OPERATING MANUAL

UDB100xS Series
Direct Digital
Synthesis(DDS)
Signal Generator

December 2013

Zhengzhou Ming He Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

 Contents
1. Contact..................................................................................................................... 1
2. Inspecting Package Contents............................................................................... 1
3. Summary.................................................................................................................. 1
3.1 Brief introduction............................................................................................ 2
3.2 Main function.................................................................................................. 2
3.3 Technical data.................................................................................................2
4.Instrument Introduction........................................................................................... 3
4.1 Structure Description.....................................................................................3
4.2 Button Description......................................................................................... 4
5. Operation..................................................................................................................5
5.1 Power On........................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Operation........................................................................................................ 5
6. Cautions................................................................................................................... 9
7. Warranty and service ........................................................................................... 9
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1. Contact
Address: No.96 Rui Da Rd., Zhengzhou, China

Tel: 86-371-86106382

Fax: 86-371-86106382

Zip: 450001

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.mhinstek.com

2. Inspecting Package Contents

When you get a new UDB100xS series DDS Signal Generator, please inspect
the instrument as follows:

2.1 Check if there is damage due to transportation

If the package is damaged, please retain them until the instrument and
accessories are tested.

2.2 Check package contents

Contents of the case are as bellows, if the content does not match with the
packing list or the instrument is damaged, please contact us.

UDB100xS series DDS Signal Generator 1pc

Accessories: DC 5V adapter 1pc

User manual(pdf) 1pc

Optional: The dedicate data line connect signal source or power to the
computer 1pc

2.3 Check the machine

If the machine was damaged; did not work properly or failed to pass
performance tests, please contact your dealer or our company.

3. Summary
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3.1 Brief introduction

UDB100xS series is based on direct digital synthesis (DDS) technology, using
FPGA design. It is easy to use and has high signal stability. The meter has
both TTL output and external frequency measurement functions, able to adjust
the amplitude and DC bias of the output signal.UDB100xS series has sweep
function, it can be arbitrarily set to scan the frequency range and scan time.
Suitable for laboratory, engineering technicians and enthusiasts.

3.2 Main function

1.Signal aspects: The meter is able to generate sine, square, triangle and
sawtooth;
2.Measurement: The meter has the frequency measurement and counting
functions;
3.Scan aspects: It has scanning capability and can achieve frequency sweep
with an arbitrary start and end point.
4.Storage and Recall function: With 10sets (M0~M9) parameter storage
locations, data of M0 can be loaded as power on.

3.3 Technical data

Item Parameter
Waveform sine, square, triangle and sawtooth
Output amplitude ≥9Vp-p(No load)
Output Impedance 50Ω±10%
DC bias ±2.5V
0.01Hz~2MHz(UDB1002S)
Frequency Range 0.01Hz~5MHz(UDB1005S)
Output 0.01Hz~8MHz(UDB1008S)
Frequency resolution 0.01Hz
Frequency stability ±1×10
－6

Frequency error ±5×10

－6

Distortion of sine Wave ≤0.8% (Reference frequency:1kHz)

Linearity of triangle wave ≥98% (0.01Hz~10kHz)

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Rise or fall time of square

≤100ns
wave
Duty cycle range of square
1%~99%
wave
0.01Hz~2MHz(UDB1002S)
Frequency Range 0.01Hz~5MHz(UDB1005S)
0.01Hz~8MHz(UDB1008S)
TTL
Amplitude >3Vp-p
Fanout factor >20 TTL Load
Counting range 0-4294967295
Measurement Frequency range 1Hz~60MHz
Input amplitude 0.5Vp-p~20Vp-p
Range fM1 ~fM2
Sweep
Amplitude 0.5Vp-p~20Vp-p
Quantity 10
Save
Location M0~M9
Power supply DC 5V
Dimensions W*H*D 130×102×85mm
Weight Host 260g
3-1 Technical data

4.Instrument Introduction
4.1 Structure Description

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Item Introduction Item Introduction

1 1602LCD 7 Ext.In Input terminal
2 DC5V Power supply interface 8 TTL Output
3 Power switch 9 Knob
4 Bias adjustment potentiometer 10 Button
5 Amplitude adjustment potentiometer 11 Communication Interface
6 Output terminal
4-1 The introduction of UDB100xS

4.2 Button Description

Item Introduction
Move the cursor left or select adjustment items
Move the cursor right or select adjustment items
The select button,it can switch between the up and
SELECT down lines, which “*”indicates that the contents of this
line can be modified.
OK The “OK” button can switch the range of frequency

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when the “*”is in the first line ,and when the “*”is in the
first line, the “OK” button can switch the waveform.

