Tektronix AFG310 Data Sheet

Arbitrary Function Generators

AFG310 •AFG320

AFG300 Series.

Features & Benefits

Five Functions in
One Instrument

– Function Generator
– Arbitrary Waveform

Generator
– Burst Generator
– Sweep Generator
– Modulation Source

AFG320 Offers Two
Independent Channels

Load Waveforms Directly
from Selected Tektronix
Digital Oscilloscopes via

the GPIB Interface

Windows-based
ArbExpressTMWaveform
Editing Software Package
Included for Convenient
Creation and Editing of
Arbitrary Waveforms

All Functions Including
Waveform Creation and
Editing Accessible via
the Front Panel

Optional Rackmount Kit
for System Applications

AFG300 Series Delivers Five Functions in One Tool

Function Generator

Arbitrary Waveform
Generation

The AFG300 Series is an excellent 16 MHz

function generator with built-in arbitrary

waveform, burst, sweep, and modulation

capabilities. The instruments support stan-

dard waveforms including sine, square,

triangle, ramp, pulse, DC and noise.

Its sweep function includes Linear and

Logarithmic (up or down) while operating in

the Continuous, Triggered, and Burst modes.

With a sample rate of 16 MS/s, 12-Bit

vertical resolution and a non-volatile memory

that holds four 16,384-point waveforms, the

AFG300 Series are powerful tools for simu-

lating complex waveforms. Waveforms can

be downloaded directly from selected

Tektronix oscilloscopes and arbitrary wave-

form generators via GPIB, created with the

standard ArbExpress waveform editing

software package, or entered via the

front panel.

Applications

Design and Test

Automotive

Education

Industrial

Biomedical

Sensor Simulation

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Characteristics

Output Channels –

AFG310: 1.
AFG320: 2.

Standard Waveforms – Sine, Square, Triangle,
Ramp, Pulse, DC and Noise.

User Waveforms – (Preprogrammed samples)

USR1: Sin (X)/X.
USR2: Double Exponential Pulse.
USR3: Damped Sine Wave.
USR4: NRZ Random Signal.

Arbitrary Waveforms –

Waveform Length: 10 to 16384 points.
Vertical Resolution: 12-Bit.
Sample Rate: 16 MS/s.
Nonvolatile Memory: Four 16 k waveforms.

Output Frequency –

Sine, Square: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
Triangle, Ramp, Pulse: 0.01 Hz to 100 kHz.
Noise (Gaussian): Maximum 8 MHz bandwidth.
Arbitrary Waveform:

Repetition Rate: 0.01 Hz to 1.6 MHz.
Resolution: 7 digits.
Accuracy: 50 ppm.

Output Characteristics –

Amplitude (into 50 Ω): 50 mV

p-p

to 10 V

p-p

Accuracy: ±(1% of setting + 5 mV) at 1 kHz,
no offset.

Flatness (at 1 V amplitude relative to 1 kHz):

<100 kHz: ±1%.
100 kHz to 1 MHz: ±1.5%.
1 MHz to 16 MHz: ±3%.

Offset (into 50 Ω):

to 10 V

505 mV

p-p

amplitude: peak amplitude

p-p

+ offset is limited to +5 V or –5 V.
50 mV

to 500 mV

p-p

amplitude: –0.75 V to

p-p

+0.75 V.

Accuracy: ±(1% of setting +5 mV).
Resolution: 5 mV.
Output Impedance: 50 Ω.
Isolation: 42 V peak maximum relative to
earth ground.
Phase:

Range: ±360º.

Resolution: 1º.

Sine Wave Spectral Purity –

Harmonic Distortion:

DC to 20 kHz: –65 dBc.

20 kHz to 100 kHz: –60 dBc.

100 kHz to 1 MHz: –45 dBc.

1 MHz to 16 MHz: –35 dBc.
Total Harmonic Distortion:

20 kHz: 0.05% at 1 V amplitude.

.

Square:

Rise/Fall Time: ≤20 ns.
Overshoot: <<2%.

Pulse:

Rise/Fall Time: <<100 ns.
Duty Cycle: 1% to 99% of period.

Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Arbitrary:

Jitter: 2 ns at 100 kHz.

Modulation –

AM:

Source: External only.
Carrier: Up to 16 MHz.
Modulation: Any internal waveform plus Arb.
Frequency: DC to 200 kHz.
Depth:

1 V: 100%.
0V:50%.
–1 V: 0%.

Signal Characteristics –

for 100% modulation.

2V

p-p

FM:

Source: Internal only.
Modulation: Sine, Square, Triangle,Arb.
Frequency: 0.01 Hz to 10 kHz.
Deviation: 0.01 Hz to 8 MHz.

FSK (frequency shift keying):

Source: Internal only.
Mode: Trigger, Burst.
Frequency Range: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
Key Rate: 0.01 Hz to 50 kHz.
Number of Keys: 2.

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Frequency Sweep –

Type: Linear or logarithmic.
Direction: Up or down.
Start/Stop Frequency: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
Time: 1 ms to 100 s.
Mode: Continuous, Trigger, Burst.

Operating Mode –

Continuous: The selected waveform is output
continuously.
Triggered: One period of the selected waveform is
output each time a trigger occurs.

Trigger source: Manual, external.
Burst: The selected waveform is output with
a specified number of cycles each time a
trigger occurs.

Carrier Frequency: Up to 1 MHz.

Count: 1 to 60,000 cycles/burst

(100 s maximum except sine wave or square

wave) or infinite.
Start phase: –360 to +360º.

Trigger Source: Manual, external.

Inputs/Outputs –

Front Panel:

Main Output: Ch 1, Ch 2 (AFG320 only).

External Trigger (Burst) Input:

TTL input.
Pulse-width: 1 µs minimum.
10 kΩ input impedance.

Rear Panel:

Sync Output: TTL level.

External AM Modulation:

= 100% modulation.

2V

p-p

10 kΩ input impedance.

GPIB Interface (IEEE-488.2).

Memory –

Type: Non-volatile.
Setup Storage: 20.
Arbitrary Waveform Storage: 4.

Environmental, EMC, Safety

Temperature Range –

Operating: 0 ºC to +50 ºC.
Nonoperating: –20 ºC to +60 ºC.

Humidity –

Operating:

At or below +40 ºC: 0 to 95%.
+40 ºC to +50 ºC: 0 to 75%.

Random Vibration –

Operating: 0.31 G
Nonoperating: 2.46 G

from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes.

RMS

from 5 to 500 Hz,

RMS

10 minutes.

Shock –

Nonoperating: 294 m/s

2

(30 G), half-sine,

11 ms duration.

EMC Compliance –

Meets intent of Directive 89/396/EEC
for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Australian AN/NZS 2064.1/2.

Safety –

UL1244, CSA231, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1.

Power

Line Voltage –

90 to 132 V AC, 180 to 250 V AC.

Line Frequency –

90 to 250 V: 48 to 63 Hz.
90 to 127 V: 48 to 440 Hz.

Physical
Characteristics

Dimensions mm in.

Height 99 3.9
Width 214 8.4
Depth 411 16.2

Weight kg lbs.

Net: AFG310 5.4 11.9
Net: AFG320 5.6 12.3

Ordering Information

AFG310

Single-channel Programmable Arbitrary
Function Generator.

AFG320

Dual-channel Programmable Arbitrary
Function Generator.

Includes: User manual, Calibration Certificate,
power cord, ArbExpress Software.

Please specify power plug when ordering.

Recommended Accessories

Rackmount Kit – Order 016-1674-00.

Power Plug Options

Opt. A0 – North America Power.

Opt. A1 – Universal EURO Power.

Opt. A2 – United Kingdom Power.

Opt. A3 – Australia Power.

Opt. A4 – 240 V, North America Power.

Opt. A5 – Switzerland Power.

Service

Tektronix CAL and REP Service programs allow
you to pre-purchase genuine Return to Tektronix
Service. Ask your Distributor for details.

Opt. C3 – Calibration Service 3 Years.

Opt. D1 – Calibration Data Report.

Opt. D3 – Calibration Data Report 3 Years

(with Option C3).

Warranty

Three years parts and labor.

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Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and
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