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HP 81130A Reference Manual

HP 81130A Reference Manual

400/660mhz pulse/data generator
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  • Page 1 T h e t e s t & me a s u r e me n t e q u i p me n t y o u n e e d a t t h e p r i c e y o u w a n t . A l l t e s t I n s t r u me n t s , I n c .
  • Page 2 Reference Guide HP 81130A 400/660MHz Pulse/Data Generator...
  • Page 3 Front Panel Display and Softkeys Mode / Parameter Area Modify / Enter Area Use the CURSOR keys to Use the KNOB to select a move the entry focus to a mode or modify parameters mode, parameter format, and formats Channel 1 Channel 2 parameter value Press ENTER or a UNIT key to...
  • Page 4 Reference Guide HP 81130A 400/660 MHz Pulse/Data Generator HP Part No. 81130-91011 Printed in Germany November 1998 Edition 1.0, E1198...

  • Page 5: Notice

    Notice Notice Copyright © 1998 Hewlett-Packard GmbH Herrenberger Str. 110–140 71034 Boeblingen Germany All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Warranty This Hewlett-Packard product has a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment.
  • Page 6 Notice Limitation of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by the Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

  • Page 7: About This Book

    SCPI commands supported by the instrument. Chapter 3 “Specifications” on page 95 lists the instrument’s technical specifications and provides exact definitions for the instrument’s parameters. For an introduction and information on the HP 81130A’s user interface, please refer to the Quick Start Guide, p/n 81130-91010.
  • Page 8 About this Book Conventions Used in this Book This book uses certain conventions to indicate elements of the HP 81130A’s user interface. The following table shows some examples: Press the MODE/TRG softkey to access the Mode/ Softkeys Trigger screen. Press the MORE key to switch to the alternative Hardkeys softkey layout.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety This is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with terminal for protective earthing). Before applying power, verify that the correct safety precautions are taken (see the following warnings). In addition, note the external markings on the instrument that are described under Safety Symbols.
  • Page 10 Safety Information Capacitors inside the instrument may retain a charge even if the instrument is disconnected from its source of supply. Safety Symbols Instruction Manual symbol: The instrument is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect against damage to the instrument.
  • Page 11 Safety Information...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Common Command Summary ..........20 Status Model ................21 Chapter 2 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary ........28 Default Values, Standard Settings ......... 36 Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes ......40 SCPI Instrument Command List ..........44 xiii...
  • Page 13 Contents Chapter 3 Specifications Declaration of Conformity ............. 96 HP 81130A Specifications ............97 General ....................97 Timing Specifications ................99 Main Output Level Specifications ............. 102 External Input, External Clock/PLL Reference Input ....103 Trigger Modes ..................105 Output Modes ..................106 Human Interface ..................
  • Page 14 1General Programming Aspects This chapter provides general information on writing HP-IB/SCPI programs for instruments like the HP 81130A. Detailed information on programming the HP 81130A can be found in Chapter 2 “Programming Reference” on page...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 General Programming Aspects

    HP 81130A. The HP-IB conforms to IEEE standard 488-1987, ANSI standard MC 1.1, and IEC recommendation 625-1. If you are not familiar with the HP-IB, please refer to the following books: • Hewlett-Packard Company: Publication 5952-0156, Tutorial Description of Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus.

  • Page 16: Hp 81130A Remote Control

    General Programming Aspects HP 81130A Remote Control HP 81130A Remote Control HP-IB Address You can only set the HP-IB address from the front panel of the instrument (refer to the Quick Start Guide). The default HP-IB address is 10. Modes of...

  • Page 17: Programming Recommendations

    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 display to increase the programming speed.
  • Page 18 General Programming Aspects Programming Recommendations • It is recommended to test a new setting that will be programmed on the instrument by setting it up manually. Enable the outputs so that the instrument’s error check system is on and possible parameter conflicts are immediately displayed. When you have found the correct setting, then use this to create the program.

  • Page 19: Common Command Summary

    General Programming Aspects Common Command Summary Common Command Summary This table summarizes the IEEE 488.2 common commands supported by the HP 81130A: Command Parameter Description *CLS – Clear the status structure *ESE <0–255> Set the Standard Event Status register mask *ESE? –...

