Keysight Technologies 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution Configuration Guide This configuration guide contains information to help you configure your 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis, Reference Solution and tailor the system to meet your requirements.
02 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide Table of Contents A. Select options for arbitrary waveform generator... 3 B. Select options for signal generator... 3 C. Select options for oscilloscope... 4 D. Select power meter and sensors... 4 E. Select options for signal analyzer... 4 F. Select smart mixer... 4 G. Select upconverter and downconverter... 5 H. Select accessories... 6 I. Select options for signal creation and analysis software... 6 J. Select options for signal acquisition software... 6 K. Select options for simulation software... 7 L. Select services... 7 M. Configurations... 7
03 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide Recommended options for 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis, Reference Solution indicated by For a visual representation of configurations, see section M. below. A. Select options for arbitrary waveform generator M8190A 12 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator Used to create analog differential baseband sigals and IF signals from the 81199A software. M8190A-BU1 M8190A-002 M8190A-14B M8190A-12G Bundle consisting of M9505A AXIe 5-slot chassis and M9536A AXIe embedded PC controller Arbitrary waveform generator, 2 channels 14-bit resolution with 8 GSa/s 12 GSa/s with 12-bit resolution M8190A-DUC Digital upconversion Enables direct generation of 5 GHz IF signals for driving upconverters directly. Using the PSG to upconvert the analog baseband signals to IF yields better EVM performance. M8190A-801 Microwave phase matched balun, 6.5 GHz, max SMA jack Useful for combining the differential IF signals of the M8190A into a single ended output when using the digital upconversion mode. M8190A-02G M8190A-SEQ Upgrade from 128 MSDa to 2 Gsa memory per channel Sequencer M8190A-810 Cable assembly coaxial-50 Ω, SMA to SMA, 457 mm length These are shorter versions of the cables below and may be useful depending upon the physical placement of the test equipment on the test bench or test rack. M8190A-811 Cable assembly coaxial-50 Ω, SMA to SMA, 1220 mm length 4 cables are needed to connect the differential baseband signals to the PSG. An additional set of 4 cables are useful for connecting to the LO/IF of the upconverter and downcoverter. B. Select options for signal generator 1. E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator Used to create IF signals from the M8190A Arbitrary waveform generator E8267D-520 Frequency range from 250 khz to 20 GHz This frequency range is sufficient for generating a wide range of IFs that may be needed in an R&D environment. E8267D-532 E8267D-544 Frequency range from 250 khz to 31.8 GHz Frequency range from 250 khz to 44 GHz E8267D-016 Wideband differential external I/Q inputs Enables upconversion of 2 GHz wide bandwidth signals. E8267D-UNX Ultra-low phase noise performance Useful for other modulation formats that have closely spaced OFDM subcarriers. This does not add significant improvements for 802.11ad applications. E8267D-UNY Enhanced ultra-low phase noise performance Useful for other modulation formats that have closely spaced OFDM subcarriers. This does not add significant improvements for 802.11ad applications. 2. N5183B MXG X-Series Microwave Analog Signal Generator Used as the LO for the Keysight and/or VDI upconverter and downcoverter N5183B-513 Frequency range, 9 khz to 13 GHz One needed for each upconverter or downconverter in the system. N5183B-520 N5183B-532 N5183B-540 Frequency range from 9 khz to 20 GHz Frequency range from 9 khz to 31.8 GHz Frequency range from 9 khz to 40 GHz N5183B-UNY Low phase noise Useful for other modulation formats that have closely spaced OFDM subcarriers. This does not add significant improvements for 802.11ad applications.
