Recorded Signals and Setup Files Supplied with 89600 VSA Software

Table 1

C:\Program Files\Agilent\89600 VSA\Help\Signals 

Signal File Name

Description 

128QAM.sdf

128QAM digital modulated signal; Fc @ 2 GHz, Span @ 36 MHz, 31.25 MHz SymbolRate,  RRC filter with alpha = 0.22.

1xEVDOFwd.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 1xEV-DO forward link signal; Fc = 2.2GHz, Span = 1.5 MHz.

1xEVDORev.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 1xEV-DO reverse link signal; Fc = 2.2GHz, Span = 1.5 MHz.

1xEVDV.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 1xEV-DV forward link signal; Fc = 1.85625 GHz, Span = 1.5 MHz. This signal can be analyzed using cdma2000 demod mode with "Enable 1xEV-DV" selected. You can view the 16QAM modulation format used on some of the W32 code channels in the Channel traces data results.

2Ch-RF.sdf

RF signal captured through two parallel paths, Fc @ 5.805GHz, Span @ 36MHz, -5dBm and -45dBm. Use cross channel measurements and averaging to see RF channel characteristics.

2Ch-RF-Noisy.sdf

Same as the 2Ch-RF.sdf recording above, with lower SNR. Use cross channel measurements and averaging to see RF channel characteristics.

3GPPDown.sdf

Standard 3GPP W-CDMA downlink signal; Fc = 1GHz, Span = 5 MHz.

3GPPTM5H8D30.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 HSDPA downlink signal, Test Model 5, with 8 HS-PDSCH and 30 DPCH, Fc = 1.85625GHz, Span = 5MHz. This signal be analyzed in W-CDMA demod mode with "Enable HSDPA" selected. You can view the 16QAM modulation format used on some of the S16 code channels in the Channel traces data results.

3GPPUp.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 W-CDMA uplink signal; Fc = 1GHz, Span = 5 MHz

50PCAM.DAT

AM signal; 50% amplitude modulated by a 25  kHz sine wave with a 5 MHz RF carrier.

80211a_64QAM.sdf

IEEE std 802.11a/g OFDM signal with 64 QAM format; Fc = 5.805 MHz, Span 31.25 MHz.

80211b-Barker1.sdf

IEEE std 802.11b signal with Barker1 burst type and DBPSK modulation for 1 Mbps; Fc = 2.412 MHz, Span 34.375 MHz.

80211b-CCK11-short.sdf

IEEE std 802.11b signal with CCK and short PLCP header burst type and QPSK modulation for 11 Mbps; Fc = 2.412 MHz, Span 34.375 MHz.

80211g-PBCC22-short.sdf

IEEE std 802.11b signal with PBCC22 and short PLCP header burst type and 8PSK modulation for 22 Mbps; Fc = 2.412 MHz, Span 34.375 MHz.

80211n-MCS15-20MHz-MM.sdf

20 MHz Mixed Mode 802.11n signal, using MCS 15 (which means 2 data streams, each using 64-QAM data subcarrier modulation format).

80211n-MCS15-40MHz-GF.sdf

40 MHz Green Field 802.11n signal, using MCS 15 (which means 2 data streams, each using 64-QAM data subcarrier modulation format).

AMPMSQR.DAT

Carrier signal Amplitude Modulated by a square wave

Ampmtri.dat

Triangle wave, Fc = 5MHz, Span = 156.25kHz

APSK_32_9_10.sdf

32 APSK example recording with 9/10 coding rate (no Header or Pilot slots). This signal works with "Digital Video > DVB 32APSK > Code Rate 9/10" standard preset in AYA Digital Demod Analysis.

BSTIMING.DAT

RF Burst signal; Fc = 5 MHz, QPSK signal, 50 kHz SymbolRate,  RRC filter with alpha = 0.35.

