The Keysight N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module provides bit-level access to baseband signal creation and analysis, bridging design and test cycles. It connects vector signal generators to digital systems, enabling creation and verification of complex modulated signals across a wide range of digital communication standards and custom formats. The module supports independent digital inputs and outputs with flexible data formatting, multiple clocking options, and interchangeable connector breakout boards for seamless integration into RF and baseband transceiver test environments.
Technical Specifications
Data Formats & Word Configuration
• Digital I/Q and digital IF (output mode only)
• Serial and parallel data transmission
• Parallel interleaved DDR support for IQ and QI data
• Variable word lengths: 4 to 16 bits
• Numbering formats: 2’s complement and binary offset
• Selectable MSB or LSB first bit ordering
Clocking Architecture
• Automatic resampling: 1 to 100 MHz (parallel mode), up to 400 MHz (serial mode)
• Internal, external, or DUT-sourced clock options
• Independent data input and output rates
• Adjustable clock-to-data skew
• Support for up to four clocks per sample
• Clock output: 2 Vpp into >5 kΩ load or 400 mVpp into 50 Ω load (100 kHz to 400 MHz)
Signal Interface
• Single-ended logic levels: LV-TTL, CMOS (1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V)
• Differential signaling: LVDS
• Primary interface: 144-pin Tyco Z-Dok+
• Breakout board options: 68-pin SCSI, 38-pin dual AMP Mictor, 100-pin dual Samtec, 20-pin and 40-pin dual 0.1 inch headers
• Z-Dok+ mating connector included for custom applications
External Clock Input
• SMA connector, 50 Ω impedance
• 0 dBm nominal, 1 to 400 MHz range
– Compatibility & Integration
The N5102A integrates with Keysight vector signal generators and baseband units including the E4438C ESG, E8267C/E8267D PSG, N5182B MXG, and N5172B EXG platforms (firmware C.03.60 or later with digital input/output option enabled).
