Page 3: Table Of Contents
Returning Your Signal Generator to HP ........
Page 4 Contents Numeric Keypad ............5-78 Phase Modulation .
Page 5: Preparing For Use
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preparing for Use This chapter contains procedures that show you how to install your signal generator, and how to perform a functional check to verify signal generator operation. User’s Guide...
Page 6: Installing The Signal Generator
Preparing for Use HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Installing the Signal Generator Installing the Signal Generator This section contains procedures for properly installing your signal generator: • checking the shipment • installing front handles and rack ﬂange kits •...
Page 7 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preparing for Use Installing the Signal Generator The following table describes the localized versions of the manuals that you will receive if you have ordered the options listed. In most cases, a subset of the user’s information from the manual listed is localized.
Page 8 Preparing for Use HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Installing the Signal Generator Installing Front Handles and Rack Mount Flanges You can attach handles to the front of the signal generator to facilitate transportation of the instrument. Handles are available in a kit which can be ordered when the signal generator is purchased (Option 1CN), or at any time afterward.
Page 9 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preparing for Use Installing the Signal Generator Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements Line Settings CAUTION This product has an autoranging line voltage input. Be sure that the supply voltage is within the speciﬁed range.
Page 10 Preparing for Use HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Installing the Signal Generator WARNING If this product is not used as speciﬁed, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition only (in which all means for protection are intact).
Page 11 , or rotate the front panel Enter knob. The acceptable range of addresses is 0 through 30. The HP-IB address is a persistent state; it is not affected by an instrument preset or by a power cycle. Selecting the Signal Generator’s Programming Language The default programming language for the signal generator is Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).
Page 12: Verifying Signal Generator Operation
Preparing for Use HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Verifying Signal Generator Operation Verifying Signal Generator Operation The operator’s check is appropriate as a daily functional check by users, or whenever the integrity of the signal generator is in question. Use the operator’s check to verify proper operation of the signal generator.
Page 13 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preparing for Use Verifying Signal Generator Operation Figure 1-1 Operator’s Check Equipment Setup 3. Preset the signal generator to the factory-deﬁned conditions: a. Press and toggle until is highlighted. Utility Power On/Preset...
Page 14 Preparing for Use HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Verifying Signal Generator Operation Table 1-4 Frequency and Power Level Limits Maximum Maximum Power Level Instrument Speciﬁed Speciﬁed Accuracy Model Frequency Power Limits ±0.7 dB HP E4400B 1 GHz...
Page 15: Using Functions
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions This chapter contains procedures that show you how to use some of the major functions of your signal generator including setting frequency and power levels, setting up modulations, creating step and list sweeps, saving and recalling instrument states, and enabling options.
Page 16: Setting Frequency And Power Levels
Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Setting Frequency and Power Levels Setting Frequency and Power Levels Using these procedures, you will learn how to: • set the RF frequency • set a frequency reference and a frequency offset •...
Page 17 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Setting Frequency and Power Levels To Set a Frequency Reference and a Frequency Offset The following procedure sets the RF output frequency as a reference frequency to which all other frequency parameters are relative. The frequency initially shown on the display will be 0 Hz (the frequency output by the hardware minus the reference frequency.) Although...
Page 18 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Setting Frequency and Power Levels To Set an Amplitude Reference and an Amplitude Offset The following procedure sets the RF output power as an amplitude reference to which all other amplitude parameters are relative. The amplitude initially shown on the display will be 0 dB (the power output by the hardware minus the reference power).
Page 19: Setting Up Internally Generated Amplitude Modulation
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Setting Up Internally Generated Amplitude Modulation Setting Up Internally Generated Amplitude Modulation Using this procedure, you will learn how to generate an amplitude-modulated signal with the following characteristics: • carrier frequency set to 1340 kHz •...
Page 20 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Setting Up Internally Generated Amplitude Modulation 2. Enter 10 kHz using the numeric keypad and pressing the terminator softkey. The new AM rate is displayed below the softkey. You should see...
Page 21: Setting Up Internally Generated Frequency Modulation
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Setting Up Internally Generated Frequency Modulation Setting Up Internally Generated Frequency Modulation Using this procedure you will conﬁgure the signal generator to output a frequency-modulated signal with the following characteristics: •...
Page 22 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Setting Up Internally Generated Frequency Modulation 2. Enter 10 kHz using the numeric keypad and pressing the terminator softkey. The new FM rate is displayed below the softkey. You should see...
Page 23: Creating A Step Sweep And A List Sweep
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Creating a Step Sweep and a List Sweep Creating a Step Sweep and a List Sweep Using this procedure, you will learn two ways to set up the signal generator to sweep a deﬁned set of points.
Page 24 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Creating a Step Sweep and a List Sweep 3. Press the softkey to toggle from . Notice that the Sweep Repeat Single Cont Single Cont display annunciator is turned on indicating that the signal generator is SWEEP sweeping.
Page 25 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Creating a Step Sweep and a List Sweep The dwell time for point 11 should now be highlighted. Press the softkey. The Edit Item dwell time from the previous point 11 has been copied into the new point 11. A new dwell time item is placed at point 11 and the dwell time item previously occupying that position has shifted down to point 12.
Page 26: Saving And Recalling An Instrument State
Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Saving and Recalling an Instrument State Using this procedure, you will learn how to save instrument settings to a memory register and to recall the settings.
Page 27: Enabling Options
Enabling Options Enabling Options The HP ESG and ESG-D Series Signal Generators are a highly ﬂexible platform of instruments that you can retroﬁt after purchase to add many new capabilities. Some new optional features are implemented in hardware that you must install. Some options are implemented in software but require the presence of optional hardware in the instrument.
Page 28 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Enabling Options 5. Press to enable all selected options. After pressing this softkey, Proceed With Conﬁguration press the softkey to verify that you do want to reconﬁgure the signal Conﬁrm Change generator with the options that you have selected.
Page 29 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Using Functions Enabling Options 2. On the display is a list of software options that are already enabled (if any) and the software options that can be enabled. Software options are linked to speciﬁc hardware options.
Page 30 Using Functions HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Enabling Options 2-16 User’s Guide...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting This chapter contains instructions for troubleshooting problems you may encounter during operation of the signal generator, it explains error messages you might see, and it explains how to return your signal generator to HP for service. User’s Guide...
Page 32: If You Encounter A Problem
• Verify that the software option is enabled with the correct license key. Refer to your License Key Certiﬁcate for the correct license key or, if your option was installed by HP, contact your HP service ofﬁce with the instrument model number, the host ID, and the software option that should be enabled.
Page 33 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting If You Encounter a Problem No Modulation at the RF Output? Although you can set up and enable various modulations, the RF carrier is modulated by the enabled modulation only when you have also set .
Page 34 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators If You Encounter a Problem Incorrect List Sweep Dwell Time? If the signal generator does not dwell for the correct period of time at each sweep list point, ﬁrst check the sweep list dwell values for accuracy. Press Sweep/List Conﬁgure List Sweep...
Page 35 DCFM/DCΦM Cal Chapter 5, “Hardkey and Softkey Reference,” in this manual.) 3. For HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators only, perform the I/Q calibration. (Refer to the softkey description in Chapter 5, “Hardkey and Softkey Reference,” of this I/Q Calibration manual.)
Page 36: Error Messages
Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Error Messages Error Messages If an error condition occurs in the signal generator, it is reported to both the front panel display error queue and the SCPI (remote interface) error queue. These two queues are viewed and managed separately.
Page 37: Error Message Format
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting Error Message Format Error Message Format The system-deﬁned error numbers are chosen on an enumerated (“1 of N”) basis. The SCPI-deﬁned error numbers and the <error_description> portions of the error query response are displayed on the instrument.
Page 38: Error Message Types
The <error_message> string for a positive error is not deﬁned by SCPI. A positive error indicates that the instrument detected an error within the HP-IB system, within the instrument’s ﬁrmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or during calibration.
Page 39: 0: No Error
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 0: No Error 0: No Error No error The queue is empty. Every error in the queue has been read or the queue was purposely cleared by power-on or *CLS User’s Guide...
Page 40: -499 To -400: Query Errors
Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -499 to -400: Query Errors -499 to -400: Query Errors The instrument’s output queue control has detected a problem with the message exchange protocol described in IEEE 4888.2, chapter 6. Errors in this class set the query error bit (bit 2) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).
Page 41: To -300: Device-Specific Errors
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Some device operations did not properly complete, possibly due to an abnormal hardware or ﬁrmware condition. These codes are also used for self-test response errors. Errors in this class set the device-speciﬁc error bit (bit 3) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2,...
Page 42 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Self-test failed; Data Generator Memory Test @ 0x____ Indicates that the data generator memory failed. Modulation data produced by the data generator may not be correct. However, if an Unable to check Data Generator Memory error was also seen, this result is not conclusive.
Page 43 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Out of memory; Memory catalog failed. Indicates that there is not enough memory to complete a catalog listing. Reduce the size of any sweep lists and try again.
Page 44 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Out of memory; List formation The device was unable to allocate space for a lookup table, such as for list mode precalculation. List mode cannot run until either fewer frequencies...
Page 45 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Out of memory; Memory request failed, out of indices. Memory request greater than total memory size. Indicates that a ﬁle system memory manager detected an internal error condition.
Page 46 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Out of memory; FIR system unable to operate. Indicates that there is insufﬁcient working memory available. Out of memory; Burst shape RAM cannot hold specified burst shape.
