Compugen Pci Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide: P/N: 0045511 Reorder #: Mkt-Hwm-Cgpci02 0512

CompuGen PCI Hardware Manual
and Driver Installation Guide
P/N: 0045511
Reorder #: MKT-HWM-CGPCI02
0512
© Copyright Gage Applied Technologies 2005, 2006
Second Edition (March 2006)

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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................. iii
Preventing ESD.....................................................................................................................................................1
General safety summary ......................................................................................................................................2
Fundamental concepts..........................................................................................................................................3
Identifying your CompuGen PCI card ...............................................................................................................4
Driver installation guide ......................................................................................................................................5
CompuGen PCI Driver Installation ....................................................................................................................5
Installing a CompuGen PCI card (does not apply to CompuGen ISA cards).................................................7
CGTest software guide.......................................................................................................................................11
General CGTest Operation ...............................................................................................................................11
Generation Modes ............................................................................................................................................13
Waveform Configuration in CGTest ................................................................................................................14
Function Mode ...............................................................................................................................................14
Arbitrary Waveform Mode.............................................................................................................................15
Determination of Actual Waveform Length.....................................................................................................16
What you should receive with your CompuGen 4300 .....................................................................................17
CompuGen 4300 product introduction .................................................................................................................18
• 4 Simultaneous Output Channels ................................................................................................................18
• 300 MHz Conversion Rate..........................................................................................................................18
• Output Range ..............................................................................................................................................18
• Generation Modes.......................................................................................................................................18
• Free Run Mode .....................................................................................................................................18
• Triggered Mode ....................................................................................................................................18
• External Clock ............................................................................................................................................19
• External Trigger ..........................................................................................................................................19
• Digital Output Marker.................................................................................................................................19
• Link’n’Loop................................................................................................................................................19
• Multi-Card Systems ....................................................................................................................................19
CompuGen 4300 specifications............................................................................................................................20
CompuGen 4300 ordering information ................................................................................................................23
CompuGen 4300 block diagram...........................................................................................................................24
CompuGen 4300 connectors ................................................................................................................................25
CompuGen 4300 attenuator..................................................................................................................................26
What you should receive with your CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152...................................................27
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 product introduction ..............................................................................28
• 8 Simultaneous Output Channels ................................................................................................................28
• 150 MHz Conversion Rate..........................................................................................................................28
• Output Range ..............................................................................................................................................28
• Free Run Mode .....................................................................................................................................28
• Triggered Mode ....................................................................................................................................28
• External Clock ............................................................................................................................................29
• External Trigger ..........................................................................................................................................29
• Link’n’Loop................................................................................................................................................29
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 specifications.........................................................................................31
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 ordering information..............................................................................34
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 block diagram........................................................................................35
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 connectors .............................................................................................36
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What you should receive with your CompuGen 11G......................................................................................37
CompuGen 11G product introduction ..................................................................................................................38
• 1 GHz Conversion Rate ..............................................................................................................................38
• Output Range ..............................................................................................................................................38
• Free Run Mode .....................................................................................................................................38
• Triggered Mode ....................................................................................................................................38
• External Clock ............................................................................................................................................39
• External Trigger..........................................................................................................................................39
• Link’n’Loop................................................................................................................................................39
CompuGen 11G specifications.............................................................................................................................40
CompuGen 11G ordering information .................................................................................................................43
CompuGen 11G block diagram............................................................................................................................44
CompuGen 11G connectors .................................................................................................................................45
CompuGen 11G external clock jumper configurations ........................................................................................46
JP2 (pinout) ......................................................................................................................................................46
Clock configuration table .................................................................................................................................46
External clock input notes ................................................................................................................................46
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................................47
GaGe products....................................................................................................................................................48
ii Gage CompuGen PCI Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide

Preface
This manual provides detailed information on the hardware features of CompuGen PCI Analog Output cards.
This information includes specifications, block diagrams, connector descriptions, and memory architecture
descriptions.
In addition, this guide takes you through the process of installing your CompuGen card(s) and describes
available features.
Please note that this manual is not intended as a reference for CompuScope cards or CompuGen ISA cards. If
you did not receive the correct guide, please contact the factory for a replacement.
It is assumed that the reader is familiar with using PCs, Windows and PCI bus cards. No description is included
for these topics. If you are not comfortable with these areas, it is strongly recommended that you refer to the
relevant product guides.
To maintain the accuracy of the information contained herein, we reserve the right to make changes to this
manual periodically.
Note: For brevity, in this manual,
“CompuGen 4300” is abbreviated as “CG4300”
“CompuGen 11G” is abbreviated as “CG11G”
Gage CompuGen PCI Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide iii
Preventing ESD
Before installing or servicing this product, read the ESD information below:
CAUTION. Static discharge can damage any

! semiconductor component in this instrument.
When handling this instrument in any way that requires access to the on-board circuitry, adhere to the following
precautions to avoid damaging the circuit components due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Minimize handling of static-sensitive circuit boards and components.
2. Transport and store static sensitive modules in their static protected containers or on a metal rail. Label
any package that contains static sensitive boards.
3. Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap while handling
these modules and circuit boards. Do installation and service of static-sensitive modules only at a
static-free work station.
4. Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed on the work station surface.
5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible.
6. Do not slide the circuit boards over any surface.
7. Avoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering capable of generating
a static charge.
Preventing ESD 1
General safety summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products
connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Observe all terminal ratings.

To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for
further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of
that terminal.
Do not operate with suspected failures.

If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
2 General safety summary

Fundamental concepts
Arbitrary waveform generation is the superior method of modern high-speed signal generation. While
traditional analog signal sources may provide higher fidelity generation of a very limited class of signals (such
as sine waves), modern arbitrary waveform generators provide the flexibility to generate any signal imaginable!
Arbitrary waveform generation technology is based on the fact that a waveform can be represented by sequential
discrete values of its amplitude. The representation of a waveform improves with a larger number of discrete
values per waveform cycle and with a larger the number of bits in the integer value representing the amplitude.
An ideal scheme would provide an infinite number of discrete values per waveform cycle and an infinite number
of bits representing waveform values.
On an arbitrary waveform generator, the clock rate determines the conversion frequency of discrete values into
analog output voltages. A sequence of discrete values is stored in memory and clocked out to a Digital-to-
Analog Converter (DAC). The clock rate determines the conversion frequency of these discrete values into
analog voltages and thus the signal frequency. The same digital pattern in memory can produce a waveform of
different frequency by changing the clock frequency. The inherent advantage of digital to analog conversion
technology is that a digital pattern, and therefore any arbitrary waveform, may be created by software and then
uploaded to the DAC memory. Consequently, any digital pattern may be created with the appropriate software.
The power of arbitrary waveform generation enables the easy computer-based creation of real life, non-periodic,
asymmetric signals. It is possible to easily simulate real signals, with noise, jitter, spikes, and other signal
anomalies simply by writing down their defining equation.
The GaGe CompuGen family of PC-based arbitrary waveform generators offers a wide range of channel counts
and output rates to suit a variety of applications. Software Development Kits (SDKs) enable the user to easily
create and tailor waveforms to suit application requirements.
Fundamental concepts 3
Identifying your CompuGen PCI card
For future reference, you should record the following information about your card on the copyright page found
at the front of this guide.
CompuGen PCI model

