AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Quick Start User Manual
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Quick Start User Manual
Arbitrary/Function Generators
Quick Start User Manual
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071-1631-03
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Quick Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Generate a Sine Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering the Instrument On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Change Instrument Settings at Power-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self Test and Self Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Local Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protect Your Instrument from Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floating Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protect Your DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Update Your Instrument Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equivalent Output Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5
6
6
7
8
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
18
21
23
23
24
25
26
27
28
30
31
33
33
34
Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generate a Pulse Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save/Recall Arbitrary Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generate an Arbitrary Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modify an Arbitrary Waveform (Edit Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generate Noise/DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generate a Burst Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sweep a Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modulate a Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals (dual-channel model only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set up Load Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Invert Waveform Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents
Add Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Signal (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Reference Clock (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synchronous Operation (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utility Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save/Recall Instrument Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ArbExpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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58
59
61
62
64
65
67
Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lissajous Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement of Filter Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motor Speed Control by Pulse-Width Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrier Null (Frequency Modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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82
83
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
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Environmental Considerations
Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
products end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of natural
resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials
are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product complies with the
European Unions requirements according to Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about
recycling about options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury Notification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
Environmental Considerations
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators along
with basic operations and concepts. For more detailed information, see the Reference Manual. The following instruments
are supported by this manual:
AFG3021B
AFG3022B
AFG3101
AFG3102
AFG3251
AFG3252
Documentation
The following table lists related documentation available for your arbitrary/function generator. The documentation is available on the Document CD and on the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/manuals).
Item
Purpose
Built-in Help
Location
?
Reference Manual
ArbExpress Software CD
Waveform creation
Import waveforms from oscilloscope
or PC
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Preface
Connect
power
Network
USB
The soft keys along the right side of the display are called bezel buttons in this manual. In other documents, they may also
be called option buttons or side-menu buttons.
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Quick Tutorial
Quick Tutorial
The quick tutorial shows beginning users how to generate a simple sine waveform. Follow these steps to get acquainted
with the basics of the instrument:
1. Turn on the arbitrary/function generator.
2. Connect the CH1 Output of the arbitrary/function generator and the oscilloscope input with a BNC cable.
3. Select a waveform.
4. Enable the signal output.
5. Observe a waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.
6. Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to select a waveform parameter.
7. Select Frequency as a parameter to be changed.
8. Change the frequency value using numeric keys.
9. Change the waveform parameters using the general purpose knob and the arrow keys.
For more task-oriented descriptions of basic operation, see Application Examples on page 73.
In addition to the quick tutorial for generating a sine waveform, this section describes how to access the help system of the
arbitrary/function generator.
Quick Tutorial
AFG3000 series
Oscilloscope
1
2
3. Push the front-panel Sine button, and
then push the Continuous button to
select a waveform.
0.5 s/div
200 mV/div
Quick Tutorial
Quick Tips
Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to quickly select a waveform parameter. See page 26 for usage of shortcut buttons.
You can also specify a waveform parameter by using bezel menu selection. This method does not use the front-panel
shortcut buttons.
When you specify a waveform parameter using the shortcut buttons or bezel menu selection, an active parameter is
displayed in green in the graph area. (See step 8 above.)
Quick Tutorial
Accessing Help
1. Push the front-panel Help button to
display the help screen.
3
4
2
Quick Tips
When you push the Help button, the instrument displays information about the last menu displayed on the screen. If
the topic uses more than one page, turn the general purpose knob to move from page to page within the topic.
Push the front-panel Help button, and then push the Index bezel button to display an Index page. Push the Page Up
or Page Down bezel button until you find the index page that contains the topic you want to view. Turn the general
purpose knob to highlight a help topic. Push the Show Topic button to display the topic.
You can select the language of the bezel menus and Help information. See page 11.
Getting Started
Getting Started
General Features
The following table and list describe the general features of AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators.
Model
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
Channel
1/2
1/2
1/2
Sine
25 MHz
100 MHz
240 MHz
Pulse
12.5 MHz
50 MHz
120 MHz
Memory
2 to 131,072
2 to 16,384
>16,384 to
131,072
2 to 16,384
>16,384 to
131,072
Sampling Rate
250 MS/s
1 GS/s
250 MS/s
2 GS/s
250 MS/s
Amplitude
10 Vp-p
10 Vp-p
5 Vp-p
Display
Monochrome/Color
Color
Color
Interface
Ground isolation
Synchronous operation
ArbExpress Software
Getting Started
Before Installation
Inspect the arbitrary/function generator carton for external damage. If the carton is damaged, notify the carrier.
Remove the arbitrary/function generator from its package and check that it has not been damaged in transit. Verify that the
carton contains the instrument and its standard accessories. Refer to Standard Accessories on page 7.
Operating Requirements
Environmental
1. Place the instrument on a cart or
bench, observing clearance requirements:
Sides: 50 mm (2 in)
Rear: 50 mm (2 in)
329.6 mm
AFG 3102
DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITR
ARY/FUNCTIONGENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
Function
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Run Mode
Continuous
Modulation
Sweep
Frequency/Period
Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Offset/Low
Burst
Duty/Width Leading/Trailing
Arb
Edit
Utility
More...
Save
Recall
156.3 mm
Help
Default
Trigger
Channel
Ch1 Ch2
Output
USB
Memory
Output
Output
Input
View
CAUTION. To ensure proper cooling, keep both sides of the instrument clear of obstructions.
100 V to 240 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
or 115 V, 360 Hz to 440 Hz
Power Consumption
Getting Started
Standard Accessories
Unpack the instrument and check that you received all items listed as Standard Accessories. Check the Tektronix Web site
(www.tektronix.com) for the most current information.
Accessory
071-1631-xx
(Option L1)1
071-1632-xx
French
071-1669-xx
071-1633-xx
071-1670-xx
1
071-1634-xx
071-1635-xx
L8) 1
071-1636-xx
071-1637-xx
1
071-1638-xx
063-3828-xx
063-3763-xx
071-1639-xx
AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Service Manual (a PDF file on the AFG3000
Series Document CD)
071-1640-xx
Power cord
North America (Option A0)
161-0066-00
161-0066-09
161-0066-10
161-0066-13
161-0154-00
161-0298-00
161-0304-00
1. These manuals contain a language overlay for the front panel controls.
Getting Started
Recommended Accessories
The following optional accessories are recommended for your instrument:
50 BNC cable, double-shielded, 250 cm (98 in) (Tektronix part number 012-1256-00)
NOTE. To ensure the EMC compliance listed in the Specifications, connect only high quality shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded connectors at both ends.
