Tektronix SGH-a887, 071-1631-04 User Manual
AFG3000 Series
Arbitrary/Function Generators
Quick Start User Manual
Revision A
www.tektronix.com
071-1631-04
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Warranty 16
Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date
of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period
and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective
product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix
service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care.
Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product
that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Quick Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
To Generate a Sine Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Powering the Instrument On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To Change Instrument Settings at Power-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Self Test and Self Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting a Local Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Floating Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Protect Your DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Update Your Instrument Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Equivalent Output Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overheat Protection (AFG3011 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Screen Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
View Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shortcut Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Default Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Select Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Select Run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjust Waveform Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Channel Select (dual-channel model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Output ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Generate a Pulse Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Save/Recall Arbitrary Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Generate an Arbitrary Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modify an Arbitrary Waveform (Edit Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Generate Noise/DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Generate a Burst Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sweep a Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Modulate a Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Trigger Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals (dual-channel model only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Set up Load Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Invert Waveform Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Add Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Add Signal (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Generating a Differential Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
External Reference Clock (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronous Operation (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Save/Recall Instrument Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Saving a Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
ArbExpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Lissajous Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Measurement of Filter Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Motor Speed Control by Pulse-Width Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Carrier Null (Frequency Modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Electrical (except AFG3011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Electrical (AFG3011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instrument Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to
it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
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.
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, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
the product manual for further rating information before making connections to the product. Do not apply a potential to any
terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Power Off. The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
General Safety Summary
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qual-
ified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation.
proper ventilation.
Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has
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General Safety Summary
Symbols and Terms
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.
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.
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component.
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equip-
ment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural
resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials
are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the
European Union’s requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about
recycling about options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Environmental Considerations
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS
Directive.
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Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators along
with basic operations and concepts. The following instruments are supported by this manual:
AFG3011 AFG3021B AFG3022B AFG3101
AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252
Documentation
The following table lists related documentation available for your arbitrary/function generator. The documentation is available on the Document CD and on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals).
Item Purpose Location
Quick Start User Manual Unpacking, Installation, Specifica-
Preface
tion, Operation, and Overviews
Built-in Help UI Help and Operation
Programmer Manual Menu Structures, User Interface,
and Programming Information
Service Manual (Optional) Self-service and Performance test
ArbExpress Software CD Waveform creation
Import waveforms from oscilloscope
or PC
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Preface
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following icons are used throughout this manual.
Front panel
power
The soft keys along the right side of the display are called bezel buttons in this manual. In other documents, they may also
be called option buttons or side-menu buttons.
Connect
power
Network
USB
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Quick Tutorial
The quick tutorial shows beginning users how to generate a simple sine waveform. Follow these steps to get acquainted
with the basics of the instrument:
1. Turn on the arbitrary/function generator.
2. Connect the CH1 Output of the arbitrary/function generator and the oscilloscope input with a BNC cable.
3. Select a waveform.
4. Enable the signal output.
5. Observe a waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.
6. Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to select a waveform parameter.
7. Select Frequency as a parameter to be changed.
8. Change the frequency value using numeric keys.
9. Change the waveform parameters using the general purpose knob and the arrow keys.
For more task-oriented descriptions of basic operation, see Application Examples on page 75.
Quick Tutorial
In addition to the quick tutorial for generating a sine waveform, this section describes how to access the help system of the
arbitrary/function generator.
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To Generate a Sine Waveform
The following quick tutorial describes how to generate a continuous sine waveform using Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators. Follow these steps to learn the basics of the arbitrary/function generator.
1. Connect the power cord, and then
push the front-panel power on/off
switch to turn on the arbitrary/function
generator.
2. Connect a BNC cable from the CH1
Output of arbitrary/function generator
to an oscilloscope input connector.
3. Push the front-panel Sine button, and
then push the Continuous button to
select a waveform.
4. Push the front-panel CH1 Output On
button to enable the output.
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Oscilloscope
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5. Use the oscilloscope auto-scaling
function to display the sine waveform
on the screen.
If the instrument outputs a default sine
waveform, you can manually set the
oscilloscope as follows:
■ 0.5 μs/div
■ 200 mV/div
6. To change the frequency, push the
front-panel Frequency/Period shortcut button.