BSTQPSK.DAT

RF Burst, QPSK modulated signal; Fc = 5 MHz, Pi/4 DQPSK signal, 50 kHz SymbolRate,  RRC filter with alpha = 0.35.

cdma2000Fwd.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 cdma2000 Forward link signal; Fc = 1 GHz, Span 2.6 MHz.

cdma2000Rev-LongCodeMask0.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 cdma2000 Reverse link signal; Fc = 1 GHz, Span 1.5 MHz. The Long Code Mask parameter needs to be set to 0.

Edge_5Mhz.dat

Standard EDGE(3p/8 8PSK) "Enhanced Data for Global Evolution" digital modulated signal; Fc = 5 MHz, Span 625 kHz.

GATE2BUR.DAT

This signal has two TDMA (time division multiple access) bursts. Both bursts are QPSK modulated at 50 kilo-symbols per second. The first burst is modulated with a random bit stream with an equalization sequence in the middle. The second burst is 10 dB lower that the first and modulated with a bit pattern of 8 ones and 8 zeros.

HiperLAN2_16QAM.sdf

Standard 3GPP2 HIPERLAN/2 OFDM signal with 16 QAM format; Fc = 1 GHz, Span 31.25 MHz.

i80216e_DL10MHz.sdf,
i80216e_10MHz.set

IEEE 802.16e downlink subframe signal using a 10MHz profile. Contains PUSC zone (12 symbols) followed by a FUSC zone (10 symbols). The i80216e_10MHz.set file may be used directly to setup the analyzer for analysis of this recording.
This signal was generated using the i802.16e_10MHz.xml file with Signal Studio OFDMA (N7615A version 1.2.1.0), see the i802.16e_10MHz.xml table entry for more information.

i802.16e_10MHz.xml

This is the Signal Studio setup file for the i80216e_DL10MHz.sdf (downlink) and i80216e_UL10MHz.sdf (uplink) recorded signals created using Signal Studio OFDMA (N7615A version 1.2.1.0). For signal characteristics see the table entry for each respective signal.

Setup Instructions:
1) Downlink setup using the i80216e_DL10MHz.sdf: For the Downlink signal, the signal studio and analyzer setup is already fully configured, and may be generated/loaded directly from the N7615A UI.
2) Uplink setup using the i80216e_UL10MHz.sdf: For the Uplink signal, the signal studio N7615A UI setup will need the "Output Mode" parameter changed to "Uplink Only(TDD)" before being generated/loaded. The analyzer setup needs the Format Subframe type set to Uplink and the Time Manual Sync Search selected and the Sync Search Offset parameter specified to 15 symbols.

i80216e_DLPuscQ16.sdf,
i80216e_DLPuscQ16.set

This is a Downlink subframe using the 10MHz profile defined in IEEE 802.16e. A single 16QAM data burst is defined within a single 22 symbol PUSC zone. This signal was created mathematically and contains no real noise or impairments.

i80216e_DLPuscUniformQ64.sdf,
i80216e_DLPuscUniformQ64.set

This is a Downlink subframe using the 10MHz profile defined in IEEE 802.16e. A single 64QAM data burst is defined to occupy an entire 22 symbol PUSC zone. This signal was recorded and contains real noise.

i80216e_UL10MHz.sdf,
i80216e_10MHz.set

IEEE 802.16e uplink subframe signal using a 10MHz profile. Contains PUSC zone (15 symbols) followed by an OPUSC zone (6 symbols).The i80216e_10MHz.set file may be used directly to setup the analyzer to analyze this recording after changing the subframe type to Uplink.
This signal was generated using the i802.16e_10MHz.xml file with Signal Studio OFDMA (N7615A version 1.2.1.0), see the i802.16e_10MHz.xml table entry for more information

i80216e_ULPuscQ16.sdf,
i80216e_ULPuscQ16.set

This is an Uplink subframe using the 10MHz profile defined in IEEE 802.16e. A single 16QAM data burst is defined within a single 24 symbol PUSC zone. This signal was created mathematically and contains no real noise or impairments.

i80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.sdf,
i80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.set

i80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.sdf siganl is an Uplink subframe using the 10MHz profile defined in IEEE 802.16e. A single 64QAM data burst is defined to occupy the entire 24 symbol PUSC zone. This signal was created mathematically and contains no real noise or impairments. The i80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.set setup file will configure the analyzer.

