The Tektronix AFG2020 is a DDS-synthesized arbitrary function generator designed for benchtop and automated test system applications. It features high vertical resolution, a high-frequency DDS clock, and flexible modulation and sweep capabilities, supporting both standard and custom arbitrary waveforms.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | Built-In High-Resolution Monitor with Graphical User Interface |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 V AC, 48 to 440 Hz, 80 W (100 VA) maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 218 mm × 142 mm × 412 mm (with handle and feet) |
| Weight | 6.0 |
Channel Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 standard (2 channels with Option 02) |
| Channel Execution | Fully independent execution per channel (Option 02) |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveforms | Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse |
| Vertical Resolution | 12-bit (1/4096) |
| Waveform Memory Capacity | 16 separate waveforms |
| Arbitrary Waveform Record Length | 1024 to 16384 points |
| Clock Frequency (Sampling Rate) | 250 MHz |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Frequency Range | 0.5 Hz to 100 MHz |
| Square Frequency Range | 0.5 Hz to 50 MHz |
| Triangle Frequency Range | 0.5 Hz to 31.2 MHz |
| Ramp Frequency Range | 0.5 Hz to 31.2 MHz |
| Pulse Frequency Range | 0.5 Hz to 31.2 MHz |
| Clock Frequency Accuracy | 1 ppm |
Amplitude and Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Modulation Types | AM, FM, PSK, FSK |
| External Modulation Types | AM |
| Sweep Types | Linear, Logarithmic |
Clock, Trigger, and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Delay Range | 700 ns to 100 s |
Connectivity and Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Transfer Capability | Direct DSO waveform transfers without a controller |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range | 50 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p (into 50 Ω) |
| DC Offset Range | ±5 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Sine Wave Harmonic Distortion | ≤ -50 dBc (DC to 1 MHz), ≤ -40 dBc (1 to 20 MHz) |
| Square Wave Rise/Fall Time | ≤ 5 ns |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Reference Clock Input | 10 MHz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft) |
Technology
DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis)
Applications
Test and Measurement