Unmatched performance, versatility, intuitive operation, and affordability
make the AFG300 0 Series of Function, Arbitrary Waveform, and Pulse
Generators the most useful instruments in the industry.
Superior Performance and Versatility
Users can choose from 12 different standard waveforms. Arbitrary
waveforms can be generated up to 128 K in length at high sampling
rates. On pulse waveforms, leading and trailing edge time can be set
independently. External signals can be connected and added to the output
5.6 in. Display for Full Confidence in Settings and Waveform Shape
Multilan
Pulse Waveform with Variable Edge Times
AM, FM, PM
Sweep and Burst
Dual-ch
USB Connector on Front Panel for Waveform Storage on Memory
Device
USB, GPIB, and LAN
LabVIEW and LabWindows/IVI-C Drivers
MHz, 100 MHz, or 240 MHz Sine Waveforms
eupto20V
guage and Intuitive Operation Saves Setup Time
,FSK,PWM
annel Models Save Cost and Bench Space
into 50 Ω Loads
p-p
signal. Dual-channel models can generate two identical or completely
different s
±1 ppm drift per year.
Intuitive User Interface Shows More Information at a
Single Glance
A large scr
shape at a single glance. This gives full confidence in the signal settings
and lets you focus on the task at hand. Shortcut ke ys provide direct access
to frequently used functions and parameters. Others can be selected
conveniently through clearly structured menus. This reduces the time
needed for learning and relearning how to use the instrument. Look and feel
are identi
ArbExpress™ Software Included for Creating
Waveform
With this PC soft ware waveforms can be seamlessly imported from any
Tektroni
and waveform math.
ignals. All instruments feature a highly stable time base with only
een shows all relevant waveform parameters and graphical wave
cal to the world's most popular TDS3000 Oscilloscopes.
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x oscilloscope, or defined by standard functions, equation editor,
Applic
ations
Electronic Test and Design
Simulation
Sensor
Functional Test
ion and Training
Educat
Datasheet
Characteristics
AFG3000 Serie
CharacteristicAFG3011AFG3021B
Channels
s Characteristics
AFG3022B
1
1/21/21/2
AFG3101
AFG3102
AFG3251
AFG3252
WaveformsSine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise and Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, DC, Noise
Sine Wave
Sine wave in Burst Mode
Effective maximum frequency
1 µHz to 10 MHz1 µHz to 25 MHz1 µHz to 100 MHz1 µHz to 240 MHz
1µHzto5MHz1µHzto12.5MHz1µHzto50MHz1µHzto120MHz
10MHz25MHz100MHz240MHz
out
Amplitude Flatness (1 V
)
p-p
<5 MHz±0.15 dB±0.15 dB±0.15 dB±0.15 dB
5MHzto10MHz±0.3 dB
5MHzto20MHz
20MHzto25MHz
25 MHz to 100 MHz
100MHzto200MHz
200MHzto240MHz
1 µHz to 100 kHz1 µHz to 250 kHz1 µHz to 1 MHz1 µHz to 2.4 MHz
10MHz25MHz100MHz240MHz
Noise type
DC (into 50 Ω)
Arbitrary Waveforms
Arbitrary waveforms in Burst
-10Vto+10V-5Vto+5V-5Vto+5V-2.5Vto+2.5V
1 mHz to 5 MHz1 mHz to 12.5 MHz1 mHz to 50 MHz1 mHz to 120 MHz
1mHzto2.5MHz1mHzto6.25MHz1mHzto25MHz1mHzto60MHz
White Gaussian
AFG3101
AFG3102
AFG3251
AFG3252
Mode
Effective analog
8 MHz34 MHz100 MHz225 MHz
bandwidth (-3 dB)
Nonvolatile memory
Memory: Sample rate2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s
4 waveforms4 waveforms4 waveforms4 waveforms
>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s
2to16K:1GS/s
2to16K:2GS/s
Vertical resolution14 bits14 bits14 bits14 bits
Rise/Fall time
Jitter (RMS)
Amplitude, 50 Ω Load
tude, Open Circuit
Ampli
Accuracy
(1kHzsinewave,0Voffset,
Resolution0.1 mV
Units
≤80 ns≤20 ns≤8ns≤3ns
4ns4ns
1nsat1GS/s
4nsat250MS/s
20 mV
to 20 V
40 mV
p-p
p-p
to 40 V
p-p
p-p
±(2% of setting +2 mV)
>20 mV
amplitude)
p-p
10 mV
20 mV
p-p
p-p
to 10 V
to 20 V
p-p
p-p
20 mV
40 mV
p-p
p-p
to 10 V
to 20 V
p-p
p-p
±(1% of setting +1 mV) (1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >10 mV
,0.1mV
p-p
V
p-p,VRMS
, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits
RMS
,dBm(sinewaveonly)
≤200 MHz: 100 mV
>200 MHz: 100 mV
500 ps at 2 GS/s
4nsat250MS/s
≤200MHz: 50mV
>200 MHz: 50 mV
amplitude)
p-p
Output impedance50 Ω
Load impedance setting
Selectable: 50 Ω,1Ω to 10.0 kΩ,HighZ(Adjustsdisplayedamplitudeaccordingtoselectedloadimpedance)
Isolation42 Vpkmaximum to earth
Short-circuit protectionSignal outputs are robust against permanent shorts against floating ground
External voltage protection
To protect signal outputs against external voltages use fuse adapter 013-0345-xx
