Introducing M 9099 Waveform Creator v 3 0

Introducing M 9099 Waveform Creator v 3. 0 August 2015 Introducing M 9099 July 1, 2014

What if you had the ability to easily engineer your own real world waveforms? Page

Situation • Custom signals are complex and difficult to create • New AWG’s and VSG’s require tools to access their full capabilities Page

Waveform Creator Value Proposition and Target Customers Customer’s needs Target applications Provide general purpose signal creation, from basic function generator capability to complex I/Q modulation and real-world signal impairments that can be applied to a wide variety of markets and applications Aero/Def R&D and Test • Military & public service radio testing • MILCOM, SATCOM • Create proprietary modulated waveforms • Radar • EMI • GP Equipment Pool Wireless & Emerging Communications • DOCSIS 3. 1 Cable Modems R&D and Test • Import wireless standard Signal Studio waveforms • Leverage System. Vue plugin for developing new emerging waveforms Academic Research • • University student Labs Grant funded research projects National Lab research Ultrasound to mm. Wave Medical R&D and Test • Test body sensors, pacemakers • 2 FSK/BPSK modulation • Ultrasound receiver and transducer test Page

Introducing Waveform Creator M 9099 – History - Developed in 2008 for Wi-Gig applications – What is different from other signal tools? - Waveform creation - Mixing multiple waveforms - Adding impairments - Source calibration/corrections - Multiple output devices - Create signal libraries - Access the full capability of modern AWG’s - SCPI commands for all functions This is not just another software tool or waveform library! Page

Waveform Creator – Block Diagram Core functions Waveform Editor • • • Composition Mixing Impairments Resampling Sequencing Markers Pre-correction M 9099 Waveform Creator (Core Application) Page

Waveform Creator – Block Diagram Input plug-ins DOCSIS 3. 1 (DCS) GP Digital (AYA) Waveform Plugins File (including Signal Studio files), Multitone, Utility, 89600 Import System. Vue Model Plugin Use any System. Vue model as a waveform source… User-Defined Waveform Plugin Waveform Editor • • • Author a proprietary plugin… Application note gives code example and walkthrough Composition Mixing Impairments Resampling Sequencing Markers Pre-correction M 9099 Waveform Creator (Core Application) Open, documented Interface Keysight Authored Modules User Authored Modules Page

Waveform Creator – Block Diagram Output plug-ins DOCSIS 3. 1 (DCS) GP Digital (AYA) Waveform Plugins File, Multitone, Utility, 89600 Import System. Vue Model Plugin Use any System. Vue model as a waveform source… User-Defined Waveform Plugin Author a proprietary plugin… Waveform Editor • • • Composition Mixing Impairments Resampling Sequencing Markers Output Device Plugin (Hardware Device) Output Device Plugin (Compound Device, e. g. Envelope Tracking) Output Device Plugin Unencrypted File, (Opt DFW) Pre-correction M 9099 Waveform Creator (Core Application) Keysight Authored Modules User Authored Modules Page

Waveform Creator – Block Diagram Versatile, Flexible, Upgradeable Waveform Plugins File, Multitone, Utility, GP Digital (AYA), DOCSIS (DCS) System. Vue Model Plugin Use any System. Vue model as a waveform source… User-Defined Waveform Plugin Waveform Editor • • • Author a proprietary plugin… Application Note gives code example and walkthrough Composition Mixing Impairments Resampling Sequencing Markers Output Device Plugin (Hardware Device) Output Device Plugin (Compound Device, e. g. Envelope Tracking) Output Device Plugin Unencrypted File, (Opt DFW) Pre-correction M 9099 Waveform Creator (Core Application) Open, documented Interface Keysight Authored Modules User Authored Modules Page

How does it work? Page

Step 1: Select the Waveform type, adjust the parameters and drag them onto tracks Page

Step 2: Choose the output device and select your output parameters Page

Step 3: Preview the final waveform in time or frequency, then select “Generate and Output” Page

