Tektronix AFG31252, AFG31251, AFG31152, AFG31151, AFG31102 Reference manual

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator

Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

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Warranty

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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
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products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance.
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expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service.
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other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of
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SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
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List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... vii

Important safety information .................................................................................................. ix

Important safety information ................................................................................................................ ix

General safety summary ...................................................................................................................... ix

To avoid fire or personal injury ................................................................................................................... ix

Terms in this manual ............................................................................................................................ xi

Service safety summary ....................................................................................................................... xi

Symbols and terms on the product ..................................................................................................... xii

Preface.................................................................................................................................... xiii

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ xiii

General model information ................................................................................................................. xiii

AFG31000 Series documentation ...................................................................................................... xiv

Contact information ............................................................................................................................. xv

Extended warranty .............................................................................................................................. xv

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Electrical specifications ......................................................................................................................... 1

Operating mode .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Waveforms .................................................................................................................................................. 1

Frequency/period ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Phase (except DC, noise, and pulse) .......................................................................................................... 3

Lead delay (pulse) ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Skew ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Amplitude .................................................................................................................................................... 4

DC offset ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Internal noise add ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Output characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 6

Input and output specifications ........................................................................................................... 11

Front panel ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Rear panel................................................................................................................................................. 11

General specifications ......................................................................................................................... 12

Power ........................................................................................................................................................ 12

Environmental ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Physical characteristics ............................................................................................................................. 13

System characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 13

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................... 14

Performance verification ................................ ................................................................ ........ 17

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

Table of Contents

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Self-tests ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Diagnostics self-test .................................................................................................................................. 17

Calibration self-tests .................................................................................................................................. 18

Self-test error codes .................................................................................................................................. 19

Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 21

Performance conditions ............................................................................................................................ 21

Equipment required ................................................................................................................................... 22

Test records ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Frequency/period test ......................................................................................................................... 23

Amplitude test ..................................................................................................................................... 24

DC test ................................................................................................................................................ 27

AC flatness test ................................................................................................................................... 28

AC flatness test: 1 kHz .............................................................................................................................. 29

AC flatness test: >100 kHz ........................................................................................................................ 30

Test records ............................................................................................................................ 32

Using the test records ......................................................................................................................... 32

AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record ............................................................................................... 33

AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record ............................................................................................... 35

AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record ............................................................................................... 37

AFG31151 and AFG31152 test record ............................................................................................... 39

AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record ............................................................................................... 42

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

Figure 1: AFG31000 Series front view ........................................................................14

Figure 2: AFG31000 Series dimensions rear view .....................................................14

Figure 3: AFG31000 Series dimensions side view .....................................................15

Figure 4: AFG31000 Series dimensions top view .......................................................15

Figure 5: Connections for the frequency/period test ...................................................23

Figure 6: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ................................24

Figure 7: Connections for the amplitude test ..............................................................25

Figure 8: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ................................27

Figure 9: Connections for the DC test .........................................................................27

Figure 10: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ..............................29

Figure 11: Connections for the AC flatness test: 1 kHz test setup .............................29

Figure 12: Connections for the AC flatness test: >100 kHz test setup .......................30

List of Figures

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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 xi).

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

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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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.

CAUTION. 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, and do not
use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

Terms in this manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

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 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.
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.

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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.

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

consult the manual 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 to
ratings in the manual.)

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

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Tektronix product. The AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator
(AFG) instruments are high-performance instruments with built-in waveform generation applications,
real-time waveform monitoring called InstaViewTM, and an improved user interface for higher test
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 ix) and the Service safety summary (on page xi)

at the beginning of this document.

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
memory size

Optional

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

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.

Preface

Preface

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AFG31000 Series documentation

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

Table 2: AFG31000 documentation

Document name

Available languages

Document number

Document description

Instructions
Compliance and
Safety Instructions

English

0713606xx

This document contains compliance
and safety information for the
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function
Generator.

French

0713613xx

German

0713615xx

Italian

0713614xx

Japanese

0713617xx

Korean

0713621xx

Portuguese

0713618xx

Russian

0713622xx

Simplified Chinese

0713619xx

Spanish

0713616xx

Traditional Chinese

0713620xx

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator User's
Manual

English

0771473xx

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

Japanese

0771478xx

Simplified Chinese

0771479xx

Traditional Chinese

0771480xx

German

0771481xx

French

0771482xx

Russian

0771486xx

Korean

0771487xx

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator
Programmer's
Manual

English

0771488xx

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

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator
Specification and
Performance
Verification
Technical Reference

English

0771489xx

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

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator
Declassification &
Security Instructions

English

0771491xx

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
returning the product for repair.

