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Warranty

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. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or 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 us

e 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.

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Preface ....................................................................................................................................................... iii

Where to find more information .......................................................................................................... iii

Conventions used in this manual ......................................................................................................... iii

Service offerings ................................................................................................................................. iv

Getting started ............................................................................................................................................ 1

General features.................................................................................................................................... 1

Before installation ................................................................................................................................ 1

Standard accessories ............................................................................................................................. 2

Operating requirements ........................................................................................................................ 3

Power the instrument on and off .......................................................................................................... 4

Change instrument settings at power-on .............................................................................................. 5

Erase waveforms from memory ........................................................................................................... 6

Select a local language ......................................................................................................................... 7

Protect your instrument from misuse ................................................................................................... 8

General care ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Update your instrument firmware ...................................................................................................... 10

Equivalent output circuits ................................................................................................................... 13

Instrument front panel, interface, and rear panel ....................................................................................... 14

Front panel overview .......................................................................................................................... 14

Parts of the screen interface ............................................................................................................... 15

Default setup ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Select waveform ................................................................................................................................. 18

Select run mode .................................................................................................................................. 20

Adjust waveform parameters ............................................................................................................. 21

Channel select .................................................................................................................................... 22

Channel output On/Off ....................................................................................................................... 22

Display both channels ........................................................................................................................... 22

Rear panel ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Operating basics ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters ...................................................... 24

Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform .............................................................................. 25

Quick tutorial: Instrument help system .............................................................................................. 26

Generate a pulse waveform ................................................................................................................ 27

Generate a built-in waveform ............................................................................................................. 28

Create/save a user-defined waveform ................................................................................................ 30

Recall a user-defined waveform ......................................................................................................... 32

Generate noise .................................................................................................................................... 34

Generate DC ....................................................................................................................................... 34

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Sweep a waveform ............................................................................................................................. 35

Modulate a waveform ......................................................................................................................... 37

Generate a burst waveform ................................................................................................................. 45

Copy channel setting .......................................................................................................................... 47

USB memory device .......................................................................................................................... 48

Utility menu ........................................................................................................................................ 49

Save/recall instrument setup ............................................................................................................... 52

Application examples ............................................................................................................................... 54

Output the waveform created with ArbExpress .................................................................................. 54

Appendix A: Line fuse replacement .......................................................................................................... 56

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 57

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Preface

Item

Purpose

Location

Important safety compliance instructions

Compliance and safety instructions

Built-in Help

UI Help and Operation

Quick Start User Manual

Unpacking, Installation, Tutorials, Operation, and Overviews

Programmer Manual

Programming Information

Technical Reference

Specifications and performance verification procedures

This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG1000 Series

Arbitrary/Function Generator along with basic operations and concepts.

The following instruments are supported by this manual:

AFG1022 Arbitrary/Function Generator:

2-CH, 25 MHz bandwidth, 125 MS/s sampling rate, 14-bit vertical resolution

AFG1062 Arbitrary/Function Generator:

2-CH with two equal strong functionality, 60 MHz bandwidth, 300 MS/s sampling rate

Where to find more information

The following table lists related documentation available for your instrument. The documentation is available on the Pro Tektronix Web

and

site.

duct Documentation CD and on the

Conventions used in this manual

The following icons are used throughout this manual.

Front panel power Connect power USB

The soft keypad along the right side of the display are called bezel buttons in this manual.

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Preface

Service offerings

Tektronix provides service to cover repair under warranty and other services that are designed to meet your specific service needs.

Tektronix warrants this product as describe in the warranty statement at the front of this manual. Tektronix technicians provide warranty service at most Tektronix service locations worldwide.

Please contact your local Tektronix representative for more information on any repair or adjustment service.

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Feature

AFG1022

AFG1062

Channel

2 2

Sine

25 MHz

60 MHz

Pulse

12.5 MHz

30 MHz

Arbitrary waveform

2 to 8,192 points, 14-bit

2 to 1 M points, 14-bit

Sampling Rate

125 MS/s

300 MS/s

Amplitude

High Z 2 mV

- 20 V

High Z ≤ 25 MHz: 2 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p

50 Ω

> 25 MHz: 1 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p

Display

Color TFT LCD

Interface

USB

Help system

Instrument help available in multiple languages

Getting started

General features

Each AFG1000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generator offers the functionality of three

generators in one, and a frequency counter:

25 MHz / 60 MHz Function Generator

12.5 MHz / 30 MHz Pulse Generator

14-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator

200 MHz Frequency Counter

The following table describes some of the general features of your instrument.

Before installation

Ω 1 mV

Inspect the instrument carton for external damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier.

Remove the instrument from its package and check that it has not been damaged in transit. Verify that the carton contains the instrument and its standard accessories.

p-p

- 10 V

p-p

> 25 MHz: 2 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p

≤ 25 MHz: 1 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p

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Standard accessories

Description

Tektronix part number

AFG1000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generator Safety and Compliance Instructions

071-3434-xx

AFG1000 Series Documentation CD containing the following PDF documents:

063-4562-xx

AFG1000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Quick Start User Manual

English

077-1130-xx

Simplified Chinese

077-1131-xx

Russian*

077-1135-xx

Japanese*

077-1166-xx

AFG1000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Programmer Manual

077-1129-xx

AFG1000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Specif Performance Verification Manual

077-1132-xx

Packing list

Power cord (220 V, 50 Hz, China)

161-0390-xx

Certificate of calibration

001-1657-xx

USB cable x 1

174-6604-xx

BNC cable x 2

161-0389-xx

Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories.

Check the Tektronix Web site for the most current

information.

Standard accessories

ications and

Russian and Japanese Quick Start User Manuals are only available for download by part number

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229.16 mm (9.02 in)

306.36 mm (12.06 in)

111.16 mm (4.38 in)

Operating requirements

The following information and figure describe temperature, clearance, and power supply operating requirements of the instrument.

Figure 1: Instrument dimensions

Environmental

requirements

Power supply

requirements

Clearance. When placing the instrument on a cart or bench, observing the

following clearance requirements:

Sides: 50 mm (2 in)

Rear: 50 mm (2 in)

Temperature. Before operating the instrument, ensure the ambient temperature is between 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F).

CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep both sides of the instrument clear of

obstructions.

Source voltage and frequency. 220 - 240 VAC, 100 - 120 VA C, 50/60 Hz, CATⅡ.

Power Consumption. AFG1022: Less than 28 W

AFG1062: Less than 35 W

WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire and shock, ensure that the mains supply

voltage fluctuations do not exceed 10% of the operating voltage range.