1
120
VA
AFG 3102
DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
Function
Sine
Run Mode
Continuous
Square
Ramp
Modulation
Sweep
Burst
Frequency/Period
Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Offset/Low
Duty/Width Leading/Trailing
Pulse
Arb
Edit
Utility
More...
Save
Recall
Help
Default
Trigger
Channel
Ch1 Ch2
Output
USB
Memory
Output
Output
Input
View
Power Off
1. Use the front-panel power button to
power off the instrument.
AFG 3102
DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
Function
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Run Mode
Continuous
Modulation
Sweep
Frequency/Period
Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Offset/Low
Burst
Duty/Width Leading/Trailing
Arb
Edit
Utility
More...
Save
Recall
Help
Default
Trigger
Channel
Ch1 Ch2
Output
USB
Memory
Output
Output
Input
View
Getting Started
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2
Default
Select Default to restore the default
settings when the instrument is
powered on.
Last
Select Last to restore the same settings as when the instrument was
last powered off.
Quick Tips
You can restore the instrument to its default settings at any time by pushing the front-panel Default button.
To restore the factory default settings, push the front-panel Utility > System bezel > Secure bezel buttons. Executing
the secure function will erase all the instrument setups and waveforms stored in the internal memory.
NOTE. When you set the power-on settings to Last, it is important to keep in mind that sometimes the instrument might not
output signals the next time you power on, depending on the instrument settings. For example, if Burst is selected as the
Run Mode and external trigger source is selected, the instrument will not output signals without receiving a trigger signal.
Getting Started
Diagnostics (Self test) Perform the self test to verify that your instrument is operating correctly.
Calibration (Self calibration) The self calibration mainly checks DC accuracy using the internal calibration routines.
NOTE. If you need to verify that the instrument meets the warranted specifications, do the complete set of performance
verification procedures provided in the Service Manual.
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2
4. To execute the instrument diagnostics,
push the Execute Diagnostics bezel
button.
To execute self calibration, push the
Execute Calibration bezel button.
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CAUTION. Do not power off the instrument while executing self calibration. If the power is turned off during self calibration,
data stored in the internal memory may be lost.
Quick Tips
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Before executing self calibration, ensure that the ambient temperature is between +20 C and +30 C (+68 F to
+86 F). Allow a 20 minute warm-up period before executing self calibration.
Perform self calibration at least once a year to maintain DC accuracy. It is recommended that the self calibration should
be performed along with a periodic check.
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2. Push the Language bezel button.
Quick Tips
When you power on the instrument for the first time, English is selected by default. After you select a desired language,
all the bezel menus, pop-up messages, and built-in help are displayed in the specified language. The main display area
(see page 24) is not translated.
Use the front panel overlay that corresponds to each local language.
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Input
Output
Do not mistake Output connectors for Input.
The arbitrary/function generator input and output connectors are floating inputs/outputs.
WARNING. To prevent electrical shocks, do not apply voltages in excess of 42 Vpk to any BNC connector ground or to the
chassis ground.
CAUTION. Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors. The instrument may be damaged.
CAUTION. Do not apply excessive inputs over +5 V to Trigger Input connector. The instrument may be damaged.
013-0345-00: Adapter
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Floating Ground
Since the common (input and output channel common) of the arbitrary/function generator is electrically isolated from the
chassis ground (the instrument chassis and ground line of the AC connector), you can make a floating connection between
the instrument and other equipment.
All the signal output connectors are connected to the common ground, and the remote interface connector is connected to
the chassis ground.
CAUTION. When you make a floating connection, review the following precautions:
The maximum rated voltage between the chassis ground and common ground is 42 Vp-p (DC + peak AC). When the potential voltage between the chassis ground and common ground goes over 42 Vp-p, the internal protective circuit will be activated to protect the circuits. However, higher voltage may cause the internal circuits in the instrument to be damaged.
When a potential voltage exists between the chassis ground and common ground, a short circuit from output to ground
causes the instrument internal fuse to open and the output is stopped. If the fuse opens, you need to contact your local
Tektronix Service Support.
When a potential voltage exists between the common ground and chassis ground, short-circuiting between them may lead
to excessive current flow and the internal or external circuits may be damaged.
CH2
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CH1
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Common ground
Chassis ground
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Getting Started
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Quick Tip
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When you set limit values using Output Menu, a level indicator is displayed at left end of graph area. Refer to Screen
Interface on page 24 for the level indicator.
Getting Started
NOTE. The screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example. The actual screen display may be
different depending on your instrument configuration.
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4. Push the -more- bezel button twice in
the Utility menu.
5. The third page of the Utility menu is displayed. Select Firmware Update.
Note. If the USB memory is not inserted, the
Firmware Update bezel button is disabled.
Note. If Access Protection is on, the Firmware Update bezel button is disabled. See
page 65 for Access Protection.
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Getting Started
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Quick Tip
You can protect access to firmware update using the Security menu. See page 65.
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Connect to a Network
The AFG3000 series arbitrary/function generator communication interface allows you to communicate with or remotely
control your instrument. You can use a USB, Ethernet, or GPIB interface.
USB Interface
The USB interface requires no front panel or bezel menu operations to set up. Use a USB cable to connect your instrument
to a PC.
Ethernet Setup
To connect your instrument to a network, you must first obtain information from your network administrator. The procedure
for entering the Ethernet network parameters depends on your network configuration. If your network supports DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), follow these steps:
1. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port
on the rear panel.
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2. Push the front-panel Utility button.
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3. Push the I/O Interface > Ethernet
bezel buttons.
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7
8
5
8. Push the Default Gateway bezel button to enter a gateway address. Ask
your network administrator for the
gateway address.
GPIB Setup
To set the instrument GPIB interface, follow these steps:
1. Connect a GPIB cable to the rear panel
GPIB port.
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2. Push the front-panel Utility button.