The CompuGen model number can be found on the bottom-right corner of the card as shown below. In this
example, we are using a CompuGen 4300.
Figure 1: CompuGen PCI Model Number
4 Identifying your CompuGen PCI card

Driver installation guide
This section describes how to install the drivers and software for your new CompuGen PCI hardware.
Please note that due to the various versions of operating systems supported by GaGe, the screen captures serving
as illustrations in this manual may differ from what you will see on your screen. These discrepancies are not
important.
CompuGen PCI Driver Installation

Insert the GaGe Software Disk containing the CompuGen PCI Drivers into your CD drive. Navigate to your CD
drive and double-click on the setup.exe file to start the installation. Please note that it will NOT AutoRun.
The CompuGen PCI Driver installation is a standard install. The most important screens of the CompuGen PCI
Driver Install Wizard are shown below.
Figure 2: First screen of the CompuGen Install Wizard
Driver installation guide 5

By default, the drivers will be installed in the O/S system drive:\Program Files\Gage\CompuGen\ directory.
Alternately, you can choose a destination directory of your preference.
Figure 3: Destination folder screen of the CompuGen Install Wizard
In order to proceed with the installation of the CompuGen hardware, you must shut down your computer. Once
the CompuGen PCI driver has been installed, you will be asked whether you want to restart your computer
immediately, or you may choose to restart your computer later. Please note that you will need to fully power
down your PC in order to install your CompuGen PCI hardware. Select No to avoid a superfluous restart.
Figure 4: Last screen of the CompuGen installation
After installing the drivers, proceed with the installation of your CompuGen hardware. The CGTest software
and CompuGen PCI SDKs are installed during the installation of the CompuGen PCI Windows drivers. They
will be ready to use once you have installed your CompuGen hardware.
6 Driver installation guide

Installing a CompuGen PCI card (does not apply to CompuGen ISA cards)
These hardware installation instructions are for the following CompuGen PCI cards: CompuGen 4300,
CompuGen 8150, CompuGen 8152, and CompuGen 11G.
Please refer to page 1 for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures before installing your CompuGen
card(s).
1 Refer to the section within this manual called Driver installation guide on page 5 for instructions on
installing Windows drivers for the CompuGen PCI card.
You must install the Windows drivers for your CompuGen PCI card prior to installing the
CompuGen hardware in your PC. Windows drivers are supplied with the product on CD.
2 Once the CompuGen PCI Windows drivers have been installed, power off your PC.
3 Open your PC’s cover.
Figure 5: Opening your PC’s cover
Installing CompuGen PCI cards 7

4 Select an unused full- or mid-sized 5 Volt PCI expansion slot.
Please note: If you are installing a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 and will be using the auxiliary
connector bracket, you will need a full- or mid-sized PCI expansion slot for the main card and an
adjacent slot or bracket location for the auxiliary connector bracket.
Figure 6: Selecting a PCI slot
5 Unscrew the screw holding the slot’s backplate and remove it. Keep the screw, as you will need it in
subsequent installation steps.
Figure 7: Removing the backplate
8 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

6 Step for CompuGen 4300, CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 without auxiliary connector
bracket, or CompuGen 11G:
The CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 can be used without the auxiliary connector bracket if you
do not require external triggering, external clocking, or digital output functionality. If you are installing
a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 with the auxiliary connector bracket, please proceed to step #7.
If you are installing a CompuGen 4300, a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 without the auxiliary
connector bracket, or a CompuGen 11G, simply insert the card into the empty slot and proceed to step
#8.
Figure 8: Inserting a single CG4300, CG8150 or CG8152 (without auxiliary bracket), or CG11G

7 Step for CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 when using auxiliary connector bracket:
If you are installing a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 with the auxiliary connector bracket, you
must first make the physical connections between the CG8150/CG8152 and the auxiliary connector
bracket. The auxiliary connector bracket comes with three mini coaxial cables attached. Please
connect the male SMA connectors on the end of each coaxial cable to the appropriate female SMA
receptacle on the CG8150/CG8152. The length of each cable indicates its corresponding receptacle, as
shown in the diagram below. Next, insert the main card into the PCI slot and insert the auxiliary
bracket into an adjacent bracket location.
Figure 9: Inserting a single CG8150 or CG8152 with the auxiliary connector bracket
8 After making sure that the card is properly seated, screw the card to the chassis.
Please note: If you are installing a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 with the auxiliary connector
bracket, you must also screw in the auxiliary bracket.
9 Repeat steps as necessary if installing more than one CompuGen PCI card.
10 Close the PC’s cover and turn the main power switch back to ON. Provided that you have installed
your CompuGen PCI drivers prior to installing your CompuGen PCI hardware, the card will be
recognized by your PC once Windows starts-up.
CG4300
11 Proceed to the section CGTest software guide on page 11 for instructions on operating your CompuGen
PCI card using CGTest.
12 (Optional) When writing your own program using one of the GaGe Software Development Kits
(SDKs), please refer to the CompuGen PCI SDK manual for information on usage of the SDK.

CGTest software guide
This section shows you how to use the CGTest software that was installed with your CompuGen PCI Windows
drivers.
CGTest is able to generate simple repetitive waveforms (sine, square, triangle) in addition to a previously
constructed arbitrary waveform. Front panel controls allow easy CompuGen parameter adjustment and
operation control.
General CGTest Operation

To run CGTest, select CGTest from the Start Æ Programs Æ Gage menu.
When CGTest starts, you will see the following window. CGTest will detect any and all CompuGen PCI cards
that you have installed in your PC, and show you all the available channels for each card. In this example, we
are using a CG4300.
There are two methods of waveform configuration in CGTest: Function Mode and Arbitrary Waveform Mode.
We will explain the two methods in detail later on in this section. First, we will describe the controls that are
common for both methods of waveform configuration.