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Power the instrument on and off

The following procedures show you how to apply power to the instrument and turn it on and off.

Power on

Power off

To turn apply power to the instrument and turn it on, do the following:

CAUTION. The instrument can be damaged if the line selector switch on the rear

panel is in the incorrect position when power is applied to the instrument. To avoid damaging the instrument, verify that the line selector switch is in the correct position for your area before connecting the power cord.

1. Switch the line selector

to the correct position.

2. Peel off the label on the

power receptacle and if needed, replace the fuse according to the line setting (refer to Appendix A for the steps of fuse replacement) before inserting the AC power cord. Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel and the other end into a properly grounded power outlet.

3. Push the front-panel

power button to power on the instrument.

To turn the instrument off, do the following:

Push the front-panel button to power the instrument.

power

off

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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 from the Utility menu using the following procedure.

1. Push the front-panel

Utility button.

2. Press System.

3. Press Power On to select

from the following the power on settings.

Default restores the

default settings when the instrument is powered on.

Last restores the same settings as when the instrument was last powered off.

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Erase waveforms from memory

You can erase all waveforms from the instrument internal memory using the following procedure.

1. Push the Arb panel button.

2. Press Others.

3. Press File browse to

enter the file system.

4. Use the general purpose

knob to select INTER, and then press Enter.

5. Press Secure.

6. Press Select to erase all

waveforms stored in internal memory, or press Cancel to cancel the operation.

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Select a local language

When you power on the instrument for the first time, English is selected by default. messages, and

After you select a desired language, all the bezel menus, pop-up

built-in help are displayed in the specified language.

1. Push the front-panel Utility

button.

2. Press System.

3. Press Language to select

the desired language.

You can select from English, and Simplified Chinese.

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Protect your instrument from misuse

Check input and output

connectors

When connecting a cable, be sure to distinguish the input connector from the output connectors to avoid making wrong connection.

1. Locate the channel output

on the front panel. Out1 means CH1 output and Out2 means CH2 output.

2. Locate the Ref Clk Out

on the rear panel.

3. Locate the Ref

Clk/Counter In, Fsk/Ext Trig In and Ext Mod In connectors on the rear panel.

CAUTION. The instrument can be damaged when applying external voltages or

shorting the output pins. To avoid damaging the instrument, do not short the output pins or apply external signals to the output connectors.

CAUTION. The instrument can be damaged when applying excessive inputs over

+5 V to Trigger Input connector. To avoid damaging the instrument, do not apply excessive inputs over +5 V to Trigger Input connector.

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General care

Protect the instrument from adverse weather conditions. The instrument is not waterproof. Do not store or leave the instrument where the display will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

CAUTION. To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to sprays,

liquids, or solvents.

Preventive maintenance Preventive maintenance mainly consists of periodic cleaning. Periodic cleaning

reduces instrument breakdown and increases reliability. Clean the instrument as needed, based on the operating environment. Dirty conditions might require more frequent cleaning than computer room conditions.

Clean the flat panel display surface by gently rubbing the display with a cleanroom wipe. If the display is very dirty, moisten the wipe with distilled water or a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution and gently rub the digital surface. Avoid excess force or you might damage the display surface.

Clean the exterior surfaces with a dry, lint-free cloth or a soft bristle brush. If dirt remains, use a cloth dampened with a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution. A swab is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces around the controls and connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument.

To avoid damaging the instrument, follow these precautions:

Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument during external cleaning and use only enough to dampen the cloth or swab.

Do not wash the front-panel power switch. Cover the switch while washing the instrument.

Use only deionized water when cleaning. Use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleanser and rinse with deionized water.

Do not use chemical cleaning agents; they can damage the instrument. Avoid chemicals that contain benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar solvents.

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Update your instrument firmware

Use the front-panel USB connector to update your instrument firmware using a USB memory device.

USB memory device requirements: This instrument supports a USB memory device with a FAT32 or FAT16 file system. If the USB memory device doesn't work properly, format it into the FAT32 or FAT16 format and try again; or try another USB memory device.

CAUTION. Updating your instrument firmware is a sensitive operation which

might damage your instrument if you do not follow all instructions carefully. To prevent off the

damage to the instrument, do not remove the USB memory device or power

instrument during the update process.

NOTE: The screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example.

The actual screen display might be different depending on your instrument configuration.

Push the front-panel Utility button to display the Utility menu and view the currently installed firmware version on the display screen.

From a PC, check if Tektronix offers a

newer firmware version. Download and unzip the compressed zip file. Copy the designated firmware file onto a USB memory

device.

Insert the USB memory device into the front-panel USB connector on your instrument.

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Error code

Error message

File size too large

File read error

CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) error

Type flag error in the firmware file

The firmware version of the instrument can not be updated to the firmware

version of the file.

The instrument model does not match with the model of the firmware file.

4. Press System.

5. Press NextPage.

6. Press Update firmware

to enter file system.

NOTE: If the USB memory

device is not inserted, the Update firmware is disabled.

7. Use the general purpose

knob to select USBDEVICE, and then press Enter to enter USBDEVICE to browse files in the USB memory device.

8. Select the downloaded

firmware file by rotating the general purpose knob. Then press Execute to update firmware.

NOTE: The firmware file

name is as follows: tekafg1022-Vx.x.x.tfb or tekafg1062_Vx.x.x.tfb.

NOTE: If the update process

fails, an error code will be displayed on the screen. The following table lists the errors that may occur during the update process.

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9. The instrument displays a

message telling you not to remove the USB device or power off the instrument until the update process is complete. The progress bar of the screen indicates the update process is in progress.

NOTE: A firmware update

usually takes approximately a minute. Do not remove the USB memory device during the update process.

NOTE: If you accidentally

removed the USB memory device during the update process, do not power off the instrument. Repeat the installation process from step 3.

10. Wait until the instrument

displays a message saying that the operation is complete, and then it will reboot automatically.

NOTE: If the operation

complete message is not displayed, do not power off the instrument. Repeat the installation process from step 2 using a different type of USB memory device.

11. Remove the USB

memory device from the front-panel USB connector.

12. Push the front-panel

Utility button to display

the Utility menu.

Confirm that the firmware has been updated.

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Equivalent output circuits

The following illustrations show the equivalent output circuits:

Legend for the following images:

Output signals do not exceed ±10 V when the >50 Ω load impedance is used.

A change to the load impedance (L) will affect the output window (maximum and minimum levels) for a sine waveform as follows.

