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AFG3000C Arbitrary/Function Generator Datasheet

AFG3000C Series Datasheet

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AFG3000C Series Datasheet

Unmatched performance, versatility, intuitive operation, and affordability make the AFG3000C Series of Function, Arbitrary Waveform, and Pulse Generators the most useful instruments in the industry.

Key performance specifications
  • 10 MHz, 25 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz, 150 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
Key features
  • 5.6 in. display for full confidence in settings and waveform shape
  • Multi-language and intuitive operation saves setup time
  • Pulse waveform with variable edge tmes
  • 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

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

Color TFT LCD screen on all models 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.

Specifications 1

All specifications are guaranteed unless noted otherwise. All specifications apply to all models unless noted otherwise.

1The given typical values are not warranted. But 80% or more manufactured units will perform to the level indicated at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).

Model overview
Sine waves


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 µHz to 10 MHz1 µHz to 25 MHz1 µHz to 50 MHz
Sine wave in Burst Mode
1 µHz to 5 MHz1 µHz to 12.5 MHz1 µHz to 25 MHz
Effective maximum frequency out
10 MHz25 MHz50 MHz
Amplitude flatness (1 Vp-p)
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to 10 MHz: ±0.3 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to 20 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥20 MHz to 25 MHz: ±0.5 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to 45 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥45 MHz to 50 MHz: ±0.5 dB
Amplitude flatness (1 Vp-p), typical
<5 MHz: ±0.11 dB
≥5 MHz to 10 MHz: ±0.2 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.06 dB
≥5 MHz to 25 MHz: ±0.02 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.06 dB
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: ±0.02 dB
Harmonic distortion (1 Vp-p)
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -60 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -55 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -45 dBc
≥5 MHz to 10 MHz: < -45 dBc
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -70 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 10 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥10 MHz to 25 MHz: < -40 dBc
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -70 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: < -40 dBc
Harmonic distortion (1 Vp-p), typical
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -73 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -72 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -65 dBc
≥5 MHz to 10 MHz: < -56 dBc
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -77 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -72 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -55 dBc
10 Hz to 20 kHz: < -75 dBc
≥20 kHz to 1 MHz: < -72 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -65 dBc
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: < -56 dBc
THD
≤0.2% (<0.15%, typical), 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p
Spurious(1 Vp-p)
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 10 MHz: < -50 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -50 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 50 MHz: < -50 dBc
Spurious(1 Vp-p), typical
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -61 dBc
≥1 MHz to 10 MHz: < -68 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -71 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -68 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -71 dBc
≥1 MHz to 50 MHz: < -69 dBc
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-63 dBm
Square waves


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 µHz to 5 MHz1 µHz to 25 MHz1 µHz to 40 MHz
Rise/fall time
≤50 ns≤9 ns≤7 ns
Jitter (RMS)
500 ps500 ps300 ps
Jitter (RMS), typical
<210 ps<60 ps<60 ps
Ramp waves


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 µHz to 100 kHz1 µHz to 500 kHz1 µHz to 800 kHz
Linearity, typical
≤0.2% of peak output≤0.1% of peak output≤0.1% of peak output
Symmetry
0% to 100.0%
Pulse waves


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 mHz to 5 MHz1 mHz to 25 MHz1 mHz to 40 MHz
Pulse width
80.00 ns to 999.99 s16 ns to 999.99 s12 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 s9 ns to 625 s7 ns to 625 s
     Resolution
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)]
Lead delay: resolution
10 ps or 8 digits
Overshoot, typical
<5%
Jitter (RMS)
500 ps500 ps300 ps
Jitter (RMS), typical
<210 ps<60 ps<60 ps
Other waveforms


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 µHz to 100 kHz1 µHz to 500 kHz1 µHz to 800 kHz
Noise bandwidth (-3 dB)
10 MHz25 MHz50 MHz
Noise type:
White Gaussian
Internal noise add
When activated, output signal amplitude is reduced to 50%
     Level
0.0% to 50% of amplitude (Vp-p) setting
     Resolution
1%
DC (into 50 Ω)
-10 V to +10 V-5 V to +5 V-5 V to +5 V
Arbitrary waveforms


Frequency range
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
1 mHz to 5 MHz1 mHz to 12.5 MHz1 mHz to 25 MHz
Arbitrary waveforms in Burst Mode
1 mHz to 2.5 MHz1 mHz to 6.25 MHz1 mHz to 12.5 MHz
Effective analog bandwidth (-3 dB)
8 MHz70 MHz
Nonvolatile memory
4 waveforms
Memory: Sample rate (1K=1024 points)
2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s2 to 128 K: 250 MS/s2 to 16 K: 1 GS/s
>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s
Vertical resolution
14 bits
Rise/fall time
≤80 ns≤14 ns≤10 ns
Jitter (RMS)
4 ns4 ns1 ns at 1 GS/s 4 ns at 250 MS/s
Amplitude


