Tektronix AFG31000 Series, AFG31021, AFG31052, AFG31101, AFG31102 Specification And Performance Verification Technical Reference

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator

Specification and Performance Verification Technical
Reference

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Warranty

Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If
the product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement
products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance.
All replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service.
Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center
designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the
country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all
shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this
warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix
representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the
use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with
other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of
servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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Table of Contents

List of Figures ........................................................................................................................... 7

Important safety information ................................................................................................... 9

General safety summary ....................................................................................................................... 9

To avoid fire or personal injury .................................................................................................................... 9

Terms in this manual ........................................................................................................................... 11

Service safety summary ...................................................................................................................... 11

Symbols and terms on the product ..................................................................................................... 12

Preface..................................................................................................................................... 13

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 13

General model information .................................................................................................................. 13

AFG31000 Series documentation ....................................................................................................... 14

Contact information ............................................................................................................................. 15

Extended warranty .............................................................................................................................. 15

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 17

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Electrical specifications ....................................................................................................................... 17

Operating mode ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Waveforms ................................................................................................................................................ 18

Frequency/period ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Phase (except DC, noise, and pulse) ........................................................................................................ 19

Lead delay (pulse) ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Skew ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

Amplitude .................................................................................................................................................. 20

DC offset ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Internal noise add ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Output characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 22

Input and output specifications ........................................................................................................... 27

Front panel ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Rear panel................................................................................................................................................. 28

General specifications ......................................................................................................................... 28

Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 28

Environmental ........................................................................................................................................... 29

Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................................. 29

System characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 30

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 31

Performance verification ........................................................................................................ 33

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 33

Self-tests ............................................................................................................................................. 33

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Diagnostics self-test .................................................................................................................................. 33

Calibration self-tests .................................................................................................................................. 34

Self-test error codes .................................................................................................................................. 35

Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 37

Performance conditions ............................................................................................................................ 37

Equipment required ................................................................................................................................... 38

Test records ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Frequency/period test ......................................................................................................................... 39

Amplitude test ..................................................................................................................................... 40

DC test ................................................................................................................................................ 43

AC flatness test ................................................................................................................................... 45

AC flatness test: 1 kHz .............................................................................................................................. 45

AC flatness test: >100 kHz ........................................................................................................................ 47

Test records ............................................................................................................................ 51

Using the test records ......................................................................................................................... 51

AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record ............................................................................................... 52

AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record ............................................................................................... 55

AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record ............................................................................................... 58

AFG31151 and AFG31152 test record ............................................................................................... 61

AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record ............................................................................................... 64

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List of Figures

Figure 1: AFG31000 Series front view ........................................................................31

Figure 2: AFG31000 Series dimensions rear view .....................................................31

Figure 3: AFG31000 Series dimensions side view .....................................................32

Figure 4: AFG31000 Series dimensions top view .......................................................32

Figure 5: Connections for the frequency/period test ...................................................39

Figure 6: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ................................40

Figure 7: Connections for the amplitude test ..............................................................41

Figure 8: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ................................43

Figure 9: Connections for the DC test .........................................................................43

Figure 10: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ..............................45

Figure 11: Connections for the AC flatness test: 1 kHz test setup .............................46

Figure 12: Connections for the AC flatness test: >100 kHz test setup .......................47

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Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation
and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section.
See Service safety summary (on page 11

General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these
instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety
procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

).

Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair,
maintenance, or adjustment.

Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.

This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.

Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live
conductors are exposed.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety
sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.

To avoid fire or personal injury

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the

country of use.

Do not use the provided power cord for other products.

Use proper voltage setting. Before applying power, make sure that the line selector is in the proper
position for the source being used or make sure the line voltage is corrected based on the published
specifications.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making
connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly
grounded.

Important safety information

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Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See
instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the power
cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect instruments while they are
connected to a voltage source.

Use only connectors and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable
for the product.

Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the
product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the
product. Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the
lowest rated individual component.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum
rating of that terminal.

Do not float the common terminal above the rated voltage for that terminal.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with
the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is
present.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it
inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If
in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the
product to prevent its further operation.

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.

Use only specified replacement parts.

Wear eye protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or laser radiation exists.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved

from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on

installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed.
Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing
the display and indicators.

Important safety information

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CAUTION.

and do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or

Avoid improper or prolonged use of keyboards, pointers, and button pads. Improper or prolonged
keyboard or pointer use may result in serious injury.

Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics
professional to avoid stress injuries.

Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with handles for lifting and
carrying.

Use only the Tektronix rack-mount hardware specified for this product.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface, perform
the following steps:

1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid
scratching the clear glass display filter.

2. Use a soft cloth dampened with water to clean the instrument. Use an aqueous solution of 75%
isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning.

Avoid getting moisture inside the unit during external cleaning. Use only enough cleaning solution to

dampen the cloth or swab. To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to sprays, liquids, or solvents,

Terms in this manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

other property.

Service safety summary

This section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only
qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the
General safety summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another

person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Important safety information

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When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual

to ratings in the manual.)

Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power
cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product.
Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing
protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after
performing a repair.

Symbols and terms on the product

These terms may appear on the product:

 DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
 WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
 CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have
to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

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AFG31021

25 MHz

250 MS/s

1

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31022

25 MHz

250 MS/s

2

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31051

50 MHz

1 GS/s

1

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31052

50 MHz

1 GS/s

2

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31101

100 MHz

1 GS/s

1

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31102

100 MHz

1 GS/s

2

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31151

150 MHz

2 GS/s

1

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31152

150 MHz

2 GS/s

2

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31251

250 MHz

2 GS/s

1

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

AFG31252

250 MHz

2 GS/s

2

16 MS/CH

128 MS/CH

Preface

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Tektronix product. The Series 31000 Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG)
instruments are high-performance instruments with built-in waveform generation applications,
real-time waveform monitoring called InstaView
efficiency.

This manual contains instructions for verifying the performance of the AFG31000 Series Arbitrary
Function Generator to the module level.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the instrument, consider the following before attempting
service:

 The procedures in this manual should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
 Read the General safety summary (on page 9) and the Service safety summary (on page 11)

at the beginning of this document.

TM

, and an improved user interface for higher test

General model information

This manual provides operation information for the following products. Unless otherwise noted,
"AFG31000 Series" refers to the models in the following table.

Table 1: AFG31000 models

Model Bandwidth Sample rate Channel Waveform

Each AFG31000 Series provides a:

 25 MHz to 250 MHz function signal generator
 20 MHz to 160 MHz pulse generator

The AFG31000 Series also provides 14-bit vertical resolution.

Optional

memory size

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Traditional Chinese

AFG31000 Series

English

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Japanese

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Simplified Chinese

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Manual

Generator.

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Technical Reference

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Security Instructions

returning the product for repair.

Series 31000

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This online help provides information

oscilloscope.

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Notes

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AFG31000 Series documentation

Complete documentation for the instruments is available at tek.com. The following is a list of available
documentation.

