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1. Specifications 329 6 6 0 Knob RH E iorononemron Wie i f c5 E E a 156 3 i D S l S ee oa i p 7 24 0 C gA 6 5 395 27 3 3 1 6 3 7 BNC connectors BNC connectors 118 5 34 6 67 5 7 6 m La m mA 154 4 All dimensions are shown 1 aya on in millimeters Dimensions of the RM3100 Rackmount r 482 6 x 203 4 r 465 5 44a T 154 3 rt H m me C 37 3 31 3 iy A oi aasa SSS 101 6 io C 176 2 101 6 L tep U g en i SSS Front Lee 36 8 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual RM3100 conforms to EIA 310 D specification Weight without AFG3000 series 2 1 kg 91 Specifications 92 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Index A Access Protection 67 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 Amplitu
2. j H Yow A ji i IL ET LHH n 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 34 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Oper
3. amp oe Edit Utility ce HIRS Interface Language English gt Ethernet System IP Address Subnet Mask Default hateway DHCP Q Off AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual If you cannot establish communication by setting DHCP On you need to set up an IP Address manually and a Subnet Mask if necessary Follow these steps 5 Display the Ethernet Network Settings menu and select DHCP Off 6 Push the IP Address bezel button to enter an IP address You need to con tact your network administrator to get the IP address to use 7 Push the Subnet Mask bezel button to enter a Subnet Mask Ask your net work administrator whether a subnet mask is required 8 Push the Default Gateway bezel but ton to enter a gateway address Ask your network administrator for the gateway address GPIB Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Detault o Gateway DHCF O Off On To set the instrument GPIB interface follow these steps 1 Connecta GPIB cable to the rear panel GPIB port 2 Push the front panel Utility button 3 Push the I O Interface gt GPIB bezel buttons AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Edit Utility ce hile Interface Language English O GPIE
4. 2 Use the front panel power button to c power on the instrument Wait until the front panel display shows that the instrument has passed all power on self tests Power Off Tektronix AFG 3102 zisrary Fmcrron amveraror ioon 1 Use the front panel power button to power off the instrument Arb Edit utili O O Gi Gr ie Jt Hoj 08 tOo JUU ae 3000 oO A0 a 8 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Started To Change Instrument Settings at Power on The default settings are restored when you power on the instrument You can change the power on settings to the last pow ered off settings Use the Utility menu to change the power on settings 1 Push the front panel Utility button 2 Push the System bezel button 3 Push the Power On bezel button to select the power on settings Default Select Default to restore the default settings when the instrument is powered on Last Select Last to restore the same set tings as when the instrument was last powered off Quick Tips Edit Utility G Interface Language English z System Status Trigger Out Trigger SYTE Clock Ret Internal External Power On Default Last Secure m You can restore the instrument to its default settings at any time by pushing the front panel Default button m To restore the factory defa
5. AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual ai Application Examples Carrier Null Frequency Modulation 78 Use the arbitrary function generator and spectrum analyzer to observe a carrier waveform of frequency modulation 1 Select Sine as an output waveform and then select FM as the modulation type Set the waveform parameters as fol lows m Carrier frequency 1 MHz m Modulation frequency 2 kHz 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 CH Fi reg 1 000 000 C00 OO me Ampl LLL ipo Offset Omi S00 m 00 pall 100 000 kH Tektronix WCA 280A 05 03 10 15 44 00 Source Internal FFM Freq 2 000 kH shape Sine Deviation 100 000 0 ke Modulation Typen Fii FM source Internal mena Frequency Modulation Shape Deviation 10001 AMPLITUDE i Frequency 1 MHz Span 50 kHz Input Att RBW 200 Hz Trace 1 Normal Trace 2 Off Cancel Back Ref Level dBm 12 dBm 10 dB 112 dBm watt An A thal lad LA Center 1 MHz Spectrum Analyzer Measurement Off Ref Level dBm 12 fia Auto Level Vertical Scale dB div 10 Vertical Units ldam dBu vav w Corrections M d n n Arl na Span 50 kHz AFG3000