Page 47 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Out of memory; Graph subsystem cannot function. Indicates that there is insufﬁcient working memory available. Report this error to the nearest Hewlett-Packard sales and service ofﬁce.
Page 48 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors -320 Storage fault Indicates that the ﬁrmware detected a fault when using data storage. This error is not an indication of physical damage or failure of any mass storage element.
Page 49 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -399 to -300: Device-Speciﬁc Errors -311 Memory error; Unable to configure Save Recall registers from non-volatile memory. Save Recall registers re-initialized. Indicates that saved states are no longer usable. Delete explicitly using Catalog.
Page 50: -299 To -200: Execution Errors
Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors -299 to -200: Execution Errors An error has been detected by the instrument’s execution control block. Errors in this class set the execution error bit (bit 4) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1).
Page 51 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Program runtime error Indicates that a runtime error was detected in a downloaded program. -285 Program syntax error Indicates that a syntax error appears within a downloaded program. The syntax used when parsing a downloaded program is device-speciﬁc.
Page 52 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors -276 Macro recursion error Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.4).
Page 53 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors -260 Expression error Indicates that an expression data element-related error occurred. This error message is used when the device cannot detect the more speciﬁc errors described for errors -261 through -269.
Page 54 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors File name error; Only one “:” is allowed. Indicates that only one colon is allowed in any ﬁlename speciﬁcation. The text before the colon is a user memory subsystem.
Page 55 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors File name not found Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the ﬁle name on the device media could not be found. For example, an attempt was made to read or copy a nonexistent ﬁle.
Page 56 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Corrupt media; <media_name> Indicates that a source media (possibly EEPROM) for a data ﬁle is corrupt. This error is usually seen in conjunction with errors concerning a certain ﬁle.
Page 57 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors -241 Hardware missing; <card_name> Indicates that a test communication to a hardware card failed. The instrument is most likely not functional. Report this error to the nearest Hewlett-Packard sales and service ofﬁce.
Page 58 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors -231 Data questionable; RAM copy of <filename>. Indicates that the non-volatile RAM copy of a ﬁle has a correctable error. The system automatically performs the correction. A potential cause is a failing backup battery.
Page 59 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Data corrupt or stale; EEPROM @ offset 0x<VALUE>: wrote 0x<VALUE> read 0x<VALUE> After writing shadow RAM data to EEPROM, a memory comparison detected a difference. The EEPROM may not be retaining data properly.
Page 60 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors -223 Too Much Data; The number of list points exceeds the maximum allowed. Indicates that some tables have a maximum number of entries. Sweep/List can only have 401 points, for example.
Page 61 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Too much data; User filter has too many symbols. Option UN8 cannot use a ﬁlter that has more than 32 symbols. You may have speciﬁed an incorrect over-sample ratio in the ﬁlter table editor.
Page 62 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Data out of range; Synthesizer: Frequency out of bounds. Indicates that the instrument received an internal request for a frequency outside of its supported frequency range. Report this error to the nearest Hewlett-Packard sales and service ofﬁce.
Page 63 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors -221 Settings conflict; Cannot have uplink protocols while the control frame is on. Frames 1-17 timeslots changed to downlink. Indicates that, in TETRA mode, some of the timeslots are set to uplink.
Page 64 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Frequency list and dwell list are of unequal size. Set one list equal to size one, or make their sizes equal. Indicates that the frequency list has more than one element and the dwell list has more than one element, and they are not of equal size.
Page 65 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; FM2/PM2 value set greater than FM1/PM1 value. FM1/PM1 changed to match FM2/PM2 value. The deviation of FM2/PM2 must always be less than or equal to the deviation settings for FM1/PM1.
Page 66 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Pulse modulation cannot be on with internal burst. Indicates that there is a hardware conﬂict between pulse modulation and internal burst. The most recently requested modulation will be turned on, the previous modulation will be turned off.
Page 67 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; PDC and NADC Custom protocols are now uplink protocols, so the timeslots with Custom selected were changed to Downlink Custom. Indicates that, because PDC or NADC has downlink protocols selected and also has Custom in one or more timeslots, the timeslots with Custom are set to Downlink Custom.
Page 68 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Cannot have a continuous and discontinuous frame at the same time. The secondary frame has been turned off. Indicates that the secondary frame feature has many potential conﬂicts.
Page 69 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Frame repeat changed to continuous. Indicates that single is not a valid repeat setting for an external data source. Settings conflict; Current frame length does not have symbol boundary.
Page 70 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -299 to -200: Execution Errors Settings conflict; Cannot have a secondary frame with a different modulation type than the primary frame. The secondary frame has been turned off. The primary and secondary frames must have the same modulation types.
Page 71 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -299 to -200: Execution Errors Init ignored; Sweep is already initiated. Indicates that the list/sweep is currently initiated and sweeping, therefore the command is not legal according to SCPI. Init ignored; Sweep is already continuously initiated.
Page 72: -199 To -100: Command Errors
Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -199 to -100: Command Errors -199 to -100: Command Errors The instrument’s parser detected an IEEE 488.2 syntax error. Errors in this class set the command error bit (bit 5) in the event status register (IEEE 488.2, section 11.5.1)t. In this case: •...
Page 73 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -199 to -100: Command Errors -170 Expression data error This error, as well as errors -171 through -179, are generated when parsing an expression data element. This particular error message is used if the device cannot detect a more speciﬁc error.
Page 74 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators -199 to -100: Command Errors Invalid string data; filename plus msus exceeds maximum of 30 characters. Indicates that you have speciﬁed a ﬁlename that exceeds the maximum length. -150 String data error This error, as well as errors -151 through -159, are generated when parsing a string data element.
Page 75 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting -199 to -100: Command Errors -130 Suffix error This error, as well as errors -131 through -139, are generated when parsing a sufﬁx. This particular error message is used if the device cannot detect a more speciﬁc error.
Page 76 -105 GET not allowed A Group Execute Trigger was received within a program message (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7). Correct the HP-IB controller program so that the does not occur within a line of HP-IB program code. -104 Data type error The parser recognized a data element that is not allowed.
Page 77 -199 to -100: Command Errors Syntax error; Bad HP compatibility language token <token>. Indicates that, in HP 8656/57 compatibility mode, a known command or termination speciﬁer was received when it was not expected. For example, a termination speciﬁer was received with no currently active function.
Page 78: To 702: Device-Specific Errors
The <error_message> string for a positive error is not deﬁned by SCPI. A positive error indicates that the instrument detected an error within the HP-IB system, within the instrument’s ﬁrmware or hardware, during the transfer of block data, or during calibration.
Page 79 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors I/O error; Delete a non-saved state register. Delete register ignored. Indicates that the user has attempted to delete an unused (empty) state. This error message is informational only.
Page 80 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Synthesizer unlocked Indicates that the synthesizer is unlocked. Service may be needed. Output Section input overdrive Internal error: report to factory. I/Q Modulator overdrive Internal error: report to factory.
Page 81 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Baseband Generator unlocked; refer to manual. Indicates that the digital modulation board is unlocked. If this error occurs and the status indicator on the front panel is not on, the board is operational.
Page 82 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Arbitrary Waveform Generator unlocked; refer to manual. Indicates that the instrument’s dual arbitrary waveform generator is unlocked. This error will occur when the key is set to ARB Reference there is no external signal applied to the instrument.
Page 83 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors DSP FW download failed. Indicates that an external bus download of a digital signal processor (DSP) program failed. DSP FW download failed. Indicates that the instrument’s ﬁrmware was unable to successfully initialize the internal digital signal processor (DSP) on the A14 CPU/Motherboard.
Page 84 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors DSP times out; FlexDG communication failed The instrument is unable to communicate with the FLEXDG data generator board. The baseband generator can not function. DSP returns error.
Page 85 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors DSP returns error; ARB Command not recognized (code) Indicates that the dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) digital signal processor (DSP) detected a communications error with the command sent to it.
Page 86 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Configuration error; Data Generator Memory configuration does not match installed board. This indicates that the memory conﬁguration for an option board does not match the known memory limits of the board. If this error has occurred as the result of a customer-installed option, uninstall all options and then reinstall the correct options.
Page 87 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors Configuration error; <OPTION>, Invalid (inconsistent) license key. Indicates that the License Key for the indicated software option is invalid. If the option has not been purchased, then enter a value of zero for its key to disable the option, otherwise enter the correct value from the License Key Certiﬁcate.
Page 88 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors DSP code is invalid; Running boot code only. ARB is not functional The dual arbitrary waveform generator (Option UND) is running boot code only. The dual arbitrary waveform generator commands will not function.
Page 89 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Troubleshooting 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors State Save Recall Error; Recall aborted. Unable to recall the state from non-volatile memory. This indicates that the state ﬁle was not readable, so the recall was aborted.
Page 90 Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators 201 to 702: Device-Speciﬁc Errors State Save Recall Error; Unable to read the secondary frame instrument state file. The secondary frame has been turned off. Indicates that the format which is currently active needed the secondary frame instrument state ﬁle to generate the secondary frame in pattern...
Page 91: Returning Your Signal Generator To Hp
Returning Your Signal Generator to HP Returning Your Signal Generator to HP If you are returning your signal generator to HP for servicing, ﬁll out and attach a blue repair tag to the instrument. Repair tags are located at the end of this chapter.
