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Tektronix AFG2020

The Tektronix AFG 2020 is a Programmable Arbitrary Function Generator.

Features:

An Integrated Signal Source For Benchtop Or System Use Fast, Precise, Easy-To-Use Signal Generator With Modulation, Sweep, And Arbitrary Capabilities
Built-In High-Resolution Monitor With Graphical User Interface
12-Bit (1/4096) Vertical Resolution
250 MHz, 1 ppm Accuracy, 0.5 Hz (10 digits) Resolution Clock
16 Separate Arbitrary Waveforms With 1K (1024 points) Record Lengths

Standard Waveforms

Sinewave - 0.5 Hz to 100 MHz
Square wave - 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz
Triangle, ramp, and pulse - 0.5 Hz to 31.2 MHz
Internal AM, FM, PSK, and FSK Modulation
External AM Modulation
Built-In Linear/Log Sweep
Built-In Trigger Delay (700 ns to 100 s)
Direct DSO Waveform Transfers Without A Controller
Second Channel With Fully Independent Execution (Option 02)
An Easy-To-Use, High-precision, Integrated Signal Source
The AFG 2020 Function Generator is a high-precision synthesized function generator based upon DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) techniques. The intuitive graphical user interface combines waveform generation and editing in one consistent design enabling you to: Generate highly accurate sine, square, and triangle waveshapes Create arbitrary, modulation, sweep, pulse, and ramp signals.
Create and modify arbitrary waveforms
Read a waveform captured on a digital oscilloscope
All of this without the need for an external computer and software!

Direct Digital Synthesis Provides Waveform Accuracy

The AFG 2020 uses DDS techniques to generate clean waveforms with low distortion. DDS provides excellent frequency accuracy, stability, resolution, and agility (ability to rapidly change frequency). This makes it ideal for applications which need a pure sine waveform with precise modulation capabilities.

For pulse applications, the DDS synthesizer can be turned off and a closed-loop VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) generation technique used. This optimizes the output for fast transitioning waveforms such as square waves and pulses.

Form Factor
Benchtop

Frequency
250 MHz

Type
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Function Generator