L = 50 Ω: -5 V to +5 V (10 V

p-p

)

L = High Z: -10 V to +10 V (20 V

p-p

)

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Instrument front panel, interface, and rear panel

2 3

11 10

12131415

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Front panel overview

The front panel is divided into easy-to-use functional areas. This section provides you with a quick overview of the front panel controls and the screen interface.

Item Description

Bezel buttons

Numeric keypad, including numeric, point, plus/minus sign

General purpose knob

Channel copy button

Utility button

Help button

Arrow buttons allow you to select a specific number on the display screen when you are changing amplitude, phase, frequency, or other such values

Channel 2 On/Off button

Channel 2 output connector

Channel 1 On/Off button

Channel 1 output connector Ch1/2: Switch channel on the screen

Both: Show the parameters of the two channels at the same time Mod: Run modes, including continuous, modulation, sweep and burst

USB connector

Function buttons

Power button

Screen

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Parts of the screen interface

Item Description

Bezel menu: When you push a front panel button, the instrument displays

the corresponding menu on the right side of the screen. The menu shows the options that are available when you press the unlabeled bezel buttons directly to the right of the screen.

Graph / waveform display area: This part of the main display area shows

the signal as a graph or waveform.

Parameter display area: This part of the main display area shows active

parameters.

Lock is on.

Message display area: This part displays the load value Message display area: This part displays the current channel. Parameter display area: This part displays the period. Message display area: This part displays the type of the current signal or

the current mode.

indicates Frequency Lock is on; indicates Amplitude

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Instrument front panel, interface, and rear panel

Default setup

When you want to restore the instrument settings to the default values, use the front-panel Utility button as follows:

Push the front-panel Utility button.

Press System.

Press Set_to Default.

Select one of the following:

Select to recall the default settings; the instrument will display a 1 kHz frequency, 1 V waveform as the default setup.

Cancel to cancel the recall and return to the previous menu.

amplitude sine

p-p

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Default settings Default settings

Menu/System Default setting

Output configuration (Start Phase only available in AFG1062)

Function Sine

Frequency 1.000 000 000 kHz

Start phase 0°

Amplitude 1.000 V

p-p

Offset 0 mV

Symmetry (Ramp) 50.00%

Duty (Pulse) 50.00%

Output units V

p-p

Output impedance 50 Ω

Sweep

Sweep start frequency 100.000 Hz

Sweep stop frequency

Sweep time

1.000 kHz

1 s

Sweep type Linear

Sweep source Internal

Modulation (PWM, ASK, and PSK only available in AFG1062)

Modulation waveform 100.000 Hz, Sine (except FSK)

100.000 Hz, Square (FSK)

AM depth 100%

FM deviation 100.000 Hz

PM deviation 0°

PWM deviation 0.0%

FSK hop frequency 100.000 Hz

FSK rate 100.000 Hz

ASK rate 100.000 Hz

PSK rate 100.000 Hz

Burst

Burst mode N Cycle

Burst count 1

Trigger source Internal

Trigger interval 1 s

System related settings

Clock reference Internal

The Default bezel button in the Utility menu does not reset the Language option.

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Instrument front panel, interface, and rear panel

Sine,

Ramp

AM √ √

FM √ √

PM √ √

FSK √ √

Sweep

√

Burst

√ √

√

Continuous

√ √ √

√

Sine,

Ramp

AM √ √

FM √ √

PM √ √

PWM

√ FSK √ √

ASK √ √

PSK √ √

Sweep

√ √ Burst

√ √

√

Continuous

√ √ √

√

Select waveform

The instrument can provide five standard waveforms (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse and Noise). The instrument can also provide user-defined arbitrary waveforms. You can create, edit, and save your custom waveforms.

You can also create modulated waveforms using the Mod panel button and then Mod bezel button menus. The following table shows the combination of modulation type and the shape of the output waveform. Modulation, sweeping, and burst modes are only available in Ch1 on AFG1022.

AFG1022

AFG1062

Square,

Pulse Noise Arb

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Other available waveforms

The following are examples of some other waveform types available in the Built-in

Waveform menu.

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Select run mode

Push the Mod panel button, and then press one of the four Run Mode bezel buttons to select the instrument signal output method. Modulation, sweeping, and burst modes are only available in Ch1on the AFG1022.

The default Run Mode is Continuous.

To select a modulated waveform, press Mod.

To select a sweep waveform, press Sweep.

See page 35 for sweeping

To select a burst waveform, press Burst.

details on

waveforms.

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Adjust waveform parameters

When you turn on your instrument, the default output signal is a 1 kHz sine waveform with an amplitude of 1 V the frequency and amplitude of the original output signal.

To change frequency, press Freq/Period. Press it again to choose Period. The selected parameter will be highlighted with a white background. Use the general purpose knob to set frequency value directly, and use the ◄ / ► direction button to move the cursor.

Or push the numeric

panel button, and an

input box will pop up.

Enter the frequency

value and choose the

proper unit. Use the

◄ BKSP panel button

to delete a character if

any input errors occur.

. In the following example, you can change

p-p

Press Cancel to cancel the operation.

NOTE: Change the Period,

Start Phase, Ampl, High, Offset, and Low values in the same way.

Unit conversions

The following conversion table shows the relationship between V

and V

p-p

rms

in the case of sine wave.

p-p

10.00 V

2.828 V

2.000 V

1.414 V

632 mV

283 mV

200 mV

10.0 mV

3.54 V

p-p

1.00 V

p-p

707 mV

p-p

500 mV

p-p

224 mV

p-p

100 mV

p-p

70.7 mV

p-p

3.54 mV

p-p

rms

+23.98 dBm

rms

+13.01 dBm

rms

+10.00 dBm

rms

+6.99 dBm

rms

0.00 dBm

rms

-6.99 dBm

rms

-10.00 dBm

rms

-36.02 dBm

rms

dBm

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Channel select

Channel output On/Off

Push the front-panel Ch1/2 button to control the screen display. You can toggle between the two channels.

To enable CH1 signal output, push the yellow front-panel On/Off button.

To enable CH2 signal output, push the blue front-panel On/Off button.

Display both channels

An LED turns on when the corresponding channel button is in the On state.

Configure the signal with the outputs off. This will allow you to minimize the chance of sending a problematic signal to a DUT.

Push the front-panel Both button to display the parameters of both channels.

Push the front-panel Ch1/2 button to switch the editable channel.

Push the Waveform buttons to select the waveform of current channel.

Push the bezel button to choose the corresponding parameter. Push it again to switch the current parameter, such as Frequency/Period. Turn the general purpose knob to change the value of the cursor position. Push the ◄ / ► direction button to move the cursor. (The numeric keypad cannot be used to input data.)