Page 92: Hp Sales And Service Offices
Troubleshooting HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators HP Sales and Service Ofﬁces HP Sales and Service Ofﬁces UNITED STATES Instrument Support Center Hewlett-Packard Company (800) 403-0801 EUROPEAN FIELD OPERATIONS Headquarters France Germany Hewlett-Packard S.A. Hewlett-Packard France Hewlett-Packard GmbH 150, Route du Nant-d’Avril...
Page 93: Front And Rear Panel
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front and Rear Panel This chapter contains descriptions of the keys and connectors and other hardware on the front and rear panels. It also describes which information is displayed in the various parts of the display.
Page 94: Front Panel Overview
Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview 24. Knob 27. Save Key 25. Amplitude Key 30. Recall Key 26. Frequency Key 28. Menu Keys 4. Trigger Key 21. Display 23.
Page 95 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front and Rear Panel Front Panel Overview 1. EXT 1 INPUT Connector signal for FM, ΦM, and AM. For all these This female BNC input connector accepts a 1-V modulations, ±1 V produces the indicated deviation or depth.
Page 96 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front Panel Overview 7. RF OUTPUT Connector This female Type-N connector is the output connector for RF signals. The source impedance is 50Ω. The damage levels are 50 Vdc, 50 W at ≤ 2 GHz, and 25 W at > 2 GHz maximum.
Page 97 50Ω. The damage level is 1 V . This female BNC connector is provided only on HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators. If you conﬁgure your instrument with Option 1EM, this input is relocated to a rear panel, female BNC connector.
Page 98 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front Panel Overview 25. Amplitude Key Press this hardkey to activate the power level amplitude function so that you can change the amplitude of the RF output. 26. Frequency Key Press this hardkey to activate the frequency function so that you can change the frequency of the RF output.
Page 99 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front and Rear Panel Front Panel Overview The maximum clock rate is 1.152 MHz. The damage levels are > +8 and < −4V. This female BNC connector is provided on instruments with Option UN8. It is also present but not functional on instruments with Option UND.
Page 100: Display Annotation
Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Display Annotation Display Annotation 7a. Digital Modulation 1. Frequency Area Annunciators 2. Amplitude Area 3. Softkey Labels 7. Annunciators 6. Active Entry Area 5. Text Area 4. Error Message Area 1.
Page 101 This annunciator appears if the burst envelope modulation is turned on. ENVLP This annunciator is present only on HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators. This annunciator appears when an error message is placed in the error queue. This annunciator will not turn off until you have either viewed all of the error messages or cleared the error queue.
Page 102 This annunciator appears when I/Q modulation is turned on. This annunciator is present only on HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators. annunciator appears when the signal generator is in the listen mode and receiving information or commands over the HP-IB or RS-232.
Page 103 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front and Rear Panel Display Annotation normal operation, for example if I/Q modulation is turned on and no I/Q signals are connected. A second annunciator, , will appear in the ALC OFF same position when the automatic leveling control circuit is disabled.
Page 104: Rear Panel Overview
Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Rear Panel Overview Rear Panel Overview 14. COHERENT CARRIER OUT Connector 12. PATTERN TRIG IN Connector 26. BER DATA IN Connector 27. BER CLK IN Connector 16. EVENT 1 Connector 28.
Page 105 4. AUXILIARY INTERFACE Connector This male DB-9 connector is an RS-232 serial port that can be used for controlling the signal generator remotely. It is functionally equivalent to the HP-IB connector. The following table shows the description of the pinouts.
Page 106 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Rear Panel Overview 5. DATA CLK OUT Connector The DATA CLK OUT connector outputs a clock signal for digital modulation data. The output signal level is TTL or CMOS with the rising edge aligned with the beginning of the data bit and the falling edge occurring when the data and symbol synchronization signal are valid.
Page 107 CARRIER OUT signal will have the following frequency: Frequency of coherent carrier = (1E9 − Frequency of RF output) in Hz. The damage levels are 20 Vdc and 13 dBm reverse RF power. This SMA connector is present only on HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators. 15. ALT PWR IN Connector This BNC connector accepts a CMOS signal for synchronization of external data and alternate power signal timing.
Page 108 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Rear Panel Overview 16. EVENT 1 Connector With Option UN8 turned on, this TTL/CMOS compatible connector outputs a pulse that can be used to trigger the start of a data pattern, frame, or timeslot. It is adjustable to within plus or minus one timeslot with one bit of resolution.
Page 109 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Front and Rear Panel Rear Panel Overview 18. BASEBAND GEN REF IN Connector With Option UN8 enabled, the BASEBAND GEN REF IN connector accepts a 0 to +20-dBm sinewave or TTL squarewave signal from an external 13-MHz timebase reference.
Page 110 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Rear Panel Overview This female BNC connector is provided only on instruments with Option UND or UN8. If you conﬁgure your instrument with Option 1EM, this output is relocated from a BNC to an SMB connector.
Page 111 (positive) or falling (negative) edge of the BER CLK IN signal (selected by the softkey or the HP-IB command) is used to trigger to reading of the data. The damage levels are > +8 and < −4 V. This connector must be terminated with a TTL-compatible high impedance or 75Ω...
Page 112 Front and Rear Panel HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Rear Panel Overview 4-20 User’s Guide...
Page 113: Hardkey And Softkey Reference
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference This chapter describes each front panel hardkey and each softkey associated with the hardkey. The SCPI programming commands are listed in addition to normal preset and power-on conditions. The chapter is organized alphabetically by front panel hardkey.
Page 114 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. AM Depth This softkey sets the amplitude modulation depth, in percent, for the conﬁgurations.
Page 115 Status after Normal Preset: Off SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:STATe ON|OFF|1|0 [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:STATe? AM Path 1 2 WB For the analog ESG Series , this softkey is . Wideband AM is NOTE AM Path 1 2 not available on the ESG Series. to deﬁne two unique amplitude modulation...
Page 116 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators The RF carrier is available at the RF OUTPUT connector when you set . Set to modulate the RF carrier with the RF On/Off Mod On/Off modulations that you have enabled.
Page 117 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference AM Source Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for amplitude modulation sources. You can choose internally-generated amplitude modulation or select an externally-applied signal from either the EXT 1 INPUT or EXT 2 INPUT connectors.
Page 118 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Softkey Location: Press AM Waveform Swept-Sine AM Start Rate Status after Normal Preset: 400.0 Hz SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FREQuency <val><unit> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FREQuency? AM Stop Rate Use this softkey to change the ending internal modulation frequency for swept-sine amplitude modulation.
Page 119 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for triggering swept-sine amplitude modulation. You can choose triggering that occurs immediately, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either the positive or negative edge of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 120 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Status after Normal Preset: 50.0% Softkey Location: Press AM Waveform Dual-Sine AM Tone 2 Ampl Percent Of Peak SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FREQuency:ALTernate :AMPLitude:PERCent <val><unit> [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FREQuency:ALTernate :AMPLitude:PERCent? AM Tone 2 Rate Press this softkey to set the internal modulation frequency for the AM tone 2.
Page 121 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference This softkey is one of the choices in the AM Sweep Trigger menu. With selected, you use the HP-IB to trigger single sweeps of swept-sine amplitude modulation. Softkey Location: Press...
Page 122 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators The external 1 input has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example, you were using the external 1 input in a frequency modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 123 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference The external 2 input has multiple uses, but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example, you were using the external 2 input in a frequency modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 124 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Softkey Location: Press AM Waveform Swept-Sine AM Sweep Trigger Immediate Status after Normal Preset: AM sweep trigger is set to Immediate SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:SWEep:TRIGger IMMediate [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:SWEep:TRIGger? Internal This softkey lets you connect an internally-generated, calibrated signal to the AM modulator.
Page 125 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe RAMP [:SOURce]:AM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Sine This softkey lets you specify sine as the amplitude modulation waveform for the conﬁgurations. Notice that the AM Path 1 AM Path 2 selected waveform applies only to whichever AM path conﬁguration you...
Page 126 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Triangle This softkey lets you specify triangle as the amplitude modulation waveform for the conﬁgurations. Notice that the AM Path 1 AM Path 2 selected waveform applies only to whichever AM path conﬁguration you have currently selected.
Page 127 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference key has autorepeat capability. Hold it down and you will Trigger repeatedly trigger sweeps until you release the key. Softkey Location: Press AM Waveform Swept-Sine AM Sweep Trigger...
Page 128: Ampl
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Ampl Ampl Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Ampl softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. ALC BW Normal Narrow Press this softkey to toggle between ALC normal and narrow bandwidth modes.
Page 129 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Ampl There are some modulation conditions which the ALC circuit cannot handle properly which lead to output level errors. In these conditions, better power level accuracy can be obtained by turning the ALC off and using power search.
Page 130 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Ampl Alt Ampl Delta (Option UNA Only) Press this softkey to set the delta value for the alternate amplitude function. Acceptable input values range from -1.00 dB to 155.00 dB. The...
Page 131 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Ampl Softkey Location: Press Ampl Alternate Amplitude Alt Ampl Trigger Status after Normal Preset: Manual SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:AMPLitude:TRIGger [:SOURce] INTernal|EXTernal|MANual [:SOURce]:POWer:ALTernate:AMPLitude:TRIGger[:SOURce]? Ampl Offset Press this softkey to set a value for amplitude offset. An amplitude offset changes the value shown in the amplitude area of the display but does not affect the output power.
Page 132 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Ampl Ampl Ref Off On This softkey toggles the amplitude reference mode on and off. When amplitude reference mode is turned on, the amplitude value displayed is equal to the current hardware output power minus the reference value set by the softkey.
