Spectrum Instrumentation 63xx series arbitrary waveform generators

Spectrum Instrumentation has released its 63xx series of high-performance arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs). Designed for demanding applications in radio frequency (RF) and microwave signal generation, they are aimed at engineers and scientists working in cutting-edge fields such as wireless communications, radar system development, quantum research and aerospace testing.

The AWGs deliver output rates up to 10 GS/s with 16-bit vertical resolution and bandwidths reaching up to 3.9 GHz, enabling true-to-life reproduction of wideband RF and microwave signals. Other features include single-ended or differential outputs with up to 4 V output swings; multichannel synchronisation for complex signal simulations across multiple outputs; and up to 8 GSample memory per channel for flexibility in waveform generation. These features make the AWGs particularly suited to applications that demand high signal quality over wide bandwidths, such as testing of communication standards like 5G and 6G, simulating radar echoes, or generating waveforms for experimental physics and quantum systems.

The flagship AWGs are available as PCIe cards with up to 10 GBps streaming, as well as standalone NETBOX units with easy control via Ethernet, connecting directly to laptops, PCs or company networks. In addition to their powerful hardware, they are supported by Spectrum’s comprehensive software suite, including drivers for Windows and Linux, as well as programming examples for languages like C/C++, Python, MATLAB and LabVIEW, plus Spectrum’s SBench 6 software for interactive operation.

The AWGs include a five-year warranty, free lifetime software/firmware updates, and support directly from Spectrum’s design engineers. They are suitable for integration into automated test systems.