “Ext Gate”.
Click the drop-down box corresponding to the trigger mode to select the desired type.


Auto: The default trigger method. The signal source satisfies the trigger condition at

any time. At this time, the two settings “Trig Slope” and “Trig Polarity” are hidden.



Key: Each time the “Trigger” key is pressed, the signal source initiates a pulse

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modulation. At this time, the two settings “Trig Slope” and “Trig Polarity” are hidden.



Ext Trig: The source receives the trigger signal from the [PULSE IN/OUT] connector

on the rear panel. Each time a TTL pulse signal of the specified polarity is received, thesource initiates a pulse modulation. At this point, the “Trig Slope” setting will be displayed
and the “Trig Polarity” setting will be hidden.



Ext Gate: The source receives the trigger signal from the [PULSE IN/OUT] connector

on the rear panel. Each time a TTL pulse signal of the specified polarity is received, thesource initiates a pulse modulation within its active level. At this point, the “Trig Polarity”
setting will be displayed and the “Trig Slope” setting will be hidden.

2.4.4.12

Trigger Delay

The trigger delay indicates the delay from the receipt of the external trigger signal to thestart of the first pulse. This parameter can be set by touching screen keyboard or pressing
the front panel keypad.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
trigger is not “Ext Trig”.

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2.4.4.13

Trigger Slope

The default is “Positive”, click the drop-down box to switch the trigger slope.
Positive: Trigger a pulse when the positive slope of the external trigger signal arrives.



Negative: Trigger a pulse when the negative slope of the external trigger signal

arrives.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
trigger is not “Ext Trig”.

2.4.4.14

Trigger Polarity

The default is “Normal”; click the drop-down box to switch the trigger polarity type.


Normal: Trigger a pulse modulation during the effective time when the external gate

signal is high.



Inverse: Trigger a pulse modulation during the effective time when the external gate

signal is not high.

Note: This setting item will be hidden when the modulation source is “Ext” or the pulse
trigger is not “Ext Gate”.

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2.4.4.15

Pulse Train

When the Pulse Mode is set to Train, the Pulse Train option appears.
Click Pulse Train to enter the table edit page for the pulse sequence.

As shown, the list edit page consists of the left action button, the middle table area, andthe right menu button:
1)

Insert line: Click the button

to automatically insert a new line on the next line

where the current cursor is located.
2)

Delete line: Click the button

to delete the line where the current cursor is located.

3)

Parameter editing: Click each parameter in the table area and set it through the touch

screen keyboard or the front panel keypad.
4)

Return to the previous level: Click the5)

Clear list: Click the6)

View the pulse sequence diagram: Click the

diagram page.
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button to clear and reset the current list.
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7)

Load list: Click the

button to enter the file system directory. At this time, you canselect and read the scan list file previously saved in the device, and you can edit andmodify the next step.
8)

Save the list: Click the

button to enter the file system directory. At this time, youneed to enter the file name to save the scan list file.

Note: For details on loading/saving files, please refer to the related introduction in “FileManagement”.

The parameters in each row represent the settings for each pulse signal in a single pulse
period:1)

Serial number: indicates the serial number of the pulse signal corresponding to this

line.
2)

Positive pulse time: Indicates the duration of the pulse signal being high.

3)

Negative pulse time: Indicates the duration of the pulse signal being low.

4)

Quantity: Indicates the number of repetitions of this pulse signal.

The pulse sequence schematic page is shown below:

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1)

Plot area: A schematic diagram of the waveform generated from the data entered in

the current pulse sequence table. The vertical direction represents the high and low levelchanges of each pulse signal in the pulse sequence, and the position of the high and low
levels in the direction is unchanged; The horizontal direction represents the high and low
level duration of each pulse signal in the pulse sequence. You can use the zoom feature
to observe different details of the waveform.

2)

Control area: Click thepage; Click the

button to return to the previous pulse sequence table edit

button to restore the waveform to the initial state; Click the

button to zoom in the center position of the current waveform; Click the

button tozoom out the center position of the current waveform; The “Zoom Position” parameter
control displays the center position of the current waveform, and the operations of the

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screen keyboard or pressing the front panel keypad to shift the current waveform to thecorresponding position.

The scaling operation for the drawing area can be achieved in the following ways:

Zoom in, zoom out, restore and pan through the Control Area’s,,

button,and Zoom Position parameter controls.


From the web interface, you can press the left mouse button, select the area to beenlarged, and then release the left button to complete the zoom operation. You can also
use the finger or touch directly to zoom in on the touch screen; click the right mousebutton to undo the previous step.
From the web interface, you can use the mouse wheel, roll down to zoom in and roll

up to zoom out. The zoom position of the wheel is the same as the zoom position of thecontrol area.

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2.5 LF Setting
2.5.1 LF Source
The SSG5000X has an internal low-frequency signal generator that can be used as aninternal source for low-frequency signal output or analog modulation. When output as a
low-frequency signal, the LF output supports several common waveforms, and thefrequency and amplitude of the low-frequency signal can be set. Press LF to enter the LF
parameter settings. Setting description is as follows:

2.5.1.1 LF State

Select LF-> LF Source ->LF State to turn LF on or off.

2.5.1.2 LF Frequency

Select the LF-> LF Source ->LF Frequency to set the frequency of the LF output signal,
the setting range is 0.01Hz ~ 1MHz.

2.5.1.3 LF Level

Select the LF-> LF Source ->LF Level to set the LF output amplitude, the range is from
1mV ~ 3V, and supports a number of unit types.

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2.5.1.4 LF Offset

Select LF-> LF Source->LF Offset to set the amplitude offset of the LF output. The setting
range is. LFoffset  2.5 

1
LEVEL
2

2.5.1.5 LF Shape

Select LF-> LF Source->LF Shape, you can select the LF output signal waveform. Current
waveform types are “sine wave”, “square wave”, “Sawtooth wave”, “triangle wave”, and“DC”. The default LF output signal is the “sine wave” waveform.

2.5.1.6 LF Phase

Select the LF-> LF Source ->LF Phase you can set the LF phase, the setting range is-360° ~ 360°, and supports degrees or radian units.

2.5.2 LF Sweep
2.5.2.1 Sweep State

Select LF->LF Sweep->Sweep State to activate the LF frequency sweep signal
generation.

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2.5.2.2 Start Freq

Select LF->LF Sweep ->Start Freq to set the start frequency.

2.5.2.3 Stop Freq

Select LF->LF Sweep ->Stop Freq to set the stop frequency.

2.5.2.4 Center Freq

Select LF->LF Sweep->Center Freq to set the center frequency.

2.5.2.5 Freq Span

Select LF->LF Sweep ->Freq Span to set the frequency Span.

2.5.2.6 Direction

Select LF-> LF Sweep ->Sweep Direction to set the sweep direction.

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2.5.2.7 Sweep Times

Select LF->LF Sweep ->Sweep Time to define the duration of the individual sweep steps.
The “Dwell Time” set by the user is used as the step time of the sweep.

2.5.2.8 Trigger Mode

Select LF->LF Sweep->Trigger Mode to select the LF frequency sweep mode. If youchange the sweep mode during the execution, the signal generator stops the sweep andstarts with the next trigger event at the initial value.
1. AutoGenerate a continuously repeating sweep signal immediately after activating the sweepmode.
2. KeyGenerate a single sweep cycle after a trigger event. The sweep steps within the cycle are
performed automatically, controlled by the dwell time. If one cycle is completed, theinstrument waits for the next trigger event.
3. ExtGenerate a single sweep cycle when an external trigger event occurs.

2.5.2.9 Sweep Shape

Select LF->LF Sweep->Sweep Shape to select the waveform shape of the sweep signal.

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1. Sawtooth
The sweep runs from the start to the stop frequency. Each subsequent sweep starts at thestart frequency that means the shape of the sweep sequence resembling a Sawtooth.
2. Triangle
The sweep runs from start to stop frequency and back, that means the shape of the sweep
resembles a triangle. Subsequent sweep starts at the initial start frequency.

2.5.2.10

Sweep Space

Select LF->LF Sweep->Sweep Space to select the mode for the calculation of thefrequency sweep intervals.
1. LinearTake the frequency value entered as an absolute value in Hz
2. Logarithmic
Takes the value entered as a logarithmic value that means as a constant fraction ofcurrent frequency in %.

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2.6 Utility
2.6.1 System
2.6.1.1 Setting

1.

Language

Set the display language of SSG5000X. SSG5000X supports Chinese/English menus,
help and interface display.

Press UTILITY->Setting->Language to expand drop down list, and then select the desired
language.

2.

Screen Saver

Set the state of screen saver. When screen saver is switched on, screen saver will beenabled if no action is taken within the specified time. Click the touch screen or press any
key to resume.

Press UTILITY->Setting->Screen Saver to expand drop down list, and then select “off”,“10 s”, “1 min”, “5 min”, “15 min”, “30 min”, “1 hour” or “2 hour”

3.

Power On

Set the type of parameter configuration to be loaded when the instrument startup.

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Press UTILITY->Setting ->Power On to expand drop down list, and then select “Default”
or “Last”.
Default: The factory defined default settings will be loaded at power on. For more details
please refer to 错误!未找到引用源。.
Last: The system setting before the last power-off will be loaded automatically at
power-on.

4.

Preset TypeSet the parameters for the Preset configuration of the instrument.

Press UTILITY->Setting->Preset Type to expand drop down list, and then select “Default”
or “User”.
Default: The default settings will be loaded when PRESET is pressed. For moredetails please refer to Table 2-3.



User: The user specified configuration will be loaded when PRESET is pressed. After“User” is selected, click

button to load the configuration file. For detailed

operation procedure please refer to “Store/Recall”.

5.

Factory Reset

Restore the instrument configuration to factory settings.
Press UTILITY->Settings->Factory Reset, set the instrument parameters and status to

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factory defaults.
To restore factory settings, in addition to loading the default settings, the following
functions and parameters will also be configured.

Table 2-2 Factory default
Parameter

Default

Setting
Language

Chinese/English(dependonfactory

config)Preset TypeDefault

BeeperOn

Screen Saver

OffPower On

Default

Power On LineOff

10M Adjustment

OffInterface
DHCP StateOffIP Address

10.11.13.220

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway

10.11.13.1

VNC Operable

On

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GPIB Address

18

Level
Flatness

null

Sweep
List sweep

Keep only one default scan point

Mode
Pulse Train

6.

Keep only one default pulse

Reset & Clear

Set “Reset & Clear” will restore the instrument configuration to factory settings, as well as
clean up files stored by users in “Local” folder.
Press UTILITY->Settings-> Reset & Clear to set the instrument parameters and status tofactory defaults and clean up local files.

7.

Beeper

Set whether the beeper make a sound when clicking any button, input box or check box.
Press UTILITY->Setting ->Beeper to switch the beeper state.

8.

Power On Line

Set the instrument power on sequence. In some situations, you may want the instrument
to automatically restart if the line power is restored.