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3. Push the I/O Interface > GPIB bezel
buttons.
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Getting Started
4
5
Off Bus Select this mode to disconnect the instrument from the
GPIB bus.
Quick Tip
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Refer to the AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Reference Manual for information on remote control
commands.
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Offset
2. AFG3101/AFG3102 and
AFG3251/AFG3252
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Offset
Signal
Current source
Voltage source
The following table shows the output window (maximum and minimum levels) for sine waveform when you change the load
impedance (L). Load impedance will affect the output window. Refer to page 54 for setting up load impedance.
L = 50
L = High Z
5V
5 V
(10 Vp-p)
10 V
10 V
(20 Vp-p)
10 V
10 V
(10 Vp-p)
10 V
10 V
(20 Vp-p)
5V
5 V
(5 Vp-p)
10 V
10 V
(10 Vp-p)
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
Maximum level
Minimum level
(Maximum amplitude)
AFG3101/AFG3102
Maximum level
Minimum level
(Maximum amplitude)
AFG3251/AFG3252
Maximum level
Minimum level
(Maximum amplitude)
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DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
Function
Sine
Run Mode
Continuous
Modulation
Sweep
Square
Frequency/Period
Amplitude/High
Ramp
Phase Delay
Offset/Low
Burst
Shortcut buttons
Pulse
Duty/Width Leading/Trailing
Numeric keypad
Arb
Edit
Utility
Help
More...
Save
Recall
Default
Trigger
Channel
Ch1 Ch2
Output
USB
Memory
Output
Output
Input
View
View button
USB connector
SYSTem:KLOCk[:STATe]
To unlock the front panel without using a remote command, push the front-panel Cancel button twice.
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Screen Interface
Message display area
Output status
Bezel menu
Level meter
View tab
Bezel Menu. When you push a front panel button, the instrument displays the corresponding menu on the right side of
the screen. The menu shows the options that are available when you push the unlabeled bezel buttons directly to the right
of the screen. (Some documentation may also refer to the bezel buttons as option buttons, side-menu buttons, or soft keys.)
Main Display Area and View Tab. Pushing the front-panel View button toggles through the view format of the main
display area. The view tabs correspond with the current view format. The arbitrary/function generator can display three
different screen formats (see page 25).
Output Status. If the output is set to disable, Output Off message is displayed in this area. When you push the front
panel channel output button (see page 33) to enable the output, the message will disappear.
Message Display Area. A message that monitors hardware status such as clock or trigger is displayed in this area.
Level Meter. Amplitude level is displayed. Refer to page 14 for setting the high limit and low limit. The following figure
describes the level meter.
1. Shows maximum amplitude level of
your instrument.
2. Shows the range of high limit and low
limit set by the user.
3. Shows the amplitude level that is currently selected.
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View Button
The instrument provides the following three screen view formats:
Graph comparison
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View
Quick Tips
If the instrument is currently in the Save, Recall, Utility, Help, or Output menu, pushing the View button will have no
effect.
When the instrument is in the Edit menu, pushing the View button will toggle between Edit text and graphical views.
This is the only function of the single-channel model view button.
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Shortcut Buttons
Shortcut buttons are provided for experienced users. The shortcut buttons allow you to select a setup parameter and enter
a numeric value using the front panel controls. By using the shortcut buttons, you can select a waveform parameter without
using any bezel menu selection.
1. Shortcut buttons are located below the
Run Mode buttons on the front panel.
In this example, use pulse waveform.
3. If you push the Amplitude/High shortcut button again, High Level becomes
active.
You can also set parameters for
Frequency/Period, Offset/Low,
Duty/Width, or Leading/Trailing in the
same way.
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If you push the Phase | Delay shortcut button, Delay becomes active. Pushing Phase | Delay again will have no effect,
because there is no phase parameter in the pulse parameter menu.
The Duty/Width and Leading/Trailing shortcut buttons are functional only when the instrument is in the pulse
parameter menu.
Default Setup
When you want to restore the instrument settings to the default values, use the front-panel Default button.
1. Push the front-panel Default button.
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2. A confirmation pop-up message
appears on the screen.
Push OK to recall the default settings.
3. If you select OK, the instrument displays a 1 MHz frequency, 1 Vp-p amplitude sine waveform as the default
setup.
Quick Tips
The AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Reference Manual describes the default setup settings in detail.
This manual is available on the accompanying CD or at www.tektronix.com.
The front-panel Default button does not reset the following settings:
Language option
Power-on settings
System related settings (display contrast, screen saver, click tone, and beeper)
Calibration data
Access protection
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Select Waveform
The instrument can provide 12 standard waveforms (Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Sin(x)/x, Noise, DC, Gaussian, Lorentz,
Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, and Haversine). The instrument can also provide user-defined arbitrary waveforms.
You can create, edit, and save your custom waveforms.
You can also create modulated waveforms using the Run Mode Modulation menus. The following table shows the combination of modulation type and the shape of the output waveform.
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb, Sin(x)/x,
Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise,
Exponential Decay, Haversine
AM
FM
PM
FSK
Pulse
Noise, DC
PWM
Sweep
Burst
NOTE. When the arbitrary/function generator outputs an Arb waveform, Vp-p of instrument setup indicates the Vp-p value
of normalized waveform data.
When the arbitrary/function generator outputs Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, or
Haversine, Vp-p is defined as twice the value of 0 to peak value.
To select an output waveform, follow these steps:
1. To select a continuous sine waveform,
push the front-panel Sine button and
then push the Continuous button.
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Sin(x)/x
DC
Lorentz
Exponential Rise
Noise
Gaussian
Haversine
Exponential Decay
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1
2
4
5. Next, change amplitude. Push the
Amplitude/High shortcut button.
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Quick Tip
The following conversion table shows the relationship between Vp-p, Vrms, and dBm.
Vp-p
dBm
3.54 Vrms
+23.98 dBm
2.828 Vp-p
1.00 Vrms
+13.01 dBm
2.000 Vp-p
707 mVrms
+10.00 dBm
1.414 Vp-p
500 mVrms
+6.99 dBm
632 mVp-p
224 mVrms
0.00 dBm
10.00 Vp-p
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Vrms
283 mVp-p
100 mVrms
-6.99 dBm
200 mVp-p
70.7 mVrms
-10.00 dBm
10.0 mVp-p
3.54 mVrms
-36.02 dBm
NOTE. If you push the Channel Select button while you are in the Edit, Utility, Save, Recall, or Help menu, the screen
display returns to the previous view. The channels do not toggle.
