Tektronix AFG3101 Specifications Sheet

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Features & Benefits

10 MHz, 25 MHz, 100 MHz or
240 MHz sine waveforms

14 bits, 250 MS/s, 1 GS/s, or
2 GS/s arbitrary waveforms

Amplitude up to 20 V
50 Ω loads

5.6" display for full confidence in
settings and waveform shape

Multi-language and intuitive
operation saves set-up time

Pulse waveform with variable
edge times

AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM

Sweep and burst

Dual channel models save cost
and bench space

USB connector on front panel
for waveform storage on

Product Description

Unmatched performance, versatility,
intuitive operation and affordability make
the AFG3000 Series of Function, Arbitrary
Waveform and Pulse Generators the
most useful instruments in the industry.

Superior Performance
and Versatility

Users can choose from 12 different
standard waveforms. Arbitrary wave­forms can be generated up to 128 K
in length at high sampling rates. On
pulse waveforms, leading and trailing
edge time can be set independently.
External signals can be connected
and added to the output signal. Dual
channel models can generate two iden­tical or completely different signals. All
instruments feature a highly stable time
base with only ±1 ppm drift per year.

Intuitive User Interface Shows More
Information at a Single Glance

A large screen shows all relevant wave­form parameters and graphical wave­shape at a single glance. This gives full
confidence in the signal settings and lets
you focus on the task at hand. Shortcut
keys provide direct access to frequently
used functions and parameters. Others
can be selected conveniently through
clearly structured menus. This reduces
the time needed for learning and re­learning how to use the instrument. Look
and feel are identical to the world’s
most popular TDS3000 Oscilloscopes.

ArbExpress®Software Included for
Creating Waveforms with Ease

With this PC software waveforms can be
seamlessly imported from any Tektronix
oscilloscope, or defined by standard
functions, equation editor and wave­form math.

memory device

USB, GPIB and LAN

LabVIEW and
LabWindows/IVI-C drivers

Applications

Electronic test and design

Sensor simulation

Functional test

Education and training

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Characteristics

AFG3000 Series Characteristics

Model AFG3011 AFG3021B/AFG3022B AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Channels 1 1/2 1/2 1/2
Waveforms Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise and Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, DC, Noise
Sine Wave 1 µHz to 10 MHz 1 µHz to 25 MHz 1 µHz to 100 MHz 1 µHz to 240 MHz

Sine Wave in Burst Mode 1 µHz to 5 MHz 1 µHz to 12.5 MHz 1 µHz to 50 MHz 1 µHz to 120 MHz
Effective maximum frequency out 10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz

Amplitude Flatness (1 V

<5 MHz ±0.15 dB ±0.15 dB ±0.15 dB ±0.15 dB
5 MHz to 10 MHz ±0.3 dB — — —
5 MHz to 20 MHz — ±0.3 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.3 dB
20 MHz to 25 MHz — ±0.5 dB ±0.3 dB ±0.3 dB
25 MHz to 100 MHz — — ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB
100 MHz to 200 MHz — — — ±1.0 dB
200 MHz to 240 MHz — — — ±2.0 dB

Harmonic Distortion (1 V

10 Hz to 20 kHz <–60 dBc <–70 dBc <–60 dBc <–60 dBc
20 kHz to 1 MHz <–55 dBc <–60 dBc <–60 dBc < –60 dBc
1 MHz to 5 MHz <–45 dBc <–50 dBc <–50 dBc <–50 dBc
5 MHz to 10 MHz <–45 dBc <–50 dBc <–37 dBc <–37 dBc
10 MHz to 25 MHz — <–40 dBc <–37 dBc <–37 dBc
>25 MHz — — <–37 dBc <–30 dBc
THD <0.2% (10 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 V

