Currently supported instruments for use with the SIGLENT USB-GPIB adapter
August 8, 2019
The SIGLENT USB-GPIB adaptor currently works with the following SIGLENT instruments: Multimeters – SDM3065X/SDM3065X-SC SDM3055/SDM3055-SC SDM3045X Function/Arbitrary waveform generators – SDG6000X Series SDG5000 Series SDG2000X Series SDG1000X Series SDG1000 Series Spectrum & vector network analyzers – SSA3000X Series SSA3000X Plus Series SVA1000X Series Oscilloscopes – SDS1000CFL
USB host connector power limits for instrumentation
June 14, 2019
SIGLENT instruments with USB ports can supply 500mA steady current at 5 V.
How to activate the SDG sweep marker function
May 31, 2019
The SIGLENT SDG6X series of arbitrary waveform generators feature a frequency marker function that will output a signal when the sweep output passes through a user-defined target frequency. This can be very helpful when synchronizing measurements with other instrumentation, like oscilloscopes, that have no other way of syncing up with the frequency sweep. To activate … Continued
SDG1X firmware 1.01.01.33R1 adds TrueArb capability
May 14, 2019
Starting at firmware version 1.01.01.33R1, the SIGLENT SDG1000X series of arbitrary waveform generators now feature TrueArb output capability. Traditional arbitrary waveform generators use DDS (direct digital synthesis) to create waveforms. This technique is very powerful, but at higher output frequencies, DDS begins to lose resolution because it will skip or drop output samples in order … Continued
SIGLENT SPA1010 Amplifier output control
January 15, 2019
The SIGLENT SPA1010 Amplifier can be a useful accessory for applications requiring higher voltage and/or current from a signal source like a SIGLENT SDG arbitrary waveform generator. The SPA features a power-on indicator LED, Short LED, a X10 indicator LED, and a set of switches on the front panel. To use: Connect the output of … Continued
Where do I find environmental, EMC, and other compliance information for your products?
January 10, 2019
Information regarding product compliance is available on the datasheet for each product. Contact your local Siglent office for more details if you have trouble finding what you need. You can also write info@siglent.com
Programmatically selecting a built-in arbitrary waveform with an SDG
January 3, 2019
The SDG series of arbitrary waveform generators have a number of built-in arbitrary waveforms including health-related waveforms like cardiac and math waveforms like sinc. To read the available waveforms, you can send the following string: STL? This will return a list similar to the following (the exact return data depends on the instrument model and firmware … Continued
SDG selection table
December 18, 2018
Here is a table showing the output protection on the SIGLENT SDGThere is the ‘short circuit’ protection in all our generators.(he output of the generator can be connected together, please see the attached pic) Series Channels Max Sine Frequency (MHz) Arbitrary Waveform Data Depth Resolution (Bits) Output Protection SDG800 1 30 16 kpts 14 SC (all), OVP … Continued
Are your instruments FCC compliant?
December 14, 2018
Test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC emissions limits per CFR 47, Part 15, para 15.103(c): https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2002-title47-vol1/pdf/CFR-2002-title47-vol1-sec15-103.pdf Specifically: “(c) A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment.”
Create an arbitrary waveform using Coordinate Mode with EasyWave software
August 24, 2018
There are a number of ways to create waveforms for arbitrary generators. The correct method depends on: The number of segments of the waveform? Required precision of the location of each sample? Complexity of the waveform? Is it a number of pulses or a number of complex curves/small details? For sequences of pulses/square waves or to … Continued