AFG3252

The Tektronix AFG3252 is a dual-channel 240 MHz Arbitrary/Function Generator from the AFG3000 Series, featuring a high 2 GS/s sample rate, 14-bit vertical resolution, and a stable ±1 ppm/year internal time base. Built to deliver exceptional performance and versatile waveform generation, it features a 5.6-inch color display and integrates seamlessly with ArbExpress software for intuitive waveform editing and creation.

Arbitrary Waveform Generation Function Generation Signal Generation

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	USB Host (front panel), USB Device (rear panel), LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX), GPIB
Display	5.6 in (142 mm) Color TFT LCD, 320 × 240 resolution

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, or 115 V AC, 360 to 440 Hz; < 120 W consumption
Operating Temperature	0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	329.6 mm × 156.3 mm × 168.0 mm
Weight	4.5 kg

Core Specifications

Parameter	Value
Number of Channels	2
Max Frequency (Sine)	240 MHz
Max Frequency (Square)	120 MHz
Max Frequency (Pulse)	120 MHz
Max Frequency (Ramp)	2.4 MHz
Sampling Rate	2.0 GS/s
Vertical Resolution	14 bits
Frequency Accuracy	±1 ppm / year

Standard Waveform Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Waveform Types	Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Gaussian, Lorentz, Haversine, Arbitrary
Sine Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.2% (10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Vp-p)
Square/Pulse Rise/Fall Time	≤ 2.5 ns
Square/Pulse Overshoot	< 5%
Pulse Width Range	4.00 ns to 999.99 s
Ramp Linearity	≤ 0.1% (at 10% to 90% amplitude, 1 kHz)

Arbitrary Waveform Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Waveform Editing Software Support	ArbExpress

Modulation, Sweep, and Burst

Parameter	Value
Modulation Types	AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM, Sweep, Burst
Internal Modulation Source Frequency	2 mHz to 50.00 kHz
Sweep Type	Linear, Logarithmic
Sweep Time Range	1 ms to 300 s
Sweep Trigger Sources	Internal, External, Manual
Burst Count Range	1 to 1,000,000 cycles, or Infinite
Burst Types	Triggered, Gated

Inputs and Outputs

Parameter	Value
Main Output Connectors	BNC (front panel)
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω, ≤200 MHz)	50 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p
Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω, >200 MHz to 240 MHz)	50 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p
Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit, ≤200 MHz)	100 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p
Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit, >200 MHz to 240 MHz)	100 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p
Amplitude Accuracy	±(1% of setting + 1 mV) at 1 kHz, 50 Ω, no DC offset
DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω, ≤200 MHz)	±2.5 Vpk (limit: \|Voffset\| + Vp-p/2 ≤ 2.5 V)
DC Offset Accuracy	±(1% of \|setting\| + 5 mV + 0.5% of amplitude)
Trigger/Gate/Burst Input	TTL compatible, minimum pulse width 100 ns
Trigger Output	TTL compatible, impedance 50 Ω

System Connectivity and Control

Parameter	Value
Programming Language	SCPI-compliant

Display and User Interface

Parameter	Value
Menu Languages	English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian

Environmental and Safety

Parameter	Value
Storage Temperature Range	-30 °C to +70 °C
Operating Humidity Range	0 to 40 °C: ≤ 80% RH; 40 to 50 °C: ≤ 60% RH
Operating Altitude	Up to 3,000 m (10,000 feet)
Warm-up Time	20 minutes
Safety Certification Standards	UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
EMC Compliance Standards	EN 61326-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

Frequency

Parameter	Value
Noise Bandwidth (-3 dB)	240 MHz
Maximum Frequency (Arbitrary)	120 MHz
Pulse Period Range	8.33 ns to 1000 s

Performance

Parameter	Value
Pulse Jitter (RMS)	<100 ps (typical)
Amplitude Resolution	0.1 mVp-p, 0.1 mVrms, 1 mV, 0.1 dBm or 4 digits
Phase Resolution	0.01°
DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit, ≤200 MHz)	±5 V
DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω, >200 MHz to 240 MHz)	±1 V
DC Offset Range (into Open Circuit, >200 MHz to 240 MHz)	±2 V

Inputs & Outputs

Parameter	Value
External Reference Input Impedance	1 kΩ (typical)
External Reference Input Frequency	10 MHz
Reference Output Impedance	50 Ω
Reference Output Amplitude	1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω
External Add Input Impedance	50 Ω
External Trigger Input Level	TTL compatible
External Trigger Input Impedance	10 kΩ
Trigger Output Level	TTL compatible (into >1 kΩ)
Trigger Output Impedance	50 Ω

Modulation

Parameter	Value
AM Modulation Depth Range	0.0% to 120.0%
FSK Key Rate Range	2 mHz to 1 MHz
PWM Deviation Range	0.0% to 50.0% of pulse period
AM Modulation Source Frequency Range (Internal)	2 mHz to 50.00 kHz
PWM Frequency Range (Internal)	2 mHz to 50.00 kHz

Sweep & Trigger

Parameter	Value
Internal Trigger Rate Range	1.0 μs to 500.0 s

Power

Parameter	Value
Maximum Power Consumption	120 W

Waveform Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Noise Waveform Maximum Frequency	240 MHz
Sine Waveform Flatness (<5 MHz, 1 Vp-p)	±0.15 dB
Sine Waveform Flatness (5 MHz to 25 MHz, 1 Vp-p)	±0.3 dB
Sine Waveform Flatness (25 MHz to 100 MHz, 1 Vp-p)	±0.5 dB

Frequency Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Internal Reference Temperature Stability	±1 ppm (0 °C to 50 °C)
Internal Reference Aging Stability	±1 ppm per year

Main Outputs

Parameter	Value
Output Short-Circuit Protection	Continuous

Technology

Arbitrary Function Generator

Applications

Electronic Design and Test, Sensor Simulation, Functional Test, Education and Training