Spurious (1 V

)

p-p

10 Hz to 1 MHz <–60 dBc <–60 dBc <–60 dBc <–50 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz <–50 dBc — — —
1 MHz to 25 MHz — <–50 dBc <–50 dBc <–47 dBc
>25 MHz — — <–50 dBc + 6 dBc/octave <–47 dBc + 6 dBc/octave
Phase Noise, typical <–110 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz, <–110 dBc/Hz at 20 MHz, 10 kHz offset, 1 V

Residual Clock Noise –63 dBm –63 dBm –57 dBm –57 dBm

Square Wave 1 µHz to 5 MHz 1 µHz to 12.5 MHz 1 µHz to 50 MHz 1 µHz to 120 MHz

Rise/Fall Time ≤50 ns ≤18 ns ≤5ns ≤2.5 ns
Jitter (rms), typical 500 ps 500 ps 200 ps 100 ps

Ramp Wave 1 µHz to 100 kHz 1 µHz to 250 kHz 1 µHz to 1 MHz 1 µHz to 2.4 MHz

Linearity, typical ≤0.2% of peak output ≤0.1% of peak output ≤0.15% of peak output ≤0.2% of peak output
Symmetry 0.0% to 100.0%. 0.0% to 100.0%.

Pulse Wave 1 mHz to 5 MHz 1 mHz to 12.5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Pulse Width 80.00 ns to 999.99 s 30.00 ns to 999.99 s 8.00 ns to 999.99 s 4.00 ns to 999.99 s
Resolution 10 ps or 5 digits
Pulse Duty 0.001% to 99.999% (Limitations of Pulse Width Apply)
Edge Transition Time 50 ns to 625 s 18 ns to 625 s 5 ns to 625 s 2.5 ns to 625 s
Resolution 10 ps or 4 digits 10 ps or 4 digits
Lead Delay

Range (Continuous Mode): 0 ps to Period

Resolution 10 ps or 8 digits
Overshoot, typical <5%
Jitter (rms, typical) 500 ps 500 ps 200 ps 100 ps

)

p-p

)

p-p

)

p–p

10 kHz offset, 1 V

p-p

p-p

(Triggered/Gated Burst Mode): 0 ps to Period – [Pulse Width + 0.8 *(Leading Edge Time + Trailing Edge Time)]

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AFG3000 Series Characteristics (continued)

Model AFG3011 AFG3021B/AFG3022B AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Other Waveforms 1 µHz to 100 kHz 1 µHz to 250 kHz 1 µHz to 1 MHz 1 µHz to 2.4 MHz
Noise Bandwidth (–3 dB) 10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz

Noise Type White Gaussian

DC (into 50 Ω) –10 V to +10 V –5 V to +5 V –5 V to +5 V –2.5 V to +2.5 V
Arbitrary Waveforms 1 mHz to 5 MHz 1 mHz to 12.5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Arbitrary Waveforms in Burst Mode 1 mHz to 2.5 MHz 1 mHz to 6.25 MHz 1 mHz to 25 MHz 1 mHz to 60 MHz
Effective Analog Bandwidth (–3 db) 8 MHz 34 MHz 100 MHz 225 MHz
Non-volatile memory 4 waveforms 4 waveforms 4 waveforms 4 waveforms
Memory: Sample rate 2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s 2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s >16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s >16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s

2 to 16 K: 1 GS/s 2 to 16 K: 2 GS/s
Vertical resolution 14 bits 14 bits 14 bits 14 bits
Rise Time/Fall Time ≤80 ns ≤20 ns ≤8ns ≤3 ns
Jitter (rms) 4 ns 4 ns 1 ns at 1 GS/s 500 ps at 2 GS/s

4 ns at 250 MS/s 4 ns at 250 MS/s

Amplitude, 50 Ω Load 20 mV

Amplitude, Open Circuit 40 mV

Accuracy ±(2% of setting +2 mV) ±(1% of setting +1 mV) (1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >10 mV