Table 2: AFG31000 documentation

Document name Available languages Document number Document description

Instructions
Compliance and
Safety Instructions

English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish

071360600 This document contains compliance

and safety information for the
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function
Generator (one document).

Arbitrary Function
Generator User's
Manual

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator
Programmer's

Arbitrary Function
Generator
Specification and
Performance
Verification

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator
Declassification &

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French 077148200

Russian 077148600

Korean 077148700

English 077148800

English 077149100

and installation procedures for all
models of the AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function Generator. It
includes information about features,
functions, and accessories.

This document provides information
required to use programmable
interface commands for the
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function

specifications and performance
verification procedures for the
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function
Generator.

This document includes information
that is necessary to clear or sanitize
the product so it can be removed
from a secured area, such as when

ArbExpress
Printable Help

Arbitrary Function
Generator Release

on how to create, edit, and transfer
standard waveforms to an arbitrary
waveform generator, an arbitrary
function generator, or an

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Contact information

If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your
local Tektronix office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the corporate headquarters of
Tektronix in North America at 1-800-833-9200. Visit tek.com

Extended warranty

Additional years of warranty coverage are available on many products. These valuable contracts
protect you from unbudgeted service expenses and provide additional years of protection at a fraction
of the price of a repair. Extended warranties are available on new and existing products. Contact your
local Tektronix office, sales partner, or distributor for details (refer to Contact information (on page 15
for details).

to find contacts in your area.

)

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Run mode

Continuous, Modulation, Sweep, and Burst

Burst count

1 to 1,000,000 cycles or infinite

Internal trigger rate

1 µs to 500 s

Specifications

Introduction

All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.” Typical specifications are provided for your
convenience, but are not guaranteed.

All specifications apply to the arbitrary function generator unless noted otherwise. These
specifications are valid under the following conditions:

 The instrument must be calibrated or adjusted at an ambient temperature between 20 °C and

30 °C.

 The instrument must be operating at an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 50 °C.
 The instrument must be warmed up for at least 20 minutes.
 The instrument must be in an environment where the temperature, altitude, and humidity

levels are within the operating limits described in these specifications.

NOTE. If you are using a two-channel instrument for differential analog output and one connector is used
as single-ended output, the other connector must be terminated with a 50 Ω connector.

Electrical specifications

The following tables describe the electrical specifications for the AFG31000 Series.

Operating mode

Table 3: Operating mode specifications

Characteristic Description

Specifications

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Characteristic

Description

Standard

Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, and More (Sin(x)/x, Noise, DC, Gaussian, Lorentz,
Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, and Haversine)

AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101,

Rate changes automatically based on

>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

AFG31151, AFG31152

Rate changes automatically based on

>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

AFG31251, AFG31252

Rate changes automatically based on

>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

Resolution

14 bits

Waveform Memory

Characteristic

Description

Frequency range

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 µHz to 25 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 µHz to 50 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 µHz to 250 MHz

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 µHz to 20 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 µHz to 40 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 µHz to 80 MHz

Waveforms

Table 4: Waveforms specifications

Arbitrary waveform User-defined waveforms; you can edit and save your own waveforms

Waveform length 2 to 131,072

Sampling rate AFG31021, AFG31022 250 MS/s

AFG31102

waveform length:
≤16,000 = 1 GS/s sampling rate

waveform length:
≤16,000 = 2 GS/s sampling rate

waveform length:
≤16,000 = 2 GS/s sampling rate

Non-Volatile

2380M

Frequency/period

Table 5: Frequency/period specifications

PV reference page

Sine1

AFG31101, AFG31102 1 µHz to 100 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152 1 µHz to 150 MHz

Square2

1

Triggered/gated burst mode: AFG31021, AFG31022: 1 µHz to 12.5 MHz; AFG31051, AFG31052: 1 µHz to 25

MHz; AFG31101, AFG31102: 1 µHz to 50 MHz; AFG31151, AFG31152: 1 µHz to 75 MHz; AFG31251,
AFG31252: 1 µHz to 125 MHz.

2

Triggered/gated burst mode: AFG31021, AFG31022: 1 µHz to 20 MHz; AFG31051, AFG31052: 1 µHz to 40

MHz; AFG31101, AFG31102: 1 µHz to 80 MHz; AFG31151, AFG31152: 1 µHz to 120 MHz; AFG31251,
AFG31252: 1 µHz to 160 MHz.

Specifications

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Characteristic

Description

AFG31151, AFG31152

1 µHz to 120 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 µHz to 160 MHz

Pulse

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 mHz to 20 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 mHz to 40 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 mHz to160 MHz

Haversine

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 µHz to 500 kHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 µHz to 2.5 MHz

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 mHz to 12.5 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 mHz to 25 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 mHz to 50 MHz

Noise bandwidth

AFG31021, AFG31022,

AFG31101, AFG31102

150 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

Resolution

1 µHz or 12 digits

Accuracy
±10–6 setting±1uHz (ARB) , 0 °C to 50 °C

Frequency/period test

Accuracy aging

–180° to 180°

PV reference page

AFG31101, AFG31102 1 mHz to 80 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Ramp, Sin(x)/X,
Gaussian, Lorentz,
Exponential Rise,
Exponential Decay,

AFG31051, AFG31052 1 µHz to 800 kHz

AFG31101, AFG31102 1 µHz to 1 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152 1 µHz to 1.5 MHz

Arbitrary3

AFG31151, AFG31152 1 mHz to 75 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252 1 mHz to 125 MHz

(–3 dB)



AFG31051, AFG31052,

AFG31151, AFG31152,

360 MHz

±10–6 setting (except Arbitrary), 0 °C to 50 °C

(on page 39)



Stability

4

±1.6 × 10–6/year

±1.0 × 10–6/year

Phase (except DC, noise, and pulse)

Table 6: Phase specifications

Characteristic Description

5

Range

3

Triggered/gated burst mode: AFG31021, AFG31022: 1 mHz to 6.25 MHz; AFG31051, AFG31052: 1 mHz to

12.5 MHz; AFG31101, AFG31102: 1 mHz to 25 MHz; AFG31151, AFG31152: 1 mHz to 37.5 MHz; AFG31251,
AFG31252: 1 mHz to 62.5 MHz.

4

Total reference frequency error one year after factory adjustment at any temperature within operating limits.