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100 - 120 V

250 V, F1AL

220 - 240 V

250 V, F0.5AL

Rear panel

The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors for the instrument.

Item Description

Power input: This is where you attached an appropriate power cord to supply power to the instrument.

Fuse: Use the specified fuse according to the voltage scale. The rating of replaceable fuse:

Voltage Fuse

Power line selector: Switch between 110 V / 220 V. USB (type B) connector: This can be used to connect a USB type B controller. Ext Mod In Connector: This is the BNC connector for an external

modulation input. It can be used to input a modulating signal.

Fsk/Ext Trig In connector: This is the BNC connector for an FSK/ASK/PSK/external trigger/burst input.

Ref Clk/Counter In connector: This is the BNC connector for an external reference clock or counter input.

Ref Clk Out connector: This is the BNC connector for an external reference clock output.

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Operating basics

Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters

If you are a beginning user, follow the steps described here to select a waveform and adjust waveform parameters.

1. Push the power button to turn on the instrument.

2. Connect the Channel Output of the instrument to an oscilloscope input with a

BNC cable.

3. Select a waveform.

4. Enable the signal output.

5. Observe the waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.

6. Use the front-panel bezel buttons on the instrument to select a waveform

parameter.

7. Select Frequency as the parameter to be changed.

8. Change the frequency value using the numeric keypad.

9. Change the waveform parameters using the general purpose knob and the

arrow keypad.

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Operating basics

Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform

If you are a beginning user, follow the steps described here to learn how to generate a continuous sine waveform.

Connect the power

cord, and then push

the front-panel

power button to turn

on the instrument.

Connect a BNC cable

from the Channel

Output of the

arbitrary/function

generator to an

oscilloscope input

connector.

Push the

front-panel Sine

button.

The default run mode is Continuous after power- on. If it is not at Continuous mode, push the front-panel Mod button, and then press the bezel button to select Continuous among the four run modes.

Push the front-panel Channel On/Off button to enable the output. The backlight should turn on.

Use the oscilloscope auto-scaling function to display the sine waveform on the screen.

If the instrument outputs a default sine waveform, manually set the oscilloscope as follows:

500 us/div 400 mV/div

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Operating basics

Quick tutorial: Instrument help system

The instrument help system allows you to access information about specific menu

items and instrument functions when you need help. Access and

How to access the

instrument help system

Ways to access and

navigate the instrument

help system

navigate the on-screen

Follow the steps described here to access the instrument help system.

1. Push the front-panel Help button

2. Turn the general purpose knob to

3. Press Select to display the topic

4. Press Previous to display a

5. Press Next to display the next

6. Press Back or push any

this help system using front panel buttons and knob; and then follow

instructions as they appear.

to display the help screen.

move the highlight from one link to another.

corresponding link.

previous topic.

topic.

front-panel button to remove the Help text from the screen and return to the graphic or parameter display.

Push the Help button to display information (topic) about the functions.

Turn the general purpose knob or press Previous and Next to move from

page to page within a displayed topic.

to the highlighted

Turn the general purpose knob to highlight a h

Press Select to display the topic from the index page.

elp topic in the index.

Push the Utility button, press System, and then press Language to

choose the language in which you want the Help topics, bezel menus, and

on-screen messages to appear.

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Generate a pulse waveform

1. Push the front-panel

Pulse button to display

the Pulse screen.

NOTE: All of the following

parameters can be adjusted

using the general purpose knob.

numeric keypad or the

2. Press Width/DutyCyc and

adjust the parameter as needed. Adjust the other parameters in the same way.

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Name

Explanation

Common

StairDown

Stair-down waveform

StairUp

Stair-up waveform

Stair Up&Dwn

Stair-up and stair-down waveform

Trapezoid

Trapezoid waveform

RoundHalf

RoundHalf wave

AbsSine

Absolute value of a Sine

AbsHalfSine

Absolute value of half a Sine

ClippedSine

Sine transverse cut

ChoppedSine

Sine vertical cut

NegRamp

Negative ramp

OscDecay

Attenuation oscillation curve

OscRise

Gain oscillation curve

CodedPulse

Coded pulse

PosPulse

Positive pulse

NegPulse

Negative pulse

Generate a built-in waveform

The instrument can output a built-in waveform that is stored in the internal memory.

1. Push the front-panel Arb button.

2. Adjust the parameters of

arbitrary waveforms according to How to generate sine waveform (see page 25).

3. Press Others.

4. Press Built-in. The built-in

waveform menu is displayed.

5. Press Common, Maths,

Window or Others to enter

built-in waveform detail list. You can browse different waveforms saved in the internal memory. Use the front panel general purpose knob to select a file and press Select. Or press Cancel to cancel the operation.

Built-in waveforms

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Name

Explanation

Maths

ExpRise

Exponential rise function

ExpDecay

Exponential fall function

Sinc

Sinc function

Tan

Tangent

Cotan

Cotangent

SquareRoot

Square root

X^2

Square function

HaverSine

HaverSine function

Lorentz

Lorentz function

Ln(x)

Natural logarithm function

X^3

Cubic function

CauchyDistr

Cauchy distribution

BesselJ

BesselI function

BesselY

BesselII function

ErrorFunc

Error function

Airy

Airy function

Windows

Rectangle

Rectangle window

Gauss

Gauss distribution

Hamming

Hamming window

Hanning

Hanning window

Bartlett

Bartlett window

Blackman

Blackman window

Laylight

Laylight window

Triangle

Triangle window (Fejer window)

Others

DC signal

Heart

Heart signal

Round

Round signal

Chirp

Linear FM pulse

Rhombus

Rhombus signal

Cardiac

Cardiac signal

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Create/save a user-defined waveform

You can create a user-defined waveform, and save it in the internal memory or in an external USB memory device.

1. Push the Arb panel button.

2. Press Others.

3. Press New to enter the

Arb waveform edit menu.

4. Press Points to set the

number of waveform points to be edited. Use the general purpose knob to adjust parameters directly or use the numeric keypad to adjust and then choose the proper unit. X1, X1000.

5. Press Interpl to switch

Interpolation On/Off. On means the points will be connected with beelines; Off means the voltages between two consecutive points will not change, and the waveform looks like a step-up one.

6. Press Edit Points to enter

point edit sub menu.

7. Press Point to set the

number of point to be edited.

8. Press Voltage to set the

voltage of the point. Repeat step 7 and 8 to set voltages of the corresponding points.

9. Press Write to enter file

system interface.

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10. To save the waveform to internal

memory, use the general purpose knob to select INTER and then press Enter. Use the front panel general purpose knob to select a USER file. Press Save.

