The Tektronix AWG2040 is a high-performance, single-channel arbitrary waveform generator belonging to the legacy AWG2000 series. Designed for high-speed digital design, signal simulation, and electronic testing, it features a 1.024 GS/s sample rate, 8-bit DAC resolution, and a standard waveform memory of 1 million points (expandable to 4 million points). This benchtop instrument supports both standard waveforms and complex arbitrary sequences, offering exceptional precision and analog bandwidth.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
| Display | 9-inch monochrome CRT (5.2 in x 3.9 in active area) |
| Warm-up Time | 20 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 250 V AC, 48 to 63 Hz, 300 W max |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 362 mm x 164 mm x 491 mm |
| Weight | 11.3 kg |
Channel Configuration & Core Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| DAC Resolution | 8 bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.024 GS/s |
| Minimum Sample Rate | 1.000000 MS/s |
| Run Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Waveform Advance |
Arbitrary Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveform Memory Depth | 1M words (1,024,000 points) |
| Maximum Waveform Memory Depth | 4M words (4,096,000 points, with Option 01) |
| Sample Rate Resolution | 7 digits |
| Analog Bandwidth | 350 MHz (direct output), 300 MHz (normal output) |
| Overshoot/Undershoot | < 10% (at 2 Vp-p) |
Standard Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveform Shapes | Arbitrary, Pulse, Ramp, Sine, Square, Triangle |
| Frequency Accuracy | 0.0001% (1 ppm) |
| Frequency Resolution | 7 digits |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω) | 20 mVp-p to 2 Vp-p |
| Offset Range | -1.000 V to +1.000 V |
| Maximum Output Voltage | +2.0 V |
| Minimum Output Voltage | -2.0 V |
| Filters | 10 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, and Thru (selectable) |
| Marker Output Levels | TTL compatible into 50 Ω (Low ≤ 0.4 V, High ≥ 2.0 V) |
| Marker Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Resolution | 1 mV |
| Offset Resolution | 1 mV |
Trigger & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Internal, External, Manual |
| Marker Outputs | 2 |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz |
System Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 9 in monochrome CRT |
| Display Area | 5.2 in x 3.9 in |
| Storage Drive | 3.5 in floppy drive (1.44 MB / 720 KB, MS-DOS compatible) |
Power & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage | 90 V AC to 250 V AC |
| AC Input Frequency | 48 Hz to 63 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 300 W (maximum) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
Physical Characteristics & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 01 | 4M word memory (4,194,304 words) |
| Option 03 | Digital Output |
| Option 09 | FFT Editor |
Trigger Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Trigger Level Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width | 15 ns |
External Clock & Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Clock Input Frequency | 10 MHz to 1.0 GHz |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
Sequencer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sequence Steps | 8000 |
| Sequence Repeat Count | 1 to 65,536 or Infinite |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | -60 dBc at 1 MHz, -50 dBc at 10 MHz, -40 dBc at 100 MHz, -35 dBc at 250 MHz |
| Phase Noise | <-90 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (10 MHz carrier) |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger-to-Output Latency | 105 ns (typical) |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generation
Applications
Electronic testing, high-speed digital design, signal simulation, and RF testing