Page 2 - μμμμ; OFF; MODIFY; S c r e e n S e l e c t i o n A r e a; F r o n t P a n e l D i s p l a y a n d S o f t k e y s
Per 1.000 µµµµ s Normal OUTPUT TRG-LEV LIMITS MODE/TRG OFF Delay 1 0ps Width LeadETraiE 100.0ns 5.00ns =LeadE OffsetAmplit +0.0mV 1.00V 50 Ω Ω Ω Ω into 50.0 Ω Ω Ω Ω *OFF ON MODIFY M O R E G R A P H U s e t h e K N O B t o s e l e c t a m o d e o r m o d i f y p a r a m e t e r s a n d f o r m a t s ...
Page 3 - Reference Guide; Pulse Generator; Printed in Germany March 2000
Reference Guide Agilent 81101A 50 MHz Pulse Generator Part No. 81101-91021 Printed in Germany March 2000 Edition 1.0, E0300
Page 4 - Notice; Copyright; No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means; Notice; merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent; Warranty; material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of
4 Notice Notice Copyright 1998 Agilent Technologies 1998, 2000. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Tec...
Page 5 - Limitation of Warranty
5 Notice Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and firmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument softwar...
Page 6 - Safety Summary; safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the; General; ambient operating temperature range.; Before Applying Power; instrument's external markings described under
6 Safety Summary Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use ...
Page 7 - Ground the Instrument; To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be; Fuses; or short-circuited fuse holders. To do so could cause a shock or fire; Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere; repaired by qualified service personnel.
7 Safety Summary Ground the Instrument To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ...
Page 8 - Safety Symbols; Caution (refer to accompanying documents)
8 Safety Summary Safety Symbols Caution (refer to accompanying documents) Protective earth (ground) terminal In the manuals: W A R N I N G The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in per...
Page 9 - About this Book; Chapter 1 “General Programming Aspects” on page 13
9 About this Book About this Book This guide provides reference information primarily for programming the Agilent 81101A via remote control. Chapter 1 “General Programming Aspects” on page 13 gives general hints for programming instruments like the Agilent 81101A using SCPI commands. Chapter 2 “Prog...
Page 10 - Conventions Used in this Book; MORE
10 About this Book Conventions Used in this Book This book uses certain conventions to indicate elements of the Agilent 81101A’s user interface. The following table shows some examples: Softkeys Press the MODE/TRG softkey to access the Mode/ Trigger screen. Hardkeys Press the MORE key to switch to t...
Page 11 - xi; Contents; Chapter 1; General Programming Aspects; Chapter 2; Programming Reference; Chapter 3; Specifications
xi Contents Notice ......................................................................................... 4 Safety Summary ......................................................................... 6 About this Book ......................................................................... 9 Chapte...
Page 12 - xii
xii Contents Agilent 81101A Specifications ............................................... 91 General ................................................................................................... 91 Timing Specifications ............................................................................
Page 13 - Chapter 2 “Programming Reference” on page 25
13 1 1 General Programming Aspects This chapter provides general information on writing GP-IB/SCPI programs for instruments like the Agilent 81101A. Detailed information on programming the Agilent 81101A can be found in Chapter 2 “Programming Reference” on page 25 .
Page 14 - The GP-IB Interface Bus
14 General Programming Aspects The GP-IB Interface Bus The GP-IB Interface Bus The General Purpose Interface Bus is the interface used for communication between a controller and an external device, such as the Agilent 81130A. The GPIB conforms to IEEE standard 488-1987, ANSI standard MC 1.1, and IEC...
Page 16 - Programming Recommendations; Here are some recommendations for programming the instrument:
16 General Programming Aspects Programming Recommendations Programming Recommendations Here are some recommendations for programming the instrument: • Start programming from the default setting. The common command for setting the default setting is: *RST • Switch off the automatic update of the disp...
Page 18 - Common Command Summary; Command
18 General Programming Aspects Common Command Summary Common Command Summary This table summarizes the IEEE 488.2 common commands supported by the Agilent 81101A: Command Parameter Description *CLS – Clear the status structure *ESE <0–255> Set the Standard Event Status register mask *ESE? – Re...