MBOFDM_TFC6_480Mbps.sdf (recording)

MBOFDM_TFC6_480Mbps.set (setup)

The MBOFDM_TFC6_480Mbps.sdf recorded signal was generated with an Agilent Arb generator and measured with an Agilent Infiniium scope at 20 Gsa/s. The signal is nonhopped and uses TFC 6. The MBOFDM_TFC6_480Mbps.set setup file demonstrates the new Spectral Mask limit lines and ACPR features.

MBOFDM_TFC1_53.3Mbs_NoHop.sdf , MBOFDM_TFC1_53.3Mbs_NoHop.set

The MBOFDM_TFC1_53.3Mbs_NoHop.sdf signal was generated with an Agilent ADS simulation. The signal is nonhopped and uses  TFC 1. The MBOFDM_TFC1_53.3Mbs_NoHop.set  file turns off hopping, allowing the signal to be analyzed correctly.

P80216e_DLPusc.sdf,
P80216e_DLPusc.set

This signal was generated for the 6.10 release using P802.16-2004/Cor1/D2. It is now obsolete, but may be useful with pre-existing tutorial literature. This file may be removed in later versions of the 89601. Downlink subframe containing one PUSC zone, with an FCH and 3 bursts within that zone. The FCH and Burst01 are QPSK, Burst02 is 16 QAM and Burst03 is 64QAM. A setup file has been provided to configure the VSA so that each burst may be separately analyzed.

P80216e_DLPuscUniform16Q.sdf

This signal was generated for the 6.10 release using P802.16-2004/Cor1/D2. It is now obsolete, but may be useful with pre-existing tutorial literature. This file may be removed in later versions of the 89601. Downlink subframe containing a single PUSC zone and a single 16QAM burst within that zone. The subframe is 20 symbols long and contains no FCH. The burst covers 100% of the slots within the zone, meaning that all OFDM subcarriers are occupied for the entire burst. (Select Downlink on the Format tab, click Preset to Standard and make sure Data Burst Analysis is cleared.)

P80216e_ULPuscQ16.sdf,
P80216e_ULPuscQ16.set

This signal was generated for the 6.10 release using P802.16-2004/Cor1/D2. It is now obsolete, but may be useful with pre-existing tutorial literature. This file may be removed in later versions of the 89601. Uplink subframe containing a single PUSC zone and a single 16QAM burst within that zone. The subframe begins at symbol #26 of the frame and is 12 symbols long. The burst is in wrapped format and covers 1/4 of the available slots (35 slots). A setup file has been provided to configure the VSA for analyzing this signal.

P80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.sdf,
P80216e_ULPuscUniformQ64.sdf

This signal was generated for the 6.10 release using P802.16-2004/Cor1/D2. It is now obsolete, but may be useful with pre-existing tutorial literature. This file may be removed in later versions of the 89601. Uplink subframe containing a single PUSC zone and a single 64QAM burst within that zone. The subframe begins at symbol #26 of the frame and is 12 symbols long. The burst covers 100% of the slots within the zone, meaning that all OFDM subcarriers are occupied for the entire burst. When downloaded to an ESG or PSG signal generator, this signal is useful for stimulus response testing of RF components. A setup file has been provided to configure the VSA for analyzing this signal. The setup file leaves the 89601A in single sweep mode so it only will take one record. For free run mode, click Control > Sweep > Continuous and then restart the measurement.

Qpsk.dat

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35.

QPSKALFA.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with a filter alpha 0.2 instead of 0.35.

QPSKCOMP.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 with compression errors.

QPSKIBAL.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 with a 1 dB gain difference between the I and Q channels.

QPSKIOFF.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 with -22 dB Offset error.

QPSKNQST.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, Nyquist (or raised cosine) instead of a root-raised cosine filtering with an alpha of 0.35.

QPSKQUAD.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 and a 5 degree quadrature error.

QPSKSMRT.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 and a 1 % symbol rate error.