NOTE:

The file size is displayed on the right side. 0B indicates the file is empty.

EditMemory is a temporary data storage space for creating, saving, editing, or recalling a arbitrary waveform. Saving a arbitrary waveform means that saving the data in Edit Memory to the user-specified location (EditMemory will always exist in memory and will not be empty). The data in it may be changed after recalling a arbitrary waveform, creating a new waveform or receiving the related command.

11. To save the waveform to USB

memory device, first insert a USB memory device into the port on the front panel.

Use the general purpose knob to

select USBDEVICE, and then

press Enter.

The instrument lists a directory of

the folders and files on the USB

memory device. Select a folder or

file using the knob to scroll up and

down the list.

To enter the current folder, press

Enter. To return to the upper

directory, press Back. Press

SaveAs; the waveform will be

saved in current directory.

An input keyboard will appear. Use

the general purpose knob to

choose characters. Press

ABC/abc to toggle between

upper-case and lower-case. Press

Select to select the corresponding

character. Press Delete to delete

the last character. Press DONE to

save the waveform as a file with

the .tfw suffix. Press Cancel to

cancel to current operation.

NOTE: File names can have up to

20 characters.

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Recall a user-defined waveform

You can recall an user-defined waveform that is stored in the internal memory or on a USB memory device.

1. Push the Arb panel button.

2. Press Others.

3. Press File browse to

enter the file system.

4. To recall a waveform in the

internal memory, use the general purpose knob to select INTER, and then press Enter.

Use the front panel general purpose knob to select a file.

Press CallOut. If a prompt "File read successful." appears, push the Arb panel button to go back to the waveform interface and view the waveform.

NOTE: The file size is

displayed on the right side. 0B indicates the file is empty.

5. To recall a waveform from

the USB memory device, use the general purpose knob to select USBDEVICE, and then press Enter.

The instrument lists a directory of the folders and files on the USB memory device. Select a folder or file using the knob.

Select a file with the .tfw suffix, and then press CallOut. If a prompt "File read successful." appears, push the Arb panel button to go back to the waveform interface and view the waveform.

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6. To copy a waveform file from the USB memory device to the internal memory:

Follow the previous steps to recall the waveform from the USB memory device. Press Back to return to the upper directory. In the interface of selecting memory, use the general purpose knob to select

INTER and then press Enter. Use the front panel

general purpose knob to select a USER file. Press Save.

NOTE:

On the Arb waveform interface, Shape shows the memory location of current waveform. USER indicates internal memory, External indicates USB memory device.

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Generate noise

Generate DC

Push the front-panel

Noise

waveform

button.

Use the general purpose knob or the numeric keypad to adjust Ampl, High, Offset and Low.

NOTE: You cannot modulate, sweep, or burst a noise waveform.

Push the front-panel

Arb button.

Press Others.

Press Built-in.

Press Others.

Select DC, press Select to output a DC waveform.

NOTE: You cannot modulate, sweep, or burst a DC waveform.

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Sweep a waveform

The Sweep outputs a waveform with the output signal frequency varying linearly or logarithmically.

Start frequency

Stop frequency

Sweep time

Center frequency

Frequency span

To set sweep parameters, do the following:

1. Select a waveform

among sine, square, or ramp, and then push the front-panel

Mod button.

2. Press Sweep to enter

sweep menu.

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3. Press Sweep Time to

set the time between the start and stop frequency.

4. Press Linear/Log to

select the sweep type.

5. Press StartFreq/

CtrFreq. Use the

general purpose knob or the numeric keypad to set the start or the center frequency.

6. Press StopFreq/

FreqSpan. Use the

general purpose knob or the numeric keypad to set the stop frequency and the frequency span.

7. Press NextPage to

enter next submenu.

8. Press Trigger to

choose a source between internal, external, and manual.

External defines the source input from the Fsk/Ext Trig In interface. Press Slope to switch between Positive and Negative.

Manual defines starting the sweeping whenever the general purpose knob is pushed.

Sweep frequency facts

NOTE: All the parameters can

be adjusted by the general purpose knob or the keypad.

If a start frequency is lower than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the low frequency to the high frequency.

If a start frequency is higher than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the high frequency to the low frequency.

Once the sweep is selected, the frequency is swept from the sweep start to the sweep stop frequencies.

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Modulate a waveform

To output an AM waveform

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use the sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Select AM as the modulation type.

4. Press Source to select

Internal or External. If

the source is External, use the Ext Mod In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal, the setting of AM is finished. If you choose Internal, continue with the steps below.

5. Press Shape to select

among Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb as the modulating waveform.

6. Press AM Frequency to

set the AM frequency. The range is 2 mHz to 20 kHz (Internal source only).

7. Press Depth, use the

general purpose knob to adjust the depth or use the numeric keypad and then select % as unit. The range is 0% to 100%.

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To output an FM waveform

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

the

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

3. Press Type to display the modulation selection menu. Select FM as the modulation type.

4. Press Source to select Internal or External. If

the source is External, use the Ext Mod In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal, the setting of FM is finished. If you choose Internal, continue with the steps below.

5. Press Shape to select among Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb as the modulating waveform.

6. Press FM Frequency to set the FM frequency. The range is 2 mHz to 20 kHz (Internal source only).

7. Press Deviation, use the general purpose knob to adjust the deviation or use the numeric keypad and then select unit.

NOTE: The sum of deviation

and carrier frequency should be less than or equal to the sum of upper limit of carrier frequency and 1 kHz. For external source, the deviation is controlled by the electrical level of Modulation In interface. +5 V add the selected deviation, and -5 V minus the selected deviation

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To output a PM waveform

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

the

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

3. Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Select PM as the modulation type.

4. Press Source to select

Internal or External. If

the source is External, use the Ext Mod In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal, the setting of PM is finished. If you choose Internal, continue with the steps below.

5. Press Shape to select

among Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb as the modulating waveform.

6. Press PM Frequency to

set the PM frequency. The range is 2 mHz to 20 kHz (Internal source only).

7. Press Deviation, use the

general purpose knob to adjust the deviation or use the numeric keypad and then select unit.

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Modulation waveform facts

and formulas

You can select an internal or external signal as an source.

You can select a modulation shape from the internal memory or USB memory

device.

