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M 8195 A Arbitrary Waveform
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The Keysight M8195A Arbitrary Waveform Generator is an arbitrary waveform generator. The Keysight M8195A Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides up to 65 GSa/s sample rate. The Keysight M8195A Arbitrary Waveform Generator supports up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module.[1][2]
What it is
How it works
The M 8195 A supports channel configuration, output enable control, carrier settings, amplitude control, reference-source selection, and sample-rate settings through instrument controls.[4]
The M 8195 A uses DAC sample-frequency control, FIR-scale control, extended-memory sample-rate division, and I and Q channel parameter controls for waveform playback.[5]
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAn arbitrary waveform generator belongs in test and characterization workflows rather than wafer fabrication.
Applications
The M 8195 A is used for digital applications, optical and electrical communication, advanced research, wideband radar, and satcom.[1][2]
The M 8195 A is used for coherent optical signals, multi-level and multi-channel digital signals, physics, chemistry, and electronics research, and wideband RF and microwave signal generation.[1][2]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Optics & imaging1
Configuration & options12
Vintage & configurations
What does it need to run?
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What are the key specifications to consider when selecting an arbitrary waveform generator for a lab?General reference — not yet source-verified
Key parameters include sample rate (how fast the DAC updates the output), analog bandwidth (the highest frequency component the instrument can reproduce), vertical resolution (number of bits in the DAC, affecting amplitude precision), memory depth (number of waveform points that can be stored), and number of channels. The appropriate combination depends on the specific signals you need to generate.
What types of signals can be generated with an arbitrary waveform generator?General reference — not yet source-verified
An AWG can generate virtually any time‑domain signal: modulated communications waveforms (AM, FM, QAM, OFDM), radar chirps, ultrashort pulses, arbitrary noise profiles, multi‑tone sweeps, and encoded digital patterns. Users can create custom waveforms using software and download them to the instrument.
Can an arbitrary waveform generator be used to generate high‑voltage or high‑current signals?General reference — not yet source-verified
Standard AWGs output signals within a limited voltage range (typically a few volts peak‑to‑peak) at high impedance. If higher voltages or currents are needed, the AWG's output is amplified using an external linear or RF amplifier. Some AWG models offer optional high‑voltage output modules, but class‑level, the output range is modest.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]testunlimited.com — testunlimited.comtestunlimited.com
- [2]tra-cal.com — tra-cal.comtra-cal.com
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]helpfiles.keysight.com — helpfiles.keysight.comhelpfiles.keysight.com
- [5]M8195A Arbitrary Waveform Generator — helpfiles.keysight.comhelpfiles.keysight.com
Last updated Oct 9, 2026.
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