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Arbitrary/Function Generator AFG3000 Series (replaced by AFG3000C)

AFG 3011 / 3021B / 3022B / 3101 / 3102 / 3251 / 3252 (replaced by AFG3000C)

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AFG 3011 / 3021B / 3022B / 3101 / 3102 / 3251 / 3252 (replaced by AFG3000C)

This series has been replaced by AFG3000C.

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Features & Benefits

  • 10 MHz, 25 MHz, 100 MHz, or 240 MHz Sine Waveforms
  • 14 bits, 250 MS/s, 1 GS/s, or 2 GS/s Arbitrary Waveforms
  • Amplitude up to 20 Vp-p into 50 Ω Loads
  • 5.6 in. Display for Full Confidence in Settings and Waveform Shape
  • Multilanguage and Intuitive Operation Saves Setup Time
  • Pulse Waveform with Variable Edge Times
  • AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM
  • Sweep and Burst
  • Dual-channel Models Save Cost and Bench Space
  • USB Connector on Front Panel for Waveform Storage on Memory Device
  • USB, GPIB, and LAN
  • LabVIEW and LabWindows/IVI-C Drivers

Applications

  • Electronic Test and Design
  • Sensor Simulation
  • Functional Test
  • Education and Training

Product Description

Unmatched performance, versatility, intuitive operation, and affordability make the AFG3000 Series of Function, Arbitrary Waveform, and Pulse Generators the most useful instruments in the industry.

Superior Performance and Versatility

Users can choose from 12 different standard waveforms. Arbitrary waveforms can be generated up to 128 K in length at high sampling rates. On pulse waveforms, leading and trailing edge time can be set independently. External signals can be connected and added to the output signal. Dual-channel models can generate two identical or completely different signals. All instruments feature a highly stable time base with only ±1 ppm drift per year.

Intuitive User Interface Shows More Information at a Single Glance

A large screen shows all relevant waveform parameters and graphical wave shape at a single glance. This gives full confidence in the signal settings and lets you focus on the task at hand. Shortcut keys provide direct access to frequently used functions and parameters. Others can be selected conveniently through clearly structured menus. This reduces the time needed for learning and relearning how to use the instrument. Look and feel are identical to the world's most popular TDS3000 Oscilloscopes.

ArbExpress™ Software Included for Creating Waveforms with Ease

With this PC software waveforms can be seamlessly imported from any Tektronix oscilloscope, or defined by standard functions, equation editor, and waveform math.

Characteristics

AFG3000 Series Characteristics

Characteristic

AFG3011

AFG3021B

AFG3022B

AFG3101

AFG3102

AFG3251

AFG3252

Channels

1

1 / 2

1 / 2

1 / 2

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise and Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, DC, Noise

Sine Wave

1 µHz to 10 MHz

1 µHz to 25 MHz

1 µHz to 100 MHz

1 µHz to 240 MHz

   Sine wave in Burst Mode

1 µHz to 5 MHz

1 µHz to 12.5 MHz

1 µHz to 50 MHz

1 µHz to 120 MHz

   Effective maximum frequency out

10 MHz

25 MHz

100 MHz

240 MHz

Amplitude Flatness (1 Vp-p)

   <5 MHz

±0.15 dB

±0.15 dB

±0.15 dB

±0.15 dB

   5 MHz to 10 MHz

±0.3 dB

   5 MHz to 20 MHz

±0.3 dB

±0.3 dB

±0.3 dB

   20 MHz to 25 MHz

±0.5 dB

±0.3 dB

±0.3 dB

   25 MHz to 100 MHz

±0.5 dB

±0.5 dB

   100 MHz to 200 MHz

±1.0 dB

   200 MHz to 240 MHz

±2.0 dB

Harmonic Distortion (1 Vp-p)