Output ON/OFF
1. To enable signal output, push the
front-panel Channel Output On button.
The button is lit with an LED when it is
in the On state.
AFG 3102
DUAL CHANNEL
ARBITRARY/FUNCTION GENERATOR
1GS/s
100MHz
Function
Sine
Square
Ramp
Pulse
Run Mode
Continuous
Modulation
Sweep
Frequency/Period
Amplitude/High
Phase Delay
Offset/Low
Burst
Duty/Width Leading/Trailing
Arb
Edit
Utility
More...
Save
Recall
Help
Default
Trigger
Channel
Ch1 Ch2
Output
USB
Memory
Output
Output
Input
View
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Rear Panel
The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors for the instrument.
Security slot
Chassis ground
screw
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EXT REF INPUT. This is a BNC connector for the external reference input. When you want to synchronize multiple
AFG3000 series arbitrary/function generators, or synchronize your arbitrary/function generator and another instrument,
use the external reference input connector.
EXT REF OUTPUT. This is a BNC connector for the external reference output. When you want to synchronize multiple
AFG3000 series arbitrary/function generators, or synchronize your arbitrary/function generator and another instrument,
use the external reference output connector.
ADD INPUT. The ADD INPUT connector is provided with AFG3101/AFG3102 and AFG3251/AFG3252. This connector
lets you add an external signal to the CH1 output signal.
EXT MODULATION INPUT (CH1 and CH2). The CH1 INPUT and CH2 INPUT are independent. The signal input level
of these connectors controls modulation parameters.
USB. Used to connect a USB controller. (Type B)
LAN. Used to connect the instrument to a network. Connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T cable here.
GPIB. Used to control the instrument through GPIB commands.
Security Slot. Use a standard laptop computer security cable to secure your instrument to your location.
Chassis Ground Screw. The chassis ground screw is used to ground the instrument. Use a unified coarse screw
(#6-32, 6.35 mm length or less).
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Generate a Pulse Waveform
1. Push the front-panel Pulse button to
display the Pulse screen.
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4
3
Quick Tip
You can set Lead Delay. Push the Phase | Delay shortcut button to display the lead delay setting screen. You can also
select Lead Delay from the bezel menu.
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2. Select Read from... to recall an arbitrary
waveform.
3. The Read Waveform page is displayed.
VHY
VHY
VHY
VHY
VHY
Quick Tips
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Push the -more- bezel button in the Write to... submenu to display the Lock/Unlock and the Erase menu.
The Lock/Unlock function allows you to lock the file against accidental overwrite.
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fw
tf
w
tf
w
t
f
w
tf
w
t
f
w
t
f
w
Quick Tips
File names are displayed only in English characters. If you use non-English characters to name a file, these characters
are replaced by Roman symbols such as #, $, %.
Use the Write to... bezel menu in the Edit menu to copy a waveform file on the USB memory to the internal memory.
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2
3
4
5
Select Paste at End to append a waveform at the end of the edit waveform.
8. Select Write to... to display a submenu
to write waveform data to.
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6
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1
3. Push Operation and select Data.
4. Perform the following data point edit:
X: 250, Y: 8191
X: 251, Y: 8191
X: 750, Y: 8191
X: 751, Y: 8191
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If you edit an arbitrary waveform data while the instrument generates a waveform from Edit Memory, the edited data
will be automatically reflected to the generated waveform.
Push the front-panel View button in the Edit Menu to toggle between edit texts and graphical views.
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Generate Noise/DC
1. Push the front-panel More... button.
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3. Select Noise.
4. You can set waveform parameters for
Noise. This is a sample of Gaussian
Noise displayed on an oscilloscope
screen.
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4
Quick Tip
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Triggered Burst Mode. A specified number (burst count) of waveform cycles are output when the instrument receives
a trigger input from the internal trigger source, an external trigger source, a remote command, or the Manual Trigger
button.
Gated Burst Mode. The instrument outputs a continuous waveform when an effective gate signal is applied externally,
when the Manual Trigger button is depressed, when a remote command is applied, or during 50% of the selected internal
trigger interval.
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4
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2
Quick Tips
The instrument provides the following three trigger sources for Burst mode:
Manual trigger
Remote command
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Sweep a Waveform
The Sweep outputs a waveform with the output signal frequency varying linearly or logarithmically.
You can set the following parameters for
Sweep:
Start frequency
Stop frequency
Sweep time
Return time
Center frequency
Frequency span
Hold time
Frequency
Stop Freq.
Freq.
Span
Center
Freq.
Start Freq.
Sweep
Hold
Return
Time
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2. You can specify the start frequency,
stop frequency, sweep time and return
time from the sweep menu.
Return Time represents the amount of
time from Stop Frequency to Start Frequency.
3. In this page, you can set the parameters for center frequency, frequency
span, hold time and select the sweep
type.
Hold time represents the amount of time
that the frequency must remain stable
after reaching the stop frequency.
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Quick Tips
For frequency sweep, you can select a sine, square, ramp, or arbitrary waveform. Pulse, DC, and Noise waveforms
cannot be selected.
Once the sweep is selected, the frequency is swept from the sweep start to the sweep stop frequencies.
If a start frequency is lower than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the low frequency to the high frequency.
If a start frequency is higher than a stop frequency, the instrument sweeps from the high frequency to the low frequency.
If you want to return to the Sweep menu after selecting other menus, push the front-panel Sweep button again.
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Modulate a Waveform
To Output an AM Waveform
1. Select a waveform and then push the
front-panel Modulation button.
In this example, use sine waveform as
an output waveform (carrier waveform).
2. Push the top bezel button to display
the modulation selection menu.
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2
3
4
5
6
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You can output frequency modulation or phase modulation waveforms in the same way.
Operating Basics
You can select an internal or external signal as an AM source. If you select an external source and set the modulation
depth to 120%, the output will be at the maximum amplitude when a 1 Vp-p signal is applied to the rear panel EXT
MODULATION INPUT connector.
