Tektronix AFG3252 Data Sheet

Arbitrary/Function Generators

AFG3021 • AFG3022 • AFG3101 • AFG3102 • AFG3251 • AFG3252

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 re-learning 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 oscilloscopes or defined by
standard functions, equation editor and
waveform math.

Features & Benefits

25 MHz, 100 MHz or 240 MHz
Sine Waveforms

14 bits, 250 MS/s, 1 GS/s or
2 GS/s Arbitrary Waveforms

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
Memory Device

USB, GPIB and LAN

Applications

Electronic Test and Design
Sensor Simulation
Functional Test
Education and Training

Arbitrary/Function Generators

AFG3021 • AFG3022 • AFG3101 • AFG3102 • AFG3251 • AFG3252

Characteristics

AFG3000 Series Characteristics

Model AFG3021/AFG3022 AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Channels 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 mHz to 25 MHz 1 mHz to 100 MHz 1mHz to 240 MHz

Amplitude Flatness (1 V

<5 MHz ±0.15 dB ±0.15 dB ±0.15 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

Harmonic Distortion (1 V

1 mHz to 20 kHz <–70 dBc <–60 dBc <–60 dBc
20 kHz to 1 MHz <–60 dBc <–60 dBc <–60 dBc
1 MHz to 5 MHz <–50 dBc <–50 dBc <–50 dBc
5 MHz to 10 MHz <–50 dBc <–37 dBc <–37 dBc
10 MHz to 25 MHz <–40 dBc <–37 dBc <–37 dBc

>25 MHz — <–37 dBc <–30 dBc
THD (DC – 20 kHz,1 V
Spurious (1 V

)

p-p

1 mHz to 1 MHz <–60 dBc <–60 dBc <–50 dBc

1 MHz to 25 MHz <–50 dBc <–50 dBc <–47 dBc

>25 MHz — <–50 dBc + 6 dBc/octa ve <–47 dBc + 6 dBc/octa ve
Square Wave 1 mHz to 12.5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Rise/Fall Time ≤18 ns ≤5ns ≤2.5 ns
Pulse Wave 1mHz to 12.5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Pulse Width 30 ns to 999 s 8 ns to 999 s 4 ns to 999 s

Edge Transition Time 18 ns to 625 s 5 ns to 625 s 2.5 ns to 625 s

Other Waveforms 1 mHz to 250 kHz 1 mHz to 1 MHz 1 mHz to 2.4 MHz
Noise Bandwidth (–3 dB) 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz
DC (into 50 Ω) –5 V to +5 V –5 V to +5 V –2.5 V to +2.5 V
Arbitrary Waveforms 1 mHz to 12.5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz

Non-volatile Memory 4 waveforms 4 waveforms 4 waveforms
Memory: Sample Ra te 2 to 64 K:250 MS/s >16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s >16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s

Vertical Resolution 14 bits 14 bits 14 bits

Amplitude into 50 Ω 10 mV

Accuracy ±(1% of setting + 1 mV) ±(1% of setting + 1 mV) ±(1% of setting + 1 mV)
Offset ±5 VpkAC + DC ±5 VpkAC + DC ±2.5 VpkAC + DC

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

)

p-p

)

p-p

) <0.2%

p-p

2 to 16 K:1 GS/s 2 to 16 K:2 GS/s

p-p

to 10 V

p-p

20 mV

p-p

to 10 V

p-p

≤200 MHz: 50 mV
>200 MHz: 50 mV

p-p
p-p

to 5 V
to 4 V

p-p
p-p

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Arbitrary/Function Generators

AFG3021 • AFG3022 • AFG3101 • AFG3102 • AFG3251 • AFG3252

Modulation
AM, FM, PM

Carrier Waveforms –

All, except Pulse, Noise and DC.

Source – Internal/External.
Internal Modulating Waveform–

Sine, square, ramp,noise,ARB.

Internal Modulating Frequency –

2 mHz to 50.00kHz.

AM Modulation Depth – 0.0% to +120.0%.
Min FM Peak Deviation – DC.
Max FM Peak Deviation – See chart,below.
PM Phase Deviation – 0.0º to +180.0º.

