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M 8195 A Waveform

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The Keysight M 8195 A Waveform is a waveform generator. The Keysight M 8195 A Waveform provides up to 65 GSa/s. The Keysight M 8195 A Waveform provides up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module.[1][2]

M 8195 A Waveform — Inventory photo
Fig. 01M 8195 A WaveformInventory photo[1]
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Power

Waveform generator[1]

Optics

8 bits Vertical Resolution[1]

What it is

The Keysight / Agilent M 8195 A is a waveform generator.[1][2]

The M 8195 A is a 1-slot AXIe module.[1][2]

How it works

The M 8195 A provides up to 65 GSa/s, 25 GHz bandwidth, 8-bit vertical resolution, and up to 4 channels.[1][2]

The M 8195 A can be equipped with sample clock divider, sequencer, fast switching, and 16 G upgrade options.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

The M 8195 A can support signal generation for optical applications and PAM-4 signal work.[2]

Applications

The M 8195 A is used for high-speed signal generation.[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Product type
Waveform generator[1]
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Optics & imaging2

8 bits Vertical Resolution[1]
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Vertical resolution
8 bits[1]
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Configuration & options19

Provides up to 65 GSa/s[1]
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25 GHz Bandwidth[1]
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Up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe Module Simultaneously[1]
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Installed Options:[1]
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SCD Sample Clock Divider[1]
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002 2 channel, 65 GSa/s, 2 GSa per module[1]
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SEQ Sequencer Functionality per Module[1]
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BU 3 Pre-configured System Consisting of one M 9502 A 2-slot AXIe Chassis (with USB Option and one M 9537 A AX)[1]
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FSW Fast switching per Module[1]
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16 G Upgrade to 16 GSa per Module[1]
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Maximum sample rate
up to 65 GSa/s[1]
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Bandwidth
25 GHz[1]
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Channel count
up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module[1]
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Installed option
SCD Sample Clock Divider[1]
Accurate?
Installed option
002 2 channel, 65 GSa/s, 2 GSa per module[1]
Accurate?
Installed option
SEQ Sequencer Functionality per Module[1]
Accurate?
Installed option
BU 3 Pre-configured System Consisting of one M 9502 A 2-slot AXIe Chassis (with USB Option and one M 9537 A AX)[1]
Accurate?
Installed option
FSW Fast switching per Module[1]
Accurate?
Installed option
16 G Upgrade to 16 GSa per Module[1]
Accurate?
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  • Product typeWaveform generator[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the M 8195 A?

The M 8195 A is a waveform generator.[1][2]

What is the module format of the M 8195 A?

The M 8195 A is a 1-slot AXIe module.[1][2]

What performance figures are given for the M 8195 A?

The M 8195 A provides up to 65 GSa/s, 25 GHz bandwidth, 8-bit vertical resolution, and up to 4 channels.[1][2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the M 8195 A Waveform are on record.

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the M 8195 A Waveform are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the M 8195 A Waveform are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the M 8195 A Waveform are on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]M 8195 A Waveform — Keysight | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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