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Off: If line power is available, you need to manually press the power key on the front
panel to start the instrument.



On: If line power is available, the instrument starts automatically. This is an ideafeature for automatic or remote tests that may be difficult to physically reach.

Press UTILITY->Setting ->Power on Line to switch the state

9.

10M Adjustment

Modifying the Reference Oscillator Code will change the reference frequency. You can
externally connect a frequency counter from the 10MHz OUT connector on the rear panel
and adjust the 10MHz reference by modifying the code.


Press

to save “*.dac” file to store the Ref Oscillator Code you currently set.



Press

to recall the Ref Oscillator Code you have stored.



Press

to set the Ref Oscillator Code to default value, and thereference frequency will reset to the original value, too.

Press UTILITY->Setting ->10M Adjustment to switch the state.

10. Time Setting
Set the display time of the instrument.
Press UTILITY->Setting ->Time Setting, then move the cursor to specified location and

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change the time by inputting the value.

2.6.1.2 System Info

Press UTILITY->System Info to view the instrument's system information, including:Startup Times



Model



Software Version

Hardware Version

Host ID



Serial Number

2.6.1.3 Interface

Press Utility ->Interface to view the instrument's remote control interface information,
including:
1. LAN Setting1) DHCPSet the state of DHCP.
Press UTILITY->Interface ->DHCP State, then press ENTER or knob to change the state.
When the DHCP state is on, the network DHCP server will configure the IP address, subnet

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mask and gateway automatically according to the current network condition.
When the DHCP state is off, the IP address, subnet mask and gateway will be configuredby the user.

2)

IP Address

Configure the network IP address.
Press UTILITY->Interface ->IP Address, then move the cursor to specified location andpress number keys to input value, finally press ENTER to make the setup effective.

3)

Subnet Mask

Configure the network subnet mask.
Press UTILITY->Interface ->Subnet Mask, then move the cursor to specified location andpress number keys to input value, finally press ENTER to make the setup effective.

4)

Gateway

Configure the network subnet mask.
Press UTILITY->Interface ->Gateway, then move the cursor to specified location and press
number keys to input value, finally press ENTER to make the setup effective.

2. Web Setting
Set the web login password.

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Press UTILITY->Interface ->Web Password Setting, to enter the current password. Aftercorrectly entering the password, a new password can be set in New Password. Then makethe setup effective by entering the new password again in Confirm Password. If thepassword needs to be reset to default, just click the Reset to default button. (The default
pass word is “siglent”.)

3. GPIB Setting
Set the GPIB address from 1 to 30. SSG5000X must use the SIGLENT USB-GPIB
interface (optional) connected to the USB Host port located on the rear panel.

Press UTILITY->Interface ->GPIB Address, and then press number keys to input value,
finally press ENTER to make the setup effective.

2.6.1.4 Self Test

1. LCD Test
Press UTILITY ->Self Test ->LCD Test to enter the screen detection.
SSG5000X cycles through the red, green and blue pixels of the display to verify whether
there are dot defects on the screen.
Press 7 to change the color and press 8 to exit.

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2. Key Test
Press UTILITY->Self Test ->Key Test to enter the keyboard test interface. Press thefunction keys at the front panel one by one and observe whether the corresponding key ischecked. If not, an error may have occurred in that key. To exit the test, press 8 threetimes or click the screen.

3. LED Test
Press UTILITY-> Self Test ->LED Test to enter the LED test interface. Press 7 to light or
extinguish the key light of the button MOD ON/OFF and RF ON/OFF and press 8 to exit
the test.

4. Board Test
Press UTILITY-> Self Test ->Board Test to enter the board test interface. Test whether
writing and reading are normal for CPLD and FPGA.

5. Touch Screen Test
Press UTILITY-> Self Test ->Touch Screen Test to enter the touch screen test interface.
Click the marks on the interface to test the touch screen and press 8 to exit the test.

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2.6.1.5 ShutdownPress UTILITY->Shutdown to power off the instrument according to operating hints on theinterface.

2.6.1.6 Preset

Reset parameter settings according to the type of preset selected.
Press UTILITY->Preset, to reset the parameters.

2.6.1.7 Update

Press UTILITY->Update, and select the update file. Then click Recall to update thesystem software. The progress bar will appear on the screen while updating and the
instrument will restart automatically if updates succeed or pop-up prompt box if updates
fail.

2.6.1.8 Option

Press Utility ->Option, to enter the option interface. Click the drop-down box under the“Install” to choose the license type that you wish to install. Then, click on the text field
below the install type and use the touchscreen keypad to enter the license information.

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Click Install to finish the license installing.

If the installations succeed, the prompt message “license was successfully installed” will
be pop-up. If not, the prompt message “license was entered incorrectly” will be displayed.
Note: The SSG comes with trial time for available options. The remaining number of trial
use is displayed for each option at top of the option interface. When the remaining time ofa certain function is zero, the function will be disabled. When a license is successfully
installed for a certain function, the remaining times will be shown as “--” and the type of thelicense is permanent, which means users have unrestricted access to the function.

2.6.1.9 Help

Press UTILITY->Help, to enter help interface and select the help items you need to view.
You can jump to the related page by clicking underline texts, return to the help list by
clicking the icon

, return to the last page by clicking the icon

last page, you can return to the original page by clicking the icon

2.6.1.10. And after returning to.

Contact Us

Press UTILITY->Contact Us to view the contact information for SIGLENT. You cancontact us to solve the problems meet in practical use. You can also write

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info@siglent.com or call your local SIGLENT sales office for support.

2.6.2 Store/Recall
Press UTILITY->Store/Recall to enter file management page. Then you can select file byknob and fold or expand folders by left and right direction key.

1.

View TypeClick View Type to change the type of files to show, including “All', “Data”, “State” and“Update”.
1)

Data file:.lsw file: Sweep list data file;.uflt file: Flatness correction file;.pulstrn file: Pulse train file;.arb file: IQ waveform segment file;.header file: IQ waveform segment header file;.marker file: IQ waveform segment marker file;.SEQ file: IQ waveform sequence file;.sheader file: IQ waveform sequence header file;.mulstate file: Multitone file;.map file: constellation diagram file of I/Q modulation;

.dac file: reference oscillator code file of 10M Adjustment function.

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2)

State file:.xml file: State saving file.

3)

Update file:.CFG file: Configuration update file;.ADS file: System update file.

2.

New Dir

Click NewDir to create new folders. Press

to switch the case of letter when entering

the name of a new file.

3.

RenameClick Rename to rename a file or folder.

4.

DeleteClick Delete to delete the selected file.

5.

Copy

Click Copy to copy the selected file or folder.

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6.

Paste

Click Paste to paste the copied file or folder to specified location.

7.

RecallClick Recall to load the selected file.

8.

Save

Click Save to save the file with corresponding type according to the type of data.

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2.7 Power Sensor
The SSG5000X can be connected to a USB power sensor via the USB Host interface.
First connect the USB power sensor to the USB Host connector on the rear panel. If the“Power sensor has been connected!” message pops up on the screen, the signal source
has successfully activated the power meter control option, and you can always use thepower sensor function.

The power sensors currently supported by the SSG5000X are shown in the following
table:
Manufacturer

Model

R&S (Rohde and Schwarz)

NRP6A USB Power Sensor

Keysight

U2000A Series USB Power Sensor

2.7.1 Power meter setting
The power sensor menu can be accessed in one of three ways:
Click the power meter button on the shortcut menu.



Click on the power meter measurement control on the home page.



Switch menus by clicking the menu button or swiping in the Frequency, Level, or
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2.7.1.1 Sensor Info

Indicate the type of a connected power sensor. The sensor type is automatically detected.

2.7.1.2 Sensor StateThe default is “off”. Activate/deactivate level measurement by the power sensor.


On: Turn on the power sensor measurement function, and the measurement control
refreshes the power sensor measurement value in real time.



Off: Turn off the power sensor measurement function.

2.7.1.3 Measurement

Indicate the current reading of the sensor.
Select the unit used for result display. You can change the unit for the result display: dBm,
dBμV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW, W.

2.7.1.4 Level Control

With the Level Control function, you can achieve very stable and accurate RF power your
DUT. With the aid of a downstream control circuit, a CLPC (Closed Loop Power Control),you can detect frequency response characteristics of the components: such as losses due
to cables, modules or components and compensate these effects accordingly.

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2.7.1.5 Statistics

The default is “off”. When activated, statistics indicate the measured mean, maximum,
minimum and the count of each measurement...


On: Turn on the statistics function. Each statistical parameter is displayed on theparameter bar. Statistical parameters include average, minimum, maximum, andstatistics. Click the “Clear” button to clear all current statistics and start new statistics.



Off: Turn off statistics. Statistical parameters will be hidden

2.7.1.6 Auto Zero

When the power meter is zeroed, the zero measurement deviation and noise influencecan be reduced, and the accuracy of the RF power measurement can be improved.


Disable: The zero buttons will be hidden.

Internal Zeroing: In this way, the power sensor remains connected to the RF signal
during the zeroing process. Zero buttons is displayed.

External Zeroing: When this mode is selected, you must remove the RF signal to bemeasured before the power sensor can be zeroed. Otherwise it will affect the zeroing
result. Zero buttons is displayed.

Press the “Click to perform zeroing” button, and the instrument performs the zero
calibration operation of the power meter according to the “zero calibration type” youselected. This feature can be used to reduce the effects of noise and zero offset on the
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measurement results. And the button name will change from “Click to perform zeroing” to“Zero In Progress...” After the zero adjustment is completed, the button name will be
restored to the word “Click to perform zeroing”.

Note: If the power meter does not have an internal or external zeroing option, the “internal”
and “external” in the drop-down boxes are replaced by the “Enable” option.

2.7.1.7 Measure Frequency

The default is “Auto”. Click the drop down box to switch the mode.


Auto: In this mode, the instrument configures the frequency value based on the
output frequency of the RF.

Manual: In this mode, the measurement frequency can be set by the touch screen
keyboard or the front panel keypad.

2.7.1.8 Level Offset

The default is “Off”. Click the slide switch to switch the power offset switch status.


On: The values can be set by the touch screen keyboard or front panel keypad. The
displayed value will be the actual measurement plus the offset. This feature makes
measurements easier when there are amplifiers and attenuators in the middle of thesignal chain.

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Off: The display is consistent with the actual reading of the power sensor.

2.7.1.9 Averaging Mode

The default is “Auto”. Click the slide switch to switch the averaging mode.


Auto: Automatically configure the average number of times based on the current
parameters. Fixed noise parameter settings will be automatically hidden.



Manual: Manually set the average number times, with the parameter are behind.

Fixed Noise: The power sensor will control the internal noise that does not exceed
the set value of the fixed noise parameter. Fixed noise parameter settings will be
displayed. It can be set by the touch screen keyboard or the front panel keypad.

Note: If the power sensor does not have a “fixed noise” mode, this option will not be
displayed in the drop down box.

