The Keysight M5300A is a high-performance PXIe RF arbitrary waveform generator delivering four directly synthesized RF channels across DC to 16 GHz with 2 GHz instantaneous bandwidth. This two-slot PXIe module combines direct digital I/Q modulation, real-time sequencing, and user-programmable FPGA resources to generate complex analog waveforms for RF and microwave test applications. With 1 GSample of waveform memory per channel and 38.4 GSa/s sample rate, it addresses demanding requirements in quantum computing, aerospace and defense, and advanced communications systems.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 4
• Frequency Range: DC to 16 GHz
• Instantaneous Bandwidth: 2 GHz
• Maximum Sample Rate: 38.4 GSa/s
• Waveform Memory per Channel: 1 GSample
• Modulation Type: Direct digital I/Q modulation
• Bus Interface: PXIe Peripheral Module (x8 Gen 3)
• Form Factor: 2 PXIe slots
– Key Features
• PathWave FPGA with approximately 25% user-configurable area; customer-accessible region reserves approximately 98% of CLB registers and 98% of LUTs for custom logic
• 8 trigger channels for precise synchronization
• Clock input and output for external timing reference
• Real-time Sequencing via PathWave Test Sync Executive enables transparent multi-mode synchronization and time-deterministic hardware execution across multiple instruments
• IVI.NET, IVI-C, and IVI-COM drivers for standard test environments
• Python programming interface
• Soft Front Panel (SFP) for basic operation, debugging, and driver call monitoring
– Typical Applications
• Quantum computing test and control
• Aerospace and defense RF system validation
• Advanced communications signal generation and modulation
• Complex arbitrary waveform synthesis
– Compatibility & Integration
The M5300A integrates with the Keysight M5000 Series modular ecosystem, including the M5200A PXIe Digitizer, M5201A PXIe Down Converter, and M5302A PXIe Digital I/O module for multi-instrument synchronized test solutions.
