To generate signals using the N7625B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD software, you must have a properly configured PC and a properly configured instrument, as described in the following table.
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N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator |
Firmware: Version B.01.51 or later (how to upgrade) Required options: N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range) N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth) N5172B-660 (upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability) Recommended options: N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive) N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing) N5172B-1ER (flexible reference input, 1-50 MHz) N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise) N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth) N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range) N5172B-UNZ (fast switching for manufacturing environments) |
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N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector signal generator |
Firmware: Version B.01.51 or later (how to upgrade) Required options: N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range) N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth) N5182B-660 (upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability) Recommended options: N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive) N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing) N5182B-1ER (flexible reference input, 1-50 MHz) N5182B-1EQ (low power output for Rx testing) N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise) N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth) N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range) N5182B-UNZ (fast switching for manufacturing environments) |
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N5182A MXG signal generator |
Firmware: Version A.01.10 or later (how to upgrade) Version A.01.20 or later required for advanced capability (how to upgrade) Version A.01.44 or later if using with PXB (how to upgrade) Required options: N5182A-503 (250 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range) N5182A-6521 (Internal baseband generator, 60 MSa/sec, up to 48 MHz RF bandwidth) Recommended options: N5182A-6541 (Internal baseband generator, 125 MSa/sec, up to 100 MHz RF bandwidth) N5182A-4032 (calibrated AWGN) for testing with noise N5182A-UNV (enhanced dynamic range) N5182A-1EA (high power output) for PA testing N5182A-1EQ (low power output) for Rx testing N5182A-UNZ (fast switching) for manufacturing environments |
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E4438C ESG signal generator |
Firmware: Version C.05.81 or later (how to upgrade) Required options: E4438C-503 (250 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range) E4438C-601 (Internal baseband generator, 8 MSa memory) Recommended option: E4438C-4032 (calibrated AWGN) for testing with noise |
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N5106A PXB baseband generator and channel emulator |
Required options (both of the following bundles are required for verifying MIMO performance) N5106A-2B2 (2x2 MIMO baseband generation and channel emulation bundle) This bundle includes: N5106A-616 (6 DSP blocks on 3 baseband cards) N5106A-634 (4 I/O ports - 4 analog I/Q out and 4 digital I/O on 2 I/O cards) N5106A-EFP (Baseband generation) N5106A-JFP (Calibrated AWGN) N5106A-QFP (Fading with SISO channel models) N5106A-LTE (LTE MIMO software application bundle) This bundle includes: N5106A-TFP (LTE channel models) N7624B-6FP (N5106A connectivity) |
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M9381A PXIe vector signal generator (single-channel configurations) |
Driver: Version 1.4.400.0 or later Recommended options: M9381A-M05 (memory 512 MSa) M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 MSa) M9381A-1EA (high output power) M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz) M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz) Additional options to consider: M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz) Limitations: The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:
For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization. |
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M9381A PXIe vector signal generator (multi-channel synchronization) |
Driver: Version 2.1.000.0 or later Required options: Y1299A-001 PXI multi-channel/MIMO, reference solution kit
N7625B-U04 or greater (Signal Studio minor enhancement update, Option MEU) Required for 8-channel configurations: M9950A-1TP (Signal Studio software extension from 4 to 8 channels) Recommended options: M9381A-012 (LO sharing for phase coherency) Limitations: The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:
For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization. |
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Firmware: Version 5.0.14.0 or later Required options: M8190A-002 (2 channels) Recommended options: M8190A-DUC (digital upconversion) M8190A-14B (14-bit, 8-GHz max sample rate) or M8190A-02G (upgrade baseband generator memory from 128 MSa to 2 GSa) M8190A-AMP (5-GHz analog bandwidth) |
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E6610A remote radio head tester |
Firmware: Version 2.5.0 or later Required software: N5122A LTE TDD signal creation and analysis software |
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E6640A EXM wireless test set |
Software: Version E.16.06 or later Recommended options: E6640A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz) E6640A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz) Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications) Additional options to consider: E6640A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range) E6640A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity) |
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E6650A EXF wireless test set for femtocell |
Software: Version F.16.06 or later Recommended options: E6650A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz) E6650A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz) Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications) Additional options to consider: E6650A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range) E6650A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity) |
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M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver |
Software: Version M.16 or later Recommended options: M9420A-1EA (high output power) M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz) M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz) M9420A-M05 (memory 512 MSa) Additional options to consider: M9420A-506 (frequency range 6 GHz) M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports) M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports) |
