The Tektronix AFG3102C is a high-performance 100 MHz, dual-channel Arbitrary Function Generator utilizing Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology. Featuring a high sampling rate of 1 GS/s and 14-bit vertical resolution, it delivers precise waveform creation for demanding electronic test and measurement applications. With standard USB, LAN, and GPIB interfaces, it integrates seamlessly into automated test setups.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB Host, USB Device, LAN (LXI Class C), GPIB
Display5.6 in. Color TFT LCD (320 x 240 resolution)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz or 115 V AC, 360 Hz to 440 Hz, < 120 W power consumption
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)329.5 mm x 156.3 mm x 168.0 mm
Weight4.5 kg

Channel Characteristics

ParameterValue
Number of Channels2
Operating ModesContinuous, Modulation, Sweep, Burst

Waveform Generation

ParameterValue
Standard WaveformsSine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Noise, DC, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine
Sampling Rate1 GS/s
Vertical Resolution14 bits
Arbitrary Waveform Length2 to 128,000 points
Non-Volatile Waveform Memory4 waveforms

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Sine Frequency Range1 mHz to 100 MHz
Square Frequency Range1 mHz to 50 MHz
Pulse Frequency Range1 mHz to 50 MHz
Ramp Frequency Range1 mHz to 1 MHz
Arbitrary Waveform Frequency Range1 mHz to 50 MHz
Frequency Resolution1 µHz or 12 digits
Frequency Accuracy±1 ppm
Aging Rate per Year±1 ppm

Pulse & Square Wave Characteristics

ParameterValue
Rise/Fall Time (Pulse)≤ 5.0 ns
Overshoot (Pulse)< 5% (typical)
Pulse Width Range8.0 ns to 999.99 s
Pulse Width Resolution10 ps or 5 digits
Duty Cycle Range0.001% to 99.999% (frequency dependent)
Jitter (RMS)< 100 ps (typical)

Amplitude and Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω)10 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p (frequency dependent)
Amplitude Range (Open Circuit)20 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p (frequency dependent)
Amplitude Accuracy±(1% of setting + 1 mV)
Amplitude Resolution0.1 mVp-p, mVrms, dBm, Vp-p, or Vrms
DC Offset Range±5 Vpk (into 50 Ω)
DC Offset Accuracy±(1% of |setting| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude)
Output Impedance50 Ω
Output ProtectionShort circuit protected
Main Output Connector TypeBNC

Modulation, Sweep, and Burst

ParameterValue
Modulation TypesAM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM
Internal Modulation SourcesSine, Square, Ramp, Noise, Arbitrary
AM Modulation Depth0.0% to 120.0%
FM Peak Deviation Range1 mHz to 50 MHz
FSK Keying Rate2 mHz to 1 MHz
Sweep TypeLinear, Logarithmic
Sweep Time Range1 ms to 300 s
Burst Count Range1 to 1,000,000 cycles, or Infinite

Clock, Trigger, and Synchronization

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
External Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Trigger Input Impedance10 kΩ
Trigger Output Impedance50 Ω

Physical and Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-30 °C to +70 °C

Compliance and Standards

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsUL61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1
EMC ComplianceEN 61326-1:2006, Class A

Performance (Sine)

ParameterValue
Sine Harmonic Distortion (DC - 20 kHz)<-70 dBc (10 Hz to 20 kHz, at 1 Vp-p)
Sine Harmonic Distortion (20 kHz - 1 MHz)<-60 dBc (at 1 Vp-p)
Sine Harmonic Distortion (1 MHz - 5 MHz)<-50 dBc (at 1 Vp-p)
Sine Harmonic Distortion (5 MHz - 10 MHz)<-40 dBc (at 1 Vp-p)
Sine Harmonic Distortion (10 MHz - 50 MHz)<-35 dBc (at 1 Vp-p)
Sine Harmonic Distortion (50 MHz - 100 MHz)<-30 dBc (at 1 Vp-p)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<0.2% (10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p, typical)
Sine Phase Noise<-110 dBc/Hz (at 10 MHz, 10 kHz offset, 0 dBm, typical)
Sine Amplitude Flatness (<100 kHz)±0.1 dB (at 1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)
Sine Amplitude Flatness (100 kHz - 5 MHz)±0.15 dB (at 1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)
Sine Amplitude Flatness (5 MHz - 20 MHz)±0.3 dB (at 1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)
Sine Amplitude Flatness (20 MHz - 50 MHz)±0.5 dB (at 1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)
Sine Amplitude Flatness (50 MHz - 100 MHz)±1.0 dB (at 1 Vp-p, relative to 1 kHz)

Performance (Pulse)

ParameterValue
Pulse Lead/Trail Edge Transition Time2.5 ns to 625 s
Pulse Edge Resolution10 ps or 4 digits
Pulse Delay Range0 ps to 85 s
Pulse Delay Resolution10 ps or 5 digits

Performance (Ramp)

ParameterValue
Ramp Symmetry Range0.0% to 100.0%

Performance (Noise)

ParameterValue
Noise Bandwidth (-3 dB)100 MHz
Noise TypeWhite Gaussian

Modulation & Sweep

ParameterValue
Phase Modulation Deviation Range0.0° to 180.0°
PWM Deviation Range0.0% to 50.0% of pulse period
Internal Modulation Frequency Range2 mHz to 50 kHz (AM, FM, PM, PWM)
Sweep ModesAuto, Manual, Triggered

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Modulation Input BandwidthDC to 25 kHz
External Modulation Input Voltage Range±1.0 V full scale
External Modulation Input Impedance10 kΩ
External Reference Input Sensitivity100 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p
External Reference Input Lock Range10 MHz ±10 kHz
External Reference Input Impedance1 kΩ (AC coupled)
Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width100 ns
Channel Add Input Impedance50 Ω
Channel Add Input Level±1 V full scale

General & Environmental

ParameterValue
Warm-up Time20 minutes
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Non-operating AltitudeUp to 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
Power ConsumptionLess than 120 W

Display

ParameterValue
Display Size5.6 in (142 mm)
Display Resolution320 × 240 pixels

Trigger

ParameterValue
Trigger SourceInternal, External, Manual

System & Interfaces

ParameterValue
Programming LanguageSCPI-1999, IEEE 488.2 compatible
USB Port Configuration1x USB Host (front panel, USB 2.0), 1x USB Device (rear panel, USB 2.0)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Acoustic Noise<50 dBA

Technology

Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)

Applications

Electronic Test and Measurement