5

Resolution: 0.01° (sine), 0.1° (other standard waveforms)

Specifications

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Characteristic

Description

Triggered/Gated Burst mode

0 ps to period – [pulse width + 0.8 × (leading edge
time + trailing edge time)]

Resolution

10 ps or 8 digits

Characteristic

Description

Amplitude

Leading/trailing time

18.00ns

Skew

<1ns

Characteristic

Description

PV reference page

AFG31052

2 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into open circuit load)

AFG31252

Lead delay (pulse)

Table 7: Lead delay specifications

Range

Continuous mode 0 ps to period

Skew

Table 8: Skew specifications for 2-channel model

Pulse function

Frequency 1MHz

1Vpp

Amplitude

Table 9: Amplitude specifications

Range6

AFG31021,
AFG31022,
AFG31051,

AFG31101,
AFG31102

1 mVpp to 10 Vpp

to 20 Vpp (into open circuit load)

2 mV

pp

to 10 Vpp

1 mV

pp

2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Sine wave at >60 MHz to 80 MHz:
1 mV

to 8 Vpp into 50 Ω

pp

2 mVpp to 16 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Sine wave at >80 MHz to 100 MHz:
1 mV

to 6 V

pp

into 50 Ω

pp

2 mVpp to 12 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Square/pulse at >40 MHz to 80 MHz:

AFG31151,

AFG31152,
AFG31251,

to 5 V

1 mV

pp

1 mVpp to 5 Vpp

to 10 Vpp (into open circuit load)

2 mV

pp

into 50 Ω

pp

6

AFG31251, AFG31252 at frequency >200 MHz to 250 MHz: 1 mVpp to 4 Vpp into 50 Ω, 2 mVpp to 8 Vpp into

opencircuit load.

Specifications

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Characteristic

Description

PV reference page

Accuracy

±(1% of setting +1 mV) at 1 kHz sine waveform,
amplitude >1 mVpp, 0 V offset

Amplitude test (on page

Output impedance

50 Ω

Isolation

42 V peak maximum to earth

Characteristic

Description

Range

AFG31102

AFG31151,

AFG31252

±2.5 V peak AC + DC into 50 Ω

Type

White

Range

0% to 50% of amplitude setting

Resolution

1%

DC offset



Resolution

Units7 Vpp, V

0.1 mV

, 0.1 mV

pp

, dBm, and volt (high level and low level)

rms

Table 10: DC offset specifications

, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits

rms

40)

AFG31021,

±5 V peak AC + DC into 50 Ω

AFG31022,
AFG31051,
AFG31052,
AFG31101,

AFG31152,
AFG31251,



Accuracy8 ±(1% of |setting| +1 mV + 0.5% of amplitude Vpp)

Resolution 1 mV

Output impedance 50 Ω

Internal noise add

Table 11: Internal noise add specifications

Characteristic Description

7

dBm is only for sine waveforms. Vrms is not available for arbitrary and noise waveforms.

8

Add 0.5 mV per °C for operation outside of 20 °C to 30 °C.

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Characteristic

Description

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Sine wave (50 Ω)

Flatness

AFG31021, AFG31022

<5 MHz: ±0.2 dB
≥5 MHz to ≤25 MHz: ±0.3 dB

AC flatness test

(on page 45)

≥5 MHz to ≤50 MHz: ±0.3 dB

AFG31101, AFG31102

<5 MHz: ±0.2 dB
≥5 MHz to ≤100 MHz: ±0.3 dB

AFG31151, AFG31152

<5 MHz: ±0.2 dB

≥100 MHz to ≤150 MHz: ±1.0 dB

≥200 MHz to ≤250 MHz: ±2.0 dB

Harmonic

AFG31021, AFG31022

10Hz to <20kHz: <-70dBc

≥5MHz to ≤25MHz :<-37dBc

AFG31051, AFG31052

10Hz to <20kHz: <-70dBc

≥5MHz to ≤100MHz: <-37dBc

≥25MHz to ≤150MHz: <-30dBc

AFG31251, AFG31252

10Hz to <1MHz: <-60dBc

≥25MHz to ≤250MHz: <-30dBc

AFG31021, AFG31022

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc
+ 6 dBc per octave

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc

+ 6 dBc per octave

Output characteristics

Table 12: Sine wave output specifications



(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude,

AFG31051, AFG31052 <5 MHz: ±0.2 dB

relative to
1 kHz)

AFG31251, AFG31252



distortion
(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude)

AFG31101, AFG31102 10Hz to <20KHz: <-70dBc

≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to <100 MHz: ±0.5 dB

<5 MHz: ±0.2 dB

≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to <100 MHz: ±0.5 dB
≥100 MHz to <200 MHz: ±1.0 dB

≥20kHz to <1MHz: <-60dBc
≥1MHz to <5MHz: <-50dBc

≥20kHz to <1MHz: <-60dBc
≥1MHz to <5MHz: <-50dBc
≥5MHz to ≤50MHz :<-37dBc

≥20kHz to <1MHz: <-60dBc
≥1MHz to <5MHz: <-50dBc

9

Exclude harmonics and channel crosstalk.

AFG31151, AFG31152 10Hz to <1MHz: <-60dBc

≥1MHz to <5MHz: <-50dBc
≥5MHz to <25MHz: <-37dBc

≥1MHz to <5MHz: <-50dBc
≥5MHz to <25MHz: <-37dBc



Spurious9
(nonharmonic)
(at 1.0 V

AFG31051, AFG31052 10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc

amplitude)

AFG31101, AFG31102

pp

≥1 MHz to ≤25 MHz: <–50 dBc

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–50 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤50 MHz: <–50 dBc

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–50 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤100 MHz: <–50 dBc

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Characteristic

Description

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AFG31151, AFG31152

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc

+ 6 dBc per octave

AFG31251, AFG31252

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc

+ 6 dBc per octave

amplitude)

AFG31101, AFG31102

AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

–63 dBm

Rise time/fall

AFG31021, AFG31022

Amplitude ≤5 Vpp: 5.0 ns

AFG31101, AFG31102

Amplitude ≤5 Vpp: 3.5 ns

AFG31151, AFG31152,

Amplitude ≤5 Vpp: 2.0 ns

Overshoot

<5%

Jitter (RMS),
typical

2.5 ps RMS

Characteristic

Description

AFG31051, AFG31052

10 ns to 999.99 s

AFG31101, AFG31102

6 ns to 999.99 s

AFG31151, AFG31152

5 ns to 999.99 s

AFG31251, AFG31252

4 ns to 999.99 s

or 4 digits

AFG31051, AFG31052

6 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31101, AFG31102

4 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31151, AFG31152

3 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31251, AFG31252

2 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–47 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤150 MHz: <–47 dBc

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–47 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤250 MHz: <–47 dBc

Phase noise

(at 1.0 V

pp

Residual clock

noise (typical)

20 MHz: <–110 dBc per Hz at 10 kHz offset

AFG31021, AFG31022,

–63 dBm

AFG31051, AFG31052,

Table 13: Square wave output specifications

Characteristic Description

Square wave



time

AFG31051, AFG31052

AFG31251, AFG31252

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 8.0 ns

Amplitude ≤5 V

: 7.0 ns

pp

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 6.0 ns

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 4.2 ns

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 3.0 ns

Table 14: Pulse output specifications

Pulse

Pulse width

(resolution: 10 ps
or 5 digits)

Pulse duty 0.001% to 99.999%

Leading/trailing
edge transition
time (at 10% to
90% of amplitude,
respectively);
resolution 10 ps

