Application Note: Creating Wireless Signals With Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) have been commercially available and steadily improving in performance for many years. The modern AWG can generate baseband, IF, and RF frequency stimulus for efficiently testing wireless device and system performance. This article examines the technology propelling the digital wireless revolution, some common AWG wireless test applications, and important considerations for getting the best performance possible from the arbitrary waveform generator.