You can adjust the controls for any one of the channels on your CompuGen PCI card by selecting the
appropriate channel tab. In order to actually generate a waveform, you must enable the channel by using the
Enable checkbox. Channel 1 is enabled by default and any other available channels are disabled by default.
The controls that appear on the bottom third of the CGTest window govern the overall operation of the
CompuGen PCI hardware, and so apply to all output channels.
You can change the conversion rate by making a selection from the Conversion rate pull-down menu.
Please note: When selecting External Clock (Ext.clk), you must make sure that your external clocking signal is
connected to the CompuGen card’s external clock input connector. Furthermore, you must ensure that your
clocking signal conforms to the external clocking requirements of your CompuGen PCI card. The external
clocking requirements are listed in the product specifications.
The Actual Length indicator displays the actual length of the generated waveform. The actual length is
specified in samples so that the waveform duration can be calculated by dividing the actual length by the
conversion rate. For example, a waveform with an actual length of 600 points that is generated at a conversion
rate of 300 MHz will have a duration of 600 ÷ 300 MHz = 2 microseconds. As described later, determination of
the actual length is dependent upon the number of active channels and upon the waveform configuration
method.
Clicking on the Close button terminates all waveform generation and exits CGTest.

Generation Modes
The CompuGen card can be operated in two generation modes: Free Run Mode and Triggered Mode. You can
select either Free run or Triggered from the Generation mode pull-down menu. For more information on the
Free run and Triggered generation modes, refer to the section Generation Modes on page 18, 28, or 38.
In Free Run Mode, only the Generate and Stop buttons are active. Generate will start continuous, repetitive
waveform generation. Clicking on Stop will immediately stop waveform generation.
When you select Triggered from the Generation mode pull-down menu, operation of the Generate button
changes slightly. When the Generate button is clicked, the CompuGen card is armed to await repetitive
external trigger events. Generation of a single waveform is initiated by a single trigger event. After generation
of a waveform, the CompuGen card rapidly re-arms itself to await another trigger event.
A Trigger event is defined as the detection of a rising TTL signal edge on the external trigger input OR the
action of clicking the Man.Trig. button, which becomes active in Triggered Mode. Both external trigger events
and clicking the Man.Trig. button are processed identically and both initiate generation of a single waveform.
Pressing the Stop button aborts all waveform generation.

Waveform Configuration in CGTest
There are two methods of waveform configuration in CGTest: Function Mode and Arbitrary Waveform Mode.
You can switch between the two modes by selecting the Function or Arbitrary radio buttons. The default
setting for all channels is Function Mode.
Function Mode
Function Mode allows the generation of three simple waveforms: a sine wave, a square wave, and a triangle
wave. Control of the parameters governing the creation of waveforms in Function Mode appear in the top
two-thirds of the CGTest window and are described below.
The default waveform configuration method is Function Mode. You can change the type of waveform
generated by making a selection from the Waveform pull-down menu.
Cycle – Length of the waveform cycle in points. The resulting waveform frequency is displayed to the right of
the control. The waveform frequency is calculated simply as the conversion rate divided by the number of
points in the cycle. Since the external clock rate is not known by CGTest, the signal frequency is not displayed
in external clock mode.
Amplitude, % – The amplitude of the waveform relative to full scale (span = 25%-100%)
Phase, deg – Initial phase of the waveform in degrees (span = 0-359)
Offset, % – DC offset of the waveform relative to full scale (span = ±100%)
Pattern Length – In Function Mode, the pattern length is adjustable in increments equal to the number of points
in the cycle. By adjusting the pattern length, therefore, you can create a waveform with an integral number of
cycles.

Arbitrary Waveform Mode
Arbitrary Waveform Mode allows the generation of completely arbitrary waveforms that have been previously
constructed as ASCII text files. These text files may have been prepared using a powerful equation editor such
as Microsoft Excel.
You can select Arbitrary Waveform Mode by clicking on the Arbitrary radio button. You will then be
prompted to load a custom waveform file. Please note that waveform file must be a .txt file containing one
column of data values between 0 and 4095. 0 corresponds to positive full scale, 4095 corresponds to negative
full scale, and 2048 corresponds to 0 Volts. The total number of data values should be a multiple of 16 and be at
least 64 points.

Once you have selected a .txt file, the complete file name is displayed in the File: indicator.
To the right of the file indicator is a browse button ( ), which allows selection of another .txt file.
Pattern Length – In Arbitrary Waveform Mode, the pattern length is not adjustable and simply indicates the
number of points on the currently loaded .txt file.
Determination of Actual Waveform Length

The waveforms generated on all enabled channels will always contain the same number of points, and will be
generated at the same conversion rate. The number of points in all generated waveforms is displayed in the
Actual length indicator. Although all generated waveforms will have the same length, the length of the patterns
created on different channels may have different lengths, as shown in the Pattern length indicator for each
channel. In the event that pattern lengths vary amongst different channels, CGTest will limit the actual length to
the shortest pattern length amongst all enabled channels.
For instance, let us assume that the pattern created on channel 1 is a single sine wave cycle with a cycle length
of 1000. The pattern length on channel 1 is therefore 1000. Furthermore, suppose that an arbitrary waveform
with a pattern length of 800 points has been loaded on channel 2. If both channel 1 and channel 2 are enabled,
CGTest will select the smaller of the two pattern lengths and will display an actual length of 800. Please note
that in this example the 1000 point sine wave cycle will be truncated to 800 points. Consequently, if the
CompuGen card is operated in Free Run Mode, the sine wave output on channel 1 will be distorted since only
80% of the cycle is repeated. In order to avoid this distortion, the user may add two-hundred 0s at the end of the
.txt file that was loaded on channel 2 (zero-padding).