AFG31021, AFG31022 16 ns to 999.99 s

AFG31021, AFG31022 8 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

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Characteristic

Description

Overshoot, typical

<5%

Jitter (RMS),
typical

2.5 ps RMS

Characteristic

Description

Linearity

symmetry 100%)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052

≤ 0.1% of peak output at 10% to

90% of amplitude range

≤ 0.15% of peak output at 10% to

AFG31251, AFG31252

90% of amplitude range

Symmetry

0% to 100%

Characteristic

Description

Arbitrary

Rise/fall time, typical

AFG31021, AFG31022,

AFG31101, AFG31102

AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

≤ 2 ns
AFG31051, AFG31052

2.5 ps RMS

AFG31101, AFG31102

2.0 ps RMS

AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

1.6 ps RMS

Range

4 digits)

AFG31021, AFG31022,

AFG31101, AFG31102

–5 V to 5 V into 50 Ω

load

load

(50 Ω load)

Table 15: Ramp output specifications

Ramp

(at 1 kHz
frequency,

AFG31101, AFG31102

amplitude 1 Vpp,

AFG31151, AFG31152,

90% of amplitude range

≤ 0.2% of peak output at 10% to

Table 16: Arbitrary output specifications

AFG31051, AFG31052,

Jitter (RMS) AFG31021, AFG31022 3.0 ps RMS

Amplitude ≥ 5 Vpp: 4.2 ns

Amplitude < 5 Vpp: 3.5 ns

Table 17: DC output specifications

Characteristic Description

DC

(resolution 1 mV or

AFG31151, AFG31152,

Accuracy

10

AFG31051, AFG31052,

–10 V to 10 V into open-circuit

–2.5 V to 2.5 V into 50 Ω

AFG31251, AFG31252

–5 V to 5 V into open-circuit

±(1% of |DC setting| + 1 mV DC) DC test

PV reference page

10

Add 0.5 mV per °C for operation outside of 20 °C to 30 °C.

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Amplitude modulation (AM)

Internal modulating
waveforms

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
Frequency modulation (FM)

Carrier waveforms

Standard waveforms (except pulse, DC, and noise) and arbitrary waveforms

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal modulating
Maximum effective points: 2048

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
Peak deviation

AFG31021, AFG31022

DC to 12.5 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

DC to 75 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

DC to 125 MHz

Phase modulation (PM)

Carrier waveforms

Standard waveforms (except pulse, DC, and noise) and arbitrary waveforms

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Maximum effective points: 2048

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
range

Table 18: Amplitude modulation (AM) specifications

Characteristic Description

Carrier waveforms Standard waveforms (except pulse, DC, and noise) and arbitrary waveforms

Modulation source Internal or external (from modulation input)

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary11

Depth 0% to 120%

Table 19: Frequency modulation (FM) specifications

Characteristic Description

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary

12

waveforms

AFG31051, AFG31052 DC to 25 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102 DC to 50 MHz

Table 20: Phase modulation (PM) specifications

Characteristic Description

Internal modulating

waveforms

Phase deviation

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary

0 to 180 degrees

13

11

For amplitude modulation, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 128,000. Waveform data

above 128,000 points is ignored.

12

For FM, PM, and PWM modulation types, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 2048.

Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored.

13

For FM, PM, and PWM modulation types, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 2048.

Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored.

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Carrier waveforms

Standard waveforms (except pulse, DC, and noise) and arbitrary waveforms

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal key rate

1 mHz to 1 MHz

Number of keys

2

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal modulating

14

frequency

Deviation range

0% to 50% of pulse period

Sweep

Type

Linear or logarithmic

AFG31021,
AFG31022

1 μHz to 25 MHz
(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to 25 MHz)

AFG31052

(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to 50 MHz)

AFG31101,

1 μHz to 100 MHz

100 MHz)

AFG31151,

1 μHz to 150 MHz

150 MHz)

AFG31251,

1 μHz to 250 MHz

250 MHz)

Hold/return time: 0 ms to 500 s

Resolution

1 ms or 4 digits

Interval

Range

1 μs to 500 s

Table 21: Frequency shift keying (FSK) modulation specifications

Characteristic Description

Frequency shift keying (FSK)

Table 22: Pulse width modulation (PWM) specifications

Characteristic Description

Pulse width modulation (PWM)

Carrier waveforms Pulse

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary

waveforms

Internal modulating

1 mHz to 1 MHz

Table 23: Sweep modulation specifications

Characteristic Description

Start/stop frequency15

AFG31051,

AFG31102

AFG31152

AFG31252

1 μHz to 50 MHz

(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to

(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to

(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to

Sweep/hold/return time Range Sweep time: 1 ms to 500 s

14

For FM, PM, and PWM modulation types, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 2048.

Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored.

15

Pulse, DC, and noise waveforms are not available. Start and stop frequencies depend on the waveform shape.

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Resolution

1 ms or 4 digits

Total sweep time
accuracy

< 0.4%
Trigger input

Pulse width

100 ns minimum

Impedance

10 kΩ

Resolution
(100 ps or 5 digits)

0.0ns to 85.000s
Level

Positive TTL level pulse into 1 kΩ

Jitter (RMS), range

AFG31021, AFG31022, AFG31051,
AFG31052, AFG31101, AFG31102

10 ps
AFG31251, AFG31252

10 ps

Characteristic Description

Input and output specifications

The following tables contain input and output specifications for the AFG31000 Series.

Front panel

Table 24: Front-panel input and output specifications

Characteristic Description

Input level TTL compatible

Trigger delay

Trigger output

Impedance 50 Ω, AC coupled

AFG31151, AFG31152 10 ps

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Characteristic

Description

Input impedance

5.2 kΩ
Frequency range

AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM: DC to 125 kHz (sampling rate: 1 MS/s)

Jitter (RMS), range

Trigger to signal output (signal output

mode)

100 ps

External reference output

AFG31101, AFG31102, AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, AFG31252

Impedance

50 Ω, AC coupled

Amplitude, typical

voltage swing

Lock range

10 MHz ± 35 kHz

Bandwidth

Source voltage and

100 V to 240 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
115 V, 360 to 440 Hz

least 30 s

Rear panel

Table 25: Rear-panel input and output specifications

External modulation input

Input range -1.0 V to 1 V full scale (except FSK), 3.3 V logic level

with external trigger input in burst

1.2 Vpp into 50 Ω

External reference input

Impedance 1 kΩ

Required input

100 mVpp to 5 Vpp

CH1 additional input AFG31101, AFG31102, AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, AFG31252

Impedance 50 Ω

Input range –1 V to 1 V (DC + peak AC)

DC to 10 MHz (–3 dB) at 1 Vpp

General specifications

The following topics describe the general specifications of the AFG31000 Series.