04 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide C. Select options for oscilloscope DSOS804A High-Defintion Oscilloscope Used to digitize the IF from the downconverter DSOS804A DSOS000-400 DSO S-Series: 8 GHz, 4-channel oscilloscope Memory - 400 Mpts/ch memory installed DSOS000-821 Precision BNC to SMA adapters (includes 2) A set of four adapters is useful for directly looking at differential baseband analog IQ signals. D. Select power meter and sensors Power Meter and Sensor for Making Calibrated Power Measurements at Millimeter Wave Frequencies N1911A V8486A V8486A-H02 Power meter - P-series, single channel Power sensor, waveguide, 50 to 75 GHz, 30 to +20 dbm V-Band power sensor, 50-75 GHz, 60 to 20 dbm E. Select options for signal analyzer N9040B UXA X-Series Signal Analyzer Other X-Series signal analyzers can be used which offer additional price/performance choices. Signal analyzer for making traditional swept-tuned measurements N9040B-508 N9040B-513 Frequency range, 3 Hz to 8.4 GHz Frequency range, 3 Hz to 13 GHz N9040B-526 Frequency range, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz Provides frequency coverage high enough to analyze a wide range of IF signals. N9040B-544 N9040B-550 N9040B-B2X N9040B-H1G N9040B-P50 Frequency range, 3 Hz to 44 GHz Frequency range, 3 Hz to 50 GHz Analysis bandwidth, 255 MHz Analysis bandwidth, 1 GHz Preamplifier, 50 GHz F. Select smart mixer M1971E Waveguide Harmonic Smart Mixer Used with signal analzyers to make measurements at millimeter wave frequencies. The smart mixers have a convenient waveguide interface. M1971E E-Band smart mixer The base smart mixer frequency range is 60 to 90 GHz. M1971E-003 E-Band smart mixer: Frequency range 55 to 90 GHz Enables traditional swept-tuned measurements at millimeter wave frequencies. The auxillery wideband IF output enables demodulation measurements when used with an oscilloscope.
05 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide G. Select upconverters and downconverters 1 Upconvert/Downconvert from IF to Millimeter Wave Keysight products N5152A-505 5 GHz IF/57-66 GHz upconverter N5152A-1E1 IF input step attenuator Useful for driving from a with no amplitude control. N1999A-505 5 GHz IF/57-66 GHz downconverter Virginia Diodes products N9029AV15 Millimeter-wave converter: V-band, 50 to 75 GHz N9029AV15-UDC Upconverter capability N9029AV12-UDC Millimeter-wave converter: E-band, 60 to 90 GHz N9029AV12-UDC Upconverter capability G1. Upconverter selection criteria Vendor Model Frequency range Output power level Built-in amplifier to increase output power Isolator to improve match Built-in filter to remove mixing image Keysight N5152A 57-66 GHz ~0 dbm χ χ χ VDI 2 N9029AV15-UDC 50-75 GHz ~ 25 dbm (~ 3 dbm with optional amp) G1. Downconverter selection criteria Vendor Model Frequency range Optimal input power range for EVM Built-in preamplifier to increase sensitivity Isolator to improve match Variable attenuator to optimize signal level at mixer Keysight N1999A 57-66 GHz 40 dbm to 25 dbm χ χ χ Keysight M1971E-003 55-90 GHz 15 dbm to 5 dbm VDI 2 N9029AV15 50-75 GHz 30 dbm to 15 dbm 1. Keysight offers several frequency converter options. The best choice depends on the specific application and the freqeuncies, power levels, etc. needed for the desired measurements. See the following tables for additional details. 2. The VDI converters are also available in other bands that may be useful for other projects. Note, E-Band overlaps V-Band for part of the channels used for 802.11ad, i.e. part of channel 2, channel 3, and channel 4.