   10 Hz to 20 kHz

< -60 dBc

< -70 dBc

< -60 dBc

< -60 dBc

   20 kHz to 1 MHz

< -55 dBc

< -60 dBc

< -60 dBc

< -60 dBc

   1 MHz to 5 MHz

< -45 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -50 dBc

   5 MHz to 10 MHz

< -45 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -37 dBc

< -37 dBc

   10 MHz to 25 MHz

< -40 dBc

< -37 dBc

< -37 dBc

   >25 MHz

< -37 dBc

< -30 dBc

   THD

<0.2% (10 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p)

Spurious (1 Vp-p)

   10 Hz to 1 MHz

< -60 dBc

< -60 dBc

< -60 dBc

< -50 dBc

   1 MHz to 10 MHz

< -50 dBc

   1 MHz to 25 MHz

< -50 dBc

< -50 dBc

< -47 dBc

   >25 MHz

< -50 dBc + 6 dBc/octave

< -47 dBc + 6 dBc/octave

   Phase noise, typical

< -110 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz, 10 kHz offset, 1 Vp-p

< -110 dBc/Hz at 20 MHz, 10 kHz offset, 1 Vp-p

   Residual clock noise

-63 dBm

-63 dBm

-57 dBm

-57 dBm

Square Wave

1 µHz to 5 MHz

1 µHz to 12.5 MHz

1 µHz to 50 MHz

1 µHz to 120 MHz

   Rise/Fall time

≤50 ns

≤18 ns

≤5 ns

≤2.5 ns

   Jitter (RMS), typical

500 ps

500 ps

200 ps

100 ps

Ramp Wave

1 µHz to 100 kHz

1 µHz to 250 kHz

1 µHz to 1 MHz

1 µHz to 2.4 MHz

   Linearity, typical

≤0.2% of peak output

≤0.1% of peak output

≤0.15% of peak output

≤0.2% of peak output

   Symmetry

0.0% to 100.0%

0.0% to 100.0%

Pulse Wave

1 mHz to 5 MHz

1 mHz to 12.5 MHz

1 mHz to 50 MHz

1 mHz to 120 MHz

   Pulse width

80.00 ns to 999.99 s

30.00 ns to 999.99 s

8.00 ns to 999.99 s

4.00 ns to 999.99 s

   Resolution

10 ps or 5 digits

   Pulse duty

0.001% to 99.999% (Limitations of pulse width apply)

   Edge transition time

50 ns to 625 s

18 ns to 625 s

5 ns to 625 s

2.5 ns to 625 s

   Resolution

10 ps or 4 digits

10 ps or 4 digits

   Lead delay

   

      Range

(Continuous Mode): 0 ps to Period

(Triggered/Gated Burst Mode): 0 ps to Period – [Pulse Width + 0.8 * (Leading Edge Time + Trailing Edge Time)]

      Resolution

10 ps or 8 digits

   Overshoot, typical

<5%

   Jitter (RMS), typical

500 ps

500 ps

200 ps

100 ps

Other Waveforms

1 µHz to 100 kHz

1 µHz to 250 kHz

1 µHz to 1 MHz

1 µHz to 2.4 MHz

Noise Bandwidth (-3 dB)

10 MHz

25 MHz

100 MHz

240 MHz

   Noise type

White Gaussian

DC (into 50 Ω)

-10 V to +10 V

-5 V to +5 V

-5 V to +5 V

-2.5 V to +2.5 V

Arbitrary Waveforms

1 mHz to 5 MHz

1 mHz to 12.5 MHz

1 mHz to 50 MHz

1 mHz to 120 MHz

   Arbitrary waveforms in Burst Mode

1 mHz to 2.5 MHz

1 mHz to 6.25 MHz

1 mHz to 25 MHz

1 mHz to 60 MHz

   Effective analog bandwidth (-3 dB)