You can select a modulation shape from the internal memory or USB memory.
The following equations show the output amplitude of AM, FM, and PM modulation (in this example, sine waveform is
used for carrier waveform and modulation waveform):
A
M
AM: Output(Vp-p)= -------- 1 + ---------- sin ( 2fmt ) sin ( 2fct )
2.2
100
FM: Output(Vp-p)=A sin ( 2 ( fc + D sin ( 2fmt ) ) t)
P
PM: Output(Vp-p)=A sin 2fct + 2 ---------- sin ( 2fmt )
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Carrier amplitude
A [Vp-p]
Carrier frequency
fc [Hz]
Modulation frequency
fm [Hz]
Time
t [sec]
AM Modulation depth
M [%]
FM Deviation
D [Hz]
PM Deviation
P [degree]
The following table shows relationship between modulation depth and maximum amplitude for AM modulation
waveform (internal modulation source is selected):
Depth
Maximum amplitude
120%
A (Vp-p)
100%
A (Vp-p) * 0.909
50%
A (Vp-p) * 0.682
0%
A (Vp-p) * 0.455
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3
4
Quick Tip
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Trigger Out
The Trigger Output signal of the arbitrary/function generator is linked to run mode and function selected in CH1, if your
instrument is a dual-channel model.
1. Connect the front-panel Trigger
Output connector and the external
trigger input connector of the oscilloscopes. The Trigger Output connector
provides the trigger signal for oscilloscopes.
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2. Continuous mode:
The trigger output is a square waveform and the rising edge at the start of
each waveform period.
When an output frequency is higher
than 4.9 MHz, some restrictions are
applied. See the Quick Tips below.
3. Sweep mode:
When the Repeat or Trigger sweep
mode and internal trigger source are
selected, the trigger output is a square
waveform and the rising edge at the
start of each sweep.
4. Modulation mode:
When internal modulation source is
selected, the trigger output is a square
waveform of the same frequency as
the modulating signal.
When an external modulation source is
selected, the trigger output is disabled.
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5. Burst Mode:
When internal trigger source is
selected, the trigger output is a square
waveform and the rising edge at the
start of each burst period.
When an external trigger source is
selected, the trigger output is high
during the time the trigger input is high.
Quick Tips
When a setting frequency of an output waveform is higher than 4.9 MHz, a divided frequency that is lower than 4.9 MHz
is output from the Trigger Out. See the table below:
Set frequency of output waveform (MHz)
Fs1
Fs/3
Fs/5
Fs/7
Fs/9
Fs/11
No signal
NOTE. The Trigger Out signal cannot be output when the instrument outputs a continuous signal higher than 50 MHz.
NOTE. When the instrument outputs a modulation waveform, Trigger Output signal cannot be output if you select External
as the modulation source.
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Amplitude
To set the CH1 amplitude and CH2 amplitude to the same level, follow these steps:
1. Push the front-panel Amplitude/High
shortcut button.
2. Push the -more- bezel button.
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3. Page two of Amplitude/Level Menu is
displayed.
You can set the CH1 and CH2 amplitude to the same level by selecting On
in the second bezel menu from the top.
Frequency (Period)
To set the CH1 frequency and CH2 frequency to the same value, follow these steps:
1. Push the front-panel Frequency/Period
shortcut button to display the
Frequency/Period Parameter Menu.
2. You can set the CH1 and CH2 frequency
to the same value by selecting On in the
third bezel menu from the top.
1
2
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3. To adjust the load impedance, select
Load.
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4
Quick Tips
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The load impedance is applied to the amplitude, offset, and high/low level settings.
When dBm is specified for output amplitude units, the amplitude units setting is automatically changed to Vpp if you
select high impedance.
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4
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Add Noise
To add the internal noise signal to a waveform, use the Output menu.
1. Push the front-panel Sine > Continuous button to display the Sine waveform screen in this example.
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2. Follow the steps described on page 54
to display the Output Menu. To add
noise to a sine waveform, push Noise.
3. The Noise Add submenu is displayed.
Push Noise Add to select On.
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2
Quick Tips
The Output Status (see page 24) is changed from Output Off to Noise when you push the front-panel Channel Output
button to enable the output.
NOTE. When you set Noise Add to On, the amplitude of output signal is reduced to 50%.
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Quick Tip
The Output Status (see page 24) is changed from Output Off to Ext Add when you push the front-panel CH1 Output
button to enable the output.
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2. The instrument can use the internal or
external signal as a reference signal.
To select a reference signal, push the
front-panel Utility button and then push
the System bezel button.
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3. Push the Clock Ref bezel menu button
to toggle between Internal and
External.
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The external reference Input and Output connectors are used for synchronizing multiple AFG3000 series instruments.
Refer to page 59 for synchronous operation.
The arbitrary/function generator can use the internal source or an external source as a reference signal. When the
internal reference is activated, a 10 MHz reference signal is output on the rear panel EXT REF OUT connector. This
output signal synchronizes other devices to the arbitrary/function generator.
When the external reference input is activated, the rear panel EXT REF INPUT connector is used as the input for an
external reference signal. The arbitrary/function generator is synchronized by this external reference signal.
The EXT REF OUTPUT connector is not provided with the AFG3021B and AFG3022B.
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EXT REF OUT EXT REF IN (rear panel)
Master
Slave
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9. This screen shows signal outputs by
master-slave operation. The top waveform is the signal of the master unit.
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To output continuous waveforms by synchronous operation, select External as the trigger source for the master unit
to stop signal generation. Select Inf-Cycles as the burst count for both master and slave units. Change the trigger
source of the master unit to Internal to restart the signal generation.
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USB Memory
A USB memory connector is provided with all the Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators to allow you to
perform the following tasks:
CAUTION. Do not remove USB memory while writing or reading data. It may cause data loss and the USB memory may
be damaged.
When you attach a USB memory to the instrument, a caution message appears on the screen. Do not remove the USB
memory until the message disappears.
If you remove the USB memory while this caution message is displayed, it may cause damage to the instrument.
For further information on saving/recalling user-defined waveforms, see page 36. For saving/recalling instrument setups,
see page 64. For updating your arbitrary/function generator, see page 15.