What you should receive with your CompuGen 4300
If you order a CompuGen 4300 card, you should receive the following articles:
• One CompuGen 4300 card
• Standard items included with each CompuGen 4300 card

Gage CompuGen PCI Drivers, CGTest software, and CompuGen PCI SDKs
The GaGe Software Disk contains the software drivers you need to
operate your CompuGen PCI hardware. It also contains the CompuGen
PCI Hardware Manual and Driver Installation Guide, in PDF format.
This CD also contains the CGTest software, as well as the C/C++,
LabVIEW, and MATLAB SDKs for your CompuGen PCI cards.
Warranty card
Carefully inspect these articles before proceeding further. If you find any damage caused by transportation,
please report it to the organization from which you purchased the CompuGen card.
CompuGen 4300 17
CompuGen 4300 product introduction
The CompuGen 4300 is a 300 MHz, 4-channel, 12-bit analog to digital waveform generator card for the PCI
bus. The CompuGen 4300 is a fully Plug’n’Play-compliant PCI card. Its main performance features are:
• 300 MHz maximum digital-to-analog conversion rate
• 12-bit DAC resolution
• A 4 MegaSample (MS) on-board memory buffer shared equally among 4 channels (1 MS per channel)
• Multi-card operation for up to 16 output channels
CompuGen 4300 feature description:
• 4 SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUT CHANNELS

The CompuGen 4300 is equipped with 4 high-speed 12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) chips.
Each DAC chip is clocked by the same conversion clock signal for simultaneous generation on all 4
channels. While each of the 4 channels may generate its own distinct waveform, corresponding samples
from each waveform are generated simultaneously. This simultaneous clocking of all 4 channels is
crucial for the generation of phase-sensitive signals such as: the simulation of 3-phase power signals, and
the simulation of In-phase and Quadrature (I&Q).
• 300 MHz CONVERSION RATE

The CompuGen 4300 uses a high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that operates at a maximum
clock frequency of 300 MHz - a new sample is output every 3.33 nanoseconds.
An on-board crystal oscillator ensures timebase accuracy and long-term thermal stability.
• OUTPUT RANGE
The CompuGen 4300 provides an output of ±0.87 Volt into a 50 Ω load. For smaller signal generation,
the CompuGen 4300 is equipped with a software-programmable output attenuator that allows up to
31.5 dB attenuation of the normal signal in ½ dB increments. The output stage has a high slew rate. The
12-bit vertical resolution means that up to 4096 different discrete output voltage levels may be generated.
The CompuGen 4300 expects a 50 Ω load so that 50 Ω coaxial cables are correctly impedance-matched
and signal reflections are eliminated. If, however, a high impedance load is used, the output voltage will
double so that the ±0.87 Volt output range becomes a ±1.74 Volt output range.
• GENERATION MODES
The CompuGen 4300 may be operated in two distinct generation modes: Free Run Mode and Triggered
Mode.
• FREE RUN MODE
Free Run Mode is provided for the generation of continuous repetitive signals with the
CompuGen 4300. In Free Run Mode, the on-board memory of the CompuGen 4300 is seamlessly
and endlessly looped during signal generation. For example, a single cycle may be uploaded to
CompuGen 4300 memory and looped in order to create a continuous sine wave signal.
In Free Run Mode, signal generation is initiated from software. For instance, from the CGTest signal
generation software, generation is initiated by the click of a button. Alternatively, a user-developed
program may initiate signal generation upon occurrence of some other timed event.
• TRIGGERED MODE
In Triggered Mode, the CompuGen 4300 is configured to generate its pre-programmed waveform in
a single-shot fashion - once every time a trigger event occurs. The trigger circuitry is automatically
re-armed in hardware after single-shot waveform generation in order to await another trigger event.
Since it is done in hardware with no software interaction required, trigger re-arm is lightening-fast.
By issuing multiple triggers, therefore, the user can easily create waveform bursts.
The source of the trigger event can be a software trigger or an external trigger signal. Using external
triggering, the CompuGen 4300 generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a
18 CompuGen 4300
TTL pulse at the external trigger input. Using software triggering, the generation of a single-shot
waveform occurs when a software command is issued.
• EXTERNAL CLOCK
External clocking functionality is a standard feature of the CompuGen 4300. External clocking allows
the user to clock the DAC directly with a supplied clocking signal. This is necessary when signal
generation must be synchronized with an external reference signal.
In External Clock Mode, a new sample is generated by the CompuGen 4300 upon every rising edge of the
supplied TTL clocking signal. This direct external clocking method is preferred since alternate methods
that employ Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL), or re-clocking circuitry can lead to missed or extra clock pulses.
The external clocking signal must be a TTL signal with 50% duty cycle. The user must ensure that the
external clocking frequency is between 1 MHz and 300 MHz.
• EXTERNAL TRIGGER
The CompuGen 4300 comes equipped with an SMA external trigger input. The external trigger input is
used only when the CompuGen card is operated in Triggered Mode. In Triggered Mode, the CompuGen
card generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a TTL pulse at the external
trigger input.
• DIGITAL OUTPUT MARKER

The CompuGen 4300 comes equipped with an SMA connector that provides a digital Output Marker
signal. The Marker output produces a TTL signal with a TRUE level of 1.3 V and a FALSE level of
0 Volts, assuming 50 Ohm terminating impedance. The main usage of the Marker Output is for creating
digital signals that may be used as external trigger source for other devices, such as a CompuScope
digitizer card. Software control allows placement of a Marker pulse that is 4 samples wide and that
occurs during pattern generation. The Marker position may be specified with a resolution of 4 samples
anywhere within the CompuGen pattern. The Marker position value specifies the position of the falling
edge of the Marker Pulse. For instance, consider a pattern of length 8192. A Marker position of 0 will
cause the Marker output to generate a digital Marker pulse at the beginning of the pattern. Similarly, a
Marker position of 4096 will create an Output Marker pulse in the middle of the pattern, while a Marker
position of 8180 will create a Marker pulse near the end of the pattern.
CGTest is equipped with a digital control that is used to position (with a resolution of 4 samples) a
marker pulse at any time during output waveform generation.
Output Marker positioning is similarly controllable from any CompuGen SDK.
• LINK’N’LOOP
The CompuGen 4300 supports Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern segments to be
uploaded to the CompuGen’s on-board memory for later selective generation. Link’N’Loop Mode is
significantly more complex than normal CompuGen mode and so should be used only by users who are
already comfortable with normal CompuGen operation. Link’N’Loop Mode is accessible using only the
CompuGen Software Development Kits and so is comprehensively documented within the CompuGen
SDK manual.
The advantage of Link’N’Loop Mode is that waveforms need not be sequentially uploaded to the
CompuGen card during a generation session. Instead, waveform segments may be preloaded onto the
CompuGen 4300 and then the user may rapidly switch between different segments during generation. In
Link’N’Loop Mode, the CompuGen on-board memory is segmented and filled with waveform segments
of equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 4300, which has 1M of pattern memory per
channel, up to 1024 waveform segments of 1024 points each may be pre-loaded into CompuGen memory
for later generation. Different triggering and looping conditions may be pre-selected for each
Link’N’Loop segment. Segment configurations are pre-loaded so that, during generation, the user may
switch between different waveform segments with no software interaction required.
• MULTI-CARD SYSTEMS
Up to 4 multiple/independent CompuGen 4300 cards can be installed if more than four output channels
are needed. PCs with up to 16 high-speed output channels can therefore be configured.
CompuGen 4300 19
CompuGen 4300 specifications
PLEASE CHECK THE GAGE WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PCI bus compatible PC with at least one free PCI slot, 128 MB RAM, 50 MB hard disk and SVGA video.
SIZE
Single-slot mid-sized PCI card
POWER REQUIREMENTS
+5 V 2.5 Watts*
+3.3 V 8.4 Watts*
+12 V 2.6 Watts*
-12 V 1.2 Watts*
Total = 14.65 Watts. (*using worst-case waveform on all channels)
DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION

Outputs: 4 per card
Output Range: ±0.87 V
(1.74 Vp-p) single-ended output into 50 Ω
On-board programmable attenuator with
up to 31.5 dB attenuation in ½ dB increments
Output Coupling: DC
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Resolution: 12 bits
Accuracy: ±3% excluding offset
Analog Output Bandwidth: Better than 100 MHz
Connector: SMA
Generation Modes: Free Run Mode (continuous looping)

Triggered Mode (single-shot)
Conversion Rates: 300 MHz, 150 MHz, 75 MHz
Memory Buffer Depth: 4M samples total, 1M per channel
Record Length: 16 samples minimum
1M samples maximum
Record Length Increment: 16 samples
Output Frequency: 150 MHz to 75 Hz
Rise Time: 2.5 nanoseconds, typical

Fall Time: 2.5 nanoseconds, typical
CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR STABILITY

Long Term: ±20 ppm
20 CompuGen 4300
TRIGGER
Source: External or Software
External Trigger Level: TTL
Trigger Slope: Rising
Connector: SMA
EXTERNAL CLOCK
Clock Frequency: Maximum 300 MHz
Minimum 1 MHz
Voltage Level: TTL
Duty Cycle: 50%
Connector: SMA
Selection: Software-selectable
DIGITAL OUTPUT MARKER

One synchronizing digital output is provided on the digital Output Marker SMA connector.
A 4-sample-wide TTL Marker pulse may be positioned, with a resolution of 4 samples, at any time during
output waveform generation.
Connector: SMA
LINK’N’LOOP
The CompuGen 4300 supports Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern segments to be uploaded to
the CompuGen’s on-board memory for later selective generation.
In Link’N’Loop Mode, the CompuGen on-board memory is segmented and filled with waveform segments of
equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 4300, which has 1M of pattern memory per channel, up to
1024 waveform segments of 1024 points each may be pre-loaded into CompuGen memory for later generation.
All Link’N’Loop segment configuration parameters are uploaded before Link’N’Loop generation so that no
software interaction is required to switch amongst segments.
MULTI-CARD SYSTEMS
Maximum No. of Cards: 4
Operating Mode: Multiple/Independent
PCI BUS INTERFACE

Plug-&-Play: Fully supported
Bus Width: 32 bits
Bus Speed: 33 MHz
Compatibility: 5 Volt PCI-compliant slot
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature:
Operating: 0 degree Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius standard
Non-Operating: -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius extended
Humidity:
Operating: 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Non-Operating: 5% to 95% (no condensation)
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
CGTest Software
CompuGen 4300 21
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KITS (SDK)
• CompuGen PCI SDK for C/C++ for Windows
• CompuGen PCI SDK for MATLAB for Windows
• CompuGen PCI SDK for LabVIEW for Windows
WARRANTY
One year parts and labor
All specifications subject to change without notice.
22 CompuGen 4300
CompuGen 4300 ordering information
Hardware, upgrades & options
Product Order No.
CompuGen 4300 800-100-430
CompuGen 4300 23
CompuGen 4300 block diagram
Figure 10: CompuGen 4300 block diagram
24 CompuGen 4300
CompuGen 4300 connectors
CompuGen cards generate and receive all signals (digital and analog) on SMA connectors. The function of each
SMA connector is shown below.
Figure 11: Connectors for the CompuGen 4300
CompuGen 4300 25
CompuGen 4300 attenuator
The CompuGen 4300 is equipped with an on-board signal attenuator that may be used to optimally exploit the
12-bit resolution of the CG4300 by reducing the effective output range. The unattenuated output range of the
CG4300, accounting for the 1.2 dB insertion loss introduced by the attenuator circuitry, is
+/- 1 Volt × 10 -(1.2 dB)/20 dB = ± 0.87 Volts,

which is spanned by 212 = 4096 different discrete output levels. This gives a minimum output voltage step of
1.74 V/4096 = 0.43 mV. The attenuator allows the reduction of this minimum step amplitude by a factor of
more than 30 dB.
The CG4300 attenuator reduces the effective output range so that the 4096 levels span a lower effective output
voltage range. The attenuator setting is specified in dB and may be adjusted from CGTest or from an SDK
program. The effective output range may be calculated as follows:
Effective Output Range = ±0.87 Volts × 10 -(Attenuator Setting)/20 dB

For instance, if an attenuation value of 30 dB is selected, then the effective output range becomes:
Effective Output Range = ±0.87 Volt × 10 -(30 dB)/20 dB
= ±0.87 Volt × 10 -1.5
= ±0.87 Volt × 0.0316
= ± 27.5 mV
This attenuator setting reduces the minimum signal feature amplitude from 0.43 mV to
2 ×27.5 mV / 4096 = 0.013 mV. The high attenuator setting therefore allows a much smaller adjustment of the
output voltage.
26 CompuGen 4300
What you should receive with your CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152
If you order a CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 card, you should receive the following articles:
• One CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 card (front and back views shown)
• Standard items included with each CompuGen 8150 or CompuGen 8152 card
GaGe CompuGen PCI Drivers, CGTest software, and CompuGen PCI SDKs
Warranty card
CompuGen 8150 & 8152 27

CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 product introduction
The CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 are 150 MHz, 8-channel, 12-bit analog to digital waveform
generator cards for the PCI bus. The CG8150 and CG8152 are fully Plug’n’Play-compliant PCI cards. The
main performance features are:
• 150 MHz maximum digital-to-analog conversion rate
• CG8150: a 4 MegaSample (MS) on-board memory buffer shared equally among 8 channels (512 KS per
channel)
• CG8152: a 16 MegaSample (MS) on-board memory buffer shared equally among 8 channels (2 MS per
channel)
• Multi-card operation for up to 32 output channels
CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 feature description:
• 8 SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUT CHANNELS

