The Tektronix AWG5012B is a high-performance 2-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator from the AWG5000B series, offering a 14-bit DAC resolution, up to 1.2 GS/s sample rate, and up to 32 M points memory depth. Designed to meet the challenging signal stimulus demands of wireless baseband and high-speed digital designs, it features an integrated Windows XP PC platform with digital data outputs and variable-level markers.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB, LAN, GPIB |
| Display | 10.4-inch LCD touch screen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 429 mm × 245 mm × 460 mm |
| Weight | 19.5 |
Channel Configuration & Core Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| DAC Resolution | 14 bits |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.2 GS/s |
| Signal Outputs | Differential or Single-ended |
| Digital Data Outputs | 28 bits (Ch1 / Ch2) |
Arbitrary Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Memory Depth | 16 M points (standard), up to 32 M points (with Option 01) |
| Effective RF Frequency Output | 370 MHz |
| Rise/Fall Time | 0.95 ns (10% to 90%) at 0.6 Vp-p |
| Edge Timing Shift Control Resolution | 80 ps |
Standard Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | 80 dBc (1 MHz), 64 dBc (10 MHz) |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range (Single-ended) | Up to 2.25 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Range (Differential) | Up to 4.5 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Inter-Channel Skew Control Range | ±5 ns |
| Inter-Channel Skew Control Resolution | 10 ps |
| Digital Data Output Amplitude | Up to 3.7 Vp-p single-ended into 50 Ω |
| Digital Data Output Rise/Fall Time | 300 ps (20% to 80%) at 0 to 1 V |
Sequencing & Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Sequence Steps | 8,000 steps |
| Waveform Loops | Infinite |
Trigger & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Outputs | 4 (2 per channel) |
| Marker Output Amplitude | Up to 3.7 Vp-p single-ended into 50 Ω |
| Marker Rise/Fall Time | 300 ps (20% to 80%) at 0 to 1 V |
| Marker Delay Control Range | Up to 1 ns |
| Marker Delay Control Resolution | 50 ps |
System Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP |
| Storage | Removable Hard Disk Drive |
| Optical Drive | Built-in DVD |
Operating Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Run Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Sequence |
Clock & Sampling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sampling Frequency Accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| Sampling Frequency Resolution | 8 digits |
Waveform Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Waveform Length | 1 point |
| Waveform Granularity | 1 point |
Trigger & Event Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Impedance | 1 k̤ or 50 ̤ (switchable) |
| Trigger Threshold Range | -5.0 V to 5.0 V (1 k̤), -2.0 V to 2.0 V (50 ̤) |
| Trigger Threshold Resolution | 0.1 V |
External Reference Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 MHz (within ±10 ppm) |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Reference Input Amplitude | 0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonic Distortion | <-45 dBc (at 1.2 GS/s, 10 MHz, standard output) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious | <-70 dBc (at 1.2 GS/s, up to 600 MHz, standard output) |
| Phase Noise | -110 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (typical, 10 MHz carrier) |
Sequence Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sequence Repeat Counter Range | 1 to 65,536 or Infinite |
Time Domain Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Random Jitter | 5 ps RMS (typical) |
| Total Jitter | 50 ps p-p (typical) |
Analog Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Low-pass Filters | 20 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, or Through |
Clock & Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Clock Input Frequency | 10 MHz to 1.2 GHz |
| External Clock Input Amplitude | 0.2 Vp-p to 1.5 Vp-p |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| 10 MHz Reference Output Amplitude | 1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| 10 MHz Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ADD Input Bandwidth | DC to 100 MHz |
| ADD Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| ADD Input Amplitude Range | ±1.0 V |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Port | 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| GPIB Port | IEEE 488.2 compatible |
| Front USB Ports | 2 × USB 2.0 |
| Rear USB Ports | 4 × USB 2.0 |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,000 m (40,000 ft) |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 10.4 in. |
| Display Resolution | 1024 × 768 (XGA) |
| Touch Screen | Integrated |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Delay to Output | 245 ns (typical) |
| Trigger Minimum Pulse Width | 10 ns |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generation
Applications
Wireless baseband I/Q communication, digital consumer product design, data conversion equipment testing, and semiconductor validation
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