2.7.1.10

Logging

The default is “Off”. Click the slide switch to switch the logging.


On: The source will record the measurements and save it in a log file.



Off: The signal source does not record the measurements.

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2.7.2 Level Control

As shown in the example, the sensor measures a proportional power in defined timeintervals, derived from a coupler. It considers optionally the given S-parameters andreturns the results to the generator. The signal generator compares the measured levelwith the set value and adjusts its output level accordingly. This allows you to control theexternal signal level continuously and reliably reach a constant input level at the DUT inreal time.

In practice, an RF splitter is needed to split the RF signal. One of them is connected to the
DUT and the other is connected to the power meter. The signal source is for acquisitionand compensation. Power compensation can be used to minimize cable losses, theattenuation of passive networks, and the amplification of the signal by a power amplifier
and the frequency response of each device in the link as the frequency changes.

Note: When the function is turned on, the frequency or level sweep and the power sensor
measurement function will be turned off, and vice versa.

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2.7.2.1 Sensor StateThe default is “off”. Activate/deactivate level measurement by the power sensor.


On: Turn on the power sensor level control function, and the measurement control
refreshes the power sensor measurement value in real time.



Off: Turn off the power sensor measurement function.

2.7.2.2 Measurement

Indicate the current reading of the sensor. Select the unit used for result display. You canchange the unit for the results display: dBm, dBμV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW, W.

2.7.2.3 Target Level

Specify the nominal level expected at the input of the sensor. The signal generator adjusts
the output power accordingly, in order to meet the target value at the sensor input, andthus the power required at the DUT.
The value can be set by the touch screen keyboard or the front panel keypad.

2.7.2.4 Level Limit

Set an upper limit for the RF output power to protect your DUT from damage due to highinput power. If the input RF signal power exceeds the limit, the set value will not take

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effect and the source will pop up a warning message.

2.7.2.5 Capture Range

The capture range means that if the power sensor reading is within the effective capture
range, it is a valid reading and the RF signal is adjusted and compensated. Set thecapture range of the control system. If the power sensor reading exceeds this range, thereading will be ignored.
Effective Capture Range = Target Level +/- Catch Range

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2.8 I/Q Modulation

I/Q modulation, i.e. two orthogonal signals (carriers with the same frequency, phasedifference of 90°, generally expressed by Sin and Cos) and I (In-Phase, in-phasecomponent) and Q (Quadrature Phase) signals are respectively modulated by carrier andtransmitted together, thereby improving spectrum utilization.

Note: Only some models are equipped with IQ modulation function. For specific models,please refer to the SSG5000X data sheet.

2.8.1 Custom
Press I/Q-> Custom to set the Custom modulation.

2.8.1.1 Custom State
Turn on or off the Custom modulation.

2.8.1.2 Data Source
Data Source panel sets parameters for symbol data that to be modulated.

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1. Data Setup
Select a data source type for modulation.
Choices: PN7 | PN9 | PN15 | PN23 | User. Default: PN7.



PN7 | PN9 | PN15 | PN23

When selecting “PN7 | PN9 | PN15 | PN23” as data source type, software generates data
source bit automatically.



User

When selecting “User” as data source type, the “User Data” button appears for data bits
editing.

You can input 0|1 in the input box manually or insert PN7|PN9|PN15 data bits by pressing
button. And you can also save the data to a new file by pressing
recall data from an existing file by pressing
edit box.

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2. Symbol Rate
Set the symbol rate (symbols per second) of the waveform.
Range: (1000/Oversampling) to (240000000/Oversampling) Symbols/second.
Default: 1000000 Symbols/second.

3. Symbol Length
Set the length of modulated symbols.
Range: 100 to 100000.
Default: 512.

4. Bits/Symbol
Display the number of bits contained in one modulated symbol. It is read only, notsettable.

2.8.1.3 Modulation
Modulation panel sets parameters for user selected modulation type.
Choices: QAM | ASK | PSK | MFSK | User.
Default: QAM.



QAM

Select a type in QAM category for modulation.
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Choices: 16QAM | 32QAM | 64QAM | 128QAM | 256QAM | 512QAM. Default: 16QAM.



ASK

Select a type in ASK category for modulation.
Choices: 2ASK | 4ASK | 8ASK | 16ASK. Default: 2ASK.



PSK

Select a type in PSK category for modulation.
Choices: BPSK | QPSK | 8PSK | DBPSK | DQPSK | D8PSK | OQPSK| PI/4-DQPSK |PI/8-D8PSK. Default: BPSK.



MFSK

Select a type in MFSK category for modulation.
Choices: 2FSK | 4FSK | 8FSK | 16FSK | MSK. Default: 2FSK.

FSK Deviation
When selecting 2FSK | 4FSK | 8FSK | 16FSK as current modulation type, FSK Deviation
setting is displayed.
Set frequency deviation for FSK modulation in Hz.
Range: 0 to (0.8 * Symbol Rate * Oversampling) Hz.
Default: 600000 Hz.

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User

When selecting “User” as modulation type, the “Custom” button appears for custom
constellation editing.

a)In the custom constellation editing window, you can insert or delete constellation
points and edit the IQ data for each constellation point manually.

b)

You can also recall constellation data from an existing file by pressing
and save the edited constellation data to a new file by pressing

buttonbutton. Usebutton to restore the default I/Q value (2ASK modulation type).
c)

You can press

button to display the constellation graphically. And preset theconstellation data to a known modulation type first by setting the “Mod Type”, asshown in below picture.

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On the left side of the window, it shows the constellation display of current editing.
Note: When editing the constellation points, the number of points must be a value of
power of 2, otherwise there will be error message when you click “Update” button.

Gray
Turn ON or OFF the Gray code for the constellation data.
Default: OFF.

2.8.1.4 Filter
Set the filter parameters for current modulation.

1. Filter TypeSet filter type for current modulation.
Choices: RaisedCosine | RootCosine | Gaussian | HalfSine | None.
Default: RootCosine.
Note: For HalfSine filter, only OQPSK modulation type is supported.
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2. Filter Alpha/BT
Set the Alpha factor of the filter (BT of Gaussian filter).
Range: 0.01~1.
Default: 0.35.

3. Filter Length
Set length of filter in symbols.
Range: 1~512.
Default: 128.

4. OverSampling
Set the oversampling ratio of the waveform. The waveform Sample Rate is determinedbased on Symbol Rate and Oversampling ratio.
Range: 2 - 32.
Default: 2.
Note:
For OQPSK modulation, the oversampling must be even.
For HalfSine filter, the oversampling must be more than 8.

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2.8.1.5 Update
Regenerate the waveform data based on the current settings.

2.8.1.6 Save Waveform
Save the current settings to a “*.arb” file.

2.8.2 Multitone
Press I/Q->Multitone to enter multitone mode. Multitone mode supports up to 20 tones. The
highest sampling rate is 300 MHz, and the maximum spectral spacing can be up to 120MHz.
Both unilateral spectrum and bilateral spectrum modes are supported.

2.8.2.1 Multitone State

Press I/Q ->Multitone->Multitone State, to turn Multitone on or off.

2.8.2.2 Setting Tone Number
Press I/Q->Multitone->Tone Number, to set tone number. The maximum support is 20. The

multitone spectrum defaults to exist in pairs. The number set here refers to the meaning of
how many pairs, and is a bilateral spectrum symmetrically distributed on both sides of the

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center frequency.

2.8.2.3 Sample Rate
Press I/Q->Multitone ->Sample Rate to set multitone sample rate. Support up to 300MHz
sampling rate.

2.8.2.4 Freq Spacing
Press I/Q->Multitone->Freq Spacing to set frequency spacing. The frequency spacing here

refers to the frequency spacing from the leftmost spectrum to the rightmost spectrum.

2.8.2.5 Single Side
Press I/Q->Multitone->Single Side to turn the unilateral spectrum mode on or off. If theunilateral spectrum mode is turned on, the spectrum of the left half of the multi-tone (left ofthe center frequency) will be removed.

2.8.2.6 Save State
Press I/Q->Multitone->Save State to save the current settings to a file (The file extension is‘.mulstate’) for the next loading.

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2.8.2.7 Load State
Press I/Q->Multitone->Load State to load the ‘.mulstate’ file from the hard disk as the current
setting parameters.

2.8.3 ARB
2.8.3.1 ARB State
Press I/Q ->ARB->ARB State to turn ARB on or off.

2.8.3.2 Select Waveform
Press I/Q->ARB->Select Waveform，to enter the waveform segment and waveform sequence
directory,

select the waveform segment or sequence that you want to play, and the selected

waveform segment or sequence will be highlighted.
Volatile memory，baseband generator（BBG）media，where waveform files are played fromor edited.



Non-volatile memory, either internal (int) or external（USB）media，where waveform files
are stored. However, waveform files stored in non-volatile memory cannot be played
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2.8.3.3 Waveform Segment
Press I/Q->ARB->Waveform Segment ， to enter the volatile waveform file directory,
Waveform segment must reside in volatile storage media before they can be played, edited, or
included in a sequence.
1. Load
Load the waveform segment file (*.arb) from the non-volatile memory into the volatile memory，then add the name and point of the waveform segment in the list of waveform segments.
Select waveform segment in Select Waveform
1) Press I/Q ->ARB->Select Waveform, and select a waveform segment.
2) Set ARB State to on.
3) Turn on the I/Q MOD module switch on the main page, or set MOD ON/OFF to on.
4) Configure the RF OUTPUT.
The waveform segment is now available at the signal generator’s [RF OUTPUT 50Ω]connector.

2. Save
Save waveform segment, saving waveform file in volatile memory into non-volatile memory.
Optionally rename the waveform segment.

3. Delete
Remove the waveform segment from volatile memory. Then you cannot choose to play the

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waveform segment in Select Waveform.

4. Rename
Rename the selected waveform segment.

5. Clear
Clear the files in the waveform segment.

2.8.3.4 Waveform Sequence
Press I/Q ->ARB->Waveform Sequence，to enter the waveform sequence directory, and thecurrent page displays the list of existing waveform sequences.

2.8.3.4.1 About Waveform Sequence
A waveform sequence can contain one or more waveform segments or other waveformsequences, or both. This allows SSG5000X to play multiple waveform segments or sequences
continuously without stopping.
A waveform sequence can contain up to 1024 segments, and can also include both segments
and other sequences (nested sequences). The signal generator can let you set the number oftimes the segments and nested sequences repeat in a waveform sequence:Each segment can repeat up to 65535 times, but only counted as one segment;

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However the repetition of a nested sequence counts as additional segments.

For example, if a waveform sequence contains 24 segments and one nested sequence with 10
segments, the nested sequence can only repeat (1024-24) / 10 = 100 times at most.

2.8.3.4.2 Creating a Sequence
In the waveform sequence file directory, the created waveform sequence will be displayed.
Users can edit the existing waveform sequence or create a new waveform sequence.