Page 133 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Ampl Do Power Search Press this softkey to execute the power search routine one time. Power search is an internal calibration routine used to achieve calibrated output power when the ALC is off. You can execute a power search at any time by pressing this softkey.
Page 134 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Ampl softkey must be set to in order to engage either power ALC Off On search mode. Softkey Location: Press , toggle softkey to , press Ampl ALC Off On...
Page 135: Amplitude
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Amplitude Amplitude Press this front panel hardkey to change the RF output power. Amplitude becomes the active function and the current value is shown in the active entry area of the display. To enter a new value for...
Page 136: Arrow Keys
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Arrow Keys Arrow Keys Use the up and down arrow keys to increase and decrease the value of a numeric parameter by the increment value. For example, when...
Page 137: Display Contrast Keys
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Display Contrast Keys Display Contrast Keys You can adjust the contrast of the display by pressing the decrease contrast key or the increase contrast key Pressing the decrease contrast key and holding it down causes the display background to gradually darken in comparison to the text on the display.
Page 138 “Phase Modulation” section in this chapter. This softkey is one of the choices in the FM Sweep Trigger menu. With selected, you use the HP-IB to trigger single sweeps of swept-sine frequency modulation. Softkey Location: Press FM/ΦM More (1 of 2)
Page 139 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Dual-Sine Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for setting the dual-sine frequency modulation parameters. In this menu you can set the FM rates for two separate tones. In addition, you can set the FM deviation...
Page 140 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:SOURce EXTernal1 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]:COUPling AC [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:EXTernal[1]:COUPling? Ext 1 DC-Coupled This softkey lets you input an external, DC-coupled, frequency modulation signal to the EXT 1 INPUT connector. The external 1 input has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time.
Page 141 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Ext 2 DC-Coupled This softkey lets you input an external, DC-coupled, frequency modulation signal to the EXT 2 INPUT connector. The external 2 input has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time.
Page 142 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Table 5-1 Maximum Deviation Values for Frequency Modulation Maximum Carrier Frequency Peak Deviation 250 kHz to ≤ 249.999 MHz 10 MHz > 249.999 MHz to ≤ 500 MHz 5 MHz >...
Page 143 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference FM Off On This softkey toggles the frequency modulation on or off for whichever FM path conﬁguration ( ) you have selected. Notice, FM Path 1 FM Path 2...
Page 144 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators FM Rate Use this softkey to change the internal modulation frequency for the conﬁgurations. To change the value, press the FM Path 1 FM Path 2 softkey once. The current value for FM rate is displayed in the active entry area.
Page 145 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:SOURce INT[1]|EXT1|EXT2 [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:SOURce? FM Start Rate Use this softkey to change the starting internal modulation frequency for swept-sine frequency modulation. To change the value, press the softkey once.
Page 146 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for triggering swept-sine frequency modulation. You can choose triggering that occurs immediately, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either the positive or negative edge of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 147 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference This softkey is coupled to the softkey in the initial FM Menu FM Rate and the softkey in the FM Swept-Sine Menu. Any value set FM Start Rate is reﬂected in the...
Page 148 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators This softkey is coupled to the softkey in the FM Swept-Sine FM Stop Rate Menu. Any value set for is reﬂected in the FM Tone 2 Rate FM Stop Rate softkey.
Page 149 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Internal This softkey lets you internally generate an AC-coupled, frequency modulation signal. The internal source has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example you were using the internal source in an amplitude modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 150 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sine This softkey lets you specify sine as the frequency modulation waveform for the conﬁgurations. Notice that the FM Path 1 FM Path 2 selected waveform applies only to whichever FM path conﬁguration you have currently selected.
Page 151 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Softkey Location: Press FM/ΦM More (1 of 2) FM Waveform Triangle SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe TRIangle [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Trigger In Polarity Neg Pos Press this softkey to toggle between a negative TTL level trigger (0 V) and a positive TTL level trigger (+5 V) for externally triggering swept-sine frequency modulation.
Page 152 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:SWEep:TRIGger KEY [:SOURce]:FM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:SWEep:TRIGger? Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos This softkey toggles the polarity of the TTL signal that is output at the rear panel TRIGGER OUT connector. When...
Page 153: Freq
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Freq Freq Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Freq softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. Adjust Phase Use this softkey to change the phase of the RF OUTPUT signal. You can change the phase relative to whatever phase the signal generator locked to the last time it changed frequency.
Page 154 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Freq Freq Multiplier You can multiply the frequency shown on the display without changing the frequency output at the RF OUTPUT connector (simulating the frequency at the output of a harmonic multiplier). Press this softkey and enter a value from 1 through 50.
Page 155 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Freq Freq Ref Off On This softkey toggles the frequency reference mode on and off. When frequency reference mode is turned on, the frequency value displayed is equal to the current hardware output frequency minus the reference value set by the softkey.
Page 156 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Freq Optimize Φ Noise Softkey Location: Press Freq Mode 1 Optimize <10kHz Offset SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SYNThesis 1 [:SOURce]:FREQuency:SYNThesis? Mode 2 Optimize >10kHz Offset Press this softkey to set the signal generator to mode 2 which optimizes phase noise at offsets above 10 kHz.
Page 157 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Freq Phase Ref Set This softkey sets the current output phase as a zero reference. All phase parameters are then set as relative to the zero reference. Softkey Location: Press...
Page 158: Frequency
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Frequency Frequency Press this front panel hardkey to change the RF output frequency. Frequency becomes the active function and the current value is also shown in the active entry area of the display. To enter a new value for...
Page 159: Help
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Help Help Press this hardkey for a short description of the function of any front panel hardkey or softkey. When you press the key, the following Help message is displayed: •...
Page 160: Hold
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hold Hold Press this front panel hardkey to de-activate the current active function and blank the softkey menu. Once is pressed, the front panel knob, Hold the arrow keys, and the numeric keypad have no effect.
Page 161: Incr Set
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Incr Set Incr Set Press this front panel hardkey to change the incremental value of the up and down arrow keys for the current active function. For example, press to make it the active function.
Page 162: I/Q
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators This front panel hardkey and its menus are only available on the HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators. The softkeys in the I/Q menus are described in this section in alphabetical order. ALC Off On This softkey toggles the automatic leveling control (ALC) circuit off and The ALC is normally on.
Page 163 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference set the softkey to . With ALC off, the I/Q modulation will be ALC Off On DC-coupled. Using power search, power level accuracy is preserved if = 0.5 V When ALC is off, the display annunciator will turn on.
Page 164 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators [:SOURce]:BURSt:SOURce EXTernal[1]|INTernal[1] [:SOURce]:BURSt:SOURce? Calibration Type User Full Press this softkey to toggle between an I/Q calibration executed over the full frequency range of the signal generator ( ) or an I/Q...
Page 165 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Ext1 DC Press this softkey to change the burst source for modulation to a DC-coupled, analog input using the EXT 1 INPUT connector. Using this selection, the bursted output signal will have the same shape as the analog input.
Page 166 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:DM:POLarity[:ALL] NORMal|INVerted [:SOURce]:DM:POLarity[:ALL]? High Crest Mode Off On Press this softkey to toggle high crest mode off and on. Turn high crest mode on with externally-applied signals with high crest factors (such as CDMA).
Page 167 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Softkey Location: Press I/Q Adjustments Status after Normal Preset: Off I/Q Adjustments Off On Press this softkey to toggle off and on the I to Q gain ratio and the I and Q offset voltage adjustments.
Page 168 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators I/Q Off On This softkey enables the I/Q modulation. Notice, however, that although you can enable I/Q modulation with this softkey, the RF carrier is modulated only when you have also set...
Page 169 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:BURSt:SOURce INTernal[1] [:SOURce]:BURSt:SOURce? Int I/Q This softkey is automatically selected for the I/Q source when you have enabled a digital modulation format (Option UN8 only). In this mode, the signal generator is automatically set to internally generate I and Q signals.
Page 170 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Q Offset Press this softkey to enter an origin offset voltage for internally-generated or externally-applied quadrature-phase signals. Enter the value as a percentage of full scale (500 mV). The range of values allowed is −100% to +100%.
Page 171 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference SCPI Commands: :CALibration:IQ:DEFault Start Frequency Press this softkey in the I/Q Calibration menu to set the start frequency for executing an I/Q calibration. You can select a portion of the...
Page 172 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Softkey Location: Press More (1 of 2) I/Q Calibration Stop Frequency SCPI Commands: :CALibration:IQ:STOP <value><units> :CALibration:IQ:STOP? 5-60 User’s Guide...
Page 173: Lf Out
This softkey is one of the choices in the LF Out Sweep Trigger menu. With selected, you use the HP-IB to trigger single sweeps of swept-sine low frequency output. Softkey Location: Press LF Out...
Page 174 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe DC [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Dual-Sine Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for setting the dual-sine low frequency output parameters. In this menu you can set the frequencies for two separate tones.
Page 175 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SOURce FUNCtion [:SOURce]:LFOutput:SOURce? Immediate This softkey is one of the choices in the LF Output Sweep Trigger menu. Choosing immediately triggers swept-sine low Immediate frequency output in a continuous mode.
Page 176 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out LF Out Amplitude Use this softkey to scale the output of the signal at the LF OUTPUT connector. To change the value, press the softkey once. The current value for LF output amplitude is displayed in the active entry area.
Page 177 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out output at the LF OUTPUT connector. Refer to the description of the softkey in this section for more information on choosing the LF Out Source source.