Page 19 - Status Model
19 General Programming Aspects Status Model Status Model The instrument has a status reporting system conforming to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. The above figure shows the status groups available in the instrument. Each status group is made up of component registers, as shown in the following figure. 0 1 2 ...
Page 20 - Condition Register
20 General Programming Aspects Status Model Condition Register A condition register contains the current status of the hardware and firmware. It is continuously updated and is not latched or buffered. You can only read condition registers. If there is no command to read the condition register of a p...
Page 21 - Enable Register
21 General Programming Aspects Status Model Enable Register The enable register defines which bits in an event register are included in the logical OR into the summary bit. The enable register is logically ANDed with the event register and the resulting bits ORed into the summary bit. Enable registe...
Page 22 - Status Byte; Bit
22 General Programming Aspects Status Model Status Byte The status byte summarizes the information from all other status groups. The summary bit for the status byte actually appears in bit 6 (RQS) of the status byte. When RQS is set it generates an SRQ interrupt to the controller indicating that at ...
Page 23 - OPERation Status Group; This Status Group is not used in the instrument.; Always 0
23 General Programming Aspects Status Model OPERation Status Group This Status Group is not used in the instrument. Bit Description 0 Unused, always 0 1 Unused, always 0 2 Unused, always 0 3 Unused, always 0 4 Unused, always 0 5 Unused, always 0 6 Unused, always 0 7 Unused, always 0 8 Unused, always...
Page 24 - QUEStionable Status Group; Voltage warning
24 General Programming Aspects Status Model QUEStionable Status Group The QUEStionable Status group is used to report warning conditions amongst the voltage, current, pulse timing and frequency parameters. Warnings occur when a parameter, although not outside its maximum limits, could be causing an ...
Page 25 - For general programming information, please refer to
25 2 2 Programming Reference This chapter provides reference information on the following topics: • “Agilent 81101A SCPI Command Summary” on page 26 • “Default Values, Standard Settings” on page 31 • “Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes” on page 35 • “SCPI Instrument Command List” on page 38 Fo...
Page 31 - Default Values, Standard Settings; Parameter
31 Programming Reference Default Values, Standard Settings Default Values, Standard Settings Parameter *RST, Default Values :ARM : EWIDth:STATe OFF :FREQuency 100kHz :IMPedance 50 Ω :LEVel +1.00V :PERiod 10.00 µ s :SENSe EDGE :SLOPe POS :SOURce IMMediate :DISPlay [:WINDow] [:STATe] ON :MMEMory :CATa...
Page 35 - on the front; :ARM Event detection layer
35 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes The following figure shows the instrument’s arming/triggering model: You program the comprehensive triggering capabilities of the instrument using the SCPI :ARM and :TRIGger subsystems. Using t...
Page 36 - Continuous; N O T E; Gated
36 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Use the :ARM subsystem to select the overall triggering mode of the instrument ( CONTINUOUS , TRIGGERED , GATED , EXT WIDTH ), and the :TRIGger subsystem to select the pulse period source, triggering and number of pulse periods per :A...
Page 37 - External Width; OFF EWIDth; Pulses; Burst; Pulse period Source; INTernal2
37 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes External Width Set External Width mode using the :EWIDth[:STATe] command: :ARM:EWIDth ON Switch on EXT WIDTH mode This command disables the arm-trigger system. The arm-trigger system is reenabled by switching OFF EWIDth mode. Pulses S...
Page 38 - SCPI Instrument Command List
38 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List SCPI Instrument Command List The following reference sections list the instrument commands in alphabetical order. In addition to a command description, the attributes of each command are described under the following headings. Not all of these at...
Page 39 - HZ
39 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :ARM:EWID Long :ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:EWIDth[:STATe] Form Set & Query Parameter ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST value OFF Description Use this command to enable the EXT WIDTH trigger mode available on the M ODE /T RIGGER SCREEN . When...
