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AWG5002

TektronixArbitrary

The Tektronix AWG5002 is a 2-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator from the AWG5000 Series. It combines a 14-bit digital-to-analog converter with sample rates up to 600 MS/s, allowing for highly accurate mixed-signal, RF, and high-speed digital pattern generation.

Digital Pattern GenerationRF and MicrowaveReceiver TestingSignal Generation

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB 2.0 (6 ports), LAN (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet), GPIB (IEEE-488.2), VGA, PS/2
Display10.4-inch TFT color LCD touch screen, 1024 × 768 (XGA)
Warm-up Time20 minutes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, 450 W maximum
Operating Temperature10 to 40
Dimensions (W×H×D)457 × 245 × 462
Weight19.5
Cooling Clearance150 mm (6 in) on rear and sides

Channel Configuration & Core Architecture

ParameterValue
Number of Channels2
DAC Resolution14 bits
Sampling Rate10 MS/s to 600 MS/s
Sampling Rate Resolution8 digits
Run ModesContinuous, Triggered, Gated, Sequence
Output ConfigurationDifferential or Single-ended

Arbitrary Waveform Performance

ParameterValue
Waveform Memory Depth16 Mpoints per channel (32 Mpoints with Option 01)
Minimum Segment Length1 point
Waveform Granularity1 point
Analog Bandwidth (Normal Output)110 MHz (-3 dB)
Analog Bandwidth (Direct Output)150 MHz (-3 dB)
Rise/Fall Time (Normal Output)< 3.2 ns (10% to 90%)
Rise/Fall Time (Direct Output)< 2.3 ns (10% to 90%)
Overshoot (Normal Output)< 3%
Overshoot (Direct Output)< 10%
Total Jitter150 ps (typical)

Standard Waveform Performance

ParameterValue
Standard Waveform ShapesSine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Sinc, Exponential Decay, Gaussian, Noise
Sine Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)-70 dBc at 1 MHz, -62 dBc at 10 MHz, -50 dBc at 50 MHz (typical)
Sine Harmonic Distortion<-55 dBc at 1 MHz, <-45 dBc at 10 MHz, <-37 dBc at 50 MHz
Sine Phase Noise-110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (10 MHz, typical)

Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω
Amplitude Range (Normal Output)50 mVp-p to 2.0 Vp-p (into 50 Ω)
Amplitude Range (Direct Output)50 mVp-p to 1.0 Vp-p (into 50 Ω)
Amplitude Accuracy±(1.5% of amplitude + 2 mV)
Amplitude Resolution1 mV
DC Offset Range (Normal Output)-1.0 V to +1.0 V (into 50 Ω)
DC Offset Accuracy±(2.0% of offset + 10 mV)
DC Offset Resolution1 mV
Filters20 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz (Bessel low-pass)
Channel-to-Channel Delay Range-5 ns to 5 ns
Channel-to-Channel Delay Resolution10 ps

Sequencing & Modulation

ParameterValue
Maximum Number of Sequence Steps8000
Maximum Loop Count1 to 65536
Sequence Advance ModesAuto, Trigger, Event

Trigger & Synchronization

ParameterValue
Trigger SourcesExternal, Internal, Manual
External Trigger Input Impedance1 kΩ or 50 Ω
External Trigger Threshold Range-5.0 V to +5.0 V
External Trigger Threshold Resolution0.1 V
External Trigger Minimum Pulse Width20 ns
Trigger Jitter< 150 ps RMS (typical)
Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy±1 ppm
Internal Reference Aging Rate±1 ppm per year
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 MHz (within ±10 ppm)
External Reference Input Range0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p (into 50 Ω)
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Reference Output Amplitude1.2 Vp-p (into 50 Ω)
Marker Outputs2 per channel
Marker Output Amplitude-1.0 V to 2.4 V (into 50 Ω)
Marker Output Rise/Fall Time< 150 ps (20% to 80%)

System Connectivity & Control

ParameterValue
Front Panel ControlsRotary knob, keypad, touch screen
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional
Internal Hard Drive Capacity≥ 80 GB
Optical DriveCD-R/W or DVD-R/W
USB Ports6 × USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear)
LAN Interface10/100/1000 Base-T (RJ-45)
GPIB InterfaceIEEE-488.2
Video OutputVGA (D-sub 15-pin)
Keyboard/Mouse ConnectorsPS/2
Auxiliary InputsExternal Trigger, 10 MHz Reference In, Event Input, ADD Input

Power & Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity Range5% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet)
Storage AltitudeUp to 12,192 meters (40,000 feet)

Physical Characteristics & Compliance

ParameterValue
Form FactorBenchtop (rackmount kit available)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)EC Council Directive 2004/108/EC, EN61326
Safety CertificationsUL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1

Clock

ParameterValue
External Clock Input Frequency10 MHz to 600 MHz
External Clock Input Amplitude0.2 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p
External Clock Input Impedance50 Ω, AC coupled

Auxiliary Inputs

ParameterValue
External Add Input Impedance50 Ω, DC coupled
External Add Input Range-1.0 V to +1.0 V
External Add Input BandwidthDC to 30 MHz (-3 dB)

Digital Outputs (Option 03)

ParameterValue
Digital Channels (Option 03)28 bits (14 bits per channel)
Digital Interface Level (Option 03)LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling)
Digital Connector Type (Option 03)68-pin MDR (Mini D-Ribbon)

Marker Outputs

ParameterValue
Marker Delay Range-5 ns to +5 ns (relative to analog output)
Marker Delay Resolution10 ps

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Vibration0.27 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz
Non-operating Vibration2.28 Grms, 5 Hz to 500 Hz

Waveform Generation

ParameterValue
Waveform Memory (Option 01)32 Mpoints/channel

Auxiliary Outputs

ParameterValue
Trigger Output Impedance50 Ω
Trigger Output Level> 1.0 V into 50 Ω

Software & Control

ParameterValue
Included SoftwareArbExpress Waveform Utility

Maintenance

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval1 year

Technology

Arbitrary Waveform Generation

Applications

Mixed signal, IQ, and IF signal generation; receiver stress testing; wireless/telecom research