Quick Tips
Use a USB memory with cross section smaller than 20 mm x 12 mm to connect to the AFG3000 series front panel USB
connector. To connect a larger USB memory, use an extension cord.
The AFG3000 series instruments support a USB memory with a FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file system.
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Utility Menu
Push the front-panel Utility button to display the Utility menu. The Utility menu provides access to utilities used by the
instrument such as I/O interface, system related menus, diagnostics/calibration, and local language preferences.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button to
display the Utility menu.
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11
12
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Quick Tips
You can lock a setup file to avoid accidental overwrite. When a memory location is locked, a lock key icon will appear on
the screen. To lock or unlock a setup file, push the Lock/Unlock bezel button.
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If you save a setup to a USB memory, a file with the extension TFS is saved.
Operating Basics
Firmware update
Service menu (Refer to the service manual for information about the service menu.)
Access Protection
The access protection is set to Off by default. To turn the access protection on, do the following steps:
1. Push the front-panel Utility button to
display the Utility menu, and then push
the -more- bezel button twice.
If no specific password has been previously defined, use the default password
DEFAULT.
5. Select OK to turn the access protection
on.
NOTE. When Access Protection is on, the Change Password bezel button is disabled.
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Quick Tip
Use the front-panel general purpose knob to select a character when you enter a password, and then push the Enter
Character bezel button. You can also use the front-panel numeric keypad and the Enter button.
NOTE. To activate or deactivate the access protection, you must enter the password you set. If you forget the password,
you must return the instrument to Tektronix to reset the password.
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Operating Basics
ArbExpress
ArbExpress is a Windows-based software for creating and editing waveforms for Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. With
ArbExpress you can quickly and conveniently create the desired waveforms and send them to AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators.
The following table and list describe the system requirements and general features.
System Requirements
OS Supported
Windows XP Professional
or Windows 2000
or Windows 98/Me
or Windows NT
Minimum PC Requirements
TekVISA
NOTE. You can use ArbExpress to transfer waveform data to the AFG3000 series instrument. When you transfer waveform
data (.tfw file), any part of the waveform outside of allowed limits in the AFG3000 series will be automatically converted to
be within the allowed range.
The following pages contain the screen interface and basic operating procedures for using ArbExpress. For more information on ArbExpress, refer to the ArbExpress online help.
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Operating Basics
Screen Interface
Menu bar
Shortcut view
Toolbar
Status bar
Marker area
Menu bar. The menu bar provides access to the application functions. When you select a menu item, the application displays the associated dialog box or the menu selection causes an immediate action.
Toolbar. The toolbar buttons provide instant access to most features without having to navigate through several menus.
Shortcut view. The Shortcut view occupies the left part of the display. Use the Shortcut view to quickly access various
functions provided by the application. Refer to the ArbExpress online help for more information.
Status bar. The status bar, located below the waveform and marker display, shows information about the application and
the waveform.
Waveform display area. When you create or open a waveform, it will be displayed in this area.
Marker area. Marker patterns appear in this area. You can toggle the display of markers by selecting Display > Marker
from the menu bar.
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Basic Operations
The following steps explain basic waveform creation and other useful functions that are available with ArbExpress.
1. To create a new waveform, use the File
menu.
2. Blank sheet opens a blank sheet in the
window with 1024 points waveform
length. You can change the number of
points using Properties... from the
Waveform menu.
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4
5
9
7
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11
12
13
14
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Operating Basics
1
2
5
6. The AFG3000 series outputs recalled
waveform data. This is an example of
the oscilloscope screen.
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Application Examples
Application Examples
This section contains a series of application examples. These simplified examples highlight the features of the arbitrary/function generator and give you ideas for using it to solve your own test problems.
Lissajous Patterns
Use the AFG3000 series dual-channel model to create a Lissajous pattern and observe the waveforms with an oscilloscope.
1. Connect the CH1 and CH2 Outputs of
the dual-channel arbitrary/function
generator and the CH1 and CH2 Inputs
of an oscilloscope with BNC cables.
Set the waveform parameters as follows:
Sine (Continuos)
Amplitude: 1 V
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Oscilloscope
AFG3000 series
2. Connect the Trigger Output of the arbitrary/function generator and the external trigger input connector of an
oscilloscope.
Set the oscilloscope input impedance to
50 ..
Filter
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Application Examples
3. Change Deviation.
Set the deviation to 4.8096 kHz. It makes
the carrier waveform null. Confirm that
the carrier null can be observed on the
spectrum analyzer.
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Specifications
Specifications
This section contains the specifications for the AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators. All specifications are
guaranteed unless noted as typical. Typical specifications are provided for your convenience but are not guaranteed.
Specifications that are marked with symbol are checked in Performance Verification section of the service manual, an
optional accessory.
All specifications apply to the arbitrary/function generator unless noted otherwise. These specifications are valid under
three conditions:
The arbitrary/function generator must have been calibrated/adjusted at an ambient temperature between +20 C and
+30 C.
The arbitrary/function generator must have been operating continuously for 20 minutes within the specified operating
temperature range.
The instrument must be in an environment with temperature, altitude, and humidity with the operating limits described
in these specifications.
Electrical
Operating Mode
Run Mode
Burst Count
1.000 ms to 500.0 s
Waveforms
Standard
Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp, More (Sin(x)/x, Noise, DC, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, and Haversine)
Arbitrary Waveform
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
Waveform Length
2 to 131,072
2 to
16,384
>16,384
to 131,072
2 to
16,384
>16,384
to 131,072
Sampling Rate
250 MS/s
1 GS/s
250 MS/s
2 GS/s
250 MS/s
Resolution
14 bits
Frequency
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
1 Hz to 25 MHz
1 Hz to 100 MHz
1 Hz to 240 MHz
Square
1 Hz to 12.5 MHz
1 Hz to 50 MHz
1 Hz to 120 MHz
Pulse
1 mHz to 50 MHz
Ramp, Sin(x)/x,
Gaussian, Lorentz,
Exponential Rise,
Exponential Decay,
Haversine
1 Hz to 250 kHz
1 Hz to 1 MHz
1 Hz to 2.4 MHz
Arbitrary
1 mHz to 50 MHz
Sine
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Specifications
Waveforms (cont.)