8 MHz

34 MHz

100 MHz

225 MHz

   Nonvolatile memory

4 waveforms

4 waveforms

4 waveforms

4 waveforms

   Memory: Sample rate

2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s

2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s

>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s

2 to 16 K: 1 GS/s

>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s

2 to 16 K: 2 GS/s

   Vertical resolution

14 bits

14 bits

14 bits

14 bits

   Rise/Fall time

≤80 ns

≤20 ns

≤8 ns

≤3 ns

   Jitter (RMS)

4 ns

4 ns

1 ns at 1 GS/s

4 ns at 250 MS/s

500 ps at 2 GS/s

4 ns at 250 MS/s

Amplitude, 50 Ω Load

20 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p

10 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p

20 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p

≤200 MHz: 50 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p

>200 MHz: 50 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p

Amplitude, Open Circuit

40 mVp-p to 40 Vp-p

20 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p

40 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p

≤200 MHz: 100 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p

>200 MHz: 100 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p

   Accuracy

±(2% of setting +2 mV)

(1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >20 mVp-p amplitude)

±(1% of setting +1 mV) (1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >10 mVp-p amplitude)

   Resolution

0.1 mVp-p, 0.1 mVRMS, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits

   Units

Vp-p, VRMS, dBm (sine wave only)

   Output impedance

50 Ω

   Load impedance setting

Selectable: 50 Ω, 1Ω to 10.0 kΩ, High Z (Adjusts displayed amplitude according to selected load impedance)

   Isolation

42 Vpk maximum to earth

   Short-circuit protection

Signal outputs are robust against permanent shorts against floating ground

   External voltage protection

To protect signal outputs against external voltages use fuse adapter 013-0345-xx

   DC offset range, 50 Ω load

±(10 Vpk – Amplitudepp/2)

±(5 Vpk – Amplitudepp/2)

±5 Vpk DC

±2.5 Vpk DC

   DC offset range, open circuit

±(20 Vpk – Amplitudepp/2)

±(10 Vpk – Amplitudepp/2)

±10 Vpk DC

±5 Vpk DC

      Accuracy

±(2% of |setting| + 10 mV + 1% of amplitude (Vp-p))

±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude (Vp-p))

      Resolution

1 mV

Modulation

AM, FM, PM

Characteristic

Description

Carrier Waveforms

All, except Pulse, Noise, and DC

Source

Internal/External

Internal Modulating Waveform

Sine, square, ramp, noise, ARB

(AM: maximum waveform length 4,096;

FM/PM: maximum waveform length 2,048)

Internal Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 50.00 kHz

AM Modulation Depth

0.0% to +120.0%

Min FM Peak Deviation

DC

Max FM Peak Deviation

See chart, below

 

Modulation: Max FM Peak Deviation

Characteristic

AFG3011

AFG3021B

AFG3022B

AFG3101

AFG3102

AFG3251

AFG3252

Sine

5 MHz

12.5 MHz

50 MHz

120 MHz

Square

2.5 MHz

6.25 MHz

25 MHz

60 MHz

ARB

2.5 MHz

6.25 MHz

25 MHz

60 MHz

Others

50 kHz

125 kHz

500 kHz

1.2 MHz

PM Phase Deviation - 0.0° to +180.0°

Frequency Shift Keying

Characteristic

Description

Carrier Waveforms

All, except Pulse, Noise, and DC

Source

Internal/External

Internal Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 1.000 MHz

Number of Keys

2

Pulse Width Modulation

Characteristic

Description

Carrier Waveform

Pulse

Source

Internal/External

Internal Modulating Waveform

Sine, square, ramp, noise, ARB

(maximum waveform length 2,048)