The CG8150 and CG8152 are equipped with 8 high-speed 12-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
chips. Each DAC chip is clocked by the same conversion clock signal for simultaneous generation on all
8 channels. While each of the 8 channels may generate its own distinct waveform, corresponding
samples from each waveform are generated simultaneously. This simultaneous clocking of all 8 channels
is crucial for the generation of phase-sensitive signals such as: the simulation of 3-phase power signals,
and the simulation of In-phase and Quadrature (I&Q).
• 150 MHz CONVERSION RATE

The CG8150 and CG8152 use a high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that operates at a
maximum clock frequency of 150 MHz - a new sample is output every 6.67 nanoseconds.
• OUTPUT RANGE
The CG8150 and CG8152 provide an output of ±1 Volt into a 50 Ω load. The output stage has a high
slew rate. The 12-bit vertical resolution means that up to 4096 different discrete output voltage levels
may be generated.
The CG8150 and CG8152 expect a 50 Ω load so that 50 Ω coaxial cables are correctly impedance-
matched and signal reflections are eliminated. If, however, a high impedance load is used, the output
voltage will double so that the ±1 Volt output range becomes a ±2 Volt output range.
The CG8150 and CG8152 may be operated in two distinct generation modes: Free Run Mode and
Triggered Mode.
• FREE RUN MODE
Free Run Mode is provided for the generation of continuous repetitive signals with the CG8150 and
CG8152. In Free Run Mode, the on-board memory of the CompuGen card is seamlessly and
endlessly looped during signal generation. For example, a single cycle may be uploaded to
CompuGen 8150 memory and looped in order to create a continuous sine wave signal.
• TRIGGERED MODE
In Triggered Mode, the CG8150 and CG8152 are configured to generate their pre-programmed
waveform in a single-shot fashion - once every time a trigger event occurs. The trigger circuitry is
automatically re-armed in hardware after single-shot waveform generation in order to await another
trigger event. Since it is done in hardware with no software interaction required, trigger re-arm is
lightening-fast. By issuing multiple triggers, therefore, the user can easily create waveform bursts.
28 CompuGen 8150 & 8152

triggering, the CompuGen card generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a
• EXTERNAL CLOCK
External clocking functionality is a standard feature of the CG8150 and CG8152. External clocking
allows the user to clock the DAC directly with a supplied clocking signal. This is necessary when signal
generation must be synchronized with an external reference signal.
In External Clock Mode, there is a divide-by-2 frequency divider stage between the input external
clocking signal and the DAC chip. Consequently, a new sample is generated by the CompuGen card
upon every second rising edge of the supplied TTL clocking signal. For example, if the user connects a
250 MHz clocking signal, the output waveform will be generated at a 125 MHz conversion rate. This
direct external clocking method is preferred since alternate methods that employ Phase-Lock-Loop
(PLL), or re-clocking circuitry can lead to missed or extra clock pulses.
external clocking frequency is between 1 MHz and 300 MHz (for a 500 kHz and 150 MHz conversion
rate, respectively).
The CG8150 and CG8152 come equipped with an SMA external trigger input. The external trigger input
is used only when the CompuGen card is operated in Triggered Mode. In Triggered Mode, the
CompuGen card generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a TTL pulse at the
external trigger input.

The CG8150 and CG8152 come equipped with an SMA connector that provides a digital Output Marker
cause the Marker output to generate a digital marker pulse at the beginning of the pattern. Similarly, a
Marker position of 4096 will create an Output Marker pulse in the middle of the pattern, while a Marker
position of 8180 will create a Marker pulse near the end of the pattern.
Marker pulse at any time during output waveform generation.
• LINK’N’LOOP
The CG8150 and CG8152 support Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern segments to be
SDK manual.
CG8150 or CG8152 and then the user may rapidly switch between different segments during generation.
In Link’N’Loop Mode, the CompuGen on-board memory is segmented and filled with waveform
segments of equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 8150, which has 512k of pattern memory
per channel, up to 512 waveform segments of 1024 points each may be pre-loaded into CompuGen
memory for later generation. Similarly, the 2M memory per channel of the CompuGen 8152 may be
filled with up to 2048 waveform segments of 1024 points. Different triggering and looping conditions
CompuGen 8150 & 8152 29

may be pre-selected for each Link’N’Loop segment. Segment configurations are pre-loaded so that,
during generation, the user may switch between different waveform segments with no software
interaction required.
Up to 4 multiple/independent CG8150 and CG8152 cards can be installed if more than eight output
channels are needed. PCs with up to 32 high-speed output channels can therefore be configured.
30 CompuGen 8150 & 8152

CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 specifications
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PCI bus compatible PC with at least one free PCI slot and one adjacent slot or bracket location, 128 MB RAM,
50 MB hard disk and SVGA video. Only one free PCI slot is required if you are not using the auxiliary
connector bracket.
SIZE
Single-slot mid-sized PCI card.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
+5 V 2.5 Watts*
+3.3 V 8.4 Watts*
+12 V 2.6 Watts*
-12 V 1.2 Watts*
Total = 14.65 Watts. (*using worst-case waveform on all channels)

Outputs: 8 per card
Output Range: ±1 V
Output Coupling: DC
Resolution: 12 bits
Analog Output Bandwidth: Better than 100 MHz
Connector: SMA

Conversion Rates: 150 MHz, 75 MHz, 37.5 MHz
Memory Buffer Depth: CG8150: 4M samples total, 512K per channel
CG8152: 16M samples total, 2M per channel
512K samples maximum for CG8150
2M samples maximum for CG8152
Rise Time: 2.5 nanoseconds, typical

Fall Time: 2.5 nanoseconds, typical

Long Term: ±20 ppm
CompuGen 8150 & 8152 31

TRIGGER
Connector: SMA
EXTERNAL CLOCK
Note: In External Clock Mode, the Digital-to-Analog conversion rate is
equal to one half the frequency of the input external clocking signal.
Clock Frequency: Maximum 300 MHz
Minimum 1 MHz
Voltage Level: TTL
Duty Cycle: 50%
Connector: SMA
Selection: Software-selectable

Connector: SMA
LINK’N’LOOP
The CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 support Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern
segments to be uploaded to the CompuGen’s on-board memory for later selective generation.
equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 8150, which has 512k of pattern memory per channel, up to
Similarly, the 2M memory per channel of the CompuGen 8152 may be filled with up to 2048 waveform
segments of 1024 points.
MULTI-CARD SYSTEMS
Maximum No. of Cards: 8
Operating Mode: Multiple/Independent
PCI BUS INTERFACE

