The Tektronix AFG310 is a 16 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator featuring standard waveforms, built-in custom arbitrary waveform editing, and the ability to download waveforms directly from Tektronix digital oscilloscopes. With its 12-bit vertical resolution, 16 MS/s sample rate, and built-in modulation and sweep capabilities, it serves as a highly versatile signal source for engineering laboratories and system applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | Backlit LCD |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 V AC, 48 to 63 Hz, 50 W max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 310 mm × 99 mm × 373 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 |
Channel Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Operating Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Burst, Sweep, Modulation |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveforms | Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, DC, Noise |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory | 4 user waveforms of 16,384 points each |
| Vertical Resolution | 12 bits |
| Sampling Rate | 16 MS/s |
| User Waveform Presets | USR1: Sin (X)/X, USR2: Double Exponential Pulse, USR3: Damped Sine Wave, USR4: NRZ Random Signal |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Frequency Range | 10 mHz to 16 MHz |
| Square Frequency Range | 10 mHz to 16 MHz |
| Pulse Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 16 MHz |
| Triangle/Ramp Frequency Range | 10 mHz to 100 kHz |
| Noise Bandwidth | 8 MHz |
| Arbitrary Waveform Frequency Range | 10 mHz to 1.6 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 10 mHz or 7 digits |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±50 ppm |
Pulse & Square Wave Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise/Fall Time | ≤ 20 ns |
| Pulse Width Range | 30 ns to 999 s |
Amplitude and Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω) | 50 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit) | 100 mVp-p to 20 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Resolution | 3 digits |
| DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω) | ±5 V |
| DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit) | ±10 V |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, FSK |
| AM Modulation Depth | 0% to 100% |
| FM Deviation Range | 10 mHz to 8 MHz (Sine, Square, Pulse); 10 mHz to 50 kHz (Triangle, Ramp) |
| FSK Rate (Internal) | 1 mHz to 50 kHz |
| Sweep Type | Linear, Logarithmic |
| Sweep Time Range | 1 ms to 500 s |
| Burst Count Range | 1 to 60,000 cycles |
| Burst Type | Triggered, Gated |
Clock, Trigger, and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Trigger Sources | Internal, External, Manual |
Software & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Direct Waveform Loading | Load waveforms directly from selected Tektronix digital oscilloscopes via GPIB |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Flatness | ±0.15 dB (up to 100 kHz), ±0.2 dB (100 kHz to 1 MHz), ±0.5 dB (1 MHz to 16 MHz) |
| Harmonic Distortion | <-65 dBc (DC to 20 kHz), <-60 dBc (20 kHz to 100 kHz), <-45 dBc (100 kHz to 1 MHz), <-35 dBc (1 MHz to 16 MHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.05% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p) |
| Spurious Distortion | <-65 dBc (DC to 1 MHz), <-55 dBc (1 MHz to 16 MHz) |
| Phase Noise | <-110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (10 MHz output) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sync Output Level | TTL compatible into >50 Ω |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External Trigger Maximum Input Voltage | ±10 V |
| External Trigger Minimum Pulse Width | 100 ns |
| External AM Modulation Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External AM Modulation Input Level | ±5 V for 100% modulation |
| Reference Clock Input Impedance | 1 kΩ |
| Reference Clock Input Level Range | 1 Vp-p to 10 Vp-p |
| Reference Clock Output Level | 1 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| Reference Clock Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,000 m |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | UL3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
Technology
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)
Applications
Electronic Test and Measurement
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