DC offset range, 50 Ω load±(10 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2)±(5 Vpk–Amplitudepp/2)±5 VpkDC±2.5 VpkDC
DC offset range, open circuit±(20 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2)±(10 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2)±10 VpkDC±5 VpkDC
Accuracy
±(2% of |setting| + 10 mV + 1%
of amplitude (V
))
p-p
±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude (V
))
p-p
Resolution1 mV
p-p
p-p
p-p
p-p
to5V
to4V
to 10 V
to 8 V
p-p
p-p
p-p
p-p
Modulation
AM, FM, PM
Characteristic
Carrier WaveformsAll, except Pulse, Noise, and DC
SourceInternal/External
Internal Modulating
Waveform
Internal Modulating
Frequency
AM Modulation Depth
Min FM Peak Deviation
Max FM Peak
Deviation
Description
Sine, square, ramp, noise, ARB
(AM: maximum waveform length 4,096;
FM/PM: maximum waveform length 2,048)
2mHzto50.00kHz
0.0% to +120.0%
DC
See chart, below
Modulation: Max FM Peak Deviation
CharacteristicAFG3011AFG3021B
AFG3022B
Sine
Square
5 MHz12.5 MHz50 MHz120 MHz
2.5 MHz6.25 MHz25 MHz60 MHz
AFG3101
AFG3102
AFG3251
AFG3252
ARB2.5 MHz6.25 MHz25 MHz60 MHz
Others
50 kHz125 kHz500 kHz1.2 MHz
PM Phase Deviation – 0.0° to +180.0°
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Frequency Shift Keying
Characteristic
Description
Carrier WaveformsAll, except Pulse, Noise, and DC
SourceInternal/External
Internal Modulating
2 mHz to 1.000 MHz
Frequency
Number of Keys
2
Pulse Width Modulation
Characteristic
Carrier Waveform
Description
Pulse
SourceInternal/External
Internal Modulating
Waveform
Internal Modulating
Sine, square, ramp, noise, ARB
(maximum waveform length 2,048)
2mHzto50.00kHz
Frequency
Deviation
0% to 50.0% of pulse period
Sweep
Characteristic
Description
WaveformsAll, except Pulse, Noise, and DC
TypeLinear, logarithmic
Sweep Time
Hold/Return Time
Max Total Sweep Time
1msto300s
0msto300s
300 s
Resolution1 ms or 4 digits
Total Swe e p Tim e
≤0.4%
Accuracy, t ypical
Min Start/Stop
Frequency
Max Start/Stop
All except ARB: 1 µHz
ARB: 1 mHz
See chart, below
Frequency
Sweep: Max Start/Stop Frequency
CharacteristicAFG3011AFG3021B
MHz
Sine
Square
B
AR
Others
10
5M
5M
00 kHz
1
Hz
Hz
AFG3022B
MHz
25
.5 MHz
12
.5 MHz
12
50 kHz
2
AFG3101
AFG3102
Burst
escription
Characteristic
D
WaveformsAll, except Noise and DC
ype
T
nternal Trigger Rate1μsto500.0s
I
Gate and Trigger
Triggered, gated (1 to 1,000,000 cycles or Infinite)
Internal, external, remote interface
Sources
10
50
50
1
0MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
AFG3251
AFG3252
0MHz
24
0MHz
12
0MHz
12
.4 MHz
2
Auxiliary Inputs
Characteristic
Description
Modulation Inputs Channel 1, Channel 2
Input range
All except FSK: ±1 V
FSK: 3.3 V logic level
Impedance
Frequency range
10 kΩ
DC to 25 kHz (122 kS/s)
External Triggered/Gated Burst Input
LevelTTL compatible
Impedance
10 kΩ
Pulse width100 ns minimum
SlopeP ositive/Negative, selectable
Trigger delay0.0 ns to 85.000 s
Resolution100 ps or 5 digits
Jitter (RMS), typical Burst: <500 ps (Trigger input to signal output)
Opt. A0
Opt. A1Universal EURO power
Opt. A2
Opt. A3
Opt. A5Switzerland power
Opt. A6
Opt. A10China power
Opt. A11
Opt. A99No power cord or AC adapter
Note: Includes front-panel overlay.
Quick-start user manual, power cord, USB cable, CD-ROM with
er manual, service manual, LabView and IVI drivers, CD-ROM with
ss™ software, and NIST-traceable calibration certificate. Please specify
ug when ordering.
tional Power Plugs
Description
North America power
United Kingdom power
Australia power
Japan power
India power
Service
Option
Opt. C3Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. CA1Single calibration event or coverage for the designated
Opt. D1Calibration Data Report
Opt. D3Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
Opt. D5Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
Opt. R5Repair Service 5 Years
Opt. SILV200Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (AFG3011,
Opt. SILV400Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (AFG3251 and
Description
calibration interval, whichever comes first
AFG3021B, AFG3022B, AFG3101, and AFG3102)
AFG3252)
Warranty
Three-year warranty on parts and labor.
Recommended Accessories
AccessoryDescription
Rackmount KitRM3100
apter, BNC-P
Fuse ad
R
to BNCFuse set, 3 pcs,
0.125 A.
BNC cable shielded,
3 ft.
BNC cable shielded,
9 ft.
GPIB cable, double
shielded
013-0345-xx
159-0454-xx
012-0482-xx
012-1256-xx
012-0991-xx
Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix
Standard Codes and Formats.
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