1. Options 652 or 654 are not required if you are using the PXB to play your waveforms.
2. Option 403 is not required if you are using the PXB to play your waveforms. The PXB has a separate AWGN option that is included in the N5106A-2B2 bundle. To use AWGN on the ESG or MXG without the PXB, option 403 is required.
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Solution |
Instruments |
Requirements |
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Solution without Baseband Timing Alignment and RF Phase Coherence (Two signal generators driven from 10 MHz reference and the same trigger) |
Two N5172B EXGs Two E4438C ESGs |
N5172B EXG, N5182B MXG, and E4438C ESG: Same requirements as single antenna (see table above) |
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Solution with Baseband Timing Alignment, but without RF Phase Coherence (Two signal generators with baseband generator clock coherence, but without RF common LO) |
Two N5172B EXGs Two N5182B MXGs -or-
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N5172B EXG, N5182B MXG, and N5182A MXG: Same requirements as single antenna (see table above) E4438C ESG: Same requirements as single antenna (see table above), plus E4438C-HEC (provides external baseband generator clock input, which requires 200 - 400 MHz clock input signal) |
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One external ARB clock |
Working with E4438C ESG: N5181A with Option 501 (MXG analog signal generator, 250 KHz to 1 GHz) |
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Solution with Baseband Timing Alignment and RF Phase Coherence (Two signal generators with RF common LO and baseband generator clock coherence) |
Two N5172B EXGs -or- Two E4438C ESGs |
N5172B EXG, N5182B MXG, and N5182A MXG: Same requirements as single antenna (see table above), plus N5182A-012 (LO IN/OUT for phase coherency) E4438C ESG: Same requirements as single antenna (see table above), plus E4438C-HEC (provides external baseband generator clock input, which requires 200-400 MHz clock input signal) E4438C-HCC (provides 250 MHz to 4 GHz IN & OUT on the rear panel of the E4438C) E4438C-HBC (provides 4 GHz to 6 GHz IN & OUT on the rear panel of the E4438C, requires E4438C-HCC and E4438C-506, I-bar OUT and Q-bar OUT connectors will be removed from the rear panel) |
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Lock box plus external ARB clock or amplifier distribution |
Working with E4438C ESG: Z5623A-K10 (4-channel distribution amplifier, 250 MHz to 6 GHz) plus an N5181A with Option 501 (MXG analog signal generator, 250 kHz to 1 GHz) |
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Solution |
Instruments |
Requirements |
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All Real-Time MIMO Configurations |
Multiple N5172B EXGs |
Firmware: Version B.01.51 or later (how to upgrade) Required options: N5172B-660 (upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability |
To use the MSR feature you must have a properly configured instrument and software capabilities, as described in the table below. In addition, note the following:
MSR is a free upgrade to customers who have Basic capability.
Waveforms created with the E4438C's embedded applications (Options 400, 401, and 402) are not compatible with the MSR feature.
