Tektronix AFG310 Data Sheet

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Arbitrary Function Generators

Features and Benefits

• Two Functions in One Instrument

- Function Generator

- Arbitrary Waveform Generator

• AFG320 Offers Two Independent Channels

• Load Waveforms Directly from any
Tektronix Digital Oscilloscope via the GPIB
Interface

• Windows-based WaveWriter™ Waveform
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 Rack Mount Kit for System
Applications

Applications

• Design and Test

• Automotive

• Industrial

• Biomedical

• Sensor Simulation

• Manufacturing Test

AFG310/320

FUNCTION GENERATOR

The AFG300 Series is an excellent 16 MHz
function generator with built-in arbitrary
waveform capabilities. The instruments sup­port standard waveforms including sine,
square, triangle, ramp, pulse, DC, and noise.
In addition, it has a frequency sweep function
and three operating modes: Continuous,
Triggered, and Burst.

ARBITRARY WAVEFORM GENERATION

With a sampling rate of 16 MS/s, 12-bits ver­tical resolution, and a non-volatile memory
that holds four 16,384-point waveforms, the

AFG300 Series are powerful tools for simu­lating complex waveforms. Waveshapes can
be downloaded directly from a Tektronix DSO,
created with the included WaveWriter™ for
Windows waveform editing software package,
or entered via the front panel.

WAVEFORM IMPORT FUNCTION

The AFG300 Series supports waveform import
function to receive waveforms from Tektronix
DSOs (TDS Series and 2400 Series) and arbi­trary waveform generators (AWG 2000 Series
and AFG 2000 Series) via GPIB. This capability
makes the AFG300 Series perfect accessories
for Tektronix DSOs.

Output Channels –

AFG310: 1.
AFG320: 2.

Standard Waveforms – Sine, square, triangle,
ramp, pulse, DC, and Noise.

Arbitrary Waveforms –

Waveform Length: 10 to 16384 points.
Vertical Resolution: 12 bits.
Sample Rate: 16 MS/s.
Non-volatile Memory: Four 16 K waveforms.

Output Frequency –

Sine, Square: 0.01Hz to 16 MHz.
Triangle, Ramp, Pulse: 0.01Hz 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):

505 mV

p-p

to 10 V

p-p

amplitude: peak amplitude +

offset is limited to +5V or -5V.

50 mV

p-p

to 500 mV

p-p

amplitude: –0.75 V

to+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: ±360 degrees.

Resolution: 1 degree.

16 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator

AFG310 • AFG320

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard

488.1-1987, and with Tektronix Standard
Codes and Formats.

See Tektronix on the World Wide Web:
http://www.tek.com

Tektronix Measurement prod­ucts are manufactured in ISO
registered facilities.

Certified for CE Marking.

GPIB

IEEE-488

CHARACTERISTICS

AFG310

Single-channel Programmable Arbitrary Function
Generator.

AFG320

Dual-channel Programmable Arbitrary Function
Generator.

Includes:

User Manual, Calibration Certificate,
Power Cord (U.S. 115 V), WaveWriter™ Software
and Manual.

Calibration Data Report - Opt. D1

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Rack Mount Kit –

Order 016-1674-00.

INTERNATIONAL POWER PLUG OPTIONS

Opt A1 to A5.

TEKTRONIX MEASUREMENT SERVICE

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

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16 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator

AFG310 • AFG320

Arbitrary Function Generators

ORDERING INFORMATION

8/98 ES/XBS 76W–12019–2

Copyright © 1998, Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this
publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privileges reserved. TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered
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Sine Wave Spectral Purity –

Harmonic Distortion:

DC to 20 kHz: –70 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.

Signal Characteristics –

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 20 kHz.
Depth:

1 V: 100%.
0 V: 50%.
–1 V: 0%.
2 V

p-p

for 100% modulation.

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.

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 16 MHz.

Count: 1 to 60,000 cycles/burst (100 s maximum

except sine wave or square wave) or infinite.
Start phase: –360 to +360 degrees.
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:

2 V

p-p

= 100% modulation.

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° to +50° C.
Non-operating: –20° to +60° C.

Humidity –

Operating:

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

Random Vibration –

Operating: 0.31 g

RMS

from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes.

Non-operating: 2.46 g

RMS

from 5 to 500 Hz, 10

minutes.

Shock –

Non-operating: 294 m/s2(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 Compliance –

UL1244.
CSA-C22.2 No. 231.
EN 61010-1.

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

Dimensions mm in.

Height 99 3.9
Width 214 8.4
Depth 411 16.2

Weight kg lb.

Net AFG310 5.4 11.9
Net AFG320 5.6 12.3

WARRANTY

Three years parts and labor.

CHARACTERISTICS (CONTD)