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Press Build to create a sequence. All operations of creating a waveform sequence can berealized through the touch screen of the signal generator:On the left side, click to add the segment or sequence to the new sequence;On the right side, click the “Reps#” value of the segment or sequence to change its
repetitions;On the right side, click the “Marker” value of the segment or sequence to turn on or off its
markers;

Note: only waveform segments in BBG media (volatile memory) will be displayed on the leftsegment list.
After editing the waveform sequence, click Save and then name it to complete the creation of
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2.8.3.4.3 Playing a Sequence
After creating a sequence, we can select the sequence to play:
1) Press I/Q ->ARB->Select Waveform, and select a waveform sequence.
2) Set ARB State to on.
3) Turn on the I/Q MOD module switch on the main page, or set MOD ON/OFF to on.
4) Configure the RF OUTPUT.
The waveform sequence is now available at the signal generator’s [RF OUTPUT 50Ω]connector.

2.8.3.5 ARB Setup
Press I/Q ->ARB-> ARB Setup to enter the arbitrary waveforms setting interface. The
waveform generator supports a variety of settings for arbitrary waveforms to meet the needs ofa wider range of applications.

2.8.3.5.1 Sample Clock
Set the sampling rate of arbitrary waveforms. Range 0.002 Hz ~ 240 MHz, and default is 2
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2.8.3.5.2 Modulation Atten
Users can adjust the amplitude of I and Q signals before entering the IQ modulator. When themodulator attenuation type is set to manual, the waveform generator can set the appropriate
modulator attenuation value to obtain the best ACPR characteristics.

2.8.3.5.3 Real Time AWGN
Press I/Q ->ARB-> ARB Setup-> Real Time AWGN to enter the AWGN (Additive White
Gaussian Noise) setting interface. Turn on this function, and the built-in internal noise
generator will generate an AWGN signal with selectable bandwidth and add it to the baseband
signal.

1. Output Mux
Set the RF Output types, including

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Carrier + Noise: both the noise and the carrier are output from the internal baseband
generator.



Carrier: only the Carrier is output from the internal baseband generator.



Noise: only the addictive noise is output from the internal baseband generator.

With the ALC off, this feature enables direct measurement of the carrier or the noise
contributions independently from the total power.

2. Power Control
Users can set the power of carrier and noise through the power control menu.
Total: set the total power, namely the sum of the carrier power and total noise power.
The carrier power and total noise power change as any noise parameter is adjusted
to keep the total power and the C/N at their last specified values.



Carrier: set the carrier power. The total power and total noise power change as any
noise parameter is adjusted to keep the carrier power and the C/N at their lastspecified values.



Total Noise: set the total noise power. The total power and carrier power change as
any noise parameter is adjusted to keep the total noise power and the C/N at their lastspecified values.



Channel Noise: set the channel noise power, namely integral power of noise in carrier
bandwidth. The total power, carrier power and total noise power change as any noise
parameter is adjusted to keep the total noise power and the C/N at their last specified

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values.

3. Carrier to Noise Ratio Format
This feature allows the AWGN C/N to be set using the Eb/No (energy per bit over noise
power density at the receiver or signal to noise ratio per bit) form.
Eb/No Carrier Bit Equation:

4. Carrier Bandwidth
For the selected carrier to noise ratio, the carrier power and the channel noise power are
integrated over the carrier bandwidth. Typically, Carrier Bandwidth (CBW) is the occupied
bandwidth of the carrier.

5. Flat Noise Bandwidth
The actual flat noise bandwidth (NBW) should be slightly wider than the carrier bandwidth(typically 1.2 times wider). The occupied bandwidth = (1.25 * the Flat Noise Bandwidth).

2.8.3.5.4 Modulation filter
Set whether the ARB waveform passes through the filter. The optional filter types are

RaisedCosine, RootCosine, Gaussian, HalfSine and None, and the default value is None.

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This filter is applied as the ARB waveform plays, rather than in the waveform data itself.

2.8.3.5.5 Baseband offset
A frequency offset can be set for the baseband spectrum, and the range is 60 MHz.
Common uses for the offset include:

offset the carrier from any LO feedthrough (carrier signal spur at the carrier frequency)sum the baseband signal with external I and Q inputs to create a multicarrier signal

use the signal generator’s I/Q signal as an IF

2.8.3.6 Multi CarrierThis chapter provides the background information on the ARB functionality for generating
multi carrier signals and the impact of the settings provided.
Press IQ->ARB->Multi Carrier to enter multi carrier setting.

2.8.3.6.1 About the Multi Carrier
To simulate complex multi carrier scenarios with different baseband signals, theSSG5000X provides the possibility to generate multi carrier waveforms. These waveforms
can consist of up to 512 carriers, each modulated by the same or by different
user-selectable baseband signal. Complex multi carrier scenarios composed of signals

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from different digital standards can be created by this function.

Because the multi carrier files are processed by the ARB generator, the composed
waveform file must be created before it is loaded to and played by the ARB. The
SSG5000X stores the created multi carrier waveform file under user definable name; aswith the single carrier waveforms, the used file extension is *.arb, same as the signal
carrier waveform. The instrument appends additional information to the header of thecomposed waveform file.

While creating a multi carrier waveform, the carrier spacing is adjustable within the total
available bandwidth. The total RF bandwidth of the composed multicarrier signal should
not exceed the available RF bandwidth (please reference to the data sheet). Each carrier
can be separately defined in terms of power, phase and modulated input signal. After all
multi carrier processing steps are completed, the instrument calculates the resulting peak
and RMS power over the total signal. This value is then written in the waveform file.

2.8.3.6.2 Waveform Name
Click this item to input the current multi carrier name. The default value is"MULTICARRIER ".

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2.8.3.6.3 Power Reference
Defines the way the individual carriers in a composed multi carrier signal are leveled.


Peak: The individual carriers are leveled based on their peak power and theconfigured Carrier Gain.
For example a multi carrier signal is composed of two waveform files,
First carrier "Gain" = 0 dB,
Second carrier "Gain" = -3 dB,
In the resulting multi carrier signal, the peak power of the second carrier signal will be
3 dB lower than the peak power of the first carrier signal.



RMS:

The individual carriers are leveled based on their RMS power and theconfigured Carrier Gain.
For example a multi carrier signal is composed of two waveform files,
First carrier "Gain" = 0 dB
Second carrier "Gain" = -3 dB
In the resulting multi carrier signal, the RMS power of the second carrier signal will be 3
dB lower than the RMS power of the first carrier signal.

2.8.3.6.4 Carrier Table
Click this item to enter the multi carrier table setting interface
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This page comprises the settings of each carrier, and all the carriers are displayed in table
form. The number of rows corresponds to the number of carriers.
Each row of parameters in the table represents the settings of a single carrier:
1)

Carrier: Set the carrier signal by selecting the corresponding file from the volatilememory2)

Offset Freq: Set the offset frequency of the carrier relative to the center frequency

3)Power: Set the carrier power gain.

4)

Phase: Set the carrier phase.

5)

Info: Indicates the name, sample rate, number of samples, and signal period of theselected carrier.

Functions of each item in the menu bar at the bottom of the page:1)

Insert: Insert a carrier file in the next line of the current cursor

2)

Delete: Delete the carrier signal in the line where the current cursor is located from

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the carrier list.
3)

Assistant: Enter the assistant setting menu of carrier list, which is used to generate alist of carriers with fixed carrier signal and equal frequency spacing. The menu
contains the following settings:


Select Waveform: Set the carrier signal applied in the carrier list by selecting thecorresponding file from the volatile memory.

Freq Space: Set the frequency spacing of adjacent carriers.

# of Carrier: Set the number of carriers, up to 100.



Done: Generate the carrier list according to the setting above, and return to thecarrier list setting interface.

Return: Press

to return to the previous menu, i.e. carrier table settinginterface.
4)

Load: Enter the file system directory, select and read the carrier list setting file withthe suffix of *. ml previously saved in the device.

5)

Save: Enter the file system directory, input the file name, and save the current carrier
list setting, so as to read it again when necessary.

6)

Return: Return to the previous menu.

2.8.3.6.5 Signal Period Mode
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resulting period is always calculated for all carriers in the carrier table. Use the "Carrier
Table > Info" function to obtain information on the sample rate and file length data of eachcarrier.



Longest File Wins: The longest I/Q file in the carrier table defines the resulting signal
period. Shorter I/Q files are periodically repeated.



Shortest File Wins: The shortest I/Q file in the carrier table defines the resulting signal
period. Only the first part of longer I/Q files is used.

"LCM": The signal period is defined by the least common multiple of the periods of all
waveform files in the carrier table.

"User": The signal period is set manually (Signal Period). Shorter I/Q files arerepeated periodically, and only the first part of longer I/Q files is used.

2.8.3.6.6 Signal Period
This item is only displayed when the "Signal Period Mode" is set to "User". Click this item
to manually set the signal period of current multi carrier.

2.8.3.6.7 Sampling Rate
The item displays the sampling rate of the current multi carrier signal according to the

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waveform setting in the carrier table.

2.8.3.6.8 Create and Load
Click this item, the current multicarrier will be created and loaded into the volatile memory
according to the set waveform name, and the multicarrier will be played automatically.

2.8.3.6.9 Multi carrier creation process
To create a multicarrier waveform file, follow these steps:
1)

Enter the "Carrier Table", add each carrier as required, and configure the frequency,
power, phase and other parameters of carriers. You can also use the “Assistant”
settings function to add multiple carriers to the carrier list at a time.

2)

Set the "signal period" and "power reference" of the multicarrier signal to begenerated.

3)

Name the new multicarrier in "waveform name".

4)

Finally, click "Create and Load" to add the new multi carrier to the volatile memoryand start playing.

2.8.3.7 Marker Utilities
This chapter introduces the concept and usage of waveform marker.

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Press I/Q->ARB->Marker Utilities to enter marker setting menu.

2.8.3.7.1 About the Waveform Marker
SSG5000X provides four waveform markers to mark specific points on a waveform
segment. You can set each marker’s polarity and marked points (on a single sample
point or over a range of sample points). When the signal generator encounters an
enabled marker, an auxiliary signal is routed to the rear panel [IQ_EVENT] output.

You can use an auxiliary output signal to synchronize another instrument with the
waveform, or as a trigger signal to start a measurement at a given point on a waveform.
You can also configure markers to initiate RF Blanking.

2.8.3.7.2 Marker Number
Click this item to set the waveform marker being operated. There are “1”, “2”, “3” and “4”four markers for selecting.

2.8.3.7.3 Output Mux
Click this item to select the marker to be output, and the [IQ_EVENT] connector on the

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rear panel will output the corresponding pulse signal according to the currently
selected marker and related settings.

2.8.3.7.4 Marker Polarity
The default value is "Negative". Click the drop-down box to switch the polarity of themarker.


Positive: the high level (3.3V) signal is output during the on marker points, and thelow level (0V) signal is output during the off marker points.



Negative: the low level (0V) signal is output during the on marker points, and the highlevel (3.3V) signal is output during the off marker points.

