Connecting to AWG5208 by Tektronix in Python

Instrument Card

AWG5000 Series models, with a 14 bits DA converter based sample rate from 600 MS/s to 1.2 GS/s, two to four output channels, synchronized four to eight digital marker outputs, and 28-channels of digital data outputs, easilysolve the toughest measurement challenges in wireless base band I/Q communications, digital consumer product design such as imaging devices, data conversion equipment and semiconductor design and test

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: TEKTRONIX

Tektronix, Inc., historically widely known as Tek, is an American company best known for manufacturing test and measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and video and mobile test protocol equipment.

• Headquarters: USA
• Yearly Revenue (millions, USD): 5800
• Vendor Website: here

Connect to the AWG5208 in Python

PROTOCOLS > SCPI

QCodes

import qcodes as qc
from qcodes.instrument_drivers.tektronix.AWG5208 import AWG5208

# Connect to the AWG5208 RF Signal Generator
awg = AWG5208('awg', 'TCPIP0::192.168.1.1::inst0::INSTR')

# Perform operations with the AWG5208
awg.ch1.frequency(1e9)
awg.ch1.amplitude(0.5)
awg.ch1.output('ON')

# Close the connection to the AWG5208
awg.close()