Series 31000
ArbExpress
Printable Help

English

0771492xx

This online help provides information
on how to create, edit, and transfer
standard waveforms to an arbitrary
waveform generator, an arbitrary
function generator, or an
oscilloscope.

Preface

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

Document name

Available languages

Document number

Document description

AFG31000 Series
Arbitrary Function
Generator Release
Notes

English

0771493xx

Release notes

NOTE: XX in a part number replaces the document revision number.

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 to find contacts in your area.

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 xv)
for details).

AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 1

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

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

Waveforms

Table 4: Waveforms specifications

Characteristic

Description

Standard

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

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

Specifications

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AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101,

AFG31102

Rate changes automatically based on
waveform length:
≤16,000 = 1 GS/s sampling rate
>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

AFG31151, AFG31152

Rate changes automatically based on
waveform length:
≤16,000 = 2 GS/s sampling rate
>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

AFG31251, AFG31252

Rate changes automatically based on
waveform length:
≤16,000 = 2 GS/s sampling rate
>16,000 = 250 MS/s sampling rate

Resolution

14 bits

Non-Volatile
Waveform Memory

2380M

Frequency/period

Table 5: Frequency/period specifications

Characteristic

Description

PV reference page

Frequency range

Sine1

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 µHz to 25 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 µHz to 50 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 µHz to 100 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

1 µHz to 150 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 µHz to 250 MHz

Square2

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

Pulse

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 mHz to 20 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 mHz to 40 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 mHz to 80 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

1 mHz to 120 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 mHz to160 MHz

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.

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Characteristic

Description

PV reference page

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

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 µHz to 500 kHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 µHz to 800 kHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 µHz to 1 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

1 µHz to 1.5 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 µHz to 2.5 MHz

Arbitrary3

AFG31021, AFG31022

1 mHz to 12.5 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

1 mHz to 25 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

1 mHz to 50 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

1 mHz to 75 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

1 mHz to 125 MHz

Noise bandwidth
(–3 dB)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052,
AFG31101, AFG31102

150 MHz
AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

360 MHz
Resolution

1 µHz or 12 digits

✓

Accuracy

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

Frequency/period test

(on page 23)

✓

Stability4

±1.6 × 10–6/year

Accuracy aging

±1.0 × 10–6/year

Phase (except DC, noise, and pulse)

Table 6: Phase specifications

Characteristic

Description

Range5

–180° to 180°

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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Lead delay (pulse)

Table 7: Lead delay specifications

Characteristic

Description

Range

Continuous mode

0 ps to period

Triggered/Gated Burst mode

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

Resolution

10 ps or 8 digits

Skew

Table 8: Skew specifications for 2-channel model

Characteristic

Description

Pulse function

Frequency

1MHz

Amplitude

1Vpp

Leading/trailing time

18.00ns

Skew

<1ns

Amplitude

Table 9: Amplitude specifications

Characteristic

Description

PV reference page

Range6

AFG31021,
AFG31022,
AFG31051,
AFG31052

1 mVpp to 10 Vpp
2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (into open circuit load)

AFG31101,
AFG31102

1 mVpp to 10 Vpp
2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Sine wave at >60 MHz to 80 MHz:
1 mVpp to 8 Vpp into 50 Ω
2 mVpp to 16 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Sine wave at >80 MHz to 100 MHz:
1 mVpp to 6 V

pp

into 50 Ω
2 mVpp to 12 Vpp (into open circuit load)
Square/pulse at >40 MHz to 80 MHz:
1 mVpp to 5 V

pp

into 50 Ω
2 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into open circuit load)

AFG31151,
AFG31152,
AFG31251,
AFG31252

1 mVpp to 5 Vpp
2 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into open circuit load)

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.

