Aeroflex 3020 Series User manual
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3020A, 3020C, 3021C, 3025, 3025C, 3026C
(3020 Series)
Digital RF Signal Generator PXI Modules
User Manual
Document no. 46892/834
Issue 8
20 March 2013
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About this manual
This manual explains how to set up and configure an Aeroflex 3020A, 3020C, 3021C, 3025,
3025C or 3026C digital RF signal generator PXI module. Where necessary, it refers you to the
appropriate installation documents that are supplied with the module.
Please note: this manual applies only when the instrument is used with the supplied software.
This manual provides information about how to configure the module as a stand-alone device.
However, one of the advantages of Aeroflex 3000 Series PXI modules is their ability to form
versatile test instruments, when used with other such modules and running 3000 Series
application software.
Getting Started with afSigGen (supplied on the CD-ROM that accompanies each module (see
Associated documentation)) explains how to set up and configure a 3020 Series RF signal
generator with a 3010 Series RF synthesizer module. Using the signal generator soft front
panel and/or dll or COM object supplied, the modules form an instrument that provides the
functionality and performance of an integrated, highly-specified signal generator, but with the
adaptability to satisfy a diverse range of test or measurement requirements.
© Aeroflex Ltd. 2013
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
or recorded by any information storage or retrieval system,
without permission in writing by Aeroflex Ltd.
(hereafter referred to throughout the document as ‘Aeroflex’).
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Intended audience
Users who need accurately-generated signals in the MF, HF, VHF and UHF spectra.
This manual is intended for first-time users, to provide familiarity with basic operation.
Programming is not covered in this document but is documented fully in the help files that
accompany the drivers and associated software on the CD-ROM.
Driver version
This PXI RF module is designed to be used with the latest software driver version supplied on
the Aeroflex 3000 Series PXI Modules CD-ROM, part no. 46886/028. Operation with earlier
versions of driver software may not be supported.
Checking the software compatibility of a PXI module
Use this table to check the compatibility of your 3020 Series PXI module with particular
versions of software.
•Modules with a serial number label consisting of black lettering on a white background
(as shown in the ‘Serial number’ column in the table) are compatible with the minimum
driver version shown.
•Modules with a serial number label consisting of black lettering on a yellow background
(as shown in the ‘Serial number’ column in the table) are compatible only with software
driver version 6.2.0 and higher, as shown in the table.
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Please ensure that you install the correct version of software for your module.
Module type Serial number Minimum driver
version
CD-ROM (46886/028)
issue
3020 ALL 5.0.0 9
Up to 302002/288 5.0.0 93020A
from 302002/289 6.12.0 23
3020C ALL 6.2.0 15
3021C ALL 6.7.0 20
Up to 302024/141 5.0.0 93025
from 302024/142 6.12.0 23
Up to 302006/094 6.1.0 143025C
From 302006/095 6.2.0 15
3026C ALL 6.9.0 21
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Associated documentation
If you want to… Refer to…
Find information about soft front panels,
drivers, application software, data
sheets, installation, getting started and
user manuals for this and other modules
in the 3000 Series
PXI Modules CD-ROM
Part no. 46886/028
Supplied with the module
Install modules into a rack, interconnect
them, power up and install drivers
3000 Series PXI Modules Common Installation Guide
Part no. 46892/663
On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/
Set up a populated chassis ready for use 3000 Series PXI Modules Installation Guide for
Chassis
Part no. 46892/667
On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/
Set up and use the universal PXI
application for system configuration and
operation
PXI Studio 2 User Guide
Part no: 46892/809
On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/
Set up and use a signal generator
application for 3010 Series and
3020 Series modules
(document currently not maintained — for
information only)
Getting Started with afSigGen
Part no. 46892/678
On the CD-ROM and at www.aeroflex.com/
Download example source code You can download examples of source code (written for
different application development environments) from the
Aeroflex website here.
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Preface
The PXI concept
VXI and GPIB systems meet the specific needs of instrumentation users but are often too
large and expensive for mainstream applications. PC-based instrumentation may cost less but
cannot meet the environmental and operational requirements of many systems.
PXI (PCI Extensions for Instrumentation) is based on CompactPCI, itself based on the PCI
standard. PCI was designed for desktop machines but CompactPCI was designed for industrial
applications, and features a rugged Eurocard format with easy insertion and removal. PXI
adds to the CompactPCI specification by defining system-level specifications for timing,
synchronization, cooling, environmental testing, and software. While PXI extends
CompactPCI, it also maintains complete interoperability so that you can use any CompactPCI-
compliant product in a PXI system and vice versa. PXI also makes use of Windows®
software, VXI timing and triggering, and VXIplug&play instrument drivers to provide
powerful and affordable systems.