Internal Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 50.00 kHz

Deviation

0% to 50.0% of pulse period

Sweep

Characteristic

Description

Waveforms

All, except Pulse, Noise, and DC

Type

Linear, logarithmic

Sweep Time

1 ms to 300 s

Hold/Return Time

0 ms to 300 s

Max Total Sweep Time

300 s

Resolution

1 ms or 4 digits

Total Sweep Time Accuracy, typical

≤0.4%

Min Start/Stop Frequency

All except ARB: 1 µHz

ARB: 1 mHz

Max Start/Stop Frequency

See chart, below

Sweep: Max Start/Stop Frequency

Characteristic

AFG3011

AFG3021B

AFG3022B

AFG3101

AFG3102

AFG3251

AFG3252

Sine

10 MHz

25 MHz

100 MHz

240 MHz

Square

5 MHz

12.5 MHz

50 MHz

120 MHz

ARB

5 MHz

12.5 MHz

50 MHz

120 MHz

Others

100 kHz

250 kHz

1 MHz

2.4 MHz

Burst

Characteristic

Description

Waveforms

All, except Noise and DC

Type

Triggered, gated (1 to 1,000,000 cycles or Infinite)

Internal Trigger Rate

1 μs to 500.0 s

Gate and Trigger Sources

Internal, external, remote interface

Auxiliary Inputs

Characteristic

Description

Modulation Inputs Channel 1, Channel 2

   Input range

All except FSK: ±1 V

FSK: 3.3 V logic level

   Impedance

10 kΩ

   Frequency range

DC to 25 kHz (122 kS/s)

External Triggered/Gated Burst Input

   Level

TTL compatible

   Impedance

10 kΩ

   Pulse width

100 ns minimum

   Slope

Positive/Negative, selectable

   Trigger delay

0.0 ns to 85.000 s

      Resolution

100 ps or 5 digits

   Jitter (RMS), typical

Burst: <500 ps (Trigger input to signal output)

10 MHz Reference Input

   Impedance

1 kΩ, AC coupled

   Required Input Voltage Swing

100 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p

   Lock Range

10 MHz ±35 kHz

External Channel 1 Add Input

AFG3101, AFG3102, AFG3251, AFG3252 only

   Impedance

50 Ω

   Input range

-1 V to +1 V (DC + peak AC)

   Bandwidth

DC to 10 MHz (-3 dB) at 1 Vp-p

Auxiliary Outputs

Characteristic

Description

Channel 1 Trigger Output

   Level

Positive TTL level pulse into 1 kΩ

   Impedance

50 Ω

   Jitter (RMS), typical

AFG3011/21B/22B: 500 ps

AFG3101/02: 200 ps

AFG3251/52: 100 ps

   Max Frequency

4.9 MHz

(4.9 MHz to 50 MHz: A fraction of the frequency is output;

>50 MHz: no signal is output)

10 MHz Reference Out

AFG3101, AFG3102, AFG3251, AFG3252 only

   Impedance

50 Ω, AC coupled

   Amplitude

1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω load

Common Characteristics

Characteristic

Description

Frequency Setting Resolution

1 μHz or 12 digits

Phase (except DC, Noise, Pulse)

   Range

-180° to +180°

   Resolution

0.01° (sine), 0.1° (other waveforms)

Internal Noise Add

When activated, output signal amplitude is reduced to 50%

   Level

0.0% to 50% of amplitude (Vp-p) setting

   Resolution

1%

Main Output

50 Ω

Effective Frequency Switching Speed

2 ms using remote control (sequencing not available)

Internal Frequency Reference

   Stability

All except ARB: ±1 ppm, 0 °C to 50 °C

ARB: ±1 ppm ± 1 µHz, 0 °C to 50 °C

   Aging

±1 ppm per year

Remote Programming

GPIB, LAN 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX, USB 1.1

Compatible with SCPI-1999.0 and IEEE 488-2 standards

   Configuration times, typical

USB

LAN

GPIB

      Function change

95 ms

103 ms

84 ms

      Frequency change

2 ms

19 ms

2 ms

      Amplitude change

60 ms

67 ms

52 ms

      Select user ARB

88 ms

120 ms

100 ms

   Data download time for 4000 point waveform data, typical

20 ms

84 ms

42 ms

Power Source

100 to 240 V, 47 to 63 Hz, or 115 V, 360 to 440 Hz

Power Consumption

Less than 120 W

Warm-up Time, typical

20 minutes

Power-on Self Calibration, typical

<16 s

Acoustic Noise, typical

<50 dBA

Display

AFG3021B: 5.6 in. Monochrome LCD

All others: 5.6 in. Color LCD

User Interface and Help Language

English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian (user selectable)

Physical Characteristics

Benchtop Configuration

Dimensions

mm

in.