Power

Table 26: Power specifications

Characteristic Description

frequency

Power consumption Less than 120 W

Surge current

30 A peak (25° C) for ≤ 5 line cycles, after product has been turned off for at

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Characteristic

Description

Nonoperating

–30 °C to 70 °C

Humidity

(noncondensing)

≤ 60% relative humidity, < 40 °C to 50 °C, noncondensing

Nonoperating

5% to 90% relative humidity, < 40 °C, noncondensing

5% to 40% relative humidity, > 60 °C to 70 °C, noncondensing

Altitude

Operating

Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)

Nonoperating

Up to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)

Characteristic

Description

Net weight, typical

4.85 kg (10.68 lbs)

Net weight with
packaging, typical

7.00 kg (15.42 lbs)
Depth: 143.3 mm (5.64 in.)

Clearance required for
cooling

50 mm (2.0 in)

Environmental

Table 27: Environmental specifications

Temperature range

Operating 0 °C to 50 °C

Operating

(noncondensing)

≤ 80% relative humidity, 0 °C to 40 °C

5% to 80% relative humidity, ≥ 40 °C to 60 °C, noncondensing

Physical characteristics

Table 28: Physical characteristics

Dimensions Height: 191.8 mm (7.55 in.)

Width: 412.8 mm (16.25 in.)

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Warm-up time, typical

20 minutes minimum

Power on self-diagnostics, typical

< 24 s

Configuration times, typical

USB

LAN

GPIB

Function change

61 ms

61 ms

63 ms

Frequency change (except pulse)

3 ms

4 ms

6 ms

Frequency change (pulse)

2.5 ms

3 ms

8 ms

Amplitude change

65 ms

66 ms

77 ms

(USB memory)

(USB memory)

86 ms

92 ms

92 ms
waveform data (8 Kb)

Acoustic noise, typical

< 50 dBA

Weight (approximate)

4.7 kg (10.36 lbs )

Dimensions

Refer to the illustrations in Dimensions (on page 31)

System characteristics

Table 29: System characteristics

Characteristic Description

Select user Arbitrary waveform

16

43 ms 40 ms 53 ms

Select user Arbitrary waveform17

Data download, 4,000 points of arbitrary

21 ms 21 ms 36 ms

16

Arbitrary waveform is 4000 points.

17

Arbitrary waveform is 128,000 points.

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Dimensions

Figure 1: AFG31000 Series front view

Figure 2: AFG31000 Series dimensions rear view

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Figure 3: AFG31000 Series dimensions side view

Figure 4: AFG31000 Series dimensions top view

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None

°C and 50 °C.

Performance verification

Introduction

You can do two different types of performance verification on the AFG31000 Series:

 Self-tests: Quickly confirm that the AFG31000 Series internal hardware is operating properly.
 Performance tests: Do a more thorough check of functionality and calibration to warranted

specifications.

NOTE. First complete the self-tests, then complete the performance tests. The performance tests require
a controlled test environment and more time to execute than the self-tests. See Performance conditions
(on page 37) for details about the required test environment.

Self-tests

The following AFG31000 Series self-tests provide a quick way to confirm basic functionality and
proper adjustment:

 Self-Diagnostics: Internal diagnostics routine that verifies that the instrument passes initial

circuit tests.

 Self-Calibration: Internal calibration routine that checks and adjusts the internal calibration

constants.

NOTE. You must run the self-tests before you can run the performance tests.

Diagnostics self-test

This self-test uses internal routines to verify that the instrument is operating correctly.

Equipment required

Prerequisites



Power on the instrument and allow it to warm up for 20 minutes before
running the self-tests.

 Make sure the instrument is operating in an ambient temperature between 0

To run the diagnostics self-test:

1. On the display, select Utility > Diagnostics/Calibration.

2. Next to Self-Diagnostics, select Run.

3. Make sure all cables are disconnected from the instrument and select OK.

4. Wait until the test is complete (the test will take several minutes).

5. Review the results of the test on the display and select Close when you are done.

If the diagnostics self-test completes without finding any problems, the message PASSED is displayed.

When an error is detected during diagnostics execution, the instrument displays an error code. Error
codes are described in Error codes (on page 35

).

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°C and 50 °C.

Calibration self-tests

This self-test uses an internal calibration routine that checks and adjusts the internal calibration
constants.

Equipment required

Prerequisites

None



Power on the instrument and allow it to warm up for 20 minutes before
running the self-tests.

 Make sure the instrument is operating in an ambient temperature between 0

To run the calibration self-test:

1. On the display, select Utility > Diagnostics/Calibration.

2. Next to Self-Calibration, select Run.

3. Make sure all cables are disconnected from the instrument and select OK.

4. Wait until the test is complete (the test will take several minutes).

5. Review the results of the test on the display and select Close when you are done.

If the diagnostics self-test completes without finding any problems, the message PASSED is displayed.

When an error is detected during diagnostics execution, the instrument displays an error code. Error
codes are described in Error codes (on page 35

NOTE. Do not turn off the power while running self-calibration. If the power is turned off during
calibration, data stored in internal nonvolatile memory may be lost.

).

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2301

CH1 internal offset failure

2302

CH2 internal offset failure

2303

CH1 output offset failure

2304

CH2 output offset failure

2401

CH1 x12 dB attenuator failure

2402

CH2 x12 dB attenuator failure

2403

CH1 x20 dB K13 attenuator failure

2404

CH2 x20 dB K23 attenuator failure

AFG31022, AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101, AFG31102)

2411

CH1 filter failure

2412

CH2 filter failure

2501

CH1 ASIC failure

Self-test error codes

If the self-tests detect a malfunction, the AFG31000 Series displays [name of the test] failed!
and the error code. The following table lists the error codes with a description of the error and
modules related to the error.

Table 30: Output diagnostics error codes

Error code Description

2305 CH1 output gain failure

2306 CH2 output gain failure

2405 CH1 x20 dB K14 attenuator failure

2406 CH2 x20 dB K24 attenuator failure

2407 CH1 x14 dB/20 dB K15 attenuator failure

(14 dB for AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, AFG31252; 20 dB for AFG31021,

2408 CH2 x14 dB/20 dB K25 attenuator failure

2409 CH1 x20 dB K18 attenuator failure

2410 CH2 x20 dB K28 attenuator failure

2502 Ch2 ASIC failure

2503 Ch1 ADC failure

2504 Ch2 ADC failure

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1101

CH1 internal offset calibration failure

1104

CH2 output offset calibration failure

1105

CH1 output gain calibration failure

1106

CH2 output gain calibration failure

1201

CH1 x12 dB attenuator calibration failure

1204

CH2 x20 dB K23 attenuator calibration failure

1205

CH1 x20 dB K14attenuator calibration failure

1206

CH2 x20 dB K24attenuator calibration failure

1207

CH1 x14 dB/20dB K15 attenuator calibration failure

1212

CH2 filter calibration failure

3001

Error code of Offset_DAC correction for CH1 about X4 attenuation

3002

Error code of Offset_DAC correction for CH2 about X4 attenuation

3003

Error code of Offset_DAC correction for CH1 about X16 attenuation

3006

Error code of variable gain correction for CH2 about X4 attenuation

3007

Error code of variable gain correction for CH1 about X16 attenuation

3008

Error code of variable gain correction for CH2 about X16 attenuation

3009

Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH1 about X4
attenuation

attenuation

3011

Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH1 about X16
attenuation

attenuation

Table 31: Calibration error codes

Error code Description

1102 CH2 internal offset calibration failure

1103 CH1 output offset calibration failure

1202 CH2 x12 dB attenuator calibration failure

1203 CH1 x20 dB K13 attenuator calibration failure

1208 CH2 x14 dB/20dB K25 attenuator calibration failure

1209 CH1 x20 dB 2 attenuator calibration failure

1210 CH2 x20 dB 2 attenuator calibration failure

1211 CH1 filter calibration failure

3004 Error code of Offset_DAC correction for CH2 about X16 attenuation

3005 Error code of variable gain correction for CH1 about X4 attenuation

3010 Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH2 about X4

3012 Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH2 about X16

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Frequency/period test (on page 39)