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Export/Import Software1 |
Instruments |
Hardware Requirements |
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N7600B W-CDMA/HSPA+ N7601B cdma2000/1xEV-DO N7602B GSM/EDGE/Evo N7612B TD-SCDMA/HSDPA N7617B WLAN2 N7624B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD3 |
N5182B MXG |
Best results require: N5182B-656 N5182B-023 N5182B-UNV MSR requires a minimum sample clock rate of 30.72 MHz. Refer to the N7625B technical overview for more information. |
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N5172B EXG |
Best results require: N5172B-655 N5172B-022 N5172B-UNV MSR requires a minimum sample clock rate of 30.72 MHz. Refer to the N7625B technical overview for more information. |
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N5182A MXG |
N5182A-652 or -654 N5182A-019 N5182A-UNV For firmware versions < C.01.60, N5182A-R2C, Internal Channel Correction, is required. N5182A-651 is not supported because MSR requires a minimum sample clock rate of 30.72 MHz. Refer to the N7625B technical overview for more information. |
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E4438C ESG |
E4438C-503, -504, or -506 E4438C-601 or -602 |
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M8190A AWG |
Refer to the M8190A hardware requirements above. |
1. You must purchase a valid Signal Studio software license for each of the component waveforms you want to use with the MSR feature.
2. Supports high-resolution waveform export, which requires minor enhancement update (MEU) N7617B-U02 or greater to playback MSR waveforms using the high-resolution component waveform.
3. Supports high-resolution waveform import/export, which requires minor enhancement update (MEU) N7624B-U04 or greater to playback MSR waveforms using the high-resolution component waveform.
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Instruments |
Capability/Configuration |
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RF Signal Generator |
Full envelope tracking control Includes timing alignment with optimum repeatability |
N5182B MXG X-Series N5172B EXG X-Series N5182A MXG |
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Limited envelope tracking control IQ waveform exported as file Envelope waveform directly downloaded to AWG No timing alignment |
M9381A PXIe VSG |
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Envelope Signal Generator |
Single-ended configuration |
33521A/B (firmware revision 3.03 or later) 33621A (firmware revision 1.07 or later) |
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Differential configuration |
33522A/B (firmware revision 3.03 or later) 33622A (firmware revision 1.07 or later) |
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Waveform |
Bandwidth |
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Physical Memory |
Additional HDD Space Required |
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10 ms |
20 MHz |
25 |
1 GB |
0.1 GB |
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100 ms |
20 MHz |
100 |
2 GB |
4 GB |
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160 ms |
20 MHz |
100 |
7 GB |
5 GB |
200 GB HDD with 2 GB free disk space at runtime (5 GB or higher recommended)
1024 x 768 screen resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended)
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64 bit) Standard and Enterprise Edition:
Microsoft Internet Explorer (8.0 or later)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (2. Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework)
(Requires Application Server role be installed on server.)
Keysight IO Libraries, version 17.1 or later (3. Downloading and Installing the Keysight IO Libraries Suite)
Windows 8.1 (Pro/Enterprise) (32/64 bit)1,2:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1 GB of memory minimum for the 32-bit version
2 GB of memory minimum for a 64-bit version
1.5 GB hard disk space (includes 1 GB for Microsoft .NET Framework and 65 MB for the Keysight IO Libraries)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (8.0 or later)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (2. Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework)
Keysight IO Libraries, version 17.1 or later (3. Downloading and Installing the Keysight IO Libraries Suite)
Keysight License Manager (4. Downloading and Installing the Keysight License Manager )
128 MB graphics memory with DirectX 9 graphics support (recommended)
Windows 7 (Professional/Ultimate/Enterprise)1,2:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1 GB of memory minimum for the 32-bit version
2 GB of memory minimum for a 64-bit version
1.5 GB hard disk space (includes 1 GB for Microsoft .NET Framework and 65 MB for the Keysight IO Libraries)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (8.0 or later)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (included with Windows 7) (2. Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework)
Keysight IO Libraries, version 17.1 or later (3. Downloading and Installing the Keysight IO Libraries Suite)
Keysight License Manager (4. Downloading and Installing the Keysight License Manager )
128 MB graphics memory with DirectX 9 graphics support (recommended)
Installed GPIB IO interface card, LAN interface card, or USB/GPIB interface connector
Keysight VISA
Microsoft Windows Installer version 2.0 or later
1 No support for Itanium64.
2 Signal Studio is compatible with the 64-bit operating system, but performs at the 32-bit speed.