Page 178 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out If you choose the internal source, the frequency and shape of the signal at the LF OUTPUT connector is set by the internal source as it is being used by a modulation.
Page 179 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out LF Out Stop Freq Use this softkey to change the ending frequency for swept-sine low frequency output. To change the value, press the softkey once. The current value for the LF Out stop frequency is displayed in the active entry area.
Page 180 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for triggering swept-sine low frequency output. You can choose triggering that occurs immediately, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either a positive or negative level of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 181 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out The sum of the two LF Out amplitudes results in the total LF Out amplitude (set by the softkey in the initial LF Out LF Out Amplitude Menu.
Page 182 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out LF Out Waveform Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of LF output waveform choices for your LF function generator. Select from sine, dual-sine, swept-sine, triangle, ramp, square, pulse, noise, and DC waveforms.
Page 183 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe NOISe [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Pulse This softkey lets you specify pulse as the waveform for the LF output signal. The signal shape can only be speciﬁed when you have selected the internal source to operate as a function generator.
Page 184 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out Status after Normal Preset: LF Out Waveform is set to Sine SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe SINe [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Square This softkey lets you specify square as the waveform for the LF output signal.
Page 185 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference LF Out SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe TRIangle [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Trigger In Polarity Neg Pos Press this softkey to toggle between a negative TTL level trigger (0 V) and a positive TTL level trigger (+5 V) for externally triggering swept-sine low frequency output.
Page 186 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators LF Out Status after Normal Preset: LF output sweep trigger is set to Immediate SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SWEep:TRIGger KEY [:SOURce]:LFOutput:FUNCtion:SWEep:TRIGger? Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos This softkey toggles the polarity of the TTL signal that is output at the rear panel TRIGGER OUT connector.
Page 187: Local
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Local Local Press this key to return the signal generator to local (front panel) control from remote operation or to restore the front panel menu and status area display after RS-232 control. You can also press this key to restore the display once the screen saver has started.
Page 188: Mod On/Off
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Mod On/Off Mod On/Off Set this front panel hardkey to to modulate the RF carrier with the modulations that you have enabled. All modulation types can be simultaneously enabled except FM with ΦM, AM with external burst source, and wideband AM with I/Q.
Page 189: Mode
HP ESG-D Series Signal Generator. These options are documented in separate user’s and programming guides which are part of the digital documentation set. On the analog HP ESG Series Signal Generators, this front panel key is reserved for future use. 5-77...
Page 190: Numeric Keypad
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Numeric Keypad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad consists of the digit keys (0 through 9), a decimal point key, and a backspace key, The backspace key has dual functions for both backspacing and for changing the sign of a value to positive or negative.
Page 191: Phase Modulation
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation Phase Modulation ΦM Pressing the front panel phase modulation key ( ) reveals a menu of softkeys. These softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order.
Page 192 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation Table 5-3 Carrier Frequency Bands versus Value of N Carrier Frequency 250 kHz to ≤ 249.999 MHz > 249.999 MHz to ≤ 500 MHz > 500 MHz to ≤ 1 GHz >...
Page 193 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation ΦM Off On This softkey toggles the phase modulation on or off for whichever ΦM ΦM Path 1 ΦM Path 2 conﬁguration ( ) you have selected. Notice, however...
Page 194 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation ΦM Rate Use this softkey to change the internal modulation frequency for the ΦM Path 1 ΦM Path 2 conﬁgurations. To change the value, press the softkey once.
Page 195 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation ΦM Softkey Location: Press hardkey, toggle softkey to FM/ΦM FM/ΦM ΦM Source press SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:SOURce INT[1]|EXT1|EXT2 [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:SOURce? ΦM Start Rate Use this softkey to change the starting internal modulation frequency for swept-sine phase modulation.
Page 196 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for triggering swept-sine phase modulation. You can choose triggering that occurs immediately, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either the positive or negative edge of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 197 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation ΦM Tone 1 Rate Press this softkey to set the internal modulation frequency for the ΦM tone 1. Enter the desired rate using the up and down arrow keys, the front panel knob, or enter a value using the numeric keypad and press terminator softkey.
Page 198 Status after Normal Preset: Sine SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe? This softkey is one of the choices in the ΦM Sweep Trigger menu. With selected, you use the HP-IB to trigger single sweeps of swept-sine phase modulation. ΦM Softkey Location: Press hardkey, toggle softkey to FM/ΦM...
Page 199 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation DCFM/DCΦM Cal Pressing this softkey initiates a DCΦM calibration. This calibration eliminates the offset in DC phase modulation so that the carrier phase remains the same with no modulation applied. External, DC-coupled ΦM must be active when this command is executed.
Page 200 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation The external 1 input has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example, you were using the external 1 input in an amplitude modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 201 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation The external 2 input has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example, you were using the external 2 input in an amplitude modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 202 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation (360°), the modulation bandwidth is typically 1.5 MHz. (These ΦM Path 1 ΦM Path 2 increased bandwidths are only available using limited to 1 MHz.) Softkey Location: Press...
Page 203 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation Noise This softkey lets you specify noise as the phase modulation waveform ΦM Path 1 ΦM Path 2 for the conﬁgurations. Notice that the selected waveform applies only to whichever ΦM path conﬁguration you have currently selected.
Page 204 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation ΦM Softkey Location: Press hardkey, toggle softkey to FM/ΦM FM/ΦM ΦM Waveform press More (1 of 2) Square SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe SQUare [:SOURce]:PM[1]|2:INTernal[1]:FUNCtion:SHAPe? Swept-Sine Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for setting the swept-sine phase modulation parameters.
Page 205 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Phase Modulation softkey is also set to for swept-sine AM, FM, Trigger In Polarity Neg Pos and LF Out. And, in addition, if the step or list sweep trigger is set to...
Page 206 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Phase Modulation This softkey is coupled to the softkey in the Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos swept-sine AM, FM, and LF Out menus and the sweep/list menu. When the polarity is toggled for this softkey in any one of these menus, it affects all locations of the softkey.
Page 207: Power Switch
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Power Switch Power Switch Pressing this front panel key toggles power to the signal generator either on (green LED on) or to standby (yellow LED on). In standby mode, the power switch is off but the instrument is still connected to the mains circuit by way of the power cord.
Page 208: Preset
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preset Preset This key sets the signal generator to a known state (either the factory-deﬁned state or a user-deﬁned state). The factory-deﬁned preset conditions are shown in Table 5-4.
Page 209 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition Amplitude Modulation AM Path AM Depth 0.1% AM Depth Increment Persistent State AM Rate 400 Hz AM Rate Increment Persistent State AM Source...
Page 210 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition Custom (Option UN8) Custom Modulation State Data PN23 Filter Root Nyquist Filter Alpha 0.350 Optimize FIR for Oversample Ratio (FIR Filter) Filter Symbols Symbol Rate 24.300 ksps...
Page 211 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition Dual ARB (Option UND) ARB State Waveform Selection ARB Sample Clock 6.1440 MHz ARB Reference Internal Reconstruction Filter 2.500 MHz Marker Polarity Positive...
Page 212 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition GSM (Option UN8) GSM State Data Format Pattern Data PN23 Sync Out Begin Pattern Filter Gaussian Filter BbT 0.300 Oversample Ration (FIR Filter)
Page 213 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition LF Output LF Out State LF Out Source Internal Modulation LF Out Amplitude 0.000 V LF Out Amplitude Increment Persistent State Memory Catalog...
Page 214 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition PDC (Option UN8) PDC State Data Format Pattern Data PN23 Sync Out Begin Pattern Filter Root Nyquist Filter alpha 0.500 Optimize FIR For...
Page 215 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition PHS (Option UN8) PHS State Data Format Pattern Data PN23 Sync Out Begin Pattern Filter Root Nyquist Filter Alpha 0.500 Optimize FIR For...
Page 216 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Preset Parameter Condition Parameter Condition Sweep List Sweep Sweep Type List Step Sweep Start Frequency Maximum Speciﬁed Step Sweep Stop Frequency Maximum Speciﬁed Step Sweep Frequency Increment Persistent State...
Page 217: Pulse
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Pulse Pulse Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Pulse softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. Ext2 DC-Coupled This softkey lets you input an external, DC-coupled, pulse modulation signal to the EXT 2 INPUT connector.
Page 218 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Pulse The internal source has multiple uses but can be used for only one modulation at a time. If, for example you were using the internal source in a frequency modulation conﬁguration for...
Page 219 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Pulse the enabled modulation only when you have also set Mod On/Off Whenever pulse modulation is enabled, the annunciator is PULSE turned on in the display. Softkey Location: Press...
Page 220 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Pulse SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal[1]:FREQuency <val><unit> [:SOURce]:PULM:INTernal[1]:FREQuency? Pulse Width Use this softkey to change the pulse width for internal pulse modulation. To change the pulse width, press the softkey once. The current value for pulse width is displayed in the active entry area.
Page 221: Recall
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Recall Recall Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Recall softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. Delete All Regs in Seq [n] Press this softkey to delete the data saved in all of the registers of the selected sequence.
Page 222 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Recall sequence 4, press . The currently selected sequence is Select Seq displayed in the active entry area. Change the number to 4 using the up and down arrow keys, the front panel knob, or enter a 4 using the numeric keypad and press the terminator softkey.
Page 223 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Recall and press the terminator softkey. Sequence 4 is now displayed in Enter all softkeys which specify a sequence in this menu. There are 100 registers available (0 through 99) in each of 10 (0 through 9) sequences.
