Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keysight introduces the PathWave Signal Generator Virtual Instrument (PWSG VI) software—a powerful, hardware-free way to simulate real Keysight signal generators. Whether you're preparing offline signal setups, training teams, or building automation scripts, this demo shows how PWSG VI helps you work faster, collaborate more efficiently, and accelerate validation – without waiting for the physical instrument. Seamless transition between virtual and physical instruments!
Key Features:
• Emulates Keysight N5185A/N5186A MXG and M9484C VXG C instruments with flexible hardware options — free to use
• Delivers the same GUI, embedded applications (5G NR, NR V2X, WLAN, etc.), and behavior as real instruments — free to use
• Easily simulates multi channel signals for advanced test scenarios — free to use
• Generates and exports waveforms, and saves setups as configuration files — free to use
• Includes a built in SCPI recorder to speed up automation scripting — free to use
• Supports full SCPI control for automation workflows (requires N7688SIMC license)
🎯 Free trials & more resources: keysight.com/find/N7688SIMC
Chapters:
00:00-00:24 What is PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulation Software?
00:25-01:28 Where to get the PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulation Software?
01:29-02:21 Live Demo: Configure Instrurment Model, Channels & Licenses
02:57-03:41 Live Demo: Create & Generate Signals Using Embedded Applicaitons
03:42-04:10 Live Demo: PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulaiton Software with SCPI Recorder
04:11-04:40 Live Demo: SCPI command simulation with N7688SIMC license
04:41-05:01 More inforamiton about PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulaiton Software
Keysight introduces the PathWave Signal Generator Virtual Instrument (PWSG VI) software—a powerful, hardware-free way to simulate real Keysight signal generators. Whether you're preparing offline signal setups, training teams, or building automation scripts, this demo shows how PWSG VI helps you work faster, collaborate more efficiently, and accelerate validation – without waiting for the physical instrument. Seamless transition between virtual and physical instruments!
Key Features:
• Emulates Keysight N5185A/N5186A MXG and M9484C VXG C instruments with flexible hardware options — free to use
• Delivers the same GUI, embedded applications (5G NR, NR V2X, WLAN, etc.), and behavior as real instruments — free to use
• Easily simulates multi channel signals for advanced test scenarios — free to use
• Generates and exports waveforms, and saves setups as configuration files — free to use
• Includes a built in SCPI recorder to speed up automation scripting — free to use
• Supports full SCPI control for automation workflows (requires N7688SIMC license)
🎯 Free trials & more resources: keysight.com/find/N7688SIMC
Chapters:
00:00-00:24 What is PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulation Software?
00:25-01:28 Where to get the PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulation Software?
01:29-02:21 Live Demo: Configure Instrurment Model, Channels & Licenses
02:57-03:41 Live Demo: Create & Generate Signals Using Embedded Applicaitons
03:42-04:10 Live Demo: PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulaiton Software with SCPI Recorder
04:11-04:40 Live Demo: SCPI command simulation with N7688SIMC license
04:41-05:01 More inforamiton about PWSG Virtual Instrument Simulaiton Software