Page 42 - POS
42 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :ARM:SENS Long :ARM[:SEQuence[1]|STARt][:LAYer]:SENSe Form Set & Query Parameter EDGE | LEVel *RST value EDGE Description Use this command to select Triggered or Gated mode by choosing whether the instrument arms on the edge(s) or lev...
Page 49 - Amplitude = High – Low
49 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Value coupling Range coupling Offset Description Use this command to program the amplitude current of the OUTPUT signal. Note that to set the OUTPUT levels in terms of current, you first have to execute the [:SOURce]:HOLD CURRent command to enabl...
Page 54 - Frequency
54 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Example To set and activate the current limits for the output: Command :FREQ Long [:SOURce]:FREQuency[:CW|:FIXed] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter Suffix Hz with engineering prefixes, or MHZ for Megahertz. Value coupling *RST valu...
Page 56 - Delay =
56 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :PHAS[1] Long [:SOURce]:PHASe[1][:ADJust] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix DEG or RAD . A parameter without a suffix is interpreted as RAD . Functional coupling Programming the pulse phase also executes [:SOURce]:PU...
Page 57 - Duty Cycle
57 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :PULS:DCYC[1] Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:DCYCle[1] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Value coupling *RST value 10.0% (derived from width and period) Specified limits 0.001% to 99.9%, depends on width, transition & period. Description U...
Page 60 - DblDel
60 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :PULS:DOUB[1]:DEL Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:DOUBle[1]:DELay Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix S with engineering prefixes. You can change the default unit using [:SOURce]:PULSe:DOUBle:DELay[1]:UNIT. Value coupling *RST va...
Page 62 - Period
62 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :PULS:HOLD[1] Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:HOLD[1] Form Set & Query Parameter WIDTh | DCYCle | TDELay *RST value WIDTh Description Use this command to set whether the pulse width, the pulse duty cycle or the pulse trailing edge delay is held ...
Page 70 - Amplitude
70 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :VOLT[1] Long [:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate][:AMPLitude] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. Value coupling Range coupling With Offset, see page 71 *RST value 1.00 V Specified lim...
Page 73 - High–Low
73 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :VOLT[1]:LOW Long [:SOURce]:VOLTage[1][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:LOW Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. Value coupling Range coupling With high level, see page 72 *RST value –500 mV Specified li...
Page 76 - Status Group
76 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :STATus:PRESet Long :STATus:PRESet Form Event *RST value Not Applicable Description This command • Clears all status group event registers • Clears the error queue • Presets the status group enable-, PTR-, and NTR-registers as follows: Co...
Page 78 - To read the error queue:
78 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :SYST:CHEC Long :SYSTem:CHECk[:ALL][:STATe] Form Set & Query Parameter OFF | ON *RST value ON Description Use this command to switch the instrument’s error checking on or off. Switch off the error checking if you want to improve the p...
Page 79 - Key Description
79 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List The above message is an example of a customized description. Generic descriptions are available in the SCPI 1995 Command Reference, items 21.8.4 to 21.8.11. For more detailed information in the 81110A error. Send ":SYST:WARN:STR?" . Alter...
Page 81 - , simulating one of the other disabled keys has no
81 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List • In remote mode only the softkeys below the display and the S HIFT (LOCAL) key are active. Because the instrument normally switches to remote mode when any command is received, including :SYSTem:KEY , simulating one of the other disabled keys ha...
Page 87 - Pulse period source
87 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Pulse period sources set by :TRIG:SOUR Pulse period source :TRIG:SOURce internal oscinternal PLLCLK-IN IMMediate INTernal[1] INTernal2 EXTernal2
Page 89 - At the end of this chapter,; Warranted Performance; C ambient
89 3 3 Specifications In this chapter you will find the specifications of the Agilent 81101A Pulse Generator. At the end of this chapter, “Pulse Parameter Definitions” on page 105 provides detailed information on the definition of the pulse parameters used by the instrument. N O T E Warranted Perfor...
Page 90 - Declaration of Conformity
90 Specifications Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbHBoeblingen Verification SolutionsHerrenberger Str. 130 71034 Böblingen/Germany We declare that the system: AGILENT 81100 Family of Pulse-/Data Generators AGILENT 81110 A 330/165 MH...