2.8.3.7.5 Pulse/RF Blank
When this option is turned on, the signal generator blanks the RF output when themarker signal goes low. The following figures show two examples to illustrate theinfluence of blanking on RF output signal when the polarity of marker is positive andnegative respectively.

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RF Signal

MarkerSegment

Marker Polarity = Positive
When marker polarity is positive, the RF output is blanked during the off marker points.

RF Signal

Marker on
Segment

Marker Polarity = Negative
When marker polarity is negative, the RF output is blanked during the on marker points.

2.8.3.7.6 Marker Delay
Click this item to set the delay time of pulse signal output by the [IQ_EVENT] connector
relative to RF signal.
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The delay range is -4000 ns to 860 us, and default value is 0 us.

2.8.3.7.7 Set Markers
Click this item to enter the marker setting interface.

As shown in above figure, the marker setting page is composed of waveform segment
selection area, marker setting area and menu bar.

Waveform Segment Selection Area
The waveform segment selection area lists all waveform segments in the current volatilememory and their corresponding sampling points. Select a segment to set the marker
points in the right marker setting area.
Marker Setting Area
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In the marker setting area, each row of parameters in the table represents the marker
settings of a segment:First Mkr Point: Set the sample point corresponding to the first marker point of thesegment.



Last Mkr Point: Set the sample point corresponding to the last marker point of thesegment (the last marker point should always be less than or equal to the numberof points in the segment, and greater than or equal to the first marker point).



Skipped: Set the number of sample points you want to skip, so that only one
sample point will be output every corresponding number of sample points in thesegment.

When marker points are set, they do not replace points that already exist, but are set in
addition to existing points. For example, set the marker point range of a segment to
1-30, and then add a marker point range of 20-50. The marker signal consisting ofthese two marker point ranges starts on sample point 1, and ends at on sample point
50.
Menu Bar
Functions of each item in the menu bar at the bottom of the page:

Add: Insert a marker point range in the next line where the current cursor is
located.



Delete: Delete the marker point range in the line where the current cursor is
located.

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

Apply: Make the current marker points setting of a segment effective.

Display: Click to view the marker signal diagram.

Return: Return to the previous menu.

The marker signal diagram showed as below:

As shown, this page consists of the upper plot area and the lower control area:
1)

Plot area: The marker signal diagram generated according to the current waveform
segment and its marker point range.
"I" and "Q" on the right side of Y axis represent the output waveforms of I and Q of thecurrently selected waveform segment. "1", "2", "3" and "4" represent four marker
signals.
The horizontal direction of the schematic diagram represents the sample point andmarker point of the waveform segment, and the vertical direction represents the
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power level of the output signal.
2)

Control area:
Click thebutton to return to the previous marker point setting page;

Click thebutton to resume the diagram to the initial state;

Click thebutton to zoom in the diagram;

Click thebutton to zoom out the diagram;

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2.8.3.8 Waveform Utilities
Press I/Q->ARB->Waveform Utilities to enter the waveform utilities setting menu.

2.8.3.8.1 Select Segment
Select the waveform segment for scaling or peak clipping the I and Q data.

2.8.3.8.2 Scaling
Set the amplitude scaling percentage of a waveform segment.
The signal generator uses an interpolation algorithm (sampling between the I/Q data points)
when reconstructing a waveform. For common waveforms, this interpolation can cause
overshoots, which may create a DAC over-range error condition. This chapter describes how
DAC over–range errors occur and how you can use waveform scaling to eliminate theseerrors.
Although scaling maintains the basic shape of the waveform, excessive scaling cancompromise waveform integrity. For example, if the bit resolution becomes too low the
waveform becomes corrupted with quantization noise. To achieve maximum accuracy andoptimize dynamic range, scale the waveform no more than is required to remove the DAC
over-range error.

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2.8.3.8.3 Clipping TypeSet the waveform clipping type to circular or rectangular clipping.
The clipping function enables you to reduce peak–to–average power, and consequently
spectral regrowth, by clipping the waveform. Clipping limits waveform power peaks by clipping
the I and Q data to a selected percentage of its highest peak.

Circular clipping
Circular clipping (|I+jQ| clipping) is applied to the composite I/Q data (I and Q data are equallyclipped). The clipping level is constant for all phases of the vector and appears as a circle inthe vector representation

Rectangular clipping
Rectangular clipping (|I|,|Q| clipping) is independently applied the I and Q data. The clippinglevel is different for I and Q, and appears as a rectangle in the vector representation.

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2.8.3.8.4 Clip |I+jQ| to
Set the percentage of I / Q signal value (√) reduced to the peak value.

2.8.3.8.5 Clip |I| to
Set I Waveform clipping percentage.

2.8.3.8.6 Clip |Q| to
Set Q Waveform clipping percentage.

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2.8.3.8.7 Apply to Waveform
Click the "Apply to Waveform" button to make waveform scaling or clipping effective.
Note: Waveform scaling and clipping are non–reversible. Any data lost in the scaling or
clipping operation cannot be restored. Save a copy of the waveform file before scaling or
clipping.

2.8.3.8.8 Display CCDF
Click to view the CCDF (Complementary Cumulative Distribution Figure) before and after
waveform segment clipping.
The CCDF diagram shows as below:

As shown, the page consists of the upper plot area and the lower control area:
1)

Plot area:

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Generate a CCDF waveform diagram based on the selected waveform. The verticaldirection represents probability;
The horizontal direction represents a multiple of the relative average power (in dB). The
yellow curve is the current CCDF curve of the selected waveform. And the grey curve is

the CCDF reference curve. You can use the zoom feature to observe different detailsof the waveform.
2)

Control area:
Click thebutton to return to the previous page;

Click thebutton to resume the CCDF to the initial state;

Click thebutton to zoom in the diagram;

Click thebutton to zoom out the diagram;

The “Zoom Position” parameter control displays the center position of the diagram,and the operations ofandbuttons are based on this position.

2.8.3.9 Trigger
Press I/Q->ARB->Trigger to enter the ARB trigger setting menu.
Triggers control data transmission by controlling when the signal generator transmits themodulating signal.

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2.8.3.9.1 Trigger Type
Trigger type defines the trigger mode: how the waveform plays when triggered, and you can
set the trigger type to continuous, single, segment advance or ext gated.
1) Continuous: Continuous mode repeats the waveform until you turn the signal off or selecta different waveform, trigger mode, or response (Free Run, Trigger & Run, and Reset &Run).
2) Single: Single mode plays the waveform once.
3) Segment Advance: Segment Advance mode plays a segment in a sequence only if
triggered. The trigger source controls segment–to–segment playing. A trigger received
during the last segment loops play to the first segment in the sequence.
4) Ext Gated: Ext Gated mode triggers the waveform at the first active triggering state, thenrepeatedly starts and stops playing the waveform in response to an externally applied
gating signal.

2.8.3.9.2 Continuous Mode
The continuous mode can be set to free run, trigger & run or reset & run mode.
1) Free Run: Immediately triggers and plays the waveform; triggers received while thewaveform is playing are ignored.
2) Trigger & Run: Plays the waveform when a trigger is received; subsequent triggers are
ignored.

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3) Reset & Run: Plays the waveform when a trigger is received; subsequent triggers restart
the waveform.

2.8.3.9.3 Single Mode
The single mode can be set to no retrigger, buffered trigger or restart on trigger mode.
1) No Retrigger: Ignores an early trigger received while a waveform is playing.
2) Buffered Trig: An early trigger received while a waveform is playing waits until the current
waveform completes, then plays the waveform once more.
3) Restart on Trig: An early trigger received while the waveform is playing immediately
restarts the waveform.

2.8.3.9.4 Segment Advance Mode
The segment advance mode can be set to single or continuous mode.
1) Single: A segment in a sequence plays once, ignoring the repetition setting, after which thedual ARB player stops and waits for a trigger before advancing to the next segment. The
next segment then plays to completion.
If a trigger is received while a segment is playing, the segment plays to completion. The
dual ARB player then advances to the next segment and plays that segment tocompletion.

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2) Continuous: A segment in a sequence plays continuously until the waveform receives
another trigger.
If a trigger is received while a segment is playing, the segment plays to completion. The
dual ARB player then advances to the next segment and plays that segment continuously.

2.8.3.9.5 Ext Gated Mode
The ext gated mode can be set to active high or active low. The waveform stops during theinactive state of the trigger source, and plays during the active state.

2.8.3.9.6 Trigger Source
The trigger source can be set to trigger key, bus, or external.
1) Trigger Key: Each time the Trigger key is pressed, the signal source generates a trigger
signal.
2) Bus: Each time the "* TRG" command is sent, the signal source generates a trigger signal.
3) Ext: The signal generator receives the external trigger signal input from the[PATTERN_TRIG] connector on the rear panel of the instrument.
Note: in “Free Run” or “Ext Gated” trigger mode, the “Trigger Source” item is hidden.

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2.8.3.9.7 Ext Polarity
The Ext Polarity can be set to positive or negative.
Positive: The signal generator responds during the trigger signal low state.

Negative: The signal generator responds during the trigger signal high state.

Note: In Continuous, Single, and Segment Advance modes, use the “Ext Polarity” item to set
the external trigger polarity. In Ext Gated mode, the Active Low and Active High items
determine the external trigger polarity.

2.8.3.9.8 Delay Type
When setting external trigger source, users can set the external trigger delay. The delay typecan be set to off, time, or sample.


Off: Off trigger delay.



Time: Set the trigger delay based on the delay time.

Sample: Set the trigger delay based on the delay sample.

2.8.3.9.9 Delay Time
Set the time from when the external trigger signal is received until the trigger takes effect.

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2.8.3.9.10

Delay Samples

Set the number of sampling points from the time when the external trigger signal is received
until the trigger takes effect, that isdelay time = delay samples / sample clock.
Note: When the trigger mode is initially selected or when changing from one trigger mode toanother, the carrier signal on the RF output may be lost until the modulating signal is triggered.
This is because the signal generator sets the I and Q signals to 0 V before the first trigger
event.

2.8.3.10

Waveform Header

Press I/Q->ARB->Waveform Header to enter the waveform header setting menu.

2.8.3.10.1

About Waveform Header

For certain waveforms, you can save the settings and parameters of the signal generator
in the header file, including the marker settings. When you load the stored waveform file
into the BBG storage medium, the header file settings are automatically applied to thesignal generator so that set up the signal generator the same way every time you play awaveform.
The waveform sequence header file takes precedence over the header file of each

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waveform segment. When the waveform sequence is played, the waveform segment
header files are ignored and the waveform sequence header file is automatically loaded
into the signal generator.

2.8.3.10.2

Editing a Waveform Header

The editing interface of a waveform header is shown as below.

The waveform header editing interface is composed of title bar, parameter display areaand menu bar.

Title Bar
Display the currently selected waveform segment or waveform sequence. Press

I/Q->ARB->Select Waveform to select a segment or sequence to edit its waveform header.

