The Tektronix AWG7122B is an advanced Arbitrary Waveform Generator from the AWG7000B Series, designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-speed serial communications and wideband RF applications. Featuring dual output channels, a standard sample rate of up to 12 GS/s (interleaving up to 24 GS/s), and up to 10-bit vertical resolution, the AWG7122B provides unmatched signal synthesis capabilities, extreme timing accuracy with minimal jitter, and flexible sequencing for complex electronic design verification, characterization, and debugging.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet), 6x USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear), DVI-D, VGA, PS/2, Audio (Line In, Line Out, Mic) |
| Display | 10.4-inch color TFT-LCD, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, with integrated touch screen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, power consumption 450 W maximum |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 435 mm x 245 mm x 462 mm |
| Weight | 19.5 kg |
Channel Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Interleave Mode Support | Yes (with Option 06, combines 2 channels into 1) |
| Output Type | Differential or Single-Ended |
| Output Connector Type | SMA (front panel) |
Sampling & Resolution
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Sample Rate | 10 MS/s to 12 GS/s |
| Interleaved Sample Rate | 12 GS/s to 24 GS/s (with Option 06) |
| DAC Resolution (Without Markers) | 10 bits |
| DAC Resolution (With Markers) | 8 bits |
Waveform Memory & Sequencing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Record Length | 32.4 MSamples per channel (32,400,000 points) |
| Maximum Record Length | 64.8 MSamples per channel (64,800,000 points, with Option 01) |
| Minimum Waveform Length (Standard Mode) | 240 points |
| Minimum Waveform Length (Interleaved Mode) | 480 points |
| Waveform Granularity (Standard Mode) | 1 point |
| Waveform Granularity (Interleaved Mode) | 2 points |
| Maximum Number of Waveforms | 32,000 |
| Sequence Steps | 1 to 16,000 steps |
| Sequence Loop Counter | 1 to 65,536 or Infinite |
| Sub-sequencing Levels | 1 (no nesting) |
Analog Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Amplitude Range (Normal Path, Differential) | 50 mVp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (Normal Path, Single-Ended) | 50 mVp-p to 1.0 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (Direct Path, Differential) | 50 mVp-p to 1.0 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Range (Direct Path, Single-Ended) | 50 mVp-p to 0.5 Vp-p |
| Amplitude Resolution | 1 mV |
| Analog Bandwidth (Direct Path) | 5.0 GHz (7.5 GHz with Option 06) |
| Analog Bandwidth (Normal Path) | 3.5 GHz (5.3 GHz with Option 06) |
| Rise/Fall Time (Direct Path, 20% to 80%) | 35 ps (typical, at 0.5 Vp-p) |
| Rise/Fall Time (Normal Path, 20% to 80%) | 45 ps (typical, at 1.0 Vp-p) |
| Inter-channel Skew Control Range | ±100 ps |
| Inter-channel Skew Control Resolution | 1 ps |
| Delay Control Range | -150 ps to 150 ps (with Option 02 or Option 06) |
| Delay Control Resolution | 100 fs (with Option 02 or Option 06) |
| Edge Timing Shift Control Resolution | 100 fs (with Option 02 or Option 06) |
Signal Purity & Spectral Quality
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Jitter (Direct Path) | 20 ps p-p (typical, at 10^-12 BER) |
| Total Jitter (Normal Path) | 30 ps p-p (typical, at 10^-12 BER) |
| Effective RF Frequency Output | 9.6 GHz |
Run Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Run Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Sequence |
Clock & Reference System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Clock Frequency Accuracy | ±1 ppm |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 MHz (within ±0.2 ppm) |
| External Reference Input Amplitude | 0.2 Vp-p to 3.0 Vp-p, 50 ohms |
| External Clock Input Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 12 GHz |
| External Clock Input Amplitude | 0.4 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p, 50 ohms |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Reference Output Amplitude | 1.2 Vp-p into 50 ohms (typical) |
Trigger & Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Impedance | 1 kilohm or 50 ohms |
| Trigger Input Threshold Voltage Range (50 Ohms) | -2.0 V to +2.0 V |
| Trigger Input Threshold Voltage Range (1 Kilohm) | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Marker Outputs per Channel | 2 (available at 8-bit resolution) |
| Marker Output Level Range | -1.0 V to +2.4 V into 50 ohms |
| Marker Output Amplitude Range | 0.5 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p into 50 ohms |
| Marker Output Rise/Fall Time (20% to 80%) | 45 ps (typical) |
| Marker Output Delay Control Range | 0 to 300 ps |
| Marker Output Delay Resolution | 1 ps |
Control, Connectivity & Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| Hard Drive Capacity | >=80 GB (removable SATA hard drive) |
| Built-in Optical Drive | DVD-RW |
| GPIB Interface Standard | IEEE 488.2 |