Internal clock output frequency accuracy

Amplitude test (on page 40)

Amplitude accuracy

DC test (on page 43)

DC accuracy

Performance tests

The performance tests include two types of tests:

 Functional tests. Verify that the AFG31000 Series functions operate. They do not verify that

they operate within limits.

 Performance tests. Verify that the AFG31000 Series performs as warranted. These tests

check the characteristics listed in Specifications (on page 17

Table 32: Performance tests

Test title What is tested

AC flatness test (on page 45) AC flatness

).

Performance conditions

The tests in this section provide extensive, valid confirmation of performance and functionality when

the following requirements are met:

 The cabinet covers are installed on the AFG31000 Series.
 The instrument has passed all of the self-tests (for more information, see Self-tests (on page

33)) at an ambient temperature between 20 °C and 30 °C.

 The instrument is operating at an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 50 °C.
 The instrument has been warmed-up for at least 20 minutes.

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Digital multimeter (DMM)

AC volts, true RMS

±0.05 Ω

Keithley Model 2002

Measures voltage. Used

Resolution: 0.01 dB

Power head

100 kHz to 250 MHz

(–30 dBm to 20 dBm)

R&S NRV-Z5

Measures voltage. Used
Frequency counter

Accuracy: 0.01 ppm

Tektronix FCA3100

Checks clock frequency.
procedures.

input termination

Harmonics spurious.

BNC coaxial cable

50 Ω, male-to-male BNC
connector, 91 cm

Tektronix part number
012-0482-00

Interconnects signals.

BNC terminator

50 Ω, ±1 Ω , 2 W, DC to

1 GHz, BNC

Tektronix part number
011-0049-02

Interconnects signals.
011-0059-03

Adapter Dual-Banana

BNC (female) to dual

Tektronix part number
103-0090-00

Signal interconnection to
103-0045-00

Equipment required

The following table lists the equipment necessary to complete the performance tests.

Table 33: Test equipment for performance tests

Description Minimum requirements Recommended

equipment

AC-coupled accuracy:
±0.1% to 1 kHz
DC volts accuracy:
50 ppm, resolution
100 μV
Resistance Accuracy:

Power meter 100 kHz to 250 MHz

R&S NRVS Measures voltage. Used

1 μW to 100 mW

(–30 dBm to +20 dBm)
Accuracy: 0.02 dB

1 μW to 100 mW

Phase measurement

Oscilloscope

1 GHz bandwidth, 50 Ω

Tektronix TDS5104B

input termination

Spectrum analyzer 1 GHz bandwidth, 50 Ω

Tektronix RSA3303A Checks output signals.

Purpose

in multiple procedures.

in multiple procedures.

in multiple procedures.

Checks output signals.
Used in multiple

Attenuator 50 Ω , x10, BNC

Plug

banana

Tektronix part number

Adapter BNC(female)-N(male) Tektronix part number

Interconnects signals.

a DMM.

Signal interconnection to
a spectrum analyzer.

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Test records

This manual contains test records that you can use to record the performance test results for your AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator. These test records are in the Test records

51) section of this manual.

The test records are organized by model number. Some models have different test parameters than
others, so make sure you use the ones that apply to your arbitrary function generator model.

The following list contains links to each of the test records.

 AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record (on page 52)
 AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record (on page 54)
 AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record (on page 58)
 AFG31151 and AFG31151 test record (on page 61)
 AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record (on page 64)

Frequency/period test

This test verifies the frequency accuracy of the AFG31000 Series. All output frequencies are derived

from a single generated frequency; you only need to check one frequency point on channel 1.

(on page

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 51

To verify frequency accuracy:

).

1. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the frequency counter as shown in the following figure.

Figure 5: Connections for the frequency/period test

2. Press the Default key on the AFG31000 Series front panel. A dialog box is displayed.

3. Select OK to recall the AFG31000 Series default setup.

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Function

Sine

Sine key (front panel)

Frequency

1.000000 MHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

Channel 1 Output

On

Ch1 Output On key (front panel)

4. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table.

Select menu Setting Operation

Amplitude

5. Verify that the reading on the frequency counter is between 0.9999984 MHz and 1.0000016 MHz.

6. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table.

Select menu Setting Operation

Function Pulse Pulse key (front panel)

7. Verify that the reading on the frequency counter is between 0.9999984 MHz and 1.0000016 MHz.

Amplitude test

This test verifies the amplitude accuracy of the AFG31000 Series by checking specific amplitude
points. All output amplitudes are derived from a combination of attenuators and a 3 dB variable gain.

This test uses a 50 Ω terminator. Because the accuracy of the terminator is used as a calibration
factor, you must know the accuracy of the 50 Ω terminator before running the amplitude test.

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 51

To verify amplitude accuracy:

1. Connect the 50 Ω terminator to the DMM (as shown in the following figure) and measure the
register value.

1.00 V

pp

Amplitude/High key (front panel)

).

Figure 6: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement

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49.62 Ω

0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

Frequency

1.000000 kHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

(touch screen)

Ch1 (or Ch2)
Output

On

Ch1 (or Ch2) Output On key (front panel)
Sine

1.000 kHz

(3.000×CF±0.384) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(30.000×CF±0.654) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(300.000×CF±3.354) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(800.000×CF±8.354) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(2.000×CF±0.020) Vrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(2.500×CF±0.025) Vrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

(3.500×CF±0.035) Vrms

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record it, as shown in the
following table.

50 Ω calibration factor (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω /

Measurement (DMM reading) CF

Ω

Examples

50.50 Ω 1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect
the 50 Ω terminator to the Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector on the AFG31000 Series.

Measurement Ω) =)

Figure 7: Connections for the amplitude test

4. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table.

Select menu Setting Operation

Function Sine Sine key (front panel)

Amplitude units Vrms Ch1 (or Ch2) menu > Amplitude/Level menu > Units > Vrms

5. Verify that each amplitude measurement is within the range specified for your AFG31000 Series
instrument in the following tables.