  • Page 20: Status Model

    General Programming Aspects Status Model Status Model QUES TIONABLE TATUS Voltage Warning Current Warning Timing Warning Frequency Warning Status Pattern Warning Byte OPERation Status (NOT USED) Standard Event Status Operation Complete Query Error Device Dependent Error Execution Error Command Error Power On The instrument has a status reporting system conforming to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI.
  • Page 21 General Programming Aspects Status Model Condition Transition Event Enable Register Filters Register Register Summary Bit Hardware and Firmware condition Latched 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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 least one instrument on the bus requires attention.
  • Page 24 General Programming Aspects Status Model OPERation Status Group This Status Group is not used in the instrument. Description Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0...
  • Page 25 General Programming Aspects Status Model QUEStionable Status Group QUEStionable Voltage warning Current warning Time warning Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Frequency warning Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Pattern warning Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0 Unused, always Unused, always 0 Unused, always 0...
  • Page 26 2Programming Reference This chapter provides reference information on the following topics: • “HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary” on page 28 • “Default Values, Standard Settings” on page 36 • “Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes” on page 40 • “SCPI Instrument Command List” on page 44...

  • Page 27: Hp 81130A Scpi Command Summary

    Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page (Trigger mode and source) :ARM [:SEQuence[1] | :STARt] [:LAYer[1]] :LEVel <value> Set/read threshold level at EXT INPUT [:THReshold] <value> Set/read the termination voltage at EXT IN-...
  • Page 28 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page :DIGital [:STIMulus] :PATTern :LOOP :INFinite ON | OFF | 1 | 0 Enables/Disables the infinite loop [:STATe] SEGM1 | SEGM2 | Set/read the start of the infinite loop (the...
  • Page 29 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page :DISPlay [:WINDow] ON|OFF|1|0 Set/read frontpanel display state [:STATe] :MMEMory [A:] Read directory of memory card :CATalog? [<name>] Change directory on memory card :CDIRectory <source>[,A:],<dest> Copy a file on memory card...
  • Page 30 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page [:SOURce] :CORRection[1|2] :EDELay <value> Set/read channel delay deskew [:TIMe] The CURRent and VOLTage subsystem can- :CURRent[1|2] not be used at the same time. Use the :HOLD command to select between them.
  • Page 31 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page [:SOURce] <value> :PHASe[1|2] <value> Set/read channel phase [:ADJust] :PULSe <value> Set/read channel dutycycle :DCYCle[1|2] <value> Set/read channel delay (to leading edge) :DELay[1|2] TIME|PRATio Hold absolute delay|delay as period fixed...
  • Page 32 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page [:SOURce] :ROSCillator INTernal|EXTernal Set/read PLL reference source :SOURce :EXTernal <value> Set/read frequency of external PLL :FREQuency reference. Value will be rounded to 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 5 MHz or 10 MHz.
  • Page 33 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page :STATus :OPERation Read Operation event register [:EVENt]? Read Operation condition register :CONDition Numeric Set/Read Operation enable register :ENABle Numeric Set/Read Operation negative-transition :NTRansition register Numeric Set/Read positive-transition register...
  • Page 34 Programming Reference HP 81130A SCPI Command Summary Command Parameter Description see page :SYSTem Read error queue :ERRor? Numeric Simulate key press or read last key pressed :KEY no function :PRESet :SECurity ON|OFF Switch security on and off [:STATe] Block data...

  • Page 35: Default Values, Standard Settings

    Programming Reference Default Values, Standard Settings Default Values, Standard Settings Parameter *RST, Default Values :ARM :LEVel [:THReshold] +1.0 V :TERM +0.0 V :MODE STARted :SENSe :SOURce :INITiate :CONTinuous :CHANnel :MATH :DIGital :PATTern: :LOOP:INFinite :LOOP:INFinite:STARt SEGM1 :LOOP :LOOP:STARt SEGM1 :LOOP:LENGth :PRBS :SEGMent:DATA page 51 :SEGMent:LENGth...
  • Page 36 Programming Reference Default Values, Standard Settings Parameter *RST, Default Values :INITialize not applicable :LOAD :STATe not applicable :STORe :STATe not applicable :OUTPut :COMPlement :CORRection :EDELay 0.0 s Ω Ω :CURRent 20 mA (50 into 50 µ Ω Ω :OFFSet A (50 into 50 Ω...
  • Page 37 Programming Reference Default Values, Standard Settings Parameter *RST, Default Values [:LEADING] 0.8 ns (HP 81131A) or not applicable :TRAiling 0.8 ns (HP 81131A) or not applicable :TRAiling:AUTO :TRIGger: :MODE STARt :POSition :VOLTage :WIDTh 100 ns :ROSCillator :SOURce :EXTernal :FREQuency 5 MHz :VOLTage 1.00 V...
  • Page 38 Programming Reference Default Values, Standard Settings Parameter *RST, Default Values :TRIGger :COUNt :PULSes :LEVel :TERMination 0.0 V :SOURce...