Page 224: Return
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Return Return This front panel hardkey moves you from your current softkey menu to the softkey menu that precedes it. For example, press the front LF Out panel hardkey. The LF Out menu is displayed. Now press the LF Out softkey.
Page 225: Rf On/Off
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference RF On/Off RF On/Off This front panel hardkey toggles the RF signal on and off at the RF OUTPUT connector. Although you can conﬁgure and engage various modulations, no signal is available at the RF OUTPUT connector until is set to .
Page 226: Save
Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Save Save Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Save softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. When you press the key, the text area of the display shows the...
Page 227 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Save SCPI Commands: :MEMory:STATe:COMMent <reg_num>,<seq_num>,<comment> :MEMory:STATe:COMMent? <reg_num>,<seq_num> Clear Text Press this softkey to delete the comment text in the active entry area. If you want to change the comment text saved with a register, use this softkey to quickly delete the existing text, then use the remaining editing features to enter a new comment.
Page 228 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Save Delete Seq[n] Reg[nn] Press this softkey to delete the contents of a speciﬁed register in a speciﬁed sequence. Do not press this softkey until you have selected the...
Page 229 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Save until you have speciﬁed the correct sequence and register using the softkeys. For example, if you want to save to Select Seq Select Reg register 5 in sequence 4, press .
Page 230 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Save active entry area. Change the number to 4 using the up and down arrow keys, the front panel knob, or enter a 4 using the numeric keypad and press the terminator softkey.
Page 231: Sweep/List
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Sweep/List Sweep/List Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. Sweep/List Using these softkeys you can deﬁne a series of points containing frequency, amplitude, and dwell time information for the signal generator to sweep.
Page 232 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Ampl Press this softkey to set the signal generator to sweep amplitude data only. The frequency is set at a constant value determined by the front panel key. You can deﬁne a sweep containing both...
Page 233 Choosing in the Sweep Point Trigger Trigger menu allows you to trigger a list or step sweep using the HP-IB. Choosing in the Point Trigger menu allows you to trigger a sweep point-by-point using the HP-IB via *TRG or the GET line (Group Execute Trigger).
Page 234 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Conﬁgure Step Sweep Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of softkeys for deﬁning a step sweep. In this menu you can set the start and stop frequencies for a sweep, set the start and stop power levels, and you can set the number of points in the sweep with the dwell time at each point.
Page 235 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Sweep/List Sweep menu. When you are sweeping using the step sweep dwell time, the list sweep dwell time values are grayed out to indicate that they are not being used.
Page 236 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SOURce? :TRIGger[:SEQuence]:SLOPe? Freq Press this softkey to set the signal generator to sweep frequency data only. The amplitude is set at a constant level determined by the front panel key.
Page 237 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Sweep/List Status after Normal Preset: Maximum speciﬁed frequency SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:FREQuency:STARt <val><unit> [:SOURce]:FREQuency:STARt? Freq Stop Press this softkey to set the frequency of the last point in the sweep.
Page 238 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Goto Row Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of softkeys that help you move the selection bar through the rows of list sweep points when you are in the Conﬁgure List Sweep menu.
Page 239 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Sweep/List Insert Item Press this softkey to place a copy of the selected item directly below that item in the sweep list. First use the up and down arrow keys until the item you wish to copy is selected.
Page 240 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Load/Store Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for storing list sweep data to a ﬁle or loading list sweep data from a ﬁle into the current sweep list.
Page 241 You can choose triggering that occurs after the dwell time for the previous point has passed, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either the positive or negative edge of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 242 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Softkey Location: Press Sweep/List More (1 of 2) Point Trigger Status after Normal Preset: Immediate SCPI Commands: [:SOURce]:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce BUS|IMMediate|EXTernal|KEY [:SOURce]:LIST:TRIGger:SOURce? Preset List Press this softkey to eliminate the current sweep list and replace it with a new list consisting of the following: one point at the maximum speciﬁed frequency, with an amplitude of −135 dBm, and a dwell time of...
Page 243 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Sweep/List used when the point trigger is . The dwell time is the amount Immediate of time the sweep is guaranteed to pause after setting the frequency and power for the current sweep/list point.
Page 244 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List SCPI Commands: :MEMory:STORe:LIST "<file_name>" :MMEMory:STORe:LIST "<file_name>" Sweep Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for determining the sweep parameters. In this menu you can choose to sweep frequency only, amplitude only, or both frequency and amplitude.
Page 245 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for triggering a full sweep. You can choose triggering that occurs immediately once a sweep is armed, triggering that is supplied by the HP-IB, triggering on either the positive or negative edge of a signal supplied to the TRIGGER IN connector, or triggering by the front panel key.
Page 246 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Sweep/List Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos This softkey toggles the polarity of the TTL signal that is output at the rear panel TRIGGER OUT connector. When Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos...
Page 247: Trigger
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Trigger Trigger Press this front panel hardkey to trigger a speciﬁed event or series of events. • The key can start a step or list sweep under the following...
Page 248 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Trigger • Swept-sine LF out is selected. Also, under these conditions, the key has autorepeat Trigger capability. Hold it down and it will repeatedly trigger the sweep. This has the effect of stopping the current sweep before it ﬁnishes, when the key repeat is detected.
Page 249: Utility
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Utility Pressing the front panel key reveals a menu of softkeys. These Utility softkeys are described in this section in alphabetical order. This softkey lets you specify that all types of ﬁles (including instrument state ﬁles, binary user data, and the current sweep list) are to be listed...
Page 250 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility ARB Catalog Types (Option UND Only) Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for displaying arbitrary waveform generator (ARB) ﬁles including sequence ( ) ﬁles, volatile ARB memory ( ) ﬁles, nonvolatile ARB memory (...
Page 251 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility SCPI Commands: :DISPlay:BRIGhtness <value> :DISPlay:BRIGhtness? Burst Gate In Polarity Neg Pos This softkey in the Signal Polarity Setup menu is used to conﬁgure the polarity of the TTL signal at the BURST GATE IN connector. Pos refers to normal logic, while Neg refers to inverted logic.
Page 252 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Catalog type is a persistent state; it is not changed by an instrument preset or by a power cycle. Softkey Location: Press Utility Memory Catalog Catalog Type...
Page 253 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility copied ﬁle will have the same name as the original ﬁle, so you must rename it. To rename the copied ﬁle, the following editing capabilities are provided: •...
Page 254 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Status after Normal Preset: Pos SCPI Commands: :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:INPut:DPOLarity POSitive| NEGative :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:INPut:DPOLarity? Data Clock Out Polarity Neg Pos This softkey in the Signal Polarity Setup menu is used to conﬁgure the polarity of the TTL signal at the DATA CLOCK OUT connector.
Page 255 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility SCPI Commands: :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:DPOLarity POSitive| NEGative :ROUTe:HARDware:DGENerator:OUTPut:DPOLarity? Delete All Binary Files Press this softkey to delete all of the binary ﬁles in the displayed catalog of ﬁles. You will then conﬁrm that you want to delete all of the binary ﬁles in memory.
Page 256 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility SCPI Commands: :MEMory:DELete:LIST Delete All State Files Press this softkey to delete all of the instrument state ﬁles in the displayed catalog of ﬁles. You will then conﬁrm that you want to delete all of the instrument state ﬁles in memory.
Page 257 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Softkey Location: Press Utility Instrument Adjustments Hardware Options Deselect Item Diagnostic Info Press this softkey for a display of diagnostic information about the signal generator. The following information is included in the display: •...
Page 258 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Editing Mode Insert Replace Press this softkey to toggle the editing mode from inserting text to replacing text. Insertion mode causes text to be entered in the position directly to the right of the cursor.
Page 259 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility FIR (Option UND or Option UN8 Only) This softkey lets you specify that only FIR ﬁlter ﬁles are to be listed on the display when is selected.
Page 260 HP8656B,8657A/B choice for the signal generator that is compatible with the remote language commands used by the HP 8656B and the HP 8657A/B. See the HP 8656/57 Compatibility table in the Programming Command Cross Reference section of the HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Programming Guide.
Page 261 Remote Language menu. The softkey is a language HP8657D NADC choice for the signal generator that is compatible with the remote language commands used by the HP 8657D with NADC digital modulation capabilities. Choosing in the Preset Language HP8656D NADC menu allows you to select this remote language as the default after a normal preset.
Page 262 HP-IB Address Press this softkey to change the signal generator’s HP-IB address. The HP-IB address is set to 19 at the factory. You can change the address to any number between 0 and 30. To enter a new value, press...
Page 263 Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility HP-IB/RS-232 Pressing this softkey reveals a menu of choices for HP-IB and RS-232 conﬁguration. In this menu, you have the following options: • change the HP-IB address of the signal generator • change the remote language of the signal generator •...
Page 264 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Inverse video is a persistent state; it is not affected by an instrument preset or by a power cycle. Softkey Location: Press Utility Display Inverse Video Off On SCPI Commands: :DISPlay:INVerse ON|OFF|1|0>...
Page 265 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Memory Catalog Pressing this softkey displays the catalog of user ﬁles. In addition, it reveals a menu for choosing the type of ﬁles that are displayed and functions available for ﬁle management.
Page 266 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Softkey Location: Press Utility Memory Catalog Catalog Type More (1 of 2), Modulation Catalog Types MTONE (Option UND Only) This softkey lets you specify that only multitone ﬁles are to be listed on the display when is selected.