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7. The Frequency/Period/Phase Menu is
displayed and Freq is selected. You
can now change the frequency value.
8. To change the frequency value, use the
keypad and Units bezel buttons.
For example, if you enter a value "2"
using the keypad, the bezel menus will
automatically change to Units.
After entering the frequency value, push
the Units bezel button or the front-panel
Enter button to complete the entry.
You can change the Amplitude, Phase,
and Offset values in the same way.
9. You can also change the frequency
value using the general purpose knob
and the arrow keys.
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To increase the value, turn the knob
clockwise.
To change a specific digit, select it by
pushing the arrow keys. Then change it
by turning the knob.
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Quick Tips
■ Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to quickly select a waveform parameter. See page 26 for usage of shortcut buttons.
■ You can also specify a waveform parameter by using bezel menu selection. This method does not use the front-panel
shortcut buttons.
■ When you specify a waveform parameter using the shortcut buttons or bezel menu selection, an active parameter is
displayed in green in the graph area. (See step 8 above.)
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Accessing Help
1. Push the front-panel Help button to
display the help screen.
2. Most of the help topics contain phrases
marked with <angle brackets>. These
are links to other topics. Turn the
general purpose knob to move the highlight from one link to another.
3. Push the Show Topic bezel button to
display the topic corresponding to the
highlighted link.
4. Push the Index bezel button to display
an Index page.
5. Push the Exit bezel button or any
front-panel button to remove the Help
text from the screen and return to the
graphic or parameter display.
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Quick Tips
■ When you push the Help button, the instrument displays information about the last menu displayed on the screen. If
the topic uses more than one page, turn the general purpose knob to move from page to page within the topic.
■ Push the front-panel Help button, and then push the Index bezel button to display an Index page. Push the Page Up
or Page Down bezel button until you find the index page that contains the topic you want to view. Turn the general
purpose knob to highlight a help topic. Push the Show Topic button to display the topic.
■ You can select the language of the bezel menus and Help information. See page 11.
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General Features
The following table and list describe the general features of AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators.
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Model AFG3011 AFG3021B/
AFG3101/AFG3102 AFG3251/AFG3252
AFG3022B
Channel 1 1/2 1/2 1/2
Sine 10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz
Pulse 5 MHz 12.5 MHz 50 MHz 120 MHz
Memory 2 to 131,072 2 to 131,072 2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
131,072
2 to 16,384 >16,384 to
131,072
Sampling Rate 250 MS/s 250 MS/s 1 GS/s 250 MS/s 2 GS/s 250 MS/s
Amplitude 20 V
p-p
Display Color Monochrome/
10 V
p-p
10 V
p-p
5 V
Color Color
p-p
Color
Interface USB, LAN,
GPIB
■ Three functions integrated into one generator:
■ 10 MHz to 240 MHz Function Generator
■ 5 MHz to 120 MHz Pulse Generator
■ 14 bits Arbitrary Waveform Generator
USB, LAN,
GPIB
USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB
■ Color or monochrome LCD display
■ Ground isolation
■ Synchronous operation
■ USB memory interface
■ ArbExpress
■ Context-sensitive Help system
®
Software
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Before Installation
Inspect the arbitrary/function generator carton for external damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier.
Remove the arbitrary/function generator from its package and check that it has not been damaged in transit. Verify that the
carton contains the instrument and its standard accessories. Refer to Standard Accessories on page 7.
Operating Requirements
Environmental
1. Place the instrument on a cart or
bench, observing clearance requirements:
■ Sides: 50 mm (2 in)
■ Rear: 50 mm (2 in)
2. Before operating, ensure that the
ambient temperature is between 0 °C
to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F).
AFG
DUAL CHANNEL
3102
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
USB
USB
Memory
Memory
329.6 mm
1GS/s
100MHz
View
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Arb
Output
Run ModeFunction
Continuous Modulation
Frequency/Period Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Leading/TrailingDuty/Width
Utility
Edit
Save RecallMore...
