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AWG70002A

TektronixArbitrary

The Tektronix AWG70002A is an advanced, high-performance arbitrary waveform generator within the AWG70000A Series. It delivers exceptional performance with sample rates up to 25 GS/s, 10-bit vertical resolution, and two analog channels, enabling exact signal generation for high-frequency applications.

RF and MicrowaveSignal GenerationSignal Integrity

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display6.5-inch (165 mm) diagonal LED backlit touchscreen, 1024 × 768 XGA

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 450 W maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)460.5 mm × 153.6 mm × 462.2 mm
Weight16.8 kg

Channel Configuration & Core Architecture

ParameterValue
Number of Channels2
DAC Sample Rate1.5 kS/s - 25 GS/s
DAC Resolution10 bit (no markers selected) or 8 bit (markers selected)
Signal OutputsDifferential, SMA (front panel)

Arbitrary Waveform Performance

ParameterValue
Waveform Memory Depth8 GSample (standard waveform length to 2 GSamples, Extended memory to 8 GSamples)
Analog Bandwidth13.5 GHz
Rise/Fall Time (Tr/Tf)<22 ps
Sampling Clock ResolutionUp to 8 digits
Sin(x)/x Rolloff (-3 dB)11.1 GHz

Standard Waveform Performance

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Frequency10 GHz
SFDR (at 100 MHz)-80 dBc
SFDR (DC to 1 GHz)-63 dBc

Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Amplitude Range-8 dBm to -2 dBm
Channel-to-channel skew±5 ps

Auxiliary Outputs

ParameterValue
Marker Outputs4 (2 per channel)
Marker Output ConnectorSMA (rear panel)
Marker Rise and Fall Time< 45 ps (20% to 80%)
Marker Output Level-1.1 V to 1.5 V into 50 Ω

Auxiliary Inputs

ParameterValue
Trigger Input Impedance50 Ω or 1 kΩ
Trigger Input Threshold-5.0 V to 5.0 V

Clocking & Reference

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequency10 MHz, 20 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz (±10 ppm)
External Reference Input Amplitude-5 dBm to +10 dBm

Timing & Skew

ParameterValue
Skew Adjust Range±2 ns
Skew Adjust Resolution10 fs

System & Control

ParameterValue
Internal PC Operating SystemWindows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 7 (64-bit)
Internal Storage512 GB Solid State Drive (removable)
Internal RAM32 GB DDR3 SDRAM

Environmental

ParameterValue
Non-operating Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Humidity5% to 80% RH (up to 30 °C), 5% to 45% RH (30 °C to 50 °C)
Operating AltitudeUp to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Non-operating AltitudeUp to 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

Analog Outputs

ParameterValue
Analog Output ConnectorSMA female
Output CouplingDC-coupled (standard), AC-coupled (with Option AC)

Performance

ParameterValue
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)6.2 bits @ 1 GHz (typical), 5.5 bits @ 5 GHz (typical), 4.8 bits @ 9.9 GHz (typical)

Clock & Reference

ParameterValue
External Clock Input ConnectorSMA female (rear panel)
External Clock Input Impedance50 Ω, AC-coupled
External Clock Input Frequency10 GHz to 12.5 GHz
External Clock Input Amplitude+2 dBm to +10 dBm
External Reference Input ConnectorBNC (rear panel)
External Reference Input Impedance50 Ω, AC-coupled
Reference Output ConnectorBNC (rear panel)
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Reference Output Amplitude1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω (+5 dBm typical)

Trigger

ParameterValue
Trigger Input ConnectorBNC (front panel)
Trigger Minimum Pulse Width20 ns

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Cooling Clearance101 mm (4 in) rear, 50 mm (2 in) sides

Technology

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Applications

Defense electronics, high-speed serial, optical networking, and advanced research

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