The M8198A Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) accelerates innovation by enabling more accurate and realistic signal generation across a wide range of applications—all within a single instrument. As the industry’s first deep-memory, wide-bandwidth, high-sample-rate AWG, it allows users to store and play long, detailed waveforms while maintaining exceptional flexibility for diverse modulation schemes.
Whether you are advancing 6G research, testing optical system components, tackling aerospace and defense applications, or developing high-speed digital transmission systems, the M8198A delivers the precision and performance required to power next-generation technologies.
Why Choose the M8198A
Powered by Keysight’s SiGe DAC technology, the M8198A offers the deepest memory and highest signal fidelity in the industry.
- Deep memory and high sample rate enable error-free advanced modulation testing with superior signal realism.
- A 128 GSa/s sample rate ensures generated waveforms accurately represent real-world signals.
- 8 GSa/channel memory minimizes truncation errors, allowing storage and playback of long, high-resolution waveforms.
The combination of deep memory, wide bandwidth, and superior signal integrity provides the most realistic representation of signals for 6G, mobile networks, and aerospace and defense applications.
What’s New in Rev. 2.0
The M8198A Rev. 2.0 release expands the platform’s capabilities with both software and hardware enhancements that extend its flexibility and performance envelope.
New –SEQ Option (Software)
Adds waveform sequencing capability, allowing users to efficiently build complex waveform scenarios by linking multiple segments. This feature improves setup efficiency, reduces memory usage, and provides enhanced control for advanced modulation and pattern-generation tasks.
Two-Module Synchronization (Software)
Introduces the ability to synchronize two M8198A AWG modules with a single clock module, enabling up to four phase-aligned data output channels. This simplifies multi-channel test configurations and ensures precise timing alignment for coherent or parallel signal generation.
High-Voltage Remote Heads (Hardware)
Adds new high-voltage remote heads that extend the output amplitude range and deliver improved signal integrity for demanding high-speed digital, optical, and aerospace/defense test environments.
Together, these Rev. 2.0 enhancements make the M8198A more capable and flexible than ever—addressing the evolving needs of next-generation communications, high-speed digital, and advanced research applications.
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