Page 91 - Environmental Conditions
91 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications General Environmental Conditions Safety IEC1010, CSA1010 Power requirements 100–240 Vac, ± 10%, 50–60 Hz; 100–120 Vac, ± 10%, 400 Hz Power consumption: 300 VA max. Maximum Dimensions (H x W x D) 89 mm x 426 mm x 521 mm Ope...
Page 92 - Weight; Net; kg Dual Channel; Recalibration period; year recommended; years standard; Acoustic Noise Emission; For ambient temperature up to 30
92 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Weight Net 8.5 kg Single Channel9.2 kg Dual Channel Shipping 13.8 kg Dual Channel Recalibration period 1 year recommended Warranty 3 years standard Acoustic Noise Emission For ambient temperature up to 30 ° C, under normal operation and at the typical ...
Page 93 - Timing Specifications; Period can also be entered as frequency.; Glitch-free timing changes
93 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Timing Specifications Period Period can also be entered as frequency. There are 2 period generation sources available: • startable oscillator (variable frequency oscillator VFO) • high-accuracy frequency generator (PLL) Glitch-free timing changes You c...
Page 94 - Can be entered as absolute width, duty cycle or trailing edge delay.
94 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Width Can be entered as absolute width, duty cycle or trailing edge delay. Duty cycle values from 0.1% to 95% can be entered directly. For values >95 % press SHIFT and use the Modify knob. Note that pulses may be deteriorated or skipped due to the i...
Page 96 - Level Specifications; External Load compensation; For loads
96 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Leading and trailing edges can be programmed independently within the following ranges (Maximum ratio 1:20): Level Specifications External Load compensation For loads ≠ 50 Ω , the actual load impedance can be entered to correct the output values. Level...
Page 97 - Clock Sources
97 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Level Parameters Level parameters can be entered as high/low level in terms of voltage or current or offset/amplitude. Pulse Performance Clock Sources It is possible to select between three clock sources, the startable oscillator (VFO), the internal PL...
Page 98 - Clock / PLL Reference Input; Rear panel BNC connector used as:
98 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Clock / PLL Reference Input Rear panel BNC connector used as: • External system clock input: pulse frequency = input frequency. The input frequency can be measured. • 5 MHz or 10 MHz frequency reference input for internal PLL. Phase Locked Loop (PLL) •...
Page 99 - External Clock; Output Modes; Pulses Mode
99 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications External Clock • The output period is determined by the signal at clock input. Frequency accuracy can be increased by using a precise external clock. • Trigger synchronously to external clock: the output period is synchronous to the signal at clock inp...
Page 100 - Trigger Modes; The trigger source can be selected from:; Externally Gated; External Input
100 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Trigger Modes Continuous Generate continuous pulses, double pulses, or bursts. Externally Triggered Each active input transition (rising, falling or both) triggers a single pulse, a double pulse, or a burst. The trigger source can be selected from: • ...
Page 101 - Trigger and Strobe Specifications; Trigger Output
101 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Trigger and Strobe Specifications Trigger Output Strobe Output Trigger Output Specifications Agilent 81101A Level: TTL or ECL selectable Output impedance: 50 Ω typical Trigger pulse width: typically 50% of periodTriggered mode: 9 ns typicallyExternal ...
Page 102 - Typical Delays; Mode
102 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Typical Delays Mode from to typ. value External Width Ext Input Strobe/Trigger OutOUTPUT 8.5 ns22.5 ns Trigger Gated Ext Input Strobe/Trigger OutOUTPUT 12.0 ns29.0 ns Continuous Strobe/ Trigger Out OUTPUT 17.0 ns Ext. clock signalas pulse period CLK-I...
Page 103 - Human Interface; Overprogramming; Parameter values can be entered exceeding the specified range.; Warnings and Errors; Error messages indicate conflicting parameters.; Help Key; HELP; Memory; Memory Card
103 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Human Interface Overprogramming Parameter values can be entered exceeding the specified range. Warnings and Errors Warning messages indicate potentially conflicting parameters due to accuracy tolerances. Error messages indicate conflicting parameters....