(1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset,

Resolution 0.1 mV
Units V
Output Impedance 50 Ω
Load Impedance Setting Selectable: 50 Ω, 1Ω to 10.0 kΩ, High Z (adjusts displayed amplitude according to selected load impedance)
Isolation 42 Vpk maximum to earth
Short-Circuit Protection Signal outputs are robust against permanent shorts against floating ground
External Voltage Protection To protect signal outputs against external voltages use fuse adapter 013-0345-00
DC Offset Range, 50 Ω Load ±(10 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2) ±(5 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2) ±5 VpkDC ±2.5 VpkDC
DC Offset Range, Open Circuit ±(20 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2) ±(10 Vpk– Amplitudepp/2) ±10 VpkDC ±5 VpkDC

Accuracy ±(2% of |setting| + 10 mV + 1% ±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude (V

Resolution 1 mV

to 20 V

p-p

to 40 V

p-p

>20 mV

p-p

of amplitude (V

p-p

p-p

amplitude)

))

p-p

10 mV

20 mV

p-p

p-p

to 10 V

to 20 V

p-p

p-p

p-p

, 0.1 mV

p-p,VRMS

, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits

RMS

, dBm (sine wave only)

20 mV

40 mV

p-p

p-p

to 10 V

to 20 V

p-p

≤200 MHz: 50 mV
>200 MHz: 50 mV

p-p

≤200 MHz: 100 mV

>200 MHz: 100 mV

amplitude)

p-p

))

p-p

p-p

p-p

p-p

p-p

to 5 V
to 4 V

to 10 V

to 8 V

p-p

p-p

p-p

p-p

Modulation

AM, FM, PM

Carrier Waveforms – All, except Pulse, Noise and DC.
Source – Internal/External.
Internal Modulating Waveform – Sine, square,

ramp,

noise, ARB (AM: maximum waveform length

4,096; FM/PM: maximum waveform length 2,048).
Internal Modulating Frequency – 2 mHz to

50.00

kHz.

AM Modulation Depth – 0.0% to +120.0%.
Min FM Peak Deviation – DC.
Max FM Peak Deviation – See chart, below.

Frequency Shift Keying

Carrier Waveforms – All, except Pulse, Noise and DC.
Source – Internal/External.
Internal Modulating Frequency – 2 mHz to

1.000 MHz.
Number of Keys – 2.

Pulse Width Modulation

Carrier Waveform – Pulse.
Source – Internal/External.
Internal Modulating Waveform – Sine, square,

ramp, noise, ARB (maximum waveform length 2,048).
Internal Modulating Frequency – 2 mHz

kHz.

to 50.00

Burst

Waveforms – All, except Noise and DC.
Type – Triggered, gated (1 to 1,000,000 cycles

or Infinite).

Internal Trigger Rate – 1 µs to 500.0 s.
Gate and Trigger Sources – Internal, external,

remote interface.

Deviation – 0% to 50.0% of pulse period.

Sweep

Waveforms – All, except Pulse, Noise and DC.
Type – Linear, logarithmic.
Sweep Time – 1 ms to 300 s.
Hold/Return T

ime – 0 ms to 300 s.
Max Total Sweep Time – 300 s.
Resolution – 1 ms or 4 digits.
Total Sweep Time Accura

cy, typical – 0.4%.

Min Start/Stop Frequency – All except ARB:

1

µHz, ARB: 1 mHz.

Max Start/Stop Frequency – See chart, below.

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Modulation: Max FM Peak Deviation

AFG3011 AFG3021B/AFG3022B AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Sine 5 MHz 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Square 2.5 MHz 6.25 MHz 25 MHz 60 MHz
ARB 2.5 MHz 6.25 MHz 25 MHz 60 MHz
Others 50 kHz 125 kHz 500 kHz 1.2 MHz

PM Phase Deviation – 0.0º to +180.0º.