You can only select sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

The following equations show the output amplitude of AM, FM, and PM modulation (in this example, sine waveform is used for carrier waveform and modulation waveform):

AM: Output(V

FM: Output(V

PM: Output(V

Carrier amplitude A[V

Carrier frequency fc [Hz]

Modulation frequency fm [Hz]

Time t [sec]

AM Modulation depth M [%]

FM Deviation D [Hz]

PM Deviation P [degree]

The following table shows relationship between modulation depth and maximum amplitude for AM modulation waveform (internal modulation

) =

p-p

) =

p-p

) =

p-p

]

p-p

source is selected):

Depth Maximum amplitude

100% A (V

50% A (V

A (V

p-p

)

) * 0.75

) * 0.50

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To output a PWM waveform

(AFG1062 only)

1. Select pulse waveform and

then push the front-panel

Mod button.

2. Press Mod.

NOTE: You can only choose

pulse as a carrier waveform. The frequency of the carrier waveform can only be up to 1 MHz.

3. Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Select PWM as the modulation type.

4. Press Source to select

Internal or External. If

the source is External, use the Ext Mod In connector in the rear panel to input the external signal, the setting of PM is finished. If you choose Internal, continue with the steps below.

5. Press Shape to select

among Sine, Square, Ramp, or Arb as the modulating waveform.

6. Press PWM Frequency

to set the PWM frequency. The range is 2 mHz to 20 kHz (Internal source only).

7. Press DutyDev, use the

general purpose knob to adjust the duty deviation or use the numeric keypad and then select unit. Duty cycle deviation represents the variation (in %) of the modulated waveform duty cycle relative to the original pulse duty cycle.

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To output an FSK waveform

Frequency Shift Keying modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal frequency between two frequencies: the carrier frequency and Hop frequency. The frequency by which the output frequency switch from each other is determined by the Internal Frequency generator or the Signal Voltage Level offered by the Fsk/Ext Trig In connector in the rear panel.

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

the

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

3. Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Press NextPage.

4. Select FSK as the modulation

type.

5. The FSK parameter setting

screen is displayed. Select Internal or External as FSK source.

6. If you select Internal, you can

set the FSK Rate. The frequency at which the output frequency shifts between the carrier frequency and the Hop frequency is called the FSK rate.

If you select External, press Slope to switch between Positive and Negative. The external source can be offered by the Fsk/Ext Trig In connector in the rear panel. Set the Slope to Positive and the generator would output the carrier frequency when the external input signal is logic low level and output the hop frequency when the external input signal is logic high level. The situation is the opposite when the Slope is set to Negative.

7. Set Hop Frequency.

Carrier waveform frequency shifts to the Hop frequency with the specified FSK rate, and then returns to the original frequency.

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To output an ASK waveform

(AFG1062 only)

Amplitude Shift Keying modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal amplitude between two amplitudes: the carrier amplitude and modulating amplitude.

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

the

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

3. Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Press NextPage.

4. Select ASK as the

modulation type.

5. The ASK parameter setting

screen is displayed. Select Internal or External as ASK source.

6. If you select Internal, you can

set the ASK Rate. The rate at which the output amplitude shifts between the carrier amplitude and the modulating amplitude is called the ASK rate.

If you select External, press Slope to switch between Positive and Negative. The external source can be offered by the Fsk/Ext Trig In connector in the rear panel. Set the Slope to Positive and the generator would output the lower of the carrier amplitude and modulating amplitude when the external input signal is logic low level and output the greater when the external input signal is logic high level. The situation is the opposite when the Slope is set to Negative.

7. Set Amplitude.

Carrier waveform amplitude shifts to the modulating amplitude with the specified ASK rate, and then returns to the original amplitude.

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To output a PSK waveform

(AFG1062 only)

Phase Shift Keying modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal phase between two phases: the carrier phase and modulating phase.

1. Select a waveform and

then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use sine waveform as an output waveform (carrier waveform).

2. Press Mod.

the

NOTE: You can only choose

sine, square, ramp, or arb as a carrier waveform.

3. Press Type to display the

modulation selection menu. Press NextPage.

4. Select PSK as the

modulation type.

5. The PSK parameter setting

screen is displayed. Select Internal or External as PSK source.

6. If you select Internal, you can

set the PSK Rate. The rate at which the output phase shifts between the carrier phase and the modulating phase is called the PSK rate.

If you select External, press Slope to switch between Positive and Negative. The external source can be offered by the Fsk/Ext Trig In connector in the rear panel. Set the Slope to Positive and the generator would output the carrier phase when the external input signal is logic low level and output the modulating phase when the external input signal is logic high level. The situation is the opposite when the Slope is set to Negative.

7. Set Deviation.

Carrier waveform phase shifts to the modulating phase with the specified PSK rate, and then returns to the original phase.

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Generate a burst waveform

The instrument can output a burst using standard waveforms such as sine, square, The instrument allows you to use the

Triggered burst mode. A specified number of waveform cycles are output when the instrument receives a trigger input from the internal trigger (the general purpose knob can be used to push for Manual Trigger).

Gated burst mode. The instrument outputs a continuous waveform

To generate a triggered

burst waveform

when an

NOTE: You cannot select noise

waveform as an output waveform.

ramp, and pulse, or arbitrary waveforms (You cannot select noise).

following two types of burst mode:

source, an external trigger source, or the Manual Trigger button

effective gate signal is applied externally.

Select a waveform and then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use the sine waveform as an output waveform.

Press Burst.

Press N_Cycle/Gated to select N_Cycle.

Press Trigger to select Internal, External or Manual.

Internal means using the internal trigger source. Press Trigger Interval to set the trigger interval.

External means using the Fsk/Ext Trig In connector on the rear panel to input the external triggered signal. Press Slope to switch between Positive and Negative.

Manual means choosing manual trigger; in Triggered Burst mode, push the general purpose knob on the front panel to output a burst signal.

Press Start Phase to set start phase. The start phase defines the initial phase where the waveform output begins at, and it may vary from -360 to 360. For an arbitrary waveform, 0°is the first waveform point.

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To generate a gated burst

waveform

Press #Cycles/Infinite to select #Cycles. Use the general purpose

knob or the numeric keypad to set the number of waveform cycles (from 1 to 1,000,000) in each burst.

If you select Infinite, then a continuous waveform will be generated at one trigger event and will not stop until another trigger event happens (the general purpose knob on the front panel is pushed).

Select a waveform and then push the front-panel Mod button. In this example, use the sine waveform as an output waveform.

Press Burst.

NOTE: You cannot select

noise waveform as an output waveform.

Press N_Cycle/Gated to select Gated.

Press Start Phase to set start phase. The start phase defines the initial phase where the waveform output begins at, and it may vary from

-360 to 360. For an Arbitrary Waveform, 0° is the first waveform point.

Press Polarity to set the polarity of the gated burst waveform.