6. CH1 5 00 M Sins Eia 73 Operating Basics 74 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Application Examples Application Examples This section contains a series of application examples These simplified examples highlight the features of the arbi trary 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 oscillo scope 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 fol lows m Sine Continuos m Amplitude 1 V m CH1 Frequency 400 kHz m CH2 Frequency 500 kHz 2 Set the oscilloscope display format to XY Adjust the amplitude so that the waveform is shown in the graticule A Lissajous pattern is displayed 3 Use the general purpose knob on the arbitrary function generator to change the phase of CH1 or CH2 Observe that the Lissajous pattern changes shape AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Tek CH Cont reg A00 O00 O00 OOU ke Phase 0 00 Frequency Ampl Lt LIL iT fe F eri T d Offset Omy Frequency Cont CH1 CH2 SOOO O00 O00 ke ae Phase 0 00 3 Fhase Ampl IL yp Offset m Align Phase Trig d fu Chi 500mv 500mV M1 00us A Chl F 470mv i gt 0 00000 s Chi 500
7. Tektronix part number 071 1631 xx 071 1632 xx 071 1669 xx 071 1633 xx 071 1670 xx 071 1634 xx 071 1635 xx 071 1636 xx 071 1637 xx 071 1638 xx 063 3828 xx 063 3763 xx 071 1639 xx 071 1640 xx 161 0066 00 161 0066 09 161 0066 10 161 0066 13 161 0154 00 161 0298 00 161 0304 00 Getting Started Recommended Accessories The following optional accessories are recommended for your instrument m 50 BNC cable double shielded 91 cm 36 in Tektronix part number 012 0482 00 m 50 Q BNC cable double shielded 250 cm 98 in Tektronix part number 012 1256 00 m GPIB interface cable double shielded 2 m Tektronix part number 012 0991 00 NOTE To ensure the EMC compliance listed in the Specifications connect only high quality shielded cables to this instru ment High quality shielded cables typically are braid and foil types that have low impedance connection to shielded con nectors at both ends m RM3100 Rackmount kit see page 91 for dimensions of the kit m Fuse adapter see page 12 for more information Powering the Instrument On and Off Power On 1 Insert the AC power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel r g Modulation Ert Ref put Hn H xt GHA input CH2 input im Te
8. lt 0 2 at 1 Vp p amplitude Spurious nonharmonic 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc ak pom pune gt 1 MHz to 10 MHz lt 50 dBc Phase Noise typical 10 MHz lt 110 dBc Hz at 10 kHz offset at 1 Vp p amplitude Residual Clock Noise typical 63 dBm Square Wave V Rise Time Fall Time lt 50 ns Amplitude lt 10 Vp p Jitter rms typical 500 ps Pulse Pulse Width 80 ns to 999 99 s Resolution 10 ps or 5 digits Pulse Duty 0 001 to 99 999 Leading Edge Trailing Edge 50 ns to 0 625 Pulse Period Resolution 10 ps or 4 digits Overshoot typical lt 5 Jitter rms typical 500 ps Ramp Linearity typical lt 0 2 of peak output Symmetry 0 to 100 0 Noise Bandwidth typical 10 MHz Arbitrary Rise Time Fall Time typical lt 80 ns Jitter rms typical 4ns 1 Exclude harmonics and channel crosstalk 2 lt 50ns Amplitude gt 10 Vp Typical 3 Frequency 1 kHz Amplitude 1 Vp p Symmetry 100 10 to 90 of amplitude range AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Modulation AM Amplitude Modulation Carrier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Depth FM Frequency Modulation Carrier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Peak Deviation PM Phase Modulation Carrier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Phase Deviation Range FSK Frequency Shift Keying Carr