Range, 50 Ω Load
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
20 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p10 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p10 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p
Range (open circuit or High Z)
40 mVp-p to 40 Vp-p20 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p20 mVp-p to 20 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)
Accuracy, typical
±(1% of setting +5 mV)
(1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >20 mVp-p amplitude)
±(0.5% of setting +0.5 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) and Volt (high/low setting)
Output impedance
50 Ω
Load impedance setting
Selectable: 50 Ω, 1 Ω 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)
AFG3011CAFG3021C, AFG3022CAFG3051C, AFG3052C
±(10 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)±(5 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)±(5 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)
Range (open circuit or High Z)
±(20 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)±(10 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)±(10 Vpk - Amplitudep-p ÷ 2)
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
General characteristics (AFG3100 & AFG3200 series)
Sine waves


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 µHz to 100 MHz1 µHz to 150 MHz1 µHz to 240 MHz
Sine wave in Burst Mode
1 µHz to 50 MHz1 µHz to 75 MHz1 µHz to 120 MHz
Effective maximum frequency out
100 MHz150 MHz240 MHz
Amplitude flatness (1 Vp-p)
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to 25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to 100 MHz: ±0.5 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to <25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to ≤150 MHz: ±0.5 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.15 dB
≥5 MHz to 25 MHz: ±0.3 dB
≥25 MHz to 100 MHz: ±0.5 dB
≥100 MHz to 200 MHz: ±1.0 dB
≥200 MHz to 240 MHz: ±2.0 dB
Amplitude flatness (1 Vp-p), typical
<5 MHz: ±0.03 dB
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: ±0.02 dB
≥50 MHz to 100 MHz: ±0.03 dB
>5 MHz: ±0.04 dB
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: ±0.02 dB
≥50 MHz to 150 MHz: ±0.03 dB
<5 MHz: ±0.03 dB
≥5 MHz to 50 MHz: ±0.02 dB
≥50 MHz to 100 MHz: ±0.02 dB
≥100 MHz to 200 MHz: ±0.03 dB
≥200 MHz to 240 MHz: ±0.04 dB
Harmonic distortion (1 Vp-p)
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥5 MHz to 100 MHz: < -37 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to <5 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥5 MHz to ≤150 MHz: < -37 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥5 MHz to 25 MHz: < -37 dBc
≥25 MHz to 240 MHz: < -30 dBc
Harmonic distortion (1 Vp-p), typical
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -72 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -66 dBc
≥5 MHz to 100 MHz: < -43 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -72 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -66 dBc
≥5 MHz to 100 MHz: < -42 dBc
≥100 MHz to 150 MHz: < -48 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -67 dBc
≥1 MHz to 5 MHz: < -74 dBc
≥5 MHz to 25 MHz: < -57 dBc
≥25 MHz to 240 MHz: < -43 dBc
THD
≤0.2% (<0.15%, typical), 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p
Spurious(1 Vp-p)
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥25 MHz to 100 MHz: < - 50 dBc + 6 dBc/octave
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -60 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥25 MHz to 150 MHz: - 50 dBc + 6 dBc/octave
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -50 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -47 dBc
≥25 MHz to 240 MHz: < - 47 dBc + 6 dBc/octave
Spurious(1 Vp-p), typical
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -71 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -63 dBc
≥25 MHz to 50 MHz: < -87 dBc
≥50 MHz to 100 MHz: < - 52 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -70 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -54 dBc
≥25 MHz to 50 MHz: < -66 dBc
≥50 MHz to 100 MHz: < - 68 dBc
≥100 MHz to 150 MHz: < - 38 dBc
10 Hz to 1 MHz: < -63 dBc
≥1 MHz to 25 MHz: < -57 dBc
≥25 MHz to 50 MHz: < -51 dBc
≥50 MHz to 100 MHz: < - 69 dBc
≥100 MHz to 240 MHz: < - 55 dBc
Phase noise, typical
< -110 dBc/Hz at 20 MHz, 10 kHz offset, 1 Vp-p
Residual clock noise
-57 dBm
Square waves


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 µHz to 50 MHz1 µHz to 100 MHz1 µHz to 120 MHz
Rise/fall time
≤5 ns≤3.5 ns≤2.5 ns
Jitter (RMS)
200 ps150 ps100 ps
Jitter (RMS), typical
<35 ps<35 ps<35 ps
Ramp waves