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Characteristic

Description

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✓

Accuracy

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

Amplitude test (on page

24)

Resolution

0.1 mVpp, 0.1 mV

rms

, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits

Units7

Vpp, V

rms

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

Output impedance

50 Ω

Isolation

42 V peak maximum to earth

DC offset

Table 10: DC offset specifications

Characteristic

Description

Range

AFG31021,
AFG31022,
AFG31051,
AFG31052,
AFG31101,
AFG31102

±5 V peak AC + DC into 50 Ω
AFG31151,

AFG31152,
AFG31251,
AFG31252

±2.5 V peak AC + DC into 50 Ω

✓

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

Type

White

Range

0% to 50% of amplitude setting

Resolution

1%

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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Output characteristics

Table 12: Sine wave output specifications

Characteristic

Description

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Sine wave (50 Ω)

✓

Flatness
(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude,
relative to
1 kHz)

AFG31021, AFG31022

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

AC flatness test

(on page 28)

AFG31051, AFG31052

<5 MHz: ±0.2 dB
≥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

≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to <100 MHz: ±0.5 dB
≥100 MHz to ≤150 MHz: ±1.0 dB

AFG31251, AFG31252

<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
≥200 MHz to ≤250 MHz: ±2.0 dB

✓ Harmonic
distortion
(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude)
(typical)

AFG31021, AFG31022

10 Hz to <20 kHz: <-77 dBc

≥20 kHz to <1 MHz: <-72 dBc
≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: <-65 dBc
≥5 MHz to ≤25 MHz :<-56 dBc

AFG31051, AFG31052

10 Hz to <20 kHz: <-77 dBc

≥20 kHz to <1 MHz: <-72 dBc
≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: <-65 dBc
≥5 MHz to ≤50 MHz :<-56 dBc

AFG31101, AFG31102

10 Hz to <20 KHz: <-77 dBc

≥20 kHz to <1 MHz: <-72 dBc
≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: <-65 dBc
≥5 MHz to ≤100 MHz: <-56 dBc

AFG31151, AFG31152

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <-72 dBc

≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: <-74 dBc
≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: <-69 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤150 MHz: <-37 dBc

AFG31251, AFG31252

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <-72 dBc

≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: <-74 dBc
≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: <-69 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤250 MHz: <-37 dBc

✓

Spurious9
(nonharmonic)
(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude)
(typical)

AFG31021, AFG31022

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–78 dBc
≥1 MHz to ≤25 MHz: <–73 dBc

AFG31051, AFG31052

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–78 dBc

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–73 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤50 MHz: <–78 dBc

AFG31101, AFG31102

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–78 dBc
≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–73 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤100 MHz: <–78 dBc

9

Exclude harmonics and channel crosstalk.

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Characteristic

Description

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AFG31151, AFG31152

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–80 dBc
≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–75 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤150 MHz: <–75 dBc

+ 6 dBc per octave

AFG31251, AFG31252

10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–80 dBc

≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–75 dBc
≥25 MHz to ≤250 MHz: <–75 dBc

+ 6 dBc per octave

Phase noise
(at 1.0 Vpp
amplitude)
(typical)

20 MHz: <–125 dBc per Hz at 10 kHz offset
Residual clock
noise (typical)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052,
AFG31101, AFG31102

–63 dBm

AFG31151, AFG31152,

AFG31251, AFG31252

–63 dBm

Table 13: Square wave output specifications

Characteristic

Description

Square wave

✓

Rise time/fall
time (typical)

AFG31021, AFG31022

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 8.0 ns

Amplitude ≤5 V

pp

: 7.0 ns

AFG31051, AFG31052

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 6.0 ns

Amplitude ≤5 V

pp

: 5.0 ns

AFG31101, AFG31102

Amplitude >5 Vpp: 4.2 ns

Amplitude ≤5 V

pp

: 3.5 ns

AFG31151, AFG31152

3.0 ns

AFG31251, AFG31252

2.0 ns

Overshoot
(typical)

<3%

Jitter (RMS)
(typical)

2.5 ps

Table 14: Pulse output specifications

Characteristic

Description

Pulse

Pulse width
(resolution: 10 ps
or 5 digits)
AFG31021, AFG31022

16 ns to 999.99 s

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

Pulse duty

0.001% to 99.999%

Leading/trailing
edge transition
time (at 10% to
90% of amplitude,

AFG31021, AFG31022

8 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31051, AFG31052

6 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31101, AFG31102

4 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

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Characteristic

Description

respectively);
resolution 10 ps
or 4 digits

AFG31151, AFG31152

3 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

AFG31251, AFG31252

2 ns to 0.625 × pulse period

Overshoot
(typical)

