Arbitrary waveform generator for electronic warfare (EW test and measurement introduced by Tektronix
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Tektronix Inc. in Beaverton, Ore., is introducing the AWG70000B series arbitrary waveform generator for test and measurement of complex electronic warfare (EW) and wireless communications systems that must be able to alter signal sequences dynamically during test scenarios.
The AWG70000B enables engineers and researchers to recreate real-world signals and cycle through fast-changing signal tests quickly by using Streaming Waveform ID and doubling available waveform memory to 32 gigasamples.
The AWG70000B can help replicate the chaos of the real world during simulation exercises that seek to evaluate modulated signal formats, Tektronix officials say. The Streaming Waveform ID gives users access to 16,383 sequence steps though an Ethernet interface to help replicate real-world simulations quickly.
In EW simulation, the dynamic signal scenarios and deep waveform memory of the arbitrary waveform generator enable engineers to generate complex and long strings of continuous radar pulses to simulate electronic countermeasures.
For wireless communications research, engineers can change modulation types on the fly to simulate Doppler radars, building obstructions, or other obstacles to improve orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signal durability in deployments.
The AWG70000B series also supports the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system to meet IT security mandates for instrument operation in government agencies and corporate IT departments.
The AWG70000B provides 50 gigasamples per second, 10-bit vertical resolution, and spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at -80 dBc to generate precise RF signals.
The signal generator works with advanced SourceXpress PC-based software to simplify and accelerate test signal creation. SourceXpress enables users to create signals anywhere and control several test and measurement systems. SourceXpress has a growing library of plug-ins to help create RF, radar, high-speed serial, optical, and other waveforms.
For more information contact Tektronix online at www.tek.com.
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