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Parameter Display Area
There are three columns parameters in parameter display area.


Header Field: list all the file header parameters.



Saved Header Settings: show the header settings saved in the currently selected
waveform segment or sequence header file. “Unspecified” means that there is no setting
saved for that particular parameter.

Current Inst. Settings: show the current signal generator settings. The header parameters
are in I/Q->ARB->ARB Setup and I/Q->ARB->Marker Utilities menu.

Note: If a setting is unspecified in the header file, the signal generator uses its current value forthat setting when you select and play the waveform.

Menu BarDescribe: set a description for the waveform header file.



Clear Header: reset the saved header settings to default settings, that is “Unspecified”.

Save to Header: save the information in the Current Inst. Settings column to the header
file. At this time, the Saved Header Settings column and the Current Inst. Settings column
display the same values.

Note: in order to save the waveform segment header file parameters to non-volatile memory,
you need to press I/Q -> ARB -> Waveform Segment and re-save the waveform segment.

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2.8.3.11

Waveform File TypeARB waveform segments can be loaded into three file types: * .arb, * .WDbin and * .txt, which
can be copied to the device's non-volatile memory through ftp or U disk.

2.8.3.11.1

arb file

The arb file (* .arb) is generated by the signal generator, or generated by the EasyIQ software.

2.8.3.11.2

WDbin file

A WDbin file (* .WDbin) is a binary file of pure waveform data. The I and Q waveform data are
16-bit complement data and are alternately stored in the file.

2.8.3.11.3

txt file

The txt file (* .txt) is a txt file of pure waveform data. The I and Q waveform data are stored in

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the file in the form of floating point numbers. I and Q are stored in two columns, I in the firstcolumn and Q in the second column.

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2.8.4 AWGN
Press I/Q->AWGN to enter the AWGN setting menu. You can use AWGN (Additive White
Gaussian Noise) to modulate the Carrier waveform.

Use the following steps to apply 10 MHz bandwidth noise to a 1 GHz, 0 dBm carrier.

1)

Press I/Q -> AWGN -> Bandwidth to set the noise bandwidth as 10 MHz.

2)

Press I/Q -> AWGN -> AWGN State to set the AWGN state on. At the same time, an“AWGN” icon will display on the state bar.

3)

Turn on the I/Q MOD module switch on the main page, or set MOD ON/OFF to on.

4)

Configure the RF output, and set the Frequency as 1 GHz, set the Amplitude as 0 dBm,
set RF ON/OFF on.

The carrier with AWGN is now available at the signal generator’s [RF OUTPUT 50Ω]connector.

2.8.5 I/Q Control
Press I/Q -> I/Q Control to enter the I/Q Control setting menu. The I/Q Control menu not
only enables you to select the I/Q signal source and output, it also provides adjustments
and calibrations to compensate for differences in the I and Q signals.

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2.8.5.1 I/Q Mod State
Turn on or off the I/Q modulation. When turn on the Custom, Multitone, ARB or AWGN state,
the I/Q Mod State will be automatically turned on.

2.8.5.2 I/Q Source
Set the I/Q modulation source to internal or external.

Internal：Use the internal signal generated by the signal generator as modulation source.



External：The signal generator accepts externally supplied analog I and Q signals as
modulation sources via the [I INPUT] and [Q INPUT] connectors on the rear panel.
For example：
1. Connect the I and Q signals to the rear panel connectors.
a. Connect an analog I signal to signal generator’s rear panel [I INPUT].
b. Connect an analog Q signal to the signal generator’s rear panel [Q INPUT].
2. Set the signal generator to recognize the rear panel input signals:
Press I/Q->I/Q Control->I/Q Source, and set it as External.
3. Turn on the I/Q Mod State.
4. Configure the RF output:
a. Set the carrier frequency.
b. Set the carrier amplitude.

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2.8.5.3 Compensation Channel
Set the compensation channel as RF or Output.


RF：Compensate RF channel of the front panel.

Output：Compensate the I/Q signal output from the rear panel connectors.

2.8.5.4 I/Q Adjustment
Use the I/Q Adjustments to compensate for or add impairments to the I/Q signal.
This adjustment is only used for RF output.
1)

Gain Balance.
Adjust the I signal amplitude relative to the Q signal amplitude. And use it as an internal
channel image optimization.

2)

I Offset
Adjust the DC bias level of I+ and I- baseband signals. Unit: %. Range: 50%.

3)

Q Offset
Adjust the DC bias level of Q+ and Q- baseband signals. Unit: %. Range: 50%.
Users can adjust I Offset and Q offset alternately to optimize LO leakage.

4)

Quadrature Angle Adjustment

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Offset the phase of the Q signal relative to the phase of the I signal. The baseband
quadrature adjustment key is calibrated in units of degrees. This can optimize the imageleakage.

2.8.5.5 I/Q Output
This adjustment is only applied to the I and Q signal on the rear panel output.
1)

I/Q Output Atten
Set the I and Q signal attenuation on the rear panel output. I and Q signals will beattenuated at the same time.
Range: 0-20 dB.

2)

I/Q Output Gain Balance
Adjust I signal amplitude or Q signal amplitude. Range: 4 dB.
When the setting value is positive, the I signal is attenuated, and when the setting value isnegative, the Q signal is attenuated.

3)

I Output Offset
This adjusts the DC offset level of the I+ and I- output signal. I+ and I- cannot be adjusted
independently.

4)

Q Output Offset
This adjusts the DC offset level of the Q+ and Q- output signal. Q+ and Q- cannot be
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5)

I/Q Common Offset
Adjust the DC offset of both I and Q signals simultaneously.

2.8.5.6 I/Q Swap
Turning on the I/Q Swap state, the analog I and Q signals output from the rear panel areinterchanged, and the I and Q signals modulating the carrier are interchanged.

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2.9 Shortcut Keys
2.9.1 PRESET
Recall the preset setting and restore the signal generator to a specified status.
Press UTILITY->Setting ->Preset Type to select “Default” or “User”.



Press PRESET to load the factory settings listed in the following table or User-definedsettings.

Table 2-3 Default setting
Parameter

Default

RF
RF State

Off

Frequency
Frequency

6 GHz

Freq Offset

0 Hz

Phase Offset

0 deg

Level
Level

-130 dBm

Level Offset

0 dB

ALC State

Auto

Flatness

Off

Sweep

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Sweep State

Off

Sweep Mode

Continuous

DirectionUp

Trigger Mode

Auto

Point Trigger

Auto

Trigger Slope

Positive

Step Sweep
Step Sweep State

On

Start Freq

6 GHz

Stop Freq

6 GHz

Start Level-130dBm

Stop Level-130dBm

Sweep Points

11

Dwell Time

30 ms

Sweep Space

Linear

Sweep Shape

Sawtooth

List Sweep
List Sweep StateOffANALOG MOD
ANALOG MOD State

Off

AM

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AM State

Off

AM Source

Int

AM ShapeSine

AM Rate1 kHz

AM Depth

50 %FM
FM StateOffFM Source

Int

FM ShapeSine

FM Deviation

100 kHzFM Rate

10 kHzPM
PM State

Off

PM Source

Int

PM ShapeSine

PM Rate

10 kHzPM Deviation

1 rad

Pulse
Pulse State

Off

Pulse Source

Int

Pulse Mode

Single

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Pulse Period

10 ms

Pulse Width

2 ms

Double Pulse Delay

4 ms#2 Width

2 ms

Trigger Out

On

Pulse Trigger

Auto

Trig Delay

140 nsTrig Slop

Positive

Pulse Polarity

NormalPulse Out

Off

Trig Polarity

NormalPulse TrainOffLF Source
LF State

Off

LF ShapeSine

LF Frequency

1 kHz

LF Level

500 mVLF Offset

0 uV

LF Phase0 deg

LF Sweep
Sweep StateOff

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Start Freq

500 HzStop Freq

1.5 kHz

Center Freq

1 kHz

Freq Span

1 kHz

Sweep Time

1s

Trigger Mode

Auto

Sweep Shape

Sawtooth

Trigger Mode

LinearDirectionUp

IQ MOD
IQ MOD State

Off

CustomCustom State

Off

Data Setup

PN7

Symbol Rate

1 MSpsSymbol Length

512

Bits/Symbol

4

Mod Type

16QAM

Gray

Off

Filter Type

RootCosine

Filter Alpha

0.35

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Filter Length

128

Oversampling

2

Multitone
Multitone State

Off

Tone Number

2

Single SideOff

Sample Rate

2 MHz

Freq Spacing

1 MHz

ARB
ARB State

Off

Select Waveform*NONE

ARB Setup
Sample Clock

2 MHz

Modulator Atten TypeAuto

Modulation Atten

6 dB

Real Time AWGN

Off

Output Mux

Carrier+Noise

Power Control Mode

Total

Total Power

0 dBm

Carrier to Noise Ratio Format

C/N

Carrier to Noise Ratio

0 dB

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Carrier Bandwidth

1 Hz

Flat Noise Bandwidth

1 Hz

Filter Type

None

Baseband Offset

Off

Multi Carrier
Waveform Name

MULTICARRIER

Power Reference

Peak

Carrier Table

SINE_WAVE,0,0,0

Signal Period Mode

LCM

Signal Period

100 usSampling Rate

2 MHz

Marker Utilities
Marker Number

1

Output Mux

1Marker Polarity

Negative

Pulse/RF Blank

Off

Marker Delay

0 us

Set Markers

1,1,0

Waveform Utilities
Select Segment*NONE

Scaling

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Clipping Type

|I+jQ|

Clip |I+jQ| to100 %Trigger
Trigger TypeContinuous

Continuous Mode

Free RunAWGNAWGN State

Off

Bandwidth

10 MHzI/Q Control
I/Q Mod StateOffI/Q Source

Internal

Compensation Channel

RF

I/Q Adjustment

On

Gain Balance

0 dB

I Offset0%

Q Offset0%

Quad Angle Adjustment

0 deg

I/Q Swap

Off

I/Q Output

Off

I/Q Output Atten

0 dB

I/Q Output Gain Balance

0 dB

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0 mV

Q Output Offset

0 mV

I/Q Common Offset

0 mV

2.9.2 Home
Return to the home page.

2.9.3 Trigger
When the trigger mode of the sweep is Key, press this key once to trigger a sweep.
When the trigger mode of the pulse is Key, press this key once to start a pulse modulation.
When the trigger mode of the LF sweep is Key, press this key once to trigger a LF sweep.
When the trigger source of the IQ modulation is Key, press this key once to trigger an IQ
modulation.

2.9.4 ESC/Close
Switch off the instrument from remote control to manual control.
Quit the edit mode, if the edit mode is active.
In dialog boxes that contain an “Esc” button it closes the dialog box.
Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu.

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2.9.5 MOD ON/OFF
Enable/disable modulation on the RF output. When enabled, the backlight will light, thescreen status bar MOD will change from gray to blue, and RF output modulation will be
activated. Press this button again to disable modulation. When disabled, the backlight isoff, all modulation is off, and the user interface status bar MOD changes from blue to gray.

