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Datasheet	Literature Number:	ReleaseDate
AFG3000C Arbitrary/Function Generator Datasheet	75W-28281-7	30 Sep 2016

Manuals	Manual Type	Part Number:	ReleaseDate
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Quick Start User Manual This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators along with basic operations and concepts.	User Manuals	077095702	10 Jul 2019
AFG3000C Series Compliance and Safety Instructions Arbitary Function Generators Compliance and Safety	User Manuals	071333101	04 Aug 2015
AFG3000C and AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference This manual provides instructions to verify the performance of the AFG3000Cand AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators to the module level.	Performance Verification	077069103	12 Jul 2019
AFG3000C Series Compliance and Safety Instructions Arbitary Function Generators Compliance and Safety	User Manuals	071324400	24 Feb 2014
AFG3000 Series Declassification and Security Instructions Arbitrary Function Generators Declassification and Security	Declassification Manuals	077081401	11 Aug 2015
AFG3000C and AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Specifications and Performance Verification Technical Reference Arbitary Function Generators Specifications and Performance Verification	Performance Verification	077069103	12 Jul 2019
ArbExpress AXW100 Help Waveform Creation and Editing Tool for Tektronix AWG/AFG Printable Version 3.4	Help Files	077000013	19 Sep 2018

Software	Document Type	Part Number:	ReleaseDate
ARBEXPRESS WAVEFORM CREATION AND EDITING SW, V3.6 ArbExpress is a waveform creation and editing tool for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. It provides an easy to use and efficient way to create and edit waveforms, transfer waveforms to and from Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), and …	Application	066146106	21 Jul 2020
ARBEXPRESS WAVEFORM CREATION AND EDITING SW, V3.5 ArbExpress is a waveform creation and editing tool for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. It provides an easy to use and efficient way to create and edit waveforms, transfer waveforms to and from Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), and …	Application	066146105	14 Oct 2019
AFG3000C Series Firmware Update - V1.0.10 Latest Firmware for AFG3011C/AFG3021C/ AFG3022C/AFG3051C/AFG3052C/AFG3101C/AFG3102C/AFG3151C/ AFG3152C/AFG3251C/AFG3252C arbitrary/function generator. Please follow the installation instructions carefully. Please read the Release Notes for additional …	Firmware	066186101	12 Feb 2017
ARBEXPRESS WAVEFORM CREATION AND EDITING SW, V3.4 ArbExpress is a waveform creation and editing tool for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. It provides an easy to use and efficient way to create and edit waveforms, transfer waveforms to and from Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), and …	Application	066146104	05 Jun 2016
AFG3000C SERIES FIRMWARE UPDATE Latest Firmware for AFG3011C/AFG3021C / AFG3022C/AFG3051C/AFG3052C / AFG3101C / AFG3102C / AFG3251C / AFG3252C arbitrary/function generator. Please follow the installation instructions carefully. Please read the Release Notes for additional …	Firmware	066145501	12 Jul 2014
ARBEXPRESS WAVEFORM CREATION AND EDITING SW, V3.1 ArbExpress is a waveform creation and editing tool for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. It provides an easy to use and efficient way to create and edit waveforms, transfer waveforms to and from Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), and …	Application	066146103	29 May 2014
Open Source package that is used in AFG3KC AFG3KC project uses some open source package. These packages are compliance with GPL or LGPL license. Modifications have been taken for some packages and some packages do not been changed. All open source packages will be uploaded to website.	Firmware	066155600	11 Aug 2013
ARBEXPRESS WAVEFORM CREATION AND EDITING SW, V2.9 ArbExpress is a waveform creation and editing tool for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. It provides an easy to use and efficient way to create and edit waveforms, transfer waveforms to and from Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), and …	Update	066146101	28 May 2013
AFG3000C SERIES FIRMWARE UPDATE Latest Firmware for AFG3011C/AFG3021C / AFG3022C/AFG3051C/AFG3052C / AFG3101C / AFG3102C / AFG3251C / AFG3252C arbitrary/function generator. Please follow the installation instructions carefully. Please read the Release Notes for additional …	Firmware	066145500	09 Dec 2012

