Keysight N5193A Signal Generator Firmware A.01.20 Download

Posted at April 29, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Keysight N5193A Signal Generator Firmware A.01.20 Description

Release Notes

New Features
- Added support for Pulse Descriptor Words streaming from LAN and solid state drives 
- Added support for larger solid state drives 
- Added support for RF Gate Trigger 
- Added support for pre-trigger configuration in List mode 

Enhancements

- Phase Coding pattern length was increased to 65536 bits. Requires option PM1 
- Increased the frequency resolution to the nearest 1/1024 Hz for Normal, List, and Streaming modes. Requires option FR1 
- Added the following enhancements to multi-instrument synchronization: 
Added Daisy-chaining trigger to synchronize many UXG’s 
Added persistent delay options to trigger input to mitigate 8ns uncertainty 
Added front panel key for trigger test pattern diagnostics 
Added diagnostic graphs menu for troubleshooting timing issues 
- Enhanced OPC/WAI to wait for not only source settled but also a control trigger, whichever occurs first
Increased the number of point markers supported in List mode from 8 to 12
- Enhanced firmware installers error reporting

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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