<2%

Jitter
(RMS)(typical)

2.5 ps

Table 15: Ramp output specifications

Characteristic

Description

Ramp

Linearity
(at 1 kHz
frequency,
amplitude 1 Vpp,
symmetry 100%)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052

≤ 0.1% of peak output at 10% to

90% of amplitude range

AFG31101, AFG31102

≤ 0.15% of peak output at 10% to

90% of amplitude range

AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

≤ 0.2% of peak output at 10% to

90% of amplitude range

Symmetry

0% to 100%

Table 16: Arbitrary output specifications

Characteristic

Description

Arbitrary

Rise/fall time
(typical)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052,
AFG31101, AFG31102

Amplitude ≥ 5 V

pp

: 4.2 ns

Amplitude < 5 Vpp: 3.5 ns

AFG31151, AFG31152,
AFG31251, AFG31252

≤ 2 ns
Jitter (RMS) (typical)

2.5 ps

Table 17: DC output specifications

Characteristic

Description

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DC

Range
(resolution 1 mV or
4 digits)

AFG31021, AFG31022,
AFG31051, AFG31052,
AFG31101, AFG31102

–5 V to 5 V into 50 Ω
–10 V to 10 V into open-circuit

load

AFG31151, AFG31152,

AFG31251, AFG31252

–2.5 V to 2.5 V into 50 Ω
–5 V to 5 V into open-circuit

load

Accuracy10

(50 Ω load)

±(1% of |DC setting| + 1 mV DC)

DC test

10

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

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Table 18: Amplitude modulation (AM) specifications

Characteristic

Description

Amplitude modulation (AM)

Carrier waveforms

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

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal modulating
waveforms

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary11

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
Depth

0% to 120%

Characteristic

Description

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
waveforms

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary12
Maximum effective points: 2048

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
Peak deviation

AFG31021, AFG31022

DC to 12.5 MHz

AFG31051, AFG31052

DC to 25 MHz

AFG31101, AFG31102

DC to 50 MHz

AFG31151, AFG31152

DC to 75 MHz

AFG31251, AFG31252

DC to 125 MHz

Characteristic

Description

Phase modulation (PM)

Carrier waveforms

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

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal modulating
waveforms

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary13
Maximum effective points: 2048

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz

Phase deviation
range

0 to 180 degrees

Table 19: Frequency modulation (FM) specifications

Table 20: Phase modulation (PM) specifications

11

For amplitude modulation, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 4096. Waveform data

above 4096 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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Table 21: Frequency shift keying (FSK) modulation specifications

Characteristic

Description

Frequency shift keying (FSK)

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

Table 22: Pulse width modulation (PWM) specifications

Characteristic

Description

Pulse width modulation (PWM)

Carrier waveforms

Pulse

Modulation source

Internal or external (from modulation input)

Internal modulating
waveforms

Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary14

Internal modulating
frequency

1 mHz to 1 MHz
Deviation range

0% to 50% of pulse period

Table 23: Sweep modulation specifications

Characteristic

Description

Sweep

Type

Linear or logarithmic

Start/stop frequency15

AFG31021,
AFG31022

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

AFG31051,
AFG31052

1 μHz to 50 MHz
(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to 50 MHz)

AFG31101,
AFG31102

1 μHz to 100 MHz
(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to
100 MHz)

AFG31151,

AFG31152

1 μHz to 150 MHz
(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to
150 MHz)

AFG31251,
AFG31252

1 μHz to 250 MHz
(except arbitrary: 1 mHz to
250 MHz)

Sweep/hold/return time

Range

Sweep time: 1 ms to 500 s
Hold/return time: 0 ms to 500 s

Resolution

1 ms or 4 digits

Interval

Range

1 μs 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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Characteristic

Description

Resolution

1 ms or 4 digits

Total sweep time
accuracy

< 0.4%

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

Trigger input

Input level

TTL compatible

Pulse width

100 ns minimum

Impedance

10 kΩ

Trigger delay

Resolution
(100 ps or 5 digits)

0.0ns to 85.000s
Trigger output

Level

Positive TTL level pulse into 1 kΩ

Impedance

50 Ω, AC coupled
Jitter (RMS), typical

10 ps

Rear panel

Table 25: Rear-panel input and output specifications

Characteristic

Description

External modulation input

Input range

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

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
with external trigger input in burst
mode)