  • Page 39: Programming The Instrument Trigger Modes

    Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes The following figure shows the instrument’s arming/triggering model: Idle *RST or power on Trigger system no longer initiated initiated Initiated (still) initiated wait for Arm completed # of Trigger Notes: ARM conditions loops...
  • Page 40 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Continuous Set Continuous mode by arming the instrument from its internal PLL: :ARM:SOURce IMMediate Arm from internal PLL Started Set Started mode by arming the instrument on low to high level transition from the EXT INPUT: :ARM:SOURce EXTernal1 Arm from EXT INPUT :ARM:MODE STARted...
  • Page 41 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Burst Set Burst mode by setting the :TRIGger:COUNt to the burst count required. The trigger source sets the pulse period for the pulses within the burst (See table in “Pulses” on page 41). :TRIGger:COUNt 16 Burst of 16 pulse periods :TRIGger:SOURce INTernal1...
  • Page 42 Programming Reference Programming the Instrument Trigger Modes Manually Starting and Gating When starting and gating with the MAN key use the following commands: STARTED *TRG or :INITiate:CONTinuous ON to start the instrument :INITiate:CONTinuous OFF to stop the instrument GATED :INITiate:CONTinuous ON to 'open the gate' :INITiate:CONTinuous OFF to 'close the gate' *TRG to gate for approx.

