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Data sheet
Function Generators
Models 4017A & 4040A
Model 4040A
These analog function generators offer familiar controls, stable
output, and reliable operation at budget-saving price points.
4017A
10 MHz Sweep
Function Generator
■ 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz
■ Sine, Square, Triangle,
Pulse, & Ramp output
■ Coarse and Fine tuning
■ 5 digit LED display
■ Linear and log sweep
■ Variable duty cycle
■ Variable DC offset
■ cUL certified
Mo del 404 0A
AM MOD ULA TIO N CHAR AC TER IST ICS
Source Internal, External
Modulation Ratio 0 to 100%
Int modulation 1 kHz
Ext Modulation DC to 500 kHz
Ext Sensitivity Less than 10V p-p for 100% modulation
FM MOD ULA TI ON CHAR ACTER IST ICS
Source Internal, External
Modulation Ratio 0 to 100%
Deviation 0 to 5%
INT Modulation 1 kHz
Ext Modulation DC to 500 kHz
Ext Sensitivity Less than 10V p-p for 100% modulation
BURST CH A RA CTE RIS TIC
Source Internal, External
Burst Width Cont. variable from 5% to 90% of internal gating frequency
Repition Rate
External Level TTL levels
Burst Frequency Determined by main generator frequency setting
0.5 Hz to 50 Hz, internal
DC to 500 kHz external
4040A
20 MHz Sweep
Function Generator
■ 0.2 Hz to 20 MHz
■ Sine, Square, Triangle,
Pulse, & Ramp output
■ Coarse and Fine tuning
■ AM & FM modulation
■ Burst operation
■ External frequency
counter to 30 MHz
■ Linear and log sweep
■ Variable duty cycle
■ Variable DC offset
■ cUL certified
Sp e ci fic ati on s 40 17A 40 40A
Fr equ enc y Char act er ist ics
aveforms
W
ange
R
Resolution 5 digits 5 digits
uning Range
T
Fine ±5% of coarse setting ±5% of coarse setting
ariable Duty Cycle
V
Operating Modes Normal, sweep, VCG Normal,sweep, VCG, AM, FM,burst
Ou tpu t Ch ar act eri sti cs
Impedance 50Ω ±10%
evel
L
Amplitude Variable, 20 dB range typical
ttenuation
A
DC Offset Preset ±0.1 V typ Variable: ±10V open-circuit ±5 into 50Ω
ine Wave
S
istortion
D
latness
F
Square wave
ymmetry
S
Rise time ≤ 30 ns
Triangle Wave Linearity: ≥ 98% to 100 kHz
TT L O ut put
Level 0.8V to 2.4V
Rise time ≤ 20 nS
Duty Cycle 50% typical
CM OS Out p ut
Max. Frequency 2 MHz
Level 4V to 14V ±0.5 p-p cont. variable
Rise Time ≤ 120 nS
VC G ( Volt ag e c ont rol led ge ner ato r)
Input Voltage 0-10V ±1V causes a 100:1 frequency change
Impedance 10kΩ ±5%
Sw e ep Ope ra tio n
Mode LIN/LOG
Width 100:1 continuously variable
Rate 0.5 s to 30 s cont variable 20 ms to 2 s cont variable
Sweep Output 0 to 10 V 0 to 2 V
Start/Stop Frequencies NA Adjustable
Fr equ enc y Coun ter
Accuracy Time base accuracy ±1 count
Time Base Accuracy ±10 ppm (23° ±5°C)
Display 5 digit LED
Mode NA INT or EXT
External Input
Frequency Does not apply 5 Hz to 30 MHz
Resolution Does not apply 0.1, 1, 10, 100, 1 kHz
Sensitivity Does not apply 25 mVrms
Ge ner al
Power Source 120/230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, internal jumper selectable
Dimensions
Weight 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) 4.5 lbs. (2 kg)
.1 Hz to 10 MHz in 8 ranges
0
5:85:15 cont variable
1
±5% (.45 dB) 0.1 Hz to 8 MHz
±20% (2.0 dB) 8 MHz to 10 MHz
.1 Hz to 100 kHz <2%
0
4.5 x 11.75 x 10.575"
(140 x 298 x 264mm)
ine, Square, Triangle, ±Pulse, ±Ramp
S
.2 Hz to 20 MHz in 8 ranges
0
0:1
1
5:85:15 cont variable
1
0 V p-p Open circuit, 10V p-p into 50Ω
2
20 dB ±1dB
-
3% typical at 1 kHz
≤
±5% (.45 dB) 10 Hz to 8 MHz
±20% (2.0 dB) 8 MHz to 20 MHz
.2 Hz to 100 kHz <2%
0
5.5 x 11.75 x 10.575"
(114 x 298 x 264mm)
0:1
1
Two Year Warranty
Supplied Accessories
Output Cable with BNC to Alligator Clips,
Instruction Manual Carrying Case (not included): LC-40
Technical data subject to change
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