2.9.6 RF ON/OFF
Enabled or Disable the RF output. When enabled, the backlight will light, the screen status
bar RF will change from gray to blue, and the RF output will be enabled. Press this button
again to disable modulation. When disabled, the backlight is off, RF output is off, and theuser interface status bar RF changes from blue to gray.

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Chapter 3 Application Examples
3.1 Output RF signal
Output a RF signal with a frequency of 3GHz and amplitude of 0dBm from the [RFOUTPUT 50Ω] connector.

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set UTILITY -> Setting -> Preset Type->
Default.

b)

Press PRESET, or press UTILITY -> Preset.

2.

Set the Frequency

Press FREQ, and enter the 3GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency on thetouch screen to pop up the keypad to input 3GHz.

3.

Set the Level

Press LEVEL, and enter the 0dBm with the numeric keypad, or click the amplitude on thetouch screen to pop up the keypad to input 0dBm on the keypad.

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4.

Turn on RF output

Press RF ON/OFF or press the HOME key back to the main interface, select the RF block,the white square on the left of ON to enable RF output. When enabled, the RF ON/OFF
key backlight turns green and the RF state in the status bar changes to blue.
At this time, the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector outputs an RF signal with a frequency of 3
GHz and amplitude of 0 dBm.

3.2 Correcting Line Loss
Users can correct line loss using the Flatness function combined with a power meter.
Connect the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector of the SSG to the cable under test, and connect theend of the cable to a power meter. Plug the power meter into the USB port of the SSG and wait
for the power meter connection to complete.

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set UTILITY -> Setting -> Preset Type->
Default.

b)

Press PRESET, or press UTILITY -> Preset.

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Set the Frequency & Levela)

Press FREQ, and enter the 1GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency on
the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 1GHz.

b)

Press LEVEL, and enter the 0dBm with the numeric keypad, or click the amplitude on
the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 0dBm on the keypad.

3.

Set the frequency of flatness calibrationa)Press LEVEL->Flatness->b)

Set the Start Freq to 4GHz, Stop Freq to 5GHz, Points to 11;

4.

Perform amplitude calibrationa)

Click “Fill Flatness with Sensor” button and a “Collecting” dialog will pop up.

, select the Fill Type as “Manual Step”;

After the data collection is finished, it will automatically return to the flatness list page and givethe corrected amplitude correction value for each frequency.

3.3 Output a modulated signal
In this section, we will show how to enable modulation by configuring the SSG to output an
AM modulated signal with the following characteristics: Carrier frequency is 1GHz, thecarrier amplitude is -10dBm, the AM modulation depth is 80%, the modulation frequency
is 10 kHz, and the modulation waveform is a sine wave.
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1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set System -> Setting -> Preset Type->
Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform reset operations.

2.

Set the carrier frequency & amplitudea)Press FREQ and enter 1GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency input
box on the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 1GHz on the keypad.

b)

Press LEVEL, type -10 dBm with the digital keyboard, or click on the amplitude input
box on the touch screen, pop up the keyboard, and type – 10dBm on the keyboard;3.

Set the AM modulation parameters

Press the MOD or click the ANALOG MOD function block on the touchscreen to enter theamplitude modulation parameter setting interface.
a)

Set the modulation waveform to be a sine wave;b)

Set the modulation depth to 80%;c)

Set the modulation frequency to be 10 kHz;d)

Set the AM state open;

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Press MOD ON/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD ON/OFF
and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change
from gray to blue.

At this time, the signal on the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector will match the settings
configured above.

3.4 Output a pulse train
A pulse train is a user-defined sequence of high and low RF levels with specific time
durations for each part. In this example, we will show how to configure the RF source tooutput the following pulse train:

SerialPositive pulse

Negative pulse

number

width

width

Repetitions

1

10ms

30ms

1

2

20ms

20ms

2

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or touch Preset Type-> Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform the reset operation.

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2.

Install the pulse train optiona)Activate the pulse train generator option.

3.

Edit pulse lista)Press MOD or select ANALOG MOD from the Home page. You can swipe left or rightor press MOD repeatedly to reach the Pulse Mode screen. Set Pulse Mode to Train,
and the Pulse Train menu will appear.

b)

Click

in Pulse Train menu to enter settings, set the positive width of first pulse to

10ms, the negative width to 30ms, and the count to 1.
c)

Click the “+” on the left to add one line, set the positive pulse width to 20ms, thenegative pulse width to 20ms, and the count to 2.

d)After clicking, you can clickon the left side to see the schematic diagram of thepulse train as follows.

4.

Set the Pulse State to on.

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5.

Enable the RF modulation outputa)Press MOD ON/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD ON/OFF
and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change
from gray to blue.

At this time, the signal on the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector will match the settings asconfigured above.

3.5 Output IQ modulated signal in Custom Mode
The following steps describe how to generate an IQ modulated signal with a modulation
mode of 32QAM. Users can modify and configure IQ modulation related parameters
according to actual application requirements.

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or touch Preset Type-> Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform the reset operation.

2.

Set the baseband signal

Press I/Q or select IQ MOD block from the Home page, and then click Custom.
a)Open the Data Source setting interface, and set Data Setup to PN9, Symbol Rate to

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1MHz, and Symbol Length to 512;b)

Open the Modulation setting interface, and set Mod Type to QAM, QAM Type to
32QAM;

c)

Open the Filter setting interface, and set Filter Type to RootCosine, Filter Alpha to0.35, Filter Length to 128, OverSampling to 2;d)

Set Custom State on;3.

Set the carrier frequency & amplitudea)Press FREQ, and enter the 1GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency on
the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 1GHz.

b)

Press LEVEL, and enter the -10dBm with the numeric keypad, or click the amplitude
on the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input -10dBm on the keypad.

4.

Enable the RF modulation outputb)

Press MOD ON/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD ON/OFF
and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change
from gray to blue.

At this time, the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector of the SSG outputs an IQ modulation signal
with a modulation mode of 32QAM, and the IQ modulation signal is connected to an IQ
demodulation device to observe the demodulation characteristics of the IQ modulation
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3.6 Test OIP3 of Active Devices in Multitone Mode
OIP3 is a key indicator for evaluating the linearity of active devices. This can be tested
using the SSG5000X.
The following steps describe how to generate a two-tone continuous wave signal with acarrier frequency of 3.2 GHz and an interval frequency of 1 MHz to test OIP3 of the active
device.

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or touch Preset Type-> Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform the reset operation.

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Set the baseband signal

Press I/Q or select IQ MOD block from the Home page, and then click Multitone.
a)

Set Tone Number to 1;b)

Set Sample Rate to 10 MHz;c)

Set Freq Spacing to 1 MHz;d)Set Single Side state off;e)

Set Multitone State on;3.

Set the carrier frequency & amplitudea)Press FREQ, and enter the 3.2 GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency
on the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 3.2 GHz.

b)

Press LEVEL, and enter the -10dBm with the numeric keypad, or click the amplitude
on the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input -10dBm on the keypad.

4.

Enable the RF modulation outputa)Press MOD ON/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD ON/OFF
and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change
from gray to blue.

At this time, the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector of the SSG5000X outputs a two-tone
continuous wave signal with a carrier frequency of 3.2 GHz and an interval frequency of 1
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MHz. The signal is used as the input of the active device, and the output signal is tested toobtain the OIP3 characteristic as shown in the following figure.

Note: IQ compensation can be performed through I/Q Control->I/Q Adjustment menu of
the SSG. For example, when the IQ modulation signal shows a significant local oscillator
leakage, it can be solved by alternately adjusting the Offset of I and Q.

3.7 Play waveform sequence Using ARB Mode
Using the SSG5000X's ARB (arbitrary waveform) mode, you can play waveform sequences.

1.

Restore factory settings

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Press UTILITY or touch Preset Type-> Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform the reset operation.

2.

Create Waveform Sequencea)Press I/Q -> ARB -> Waveform Sequence, and then click “Build” button to enter thecreating new waveform sequence interface;b)

Click the waveform segments “SINE_WAVE” and “RAMP_WAVE” in the Segment list on
the left, and you can see that these two waveform segments are added to the waveformsequence list;c)

Modify the number of repetitions of SINE_WAVE to 2 and the number of repetitions of
RAMP_WAVE "to 3;d)Click “Save” button and save the new sequence as “seq1”.

3.

Play Waveform Sequencea)Press I/Q -> ARB -> Select Waveform, and select to play the sequence “seq1”;b)

Set ARB State on;

At this time, the waveform sequence “seq1” is played. You can return to the main page andclickbutton in the IQ MOD block to view the played waveform. The waveform currently

playing is shown as below:

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3.8 Add AWGN to Modulated Signal Using ARB
ModeUsing the SSG5000X's ARB (arbitrary waveform) mode, you can add Additive White Gaussian
Noise (AWGN) to the carrier while modulating the carrier.

1.

Restore factory settingsa)Press UTILITY or the touch screen to set System -> Setting -> Preset Type->
Default.

b)

Press PRESET or reset the system settings to perform reset operations.

2.

Set the carrier frequency

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Press FREQ and enter 2GHz with the numeric keypad, or click the frequency input
box on the touch screen to pop up the keypad to input 2GHz on the keypad.

3.

Set the real-time AWGN functiona)Press I/Q-> ARB-> ARB Setup-> Real Time AWGN to enter real-time AWGN settinginterface;b)

Set the Output Mux to "Carrier + Noise", the Carrier Bandwidth to 3.84 MHz, the Flat
Noise Bandwidth to 8 MHz, the Carrier to Noise Ratio Format to "C/N", the Carrier toNoise Ratio to 34 dB, the Power Control Mode to "Total ", and the Total Power to -10dBm;c)

Turn on the Real Time AWGN state;

4.

Play Waveforma)Press I/Q-> ARB-> Select Waveform, and select “WCDMA_3 DPCH” to play;b)

Turn on ARB State.

5.

Enable the RF modulation outputa)Press MOD ON/OFF and then press RF ON/OFF. The backlights of MOD ON/OFF
and RF ON/OFF will be illuminated. RF and MOD labels in the status bar will change
from gray to blue.

At this time, connect the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector of the SSG5000X to the spectrum

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analyzer, set the center frequency to 2 GHz, turn on the trace averaging function, and thespectrum of the modulated wave with Additive White Gaussian Noise is shown below.

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Chapter 4 Programming Overview
The SSG5000X Signal Generator features a LAN, USB Device, and SIGLENT
GPIB—USB module interfaces. By using a computer with these interfaces, and a suitable
programming language (Python, C+, .NET, etc., and NI-VISA software), users canremotely control the signal generator using standard SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) commands. The SSG5000X Programming Guide features
more details on the specific commands.
This chapter introduces how to build communication between the signal generator and acontroller computer with these interfaces.

