AWG510

The Tektronix AWG510 is a high-performance Arbitrary Waveform Generator belonging to the AWG500 Series. It is designed to generate complex, real-world signals for applications such as disk drive testing, serial data communication, baseband/IF modulation, and biomedical simulations. Featuring a sample rate of up to 1 GS/s, 10-bit vertical resolution, and 4 MS of standard waveform memory, it provides sophisticated signal creation, editing, triggering, and real-time sequencing capabilities.

Arbitrary Waveform Generation RF and Microwave Signal Generation

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	GPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10Base-T RJ-45), PC Keyboard (PS/2), Floppy Drive (3.5-inch)
Display	9.5-inch color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 330 W max
Operating Temperature	10 to 40
Dimensions (W×H×D)	426 × 245 × 490
Weight	19.0 kg

Channel Configuration & Core Architecture

Parameter	Value
Number of Channels	1 (with complementary output)
DAC Resolution	10 bits
Maximum Sample Rate	1 GS/s
Minimum Sample Rate	50 kS/s
Run Modes	Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Enhanced

Arbitrary Waveform Performance

Parameter	Value
Waveform Memory Depth	4 MS (standard), 8 MS (with Option 01)
Minimum Waveform Length	32 points
Sample Rate Resolution	4 digits
Rise/Fall Time	≤ 1.5 ns (20% to 80% at 1 Vp-p)

Output Characteristics

Parameter	Value
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω)	20 mVp-p to 2 Vp-p
Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit)	40 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p
DC Offset Range (into 50 Ω)	-1.000 V to +1.000 V
DC Offset Resolution	1 mV
Amplitude Resolution	1 mV

Sequencing & Modulation

Parameter	Value
Maximum Number of Sequences	up to 8,000 steps
Maximum Loop Count	1 to 65,536 or infinite

Trigger & Synchronization

Parameter	Value
Trigger Sources	Internal, External, Manual
External Trigger Input Impedance	50 Ω or 1 kΩ
External Trigger Threshold Range	-5.0 V to +5.0 V
External Trigger Threshold Resolution	0.1 V
External Reference Input Frequency	10 MHz (within ±10 ppm)
External Reference Input Range	0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p
Reference Output Frequency	10 MHz
Reference Output Amplitude	1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω
Marker Outputs	2 (Marker 1, Marker 2)
Marker Output Amplitude	-1.0 V to +2.4 V into 50 Ω
Marker Output Resolution	0.05 V

System Connectivity & Control

Parameter	Value
Keyboard Connector	PS/2
Floppy Drive	3.5-inch, 1.44 MB MS-DOS format

Power & Environmental Specifications

Parameter	Value
Storage Temperature Range	-20 °C to 60 °C
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity Range	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)

Physical Characteristics & Compliance

Parameter	Value
Form Factor	Benchtop
Safety Certifications	UL 3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)	EN 55011, EN 50082-1

Performance

Parameter	Value
Normal Output Bandwidth	≥ 230 MHz (-3 dB)
Direct Output Bandwidth	≥ 1.0 GHz (-3 dB)
Direct Output Rise/Fall Time	≤ 280 ps (10% to 90%)
Waveform Length Increment	1 point
Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy	±1.0 ppm (10 °C to 40 °C)
Internal Reference Frequency Stability	±1.0 ppm/year

Spectral Purity

Parameter	Value
Normal Output Harmonic Distortion	≤ -50 dBc (at 1 GS/s, 10 MHz)
Direct Output Harmonic Distortion	≤ -40 dBc (at 1 GS/s, 10 MHz, 0.1 Vp-p)
Normal Output Non-Harmonic Spurious	≤ -58 dBc (at 1 GS/s, 10 MHz, excluding harmonics)
Direct Output Non-Harmonic Spurious	≤ -50 dBc (at 1 GS/s, 10 MHz, excluding harmonics)
Phase Noise	≤ -90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (10 MHz output, typical)

Clock & Reference

Parameter	Value
External Clock Input Frequency Range	10 MHz to 1.0 GHz
External Clock Input Amplitude Range	0.4 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p
External Clock Input Impedance	50 Ω (AC coupled)

Inputs & Outputs

Parameter	Value
Analog Add Input Impedance	50 Ω (DC coupled)
Analog Add Input Range	±1 V
Analog Add Input Bandwidth	DC to > 100 MHz
Marker Output Rise/Fall Time	≤ 400 ps (10% to 90%, into 50 Ω)
Marker to CH1 Delay Range	-1.0 ns to +2.5 ns
Marker to CH1 Delay Resolution	50 ps

Digital Outputs

Parameter	Value
Digital Data Outputs	10-bit (with Option 03)
Digital Data Output Level	ECL (differential, with Option 03)
Digital Data Output Connector	68-pin mini-D (with Option 03)

Storage

Parameter	Value
Internal Storage (Hard Disk)	≥ 2.1 GB IDE (production-date dependent)

Output Performance

Parameter	Value
Normal Output Amplitude Accuracy	±(1.5% of amplitude + 2 mV) at 1 MHz with 0 V offset
Normal Output DC Offset Accuracy	±(1.0% of offset + 10 mV) at 20 mV amplitude

Marker Outputs

Parameter	Value
Marker Output Impedance	50 Ω
Marker Output High Level Range	-1.0 V to +2.4 V (into 50 Ω)
Marker Output Low Level Range	-2.2 V to +1.2 V (into 50 Ω)

Sequencer

Parameter	Value
Maximum Sequence Steps	8,000

Trigger

Parameter	Value
External Trigger Minimum Pulse Width	10 ns

Options

Parameter	Value
Option 01 Waveform Memory Expansion	Increases waveform memory depth to 8 MS
Option 03 Digital Data Output	Provides 10-bit digital data output

Applications

Test and Measurement, Disk Drive Testing, Serial Communication, Baseband/IF Modulation Testing, Biomedical Simulations

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