  • Page 43: Scpi Instrument Command List

    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 attributes are applicable to all commands.
  • Page 44 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :ARM:LEV[:THR] Long :ARM[:SEQuence[1] | :STARt][:LAYer]:LEVel[:THReshold] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter Suffix V with engineering prefixes. *RST value +1.0 V Specified Limits –1.4 V to +3.7 V Description Use this command to program the triggering threshold of the EXT INPUT connector.
  • Page 45 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Description Use this command to select STARTED or GATED mode. In the gated mode, the instrument triggers as long as the arming signal is above (:ARM:SENS POS), or below (:ARM:SENS NEG) the selected threshold level (:ARM:LEV). In started mode, the instrument triggers on positive edge (:ARM:SENS POS) or negative edge (:ARM:SENS NEG).
  • Page 46 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :INIT:CONT Long :INITiate:CONTinuous Form Set & Query Parameter ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST value Description Use this command to enable/disable automatic restart of the instrument (equal to start and stop the instrument). If :ARM:SOURce is set to IMMediate, the value of :INITiate:CONTinuous is ignored.
  • Page 47 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List If nested loops are used, the counted loop must be embedded into the infinite loop completely. Example To set up an infinite loop over segment 2 to segment 4 and a counted loop across segment 2 and segment 3: Set arming source to EXT-IN :ARM:SOUR EXT1 Set arming mode to started...
  • Page 48 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :DIG:PATT:LOOP:INF:STAR Long :DIGital[:STIMulus]:PATTern:LOOP:INFinite:STARt Form Set & Query Parameter SEGM1 | SEGM2 | SEGM3 | SEGM4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 *RST value SEGM1 Description Use this command to set up the destination segment. The infinite loop is ignored, if :ARM:SOURce is IMMediate (CONTINUOUS mode), since in continuous mode there has to be a jump back to the start of the pattern (always from segment 4 to segment 1).
  • Page 49 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :DIG:PATT:LOOP:LENG Long :DIGital[:STIMulus]:PATTern:LOOP[:LEVel[1]]:LENGth Form Set & Query Parameter 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 *RST value Description Use this command to set the number of segments to be repeated within the counted loop. Example See previous example (page...
  • Page 50 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Example To set up a repeating 2 –1 PRBS on OUTPUT 1: Set continuous mode :ARM:SOUR IMM Set segment 1 pattern length (last :DIG:PATT:SEGM1:LENG 1023 bit) to 1023 Set segment 2 to be ignored :DIG:PATT:SEGM2:LENG 0 Set segment 3 to be ignored :DIG:PATT:SEGM3:LENG 0...
  • Page 51 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List #2161000100010001000 Start of block Length of the length of the data Length of the data 10...00 16 bytes of data #011213 Start of block Replaces the data block length specification. Length is calculated automatically. 5 bytes of data 11213 N O T E...
  • Page 52 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List that you can therefore use the ASCII characters ‘1’ and ‘0’ to set individual bits to 1 and 0: DATA OUTPUT2 OUTPUT1 ASCII ignored D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 remains unchanged remains unchange Example Set continuous mode :ARM:SOUR IMM...
  • Page 53 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List • The segment length has a resolution that depends on the current set frequency/period. • The segment at the start of a counted loop has a minimum length of 2 times the resolution. Segment Length Resolution Pulse Period (length must be multiple of ...) <...
  • Page 54 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List n=0 Fill with 0 n=1 Fill with 1 n=2 Sequence = 101010101010101..n=4 Sequence = 110011001100110..n=6 Sequence = 111000111000111..n=8 Sequence = 111100001111000..and so on. NOTE The data length meets the same restrictions, than the segment length (see page 53).
  • Page 55 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List *RST value Description Use this command to enable and disable the automatic updating of the pattern generating hardware following a :DIG:PATT:SEGM[1|2|3|4]:DATA command. Disable the automatic updating if you want to set up new pattern data in the instrument without affecting the pattern which is currently being generated.
  • Page 56 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :DISP Long :DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe] Form Set & Query Parameter ON | OFF | 1 | 0 *RST value Description This command is used to turn the frontpanel display on and off. Switching off the display improves the programming speed of the instrument.
  • Page 57 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :MMEM:CDIR Long :MMEMory:CDIRectory Form Event Parameter ["directory_name"] *RST value Not applicable Description Use this command to change the current directory on the memory card. If you don’t specify a directory name parameter, the root directory is selected.
  • Page 58 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :MMEM:DEL Long :MMEMory:DELete Form Event Parameter "filename" *RST value Not applicable Description Use this command to delete file filename from the currently selected directory. Command :MMEM:INIT Long :MMEMory:INITialize Form Event Parameter ["A:"[,"DOS"]] *RST value Not applicable Description Use this command to initialize a memory card to DOS format.
  • Page 59 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :MMEM:STOR:STAT Long :MMEMory:STORe:STATe Form Event Parameter <n>,"filename"[,"A:"] *RST value Not applicable Specified Limits <n> = 0 to 4 (integer) Description Use this command to store a complete instrument setting from memory <n> to file filename in the current directory on the memory card. Memories 1 to 4 are the internal memories.