100 ps
External reference output

AFG31101, AFG31102, AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, AFG31252

Impedance

50 Ω, AC coupled

Amplitude (typical)

1.2 Vpp into 50 Ω

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External reference input

Impedance

1 kΩ

Required input
voltage swing

100 mVpp to 5 Vpp
Lock range

10 MHz ± 35 kHz

CH1 additional input

AFG31101, AFG31102, AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, AFG31252

Impedance

50 Ω

Input range

–1 V to 1 V (DC + peak AC)

Bandwidth

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

Source voltage and
frequency

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

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

least 30 s

Environmental

Table 27: Environmental specifications

Characteristic

Description

Temperature range

Operating

0 °C to 50 °C

Nonoperating

–30 °C to 70 °C

Humidity

Operating
(noncondensing)

≤ 80% relative humidity, 0 °C to 40 °C
≤ 60% relative humidity, < 40 °C to 50 °C, noncondensing

Nonoperating
(noncondensing)

5% to 90% relative humidity, < 40 °C, noncondensing
5% to 80% relative humidity, ≥ 40 °C to 60 °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)

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Physical characteristics

Table 28: Physical characteristics

Characteristic

Description

Net weight, typical

4.85 kg (10.68 lbs)

Net weight with
packaging, typical

7.00 kg (15.42 lbs)

Dimensions

Height: 191.8 mm (7.55 in.)
Width: 412.8 mm (16.25 in.)
Depth: 143.3 mm (5.64 in.)

Clearance required for
cooling

50 mm (2.0 in)

System characteristics

Table 29: System characteristics

Characteristic

Description

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

Select user Arbitrary waveform16
(USB memory)

43 ms

40 ms

53 ms

Select user Arbitrary waveform17
(USB memory)

86 ms

92 ms

92 ms

Data download, 4,000 points of arbitrary
waveform data (8 Kb)

21 ms

21 ms

36 ms
Acoustic noise (typical)

< 50 dBA

Weight (approximate)

4.7 kg (10.36 lbs )

Dimensions

Refer to the illustrations in Dimensions (on page 14)

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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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 21) 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

None

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

°C and 50 °C.

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 19).

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Calibration self-tests

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

Equipment required

None

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

°C and 50 °C.

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 19).

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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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

2101

Calibration data checksum failure

2301

CH1 internal offset failure

2302

CH2 internal offset failure

2303

CH1 output offset failure

2304

CH2 output offset failure

2305

CH1 output gain failure

2306

CH2 output gain failure

2401

CH1 x12 dB K12 attenuator failure

2402

CH2 x12 dB K22 attenuator failure

2403

CH1 x20 dB K13 attenuator failure

2404

CH2 x20 dB K23 attenuator 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,
AFG31022, AFG31051, AFG31052, AFG31101, AFG31102)

2408

CH2 x14 dB/20 dB K25 attenuator failure

2409

CH1 x20 dB K18 attenuator failure

2410

CH2 x20 dB K28 attenuator failure

2411

CH1 filter failure

2412

CH2 filter failure

2415

U51 failure

2501

CH1 ASIC failure

2502

Ch2 ASIC failure

2503

Ch1 ADC failure

2504

Ch2 ADC failure

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Table 31: Calibration error codes

Error code

Description

1101

CH1 internal offset calibration failure

1102

CH2 internal offset calibration failure

1103

CH1 output 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 K12 attenuator calibration failure

1202

CH2 x12 dB K22 attenuator calibration failure

1203

CH1 x20 dB K13 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

1208

CH2 x14 dB/20dB K25 attenuator calibration failure

1209

CH1 x20 dB K18 attenuator calibration failure

1210

CH2 x20 dB K28 attenuator calibration failure

1211

CH1 filter calibration failure

1212

CH2 filter calibration failure

1215

U51 calibration failure

1216

Saving calibration file 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

3004

Error code of Offset_DAC correction for CH2 about X16 attenuation

3005

Error code of variable gain correction for CH1 about X4 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

3010

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

3011

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

3012

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

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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 1).