Page 267 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Pattern Trigger In Polarity Neg Pos This softkey in the Signal Polarity Setup menu is used to conﬁgure the polarity of the TTL signal at the PATTERN TRIG IN connector that triggers an event.
Page 268 (Refer to the softkey description, in this section.) Preset Language • Set the signal generator’s reverse power protection to the factory-deﬁned state or to an HP 8648-equivalent state. (Refer to the softkey description.) Reverse Power Protection Normal HP8648 Softkey Location: Press...
Page 269 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility SCPI Commands: :SYSTem:PRESet:TYPE NORMal|USER :SYSTem:PRESet:TYPE? Proceed With Reconﬁguration Press this softkey to enable the selected hardware or software options. In the Hardware Options menu, selected options are indicated by an X in the column to the left of the option number.
Page 270 You can choose between SCPI, which is the language chosen for the signal generator for remote implementation of all features, HP 8648-compatible, and four versions of HP 8656/57-compatible languages. The HP 8648- and 8656/67-compatible languages are provided for remote implementation of some features so that this signal generator can be compatible with systems that use those instruments.
Page 271 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Rename File Press this softkey to rename a ﬁle in the displayed catalog of ﬁles. The following text explains how to use the ﬁle name editor: • The...
Page 272 However, any command sent over HP-IB will reset the RPP circuit and return you to normal signal generator operation. This mode is provided for compatibility with systems that use the HP 8648. It is only available when you have selected HP8648A/B/C/D remote language.
Page 273 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility SCPI Commands: :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:BAUD <number> :SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:BAUD? RS-232 Echo Off On This softkey toggles the echo function on and off for the RS-232 serial port (AUXILIARY INTERFACE connector). When echo is set to on, every character sent to the signal generator is immediately sent back.
Page 274 Press this softkey to turn the RTS line on. In this mode, the instrument will ignore the state of the CTS line (3-wire connection). This setting is intended for use with an HP 83300A Remote Interface, but it will also work with a 3-wire connection.
Page 275 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Save User Preset Use this softkey to establish your user-deﬁned preset state. Set up all of the instrument state conditions that you want for your unique preset state.
Page 276 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Screen Saver Delay This softkey sets the period of time before the screen saver is activated. The screen saver delay is set to 1 hour at the factory. You can change the delay by pressing .
Page 277 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility The screen saver delay is set to 1 hour at the factory. You can change the delay time. Refer to the softkey description in this Screen Saver Mode section.
Page 278 Refer to your License Key Certiﬁcate for the correct license key or, if the option was installed by HP, contact your HP service ofﬁce and tell them the instrument’s model number, the host ID number, and the software option that should be enabled.
Page 279 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility Step/Knob Ratio This softkey sets the ratio between the increment value of the step keys and the front panel knob. For example, if you set the increment value...
Page 280 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility Symbol Sync Polarity Neg Pos This softkey in the Signal Polarity Setup menu is used to conﬁgure the polarity of the TTL signal at the SYMBOL SYNC connector. Pos refers to normal logic, while Neg refers to inverted logic.
Page 281 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Hardkey and Softkey Reference Utility The error queue can contain up to 30 error messages. When the front panel error queue overﬂows, error messages are deleted beginning with the oldest ones ﬁrst. When the SCPI error queue overﬂows, newer error messages are not recorded.
Page 282 Hardkey and Softkey Reference HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Utility 5-170 User’s Guide...
Page 283: Options And Accessories
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Options and Accessories This chapter lists the options that can be ordered for your signal generator at the time of shipment, the options that can be retroﬁtted to your existing signal generator, and the upgrades and accessories that you can order.
Page 284: Signal Generator Options
This section lists the hardware, software, and documentation options you can order with a new signal generator. Some of the options can be retroﬁtted into your existing signal generator. Order a retroﬁt by requesting either the post-sales option number or the HP part number.
Page 285 Rack Mount Flanges without Handles - This option adds two ﬂanges and the necessary hardware to rack mount the signal generator in an HP System II or System II Plus cabinet. Front Handles - This option adds two front handles with the necessary hardware to attach the handles to the front of the signal generator.
Page 286 Options and Accessories HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generator Options German Translation - This option provides a subset of the user’s information in German. Spanish Translation - This option provides a subset of the user’s information in Spanish.
Page 287 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Options and Accessories Signal Generator Options Internal Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator - This option provides an internal dual arbitrary waveform generator that contains an on-board digital signal processor capable of playing back downloaded waveforms to generate complex, digitally modulated signals.
Page 288: Signal Generator Accessories
This kit contains the appropriate hardware (cable, adapters, and null modem) to connect the signal generator RS-232 interface to a computer controller. This hardware is required for downloading ﬁrmware from the HP SoCo Web site. To order the RS-232 cable kit, request HP part number E4400-60049. User’s Guide...
Page 289: Operation
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Operation This chapter contains detailed information that will help you learn how to operate your signal generator. User’s Guide...
Page 290 Operation HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators User’s Guide...
Page 291: Safety And Regulatory
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety and Regulatory This chapter provides product warranty information, regulatory declarations, and explanations of caution and warning statements marked on the instrument. User’s Guide...
Page 292: Safety Notes
Safety and Regulatory HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety Notes Safety Notes The following safety notes are used throughout this manual. Familiarize yourself with each of the notes and its meaning before operating this instrument. Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not...
Page 293: Instrument Markings
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety and Regulatory Instrument Markings Instrument Markings The following markings and caution and warning labels are used on the instrument. Be sure to observe all cautions and warnings. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed WARNING personnel.
Page 294: General Safety Considerations
Safety and Regulatory HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators General Safety Considerations General Safety Considerations No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed WARNING personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers. Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this product.
Page 295: Statement Of Compliance
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety and Regulatory Statement of Compliance Statement of Compliance This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus, and has been supplied in a safe condition.
Page 296: Warranty
Safety and Regulatory HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Warranty Warranty This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
Page 297: Assistance
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety and Regulatory Assistance Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Packard products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard sales and service ofﬁce. Refer to the list of sales and service ofﬁces in Chapter 3.
Page 298: Certification
Safety and Regulatory HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Certiﬁcation Certiﬁcation Hewlett-Packard Company certiﬁes that this product met its published speciﬁcations at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certiﬁes that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the Institute’s calibration facility, and...
Page 299: Declaration Of Conformity
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Safety and Regulatory Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity User’s Guide...
Page 300: Compliance With German Noise Requirements
Safety and Regulatory HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Compliance with German Noise Requirements Compliance with German Noise Requirements This is to declare that this instrument is in conformance with the German Regulation on Noise Declaration for Machines (Laermangabe nach der Maschinenlaermrerordnung -3.GSGV Deutschland).
Page 301: Specifications
HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations This chapter lists the speciﬁcations and supplemental characteristics for the analog HP ESG Series and digital HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators for instruments whose serial preﬁxes are documented by this manual. User’s Guide...
Page 302: Signal Generators Specifications
Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations describe the instrument’s warranted performance and apply after a 45 minute warm-up. All speciﬁcations are valid over the signal generator’s entire operating and environmental range while in phase noise mode 2, unless otherwise noted.
Page 303 < 35 ms 1. To within 0.1 ppm of ﬁnal frequency above 250 MHz or within 100 Hz below 250 MHz. Phase Offset: Phase is adjustable via HP-IB or from the front panel in nominal 0.1 degree increments. Frequency Bands:...
Page 304 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Internal Reference Oscillator Stability: Standard Option 1E5 < ±1 ppm/year < ±0.1 ppm/year or Aging Rate < ±0.0005 ppm/day after 45 days < ±1 ppm, typical < ±0.05 ppm, typical Temperature (0 to 55°C)
Page 305 1. For 23° ±5°C. Accuracy degrades by 0.02 dB per degree C over the full temperature range and by 0.3 dB above +7 dBm (+10 dBm for Option UNB). Level accuracy speciﬁcation maintained only with return to HP calibration. User’s Guide...
Page 306 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Amplitude Switching Speed: < 25 ms (< 30 ms, Option UNB), typical When Using Power Search: < 235 ms (< 245 ms, Option UNB), typical Reverse Power Protection...
Page 307 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Spectral Purity SSB Phase Noise (typical, at 20 kHz offset): < −120 dBc/Hz at 500 MHz: < −116 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz: < −110 dBc/Hz at 2 GHz: <...
Page 308 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Nonharmonics [< +7 dBm (< +10 dBm, Option UNB) output level] > 3 kHz Offset > 10 kHz Offset (typical) < −65 dBc < −75 dBc 250 kHz to 1 GHz: <...
Page 309 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Typical FM 1 and FM 2 Frequency Response Deviation Accuracy < ±(3.5% of FM deviation setting + 20 Hz) (1 kHz rate, deviation < N x 100 kHz): 1.
Page 310 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Phase Modulation Maximum Deviation: N x 90 radians 1. Refer to “Frequency Bands” on page 9-3 to compute speciﬁcations. Resolution: 0.1% of set deviation Modulation Frequency Response Phase...
Page 311 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Amplitude Modulation at F > 500 kHz AM is typical above 3 GHz or if wideband AM or I/Q modulation is simultaneously enabled. Range (envelope peak ≤ maximum speciﬁed power):...
Page 312 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Wideband AM (HP ESG-D Series Only) Rate (1 dB bandwidth, typical): ALC On: 400 Hz to 10 MHz ALC Off: dc to 10 MHz External Input: I input Sensitivity: 0.5 V = 100%...