  • Page 60 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List *RST value Description Use this command to switch the complement OUTPUTs on or off. Example Switch on complement OUTPUT 1 :OUTP1:COMP ON Switch off complement OUTPUT 2 :OUTP2:COMP OFF Command :CORR[1|2]:EDELay Long [:SOURce]:CORRection[1|2]:EDELay[:TIMe] Form Set &...
  • Page 61 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Value coupling Amplitude = High – Low High – Low Offset = Range coupling Offset Description This command programs 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 enable the [:SOURce]:CURRent subsystem.
  • Page 62 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List execute the [:SOURce]:HOLD CURRent command to enable the [:SOURce]:CURRent subsystem. The available current range is limited by the specified voltage limits. Example Enable CURRENT subsystem :HOLD CURR Set OUTPUT 1 offset to 50 mA :CURR1:OFF 50MA Command :CURR[1|2]:HIGH...
  • Page 63 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :CURR[1|2]:LOW Long [:SOURce]:CURRent[1|2][:LEVel][:IMMediate]:LOW Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix A with engineering prefixes. –10 mA (50 Ω into 50 Ω) *RST value 3.8V Outputs (50 Ω into short): max. 152 mA typical Specified Limits 3.0V Outputs (50 Ω...
  • Page 64 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Description Use this command to set/read the High-level current limit. If you switch on current limiting, the High-level current cannot be set above the programmed limit. NOTE The current is NOT limited by the OUTPUT hardware, this is a software limit.
  • Page 65 Numeric Parameter Suffix Hz with engineering prefixes, or MHZ for Megahertz. *RST value 1.00 MHz Specified limits HP 81131A: 1 kHz to 400 MHz HP 81132A: 1 kHz to 660 MHz Value coupling Period = Frequency Description Use this command to set/read the pulse frequency. Select the frequency source for the pulse frequency using :TRIGger:SOURce.
  • Page 66 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List You cannot set the pulse frequency if you have selected the CLK IN connector as the frequency source (:TRIG:SOUR EXT). Example Select internal PLL as pulse trigger :TRIG:SOUR INT Set pulse frequency to 75 MHz :FREQ 75MHz Command :FREQ:AUTO...
  • Page 67 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :PHAS[1|2] Long [:SOURce]:PHASe[1|2][:ADJust] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix DEG or RAD. A parameter without a suffix is interpreted as RAD. *RST value Specified limits 0 to 360° constrained by delay and period limits. Value coupling Phase ×...
  • Page 68 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Specified limits 0.1 – 99.9%, depends on Width & Period. Value coupling Duty Cycle × Width = Period Description Use this command to program the dutycycle of the pulse signal. If you want to set an absolute pulse-width use [:SOURce]:PULSe:WIDTh[1|2].
  • Page 69 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List varied (rather than the phase-delay) use [:SOURce]:PULSe:DELay[1|2]:HOLD TIME. Example Set OUTPUT1 delay to 500 ns :PULS:DEL1 500NS Set OUTPUT 2 phase to 180° :PHAS2 180 DEG Hold OUTPUT 1 delay constant with :PULS:DEL1:HOLD TIME varying period Hold OUTPUT 2 phase constant with :PULS:DEL2:HOLD PRAT...
  • Page 70 Set OUTPUT 1 Dutycycle to 25% :PULS:DCYC 25PCT Command :PULS:PER Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:PERiod Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter Suffix S with engineering prefixes. 1 µs *RST value Specified limits HP 81131A: 2.5 ns to 1 ms HP 81132A: 1.5 ns to 1 ms...
  • Page 71 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Value coupling Frequency = Period Description Use this command to set/read the pulse period. Select the pulse period source using :TRIGger:SOURce. The currently selected source is programmed by this command. Note that the specified limits and available resolution depend on the selected source.
  • Page 72 SCPI Instrument Command List *RST value 100 ns Specified Limits HP 81131A: 1.25 ns to 999.9 µs HP 81132A: 0.75 ns to 999.9 µs Description Use this command to program the delay of the trailing-edge of the pulse relative to the start of the pulse period. This is an alternative method of programming the pulse-width.
  • Page 73 Note that the leading and trailing edges of the pulse have to fit within the defined pulse-width. Example Set OUTPUT 1 leading edge to 1.6 ns :PULS:TRAN1 1.6NS N O T E Selectable transition time is only available with HP 81131A. Command :PULS:TRAN[1|2]:TRA Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:TRANsition[1|2]:TRAiling Form Set &...
  • Page 74 Set & Query Parameter 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 *RST value Description Use this command to set/read the TRIGGER OUT position in pattern mode. The specified value selects a segment number for the HP 81130A. Command :PULS:TRIG[1]:VOLT Long [:SOURce]:PULSe:TRIGger[1]:VOLTage[:LEVel][:IMMediate] Form Set &...
  • Page 75 S with engineering prefixes *RST value 100 ns Specified Limits HP 81131A: 1.25 ns to 999.9 µs HP 81132A: 0.75 ns to 999.9 µs Description Use this command to program the width of the pulse signal. If you want to set width as dutycycle use [:SOURce]:PULSe:DCYCle[1|2].
  • Page 76 Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. *RST value 1.00 V Specified Limits HP 81131A: 0.10 Vpp to 3.80 Vpp HP 81132A: 0.10 Vpp to 2.50 Vpp Value coupling Amplitude High = Offset + Amplitude Low = Offset –...
  • Page 77 Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. *RST value 0.0 mV Specified Limits HP 81131A: –1.95 V to 3.75 V HP 81132A: –1.95 V to 2.95 V Value coupling Amplitude High = Offset + Amplitude Low = Offset –...