Resolution
1 Hz or 12 digits
Accuracy (Stability)
Accuracy (Aging)
1 ppm/year
180.00 to +180.00
0 ps to Period [Pulse Width + 0.8 * (Leading Edge Time + Trailing Edge Time)]
Resolution
10 ps or 8 digits
Amplitude (50 )
Range
3, 4
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
10 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p
20 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p
50 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p
Accuracy
(1% of setting +1 mV) (1 kHz sine waveform, 0 V offset, >10 mVp-p amplitude)
Resolution
Units5
Vp-p, Vrms, dBm, and Volt (High Level and Low Level)
Output Impedance
50
Isolation
DC Offset (50 )
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
Range6
5 Vpk ac + dc into 50
Accuracy7
Resolution
1 mV
AFG3251/AFG3252
2.5 Vpk ac + dc
into 50
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Range
Resolution
1%
1.
2.
3.
4.
AFG3251/AFG3252 (frequency range: >200 MHz to 240 MHz): 50 mVp-p to 4 Vp-p into 50 , 100 mVp-p to 8 Vp-p into open circuit load
5.
6.
7.
AFG3021B/AFG3022B and AFG3101/AFG3102: Add 0.5 mV per C for operation outside the range of 20 C to 30 C.
AFG3251/AFG3252: Add 2.0 mV per C for operation outside the range of 20 C to 30 C.
Specifications
Output Characteristics
Sine Wave
Flatness
(at 1.0 Vp-p amplitude (+4 dBm),
relative to 100 kHz)
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
5 MHz to 20 MHz:
0.3 dB
5 MHz to 25 MHz:
0.3 dB
5 MHz to 25 MHz:
0.3 dB
20 MHz to 25 MHz:
0.5 dB
Harmonic Distortion
(at 1.0 Vp-p amplitude)
20 kHz to 1 MHz:
<60 dBc
1 MHz to 5 MHz:
<50 dBc
1 MHz to 5 MHz:
<50 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz:
<50 dBc
5 MHz to 25 MHz:
<37 dBc
25 MHz to 240 MHz:
<30 dBc
10 MHz to 25 MHz:
<40 dBc
Total Harmonic Distortion 10 Hz to 20 kHz: <0.2%
(at 1 Vp-p amplitude)
Spurious1 (nonharmonic) 10 Hz to 1 MHz: <60 dBc
(at 1 Vp-p amplitude)
1 MHz to 25 MHz:
<50 dBc
1 MHz to 25 MHz:
<50 dBc
1 MHz to 25 MHz:
<47 dBc
63 dBm
57 dBm
57 dBm
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
18 ns
5 ns
2.5 ns
Square Wave
Rise Time/Fall Time
Jitter (rms), typical
500 ps
200 ps
100 ps
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
Pulse Width
30 ns to 999.99 s
8 ns to 999.99 s
4 ns to 999.99 s
Resolution
10 ps or 5 digits
Pulse Duty
0.001% to 99.999%
5 ns to 0.625 * Pulse
Period
200 ps
100 ps
Pulse
10 ps or 4 digits
Overshoot, typical
<5%
500 ps
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AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
Linearity , typical
Symmetry
0% to 100.0%
Noise
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
25 MHz
100 MHz
240 MHz
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
8 ns
3 ns
1 ns at 1 GS/s
4 ns at 250 MS/s
500 ps at 2 GS/s
4 ns at 250 MS/s
Bandwidth, typical
Arbitrary
4 ns
1.
2.
Modulation
AM (Amplitude Modulation)
Carrier Waveforms
Modulation Source
Internal or External
Internal Modulating
Waveforms
Internal Modulating
Frequency
Depth
0.0% to 120.0%
FM (Frequency Modulation)
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
Carrier Waveforms
Modulation Source
Internal or External
Internal Modulating
Waveforms
Internal Modulating
Frequency
Peak Deviation
DC to 12.5 MHz
DC to 50 MHz
AFG3251/AFG3252
DC to 120 MHz
PM (Phase Modulation)
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Carrier Waveforms
Modulation Source
Internal or External
Internal Modulating
Waveforms
Internal Modulating
Frequency
Specifications
Modulation (cont.)
FSK (Frequency Shift Keying)
Carrier Waveforms
Modulation Source
Internal or External
Numbers of Key
Pulse
Modulation Source
Internal or External
Internal Modulating
Waveforms
Internal Modulating
Frequency
Deviation Range
Sweep
AFG3021B/AFG3022B
AFG3101/AFG3102
AFG3251/AFG3252
1 Hz to 25 MHz
1 Hz to 100 MHz
1 Hz to 240 MHz
Start/Stop Frequency
(Arb)
1 mHz to 25 MHz
Sweep/Hold/Return Time4
Range:
1 ms to 300 s (Sweep time)
0 ms to 300 s (Hold/Return time)
Resolution: 1 ms or 4 digits
Type
Linear or Logarithmic
Start/Stop Frequency3
(except Arb)
The maximum waveform length for Arb is 4,096. Waveform data points over 4,096 are ignored.
2.
The maximum waveform length for Arb is 2,048. Waveform data points over 2,048 are ignored.
3.
4.
Total sweep time = Sweep time + Hold time + Return time 300 s
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Specifications
Inputs/Outputs
Front Panel
CH1 Trigger Output
Level
Impedance
50
500 ps (AFG3021B/AFG3022B)
200 ps (AFG3101/AFG3102)
100 ps (AFG3251/AFG3252)
Trigger Input
Level
TTL compatible
Pulse Width
100 ns minimum
Impedance
10 k
Slope
Positive/Negative, selectable
Trigger Delay
0.0 ns to 85.000 s
Resolution: 100 ps or 5 digits
Rear Panel
External Modulation Input
Input Range
Impedance
10 k
Frequency Range
50 , AC coupled
Amplitude
1 k, AC coupled
Lock Range
10 MHz 35 kHz
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Impedance
50
Input Range
Bandwidth
Specifications
General
System Characteristics
Warm-up Time, typical
20 minutes minimum
<16 s
USB
LAN
GPIB
Function Change
95 ms
103 ms
84 ms
Frequency Change
2 ms
19 ms
2 ms
Amplitude Change
60 ms
67 ms
52 ms
88 ms
120 ms
100 ms
<50 dBA
Weight (approximate)
4.5 kg
Power
Source Voltage and Frequency
100 V to 240 V, 47 Hz to 63 Hz
115 V, 360 Hz to 440 Hz
Power Consumption
0 C to +50 C
Nonoperating
30 C to +70 C
Humidity
Operating
Altitude
Operating
EMC Compliance
European Union
Australia
Safety
1.