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Copy channel

setting

The instrument can copy the parameters of one channel to the other. If frequency or amplitude of both channels are locked, when you change the parameter of either channel, the parameter of the other channel is set to the same value.

1. Push the Inter CH panel button

to display the submenu.

2. Press CH2 To_CH1.to copy

parameters of CH2 to CH1.

3. Press CH1 To_CH2 to copy

parameters of CH1 to CH2.

4. Press FreqLock to toggle

between On and Off. At on status, the frequency of the two channels can be adjusted synchronously.

5. Press AmpLock to toggle

between On and Off. At on status, the amplitude of the two channels can be adjusted synchronously.

6. Press Align Phase to align the

phase of two channel signals.

NOTE: For ≥1MHz square or

pulse waveform, Align Phase is not supported.

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USB memory device

USB connector

requirements

A USB memory connector, located on the front panel of the instrument, allows you to perform the following tasks:

Save user-defined waveforms to a USB memory device (See page 30, Create/save a user-defined waveform.) or recall waveform from a USB memory device (See

page 32, Recall a user-defined waveform.)

Save or recall instrument setups to/from files on a USB memory device (See page 52, Save/recall instrument setup.)

Update your instrument firmware (See page 10, Update your instrument firmware.)

CAUTION. To prevent data loss or damage to the USB memory device, do not

remove the USB memory device during the process of reading and writing data.

This instrument supports a USB memory device with a FAT32 or FAT16 file system. If the USB memory device doesn't work properly, format it into the FAT32 or FAT16 format and try again; or try another USB memory device.

Emissions can exceed the specification limit if a USB cable is placed in the front-panel USB memory connector. Use only appropriate USB memory devices.

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Utility menu

Push the front-panel Utility button to display the Utility menu. The Utility menu provides access to utilities used by the instrument such as system related menus, and local language preferences.

1. Push the front-panel Utility

button to display the Utility menu which has the following options.

2. Display Setup related

menus, see step 6.

3. Counter related menus,

see step 9.

4. Output Setup related

menus, see step 14.

5. System setup related

menus, see step 15.

6. Save/recall instrument

setup related menus, see

page 52, Save/recall instrument setup.

7. Press Display Setup to display

the submenu.

8. Press Backlight, use the

general purpose knob to adjust the value on the current cursor and use ◄ / ► to move cursor. You can also use the numeric keypad to adjust the parameters and then choose proper unit.

9. Press ScrSaver to select On

or Off. At on status, you can set the screen saver time. Use the general purpose knob to adjust the value on the current cursor and use ◄ / ► to move cursor. You can also use the numeric keypad to adjust the parameter and then select Minute as unit. The screen saver time range is 1 to 999 minutes.

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10. Press Counter to display the

Counter submenu. Connect the signal to the connector [Ref Clk/Counter In] on the rear panel. Press Settings to display the submenu.

11. Press Coupling to select AC

or DC as coupling mode.

12. Press Sens to select Low,

Middle and High. For low

amplitude signal, the “Middle” or “High” sensitivity should be used. For low frequency signal with high amplitude and slower rising edge, low sensitivity is a better choice.

13. Press HFR to select ON or

OFF. High frequency restrain

is used for filtering the high frequency signal in measuring the low frequency signal, and improve the measure accuracy. Suggestion: To measure low frequency signal lower than 1 kHz, you should put on the high frequency restrain to filter out the high frequency noise. To measure high frequency signal higher than 1 kHz, you should turn off the high frequency restrain.

14. Press Trigger Level. Use the

general purpose knob to adjust the value on the current cursor, use ◄ / ► to move cursor. You can also use the numeric keypad to adjust the parameter and then select unit. The range of trig level is -2.5 V to +2.5 V.

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15. Press Output Setup to set

output load value. Press CH1Load or CH2Load to toggle 50 ohm and High Z. At 50 ohm status, use the general purpose knob to adjust the value on the current cursor and use ◄ / ► to move cursor. Use the numeric keypad to adjust the parameters and then choose proper unit. The load range is 1 ohm to 10 kohm.

NOTE: Please setup the correct

load for right application.

16. Press System to display the

submenu.

Language (See page 7, Select a local language)

PowerOn (See page 5,

Change instrument settings at power-on)

Set_to Default (See page 16,

Default setup)

17. Press NextPage to enter next

submenu.

18. Press Beeper to toggle the

beep sound Off and On.

19. Press CLK Ref to toggle the

clock reference source between Internal and External.

20. Update firmware (See page

10, Update your instrument

firmware)

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Save/recall instrument setup

You can save setups of the instrument as files in the internal memory or on an external USB memory device. You can save up to 32 instrument setups in the instrument internal memory. To save more setups, use a USB memory device. Setup files saved to a USB memory device are saved with the extension TFS. You can recall the stored setups from a file in the internal memory or in a USB memory device.

1. Push the front-panel Utility button.

2. Press Setup.

3. To save the setup to internal

memory, press Memory to select Internal.

4. Use the front panel general

purpose knob to select a file from Setup0 through Setup31. Press Save Setup.

NOTE:

The file size is displayed on the right side. <Empty> indicates the file is empty.

5. To recall a setup, select the setup,

press Recall Setup.

6. To erase a setup file, select it,

press Erase.

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7. To save the setup onto a USB

memory device, insert a USB memory device into the port on the front panel. Press Memory to select External.

8. The instrument lists a directory of

the folders and files on the USB memory device. Select a folder or file using the knob to scroll up and down the list. To enter the current folder, press Enter. To return to the upper directory, press Back. Press Save Setup; the setup will be saved in current directory.

9. An input keyboard will appear. Use

the general purpose knob to choose characters. Press ABC/abc to toggle between upper-case and lower-case. Press Select to select the corresponding character. Press Delete to delete the last character. Press DONE to save the setup as a file with the .tfs suffix. Press Cancel to cancel to current operation.

NOTE: File names can have up to

20 characters.

10. To recall a setup, select a file with

the .tfs suffix, and then press Recall Setup.

NOTE: Output state is Off by

default after reading a setup file.

11. To copy a setup file from the USB memory device to the internal memory:

Follow the previous steps to recall the setup from the USB memory device. Push the front-panel

Utility

button. Press Setup. Press

Memory to select Internal. Use

the front panel general purpose knob to select a file from Setup0 through Setup31. Press Save Setup.

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Application examples

This section contains the application examples. These simplified examples give you ideas for using it to solve your own test problems.

Output the waveform created with ArbExpress

ArbExpress is a Windows-based software for creating and editing waveforms for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. For more information on ArbExpress, refer to the ArbExpress online help. This example describes how to save the waveform created with ArbExpress to the instrument.

