The Tektronix AWG710 is a high-performance single-channel arbitrary waveform generator designed for generating high-speed, wideband digital and analog signals. Featuring a sample rate up to 4.0 GS/s, 8-bit vertical resolution, and a memory depth of 16.2 Mpoints, it is suitable for advanced communications, radar, and semiconductor testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10BASE-T), RS-232, Parallel, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse |
| Display | 10.4-inch color TFT LCD, 640 × 480 pixels |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V AC, 47 Hz to 63 Hz, max. 360 W |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 422 mm × 266 mm × 541 mm |
| Weight | 22.0 |
Channel Configuration & Core Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| DAC Resolution | 8-bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 4.0 GS/s |
| Sample Rate Range | 10.0 MS/s to 4.0 GS/s |
| Run Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Enhanced |
Arbitrary Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Waveform Memory Depth | 16,200,000 points |
| Minimum Segment Length | 960 points |
| Waveform Granularity | 4 points |
| Analog Bandwidth (Direct Out) | 1.0 GHz (typical, 3 dB) |
| Analog Bandwidth (DC Out) | 500 MHz (typical, 3 dB) |
| Rise/Fall Time (Direct Out) | ≤ 280 ps (10% to 90%) |
| Rise/Fall Time (DC Out) | ≤ 480 ps (10% to 90%) |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Range (Direct Out) | 20 mVp-p to 1.0 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Range (DC Out) | 20 mVp-p to 2.0 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| DC Offset Range (DC Out) | -1.0 V to +1.0 V into 50 Ω |
| Marker Outputs | 2 channels (Marker 1, Marker 2) |
| Marker Output Amplitude | Hi: 1.0 V into 50 Ω, Lo: 0 V into 50 Ω |
Trigger & Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 1 kΩ |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Range | 0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p |
| Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Clock Input Level | 0.4 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
System Connectivity & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB |
| Internal Storage | SCSI Hard Disk Drive |
Power & Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m |
Physical Characteristics & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) | Direct Out (at 4 GS/s): -55 dBc @ 1 MHz, -55 dBc @ 10 MHz, -50 dBc @ 100 MHz, -40 dBc @ 500 MHz, -35 dBc @ 1 GHz; DC Out (at 4 GS/s, 1 Vp-p): -45 dBc @ 100 MHz |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious | -55 dBc (DC to 2 GHz, typical) |
| Phase Noise | -90 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (100 MHz output, typical) |
| Random Jitter | 4 ps rms (typical) |
Trigger Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Level Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Trigger Resolution | 0.1 V |
| Trigger Threshold Accuracy | ±(5% of setting + 0.1 V) |
| Trigger Minimum Pulse Width | 5 ns |
| Trigger Delay to Output | 380 ns (typical) |
| Trigger Jitter | 150 ps (typical) |
Auxiliary Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Add Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Add Input Range | ±1.0 V (DC to 100 MHz) |
| Reference Out Amplitude | 1.2 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
| Clock Out Amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p into 50 Ω |
Marker Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Delay (Direct Out) | 3.5 ns (typical) |
| Marker Delay (DC Out) | 6.0 ns (typical) |
| Marker Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Marker Output Rise/Fall Time | < 150 ps (20% to 80%) |
| Marker Output Level Range (High) | -1.0 V to 2.4 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Marker Output Level Range (Low) | -1.2 V to 2.2 V (into 50 Ω) |
Compliance & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | UL 3111-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 55011 Class A, EN 50082-1, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A |
Auxiliary Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| ADD Input Bandwidth | DC to > 100 MHz (-3 dB) |
| ADD Input Gain | 0.1 (±10%) into 50 Ω |
| Analog Output Connector | SMA, female |
| Marker Output Connector | SMA, female |
| Clock Output Connector | SMA, female |
| External Clock Input Connector | SMA, female |
| Trigger Input Connector | BNC, female |
| ADD Input Connector | BNC, female |
Sequencer
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sequence Length | 1 to 8,000 steps |
| Sequence Loop Count | 1 to 65,536 or infinite |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DC Out Amplitude Accuracy | ±(2.0% of amplitude + 2 mV) at 0 V offset |
| DC Out Offset Accuracy | ±(2.0% of offset + 10 mV) at 50 mV amplitude |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration (Operating) | 0.27 g RMS (3 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Shock (Non-operating) | 30 G (half-sine, 11 ms) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 380 VA |
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