Tektronics AFG310

Arbitrary Function Generator

The AFG 310 is Tektronics answer to the Agilent 33120A and SRS's 345 Function Generators.  It's easy to use and includes an extensive manual. 

The unit is in Like New physical condition and performs flawlessly.   This is demonstrated in its extremely low distortion which can be seen in the displays of our 8903B Distortion Analyzer and 35665 Dynamic Signal Analyzer shown below.

Features & Benefits

• Five Functions in One Instrument
  • Function Generator
  • Arbitrary Waveform Generator
  • Burst Generator
  • Sweep Generator
  • Modulation Source
• AFG320 Offers Two Independent Channels
• Load Waveforms Directly from Selected Tektronix Digital Oscilloscopes via the GPIB Interface
• Windows-based WaveWriter™ Waveform Editing Software Package Included for Convenient Creation and Editing of Arbitrary Waveforms
• All Functions Including Waveform Creation and Editing Accessible via the Front Panel
• Optional Rackmount Kit for System Applications

Applications

• Design and Test
• Automotive
• Education
• Industrial
• Biomedical
• Sensor Simulation
• Manufacturing Test

Function Generator

The AFG300 Series is an excellent 16 MHz function generator with built-in arbitrary waveform, burst, sweep, and modulation capabilities. The instruments support standard waveforms including sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, DC and noise. Its sweep function includes Linear and Logarithmic (up or down) while operating in the Continuous, Triggered, and Burst modes.

Arbitrary Waveform Generation

With a sample rate of 16 MS/s, 12-Bit vertical resolution and a non-volatile memory that holds four 16,384-point waveforms, the AFG300 Series are powerful tools for simulating complex waveforms. Waveforms can be downloaded directly from selected Tektronix oscilloscopes and arbitrary waveform generators via GPIB, created with the standard WaveWriter waveform editing software package, or entered via the front panel.

Output Channels - AFG310: 1.

Standard Waveforms - Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, DC and Noise.

User Waveforms - (Preprogrammed samples)

• USR1: Sin (X)/X
• USR2: Double Exponential Pulse
• USR3: Damped Sine Wave
• USR4: NRZ Random Signal

 

Arbitrary Waveforms -

• Waveform Length: 10 to 16384 points.
• Vertical Resolution: 12-Bit.
• Sample Rate: 16 MS/s.
• Nonvolatile Memory: Four 16 k waveforms.

 

Output Frequency -

• Sine, Square: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
• Triangle, Ramp, Pulse: 0.01 Hz to 100 kHz.
• Noise (Gaussian): Maximum 8 MHz bandwidth.
• Repetition Rate: 0.01 Hz to 1.6 MHz.
• Resolution: 7 digits.
• Accuracy: 50 ppm.

 

Output Characteristics -

• Amplitude (into 50 Ω): 50 mV_p-p to 10 V_p-p.
• Accuracy: ±(1% of setting + 5 mV) at 1 kHz, no offset.
• Flatness (at 1 V amplitude relative to 1 kHz):
• <100 kHz: ±1%.
• 100 kHz to 1 MHz: ±1.5%.
• 1 MHz to 16 MHz: ±3%.
• Offset (into 50 Ω):
• 505 mV_p-p to 10 V_p-p amplitude: peak amplitude + offset is limited to +5 V or -5 V.
• 50 mV_p-p to 500 mV_p-p amplitude: -0.75 V to +0.75 V.
• Accuracy: ±(1% of setting +5 mV).
• Resolution: 5 mV.
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω.
• Isolation: 42 V peak maximum relative to earth ground.

Phase:

• Range: ±360°.
• Resolution: 1°.

 

Sine Wave Spectral Purity -

Harmonic Distortion:

• DC to 20 kHz: -65 dBc.
• 20 kHz to 100 kHz: -60 dBc.
• 100 kHz to 1 MHz: -45 dBc.
• 1 MHz to 16 MHz: -35 dBc.

Total Harmonic Distortion:

• 20 kHz: 0.05% at 1 V amplitude.

 

Signal Characteristics -

Square:

• Rise/Fall Time: ≤20 ns.
• Overshoot: <<2%.

Pulse:

• Rise/Fall Time: <<100 ns.
• Duty Cycle: 1% to 99% of period.
• Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Arbitrary:
• Jitter: 2 ns at 100 kHz.

 

Modulation -

AM:

• Source: External only.
• Carrier: Up to 16 MHz.
• Modulation: Any internal waveform plus Arb.
• Frequency: DC to 200 kHz.

Depth:

• 1 V: 100%.
• 0 V: 50%.
• -1 V: 0%.
• 2 V_p-p for 100% modulation.

FM:

• Source: Internal only.
• Modulation: Sine, Square, Triangle, Arb.
• Frequency: 0.01 Hz to 10 kHz.
• Deviation: 0.01 Hz to 8 MHz.
• FSK (frequency shift keying):
• Source: Internal only.
• Mode: Trigger, Burst.
• Frequency range: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
• Key rate: 0.01 Hz to 50 kHz.
• Number of keys: 2.

 

Frequency Sweep -

• Type: Linear or logarithmic.
• Direction: Up or down.
• Start/Stop Frequency: 0.01 Hz to 16 MHz.
• Time: 1 ms to 100 s.
• Mode: Continuous, Trigger, Burst.

 

Operating Mode -

• Continuous: The selected waveform is output continuously.
• Triggered: One period of the selected waveform is output each time a trigger occurs.
• Trigger source: Manual, external.
• Burst: The selected waveform is output with a specified number of cycles each time a trigger occurs.
• Carrier Frequency: Up to 1 MHz.
• Count: 1 to 60,000 cycles/burst (100 s maximum except sine wave or square wave) or infinite.
• Start phase: -360 to +360°.
• Trigger source: Manual, external.

 

Inputs/Outputs -

• Front panel:
• Main output: Ch 1, Ch 2 (AFG320 only).
• External Trigger (Burst) input:
• TTL input.
• Pulse-width: 1 μs minimum.
• 10 kΩ input impedance.
• Rear panel:
• Sync output: TTL level.
• External AM modulation:
• 2 V_p-p = 100% modulation.
• 10 kΩ input impedance.
• GPIB Interface (IEEE-488.2).

 

Memory -

• Type: Non-volatile.
• Setup Storage: 20.
• Arbitrary Waveform Storage: 4.

 

Temperature Range -

• Operating: 0 °C to +50 °C.
• Nonoperating: -20 °C to +60 °C.

 

Humidity -

Operating:

• At or below +40 °C: 0 to 95%.
• +40 °C to +50 °C: 0 to 75%.

 

Random Vibration -

• Operating: 0.31 G_RMS from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes.
• Nonoperating: 2.46 G_RMS from 5 to 500 Hz, 10 minutes.

 

Power

• Line Voltage - 90 to 132 V AC, 180 to 250 V AC.
• Line Frequency -
• 90 to 250 V: 48 to 63 Hz.
• 90 to 127 V: 48 to 440 Hz.

Physical Characteristics

Warranty -

This item is sold with a 3 Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

 So bid with confidence.

As our many customers will attest, we will do our very best to resolve any customer problems.  But our official policy is: 

• This item comes with a 3 day right of return policy.
• All returns must be made within 3 days of receipt. 
• All warranties are void if the calibration / warranty seals are broken.
• Equipment must be shipped correctly and returned with all accessories.
• Customer is responsible for all shipping charges on returns.
• Foreign Buyers please be aware:  We offer no warrentee or returns on items shipped outside the USA.

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