Description
P1284M AWG Performance and Waveform Generation
The Tabor P1284M AWG delivers precise waveform generation for modern RF development and testing environments. With a sampling rate of 1.25GS/s and 16-bit vertical resolution, the system produces high quality signals with excellent accuracy and stability. The four independent channels allow engineers to create synchronized waveform patterns for multi channel testing scenarios.
This advanced waveform generator is part of the Proteus family of instruments. The platform integrates waveform generation, signal analysis, and responsive feedback within a single architecture. As a result, the instrument is widely used in Electronic Warfare simulation, radar target testing, quantum computing research, and advanced wireless communication development.
Modular Architecture and Scalability
The P1284M AWG is designed with a modular PXI Express architecture that enables scalable system configurations. Engineers can start with a small number of channels and expand the system as testing requirements increase. This flexibility allows the instrument to support large synchronized channel arrays while maintaining phase coherence across the entire setup.
The compact design also improves laboratory efficiency by reducing space requirements while still delivering professional level performance. This scalability makes the system suitable for applications such as massive MIMO development, multi channel radar simulation, and large scale qubit control systems.
Real Time Feedback Capability
A key strength of the P1284M AWG is its integrated real time feedback system. The waveform generator and optional digitizer are connected through a powerful FPGA processing platform that enables instant signal response.
When a signal is received, the system can process the data and immediately adjust its waveform output. This eliminates the delays associated with external computer processing. The result is extremely low latency conditional waveform generation, which is essential for closed loop Electronic Warfare systems, adaptive RF testing, and radar target generation.
Intelligent Waveform Sequencing
The P1284M AWG also supports advanced task table sequencing that enables dynamic waveform control. Instead of simply playing back waveform data in a linear sequence, the system can switch between waveform segments depending on incoming triggers or signal conditions.
In radar simulation environments, this feature allows the instrument to operate as a radar target simulator that produces delayed echoes or Doppler shifted responses to represent moving objects. Engineers can easily program these advanced waveform behaviors using widely used programming environments such as Python, MATLAB, C, and LabVIEW.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | P1284M |
| Instrument Type | Arbitrary Waveform Generator |
| Sampling Rate | 1.25GS/s |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Output Channels | 4 |
| Markers | 4 |
| Standard Memory | 1GS |
| Optional Memory | Up to 8GS |
| Architecture | Advanced SDR based platform |
| Data Interface | High speed PCIe |
| Streaming Capability | Up to 6GS/s optional |
| Digital IQ Modulation | Integrated |
| Feedback System | FPGA based real time feedback |
| Optional Digitizer | 5.4GS/s single channel or 2.7GS/s dual channel |
| Trigger Input | 10 MHz standard, optional 50 MHz |
| Programming Support | Python, MATLAB, C, LabVIEW |
| Warranty | 3 years standard |
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