Four new models of the generatorNETBOX family have output swings of up to 24 V on up to eight channels to cover demanding test applications. The new units use the latest 16-bit digital-analog-converters and offer two different speed ranges: The DN2.657 models output waveforms at rates up to 125 MS/sec while the DN2.654 units have […]
arbitrary waveform generators
PCIe AWGs output ±6 V into 50 ohms
New M2p.65 xx series PCIe cards generate waveforms with amplitude swings of up to ±12 V into 1 MΩ or ±6 V into 50 Ω. To achieve the higher output voltage ranges, the cards have been fitted with additional amplification and larger cooling plates. This makes the cards a little wider, so they occupy two […]
Basic and advanced modes in the Tektronix AFG31000 Series arbitrary function generator
Early signal generators, dependent upon vacuum-tube technology and subject to failure, were ancestors of today’s far more precise and durable arbitrary function generators. These instruments have advanced modes and functions that figure prominently in research and product development as well as troubleshooting and repair. Here the word “arbitrary” means the instrument is capable of generating […]
Affordable AFGs span 50 MHz to 100 MHz
The new DG2000 Series of Arbitrary Function Generators deliver the same performance specifications and feature set as RIGOL’s popular DG900 Series Generators. There are three DG2000 models ranging from 50 MHz to 100 MHz. In addition to 16-bit resolution, the DG2000 includes all of the same advanced SiFi II capabilities as the DG900. Features like […]
Economical AWGs feature super-low jitter spec
The Rigol Technologies DG2000 Series Two-Channel 16-bit Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators are available in 50/70/100-MHz versions. These advanced signal generators utilize Rigol proprietary unique SiFi II (Signal Fidelity II) technology to generate the arbitrary waveforms point by point, ensuring that the jitter specification for all the output waveforms (including Sine, Pulse, etc.) is as low as […]
The ups and downs of oscillators in test equipment
Examine the low-frequency signal source in many kinds of test equipment and you are likely to find a harmonic oscillator. A harmonic oscillator typically consists of an amplifier that gets its input from its own output. A part of the output feeds back to input while the rest is an output signal. To support oscillations, […]
AWGs provide 24 to 48 channels of 60-MHz signals
Designed for engineers and scientists who need to simultaneously generate multiple electronic test signals, Spectrum Instrumentation’s latest line of Arbitrary Waveform Generators offers 24 to 48 synchronous channels in a single rack-unit with an economic cost-per-channel. The eight different variants achieve full remote control through a simple Ethernet connection to any PC or local area […]
Software speeds double-pulse testing with AFGs
A new software plugin for the AFG31000 Arbitrary/Function Generator makes it possible to perform crucial double pulse testing in less than a minute, saving a significant amount of time when compared to alternative methods. With the new Double Pulse Test software, engineers can quickly define pulse parameters from a single window on the AFG31000’s large […]
The difference between a pulse generator, a signal generator, an AFG, and an AWG
There are a variety of instruments available to generate electronic signals these days. They go by different names and provide different kinds of outputs. Differences between the various kinds of instrumentation aren’t always obvious, so here is a short primer. Signal generators make available at their outputs sinusoidal waveforms with a settable frequency or amplitude. […]
Working with the Tektronix AFG31000 Series arbitrary function generator
The Tektronix AFG31000 Series Function Generator can be used in conjunction with an oscilloscope to display the generated signals in one or two analog channels on a large LCD. Alternately, the AFG has smaller waveform displays with reduced resolution, nonetheless adequate for demonstrating the functionality of this powerful instrument. When initially powered up, the AFG […]
