The Rohde & Schwarz AM300 is a dual-channel Arbitrary/Function Waveform Generator designed for high functionality and spectral purity. Featuring a 100 MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit vertical resolution, and 256K-point waveform memory per channel, it excels in generating high-quality, low-distortion analog signals for lab, production, and service applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB |
| Display | 3.5" color TFT LCD (320 × 240 pixels) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%), 50 Hz to 60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | +5 °C to +40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 222 mm × 140 mm × 324 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 |
Channel Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Channel Coupling | Precise phase-coupled channels |
| Phase Relation | Precise phase relation between signals |
| I/Q Signal Generation | Supports generation of analog I/Q signals for RF modulator input (e.g. R&S SM300) |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveforms | Sine, triangle, ramp, exponential, square, noise, pulse |
| Sampling Rate | Up to 100 MSa/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 14 Bit |
| Waveform Memory Capacity | 256K-point (262,144 points) per channel |
| Software Support | Waveform Composer Software |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Frequency Range | Upper limit 35 MHz |
| Square Frequency Range | Upper limit 25 MHz |
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, φM, FSK, PSK |
| Sweep Function | Supported |
| Burst Function | Supported |
| Gate Function | Supported |
Amplitude and Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Amplitude Range | 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into 50 Ω), 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp (open circuit) |
| DC Offset Range | ±5 V (into 50 Ω), ±10 V (open circuit) |
| Square Rise/Fall Time | < 12 ns |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Frequency Range | 100 µHz to 25 MHz |
| Triangle/Ramp Frequency Range | 100 µHz to 500 kHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 100 µHz |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz |
| Sync Outputs | 2 × BNC (rear panel), TTL-compatible |
| External Trigger Input | 1 × BNC (rear panel), TTL-compatible |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Modulation Inputs | 2 × BNC (rear panel), 10 kOhm input impedance, ±2.5 V full scale |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -25 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | up to 2000 m |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Signal Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Arbitrary Waveform Length | 4 to 262,144 points |
| Sine Wave Distortion (THD) | < -60 dBc (typical at 1 MHz, 1 Vpp) |
| Sine Wave Spurious (non-harmonic) | < -70 dBc (typical at 1 MHz, 1 Vpp) |
| Phase Noise | <-115 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset, 10 MHz carrier) |
| Pulse Width Range | 15 ns to 999 s |
| Pulse Width Resolution | 10 ns or 4 digits |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Input Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC (±10%) |
| Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 40 VA |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)
Applications
Lab, production, and service testing; analog I/Q signal generation for RF modulation