Page 104 - Remote Control; Function Code
104 Specifications Agilent 81101A Specifications Remote Control Operates according to IEEE standard 488.2, 1987 and SCPI 1992.0. Function Code SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1,C0. Programming Times (all checks and display off). Command Typical execution time One parameter or mode 30 ms typ....
Page 105 - Pulse Parameter Definitions
105 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Pulse Parameter Definitions Here you find the pulse parameter definitions of terms used in the instrument specifications. In the following figure a graphical overview of the pulse parameters is provided: Pulse Delay Delay B Interchannel Delay Skew Doubl...
Page 106 - Time Reference Point; Interval between leading and trailing edge medians:
106 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Time Reference Point The time reference point is at the median of the amplitude (50% amplitude point on pulse edge): Pulse Period The time interval between the leading edge medians of consecutive output pulses: Trigger Delay Interval between trigger poi...
Page 107 - Interval between leading edge medians of the double pulses.
107 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions practice, start points may shift with changes in transition time) when transition times are varied. This is more convenient for programming and the width display is easy to interpret. Pulse Delay Interval between leading edge medians of trigger output p...
Page 108 - Transition Time
108 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Transition Time Interval between the 10% and 90% amplitude points on the leading/trailing edge: Linearity Peak deviation of an edge from a straight line through the 10% and 90% amplitude points, expressed as percentage of pulse amplitude: Transition Tim...
Page 109 - Jitter
109 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Jitter Short-term instability of one edge relative to a reference edge. Usually specified as rms value, which is one standard deviation or “sigma”. If distribution is assumed Gaussian, six sigma represents 99.74% of the peak-peak jitter. The reference e...
Page 110 - Settling Time
110 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Preshoot, Overshoot, Ringing Preshoot and overshoot are peak distortions preceding/following an edge. Ringing is the positive-peak and negative-peak distortion, excluding overshoot, on pulse top or base. For example, a combined preshoot, overshoot, and ...
Page 111 - Repeatability; Repeatability Band
111 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Repeatability When an instrument operates under the same environmental conditions and with the same settings, the value of a parameter will lie within a band inside the accuracy window. Repeatability defines the width of this band. Repeatability Band Ac...
Page 113 - Index
113 Index Symbols % of Per 57 , 58 A Acoustic Noise Emission 92 Amplitude current 48 definition 109 voltage 70 B Burst length 84 mode 84 C Certification met specifications 5 Clear Error Queue 76 Clear Status 76 CLK-IN impedance 85 slope 86 threshold 86 Command List 26 Common Commands 18 Condition Re...
Page 117 - F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s
7 4 8 9 5 6 1 2 3 O . +/- n a n o m i c r oM e g a m i l l ik i l o E N T E R M A N S T O R E H E L P S H I F T D A T A E N T R Y C U R S O R / D I G I T M O D I F Y L O C A L A U T O S E T R E C A L L P E R I O D D E L A Y W I D T H L E A D T R A I L H I G H L O W O N | O F F K N O B C U R S O R K ...
Page 118 - Printed in Germany
Copyright Agilent Technologies 1998, 2000 Edition E0300 Printed in Germany 81101-91021
Page 119 - MANUAL CHANGES September, 01
MANUAL CHANGES September, 01 Manual for Model Number 81101A Manual printed on März 2000E0300 Manual Part Number 81101-91021 5 September, 2001 Page 1 of 4 Make all ERRATA corrections. Check the following table for your instrument serial prefix/serial number/EDC and make the listedchanges to your manu...
Page 122 - MANUAL CHANGE 1
MODEL 81101A ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________05.09.01 Page 4 of 4 MANUAL CHANGE 1 On page 90, Specifications change to read: See attached Declarations of Conformity
Page 123 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Revision: C Issue Date: 2001-May-02 Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies Deutschland GmbH Manufacturer’s Address: Boeblingen Verifications Solutions (BVS) Herrenberger Str. 130 D-71034 Boeblingen Declares, that the...