ArbExpress® 2.5 Waveform Tool for Tektronix AWG/AFG

Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive Library of Standard Functions for Quick Waveform Creation
• Powerful Equation Editor for Mathematical Definition of Waveforms
• Point Draw Tool for Entry of Waveform through a Numerical Table
• Seamless Import of Oscilloscope Data with Optional Resampling of Waveform
• Easy Transfer of Waveform Files to Connected ARB Directly from ArbExpress, or MATLAB
• Validation of Waveform Parameters Specific to the Selected Instrument
• Math Operations on Waveforms (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
• Digital Marker Output Editor allows for Easy Creation and Editing of Marker Pulses
• Multiwaveform Overlay for Convenient Comparisons and Editing
• Microsoft .NET-based Application

Applications

• Configuration of ARBs in Characterization, Functional Test, Design, and Validation
• Creation and Editing of Standard and Arbitrary Waveforms
• Replication of Real-world Signals Recorded with DSO
• Simulation of Sensor Outputs
• Stimulation and Driving of Actuators
• Phase Comparator Test with Controlled Phase Difference Signals
• Frequency Response Test with Swept Signals
• SFDR/IM Test with Multitone Signals

Efficient and Effortless Waveform Creation for Tektronix AWG and AFG Models

Designers frequently need to ensure their designs operate under real-world conditions. ARBs are ideally suited to generate any signal. ArbExpress enables engineers to quickly and conveniently create the desired waveforms and send them to Tektronix AFG/AWG arbitrary waveform generators.

Comprehensive Library of Waveforms and Flexible Editing Tools

The large ArbExpress waveform library includes various standard and advanced functions that users can easily adapt to fit their needs. Individual signals can be combined with waveform math functions such as add or multiply to quickly add noise to an existing waveform. Freehand, point drawing, and easy edit tools are available to shift or rotate waveform segments, or to augment signals with anomalies.

Link MATLAB Directly to ARB

All commands to open and close a connection to the ARB, transfer waveforms, remote control, and query the ARB can be conveniently included in a MATLAB program. Create waveforms directly in MATLAB, connect to the ARB, transfer waveform data, and control the instrument directly from the MATLAB command line.

Grab from Oscilloscope and Go!!

If sensor signals are difficult to access, but can be acquired with an oscilloscope once, they can be downloaded into an ARB and replicated indefinitely with ease. ArbExpress seamlessly imports acquisition data from Tektronix oscilloscopes through .CSV files. If the sampling rates of the oscilloscope and ARB do not match, ArbExpress can resample the signal using linear or sync algorithms.