QPSKSPUR.DAT

QPSK modulated signal at 50 ksymbols/sec, root raised cosine filtered with an alpha of 0.35 with a spurious signal added 36 dB below the carrier and about 11 kHz below the center frequency.

SINEWPN.DAT

This is a 5 MHz sine wave with phase noise used in the "Phase Noise Measurement Example" tutorial.

TD-SCDMA_TS0-1.sdf

TD-SCDMA waveform with both uplink and downlink pilots, as well as active channels in timeslots 0 and 1.

TD-SCDMA_TS0-6.sdf

TD-SCDMA waveform with all timeslots active. A number of active channels and spreading factors are present in the different traffic timeslots.

TD-SCDMA_TS123_Mid23_NoPilots.sdf,
TD-SCDMA_TS123_Mid23_NoPilots.set

TD-SCDMA signal with no pilots that uses timeslots 1, 2, and 3 and Basic Midamble 23. The TD-SCDMA no-pilot signal is demodulated by synchronizing to the midamble in the timeslots.

TEDS_CB_100k_64Q.sdf

TEDS signal for a Control Uplink slot format, 100 kHz channel bandwidth, and 64QAM modulation type.

TEDS_NBD_150k_64Q.sdf

TEDS signal for a Normal Downlink slot format, 150 kHz channel bandwidth, and 64QAM modulation type.

TEDS_NUB_25k_16Q.sdf

TEDS signal for a Normal Uplink slot format, 25 kHz channel bandwidth, and 16QAM modulation type.

TEDS_NUB_50k_16Q.sdf

TEDS signal for a Normal Uplink slot format, 50 kHz channel bandwidth, and 16QAM modulation type.

TEDS_RAB_25k_4Q.sdf

TEDS signal for a Random Access Uplink slot format, 25 kHz channel bandwidth, and 4QAM modulation type.

WiMAX_5MHz_Impaired.sdf

802.16-2004 Downlink subframes, with a nominal bandwidth of 5 MHz and guard interval 1/4. Each subframe has a Long Preamble, followed by a BPSK FCH symbol, then three data bursts. The first burst is 22 symbols of QPSK, the second is 11 symbols of 16QAM, and the last is 8 symbols of 64QAM. The FCH symbol contains only (encoded) zeros, and the 64QAM burst has incorrect amplitude for the data subcarriers. In addition, there's a little amplitude drift during the entire subframe.

WiMAX_7MHz.sdf

802.16-2004 Downlink and Uplink subframes, with a nominal bandwidth of 7 MHz and guard interval 1/4. The downlink subframe has a Long Preamble, followed by a BPSK FCH symbol, and three data bursts. The first DL burst is 10 symbols of QPSK, the second is 20 symbols of 16QAM, and the third is 50 symbols of 64QAM. The FCH symbol correctly describes these bursts. There are two separate uplink bursts in the uplink subframe, each with a Short Preamble. The first UL burst has 15 symbols of QPSK. The second has 15 symbols of 64QAM.

XMITTER.DAT

This is a recording of a FM transmitter turning on. The recording was allowed to play and then paused when the carrier appeared. This signal is used in the FM Modulated Signal Example tutorial.

ZigBee-2450.sdf

This is a burst ZigBee signal in the 2450 MHz band.

Table 2

C:\Program Files\Agilent\89600 VSA\Examples\Signals 

Signal File Name

Description

dect.sdf

This is a pulsed, standard DECT format signal. To measure this signal, select the digital demod DECT preset format and set Pulse Search to OFF

gsm.sdf

This is a pulsed, standard GSM format signal. To measure this signal, select the digital demod GSM preset format.

nadc.sdf

This is a pulsed, standard NADC format signal. To measure this signal, select the digital demod NADC preset format.

pdc.sdf

This is a pulsed, standard PDC format signal. To measure this signal, select the digital demod PDC preset format.

phs.sdf

This is a non-pulsed, standard PHS(PHP) format signal. To measure this signal, turn off Pulse Search after selecting the digital demod PHS(PHP) preset format.