Accessory Siglent SDG8000A
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The SDG8000A series comprises two high-performance function and arbitrary waveform generators for demanding applications in development, validation and production. With up to 4 analog outputs, 16-bit vertical resolution, a maximum sampling rate of 12 GSa/s, and an output frequency of up to 5 GHz, these devices deliver signals with impressive precision and flexibility. Thanks to a memory of up to 4 GSample per channel, the SDG8000A series enables particularly long signal playback and complex test sequences without interruption. In combination with SigIQPro, communication signals such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE can also be conveniently generated — ideal for modern RF and wireless applications.
The innovative TrueArb and EasyPulse technologies overcome the typical weaknesses of classic DDS systems when generating arbitrary and pulse signals.
This results in signal generation with high accuracy, low jitter and excellent quality. The SDG8000A series supports the output of both high-speed serial code signals and complex, multi-level serial waveforms. It has functions such as double pulse, multitone and linear frequency modulation (chirp), covering a wide range of test requirements.
| Model | SDG8002A | SDG8004A |
|---|---|---|
| Max output frequency | 4 GHz @ 10 GSa/s sampling rate 5 GHz @ 12 GSa/s sampling rate | 4 GHz @ 10 GSa/s sampling rate 5 GHz @ 12 GSa/s sampling rate |
| Vertical resolution | 16 bits | 16 bits |
| Sampling rate | 10 GSa/s (interpolation), optional 12 GSa/s (IQ mode only) | 10 GSa/s (interpolation), optional 12 GSa/s (IQ mode only) |
| Arbitrary waveform length | 2 Gpts, optional 4 Gpts | 2 Gpts, optional 4 Gpts |
| Channels | 2 | 4 |
| Interface | Standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device (USBTMC), LAN (VXI-11); optional GPIB | Standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device (USBTMC), LAN (VXI-11); optional GPIB |
You will find the specifications of the SDG8000A series here.
Key Application
- High-Speed Pulse and Step Signal Testing: Generation of ultra-fast rise-time pulses and step signals for applications such as radar systems, LiDAR, and semiconductor device characterization (e.g., switching behavior of diodes and transistors)
- High-Speed Serial Bus Testing: With optional serial data generation software, the instrument can generate PCIe and other high-speed serial data patterns for compliance testing, bit error rate (BER) testing, and eye diagram analysis
- Mid- to Low-Frequency Communication Signal Generation: Supports vector signal generation within a 2 GHz modulation bandwidth, including 5G, NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other communication standards, for carrier frequencies up to 5 GHz (via baseband or IF generation)
- Multi-Instrument Synchronization: Enables precise timing synchronization between transmitters, receivers, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems via/using flexible marker outputs
- Custom Arbitrary Waveform Generation: Supports user-defined complex waveforms, including modulation signals, device emulation signals, and noise patterns for advanced system design and validation
Target Markets
The SDG8000A focuses on high-speed, high-precision waveform generation applications below 5 GHz:
- Academic and Research Institutions: Universities and research labs in electronics, communications, physics, and photonics, as well as national and private research institutes. These users typically require high-speed pulse generation, arbitrary waveform flexibility, and IQ modulation capabilities
- Industrial R&D: R&D centers in telecommunications, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and medical electronics industries. Key needs include high-speed serial testing, pulse characterization, and communication signal generation
- High-Precision, Low-Volume Production Testing: Selective production environments with stringent requirements on accuracy and speed, such as advanced semiconductor device testing and radar module validation
- System Integrators: Test system integrators who deploy the SDG8000A as a core signal source within customized automated test solutions for research and industrial applications
Special Features
Multi generator
- AFG - standard waveforms, harmonics, noise, PRBS, arbitrary waveforms, frequency hopping
- AWG - waveform recall (built-in, stored, EasyWaveX), segment editing, multi-tone, multi-pulse
- I/Q signal generator - I/Q vector signals with diverse modulation schemes including ASK, PSK, QAM, FSK, MSK, multitone, etc.
- Modulated signal generator - modulation, frequency sweep, and pulse
- Protocol signal generator - Supports protocol signal generation for Bluetooth, IoT, 5G NR, etc.
Rich Modulation Features
- A variety of analog and digital modulation modes such as AM, FM, PM, FSK, ASK, PSK, DSB-SC, and PWM are supported.