  • Page 78 Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. *RST value 500 mV Specified Limits HP 81131A: –1.90 V to 3.80 V HP 81132A: –1.90 V to 2.50 V Value coupling Amplitude = High – Low High – Low Offset = Range coupling...
  • Page 79 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List HP 81132A: –2.00 V to 2.90 V Value coupling Amplitude = High – Low High – Low Offset = Range coupling High-level Description This command programs the Low-level voltage of the OUTPUT signal. Note that to set the OUTPUT levels in terms of voltage, you first have to execute the [:SOURce]:HOLD VOLTage command to enable the [:SOURce]:VOLTage subsystem.
  • Page 80 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :VOLT[1|2]:LIM:LOW Long [:SOURce]:VOLTage[1|2]:LIMit:LOW Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix V with engineering prefixes. *RST value –500 mV Description Use this command to set/read the Low-level voltage limit. If you switch on voltage limiting, the Low-level voltage cannot be set below the programmed limit.
  • Page 81 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :STATus:OPERation This command tree accesses the OPERation status group. The OPERation status group is not used by the instrument therefore this command tree is redundant. :STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]? :STATus:OPERation:CONDition? :STATus:OPERation:ENABle :STATus:OPERation:NTRansition :STATus:OPERation:PTRansition Command :STATus:PRESet Long :STATus:PRESet Form Event...
  • Page 82 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :STATus:QUEStionable This command tree accesses the QUEStionable status group. The QUEStionable status group contains warning bits for voltage, current, time and frequency parameters. A warning occurs when the output signal could be out of specification due to the combined specification uncertainties of many parameters, although all parameters are set within their individually specified limits.
  • Page 83 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List 5. :STATus:QUEStionable:PTRansition Set & Query Form Numeric Parameter Not applicable *RST value 0 – 32767 Specified limits This command sets or queries the positive transition register in the Description QUEStionable status group. Command :SYST:ERR? Long :SYSTem:ERRor? Form...
  • Page 84 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :SYST:KEY Long :SYSTem:KEY Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric Parameter suffix No suffix allowed *RST value Not Applicable Specified limits Key Description No key pressed (Query only) DATA ENTRY 0 DATA ENTRY 1 DATA ENTRY 2 DATA ENTRY 3 DATA ENTRY 4...
  • Page 85 2. If you want to simulate full frontpanel operation, you must prevent the instrument from entering remote mode by using the REN line of the HP-IB to maintain local mode (LOCAL 7 in BASIC). If you do this, the :SYSTem:KEY command is the only command which works.
  • Page 86 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :SYST:PRES Long :SYSTem:PRESet Form Same as *RST Command :SYST:SEC Long :SYSTem:SECurity[:STATe] Form Set & Query Parameter ON|OFF *RST value Description C A U T I O N Do not switch on system security unless you are willing to erase the instrument settings stored in the instrument.
  • Page 87 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :SYST:SET Long :SYSTem:SET Form Set & Query Parameter Block data *RST value Not applicable Description In query form, the command reads a block of data containing the instrument's complete set-up. The set-up information includes all parameter and mode settings, but does not include the contents of the instrument setting memories, the status group registers or the :DISPlay[:WINDow][:STATe] The data is in a binary format, not...
  • Page 88 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :SYST:WARN:STR? Long :SYSTem:WARNing:STRing? Form Query *RST value Not applicable Description Use this command to read all the currently active warning messages. The warning messages are concatenated to form a single string with a ; as separator between the messages.
  • Page 89 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List sequence). This corresponds to selecting the event mode on the MODE/ TRG screen: PULSES Set a trigger count of 1 so that a single pulse period is generated for each arming event. BURST of Set a trigger count of 2 to 65504 so that a burst of 2 to 65504 pulse periods is generated for each arming event.
  • Page 90 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Influence of :TRIGger:COUNt and :TRIGger:COUNt:PULSes[1|2] in started burst mode: Set continuous mode :ARM:SOUR IMM Set Pulse mode TRIG:COUN 1 Prepare started mode :ARM:MODE STAR Set number of pulses on channel 1 to 20 :TRIG:COUN:PULS1 20 Set Burst mode with a length of 5 clocks, :TRIG:COUN 5 the number of pulses on both channels...
  • Page 91 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List Command :TRIG:COUN:PULS[1|2] Long :TRIGger[:SEQuence[1] | :STARt]:COUNt:PULSes[1|2] Form Set & Query Parameter Numeric *RST value Specified limits 2 to 65504 Description Use this command to set/read the number of pulses within a burst at OUTPUT 1 or OUTPUT 2. Examples To set STARTED BURST of 16 pulse periods and 6 Pulses at Out1, the burst is started by a positive level at the EXT INPUT:...
  • Page 92 IMMediate | INTernal[1] | EXTernal2 *RST value Description Use this command to select the pulse period source of the HP 81130A by selecting the source of the pulse period trigger signal: Pulse period sources set by :TRIG:SOUR Pulse period source...
  • Page 93 Programming Reference SCPI Instrument Command List...
  • Page 94 3Specifications In this chapter you will find the specifications of the HP 81130A Pulse Generator and its output modules HP 81131A and HP 81132A. At the end of this chapter, “Pulse Parameter Definitions” on page 111 provides detailed information on the definition of the pulse parameters used by the instrument.