9. page For Diagnostics and Calibration see page 10 For Backup Restore see step 17 You can copy the waveform parameter of one channel to another channel Push the Backup Restore bezel but ton to display the Backup Restore sub menu In this menu you can back up a wave form data from internal memory to USB memory or restore a waveform data from USB memory to internal memory Return to the Utility main menu Push the more bezel button to display the third page On this page you can execute the instrument firmware update See page 15 19 For Security Menu see page 67 Memory Internal LSE Backup Internal gt USB Memory Restore Internal lt USB Memory Change Directory Make Directory Firmware Update security Menu AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Save Recall Instrument Setup Operating Basics You can save setups of the arbitrary function generator as files in the internal memory or in an external USB memory You can recall the stored setups from a file in the internal memory or in a USB memory Saveto f setup Memory Fel 987 654000 O00 KHe 123 4mvpp 2457Y MMSE Cont 1 234500 He 321 9 mvpp Ory setup i SETUPS Setups setup EUL ATERAFGQILTFS aki C d ef E h L i ki m no p qrs t T NE s A5 T7GO we a AEE FGHI JKLMNOP OAS TU UR Be Memory Internal USE Recall C You can lock a setup file to avoid accidental overwrite When a memory location
10. 5 These are waveform examples of Sin x x and Noise 6 These are waveform examples of DC and Gaussian 7 These are waveform examples of Lorentz and Haversine 8 These are waveform examples of Exponential Rise and Exponential Decay AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Sin x x Noise A uy D Ta A i 200mve M 100ns A Chl f 0 00 V i i j Chi 250mY Q M 10 0ps 5 06S 200ps pt Gy 52 0000ns A Chi 350mY TEK RUN f ne Auto Run f Ww Trig d T j i Fa P t fe gt f 4 i i 4 J Gil 200mve M 100ns A Chi f 0 00 v Gl 200mve M 100ns A Chi f 0 00 V B gt 52 0000ns i Gy 52 0000ns Run vu Trig d TER R n Ta Trig d 1 F i i f j i il 200mve M 100ns A Chl f 0 00 V Gl 200mve M 100ns A Chl s 0 00 V dev 52 0000ns j i st o2 0000nS iaai Wmv 52 0000ns f Exponential Rise Exponential Decay hii Sl CE M f i f j gt gt Gl 200mve M 100ns A Chl f 0 00 V Gil 200mve M100ns A Chi f 0 00 V i Gey 52 0000ns i Gey 52 0000ns 29 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Select Run Mode Push one of the four Run Mode buttons to select the instrument signal output method 1 The default Run Mode is Continuous To change waveform parameters see page 31 2 To select a modulated waveform push the Modulation button See page 46 for details on modula
11. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures To avoid Fire or Personal Injury Use Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electric shock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output ter minals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard observe all ratings and markings on the product Consult the product manual for further rating information before making connections to the product Do not apply a potential to any terminal including the common terminal that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal Power Off The power cord provides Mains disconnect Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qual ified service personnel Do Not Operate in Wet Damp Conditions Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry Provide Proper Ventilation Refer
12. sec AM Modulation depth M FM Deviation D Hz PM Deviation P degree m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 47 Operating Basics 48 To Output an FSK Waveform Frequency Shift Keying modulation is a modulation technique that shifts the output signal frequency between two frequen cies the carrier frequency and Hop frequency 1 Follow the steps described on page 46 to display the modulation type selec tion submenu Tek I ICH FSE Freq 1 000 00O 000 00 me Source Internal ame IU Clie FskRate 50 00 In this example select FSK as the modulation type Offset Om Shape Square 2 The FSK parameter setting screen is Tek j Modulation displayed rea 1 000 000 000 00 me Type i ie nats E Select Internal or External as FSK a FSK Source Ampl 000 pp FskAate 50 00 H source ga Internal Offset UU mi Shape Square External 3 If you select Internal you can set the xc FSK Rate FSK Rate 2 Modulati If you select External the FSK Rate is A ara cee SATA Vial i a 4 ignored nee Fen Sa Iden tet Ae ies ae TE Hap O 20 0 ye TA ao Frequency 4 Set Hop Frequency Carrier waveform frequency shifts to the Hop frequency wi
