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General Information
The new AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators (AFG)
consists of six models whose performance establishes a new benchmark in the
“value” category. The single-channel AFG3021 anchors the line while the
dual-channel, 2 GS/s AFG3252 sits at the head of the class. The new series
answers the market’s demand for affordable high-performance signal sources.
The slash character in the arbitrary/function generator descriptor implies
the instrument’s ability to deliver both arbitrary waveforms and math-based
“functions” such as sine and pulse waves.
Large Display and
Simplified User Interface Add Up To Productivity
The large (5.6
inch) LCD display on every AFG3000 Series model is easy to read at a glance,
offering ample space for both graphical waveforms and instrument settings.
This display supports an information-rich user interface that is patterned
after the proven graphical interface used in Tektronix oscilloscopes. Simple
on-screen menus are supplemented by shortcut keys that control the most
common waveform parameters. AFG3000 Series users can move quickly around the
front panel to set up even the most complex modulated signals.
A Wealth of Waveforms
The AFG3000 supports 12 standard
functions (waveform shapes), including sinusoidal waves at frequencies up to
240 MHz. A built-in arbitrary waveform generator capable of delivering
sample rates up to 2 GS/s (an industry first in this class of signal
sources) and 14-bit amplitude resolution can generate or replicate any
waveform. This exceptional performance is essential for maintaining narrow
test margins, and it protects the user’s investment as bandwidth
requirements increase over time. All of the instruments in the series are
equipped with a stable time base whose drift is only ±1 part per million (ppm)
per year.
The three
dual-channel models provide completely independent selection of waveform and
frequency for each channel. Designers working with mixed-signal devices, for
example, will be able to drive the device with both analog and digital
signal simultaneously, at two distinct frequencies if necessary.
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