- Selectable internal/external modulation sources
- Modulation Frequency 1 MHz to 5 MHz (internal Source), 0 to 1 MHz (external)
Marker
The signal output by Marker is synchronized with the waveform points, and can be set to output at the start, end, or user-defined positions of the waveform, generally acting as a synchronization or trigger signal for other devices.
Output mode
Selection Guideline
- Use DC modes when the signal includes DC or low-frequency components
- Choose DC-HBW for higher bandwidth, and DC-AMP for higher amplitude
- Use AC modes for RF signals without DC content
- Choose AC-DIR for best signal fidelity, and AC-AMP for higher output amplitude
AFG
- Up to 2 GHz Sine
- In AFG mode, the SDG outputs the arb wave in the way of traditional DDS. Frequency: 1 µHz - 100 MHz
- As frequency increases, the max amplitude decreases, and the amplitude that can be set on the machine will decrease accordingly
- Produces up to the 20th harmonic
- The maximum frequency of the harmonics cannot exceed 2 GHz. If it's the 20th harmonic, and the harmonic frequency is 2 GHz, then the maximum fundamental frequency is 2 GHz/20 = 100 MHz
AWG
- Up to 5G Sa/s
- Up to 512 Scenarios / 4096 Sequences / 16384 Segments
- 4 Gpts maximum memory depth per channel
- Configurable loop counts and playback order
- Selectable trigger modes: Auto, Manual, Timer, External
- 4 operating modes (Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Advanced) with per-segment trigger control
IQ mode
- Supports baseband/IF I/Q signals
- Use SigIQPro to set wave parameters and download
- Then set center frequency & amplitude & Symbol rate (Fsymb)/sampling rate (Fs)
- Symbol rates: 500 Symb/s – 2 GSymb/s
- Use built-in data source TEST-DC to output sine, sine frequency = carrier frequency, max freq is 5GHz
- In AC-AMP mode, the max amp for 5GHz sine is 0 dBm
Multi-Tone
- Set the number of tones, and use together with the start frequency and step to generate a Tone List.
- Length: the setting value can only be 2^N
- It directly generates a signal composed of multiple sine waves of different frequencies, which can be arbitrarily specified and have no multiple relationship.
Applications:
- Communication system testing (such as OFDM), intermodulation distortion analysis, multi-frequency signal simulation, frequency response testing, etc.
Multi-pulse
The multi-pulse function is output in AWG mode.
- SR Type: automatic or customized
- The sampling rate can be set from 100 Sa/s to 5 GSa/s when customized
- Pulse count: Up to 30 pulses can be set
Main applications:
- Power device switching parameter measurement: For example, turn-on time, turn-off time, and delay time of power semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs.
Channel function
- Channel merging: merges channel 1 and channel 2
- Channel duplication: bidirectionally copies states and waveforms between two channels
- Channel coupling: supports frequency, amplitude, and phase coupling. Allows configuration of frequency offset/ratio, amplitude offset/ratio, or phase offset/ratio between two channels
- Channel tracking: all four channels support synchronized tracking
- Phase modes: phase lock, independent channels, frequency compensation
Vector signal output
- Supports baseband/IF I/Q signals
- Generates I/Q signals for ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, OFDM, MultiTone, MSK, etc.
- Symbol rates: 500 Symb/s – 2 GSymb/s
Protocol signal output
- Supports protocol signals for Bluetooth®, IoT, LTE TDD, LTE FDD, 5G NR, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, etc.
- Generate complex signals with EasyIQ and SiglQPro
Downloads
Datasheet
Siglent SDG8000A Datasheet
Language: English
Version: EN01A
File Size: 1.98 MiB
Release Date: 10.04.2026
Manual
Siglent SDG8000A Quick Start
Language: English
Version: EN01B
File Size: 1.29 MiB
Release Date: 01.04.2026
Siglent SDG8000A User Manual
Language: English
Version: EN01A
File Size: 6.73 MiB
Release Date: 10.04.2026
Software
SiglQPro Signal Software
Language: English
Version: V2.0.0.2.9R1
File Size: 33.31 MiB
Release Date: 04.09.2025
O/S: Windows 11 (64 Bit), 10 (64 Bit), 8.1 (64 Bit), 8 (64 Bit), 7 (64 Bit)
Guide
SDG8000A Programming guide
Language: English
Version: EN01A
File Size: 3.03 MiB
Release Date: 27.01.2026