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

Source – Internal/External.
Internal Modulating Waveform–

Sine, square, ramp,noise,ARB.

Internal Modulating Frequency –

2 mHz to 50.00kHz.
Deviation – 0% to 50.0% of pulse period.

Sweep

Waveforms – All,except Pulse,Noise and DC.
Type– Linear,logarithmic.
Sweep Time/Hold/Return Time – 10ms to 100 s.
Min Start/Stop Frequency – 1 Hz.
Max Start/Stop Frequency – See chart, below.

Burst

Waveforms – All,except Noise and DC.
Type–

Triggered,gated (1 to 1,000,000 cycles or Infinite).

Internal Trigger Rate – 1.000ms to 500.0 s.
Gate and Trigger Sources –

Internal, external, remote interface.

Auxiliary Inputs

Modulation Input Channel 1, Channel 2 –

DC to 25 kHz,±1 V,10 kΩ.

External Triggered/Gated Burst Input –

TTL, 10 kΩ.

to 5 V

10 MHz Reference In– –100 mV

p-p

,1 kΩ.

p-p

External Channel 1 Add Input –

DC to 10 MHz, –1 V to +1 V (DC + peakAC),50 Ω.
(AFG3101,AFG3102,AFG3251,AFG3252 only).

Auxiliary Outputs

Channel 1 Trigger Output – TTL, 50 Ω.
10 MHz Reference Out – 1.2 V

, 50 Ω

p-p

(AFG3101,AFG3102,AFG3251,AFG3252 only).

Common Characteristics

Frequency Setting Resolution –

1 µHz or 12 digits.

Internal Noise Add –

0% to 50% of amplitude setting.

Main Output – 50 Ω.
Internal Frequency Reference –

Stability: ±1 ppm, 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 – 120 W.
Display –

AFG3021: 5.6" monochrome LCD.
All others: 5.6" color LCD.

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.

Modulation: Max FM Peak Deviation

AFG3021/AFG3022 AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Sine 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Square 6.25 MHz 25 MHz 60 MHz
ARB 5 MHz 25 MHz 60 MHz
Others 100 kHz 500 kHz 2.4MHz

Sweep: Max Start/Stop Frequency

AFG3021/AFG3022 AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252

Sine 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz
Square 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
ARB 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Others 200 kHz 1 MHz 5 MHz

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Arbitrary/Function Generators

AFG3021 • AFG3022 • AFG3101 • AFG3102 • AFG3251 • AFG3252

Ordering Information

AFG3021, AFG3022, AFG3101,
AFG3102, AFG3251, AFG3252

Arbitrary/Function Generator.
Includes: Quick-start user manual, power cord,

CD-ROM with reference manual, service manual
andArbExpress™software, NIST-traceable calibra­tion 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 – Switzerland power.
Opt. A6 – Japan power.
Opt. A10 – China power.
Opt. A99 – No power cord or AC adapter.

Manual Options

(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.

BNC Fuse Adapter and 0.125 A Fuse.

Service

Opt. C3 – Calibration Service 3 Years.
Opt. C5 – Calibration Service 5 Years.
Opt. D1 – Calibration Data Report.
Opt. D3 – Calibration Data Report 3 Years

(with Opt. 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

RM3100 – Rackmount Kit.
013-0345-00 – Fuse adapter, BNC-P to

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

ASEAN / Australasia / Pakistan (65) 6356 3900

Contact Tektronix:

Austria [phone]

Balkan, Israel, South Africa and other ISE Countries [phone]

Belgium 07 81 60166

Brazil & South America 55 (11) 3741-8360

Canada 1 [phone]

Central East Europe, Ukraine and the Baltics [phone]

Central Europe & Greece [phone]

Denmark [phone]

Finland [phone]

France & North Africa [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) 56666-333

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 Korea 82 (2) 528-5299

Russia & CIS 7 095 775 1064

South Africa [phone]

Spain ([phone]

Sweden 020 08 80371

Switzerland [phone]

T aiwan 886 (2) 2722-9622

United Kingdom & Eire [phone]

USA 1 [phone]

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

Updated 15 June 2005

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Product(s) are manufactured in ISO registered facilities.
Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.2-1987 with
SCPI conformance.

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