ADJ Adjust the frequency

OFFS Adjust the bias
AMP Adjust the range

4-2 The introduction of button

5. Operation
5.1 Power On
5.1.1 Plug 5V adapter, UDB100xS series can be powered by a USB interface
and 5V power adapter.
5.1.2 Switch on.

5.2 Operation
5.2.1 Set Waveform

UDB100xS series can issue three types of waves, they are sine , square and
triangular. If you want to switch the waveform, you can press the "Select"
button, the "*" will switch to the second line, and then press the "OK" button to
switch waveforms. “SIN”: sine wave, “TRI”: triangle wave, “SQR”: square
wave.
When the output is sine wave, the screen will display:

When the output is square wave, the screen will display:

When the output is triangular wave, the screen will display:

5.2.2 Set Frequency

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When setting the frequency, a cursor appears and then pressing and

which can move the cursor. Rotate the knob to adjust,as shown below.

At this time, the step frequency is 0.01kHz.

When the "*" is in the first line, press the “OK” button to switch the unit of
frequency(Hz，kHz and MHz), as shown below.

Frequency unit becomes：Hz.

Frequency unit becomes：MHz.

5.2.3 Set the duty cycle

Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button, there will be:

That has entered the set duty cycle interface. At this time rotary the encoder
can adjust the duty cycle. It should be noted that this setting is only valid for
triangle and square wave except sine wave.
The duty cycle of square wave can be adjusted between 1%~99%, as shown
below:

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There are three cases of the duty cycle of the triangular wave, when the duty
cycle is 50%, it is a standard triangular wave,when the duty cycle is greater
than 50%, it is a rising saw tooth, when the duty cycle is less than 50%, it is a
falling saw tooth. As shown below.

5.2.4 Counter

Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button and transfers to the counting function(FUNC:COUNT).

The pulse can be entered from the Ext.In input terminal and the screen will
display the count value. You can press the “OK”button to clear the count value
and re-count.

5.2.5 Function of external frequency measurement

Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button and transfers to the function of external frequency

measurement（FUNC:EXT.FREQ. It can measure the frequency of signal from

the Ext.In input terminal.

5.2.6 Save

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Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button and transfers to the function of save(FUNC:SAVE). The

save function can store the current frequency value、waveform and duty cycle
in the internal memory. There are ten storage locations inside the machine for
saving user’s settings, they are M0 to M9, by adjusting the encoder you can
select which location to save. After selecting the storage location, press the
“OK” button to save. The “OK” appears in the lower right conner of the screen
means that the storage was successful.

If you store the current settings to position M0, the machine can load
parameter of M0 automatically at boot time.In addition, M1 and M2 has a
special significance, M1 represents the starting frequency, M2 representatives
the stop frequency. If you need to use the sweep function, you need to set the

value of M1 and M2 in advance, and ensure fM2>fM1 .

5.2.7 Load
Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button and transfers to the function of load(FUNC:LOAD). The

specific operations is similar to “Save”function, we will not repeat.

5.2.8 Sweep

Press the “Select” button, the "*" will transfers to the second line and then

press the button and transfers to the function of sweep(FUNC:SWEEP).

The default setting of “Sweep “is stop. If you need to start scanning, press the
"OK" button, and the frequency of output signal will change from fM1 to fM2
continuously.

5.2.9 TTL

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The TTL output port of the meter can export TTL waveform with the same
frequency synchronously.

5.2.10 PC control

PC can control UDB1002S, UDB1005S and UDB1008S.

6. Cautions
6.1 Make sure the input power adapter correctly, the machine uses DC5V
power adapter;
6.2 Operating temperature is from -10 to 50 degrees Celsius, and storage
temperature is from -20 to 70 degrees Celsius; make sure the instrument kept
dry.
6.3 Do not attempt to disassemble the instrument, destroying the package will
void the warranty, this instrument has no user-serviceable parts inside, if it
need to be repaired, you can repair it by specifying outlets, or return to the
factory for repair.
6.4 Do not move the instrument violently as it is working to avoid irreparable
damage to the internal circuitry.

7. Warranty and service

Thank you for purchasing our products. To maximize the use of the new
product features, we recommend that you take the following steps:
1 Read safe and efficient use instruction.
2 Read the warranty terms and conditions.

We warrants to the original purchaser that its product and the component parts
thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
one year from the data of purchase.

We will repair or replace, at its’ option, defective product or component parts.

Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date.

Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of
product or as a result of unauthorized alternations or reapers. It is void if the
serial number is alternated, defaced or removed.

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