Create a waveform

Use ArbExpress to create a waveform, save the waveform as the .tfw format. Copy the waveform file to a USB memory

Insert the USB memory device into the front-panel USB

device. connector on your instrument.

Save the waveform to your instrument

Push the Arb panel button.

Press Others.

Press File browse to enter the file system.

5. Use the general purpose knob to select USBDEVICE, and then

press Enter. The instrument lists a directory of the folders and files on the USB memory device.

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6. Select a folder or file using the knob. Select the file with the .tfw

suffix, and then press CallOut. A prompt "File read successful." appears.

7. Press Back to return to the upper directory. In the interface of

selecting memory, use the general purpose knob to select INTER and then press Enter. Use the general purpose knob to select a USER file. Press Save to copy the waveform file to the internal memory.

8. Press CallOut. A prompt "File read successful." appears.

Set the waveform parameters

9. Push the Arb panel button to go back to the waveform interface.

Set the waveform parameters such as frequency and amplitude.

Save the instrument setup

10. Push the front-panel Utility button.

11. Press Setup.

12. Press Memory to select Internal.

13. Use the front panel general purpose knob to select a file from

Setup0 through Setup31. Press Save Setup.

Recall the setup and waveform

14. To output this waveform, select the saved setup, press Recall

Setup to recall the setup and waveform.

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Voltage

100 - 120 V

250 V, F1AL

220 - 240 V

250 V, F0.5AL

Appendix A: Line fuse replacement

The line fuse is in the plastic fuse box below the power line input on the rear panel.

WARNING. Disconnect the line cord at the rear panel and remove all test leads

connected to the instrument before replacing the line fuse. Failure to do so could expose the operator to hazardous voltages that could result in personal injury or death.

Use only the correct fuse type. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or instrument damage.

Fuse

To perform the line fuse replacement, follow these steps:

Remove the power cord.

Use a screwdriver to remove the fuse box.

Replace the fuse with a new one, which should match with the voltage; install it into the fuse box and then push the fuse box back on to the rear panel.

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Index

Amplitude, To change the

units, 21

Application examples

Frequency modulation, 37 Arb button (front panel) Recalling arbitrary

waveforms, 32

Beeper

Utility menu, 49

Bezel menu

screen interface, 15

Burst waveform

generate, 45

Center frequency

sweep waveform, 35

Channel output On/Off, 22

Utility menu, 49 Language selection, 7

standard waveform, 19 Default setup, 16 Default, Power on settings, 5

Environmental requirements, 3 Equivalent output circuits, 13 Exponential decay

waveform, 19 Exponential rise

standard waveform, 19

Ext Mod In Connector

connector

panel, 23

rear

standard

Firmware updates, 10

Formulas modulation waveforms, 40

Frequency span

sweep waveform, 35 Front panel, 14 Fsk/Ext Trig In connector rear

panel, 23

Gated burst waveform

generate, 46 Generate a burst waveform, 45 Generate a pulse waveform, 27 Generate a sine waveform, 25 Generate an arbitrary

waveform, 2 Generate DC, 34 Generate Noise, 34

Graph display area

screen interface, 15

Haversine

built-in waveform, 19

Help 25

Hold time sweep waveform, 35

Instrument power-on and

power-off, 4

Instrument settings when

powered-on, 5

Language selection 7 Last, Power on settings, 5 Load impedance 49

Main display area

screen interface, 15

Message display area

screen interface, 15 Modify an arbitrary waveform, 30 Modulate a waveform, 37 Modulation waveform formulas,

Noise

standard waveform, 34 Number of Points, Edit menu, 30

Operating requirements, 3 Option buttons, 15

Output On/Off

channel, 22

Parameter display area

screen interface, 15 Power button, 4 Power consumption, 3 Power input

rear panel, 23 Power off, 4 P

ower on, 4 Power supply requirements, 3 Procedure

To adjust waveform

parameters, 21

Programmer Manual iii, 2 Protect your DUT, 8

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Rear panel, 23 Recalling waveform data, 32

Saving waveform data, 30

Run Mode, 20

Save a waveform

Save arbitrary

Recall arbitrary

32 Save/Recall instrument setup, 52 Screen interface, 15 Screen saver

Utility menu, 49 Secure function, 6 Selecting a local language, 7 Side-menu buttons, 15 Sin(x)/x

standard waveform, 19 Soft keypad, 15 Standard accessories, 2 Standard waveforms, 18 Start frequency

sweep waveform, 35 Stop frequency

sweep waveform, 35 Sweep, 35 Sweep time

sweep waveform, 35

waveform,

To output an ASK To output an FM To output an FSK To restore the default To set up load impedance, 51 To select a local language, 7 To select a waveform, 18 To select Run Mode, 20

To sweep a waveform, 35

waveform, 43

waveform, 38

waveform, 42

setup, 16

USB connector requirements, 48 USB interface

front panel, 14 USB memory, 48 Utility menu, 49

Voltage units, Conversion table

, Vrms, 21

p-p

Waveform display area

screen interface, 15 Waveform parameter, how to

change, 21 Waveforms

Save, 30

Recall, 32

To adjust waveform parameters, 21 To generate a pulse

waveform, 27 To generate a sine waveform, 25 To generate an built-in

waveform, 28 To create/save a user-defined

waveform, 30 To protect your DUT, 8 To output a PM To output a PSK To output a PWM To output an AM

waveform, 39

waveform, 44

waveform, 41

waveform, 37

Tektronix Tektronix AFG1022 Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Preface

Where to find more information

Conventions used in this manual

Service offerings

Getting started

General features

Before installation

Standard accessories

Operating requirements

Power the instrument on and off

Change instrument settings at power-on

Erase waveforms from memory

Select a local language

Protect your instrument from misuse

General care

Update your instrument firmware

Equivalent output circuits

Instrument front panel, interface, and rear panel

Front panel overview

Parts of the screen interface

Default setup

Select waveform

Select run mode

Adjust waveform parameters

Channel select

Channel output On/Off

Display both channels

Rear panel

Operating basics

Quick tutorial: How to select a waveform and adjust parameters

Quick tutorial: How to generate a sine waveform

Quick tutorial: Instrument help system

Generate a pulse waveform

Generate a built-in waveform

Create/save a user-defined waveform

Recall a user-defined waveform

Generate noise

Generate DC

Sweep a waveform

Modulate a waveform

Generate a burst waveform

USB memory device

Utility menu

Save/recall instrument setup

Application examples

Output the waveform created with ArbExpress

Appendix A: Line fuse replacement

Index