Page 313 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations ±0.5 dB, typical Level Accuracy (relative to CW) 1. With ALC off, speciﬁcations apply after the execution of power search. With ALC on, speciﬁcations apply for pulse repetition rates ≤ 10 kHz and pulse widths ≥...
Page 314 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Frequency Accuracy: 0.005%, typical Swept Sine Mode (frequency, phase continuous): Operating Modes: Triggered or continuous sweeps Frequency Range: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Sweep Time: 1 ms to 65 s...
Page 315 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Simultaneous Modulation All modulation types may be simultaneously enabled, except: FM with ΦM, AM with burst envelope, and wideband AM with I/Q. AM, FM and ΦM can sum simultaneous inputs from any two sources (Int, EXT 1, and EXT 2.) Any given source (Int, EXT 1, or EXT 2) may...
Page 316 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Typical I/Q Frequency Response Adjustments/Impairments (nominal): ±100% DC Offset (I and Q independently adjustable): ±4 dB I/Q Gain Ratio: ±10° (for f ≤ 3.3 GHz) I/Q Quadrature: : [relative to full scale, power ≤ +7 dBm (≤ +10 dBm, Option UNB)] DC Vector Accuracy ≤...
Page 317 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations On/Off Ratio: ≤ 3 GHz: > 75 dB > 3 GHz: > 60 dB ≤ −1.05 V < 2 µs with rectangular input, typical Rise/Fall Time: Minimum Burst Repetition Frequency:...
Page 318 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations I/Q Baseband Generator (Option UN8 Only) Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK PSK: MSK: User-deﬁned phase offset from 0 to 100° QAM: 4, 16, 32, 64, 256...
Page 319 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations TDMA Data Structure: Frames and timeslots may be conﬁgured as different types of trafﬁc or control channels. The data ﬁeld of a timeslot can accept a user ﬁle, PRBS (PN9 or PN15), or external data. The maximum bit rate is 5 Mbits/second.
Page 320 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Internal burst Shape Control: (Varies with standards and bit rates) Rise/Fall Time Range: Up to 30 bits Rise/Fall Delay Range: 0 to 63.5 bits (varies with standard) Digital Communications Standards...
Page 321 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations NADC Spectrum PDC Spectrum = 849 MHz = 810 MHz Span = 0.3 MHz Span = 0.25 MHz Scale = 10 dB/div Scale = 10 dB/div Level = +4 dBm...
Page 322 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations I/Q Outputs Baseband I/Q outputs can be scaled from 0 to 1 V into 50Ω 1. Baseband I/Q outputs cannot be scaled for GSM and DECT. Default Maximum V...
Page 323 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Typical Performance Power levels ≤ +4 dBm (≤ +8 dBm, Option UNB). QPSK Formats. Baseband EVM performance versus symbol rate (root Nyquist ﬁlter, modulation = QPSK) RF EVM performance versus symbol rate = 1 GHz, root Nyquist ﬁlter, ALC = off, modulation = QPSK)
Page 324 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations RF EVM performance versus frequency (root Nyquist ﬁlter, α = 0.25, ALC = off, modulation = π/4DQPSK) Effects of automatic level control (ALC) on EVM performance = 1 GHz, root Nyquist ﬁlter, α = 0.25, modulation = QPSK) Non-constant Amplitude Formats.
Page 325 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations FSK Formats. Shift error versus symbol rate = 1 GHz, Gaussian ﬁlter, B T = 0.5, modulation index = 0.5) Shift error versus frequency (Gaussian ﬁlter, B T = 0.5, modulation index = 0.5,...
Page 326 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations MSK Formats. Phase error versus symbol rate = 1 GHz, Gaussian ﬁlter) Phase error versus frequency (Gaussian ﬁlter, B T = 0.5, symbol rate = 1 Msymbol/second) I/Q Outputs Baseband I/Q outputs can be scaled from 0 to 1 V into 50Ω...
Page 327 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Alternate Timeslot Power Level Control (Option UNA Only) Amplitude is settled within 0.5 dB in 20 µs, from +4 to −136 dBm at 23° C ±5° C. Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator (Option UND Only)
Page 328 External Delay Time: Markers: (Markers are deﬁned in a segment during the waveform generation process, or from the HP ESG-D front panel. A marker can also be tied to the RF blanking feature of the HP ESG-D.) Marker Polarity: Negative, Positive...
Page 329 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Additive White Gaussian Noise: Bandwidth: 50 kHz to 15 MHz Waveform Lengths: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 ksamples Noise Seeds: Fixed, Random Multi-channel CDMA Personality (Option UN5 Only)
Page 330 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations User-deﬁned CDMA Channel Table Editor: Number of Channels: 1 to 256 Walsh Codes: 0 to 63 0 to −40 dB Channel Power: PN Offset: 0 to 511 Data: 00−FF (HEX) or random...
Page 331 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Multi-channel CDMA Spurious Emissions (dBc, with high crest factor on): 0.885 to 1.25 MHz 1.25 to 1.98 MHz 1.98 to 5 MHz Channels/Offsets: Std. Opt. UNB Std. Opt. UNB Std.
Page 332 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Bit Error Rate Test (Option UN7 Only) Clock Rate: 100 Hz to 10 MHz Supported Data PN9 and PN15 Patterns: Resolution: 10 digits [6 digits for BER (exponential display mode)]...
Page 333 SCPI version 1992.0, also compatible with HP 8656B and 8657A/B/C/D/J mnemonics. 1. HP ESG Series and HP ESG-D Series do not implement HP 8657A/B ‘Standby’ or ‘On’ (R0 or R1, respectively) mnemonics. Functions Controlled: All front panel functions except power switch and knob.
Page 334 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations General Power Requirements: 90 to 254 V; 50, 60, or 400 Hz; 200 W maximum 0 to 55 °C Operating Temperature Range: −40 to +71 °C Storage Temperature Range:...
Page 335 HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Signal Generators Speciﬁcations Options Deletes Standard Manual Set Adds Extra Manual Set Adds Component Level Information Package Adds Service Documentation (Assembly Level Repair) Adds Service Documentation and Component Level Information Package...
Page 336 Speciﬁcations HP ESG and HP ESG-D Series Signal Generators Signal Generators Speciﬁcations 9-36 User’s Guide...
Page 337 Index Symbols AM hardkey EXT1 HI 4-10 AM Off On softkey EXT1 LO 4-10 # Points softkey 5-119 AM Path 1 2 softkey EXT2 HI 4-10 ΦM annunciator AM Path 1 2 WB softkey EXT2 LO 4-10 ΦM hardkey 5-79 AM rate 4-10 ΦM softkeys...
Page 338 4-16 Delete All Sequences softkey setting EXT 1 INPUT 5-109 5-115 carrier frequency (frequency EXT 2 INPUT Delete All State Files softkey modulation) HP-IB 4-13 5-144 setting I INPUT Delete File softkey 5-122 5-144 Catalog Type softkey 5-139 I OUT...
Page 339 Index display contrast increase examples FM Path 1 2 softkey 5-31 hardkey 5-25 enabling options 2-13 FM rate 5-32 display light Execute Cal softkey 5-52 setting Display softkey 5-145 execution error messages 3-20 FM Rate softkey 5-32 Do Power Search softkey 5-21 Ext 1 AC-Coupled softkey FM Source softkey...
Page 340 I INPUT 5-54 line power 4-13 general speciﬁcations 9-34 Hold hardkey 5-48 PATTERN TRIG IN 4-15 German Regulation on Noise HP sales and service ofﬁces 3-62 Q INPUT Declaration for Machines HP8648A/B/C/D softkey 5-148 RS-232 4-13 8-10 HP8656B,8657A/B softkey 5-148...
Page 341 LF out speciﬁcations 9-14 menu hardkeys EVENT 2 4-16 LF Out Start Freq softkey 5-66 MOD OFF annunciator 4-10 HP-IB 4-13 LF Out Stop Freq softkey 5-67 MOD ON annunciator 4-10 I OUT 4-17 LF Out Sweep Time softkey 5-67...
Page 342 Index phase modulation deviation Pulse Off On softkey 5-106 RF frequency coupling 5-80 Pulse Rate softkey 5-107 setting phase modulation rate 5-82 Pulse softkey 5-71 RF OFF annunciator 4-10 phase modulation speciﬁcations Pulse Source softkey 5-108 RF On/Off hardkey 5-113 9-10 Pulse Width softkey 5-108...
Page 343 Index setting FM deviation AM Depth Couple Off On Delete All Sequences 5-109 setting FM rate AM Off On 5-115 setting frequency and power AM Path 1 2 Delete All State Files 5-144 levels AM Path 1 2 WB Delete File 5-122 5-144 setting internally-generated...
Page 344 HP8657D PDC 5-149 Mode 2 Optimize >10kHz Save User Preset 5-163 HP8657J PHS 5-150 Offset 5-44 SCPI 5-163 HP-IB Address 5-150 Modify License Key 5-153 Screen Saver Delay 5-164 HP-IB/RS-232 5-151 Modulation Catalog Types Screen Saver Mode 5-164 I Offset...
Page 345 Index Unselect Item 5-144 Stop Frequency softkey 5-59 Trigger Key softkey 5-14 5-39 View Next Error Message 5-168 Store Ref Osc Setting softkey 5-73 5-93 5-133 View Previous Error Message 5-167 TRIGGER OUT connector 4-14 5-169 Store To File softkey 5-131 Trigger Out Polarity Neg Pos WCDMA...

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