Sweep: Max Start/Stop Frequency

AFG3011 AFG3021B/AFG3022B AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Sine 10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz
Square 5 MHz 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
ARB 5 MHz 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Others 100 kHz 250 kHz 1 MHz 2.4 MHz

Common Characteristics

Remote Programming GPIB, LAN 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, USB 1.1

Compatible with SCPI-1999.0 and IEEE 488-2 standards

Configuration Times, typical USB LAN GPIB

Function Change 95 ms 103 ms 84 ms

Frequency Change 2 ms 19 ms 2 ms

Amplitude Change 60 ms 67 ms 52 ms

Select User ARB 88 ms 120 ms 100 ms

Data Download Time for 4000 point 20 ms 84 ms 42 ms
waveform data, typical

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Auxiliary Inputs

Modulation Inputs Channel 1, Channel 2
Input Range – All except FSK: ±1 V – FSK: 3.3 V

log

ic level.

Impedance – 10 kΩ.
Frequency Range – DC to 25 kHz (122 KS/s).

External Triggered/Gated Burst Input
Level – TTL compatible.
Impedance – 10 kΩ.
Pulse Width – 100 ns minimum.
Slope – Positive/Nega

tive, selectable.

Trigger Delay – 0.0 ns to 85.000 s.
Resolution – 100 ps or 5 digits.
Jitter (r

ms), typical – Burst: <500 ps

(Trigger input to signal output).

10 mHz Reference Input

Impedance – 1 kΩ, AC coupled.
Required Input

Voltage Swing – 100 mVp-p to

5 Vp-p.

Lock Range – 10 MHz ±35 kHz.
External Channel 1 Add Input – AFG3101,

AFG3102,

AFG3251, AFG3252 only.

Impedance – 50 Ω.
Input Range – –1 V t

o +1 V (DC + peakAC).

Bandwidth – DC to 10 MHz (–3 dB) at 1 Vp-p.

Auxiliary Outputs

Channel 1 Trigger Output

Level – Positive TTL level pulse into 1 kΩ.
Impedance – 50 Ω.
Jitter (rms),

typical – AFG3011/21B/22B: 500 ps;

AFG3101/02: 200 ps; AFG3251/52: 100 ps.
Max Frequency – 4.9 mHz (4.9 MHz to 50 MHz:
a fraction of the frequency is output; >50

MHz:

no signal is output).
10 MHz Reference Out – AFG3101, AFG3102,
AFG3251, AFG3252 only.
Impedance – 50 Ω,

AC coupled.

Amplitude – 1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω load.

Common Characteristics

Frequency Setting Resolution – 1 µHz or
12 digits.

Phase (except DC, Noise, Pulse) –

Range – –180º to +180º.
Resolution – 0.01º (sine),

0.1º

(other waveforms).

Internal Noise Add – When activated, output signal
amplitude is reduced to 50%.

Level – 0.0% to 50% of amplitude
(Vp-p) setting.
Resolution – 1%.

Main Output – 50 Ω.
Effective Frequency Switching Speed – 2 ms via

remote control (sequencing not a

vailable).

Internal Frequency Reference –

Stability – All except

ARB:

±1 ppm, 0 ºC to 50 ºC.

ARB: ±1 ppm ± 1 µHz, 0 ºC to 50 ºC.

Aging – ±1 ppm per year.

Power Source – 100 to 240 V, 47 to 63 Hz or
115

V, 360 to 440 Hz.

Power Consumption – Less than 120 W.
Warm-up Time, typical – 20 minutes.
Power On Self Calibration, typical – <16 s.
Acoustic Noise,

typical – <50 dBA.

Display – AFG3021B: 5.6" Monochrome LCD.

All others:

5.6" Color LCD.

User Interface and Help Language – English,
French,

German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified

and Traditional Chinese, Russian (user selectable).

Physical Characteristics

Benchtop Configuration

Dimensions mm in.

Height 156.3 6.2
Width 329.6 13.0
Depth 168.0 6.6

Weight kg lbs.