Bus Width: 32 bits
Bus Speed: 33 MHz
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature:
Humidity:
32 CompuGen 8150 & 8152

CGTest Software

WARRANTY
CompuGen 8150 & 8152 33

CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 ordering information
Product Order No.
CompuGen 8150 800-100-815

CompuGen 8152 800-100-816
34 CompuGen 8150 & 8152

CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 block diagram
Figure 12: CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 block diagram
CompuGen 8150 & 8152 35

CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152 connectors
Figure 13: Connectors for the CompuGen 8150 and CompuGen 8152
36 CompuGen 8150 & 8152

What you should receive with your CompuGen 11G
If you order a CompuGen 11G card, you should receive the following articles:
• One CompuGen 11G card
• Standard items included with each CompuGen 11G card

GaGe CompuGen PCI Drivers, CGTest software, and CompuGen PCI SDKs
Warranty card
CompuGen 11G 37
CompuGen 11G product introduction
The CompuGen 11G is a 1 GHz, 12-bit analog to digital waveform generator card for the PCI bus. The
CompuGen 11G is a fully Plug’n’Play-compliant PCI card. Its main performance features are:
• 1 GHz maximum digital-to-analog conversion rate
• A 4 MegaSample (MS) on-board memory buffer
CompuGen 11G feature description:

• 1 GHZ CONVERSION RATE
The CompuGen 11G uses a high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that operates at a maximum
clock frequency of 1 GHz - a new sample is output every 1 nanosecond.
• OUTPUT RANGE
The CompuGen 11G provides an output of ±250 mV into a 50 Ω load. The output stage has a high slew
rate. The 12-bit vertical resolution means that up to 4096 different discrete output voltage levels may be
generated.
The CompuGen 11G expects a 50 Ω load so that 50 Ω coaxial cables are correctly impedance-matched
and signal reflections are eliminated. If, however, a high impedance load is used, the output voltage will
double so that the ±250 mV output range becomes a ±500 mV output range.
The Output of the CompuGen 11G is AC coupled with a low frequency roll-off of 100 kHz.
Consequently, components of output signals that are below this frequency will be severely attenuated.
The CompuGen 11G may be operated in two distinct generation modes: Free Run Mode and Triggered
Mode.
• FREE RUN MODE
Free Run Mode is provided for the generation of continuous repetitive signals with the
CompuGen 11G. In Free Run Mode, the on-board memory of the CompuGen 11G is seamlessly and
endlessly looped during signal generation. For example, a single cycle may be uploaded to
CompuGen 11G memory and looped in order to create a continuous sine wave signal.
• TRIGGERED MODE
In Triggered Mode, the CompuGen 11G is configured to generate its pre-programmed waveform in a
single-shot fashion - once every time a trigger event occurs. The trigger circuitry is automatically re-
armed in hardware after single-shot waveform generation in order to await another trigger event.
Since it is done in hardware with no software interaction required, trigger re-arm is lightening-fast.
By issuing multiple triggers, therefore, the user can easily create waveform bursts.
triggering, the CompuGen 11G generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a
38 CompuGen 11G
• EXTERNAL CLOCK
External clocking functionality is a standard feature of the CompuGen 11G. External clocking allows the
user to clock the DAC directly with a supplied clocking signal. This is necessary when signal generation
must be synchronized with an external reference signal.
In External Clock Mode, a new sample is generated by the CompuGen 11G upon every rising edge of the
supplied TTL clocking signal. This direct external clocking method is preferred since alternate methods
that employ Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL), or re-clocking circuitry can lead to missed or extra clock pulses.
external clocking frequency is set to one of the following fixed frequencies: 1 GHz, 500 MHz, 250 MHz,
or 125 MHz.
The CompuGen 11G comes equipped with an SMA external trigger input. The external trigger input is
used only when the CompuGen card is operated in Triggered Mode. In Triggered Mode, the CompuGen
card generates a single-shot waveform upon receipt of the rising edge of a TTL pulse at the external
trigger input.

The CompuGen 11G comes equipped with an SMA connector that provides a digital Output Marker
cause the Marker output to generate a digital Marker pulse at the beginning of the pattern. Similarly, a
Marker position of 4096 will create an Output Marker pulse at the exact middle of the pattern, while a
Marker position of 8180 will create a Marker pulse near the end of the pattern.
Marker pulse at any time during output waveform generation.
• LINK’N’LOOP
The CompuGen 11G supports Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern segments to be
SDK manual.
CompuGen 11G and then the user may rapidly switch between different segments during generation. In
Link’N’Loop Mode, the CompuGen on-board memory is segmented and filled with waveform segments
of equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 11G, which has 4M of pattern memory per channel,
up to 4096 waveform segments of 1024 points each may be pre-loaded into CompuGen memory for later
generation. Different triggering and looping conditions may be pre-selected for each Link’N’Loop
segment. Segment configurations are pre-loaded so that, during generation, the user may switch between
different waveform segments with no software interaction required.
Up to 8 multiple/independent CompuGen 11G cards can be installed if more than one output channel is
needed. PCs with up to 8 ultra-high-speed output channels can therefore be configured.
CompuGen 11G 39
CompuGen 11G specifications
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PCI bus compatible PC with at least one free PCI slot, 128 MB RAM, 50 MB hard disk and SVGA video.
SIZE
Single-slot mid-sized PCI card.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
+5 V 2.5 Watts
+3.3 V 8.4 Watts
+12 V 2.6 Watts
-12 V 1.2 Watts

Outputs: 1 per card
Output Range: ±250 mV
Output Coupling: AC
Lower Output Cut-off
Frequency: 100 kHz
Resolution: 12 bits
Analog Output Bandwidth: 300 MHz
Connector: SMA

Conversion Rate: 1 GHz
Memory Buffer Depth: 4M samples total
4M samples maximum
Rise Time: 300 picoseconds, typical

Fall Time: 300 picoseconds, typical

Long Term: 100 ppm
TRIGGER
Connector: SMA
40 CompuGen 11G
EXTERNAL REFERENCE
The External Reference timebase is used to synchronize the internal sampling clock
Clock Frequency: 10 MHz
Voltage Level: Sinewave 0 dBm to 10 dBm (±0.155 V to ±0.5 V)
Connector: SMA
Selection: Jumper-selectable
Termination: 50 Ω
EXTERNAL CLOCK
Clock Frequency: 1.0 GHz, 500 MHz, 250 MHz, 125 MHz only
Voltage Level: Sinewave 0 dBm to 6 dBm (±0.155 V to ±0.310 V)
Connector: SMA
Selection: Jumper-selectable
Termination: 50 Ω