PXI Express now integrates PCI Express into PXI, providing up to 6 Gbyte/s backplane
bandwidth and up to 2 Gbyte/s slot bandwidth. PXI Express maintains backwards
compatibility with PXI, providing software compatibility and hardware compatibility with
hybrid slots and hybrid systems.
Hybrid slot compatibility
PXI chassis that provide hybrid slots can accept both PXI Express modules and hybrid-
compatible PXI modules. Hybrid-compatible PXI modules have a ‘missing’ section of
connector (see Fig. 1), which allows them to be inserted into both hybrid slots and standard
PXI-1 slots.
Because of the reduced connectivity of Aeroflex hybrid-compatible PXI modules, the PXI
parallel local bus LBL[0]–[12] disappears, to be replaced by the serial connection LBL[6],
which is typically used to provide list addresses to a 3010 Series RF Synthesizer.
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Fig. 1 Standard PXI 1-slot connector (L) and hybrid-compatible PXI connector (R)
This table shows which Aeroflex PXI digital RF signal generator modules fit only in a
standard 1-slot, and which fit in both hybrid-compatible and standard slots:
3020A Standard PXI 1-slot
3020C Hybrid-compatible and standard PXI 1-slot
3021C Hybrid-compatible and standard PXI 1-slot
3025 Standard PXI 1-slot
3025C Hybrid-compatible and standard PXI 1-slot
3026C Hybrid-compatible and standard PXI 1-slot
®is a registered trademark of Aeroflex International Inc. in the US
PXI™ is a registered trademark of the PXI Systems Alliance
Windows®, Windows XP®, Windows® 7 and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This is the user manual for the 3020A, 3020C, 3021C, 3025, 3025C and 3026C Digital RF
Signal Generators, which are referred to generically in this document as ‘3020 Series’.
These Digital RF Signal Generators operate over the following frequency ranges:
3020A 250 MHz to 2.7 GHz
3020C 1 MHz to 3 GHz (usable to 100 kHz)
3021C 100 kHz to 3 GHz
3025 100 MHz to 6 GHz (usable to 76 MHz)
3025C 1 MHz to 6 GHz (usable to 100 kHz)
3026C 1 MHz to 6 GHz
and the following peak power level ranges:
≤30 MHz ≤85 MHz ≤3 GHz >3 GHz
3020A n/a n/a
−120 dBm to +5 dBm n/a
3020C −120 dBm to +6 dBm −120 dBm to +6 dBm −120 dBm to +6 dBm n/a
3021C −121 dBm to +14 dBm −121 dBm to +14 dBm −121 dBm to +17 dBm n/a
3025 n/a n/a
−120 dBm to +5 dBm −120 dBm to +0 dBm
3025C −120 dBm to +6 dBm −120 dBm to +6 dBm −120 dBm to +6 dBm −120 dBm to +1 dBm
3026C −120 dBm to +14 dBm −120 dBm to +17 dBm −120 dBm to +17 dBm −120 dBm to +17 dBm
RF output can be continuous wave (CW) or modulated. Modulation can be internal analog
AM/FM, internal and external digital IQ, or external vector.
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Internal digital IQ modulation is supported by a built-in dual-channel arbitrary waveform
generator (ARB). This ARB is compatible with waveforms designed or packaged using the
®software application. Differential baseband I and Q outputs from the ARB are
available as an option. External digital IQ modulation is supported via an LVDS data
interface.
An external synthesizer provides the local oscillator input signal: the 3010 Series RF
Synthesizer is recommended. This and the Digital RF Signal Generator together occupy only
three slots in a 3U PXI chassis (four slots for 3021C/3026C).
Applications
The 3020 Series is ideal for generating complex modulated waveforms for WLAN, WMAN,
cellular communications, digital radio communications test and measurement applications,
satellite and terrestrial TV broadcasting and military communications. When a 3020 Series
module is used with other Aeroflex PXI RF modules, complete RF test systems can be
implemented easily. High RF accuracy, stability and repeatability ensure consistent
measurement results, helping to improve manufacturing yield.
PXI Express compatibility
Those 3020 Series modules which are hybrid slot-compatible PXI-1 peripheral modules (see
table) comply fully with the PXI-1 specification, except that the (upper) J2HM connector is
replaced by a smaller eHM (XJ4) connector. They are compatible with both standard and PXI
Express chassis.
Wide frequency coverage
The frequency range of the 3020 Series makes it ideal for multi-purpose applications in MF,
HF, VHF and UHF radio communications, especially important when testing multi-mode
cellular terminals.
Low noise and frequency-agile
When used with a 3010 Series synthesizer, the 3020 Series provides the low noise and high
switching speed necessary for high-productivity RFIC testing or the stimulus to frequency-
hopping radios.
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