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 µHz to 1 MHz1 µHz to 1.5 MHz1 µHz to 2.4 MHz
Linearity, typical
≤0.15% of peak output≤0.15% of peak output≤0.2% of peak output
Symmetry
0% to 100.0%
Pulse waves


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 mHz to 50 MHz1 mHz to 100 MHz1 mHz to 120 MHz
Pulse width
8.00 ns to 999.99 s5.00 ns to 999.99 s4.00 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
5 ns to 625 s3 ns to 625 s2.5 ns to 625 s
     Resolution
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)]
Lead delay: resolution
10 ps or 8 digits
Overshoot, typical
<5%
Jitter (RMS)
200 ps150 ps100 ps
Jitter (RMS), typical
<35 ps<25 ps<35 ps
Other waveforms


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 µHz to 1 MHz1 µHz to 1.5 MHz1 µHz to 2.4 MHz
Noise bandwidth (-3 dB)
100 MHz180 MHz240 MHz
Noise type:
White Gaussian
Internal noise add
When activated, output signal amplitude is reduced to 50%
     Level
0.0% to 50% of amplitude (Vp-p) setting
     Resolution
1%
DC (into 50 Ω)
-5 V to +5 V-5 V to +5 V-2.5 V to +2.5 V
Arbitrary waveforms


Frequency range
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
1 mHz to 50 MHz1 mHz to 100 MHz1 mHz to 120 MHz
Arbitrary waveforms in Burst Mode
1 mHz to 25 MHz1 mHz to 50 MHz1 mHz to 60 MHz
Effective analog bandwidth (-3 dB)
100 MHz180 MHz225 MHz
Nonvolatile memory
4 waveforms
Memory: Sample rate (1K=1024 points)
2 to 16 K: 1 GS/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
>16 K to 128 K: 250 MS/s
Vertical resolution
14 bits
Rise/fall time
≤8 ns5 ns≤3 ns
Jitter (RMS)
1 ns at 1 GS/s 4 ns at 250 MS/s750 ps at 1 GS/s 4 ns at 250 MS/s500 ps at 2 GS/s 4 ns at 250 MS/s
Amplitude


Range, 50 Ω Load
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
20 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p≤100 MHz: 20 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p >100 MHz: 20 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p≤200 MHz: 50 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p >200 MHz: 50 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p
Range (open circuit or High Z)
40 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p≤100 MHz: 40 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p>100 MHz: 40 mVp-p to 16 Vp-p≤200 MHz: 100 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p>200 MHz: 100 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p
Accuracy
±(1% of setting +1 mV) (1 kHz sine wave, 0 V offset, >10 mVp-p amplitude)
Accuracy, typical
±(0.5% of setting +0.5 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) and Volt (high/low setting)
Output impedance
50 Ω
Load impedance setting
Selectable: 50 Ω, 1 Ω 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)
AFG3101C, AFG3102CAFG3151C, AFG3152CAFG3251C, AFG3252C
±5 Vpk DC±5 Vpk DC±2.5 Vpk DC
Range (open circuit or High Z)
±10 Vpk DC±10 Vpk DC±5 Vpk DC
Accuracy
±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude (Vp-p ))
Resolution
1 mV
System characteristics
Frequency resolution
1 μHz or 12 digits
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
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
Remote programming: configuration times, max, typical

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

Compatible with SCPI-1999.0 and IEEE 488-2 standards



Function change
USBLANGPIB
81 ms81 ms81 ms
Frequency change (except Pulse)
2.5 ms6 ms3.2 ms
Frequency change (Pulse)
40 ms37 ms32 ms
Amplitude change
90 ms97 ms90 ms
Select user ARB (4k points from USB Memory)
48 ms50 ms49 ms
Select user ARB (128k points from USB Memory)
260 ms266 ms240 ms
Remote programming: data download time for 4000 point waveform data, typical
USBLANGPIB
47 ms78 ms320 ms
Power source
100-240 V, 47-63 Hz, or 115 V, 360-440 Hz
Power consumption
Less than 120 W
Warm up time, typical
20 minutes
Power on self-diagnosis, typical
<10 s
Acoustic noise, typical
<50 dBA
Display
5.6 in. Color TFT LCD
User interface and Help languages
English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Russian (user selectable)
Modulation characteristics
AM, FM, PM
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 following table, Modulation: Max FM Peak Deviation
PM phase deviation
-360.0° to +360.0°
Pulse width modulation
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
Max FM peak deviation