Net 4.5 9.9
Shipping 5.9 12.9

Environmental and
Safety Characteristics

Temperature

Operating 0 ºC to +50 ºC
Nonoperating –30 ºC to +70 ºC

Humidity

Operating At or below +40 ºC: ≤80%

>+40 ºC to 50 ºC: ≤60%

Altitude Up to 10,000 feet/3,000 m

EMC Compliance

European Union EN 61326:1997 Class A

EN 61000-3-2:2000 and
EN 61000-3-3:1995
IEC 61000-4-2:1999,
–4-3:2002, –4-4:2004,
–4-5:2005, –4-6:2003,
–4-11:2004

Australia EN 61326:1997

Safety UL 61010-1:2004

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004
IEC 61010-1:2001

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Ordering Information

AFG3011, AFG3021B,
AFG3022B, AFG3101,
AFG3102, AFG3251, AFG3252

Arbitrary/Function Generator.

Includes: Quick-start user manual, power cord,
USB ca

ble, CD-ROM with programmer manual,
service manual, LabView and IVI drivers, CD-ROM
with ArbExpress
tion certificate. Please specify power plug when
ordering.

International Power Plugs

Opt. A0 – North America power.

Opt. A1– Universal EURO power.

Opt. A2 – United Kingdom power.

Opt. A3 – Australia power.

Opt. A5

Opt. A6

Opt. A10

Opt. A11

Opt. A99 – No power cord or AC adapter.

Manual Options

Note: Includes front panel overlay.

Opt. L0 – English (071-1631-xx).

Opt. L1 – French (071-1632-xx).

Opt. L2 – Italian (071-1669-xx).

Opt. L3 – German (071-1633-xx).

Opt. L4 – Spanish (071-1670-xx).

Opt. L5 – Japanese (071-1634-xx).

Opt. L7 – Simple Chinese (071-1635-xx).

Opt. L8 – Traditional Chinese (071-1636-xx).

Opt. L9 – Korean (071-1637-xx).

Opt. L10 – Russian (071-1638-xx).

Opt. L99 – No manual.

®

software, NIST-traceable calibra-

– Switzerland power.

– Japan power.

– China power.

– India power.

Service

Opt. C3 – Calibration Service 3 Years.

Opt. C5 – Calibration Service 5 Years.

Opt. CA1 – Single calibration event or coverage

f

or the designated calibration interval, whichever

comes first.

Opt. D1 – Calibration Data Report.

Opt. D3 – Calibration Data Report 3 Years

(with Option C3).

Opt. D5 – Calibration Data Report 5 Years
(with Option C5).

Opt. R5 – Repair Service 5 Years.

Warranty

Three year warranty on parts and labor.

Recommended Accessories

Rackmount Kit – RM3100.

Fuse adapter, BNC-P to BNC-R. – 013-0345-00.

Fuse set, 3 pcs, 0.125 A. – 159-0454-00.

BNC cable shielded, 3 ft. – 012-0482-00.

BNC cable shielded, 9 ft. – 012-1256-00.
GPIB cable, double shielded – 012-0991-00.

BNC Fuse Adapter and 0.125 A Fuse.

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Contact Tektronix:

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Central East Europe, Ukraine and the Baltics [phone]

Central Europe & Greece [phone]

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Finland [phone]

France [phone]

Germany [phone]

Hong Kong (852) 2585-6688

India (91) 80-22275577

Italy [phone]

Japan 81 (3) 6714-3010

Luxembourg [phone]

Mexico, Central America & Caribbean 52 (55) 5424700

Middle East, Asia and North Africa [phone]

The Netherlands 090 02 021797

Norway 800 16098

People’s Republic of China 86 (10) 6235 1230

Poland [phone]

Portugal 80 08 12370

Republic of Kor

Russia & CIS [phone]

South Africa [phone]

Switzerland [phone]

United Kingdom & Eire [phone]

For other areas contact Tektronix, Inc. at: 1 [phone]

ea 82 (2) 6917-5000

Spain ([phone]

Sweden 020 08 80371

Taiwan 886 (2) 2722-9622

USA 1 [phone]

Updated 12 November 2007

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