Channel
Ch2
Ch1
Offset/Low
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep both sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
Power Supply Requirements
Source Voltage and Frequency 100 V to 240 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
or 115 V, 360 Hz to 440 Hz
Power Consumption Less than 120 W
Sweep Burst
Help
Default
156.3 mm
TriggerTrigger
InputOutput Output
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Standard Accessories
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Check the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.
Accessory Tektronix part number
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English (Option L0) 071-1631-xx
French (Option L1)
Italian (Option L2) 071-1669-xx
German (Option L3)
Spanish (Option L4) 071-1670-xx
Japanese (Option L5)
Simple Chinese (Option L7)
Traditional Chinese (Option L8)
Korean (Option L9)
Russian (Option L10)
No printed manual (Option L99) – – –
AFG3000 Series Document CD 063-3828-xx
ArbExpress (Application Software for Tektronix Arbitrary/ Function Generators) Software CD 063-3763-xx
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Programmer Manual (a PDF file on the
AFG3000 Series Document CD)
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Service Manual (a PDF file on the AFG3000
Series Document CD)
Power cord
North America (Option A0) 161-0066-00
Universal Euro (Option A1) 161-0066-09
United Kingdom (Option A2) 161-0066-10
Australia (Option A3) 161-0066-13
Switzerland (Option A5) 161-0154-00
Japan (Option A6) 161-0298-00
China (Option A10) 161-0304-00
No power cord or AC adapter (Option A99) – – –
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1
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071-1632-xx
071-1633-xx
1
1
1
071-1634-xx
071-1635-xx
071-1636-xx
071-1637-xx
1
071-1638-xx
071-1639-xx
071-1640-xx
1. These manuals contain a language overlay for the front panel controls.
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Recommended Accessories
The following optional accessories are recommended for your instrument:
■ 50 Ω BNC cable, double-shielded, 91 cm (36 in) (Tektronix part number 012-0482-00)
■ 50 Ω BNC cable, double-shielded, 250 cm (98 in) (Tektronix part number 012-1256-00)
■ GPIB interface cable, double-shielded, 2 m (Tektronix part number 012-0991-00)
NOTE. To ensure the EMC compliance listed in the Specifications, connect only high quality shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded connectors at both ends.
■ RM3100 Rackmount kit (see page 91 for dimensions of the kit)
■ Fuse adapter (see page 12 for more information)
Powering the Instrument On and Off
Power On
1. Insert the AC power cord into the
power receptacle on the rear panel.
2. Use the front-panel power button to
power on the instrument.
Wait until the front panel display shows
that the instrument has passed all
power-on self tests.
Power Off
1. Use the front-panel power button to
power off the instrument.
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DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
View
1GS/s
100MHz
View
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Arb
Output
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Arb
Output
Run ModeFunction
Continuous Modulation
Frequency/Period Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Leading/TrailingDuty/Width
Edit
Utility
Save RecallMore...
Channel
Ch2
Ch1
Continuous Modulation
Frequency/Period Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Leading/TrailingDuty/Width
Edit
Utility
Save RecallMore...
Channel
Ch2
Ch1
Sweep Burst
Offset/Low
Default
Run ModeFunction
Help
Offset/Low
Sweep Burst
Help
Default
TriggerTrigger
InputOutput Output
TriggerTrigger
InputOutput Output
DUAL CHANNEL
AFG
3102
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
USB
USB
Memory
2
1
Memory
AFG
3102
USB
USB
Memory
Memory
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To Change Instrument Settings at Power-on
The default settings are restored when you power on the instrument. You can change the power-on settings to the last powered-off settings. Use the Utility menu to change the power-on settings.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button.
2. Push the System bezel button.
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3. Push the Power On bezel button to
select the power on settings.
■ Default
Select Default to restore the default
settings when the instrument is
powered on.
■ Last
Select Last to restore the same settings as when the instrument was
last powered off.
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Quick Tips
■ You can restore the instrument to its default settings at any time by pushing the front-panel Default button.
■ To restore the factory default settings, push the front-panel Utility > System bezel > Secure bezel buttons. Executing
the secure function will erase all the instrument setups and waveforms stored in the internal memory.