6. (Two-channel models only) Repeat steps 4 through 5 for channel 2 output.

Models AFG31021, AFG31022, AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101, and AFG31102

Function Frequency Amplitude Measurement Range

Sine 1.000 kHz

3.000 mV

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

2.000 V

2.500 V

3.500 V

mV

rms

mV

rms

mV

rms

mV

rms

V

rms

V

rms

V

rms

V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(1.500×CF±0.015) Vrms

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Sine

1.000 kHz

Sine

1.000 kHz

Sine

1.000 kHz

Models AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, and AFG31252

Function Frequency Amplitude Measurement Range

Sine 1.000 kHz

Sine 1.000 kHz

3.000 mV

rms

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

rms

mV

mV

rms

mV

rms

mV

rms

V

(3.000×CF±0.384) mV

rms

(30.000×CF±0.654) mV

rms

(300.000×CF±3.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF±8.354) mV

rms

(1.500×CF±0.015) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

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49.62 Ω

0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

DC test

This test verifies the DC accuracy of the AFG31000 Series.

This test uses a 50 Ω terminator. You must know the accuracy of the 50 Ω terminator in before

running this test. This accuracy is used as the calibration factor.

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 51

To verify DC accuracy:

1. Connect the 50 Ω terminator to the DMM as shown in the following figure and measure the
register value.

Figure 8: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record, as shown in the
following table.

50 Ω calibration factor (calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / measurement Ω) =)

Measurement (DMM reading) CF

Ω

Examples

50.50 Ω 1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect
the 50 Ω terminator to the AFG31000 Series Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector.

).

Figure 9: Connections for the DC test

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Function

DC

More key (front panel) > Ch1 function > DC

5.000 V

AFG31252)

Offset/Low key (front panel) > Offset (touch screen)

Ch1 (or Ch2)
Output

On

Ch1 (or Ch2) Output On key (front panel)
DC

5.000 VDC

VDC

(5.000 × CF ± 0.051) VDC

DC

0.000 VDC

VDC

± 0.001 VDC

DC

–2.500 VDC

VDC

(-2.500 × CF ± 0.026) VDC

4. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table.

Select menu Setting Operation

Offset18

2.500 V (AFG31151,
AFG31152, AFG31251,

5. Verify that each offset measurement is within the range specified in the following tables.

6. (Two-channel models only) Repeat steps 4 through 5 for channel 2 output.

Models AFG31021, AFG31022, AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101, AFG31102

Function Offset Measurement Range

DC 0.000 VDC VDC ±0.001 VDC

DC –5.000 VDC VDC (-5.000 × CF ± 0.051) VDC

Models AFG31151，AFG31152，AFG31251，AFG31252

Function Offset Measurement Range

DC 2.500 VDC VDC (2.500 × CF ± 0.026) VDC

18

Add 0.5 mV per °C for operation outside of 20 °C to 30 °C.

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50.50 Ω

1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50))

49.62 Ω

0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62))

AC flatness test

This test verifies the flatness of a sine wave. There are two different test setups for this test:

 1 kHz reference waveform test setup; uses a high-performance digital multimeter (DMM)

AC flatness test: 1 kHz

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 51

 >100 kHz waveform test setup; uses a power meter with a power head

For this test, use a high-performance (5.5-digit or higher) digital multimeter (DMM) with a 50 Ω
terminator.

To verify AC flatness at 1 kHz:

1. Connect the 50 Ω terminator to the DMM (as shown in the following figure) and measure the
register value.

Figure 10: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement

).

2. Calculate the 50 Ω calibration factor (CF) from the reading value and record as shown in the
following table.

50 Ω calibration factor (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω /

Measurement Ω) =)

Measurement (DMM reading) CF

Ω

Examples

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3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect
the 50 Ω terminator to the Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector on the AFG31000 Series.

Figure 11: Connections for the AC flatness test: 1 kHz test setup

4. Generate a 1 kHz, 4 dBm sine waveform with the AFG31000 Series.

5. Read the AC V

6. Find the reference for flatness at 1 kHz by converting V
P(dBm)=10 x lg(20(Vrms/CF)2)

value on the DMM.

rms

to dBm as follows:

rms

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Function

Sine

Sine key (front panel)

Frequency

500 kHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

Amplitude Units

dBm

Ch1 (or Ch2) menu > Ampl > Units > dBm (touch screen)

Output

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 kHz

= Reference

- - - - - -

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.20

AC flatness test: >100 kHz

For this test, use a power meter with a power head.

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 51

To verify AC flatness at >100 kHz:

1. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the power meter with a power head as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 12: Connections for the AC flatness test: >100 kHz test setup

2. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table.

Select menu Setting Operation

Amplitude 4.0 dBm Amplitude/High key (front panel)

Ch1 (or Ch2)

On On key (front panel)

).

3. Set the frequency of the power meter to match the frequency setting of the AFG31000 Series.

4. Verify that the power measurement is within the limits specified in the following tables (relative to
the 1 kHz reference power level).

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the AFG31000 Series set to each of the other frequencies specified in
the following tables.

6. (Two-channel models only) Repeat steps 2 through 5 for channel 2 output.

Models AFG31021, AFG31022

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 1.00 MHz Reference ± 0.20

Sine 4.0 dBm 5.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Sine 4.0 dBm 15.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Sine 4.0 dBm 25.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Models AFG31051, AFG31052

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 1.00 kHz = Reference - - - - - -

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Sine

4.0 dBm

5.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

15.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

25.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 kHz

= Reference

- - - - - -

Sine

4.0 dBm

25.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

50.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

100.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 kHz

= Reference

- - - - - -

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.20

Sine

4.0 dBm

5.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

50.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.50

Sine

4.0 dBm

100.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

150.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 kHz

= Reference

- - - - - -

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.2 0

Sine

4.0 dBm

5.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Sine

4.0 dBm

100.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

150.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

200.00 MHz

Reference ± 2.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

250.00 MHz

Reference ± 2.00

Models AFG31051, AFG31052

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 50.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Models AFG31101, AFG31102

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 1.00 MHz Reference ± 0.20

Sine 4.0 dBm 5.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Sine 4.0 dBm 15.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Models AFG31151, AFG31152

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 15.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Sine 4.0 dBm 25.00 MHz Reference ± 0.50

Models AFG31251, AFG31252

Function Amplitude Frequency Measurement (dB) Range (dB)

Sine 4.0 dBm 15.00 MHz Reference ± 0.30

Sine 4.0 dBm 25.00 MHz Reference ± 0.50

Sine 4.0 dBm 50.00 MHz Reference ± 0.50

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Test records

Using the test records

You can photocopy or print the test records in this section to record your performance verification
test results.

The test records are organized by model number. Some models have different test parameters than
others, so make sure you use the ones that apply to your arbitrary function generator model.

The following list contains links to each of the test records.

 AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record (on page 52)
 AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record (on page 54)
 AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record (on page 58)
 AFG31151 and AFG31151 test record (on page 61)
 AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record (on page 64)

Test records

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Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz

(300.000×CF-3.354)

(300.000×CF+3.354)
mV

rms

mV

rms

AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record

Test information

Instrument serial number:

Certificate number:

Temperature: Relative humidity %:

Date of calibration: Technician:

Frequency test record

Frequency Minimum Test result Maximum

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz 0.9999984 MHz 1.0000016 MHz

Amplitude test record: CH1

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000 mV

rms

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

2.000 V

2.500 V

3.500 V

rms

rms

rms

rms

at 1.00kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

at 1.00kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00kHz

rms

at 1.00kHz

rms

mV

rms

(800.000×CF-8.354)

at 1.00kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

at 1.00kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

at 1.00kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V

at 1.00kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354)

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

Amplitude test record: CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000 mV

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

800.000 mV

1.500 V

2.000 V

2.500 V

at 1.00 kHz (800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

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+5.000 VDC

(5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC

(5.000 × CF +0.051) VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

–5.000 VDC

(–5.000 × CF – 0.051)
VDC

(–5.000 × CF + 0.051)
VDC

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dB)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____
dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dB)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____
dB

Amplitude test record: CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.500 V

at 1.00 kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

DC test record: CH1

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

–5.000 VDC (–5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (–5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

DC test record: CH2

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

+5.000Vdc (5.000 × CF – 0.051) Vdc (5.000 × CF +0.051) VDC

AC flatness test record: CH1

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 500 kHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

dB

Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 500 kHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

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Frequency 1.00 MHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Test records

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Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984MHz

1.0000016MHz
mV

rms

(800.000×CF-8.354)
mV

AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record

Test information

Instrument serial number:

Certificate number:

Temperature: Relative humidity %:

Date of calibration: Technician:

Frequency test record

Frequency Minimum Test result Maximum

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz 0.9999984MHz 1.0000016MHz

Amplitude test record: CH1

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000mV

30.000mV

300.000mV

800.000mV

1.500V

2.000V

2.500V

3.500V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

rms

at 1.00 kHz

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(300.000×CF-3.354)

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

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0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

–5.000 VDC

(–5.000 × CF – 0.051)
VDC

(–5.000 × CF + 0.051)
VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

–5.000 VDC

(–5.000 × CF – 0.051)
VDC

(–5.000 × CF + 0.051)
VDC

Amplitude test record: CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000mV

30.000mV

300.000mV

800.000mV

1.500V

2.000V

2.500V

3.500V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

at 1.00 kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

DC test record: CH1

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

+5.000 VDC (5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

DC test record: CH2

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

+5.000 VDC (5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

Test records

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(amplitude: 4.0 dB)

Frequency 500 kHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dB)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____

Frequency 500 kHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz

_____ dB ( = Reference) _____

Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

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Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984MHz

1.0000016MHz

300.000mV

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

800.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

2.500V

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

3.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

300.000mV

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

800.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

2.500V

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record

Test information

Instrument serial number:

Certificate number:

Temperature: Relative humidity %:

Date of calibration: Technician:

Frequency test record

Frequency Minimum Test result Maximum

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz 0.9999984MHz 1.0000016MHz

Amplitude test record:CH1

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000mV

30.000mV

2.000V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

Amplitude test record:CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

rms

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

30.000mV

2.000V

rms

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

rms

at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

Test records

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 59

+5.000 VDC

(5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC

(5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

+5.000 VDC

(5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC

(5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC
VDC

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dB)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____

Frequency 500 KHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

DC test record: CH1

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

0.000 VDC –0.001 VDC 0.001 VDC

–5.000 VDC (–5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (–5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC

DC test record: CH2

(Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

–5.000 VDC (–5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (–5.000 × CF + 0.051)

AC flatness test record: CH1

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Test records

60 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

(Amplitude: 4.0 dB)

Frequency 500 KHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz

_____ dB ( = Reference) _____

Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Test records

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 61

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz
kHz

kHz

kHz

kHz

AFG31151 and AFG31152 test record

Test information

Instrument serial number:

Certificate number:

Temperature: Relative humidity %:

Date of calibration: Technician:

Frequency test record

Frequency Minimum Test result Maximum

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz 0.9999984 MHz 1.0000016 MHz

Amplitude test record: CH1

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000 mV

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

Amplitude test record: CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000 mV

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

+2.500 VDC (2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

Test records

62 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

+2.500 VDC

(2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC

(2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dB)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____
dB

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.50 dB
dB

Reference + 0.50 dB
dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB
dB

(Amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

Frequency 500 KHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

–2.500 VDC (–2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (–2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

DC test record: CH2 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

0.000 VDC –0.001 VDC 0.001 VDC

–2.500 VDC (–2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (–2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 500 KHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.50 dB

Frequency 150.00 MHz Reference – 1.00 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.50 dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz

_____ dB ( = Reference) _____

Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Test records

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 63

Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.50 dB
dB

Reference + 0.50 dB
dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.50 dB

Reference + 0.50 dB

Test records

64 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz
kHz

kHz

3.000 mV

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

kHz

(300.000×CF+3.354)
kHz

mV

rms

+2.500 VDC

(2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC

(2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record

Test information

Instrument serial number:

Certificate number:

Temperature: Relative humidity %:

Date of calibration: Technician:

Frequency test record

Frequency Minimum Test result Maximum

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz 0.9999984 MHz 1.0000016 MHz

Amplitude test record: CH1

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

3.000 mV

30.000 mV

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

at 1.00 kHz (3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz (30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

Amplitude test record: CH2

Calibration factor(CF)=2/(1+50Ω/MeasurementΩ)=

Amplitude Minimum Test result Maximum

rms

300.000 mV

800.000 mV

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00

rms

at 1.00

rms

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354)

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

rms

DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

Test records

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 65

–2.5000 VDC

(–2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC

(–2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

–2.5000 VDC

(–2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC

(–2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC
(Ampl: 4.0 dBm)

Frequency 500. KHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.50 dB
dB

Reference + 0.50 dB
dB

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB
dB

Frequency 250.00 MHz

Reference – 2.00 dB
dB

Reference + 2.00 dB

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Ampl: 4.0 dBm)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____
dB

Frequency 1.00 MHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB
dB

DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

DC test record: CH2 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =)

DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum

+2.500 VDC (2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz

_____ dB ( = Reference) _____

Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.50 dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz Reference – 1.00 dB

Frequency 200.00 MHz Reference – 2.00 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.50 dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

Reference + 2.00 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 500. KHz Reference – 0.20 dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Test records

66 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

Frequency 15.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB
dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.50 dB
dB

Reference + 0.50 dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

Frequency 150.00 MHz

Reference – 1.00 dB
dB

Reference + 1.00 dB

Frequency 200.00 MHz

Reference – 2.00 dB
dB

Reference + 2.00 dB
dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum

Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.50 dB

Frequency 250.00 MHz Reference – 2.00 dB

Reference + 0.50 dB

Reference + 2.00 dB