Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced streaming and
multichannel synchronization functionality for its M8190A
high-speed arbitrary waveform generator. For engineers working on
applications like low-observable radar or high-density communications,
the new functionality makes testing more realistic with long playtime
and parallel signal generation for multi-emitter support.
By combining streaming functionality and the ability to synchronize up
to 12 channels, the M8190A makes it easy for engineers to take
simulation to the extreme. Now engineers can simulate an entire plane
flight instead of just milliseconds of flight data at a time. Real-time
events can influence signal scenarios, which makes testing as realistic
as possible. The M8190A now can generate waveforms while downloading new
waveforms into memory, which overcomes previous AWG limitations and
streamlines testing significantly. This new functionality is now part of
the M8190A product offering.
Before the addition of this new functionality, engineers could not
change AWG signal waveforms at runtime. Agilent’s unique ASIC allows the
M8190A to change amplitude, frequency and phase on the fly. That means
engineers no longer need to conduct time-consuming downloads to change
parameters. They can perform margin tests more efficiently by changing
the parameters during runtime.
Engineers working on applications that require multichannel support—like
radar testing, multi-emitter simulation and parallel-lane testing—can
benefit from the new M8192A synchronization module, a 1U AXIe unit.
“In addition to offering the best signal quality available, the M8190A’s
new capabilities give realistic testing a new spin,” said Jürgen Beck,
general manager of Agilent’s Digital Photonic Test Division. “It
overcomes traditional test bottlenecks and increases test efficiency and
repeatability. Our customers can now generate any signals they need for
as long as they need them, and as many signals as they need in the right
quality.”
Infinite playtime and the ability to change parameters on the fly are
made possible by software upgrades now included with M8190A shipments.
The M8192A synchronization module can be used on new or existing M8190A
AWGs.
U.S. Pricing and Additional information
The M8190A arbitrary waveform generator is available today with an entry
price of $79,000. Additional information is available at www.agilent.com/find/M8190.
High-resolution images are available at www.agilent.com/find/M8190_images.
The M8192A synchronization module is $14,500. Shipments will start in
October.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement
company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences,
diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company’s 20,500
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had
revenues of $6.9 billion in fiscal 2012. Information about Agilent is
available at www.agilent.com.
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