NOTE. When you set the power-on settings to Last, it is important to keep in mind that sometimes the instrument might not
output signals the next time you power on, depending on the instrument settings. For example, if Burst is selected as the
Run Mode and external trigger source is selected, the instrument will not output signals without receiving a trigger signal.
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Self Test and Self Calibration
The arbitrary/function generator performs a limited set of hardware tests at power-on. You can also perform the manual
diagnostics and/or self calibration using the Utility menu.
■ Diagnostics (Self test) – Perform the self test to verify that your instrument is operating correctly.
■ Calibration (Self calibration) – The self calibration mainly checks DC accuracy using the internal calibration routines.
NOTE. If you need to verify that the instrument meets the warranted specifications, do the complete set of performance
verification procedures provided in the Service Manual.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button.
2. Push the -more- bezel button.
3. Push the Diagnostics/Calibration
bezel button.
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4. To execute the instrument diagnostics,
push the Execute Diagnostics bezel
button.
To execute self calibration, push the
Execute Calibration bezel button.
5. If Diagnostics completes without any
errors, the message “PASSED” is displayed.
CAUTION. Do not power off the instrument while executing self calibration. If the power is turned off during self calibration,
data stored in the internal memory may be lost.
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Quick Tips
■ Before executing self calibration, ensure that the ambient temperature is between +20 °C and +30 °C (+68 °F to
+86 °F). Allow a 20 minute warm-up period before executing self calibration.
■ Disconnect all the cables from the instrument when you perform self test or self calibration.
■ Perform self calibration at least once a year to maintain DC accuracy. It is recommended that the self calibration should
be performed along with a periodic check.
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Selecting a Local Language
You can select a language to display on the instrument screen.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button.
2. Push the Language bezel button.
3. Select the desired language.
You can select from English, French,
German, Japanese, Korean, Simple
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and
Russian.
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Quick Tips
■ When you power on the instrument for the first time, English is selected by default. After you select a desired language,
all the bezel menus, pop-up messages, and built-in help are displayed in the specified language. The main display area
(see page 24) is not translated.
■ Use the front panel overlay that corresponds to each local language.
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Protect Your Instrument from Misuse
Check Input and Output Connectors
1. The instrument has both input and
output connectors on the front panel.
When connecting a cable, be sure to
distinguish the input connector from the
output connectors.
Output
Input
Do not mistake Output connectors for Input.
The arbitrary/function generator input and output connectors are floating inputs/outputs.
WARNING. To prevent electrical shocks, do not apply voltages in excess of 42 Vpk to any BNC connector ground or to the
chassis ground.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument may be damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over +5 V to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be damaged.
Use Fuse Adapter
The instrument will be damaged if a large DC or AC voltage is applied to the output or input connectors. To protect the
output circuits, a fuse adapter is provided as an optional accessory. When the instrument is used by students or other inexperienced users, always attach the fuse adapter to the output connectors to avoid damage.
Tektronix part numbers for the fuse adapter
are as follows:
■ 013-0345-00: Adapter
■ 159-0454-00: 0.125 A fuse set (3 each)
Adapter
0.125A Fuse
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Floating Ground
Since the common (input and output channel common) of the arbitrary/function generator is electrically isolated from the
chassis ground (the instrument chassis and ground line of the AC connector), you can make a floating connection between
the instrument and other equipment.
All the signal output connectors are connected to the common ground, and the remote interface connector is connected to
the chassis ground.
CAUTION. When you make a floating connection, review the following precautions:
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The maximum rated voltage between the chassis ground and common ground is 42 V
tial voltage between the chassis ground and common ground goes over 42 V
p-p
(DC + peak AC). When the poten-
p-p
, the internal protective circuit will be acti-
vated to protect the circuits. However, higher voltage may cause the internal circuits in the instrument to be damaged.
When a potential voltage exists between the chassis ground and common ground, a short circuit from output to ground
causes the instrument internal fuse to open and the output is stopped. If the fuse opens, you need to contact your local
Tektronix Service Support.
When a potential voltage exists between the common ground and chassis ground, short-circuiting between them may lead
to excessive current flow and the internal or external circuits may be damaged.
