The Tektronix AFG3101 is a high-performance 1-channel Arbitrary/Function Generator from the AFG3000 Series. Offering a 100 MHz sine wave frequency range, 1 GS/s sampling rate, and 14-bit vertical resolution, it delivers unmatched performance and versatility. With its intuitive 5.6-inch color TFT display and integrated ArbExpress software, this instrument facilitates rapid waveform design and generation for educational, engineering, and manufacturing applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB Host (front panel), USB Device (rear panel), LAN (10/100 Base-T, LXI Class C), GPIB (IEEE 488.2) |
| Display | 5.6 in. Color TFT LCD, 320 × 240 resolution |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
| Instrument Setup Memory | 10 setups |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz (and 115 V AC, 360 Hz to 440 Hz), <120 W power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 329.6 mm × 156.3 mm × 168.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
Channel Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Operating Modes | Continuous, Modulation, Sweep, Burst |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveforms | Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, Noise, DC |
| Arbitrary Waveform Length | 2 to 131,072 points (128 K) |
| Sampling Rate | 1 GS/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
| Non-Volatile Memory Capacity | 4 waveforms |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 100 MHz |
| Square Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 50 MHz |
| Pulse Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 50 MHz |
| Ramp/Triangle Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
| Arbitrary Waveform Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 50 MHz |
| Noise Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 µHz or 12 digits |
| Aging Rate | ±1 ppm per year |
Sine Wave Distortion and Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Distortion (10 Hz to 20 kHz) | <-70 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Harmonic Distortion (20 kHz to 1 MHz) | <-60 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Harmonic Distortion (1 MHz to 10 MHz) | <-50 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Harmonic Distortion (10 MHz to 25 MHz) | <-40 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Harmonic Distortion (25 MHz to 100 MHz) | <-37 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.2% (10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vpp, typical) |
| Spurious Noise (10 Hz to 1 MHz) | <-70 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Spurious Noise (1 MHz to 25 MHz) | <-60 dBc at 1 Vpp |
| Phase Noise | <-110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (10 MHz, 1 Vpp, typical) |
Pulse & Square Wave Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise/Fall Time | ≤ 5.0 ns |
| Overshoot | < 5% |
| Pulse Width Range | 8.0 ns to 999.9 s |
| Duty Cycle Range | 0.001% to 99.999% |
| Pulse Edge Transition Time Range | 5.0 ns to 625 s |
| Jitter (RMS) | <100 ps (typical) |
Amplitude and Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω, <= 10 MHz) | 20 mVpp to 10 Vpp |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit, <= 10 MHz) | 40 mVpp to 20 Vpp |
| Amplitude Accuracy | ±(1% of setting + 1 mV) at 1 kHz, 0 V offset, >10 mVpp |
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.1 mVpp, 0.1 mVrms, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm, or 4 digits |
| Amplitude Units | Vpp, Vrms, dBm |
| DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω, <= 10 MHz) | ±5 Vpk |
| DC Offset Accuracy | ±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude) |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Output Protection | Short-circuit protected |
| Main Output Connector Type | BNC (front panel) |
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM |
| Internal Modulation Sources | Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Noise, ARB |
| AM Modulation Depth | 0.0% to 120.0% |
| FM Deviation Range | 1 mHz to 50 MHz |
| PM Phase Deviation Range | 0.0° to 180.0° |
| FSK Keying Rate | 2 mHz to 1 MHz |
| PWM Duty Cycle Deviation Range | 0.0% to 50.0% of pulse period |
| Sweep Type | Linear, Logarithmic |
| Sweep Time Range | 1 ms to 300 s |
| Burst Type | Triggered, Gated |
| Burst Count Range | 1 to 1,000,000 cycles, or infinite |
Clock, Trigger, and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Stability | ±1 ppm per year |
| External Reference Input Frequency Range | 10 MHz ± 35 kHz |
| External Reference Input Level | 1.4 Vpp to 5 Vpp |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Level | 1.2 Vpp into 50 Ω |
| Trigger Input Level | TTL compatible (Min high 2.0 V, Max low 0.8 V) |
| Trigger Output Voltage Level | TTL compatible into >1 kΩ |
| Sync Output Level | TTL compatible |
Connectivity and Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Language | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Wave Amplitude Flatness (< 5 MHz) | ±0.15 dB (1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz) |
| Sine Wave Amplitude Flatness (5 MHz to 20 MHz) | ±0.3 dB (1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz) |
| Sine Wave Amplitude Flatness (20 MHz to 50 MHz) | ±0.5 dB (1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz) |
| Sine Wave Amplitude Flatness (50 MHz to 100 MHz) | ±1.0 dB (1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω, > 10 MHz to <= 50 MHz) | 10 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω, > 50 MHz to <= 100 MHz) | 10 mVp-p to 2 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit, > 10 MHz to <= 50 MHz) | 20 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit, > 50 MHz to <= 100 MHz) | 20 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p |
| DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω, > 10 MHz to <= 50 MHz) | ±2.5 V pk AC + DC |
| DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω, > 50 MHz to <= 100 MHz) | ±1 V pk AC + DC |
| DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit, <= 10 MHz) | ±10 V pk AC + DC |
| DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit, > 10 MHz to <= 50 MHz) | ±5 V pk AC + DC |
| DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit, > 50 MHz to <= 100 MHz) | ±2 V pk AC + DC |
| Phase Range | -180.00° to +180.00° |
| Phase Resolution | 0.01° |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sin(x)/x (Sinc) Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
| Exponential Rise/Fall Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
| Cardiac Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
| Lorentz Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Modulating Frequency Range | 2 mHz to 50.00 kHz |
| FSK Internal Rate Range | 2.000 mHz to 1.000 MHz |
| External Modulation Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External Modulation Input Range | ±1 V full scale |
| External Modulation Input Bandwidth | DC to 100 kHz |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Hold Time Range | 0.000 s to 3,600.000 s |
| Sweep Return Time Range | 0.000 s to 3,600.000 s |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Delay Range | 0 ns to 85.000 s |
| Trigger Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| Trigger Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sync Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Impedance | 1 kΩ (AC coupled) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Add Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Add Input Range | -1 V to +1 V (DC to 10 MHz) |
| Maximum Float Voltage (BNC to Chassis Ground) | ±42 Vpk |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 120 VA max |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (0 to 40 °C), 5% to 45% RH (40 to 50 °C) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Non-operating Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 90% RH |
| Acoustic Noise | <50 dBA |
Waveforms
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ramp Symmetry Range | 0% to 100% |
| Ramp Symmetry Resolution | 0.1% |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | UL 61010-1:2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004, EN 61010-1:2001, IEC 61010-1:2001 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326:1997 +A1:1998 +A2:2001 +A3:2003 |
Technology
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Applications
Electronic Design and Test, Sensor Simulation, Functional Test, Education and Training