Table 32: Performance tests

Test title

What is tested

Frequency/period test (on page 23)

Internal clock output frequency accuracy

Amplitude test (on page 24)

Amplitude accuracy

DC test (on page 27)

DC accuracy

AC flatness test (on page 28)

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

17)) 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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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

Purpose

Digital multimeter (DMM)

AC volts, true RMS
AC-coupled accuracy:
±0.1% to 1 kHz
DC volts accuracy:
50 ppm, resolution
100 μV
Resistance Accuracy:
±0.05 Ω

Keithley Model 2002

Measures voltage. Used
in multiple procedures.

Power meter

100 kHz to 250 MHz

1 μW to 100 mW

(–30 dBm to +20 dBm)
Accuracy: 0.02 dB
Resolution: 0.01 dB

R&S NRVS

Measures voltage. Used
in multiple procedures.
Power head

100 kHz to 250 MHz
1 μW to 100 mW
(–30 dBm to 20 dBm)

R&S NRV-Z5

Measures voltage. Used
in multiple procedures.

Frequency counter

Accuracy: 0.01 ppm
Phase measurement

Tektronix FCA3100

Checks clock frequency.

Oscilloscope

1 GHz bandwidth, 50 Ω

input termination

Tektronix TDS5104B

Checks output signals.
Used in multiple
procedures.

Spectrum analyzer

1 GHz bandwidth, 50 Ω

input termination

Tektronix RSA3303A

Checks output signals.
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.

Attenuator

50 Ω , x10, BNC

Tektronix part number
011-0059-03

Interconnects signals.

Adapter Dual-Banana
Plug

BNC (female) to dual
banana

Tektronix part number
103-0090-00

Signal interconnection to
a DMM.

Adapter

BNC(female)-N(male)

Tektronix part number
103-0045-00

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 (on page

32) 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 33)
▪ AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record (on page 35)
▪ AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record (on page 37)
▪ AFG31151 and AFG31151 test record (on page 39)
▪ AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record (on page 41)

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.

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 32).

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

Select menu

Setting

Operation

Function

Sine

Sine key (front panel)

Frequency

1.000000 MHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

Amplitude

1.00 Vpp

Amplitude/High key (front panel)

Channel 1 Output

On

Ch1 Output On key (front panel)

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 32).

To verify amplitude accuracy:

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

Figure 6: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement

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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 Ω) =)

Measurement (DMM reading)

CF

Ω Examples

50.50 Ω

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

49.62 Ω

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

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 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)

Frequency

1.000000 kHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

Amplitude units

Vrms

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

Ch1 (or Ch2)
Output

On

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

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

rms

mV

rms

(3.000×CF±0.384) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

30.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(30.000×CF±0.654) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

300.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(300.000×CF±3.354) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

800.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(800.000×CF±8.354) mVrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

1.500 V

rms

V

rms

(1.500×CF±0.015) Vrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

2.000 V

rms

V

rms

(2.000×CF±0.020) Vrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

2.500 V

rms

V

rms

(2.500×CF±0.025) Vrms

Sine

1.000 kHz

3.500 V

rms

V

rms

(3.500×CF±0.035) Vrms

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Models AFG31151, AFG31152, AFG31251, and AFG31252

Function

Frequency

Amplitude

Measurement

Range

Sine

1.000 kHz

3.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(3.000×CF±0.384) mV

rms

Sine

1.000 kHz

30.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(30.000×CF±0.654) mV

rms

Sine

1.000 kHz

300.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(300.000×CF±3.354) mV

rms

Sine

1.000 kHz

800.000 mV

rms

mV

rms

(800.000×CF±8.354) mV

rms

Sine

1.000 kHz

1.500 V

rms

V

rms

(1.500×CF±0.015) V

rms

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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 32).

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))

49.62 Ω

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

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

Select menu

Setting

Operation

Function

DC

More key (front panel) > Ch1 function > DC

Offset18

5.000 V

2.500 V (AFG31151,
AFG31152, AFG31251,
AFG31252)

Offset/Low key (front panel) > Offset (touchscreen)
Ch1 (or Ch2)

Output

On

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

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

5.000 VDC

VDC

(5.000 × CF ± 0.051) VDC

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

DC

0.000 VDC

VDC

± 0.001 VDC

DC

–2.500 VDC

VDC

(-2.500 × CF ± 0.026) VDC

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

18

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

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AC flatness test: 1 kHz

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

NOTE. Record the results of this test in the test record for your model in Test records (on page 32).