CH2
CH1
50 Ω
50 Ω
1 MΩ
Chassis ground
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Protect Your DUT
Use care when you connect the instrument Channel Output to your DUT (device under test). To avoid damage to your DUT,
the following preventive measures are provided. Follow these steps to set the limit values for high level and low level.
1. Push the front-panel Top Menu
button. The Output Menu is displayed
at the bottom of the bezel menu. Select
Output Menu.
2. In this example, High Limit is set to
5.000 V, and Low Limit is set to
–5.000 V.
3. Push the Limit bezel button.
4. Select High Limit. Use numeric keys
or the general purpose knob to enter a
value.
Enter 50 mV for High Limit, and –50 mV
for Low Limit.
5. Push the front-panel Sine button to
display the waveform parameter.
Confirm that High and Low voltage
levels were changed.
You cannot enter any values greater
than 50 mV for High level.
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Quick Tip
■ When you set limit values using Output Menu, a level indicator is displayed at left end of graph area. Refer to Screen
Interface on page 24 for the level indicator.
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Update Your Instrument Firmware
You can use the front-panel USB memory connector to update your arbitrary/function generator firmware.
CAUTION. Updating your instrument firmware is a sensitive operation which may damage your instrument if you do not
follow all instructions carefully. To prevent damage to the instrument, do not remove the USB memory or power off the
instrument during the update process.
NOTE. The screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example. The actual screen display may be
different depending on your instrument configuration.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button to
display the Utility menu.
Version information is displayed on the
screen. Confirm the firmware version of
your instrument.
2. Visit www.tektronix.com, and check if
Tektronix offers a newer firmware
version. Download the compressed zip
file with the most current firmware to
your PC.
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Unzip the downloaded file and copy the
file to your USB memory.
3. Insert the USB memory into the
front-panel USB connector.
4. Push the -more- bezel button twice in
the Utility menu.
5. The third page of the Utility menu is dis-
played. Select Firmware Update.
Note. If the USB memory is not inserted, the
Firmware Update bezel button is disabled.
Note. If Access Protection is on, the Firm-
ware Update bezel button is disabled. See
page 67 for Access Protection.
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6. Select the downloaded firmware file by
7. The instrument asks you "Are you sure
rotating the general purpose knob, and
then push the Execute bezel button.
The firmware file name is as follows:
■ tekafgtb-1.x.x.tfb
you want to update firmware?". Push
OK.
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8. The instrument displays "Do not power
off until the process completes
clock symbol at the top right of the
screen indicates the update process is
in progress.
CAUTION. A firmware update usually
takes approximately two minutes. Do not
remove the USB memory during the
update process.
CAUTION. If you accidentally removed the
USB memory during the update process,
do not power off the instrument. Repeat
the installation process from step 3.
9. Wait until the instrument displays
"Operation completed".
10. Push OK.
CAUTION. If “Operation completed” is not
displayed, do not power off the instrument.
Repeat the installation process from step 2
using a different type of USB memory.
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11. Remove the USB memory from the
front-panel USB connector.
12. Power the instrument off and then back
on.
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13. Push the front-panel Utility button to
display the Utility menu.
Confirm that the firmware has been
updated.
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Quick Tip
■ You can protect access to firmware update using the Security menu. See page 67.
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Connect to a Network
The AFG3000 series arbitrary/function generator communication interface allows you to communicate with or remotely
control your instrument. You can use a USB, Ethernet, or GPIB interface.
USB Interface
The USB interface requires no front panel or bezel menu operations to set up. Use a USB cable to connect your instrument
to a PC.
Ethernet Setup
To connect your instrument to a network, you must first obtain information from your network administrator. The procedure
for entering the Ethernet network parameters depends on your network configuration. If your network supports DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), follow these steps:
1. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port
on the rear panel.
2. Push the front-panel Utility button.
3. Push the I/O Interface > Ethernet
bezel buttons.
4. The Ethernet Network Settings menu
is displayed.
By selecting the DHCP On, the instrument can set its network address automatically through DHCP.
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