Connector: SMA
LINK’N’LOOP
The CompuGen 11G supports Link’N’Loop Mode, which allows multiple pattern segments to be uploaded to
the CompuGen’s on-board memory for later selective generation.
equal length. As an example, with the CompuGen 11G, which has 4M of pattern memory per channel, up to
PCI BUS INTERFACE

Bus Width: 32 bits
Bus Speed: 33 MHz
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature:
Humidity:
CGTest Software
CompuGen 11G 41
WARRANTY
42 CompuGen 11G
CompuGen 11G ordering information
Product Order No.
CompuGen 11G 800-100-110
CompuGen 11G 43
CompuGen 11G block diagram
Figure 14: CompuGen 11G block diagram
44 CompuGen 11G
CompuGen 11G connectors
Figure 15: Connectors for the CompuGen 11G
CompuGen 11G 45
CompuGen 11G external clock jumper configurations
JP2 (pinout)
1 2 JUMPER 1
3 4 JUMPER 2
5 6 JUMPER 3
7 8 JUMPER 4
Clock configuration table
Jumper #1 Jumper #2 Jumper #3 Jumper #4

Use 1.0 GHz internal clock locked to 10 MHz Short Open Open Short
reference
Use external clock at D/A clock rate. Open Short Open Short
Allowable rates: 1.0 GHz, 500 MHz, 250 MHz
Lock to external 10 MHz reference. Short Open Short Open

The CG11G phase locks the internal 1.0 GHz
master clock to external 10 MHz reference.
External clock input notes
High-speed D/A rate 50 Ohm SMA input.

clock input Sinewave from 0 dBm to 6 dBm (±0.155 V to ±0.310 V)
Can only use the following frequencies:

1.0 GHz, 500 MHz, 250 MHz, and 125 MHz.
Low-speed 10 MHz reference only 50 Ohm SMA input.

clock input Sine/square wave from 0 dBm to 10 dBm (±0.155 V to ±0.5 V)
46 CompuGen 11G
Technical Support
We offer technical support for all our products.
In order to serve you better, we have created a web-based technical support system that is available to you 24
hours a day.
By utilizing the internet to the fullest, we are able to provide you better than ever technical support without
increasing our costs, thereby allowing us to provide you the best possible product at the lowest possible price.
To obtain technical support, simply visit:
www.gage-applied.com/support/support_form.php
Please complete this form and submit it. Our form processing system will intelligently route your request to the
Technical Support Specialist (TSS) most familiar with the intricacies of your product. This TSS will be in
contact with you within 24 hours of form submittal.
In the odd case that you have problems submitting the form on our web site, please e-mail us at
tech-support@gage-applied.com
As opposed to automatic routing of technical support requests originating from the GaGe web site, support
requests received via e-mail or telephone calls are routed manually by our staff. Providing you with high-
quality support may take an average of 2 to 3 days if you do not use the web-based technical support system.
Please note that Technical Support Requests received

via e-mail or by telephone will take an average of 2 to 3 days to process.
It is faster to use the web site!
When calling for support we ask that you have the following information available:
1. Version and type of your CompuGen SDK and drivers.

(Version numbers can be obtained by looking in the appropriate README.TXT files that are installed with
the drivers and SDKs)
2. Type, version and memory depth of your CompuGen card.
3. Type and version of your operating system.
4. Type and speed of your computer and bus.
5. Any extra hardware peripherals (i.e. CD-ROM, joystick, network card, etc.)
6. Were you able to reproduce the problem with standalone GaGe Software (i.e. CGTest)?
Gage Technical Support 47

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Products
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CompuScope 1602 16 bit, 2.5 MS/s A/D card
CompuScope 14200 14 bit, 200 MS/s A/D card
Octopus multi-channel digitizer Up to 8 channels on a single-slot PCI card,
family 12 or 14-bit resolution, 10 to 125 MS/s
CompuScope 82G 8 bit, 2 GS/s A/D card
CompuScope 3200 32 bit, 100 MHz Digital Input Card
CompuGen PCI CompuGen 4300 12 bit, 4-channel, 300 MHz Analog Output Card
CompuGen 8150 12 bit, 8-channel, 150 MHz Analog Output
CompuGen 8152 Cards
CompuGen 11G 12 bit, 1 GHz Analog Output Card
CompuGen ISA CompuGen 1100 12 bit, 80 MS/s D/A card

CompuGen 3250 32 bit, 50 MHz Digital Output Card
Application Software GageScope Software World’s Most Powerful Oscilloscope Software

GageBit Software Digital Input/Digital Output Software
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CompuScope SDK for MATLAB CompuGen SDK for LabVIEW
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CAUTION. Static discharge can damage any

Observe all terminal ratings.

Do not operate with suspected failures.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

2 General safety summary

CompuGen PCI model

Figure 1: CompuGen PCI Model Number

4 Identifying your CompuGen PCI card

CompuGen PCI Driver Installation

Figure 2: First screen of the CompuGen Install Wizard

Driver installation guide 5

Figure 3: Destination folder screen of the CompuGen Install Wizard

Figure 4: Last screen of the CompuGen installation

6 Driver installation guide

Figure 5: Opening your PC’s cover

Installing CompuGen PCI cards 7

Figure 6: Selecting a PCI slot

Figure 7: Removing the backplate

8 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

Installing CompuGen PCI cards 9

10 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

General CGTest Operation

Installing CompuGen PCI cards 11

12 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

Installing CompuGen PCI cards 13

14 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

Installing CompuGen PCI cards 15

Determination of Actual Waveform Length

16 Installing CompuGen PCI cards

• One CompuGen 4300 card

• Standard items included with each CompuGen 4300 card

CompuGen 4300 feature description:

• 4 SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUT CHANNELS

• 300 MHz CONVERSION RATE

• DIGITAL OUTPUT MARKER

DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION

Generation Modes: Free Run Mode (continuous looping)

Rise Time: 2.5 nanoseconds, typical

CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR STABILITY

DIGITAL OUTPUT MARKER

PCI BUS INTERFACE

Hardware, upgrades & options

Product Order No.

CompuGen 4300 800-100-430

Figure 10: CompuGen 4300 block diagram

Figure 11: Connectors for the CompuGen 4300

+/- 1 Volt × 10 -(1.2 dB)/20 dB = ± 0.87 Volts,

Effective Output Range = ±0.87 Volts × 10 -(Attenuator Setting)/20 dB

Effective Output Range = ±0.87 Volt × 10 -(30 dB)/20 dB