4.1 Remote Operation
The SSG provides both the USB and LAN connection which allows you to set up a remote
operation environment with a controller computer. A controller computer could be a
personal computer (PC) or a minicomputer. Some intelligent instruments also function as
controllers.

4.1.1 Connecting via the USB Device port
Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via USB-Device:

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For standard installations, you can use NI-VISA on your PC for the VXI driver. If you
wish to control the instrument without NI-VISA, use sockets or telnet.

2.

Connect the SSG USB Device port to a PC with a USB A-B cable.

3.

Switch on the SSG

Figure 4-1 USB Device
The SSG will be detected automatically as a new USB hardware.

4.1.2 Connecting via the LAN port
Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via LAN:
1.

Install NI-VISA on your PC for VXI driver. Or without NI-VISA, using socket or telnet inyour PC’s Operating System.

2.

Connect the SSG to PC or the local area network with a LAN cable3.

Switch on the SSG

Figure 4-2 LAN
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4.

Press button on the front panel System→Interface→LAN to enter the LAN Configure
function menu.

5.

Select the IP Configure between Static and DHCP

DHCP: the DHCP server in the current network will assign the network parameters
automatically (IP address, subnet mask, gate way) for the SSG.



Static: you can set the IP address, subnet mask, gate way manually. Press Apply.

Figure 4-3 LAN Configure
The SSG will be detected automatically or manually as a new LAN point.

4.1.3 GPIB: Connecting via the USB-Host port
Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via USB:
1.

Install NI-VISA on your PC for GPIB driver.

2.

Connect the SSG USB Host port to a PC’s GPIB card port, with SIGLENT USB-GPIB
adaptor.

3.

Switch on the SSG

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Figure 4-4SIGLENT USB-GPIB Adaptor
4.

Press button on the front panel System→Interface→GPIB to enter the GPIB number.

The SSG will be detected automatically as a new GPIB point.

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4.2 Build Communications
4.2.1 Build Communications Using VISA
NI-VISA includes a Run-Time Engine version and a Full version. The Run-Time Engine
version provides NI device drivers such as USB-TMC, VXI, GPIB, etc. The full version
includes the Run-Time Engine and a software tool named NI MAX that provides a userinterface to control the device.
You can get NI-VISA full version from:http://www.ni.com/download/.
After download you can follow the steps below to install it:
1.

Double click the visa_full.exe, dialog shown as below:

2.

Click Unzip, the installation process will automatically launch after unzipping files. If
your computer needs to install .NET Framework 4, its setup process will auto start.

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3.

The NI-VISA installing dialog is shown above. Click Next to start the installation
process.

4.

Set the install path, default path is “C:\Program Files\National Instruments\”, you canchange it. Click Next, dialog shown as above.

5.

Click Next twice, in the License Agreement dialog, select the “I accept the above 2
License Agreement(s).”, and click Next, dialog shown as below:

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6.

Click Next to run installation.

Now the installation is complete, reboot your PC.

4.2.2 Build Communications Using Sockets/Telnet
Through the LAN interface, VXI-11, Sockets and Telnet protocols can be used tocommunicate with the SSG. VXI-11 is provided in NI-VISA, while Sockets and Telnet arecommonly included in the operating system (OS) of many computers.

Socket LAN is a method used to communicate with the signal generator over the LANinterface using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). A socket is a

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fundamental technology used for computer networking and allows applications tocommunicate using standard mechanisms built into network hardware and operating
systems. The method accesses a port on the signal generator from which bidirectional
communication with a network computer can be established.

Before you can use sockets LAN, you must select the signal generator’s sockets port
number to use:Standard mode: Available on port 5025. Use this port for programming.

Telnet mode: The telnet SCPI service is available on port 5024.

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4.3 Remote Control Capabilities
4.3.1 User-defined Programming
Users can use SCPI commands to program and control the signal generator. For details,
refer to the introductions in “Programming Guide”.

4.3.2

Send SCPI Commands via NI MAX

Users can control the signal generator remotely by sending SCPI commands via NI-MAX
software. NI_MAX is National Instruments Measurement and Automation Explorer. It is an
executable program that enables easy communication to troubleshoot issues with
instrumentation.

4.3.2.1 Using USB
Run NI MAX software.
1.

Click “Device and interface” at the upper left corner of the software;2.

Find the “USBTMC” device symbol3.

Click “Open VISA Test Panel” option button, then the following interface will appear.

4.

Click the “Input/Output” option button and click the “Query” option button in order to

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view the operation information.

Note: The “*IDN?” command (known as the Identification Query) returns the instrument
manufacturer, instrument model, serial number, and other identification information.

4.3.2.2 Using LAN
Select “Add Network Device”, and select “VISA TCP/IP Resource” as shown:

Run NI MAX software.
1.

Click “Device and interface” at the upper left corner of the software;2.

Find the “Network Devices” symbol, click “Add Network Devices”;

3.

Select Manual Entry of LAN instrument, select next, and enter the IP address as

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shown. Click Finish to establish the connection:

4.

After a brief scan, the connection should be shown under Network Devices:

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5.

Click “Open VISA Test Panel” option button, then the following interface will appear:

6.

Click “Input/Output” option button and click “Query” option button. If everything is OK,
you will see the Read operation information returned as shown below.

4.3.1 Web Control
With the new embedded web server, users can control the SSG through LAN from a web
browser on PC or mobile terminals. This provides wonderful remote controlling andmonitoring capabilities.

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Chapter 5 Service and Support
5.1 General Inspection
1.

Inspect the shipping container

Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of theshipment have been completely checked and the instrument has passed both electricaland mechanical tests.

The consigner or carrier will be responsible for damages to the instrument resulting fromshipment. SIGLENT will not provide free maintenance or replacement.

2.

Inspect the instrument

If the instrument is found to be damaged, defective or fails in electrical or mechanical tests,
please contact SIGLENT.

3.

Check the accessories

Please check the accessories according to the packing list. If the accessories areincomplete or damaged, please contact your SIGLENT sales representative.

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5.2 Troubleshooting

Before calling SIGLENT, or returning an SSG for service, perform the quick checks listed
below. This check may eliminate the problem.

If the problem remains still, please contact SIGLENT and provide your device informationof the SSG (Get method: UTILITY->System Info).

1． The SSG’s screen is still dark (no display) after power on:(1) Check whether the fan is running:— If yes, the connection of the internal screen cable may be loose.
— If not, the instrument has failed to start up and please refer to step (2).
(2) Check the power:— Check whether the power supply has been connected correctly and the power switch
has been turned on.
— Check whether the power fuse is burned. If a new fuse needs to be installed, please
use the specified fuse type/rating.

2． The key is unresponsive or gives a wrong response:(1) Press all the keys at the front panel to check if all of them are normal after power on.
(2) Press Utility-> Self Test ->Key Test to check if all the keys are working properly.
(3) If a key is not working, the numeric keyboard connection might be loose or the numeric
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keyboard is broken.
Do not disassemble the instrument by yourself and contact SIGLENT.

3． Correct setting but incorrect waveform output(1)No RF output－Check that the signal cable is securely connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT
50 Ω] port.
－Check the cable for damage.
－Check if the RF button backlight is lit. If not lit, press this button to light it and the userinterface status bar RF flag turns blue. The RF output is now turned on correctly.
－Check if the signal output amplitude is too small, and adjust the output amplitude
appropriately.

(2)No modulation on the RF output－Check that the signal cable is securely connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT
50 Ω] port.
－Check the cable for damage.
－Check that both the MOD and RF button backlights are lit and that the modulation
switch needs to be turned on.
－Check if the modulation parameters are appropriate and modulate the modulation
parameters appropriately.

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the source.

4． Sweep is abnormal:(1)Scanning stagnation
The user interface frequency zone/amplitude zone displays a scan progress bar indicatingthat a scan operation is in progress. If there is stagnation, check the points.
－Open at least one scan type: Select Frequency, Amplitude, or Frequency & Amplitude
according to the SWEEP scan type status.
－If the single scan mode is enabled, a single scan is performed when the single softwaremeets the trigger condition.
－If the scan trigger mode is not automatic trigger, press SWEEP trigger mode toautomatically trigger to determine if the scan trigger is missing and the scan is blocked.
－If the point trigger mode is not automatic trigger, it is automatically triggered by the
SWEEP trigger mode to determine if the point trigger is missing and the scan is blocked.
－Determine if the dwell time setting is too large or too small for the scan to be visible.
－Make sure at least two points are set in the step scan or list scan.

(2) In the list or step scan, the amplitude does not change－Verify that the scan type is set to Amplitude or Frequency & Amplitude.

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5． USB device cannot be recognized:(1) Check if the USB device is connected to other instruments or the computer can worknormally.
(2) Confirm the flash type U disk device used. This instrument does not support the harddisk type U disk device.
(3) After restarting the instrument, insert the USB flash drive to check.
(4) If you are unable to use the USB flash drive normally, please contact.

6． Inaccurate measurement results or insufficient accuracy:
Users can obtain detailed descriptions of technical indicators from the back of this manual
to calculate system errors and check measurement results and accuracy issues. To
achieve the performance metrics listed in this manual, you need:(1) Check if the RF signal source is within the calibration period (1 year).
(2) Verify that the RF signal source has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes before
testing.
(3) Check that the performance of the test equipment used meets the requirements.
(4) Ensure that the test equipment used is within the calibration cycle.
(5) Check if the test equipment used is under the working conditions required by its
manual.

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7． Pop-up Message:
The instrument may display prompt messages, error messages or state messages
according to the current working status. These messages are displayed to help you to use
the instrument correctly and are not instrument failures.

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Chapter 6 Service and Support
6.1 Service Summary

SIGLENT warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years (accessories for a periodof one year) from the date of shipment from an authorized Siglent distributor. If the productproves defective within the respective period, SIGLENT will provide repair or replacement
as described in the complete warranty statement.

To arrange for service or obtain a copy of the complete warranty statement, pleasecontact your nearest Siglent sales and service office. Except as provided in this summaryor the applicable warranty statement, SIGLENT makes no warranty of any kind, express
or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. In no event shall SIGLENT be liable for indirect, special orconsequential damages.

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6.2 Contact Us
China:
SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Add: Bldg. No.4 & No.5, Antongda Industrial Zone, 3rd Liuxian Road, Bao'an District,
Shenzhen, 518101, China.
Tel: + 86 755 3661 7876
Fax: + 86 755 3359 1582
Email: sales@siglent.com;
Website: http://www.siglent.com/ens/

USA:
SIGLENT Technologies America, Inc.
6557 Cochran Rd Solon, Ohio 44139
Tel: 440-398-5800
Toll Free: 877-515-5551
Fax: 440-399-1211
Email: info@siglent.com
Website: www.siglentamerica.com

Europe:

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SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE GmbH
ADD: Liebigstrasse 2-20, Gebaeude 14, 22113 Hamburg Germany
Tel: +49(0)-819-95946
Fax: +49(0)-819-95947
Email: info-eu@siglent.com
Website: www.siglenteu.com

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