
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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