Sine
AFG3011C

AFG3021C,

AFG3022C

AFG3051C,

AFG3052C

AFG3101C,

AFG3102C

AFG3151C,

AFG3152C

AFG3251C,

AFG3252C

5 MHz12.5 MHz25 MHz50 MHz75 MHz120 MHz
Square
2.5 MHz12.5 MHz20 MHz25 MHz50 MHz60 MHz
ARB
2.5 MHz6.25 MHz12.5 MHz25 MHz50 MHz60 MHz
Others
50 kHz250 kHz400 kHz500 kHz750 kHz1.2 MHz
Frequency shift keying
Carrier waveforms
All, except Pulse, Noise, and DC
Source
Internal/external
Internal modulating frequency
2 mHz to 1.000 MHz
Number of keys
Sweep
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



Sine
AFG3011C

AFG3021C,

AFG3022C

AFG3051C,

AFG3052C

AFG3101C,

AFG3102C

AFG3151C,

AFG3152C

AFG3251C,

AFG3252C

10 MHz25 MHz50 MHz100 MHz150 MHz240 MHz
Square
5 MHz25 MHz40 MHz50 MHz100 MHz120 MHz
ARB
5 MHz12.5 MHz25 MHz50 MHz100 MHz120 MHz
Others
100 kHz500 kHz800 kHz1 MHz1.5 MHz2.4 MHz
Burst
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 input characteristics
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
Trigger delay 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
AFG3101C, AFG3102C, AFG3151C, AFG3152C, AFG3251C, AFG3252C 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 output characteristics
Trigger output (Channel 1)
Level
Positive TTL level pulse into 1 kΩ
Impedance
50 Ω
Jitter (RMS), typical

AFG3011C/21C/22C: 500 ps

AFG3051C/52C: 300 ps

AFG3101C/02C: 200 ps

AFG3151C/52C: 150 ps

AFG3251C/52C: 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)

Clock reference out (10 MHz)

AFG3011C, AFG3101C, AFG3102C, AFG3151C, AFG3152C, AFG3251C, AFG3252C only

Impedance
50 Ω, AC coupled
Amplitude
1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω load
Physical characteristics

Benchtop configuration

Dimensions
Height
156 mm (6.2 in.)
Width
329.6 mm (13.0 in.)
Depth
168.0 mm (6.6 in.)
Weight
Net
4.5 kg (9.9 lb.)
Shipping
5.9 kg (12.9 lb.)
EMC environmental and safety characteristics
Temperature
Operating
0 °C to +50 °C
Non-operating
-30 °C to +70 °C
Humidity
Operating

≤ +40 °C: ≤80%

> +40 °C to 50 °C: ≤60%

Altitude
Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.)
EMC compliance
European Union
EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC
Safety

UL 61010-1:2004 

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004 

IEC 61010-1:2001 

Ordering information

Arbitrary function generators
AFG3011C
1 µHz to 10 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3021C
1 µHz to 25 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3022C
1 µHz to 25 MHz sine wave, 2-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3051C
1 µHz to 50 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3052C
1 µHz to 50 MHz sine wave, 2-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3101C
1 µHz to 100 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3102C
1 µHz to 100 MHz sine wave, 2-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3151C
1 µHz to 150 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3152C
1 µHz to 150 MHz sine wave, 2-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3251C
1 µHz to 240 MHz sine wave, 1-channel arbitrary function generator
AFG3252C
1 µHz to 240 MHz sine wave, 2-channel arbitrary function generator
Instrument options
Power plug options
Opt. A0
North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
Opt. A1
Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A2
United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A3
Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A5
Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A6
Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60 Hz)
Opt. A10
China power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A11
India power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A12
Brazil power plug (60 Hz)
Opt. A99
No power cord
AFG3000C-Arbitrary-Function-Generator-Datasheet--382611-9-N

Note: Includes front-panel overlay.
Manual options
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. L6
Portuguese (071-3042-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 options
Opt. C3
Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5
Calibration Service 5 Years
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 (including warranty)
Opt. R5DW

Repair Service Coverage 5 Years (includes product warranty period). 5-year period starts at time of instrument purchase

Opt. SILV400
Standard warranty extended to 5 years
Standard accessories
Accessories
AFG3000C Series Generators Compliance and Safety Instructions
Power cord
USB cable
BNC cables
CD-ROM with quick start user manual, specifications and performance verification manual, programmer manual, service manual, and links to download the LabView and IVI drivers
CD-ROM with ArbExpress™ software
NIST-traceable calibration certificate
3-year warranty on parts and labor
Warranty
Three-year warranty on parts and labor.
Recommended accessories
Accessories
Rackmount kit
RM3100
BNC cable shielded, 3 ft.
012-1732-xx
GPIB cable, double shielded
012-0991-xx
50 Ω BNC terminator
011-0049-02