The Tektronix AWG7102 is a high-performance arbitrary waveform generator from the AWG7000 Series, delivering dual-channel signal generation with sample rates up to 10 GS/s per channel (and up to 20 GS/s interleaved). It offers superior signal fidelity with direct AC-coupled analog outputs, variable marker outputs, and sophisticated sequencing capabilities to resolve challenging design, characterization, and debugging tasks in high-speed digital, RF, and communications systems.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.4-inch XGA color TFT touch screen, 1024 x 768 resolution |
| Recommended Calibration Interval | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, 450 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40 |
Channel and Signal Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| DAC Resolution | 10-bit (without marker outputs) or 8-bit (with 2 marker outputs per channel) |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 10 GS/s (standard), 20 GS/s (interleaved) |
| Interleaving Support | Yes (with Option 06) |
| Analog Bandwidth | 3.5 GHz (standard) / 5.0 GHz (interleaved) |
| Waveform Memory Depth | 32 M points per channel (64 M points with Option 01) |
Waveform and Sequencing Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sequence Length | 1 to 16,000 steps |
| Sequence Loop Count | 1 to 65,536 or infinite |
| Conditional Jump Triggering | Yes (via Event Input or Software) |
| Waveform Execution Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Sequence |
Analog Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Types | Differential or Single-ended |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Output Amplitude Range (Direct) | 50 mVp-p to 1.0 Vp-p (single-ended), 100 mVp-p to 2.0 Vp-p (differential) |
| Rise and Fall Time (Direct Output) | 45 ps (20% to 80%, typical) |
| Inter-channel Skew Control Range | +/-100 ps |
| Inter-channel Skew Control Resolution | 1 ps |
Auxiliary and Marker Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Marker Outputs per Channel | 2 (available in 8-bit vertical resolution mode) |
| Total Marker Outputs | 4 (2 per channel) |
| Marker Rise and Fall Time | 45 ps (20% to 80%) |
Clock and Reference Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Clock Input Frequency Range | 5 GHz to 10 GHz |
Trigger and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ohms or 1 kOhm |
| Trigger Input Threshold Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Trigger Input Threshold Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
| Event Input Connector | 9-pin D-sub (rear panel) |
| Event Input Threshold Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Event Input Impedance | 1 kOhm |
| Event Input Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Interface Speed | 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet |
Software and Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Embedded Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
Power and Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop (rackmount kit available) |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft) |
Options & Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 01 Memory Expansion | 64 Mpoints per channel |
| Option 06 Interleaved Output | Enables up to 20 GS/s sampling rate on Channel 1 |
| Option 08 Fast Frame | Option 08 Fast Sequence |
Marker Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Clock Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω, AC-coupled |
| External Clock Input Amplitude Range | 0.4 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
| Reference Output Amplitude | 1.2 Vp-p (into 50 Ω) |
| 10 MHz Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω, AC-coupled |
| 10 MHz Reference Input Amplitude Range | 0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 450 W (maximum) |
Markers
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Output Availability | Available in 8-bit resolution mode only (disabled in 10-bit mode) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input Voltage Range | 100 V to 240 V AC |
| Power Input Frequency Range | 47 Hz to 63 Hz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.27 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-operating Vibration | 2.28 g RMS (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
Technology
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)
Applications
High-speed digital, RF, and serial data signal generation, characterization, and debugging