06 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide H. Select accessories Additional Useful Items in The Lab N9029AV15-BF1 57.24 to 59.40 GHz filter, Channel 1 Useful removing unwanted spurs and images N9029AV15-BF2 59.40 to 61.56 GHz filter, Channel 2 Useful removing unwanted spurs and images N9029AV15-BF3 61.56 to 63.72 GHz filter, Channel 3 Useful removing unwanted spurs and images N9029AV15-BF4 63.72 to 65.88 GHz filter, Channel 4 Useful removing unwanted spurs and images N9029AV15-BF5 57.24 to 65.88 GHz filter, covers Channel 1 through Channel 4 Useful removing unwanted spurs and images N9029AV15-AMP 59 to 66 GHz amplifier, 20 db gain Useful for increasing signal level out of VDI converter N9029AV12-AM1 67 to 87 GHz amplifier, 20 db gain Useful for increasing signal level out of VDI converter N9029AH15 50 to 75 GHz horn antenna (V-band) Useful for making over-the-air measurements N9029AH12 60 to 90 GHz horn antenna (E-band) Useful for making over-the-air measurements I. Select options for signal creation and analysis software Wideband Waveform Creator and Analyzer software Used to create and analyze 802.11ad waveforms 81199A Wideband waveform software center 81199A-001 Wideband waveform creator 81199A-002 Wideband waveform analyzer 89600 VSA software not included but required (see below) 81199A-IAD Library for IEEE 802.11ad 81199A-DFP Access for unencrypted waveform Useful for post processing waveform using another tool like C++ or for loading into memory for playback. J. Select options for signal acquisition software 89600 VSA Software Flexible 89600 VSA software for general troubleshooting and debugging. This software provides connectivity to a variety of Keysight hardware and provides IQ samples to the 81199A software for analysis 89601B-200 Basic vector signal analysis Required for analysis with wideband waveform center software
07 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide K. Select options for simulation software SystemVue Software SystemVue software enables system level simulation of 802.11ad transmitters and receivers W1461BP SystemVue comms architect Not required for using the Wideband Waveform Center software W1915BP SystemVue mmwave WPAN baseband verification library Not required for using the Wideband Waveform Center software L. Select services Startup assistance PS-S10-100 PS-S20-100 PS-X10-100 Remote scheduled productivity assistance Daily instrument and application consulting with customer equipment. Recommended 3 to 5 days for initial system setup. Application specific technical assistance. Recommended 3 to 10 days of post sales application support. M. Configurations Signal creation & analysis overview Keysight SW (Signal Studio, SystemVue, VSA) Waveform M8190A Wideband arbitrary waveform generator I Q Differential analog baseband IQ Keysight N5152A Upconverter E8267D PSG N5183A MXG signal generator (Tx LO) IF: 5 GHz Demod Keysight N1999A Downconverter N5183A MXG signal generator (Rx LO) Infiniium oscilloscope IF: 5 GHz Acq'd Signal
08 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide Signal creation using the Keysight N5182A upconverter Keysight Software Signal creation using the Keysight N5182A upconverter Waveform M8190A Wideband arbitrary waveform generator IQ Generation I Q Differential analog baseband IQ Keysight N5152A Upconverter E8267D PSG IF generation IF: 5 GHz N5183A MXG signal generator LO N9029AH15 Horn antenna Signal creation using the VDI N9029AV12-UDC converter Keysight Software Signal creation using the Keysight N5182A upconverter Waveform M8190A Wideband arbitrary waveform generator IQ Generation I Q Differential analog baseband IQ E8267D PSG IF generation VDI N9029AV15-UDC Upconverter N9029AH15 Horn antenna IF: 16 khz to 9 GHz N5183A MXG signal generator LO N9029AV15-AMP Amplifier N9029AV15-BFx Filter Demodulation using Keysight downconverter Keysight SW N5183A MXG signal generator LO Keysight N1999A Downconverter Demod S-Series oscilloscope IF: 5 GHz N9029AH15 Horn antenna Acq'd Signal
09 Keysight 802.11ad Waveform Generation & Analysis Testbed, Reference Solution - Configuration Guide Demodulation & swept tuned analysis using Keysight M1971E smart mixer Keysight SW N9040B UXA signal analyzer Swept-tuned analysis N1911A power meter Demod S-Series oscilloscope Digitizer for demodulation measurements LO/IF M1971E smart mixer Aux wideband IF Out V8486A power sensor N9029AH15 Horn antenna Acq'd Signal Demodulation using VDI downconverter Keysight SW N5183A MXG signal generator LO VDI N9029AV15 Downconverter Demod S-Series oscilloscope IF: 16 khz to 9 GHz N9029AH15 Horn antenna Acq'd Signal
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