| Programming Language Compatibility | SCPI-compliant |
| Waveform Creation Software | ArbExpress, SerialXpress, RFXpress |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop (rackmountable with optional slide-out kit) |
| Dimensions (Height) | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Dimensions (Width) | 435 mm (17.1 inches) |
| Dimensions (Depth) | 462 mm (18.2 inches) |
| Cooling Clearance | Minimum 15 cm (6 inches) on rear and sides |
Environmental & Safety Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Non-operating Temperature Range | -20 to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 8% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) at up to 30 °C |
| Operating Altitude Limit | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 feet) |
| Non-operating Altitude Limit | Up to 12,192 m (40,000 feet) |
| Safety Standards | UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Standards | EN 61326, Class A; AS/NZS 2064 |
Ordering Options & Upgrades
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Upgrade Option | Option 01 (expands to 64.8 MSamples per channel) |
| Interleave Option | Option 06 (enables 24 GS/s operation on 1 channel) |
Power Supply
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 450 W maximum (450 VA) |
| Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 47 to 63 Hz |
Clocks & Auxiliary I/O
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Output Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 6.0 GHz |
| Clock Output Amplitude | 0.5 V p-p to 1.0 V p-p (into 50 Ω) |
| Event Input Connector | BNC (rear panel) |
| Event Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 1 kΩ (selectable) |
| Event Input Threshold Voltage Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Event Input Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
| Analog Add Input Bandwidth | DC to 100 MHz (typical) |
| Analog Add Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Analog Add Input Maximum Amplitude | ±1.0 V |
Triggering & Timing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Jitter | 50 ps p-p or less (typical) |
| Trigger Input Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
| Trigger Delay to Analog Output (Standard Mode) | 240 ns (typical) |
| Trigger Delay to Analog Output (Interleaved Mode) | 340 ns (typical, Option 06 dependent) |
Dynamic Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SFDR (Standard Mode, 6 GS/s, 100 MHz Output) | -50 dBc (typical, Normal Path) |
| SFDR (Standard Mode, 6 GS/s, 1 GHz Output) | -34 dBc (typical, Normal Path) |
| SFDR (Interleaved Mode, 12 GS/s, 1 GHz Output) | -40 dBc (typical, Normal Path, Option 06 dependent) |
| SFDR (Interleaved Mode, 12 GS/s, 2 GHz Output) | -35 dBc (typical, Normal Path, Option 06 dependent) |
| SFDR (Interleaved Mode, 12 GS/s, 3 GHz Output) | -30 dBc (typical, Normal Path, Option 06 dependent) |
| SFDR (Interleaved Mode, 12 GS/s, 4 GHz Output) | -28 dBc (typical, Normal Path, Option 06 dependent) |
| Phase Noise (10 MHz Output, 10 kHz Offset) | -130 dBc/Hz (typical) |
| Phase Noise (1 GHz Output, 10 kHz Offset) | -95 dBc/Hz (typical) |
| Harmonic Distortion (12 GS/s, 1 to 2 GHz, 1 V p-p) | <-35 dBc (typical, Normal Path) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (12 GS/s, Up to 6 GHz) | <-50 dBc (typical, Normal Path) |
Marker Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Random Jitter | 1.1 ps rms (typical) |
Interfaces & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| USB Ports | 6× USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 rear) |
| LAN Interface | 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) |
| Video Output | VGA (D-Sub 15-pin) |
| Keyboard/Mouse Ports | 2× PS/2 |
Environmental & Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Vibration | 0.33 Grms (5 to 500 Hz) |
| Non-Operating Vibration | 2.28 Grms (5 to 500 Hz) |
| Non-Operating Shock | 294 m/s² (30 G), 11 ms, half-sine |
Offset & Coupling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Normal Path Offset Range | -2.0 V to +2.0 V |
| Normal Path Offset Resolution | 1 mV |
| Normal Path Coupling | DC |
| Direct Path Coupling | AC |
Impedance & Coupling
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω (AC coupled) |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω (AC coupled) |
Trigger & Event System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Range | -5.0 V to +5.0 V |
| Internal Trigger Generator Period Range | 1.0 µs to 10.0 s |
| Internal Trigger Generator Period Resolution | 3 digits, 0.1 µs minimum |
Marker Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Output High Level Range | -1.4 V to +1.4 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Marker Output Low Level Range | -1.4 V to +1.4 V (into 50 Ω) |
Auxiliary Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Add Input Gain | 0.5 (Normal Path) |
Technology
Direct Synthesis (Arbitrary Waveform Generation)
Applications
High-Speed Serial Communication, Wideband RF Signal Generation, Disk Drive Testing, Academic Research