Emissions that exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
2.
To ensure compliance to the standards listed above, attach only high quality shielded cables to this instrument. High quality shielded cables
typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded connectors at both ends.
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Specifications
Instrument Dimensions
6.0 Knob
329.6
156.3
24.0
6.5
39.5
27.3
3.1
6.3
BNC connectors BNC connectors
118.5
51.2
28.7
34.6
22.5
67.5
7.6
154.4
All dimensions are shown
in millimeters.
5.1
44.4
37.3
203.4
154.3
37.3
25.4
101.6
176.2
101.6
Front
36.8
RM3100 conforms to EIA-310-D specification.
Weight (without AFG3000 series): 2.1 kg
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Index
Index
A
Access Protection 65
Firmware update 15
Accessing Help 4
ADD INPUT connector
Add signal 57
Rear panel 34
Add Noise 56
Add Signal 57
Adjusting parameters of two channel
signal
Amplitude 53
Frequency 53
Period 53
Phase 52
Align Phase 52
Amplitude, To change the units 32
Application examples
Frequency modulation 76
Lissajous patterns 73
Pulse-width modulation 75
Sweep 74
Arb button (front panel)
Recalling arbitrary waveforms 36
ArbExpress vii, 67
Basic operations 69
Screen interface 68
System requirements 67
Arbitrary waveforms
Save and recall 36
B
Beeper, Utility menu 62
Bezel menu buttons 23
Bezel menu, Screen interface 24
Connect to a network
Ethernet 18
GPIB 19
USB interface 18
CSV file, ArbExpress 71
D
DC, Standard waveform 29
Default button 9
Default setup 27
Default, Power on settings 9
Differential signal 55
Documentation vii
Double pulse,
Generate a burst waveform 42
G
Gaussian, Standard waveform 29
General features 5
Generate a burst waveform 42
Generate a gated waveform 43
Generate a pulse waveform 35
Generate a sine waveform 2
Generate an arbitrary waveform 37
Generate DC 41
Generate Noise 41
GPIB connector, Rear panel 34
E
Edit menu 38
Recalling waveform data 38
Saving waveform data 38
Environmental requirements 6
Equation Editor, ArbExpress 69
Equivalent output circuits 21
Erase
Arbitrary waveform data 36
Instrument setups 64
Exponential Decay,
Standard waveform 29
Exponential Rise, Standard waveform 29
EXT MODULATION INPUT connector,
Rear panel 34
EXT REF INPUT connector,
Rear panel 34
EXT REF OUTPUT connector,
Rear panel 34
External reference clock, Rear panel 58
C
Carrier null, Application examples 76
Center frequency, Sweep waveform 44
Changing the password,
Security menu 66
Chassis ground screw, Rear panel 34
Click tone, Utility menu 62
F
Firmware updates 15
Floating ground 13
Frequency span, Sweep waveform 44
Front panel 23
H
Haversine, Standard waveform 29
Help 4
Hold time, Sweep waveform 44
I
Instrument dimensions 84
Instrument power-on and power-off 8
Instrument settings when powered-on 9
Invert waveform polarity 55
L
LAN connector, Rear panel 34
Last, Power on settings 9
Level meter, Screen interface 24
Lissajous Patterns,
Application examples 73
Load impedance 21, 54
Lock front panel controls 23
Lock/unlock
Arbitrary waveform data 36
Instrument setups 64
Lorentz, Standard waveform 29
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Index
To generate an arbitrary
waveform 37
To modify an arbitrary waveform 38
To output a PWM waveform 49
To output an AM waveform 46
To output an FSK waveform 48
To restore the default setup 27
To select a channel 33
To select a local language 11
To select a waveform 28
To select Run Mode 30
To sweep a waveform 44
Programming information vii
Protect output circuits, Fuse adapter 12
Protect your DUT 14
Pulse-width modulation,
Application examples 75
Operating requirements 6
Option buttons 24
Output menu
To add Noise 56
To add signal 57
To invert waveform 55
To protect your DUT 14
To set up load impedance 54
Output On/Off 33
Output status
Noise 56
Screen interface 24
Output window 21
Quick Tutorial 1
P
Performance test vii
Phase | Delay shortcut button 26
Power button 8
Power consumption 6
Power off 8
Power on 8
Power supply requirements 6
Power switch 23
Procedure
To adjust waveform parameters 31
To connect to a network 18
To generate a pulse waveform 35
To generate a sine waveform 2
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R
Rackmount, dimensions 84
Rear panel 34
Recommended accessories 8
Reference Manual vii, 20, 27
Reference signal, Internal or External 58
Related documentation vii
Remote control, ArbExpress 70
Return time, Sweep waveform 44
Run Mode 30
S
Save/Recall instrument setup 64
Screen interface 24
Screen saver, Utility menu 62
Screen view formats 25
Secure function, Utility menu 9, 62
Security menu 65
Firmware update 17
Security slot, Rear panel 34
Selecting a local language 11
Self calibration 10
Self test, Utility menu 10
Service Manual vii
U
Unlock front panel controls 23
USB connector
Front panel 23
Rear panel 34
USB memory 61
Firmware updates 15
Save/Recall arbitrary waveform 36
Save/Recall instrument setup 64
To generate an arbitrary
waveform 37
Utility menu 62
Access protection 65
Connecting to a network 18
Language selection 11
Self test and self calibration 10
Synchronous operation 59
Updating instrument firmware 15
Index
V
View button 23, 25, 40
View tab, Screen interface 24
Voltage units, Conversion table of Vp-p,
Vrms, and dBm 32
W
Waveform Math dialog box,
ArbExpress 70
Waveform parameter,
how to change 31
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Index
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