M 9099 Waveform Creator 3. 0 A modular software architecture with flexible plug-in functionality Waveform Generation Plug-ins - Utility, Multitone, 89600 VSA Import & File Import Included • Import any CSV / MAT waveform file • Import Signal Studio (. wfm) files • Multitone with independent tone modulation (AM, FM, PM, etc) • Import 89600 VSA recorded waveforms - General Purpose Digital Modulation (Opt AYA) • Single carrier digital modulation for many industry-standard linear and non-linear modulation types • Matches 89600 VSA Opt AYA coverage - System. Vue Waveform Creation (Opt SVM) • Provides access to System. Vue generated waveform models • Requires System. Vue product licensing, including any add-on library licenses Output Device Plug-ins - Hardware Devices • • N 5172 B EXG N 5182 A/B MXG E 4438 C ESG M 9381 A VSG M 8190 A/M 8195 A AWG 81180 A/B AWG M 9330/31 A Q-Arb AWG N 8241 A/42 A AWG - Virtual Devices, Unencrypted File Output (Opt DFW) • CSV / MAT / BIN / WFM Data File Output • M 9381 A native files • Note: Waveform projects containing Signal Studio segments cannot be unencrypted - DOCSIS 3. 1 Waveforms (Opt DCS) • Downstream and upstream signals - Create your own! Page

Keysight Positioning Waveform Creator • Create custom/non-standard waveforms using I/Q data from user files, 89600 VSA, Mat. Lab, or C. • Import Signal Studio (. wfm) files to simulate real-world environments containing a variety of standards-compliant and non-standard signals. • Optional DOCSIS 3. 1, Digital Mod or System. Vue plug-ins aid file creation & impairments • Premium Pay-for-Support and Knowledge Center optimizes customer solution Signal Studio • Generates standards compliant / customer verified waveforms, for Cellular, WLAN, Video, GPS, Radar, and more • Includes tools for pulse, multi-tone, additive impairments, MIMO, and NPR. • Connects to many VSG’s, ARB’s, Wireless test sets, Logic analyzers Bottom line: These products targeted at different use Page cases, but play very well together

M 9099 Waveform Creator – Evolution (1. 0) Waveform Plug-ins Waveform Creator Core Framework and User Interface M 9099 T Waveform Creator “Core” Output Plug-ins Basic Utility, File Import File Write * Multi-tone M 9381 A PXI VSG (Opt DFW) GP Digital Modulation (Opt AYA) System. Vue Model Plug-in (Opt SVU) Mixer Impairments Switch Keysightdeveloped Plug-ins User-defined Plug-ins WFC 3. 0 DEF Checkpoint (Keysight Confidential) Page 16

M 9099 Waveform Creator – Evolution (2. 0) Waveform Plug-ins Waveform Creator Core Framework and User Interface M 9099 T Waveform Creator “Core” Basic Utility, File Import Output Plug-ins File Write * (Opt DFW) 2. 0 Multi-tone M 9381 A PXI VSG Add AM/FM/PM 2. 0 GP Digital Modulation M 8190 A AWG (Opt AYA) 2. 0 System. Vue Model Plug-in 81180 A/B AWG (Opt SVU) VSA Recording Plug-in 2. 0 DOCSIS 3. 1 (Opt DCS) 2. 0 Mixer 2. 0 Smoothin g Filters Impairments Switch 2. 0 M 9330/31 A AWG Keysightdeveloped Plug-ins 2. 0 Spectral Display User-defined Plug-ins WFC 3. 0 DEF Checkpoint (Keysight Confidential) Page 17

