The Tektronix CG5011 is a programmable calibration generator designed for the TM 5000 series mainframe system. It is specifically engineered for the precise calibration of modern oscilloscopes, providing high-accuracy voltage, time-mark, and leveled sine wave signals, as well as extremely fast pulse transitions using specialized remote heads.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | LED |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered via TM 5000 series mainframe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
Amplitude and Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage Range (1 MΩ Load) | 40 μV to 200 V |
| Voltage Range (50 Ω Load) | 40 μV to 5 V |
| DC Voltage Accuracy | ±(0.05% of setting + 5 μV) (1 MΩ load) |
| Amplitude Resolution | 4 digits |
| Square Wave Frequency | 1 kHz |
| Leveled Sine Wave Amplitude Range | 40 μV to 5.5 V p-p |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Marker Range | 1 ns to 5 s |
| Marker Sequence | 1-2-5 sequence |
| Leveled Sine Wave Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 110 MHz |
| Fast Edge Frequency Range | 100 Hz to 1 MHz |
Spectral Purity and Distortion
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rise Time (with Fast Edge Pulse Head) | ≤ 150 ps |
Power and Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | TM 5000 Series 3-Wide Plug-in |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input | 1 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz |
Signal Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Trigger Output Amplitude | ≥ 1 V into 50 Ω |
Fast Edge Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fast Edge Amplitude | 1 V (into 50 Ω) |
Time Mark Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Time Marker Shapes | Pulse (10 ns to 5 s), Sine wave (1 ns to 5 ns) |
Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1 MHz, 5 MHz, or 10 MHz |
Deviation Mode
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Deviation Range | ±9.9% (0.01% resolution) |
Technology
Calibration Signal Generation
Applications
Oscilloscope Calibration and Verification
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