  • Page 95: Chapter 3 Specifications

    EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). During the measurements against EN55011, the I/O ports were terminated with their nominal impedance, the HP-IB connection was terminated with the cable HP 10833B. When the product is connected to other devices, the user must ensure that the connecting cables and the other devices are adequately shielded to prevent radiation.

  • Page 96: Hp 81130A Specifications

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications HP 81130A Specifications General Environmental Conditions 0 °C to +55 °C Operating temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C Storage temperature: 95% r.h. up to 40 °C ambient temperature Humidity: Altitude: up to 2000 m Installation: Category II...
  • Page 97 Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Weight 8.5 kg Single Channel 9.2 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 operator position: LpA = 52 dB (5.9 bel) typical {47 dB (5.3 bel) at 23°C) typical}...

  • Page 98: Timing Specifications

    50 Ω load impedance. NOTE The HP 81130A is designed and recommended for an operation in the frequency range of 170 kHz to 400/660 MHz. However it can be operated in the extended range down to 1 kHz. Changes in specifications below 170 kHz are set in brackets [].
  • Page 99 Width The width can be entered as absolute width, duty cycle, or trailing edge delay. Width HP 81130A with HP 81131A HP 81130A with HP 81132A Width range: 1.25 ns to (period – 1.25 ns) 750 ps to (period – 750 ps) Resolution: 4 digits, 2 ps best case [0.05% of period]...
  • Page 100 HP 81130A Specifications Transition Times Measured between 10% and 90% of amplitude, except for ECL levels (20% and 80% of amplitude). Transition Times HP 81130A with HP 81131A HP 81130A with HP 81132A 800 ps or 1600 ps fixed Range: (selectable) ≤...

  • Page 101: Main Output Level Specifications

    Main Output Level Specifications Level parameters can be entered as high/low level in terms of voltage or current or offset/amplitude. Level HP 81130A with HP 81131A HP 81130A with HP 81132A Specifications 50 Ω ± 1% typ. 50 Ω ± 5% typ.

  • Page 102: External Input, External Clock/Pll Reference Input

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications External Input, External Clock/PLL Reference Input External Input The external input EXT INPUT is used as trigger/gate input in started and gated mode. It is sampled once per period. External Clock/PLL Reference Input The CLK-IN/REF input can either be used for external clock input or Phase Locked Loop (PLL) reference.
  • Page 103 Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Specifications of EXT INPUT/CLK-IN REF Input External clock/PLL Input Parameters External Input (EXT IN) reference (CLK-IN/REF) Connectors: SMA(f) 3.5 mm Termination voltage: –2.10 V to +3.30 V Termination voltage 50 mV resolution: Input Transitions: < 20 ns Maximum input –3 V to +6 V...

  • Page 104: Trigger Modes

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Trigger Modes Continuous Generate continuous pulses, bursts, or patterns. Externally Started Each active input transition (rising or falling) generates pulses, a burst, or a pattern. The trigger source can be selected from: • External Input • MAN key Externally Gated The active input level (high or low) enables pulses, bursts, or patterns.