Height

156.3

6.2

Width

329.6

13.0

Depth

168.0

6.6

Weight

kg

lb.

Net

4.5

9.9

Shipping

5.9

12.9

Environmental and Safety Characteristics

Characteristic

Description

Temperature

   Operating

0 °C to +50 °C

   Nonoperating

-30 °C to +70 °C

Humidity

   Operating

≤ +40 °C: ≤80%

> +40 °C to 50 °C: ≤60%

Altitude

Up to 10,000 ft./3,000 m

EMC Compliance

   European Union

EN 61326:1997 Class A

EN 61000-3-2:2000, and EN 61000-3-3:1995

IEC 61000-4-2:1999, -4-3:2002, -4-4:2004, -4-5:2005, -4-6:2003, -4-11:2004

   Australia

EN 61326:1997

Safety

UL 61010-1:2004

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004

IEC 61010-1:2001

Ordering Information

AFG3011, AFG3021B, AFG3022B, AFG3101, AFG3102, AFG3251, AFG3252

Arbitrary/Function Generator

Includes: Quick-start user manual, power cord, USB cable, CD-ROM with programmer manual, service manual, LabView and IVI drivers, CD-ROM with ArbExpress™ software, and NIST-traceable calibration certificate. Please specify power plug when ordering.

International Power Plugs

Option

Description

Opt. A0

North America power

Opt. A1

Universal EURO power

Opt. A2

United Kingdom power

Opt. A3

Australia power

Opt. A5

Switzerland power

Opt. A6

Japan power

Opt. A10

China power

Opt. A11

India power

Opt. A99

No power cord or AC adapter

Note: Includes front-panel overlay.

Manual Options

Option

Description

Opt. L0

English (071-1631-xx)

Opt. L1

French (071-1632-xx)

Opt. L2

Italian (071-1669-xx)

Opt. L3

German (071-1633-xx)

Opt. L4

Spanish (071-1670-xx)

Opt. L5

Japanese (071-1634-xx)

Opt. L7

Simple Chinese (071-1635-xx)

Opt. L8

Traditional Chinese (071-1636-xx)

Opt. L9

Korean (071-1637-xx)

Opt. L10

Russian (071-1638-xx)

Opt. L99    

No manual

Service

Option

Description

Opt. C3

Calibration Service 3 Years

Opt. C5

Calibration Service 5 Years

Opt. CA1

Single calibration event or coverage for the designated calibration interval, whichever comes first

Opt. D1

Calibration Data Report

Opt. D3

Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)

Opt. D5

Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)

Opt. R5

Repair Service 5 Years

Opt. SILV200

Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (AFG3011, AFG3021B, AFG3022B, AFG3101, and AFG3102)

Opt. SILV400

Standard Warranty Extended to 5 Years (AFG3251 and AFG3252)

Warranty

Three-year warranty on parts and labor.

Recommended Accessories

Accessory

Description

Rackmount Kit

RM3100

Fuse adapter, BNC-P to BNC-R

013-0345-xx

Fuse set, 3 pcs, 0.125 A.

159-0454-xx

BNC cable shielded, 3 ft.

012-0482-xx

BNC cable shielded, 9 ft.

012-1256-xx

GPIB cable, double shielded

012-0991-xx

AFG30113021B3022B3101310232513252ArbitraryFunctionGenerators-2-N

BNC Fuse Adapter and 0.125 A Fuse