What’s New in M 9099 Waveform Creator 3. 0 Waveform Plug-ins Waveform Creator Core Framework and User Interface M 9099 T Waveform Creator “Core” Basic Utility, File Import 3. 0 Output Plug-ins File Write * (Opt DFW) Signal Studio. wfm files supported Multi-tone M 9381 A PXI VSG GP Digital Modulation M 8190 A AWG 81180 A/B AWG M 9330/31 Q-Arb AWG (Opt AYA) Refactor the GUI layout for better usability System. Vue Model Plug-in 3. 0 M 8195 A AWG N 8241/42 A AWG (Opt SVU) VSA Recording Plug-in 3. 0 Mixer Smoothing Filters Impairments Switch Add trigger support DOCSIS 3. 1 (Opt DCS) 3. 0 Add 8192/16384 QAM User-defined Plug-ins 3. 0 Support any number of signal tracks N 5172 B EXG 3. 0 N 5182 A/B MXG E 4438 C ESG Keysightdeveloped Plug-ins Spectral Display * Unencrypted file write option (DFW) not available when using Signal Studio waveforms WFC 3. 0 DEF Checkpoint (Keysight Confidential) Page 18

M 9099 Waveform Creator Pricing & Structure v 3. 0 Available September 1, 2015 Model-Option DDP $ M 9099 T Waveform Creator Software (Transportable Perpetual License) Core product w/ Utility & Multi-tone plug-ins (Required) M 9099 T-LIC $4, 200 Premium Support Program (1 year) M 9099 T-LIC-12 M $630 Premium Support Program (1 year renewal) M 9099 T-LIC-12 R $630 Digital Modulation plug-in M 9099 T-AYA $3, 000 Premium Support Program (1 year) M 9099 T-AYA-12 M $450 Premium Support Program (1 year renewal) M 9099 T-AYA-12 R $450 DOCSIS 3. 1 plug-in M 9099 T-DCS $5, 000 Premium Support Program (1 year) M 9099 T-DCS-12 M $750 Premium Support Program (1 year renewal) M 9099 T-DCS-12 R $750 System. Vue plug-in license (requires System. Vue software) M 9099 T-SVM $1, 000 Premium Support Program (1 year) M 9099 T-SVM-12 M $150 Premium Support Program (1 year renewal) M 9099 T-SVM-12 R $150 File-based write (unencrypted waveform license) M 9099 T-DFW $22, 000 Premium Support Program (1 year) M 9099 T-DFW-12 M $3, 300 Premium Support Program (1 year renewal) M 9099 T-DFW-12 R $3, 300 Software & Documentation Media (DVD) M 9099 T-MED $100 Page

Customer Post Sales Support Premium Service & Support Program “Membership” • Unlimited direct phone and email support from product experts • Access to product updates and enhancements • Access to product “Knowledge Center” and “Apps” • Access to online self-paced training Cost: 15% per year of product list price Support membership will be especially important to those customers working on custom plug-ins or creating their proprietary impairments or modeling Page

Waveform Creator Software Licensing Software is licensed to the PC or embedded controller in a chassis. • Transportable & perpetual • Waveform Creator license tied to “Host. ID” of chassis controller or external PC. • Supports unlimited VSG/AWG connections to the licensed controller/PC • VSG/AWG does not require license. • Option for waveform export to external “unencrypted” files (Opt DFW), supporting transportability of waveform IP. Supports the following licensing types for PC software: • 30 -day Trial License • Transportable License - Perpetual Page

Conclusion What could you create? For more information and to download a free 30 -trial, visit http: //www. keysight. com/find/M 9099 Page

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89600 VSA Recording Playback Measurement Hardware MXA/PXA 1. M 9391 89600 B Recording M 9099 VSA Input Plug-in Record real-world signals with 89600 VSA o 2. Any hardware supported by 89600 VSA Use the 89600 VSA recordings in Waveform Creator o Combine 89600 VSA recordings with any other Waveform Creator segments Page

Waveform Spectrum Preview Display o Preview composite waveforms in both Time & Frequency Domain o Leverages 89600 VSA technology for consistent results Page

DOCSIS 3. 1 Downstream Signals Waveform Creator 89600 VSA Page

DOCSIS 3. 1 Upstream Waveform Creator 89600 VSA Page

M 8190 A/M 8195 A support • • Marker support Streaming “Download data” to each channel Sequencing Page

Wideband pre-correction Waveform Creator Core • • Composition Mixing Impairments Resampling Channel + DUT … Pre-correction Calibration Signal Page