  • Page 105: Output Modes

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Specification of Trigger Output This output provides one pulse per period with 50% duty cycle typically. In pattern mode, the trigger pulse can be set to mark the start of any segment. Trigger Output Specification HP 81130A Level (into 50 Ω):...
  • Page 106 Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Burst Mode Burst HP 81130A Burst count: 2 to 65504 2 to 65504 clocks Burst period Minimum number of clocks is twice the segment length resolution (see table “Patterns and Sequences”). Patterns and Sequences Patterns/Sequences Specifications...

  • Page 107: Human Interface

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications The following rules apply for pattern sequences: • The resolution of the segment length value depends on the frequency: Resolution Frequency in MHz Period in ns 333.4 ... 666.7 1.500 ... 2.999 166.7 ... 333.3 3.000 ... 5.999 83.4 ...

  • Page 108: Memory

    Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Help Key Displays a context-sensitive message about the selected parameter. Concept help for getting started is also available. If warnings or errors occur, the HELP key displays the warning/error list accordingly. Memory Non-Volatile Memory Actual setting is saved on power down. 4 user settings and 1 default setting are also stored in instrument.
  • Page 109 Specifications HP 81130A Specifications Programming Times (all checks and display off) Command Typical execution time Width, delay, transition times: 40 ms to 70 ms 100 ms to 260 ms Period within one range Period between different ranges ... in pulse/burst mode: 140 ms to 300 ms ...

  • Page 110: Pulse Parameter Definitions

    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 Period External Trigger Signal Trigger Delay Trigger Output...
  • Page 111 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Time Reference Point The time reference point is at the median of the amplitude (50% amplitude point on pulse edge): 100% Median Pulse Period The time interval between the leading edge medians of consecutive output pulses: Pulse Period Trigger Delay Interval between trigger point of the external trigger input signal and the...
  • Page 112 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 pulse and output pulse: Trigger Output...
  • Page 113 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions Transition Time Interval between the 10% and 90% amplitude points on the leading/ trailing edge: 100% 90% Amplitude Transition Time 10% Amplitude Linearity Peak deviation of an edge from a straight line through the 10% and 90% amplitude points, expressed as percentage of pulse amplitude: 100% Amplitude 90% Amplitude...
  • Page 114 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 edge for period jitter is the previous leading edge.
  • Page 115 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 ringing specification of 5% implies: •...
  • Page 116 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. Accuracy Window Repeatability Band...
  • Page 117 Specifications Pulse Parameter Definitions...
  • Page 118 Index transition time 114 Acoustic Noise Emission 98 trigger delay 112 Added at Output 1 47 Delay 70 Amplitude specification 100 definition 115 Delay% 69 Amplitude current 61 Deskew Amplitude voltage 78 specification 100 Automatic restart the instrument 47 Digital Channel Add 47 Dimensions 97 DIR 57 BURST...
  • Page 119 Index HP-IB Non-Volatile Memory 109 information 16 NRZ/RZ 56 Human Interface 108 Offset Infinite Loop 48 current 62 Instrument Setting 89 definition 115 Interchannel Delay voltage 78 definition 113 Operation Status 25 Output modes specification 106 Jitter definition 115 OUTPUT ON/OFF 60...
  • Page 120 Index Pulse Frequency 66 Skew definition 113 Pulse Levels definition 115 Specifications 95 burst mode 107 Pulse Parameter delay 100 definitions 111 deskew 100 Pulse Performance frequency 99 definition 116 general 97 Pulse Period 71 level 102 definition 112 memory card 109 source 94 output modes 106 Pulse Width 76...
  • Page 121 Index Trailing Edge definition 114 delay 73 Transition Filters 22 Transition Times 73 definition 114 specification 101 Transition Units 73 Trigger Delay definition 112 Trigger Modes specification 105 TRIGGER OUT level 75 mode 75 position 75 Value Coupling 44 Voltage Limits 82 Warnings 89 Warranted Performance 95 Warranty 98...
  • Page 122 Hewlett-Packard GmbH Copyright © 1998 Edition E1198 Printed in Germany, November 1998 <BAR CODE to go here> 81130-91011...
  • Page 123 Front Panel Controls DATA ENTRY CURSOR/ DIGIT MODIFY M A N nano RECALL PERIOD DELAY WIDTH PATTERN micro STORE Mega AUTOSET LEAD TRAIL HIGH L O W milli HELP kilo ON | OFF1 ON | OFF1 ON | OFF2 ON | OFF2 SHIFT ENTER LOCAL...

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