Double Pulse Testing - Energy Loss Measurements

The switching performance of power semiconductors is often characterized using double pulse tests. This testing is now being widely applied to GaN and SiC MOSFETs. This video explains how to use …

Duration: 7 minutes

Double Pulse Test with the AFG31000

This video shows how to set up and run a double pulse test using the built-in software on the Tektronix AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generator. Now you do not need to spend time creating waveforms …

Duration: 4m 46s

Double Pulse Testing of Wide Bandgap Devices

Watch a demonstration of the Wide Bandgap Double Pulse Test application (Opt. WBG-DPT) on the 5 Series B MSO oscilloscope. The application makes testing easier by providing precise double-pulse …

Duration: 1:07

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Testing with Disturber

Watch a demonstration of 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) transmitter (Tx) testing with a disturber. Gayland Pounder, Tektronix Application Engineer, uses TekExpress Automotive Ethernet software. …

Duration: 6:38

1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Return Loss Demo

Watch a demonstration of 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) return loss testing. Gayland Pounder, Tektronix Application Engineer, uses TekExpress Automotive Ethernet software. Hardware includes a …

Duration: 4:40

Electric Vehicle Charging - What's Ahead?

With electric vehicles (EVs) increasingly becoming mainstream, the industry must create a convenient and reliable EV charging network to ensure driving adoption. Watch as we discuss what's coming …

Duration: 26:18

What Is Driving the Power Electronics Market?

Gain new insights into the field of power electronics including market overviews and an overview of new device technologies from Dr. Ana Villamor, Team Lead Analyst for power electronics, Yole …

Duration: 28:44

AFG31000 Series Overview

The AFG3100 Series comes with a lot of great features, like its large touchscreen display and advanced mode to generate long, precise waveforms. Learn more in this feature overview video.

Duration: 4m 14s

AFG31000 Series - How to Use Sequence Mode

This video provides details on how to use the sequence mode on the AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator.

Duration: 8m 6s

Double Pulse Testing of Wide Bandgap Devices

Double-pulse testing is the standard method for measuring the switching parameters of MOSFETs or IGBT power devices. Historically it has been a time-consuming process. However, the Tektronix …

Duration: 5:17

Testing Power Electronic Components Converters and Drives

Do you have trouble making accurate current or voltage measurements? Are you able to make repeatable single ended, differential, and common mode measurements? Start making reliable power …

Duration: 1m 25s

How to Use the Keithley KickStart Software AFG App

Watch this video to see how you can use the AFG App in Keithley KickStart Software to remotely source and preview waveforms using an arbitrary waveform generator.

Duration: 4m 13s

Controlling the Current Output of the 2260B Power Supply with a Function Generator

Watch this video to learn how to control a 2260B Power Supply in its externally voltage controlled constant current mode.

Duration: 3m 2s

Analyzing Frequency Response with a 2 Series MSO and AFG31000

This video demonstrates how to analyze the frequency response of an inverting amplifier circuit using Keithley KickStart Software, a Keithley 2220-30-1 Dual-Channel Power Supply, a Tektronix …

Duration: 5m 39s

50 Ohms Output Impedance on Function Generators

Arbitrary function generators (AFGs) are used to generate many different types of electrical waveforms, such as sine waves, square waves, triangular waves and arbitrary waveforms. The AFG output …

Duration: 5m 50s

Four-unit, Eight-channel Sync with Pulse Width Modulation Using Tektronix AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generators

This video demonstrates a four-unit, eight-channel sync with pulse width modulation using Tektronix AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generators.

Duration: 54s

The NEW AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generator

The AFG31000 series with InstaView™ technology is the first high-peformance AFG with built-in waveform generation applications, patented real-time wave monitoring, and a modern user interface …

Duration: 40s

How to Measure Switching and Magnetic Losses

This video looks at how to minimize power losses at the component level and optimize the overall efficiency of a power system. The primary causes of power loss in a power system are the power …

Duration: 1m 51s