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

50.50 Ω

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

49.62 Ω

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

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

rms

value on the DMM.

6. Find the reference for flatness at 1 kHz by converting V

rms

to dBm as follows:

P(dBm)=10 x lg(20(Vrms/CF)2)

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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 32).

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

Function

Sine

Sine key (front panel)

Frequency

500 kHz

Frequency/Period key (front panel)

Amplitude Units

dBm

Ch1 (or Ch2) menu > Ampl > Units > dBm (touchscreen)

Amplitude

4.0 dBm

Amplitude/High key (front panel)

Ch1 (or Ch2)
Output

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 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

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

- - - - - -

Sine

4.0 dBm

1.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.20

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Models AFG31051, AFG31052

Function

Amplitude

Frequency

Measurement (dB)

Range (dB)

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

50.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

Models AFG31101, AFG31102

Function

Amplitude

Frequency

Measurement (dB)

Range (dB)

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

15.00 MHz

Reference ± 0.30

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

Models AFG31151, AFG31152

Function

Amplitude

Frequency

Measurement (dB)

Range (dB)

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

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

Sine

4.0 dBm

100.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Sine

4.0 dBm

150.00 MHz

Reference ± 1.00

Models AFG31251, AFG31252

Function

Amplitude

Frequency

Measurement (dB)

Range (dB)

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

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

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

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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 33)
▪ AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record (on page 35)
▪ AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record (on page 37)
▪ AFG31151 and AFG31151 test record (on page 39)
▪ AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record (on page 41)

Test records

Test records
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 33

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

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz

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

at 1.00kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354)
mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354)
mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354)
mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354)
mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

2.000 V

rms

at 1.00kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500 V

rms

at 1.00kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500 V

rms

at 1.00kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

2.000 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

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

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) 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

AC flatness test record: CH1

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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 – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____

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AC flatness test record: CH2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

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

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 – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

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

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984MHz

1.0000016MHz

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

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354)
mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

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

2.000V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

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

2.000V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

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

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) 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

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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

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Frequency 25.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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 – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

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

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984MHz

1.0000016MHz

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

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

Test records
38 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

300.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

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

2.000V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

rms

(3.500×CF+0.035) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

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

2.000V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.000×CF-0.020) V

rms

(2.000×CF+0.020) V

rms

2.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(2.500×CF-0.025) V

rms

(2.500×CF+0.025) V

rms

3.500V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.500×CF-0.035) V

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

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) 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

AC flatness test record: CH1

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

dB ( = Reference)

_____

Frequency 500 KHz

Reference – 0.20 dB
dB

Reference + 0.20 dB

Test records
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 39

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 – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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 – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 50.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

Frequency 100.00 MHz

Reference – 0.30 dB
dB

Reference + 0.30 dB

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

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz

Pulse at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz

Test records
40 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

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

0.000 VDC

–0.001 VDC

0.001 VDC

–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

+2.500 VDC

(2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC

(2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC

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

Test records
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 41

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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

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

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Amplitude: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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

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

Test records
42 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

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

Sine at 1.000000 MHz

0.9999984 MHz

1.0000016 MHz

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

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354) mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354) mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

rms

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

Amplitude

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

3.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(3.000×CF-0.384) mV

rms

(3.000×CF+0.384) mV

rms

30.000 mV

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(30.000×CF-0.654) mV

rms

(30.000×CF+0.654) mV

rms

300.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(300.000×CF-3.354) mV

rms

(300.000×CF+3.354)
mV

rms

800.000 mV

rms

at 1.00

kHz

(800.000×CF-8.354) mV

rms

(800.000×CF+8.354)
mV

rms

1.500 V

rms

at 1.00 kHz

(1.500×CF-0.015) V

rms

(1.500×CF+0.015) V

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
AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference 43

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

–2.5000 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

+2.500 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

AC flatness test record: CH 1

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Ampl: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

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

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

Frequency 250.00 MHz

Reference – 2.00 dB
dB

Reference + 2.00 dB

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

Frequency 1.00 kHz
(Ampl: 4.0 dBm)

_____

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

Test records
44 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference

AC flatness test record: CH 2

AC flatness

Minimum

Test result

Maximum

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

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

Frequency 250.00 MHz

Reference – 2.00 dB
dB

Reference + 2.00 dB