13. 16 384 to 131 072 16 384 to 131 072 Sampling Rate 250 MS s 250 MS s 250 MS s Resolution 14 bits Non volatile Waveform Memory 4 Frequency AFG3251 AFG3252 Ramp Sin x x 1 uHz to 250 kHz 1 uHz to 1 MHz 1 uHz to 2 4 MHz Gaussian Lorentz Exponential Rise Exponential Decay Haversine Arbitrary 1 mHz to 12 5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 79 Specifications 80 Waveforms cont Resolution W Accuracy Stability 1 uHz or 12 digits 1 ppm 0 C to 50 C except Arb 1 ppm 1 wHz 0 C to 50 C Arb Accuracy Aging 1 ppm year Phase except DC Noise Pulse Range 180 00 to 180 00 Lead Delay Pulse Range Continuous Mode 0 ps to Period Range Triggered Gated 0 ps to Period Pulse Width 0 8 Leading Edge Time Trailing Edge Time Burst Mode Resolution 10 ps or 8 digits Amplitude 50 Q AFG3251 AFG3252 Range 10 MVp p t0 10 Vp p 20 MVp p to 10 Von 50 MV p p t0 5 Von W Accuracy 1 of setting 1 mV 1 kHz sine waveform 0 V offset gt 10 mV amplitude Resolution 0 1 MV 0s 0 1 MVims 1 mV 0 1 dBm or 4 digits Units Vp p Vims dBm and Volt High Level and Low Level Output Impedance 50 Q Isolation 42 Vpk maximum to earth DC Offset 50 Q AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 Range 125V dc into 50 8 v Accuracy 1 of setting 5 mV 0 5 of amplitude Vp p Resolution 1 mV Internal Noise Add Range 0 0 to 50 of amplitude settin
14. 23 Sereen INCH ACE uiia ace erkiy ay eye a eae canoe a See ped ek a eid we ware eee Ane ae are eee 24 WICW PUNO e earna cere ees aoe d Hama eee eet baer EE E EE E Gyo nace pata eee E 25 SMON CUC BUONG 54 rieri a EE Pe oes ap eee SoG eee Sues Oey died ae ea dee a mode atin od eh e ce aa 26 Delia See cot eaae cop eteonren ane ners eae A EET E E E OTE TTE E AOE E E E EE EN 27 select WaVe racirea e ea a aoe a a a a eh i a Aa a i a be DI EEE EN 28 Ee AUN NO oeer EE EER EEEE E A E a aeee aN 30 Adjust Waveform Parameters nunnan unnan nannaa aaaea 31 Channel Select dual channel model only nnna ananuna annann 33 SUPON OPP aa me eee dara ja te cons ee E aa E e wae he eee gee E eh E E E weer 33 PCAN PAN el setae sire aera eg aha E Hina he ga gp a ene GO Gu Rare He eee 34 Paina BaS sera rera rE ss sechesetiehoeweken nee oys EEEE ee tebe es Meee e ones ATERA 35 Generate a Pulse Waveform 1 00 een ne ene en eee nee een teen ene teen nents 35 Save Recall Arbitrary Waveforms i xc0diw tein ene vee einiuwohws bone ebi kudha bay Veen Pete eee dae os 36 Generate an Arbitrary Waveform 1 ce tee ene t nee e eee et een eet neeeeetnnenees 37 Modify an Arbitrary Waveform Edit Menu 25 o1is22ieenen ed tohenne weed ee ee Oka hihe c0e eRe 38 Generate NOBC DG sese gan eeaoces heehee Peres ae coun NEIERE EIEEE RERAN EIE RENAE ees 41 Generate a Burst Waveform 2 scussune 264 avec ceeeseedend bag dewagne dn eee ehe bed Gude eemee sos eeensee es 42 sweep a Wa
15. 50 Q Range 20 MV p p to 20 Vpn v Accuracy 2 of setting 2 mV Amplitude lt 10 Vp p 1 kHz sine waveform 0 V offset gt 20 MV p p amplitude Resolution 0 1 MV 5 0 1 MVimg 1 mV 0 1 dBm or 4 digits Units Vp p Vims dBm and Volt High Level and Low Level Output Impedance 50 Q Isolation 42 Vpk maximum to earth DC Offset 50 Q Range 10 Vp ac de into 50 Q v Accuracy 2 of setting 10 mV 1 of amplitude Vp p setting lt 5 V Resolution 1 mV Internal Noise Add Range 0 0 to 50 of amplitude setting Vp p of signal waveform Resolution 1 1 Triggered Gated Burst Mode 1 uHz to 5 MHz 2 Triggered Gated Burst Mode 1 mHz to 2 5 MHz 3 Resolution 0 01 sine 0 1 other standard waveforms 4 40 mV p to 40 Vp p into open circuit load 5 2 of setting 2 mV Typical Amplitude gt 10 Vp p 6 dBm is used only for sine waveform 7 20 Vpk ac de into open circuit load 8 2 of setting 10 mV 1 of amplitude Vp p Typical setting gt 5 V Add 1 0 mV per C for operation outside the range of 20 C to 30 C AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 85 Specifications 86 Output Characteristics Sine Wave Flatness lt 5 MHz 0 15 dB ee a ni ey gt 5 MHz to 10 MHz 0 3 dB Y Harmonic Distortion 10 Hz to 20 kHz lt 60 dBc at 1 0 Vp p amplitude gt 20 kHz to 1 MHz lt 55 dBc gt 1 MHz to 10 MHz lt 45 dBc Total Harmonic Distortion 10 Hz to 20 kHz
16. Amplitude Pk Pk NAAAAAAAARA j Pe f Offset A Send to Arb 4 Use Vertical to set the waveform verti Chi Horizonta cal parameters Swipe Fae 5 Use Horizontal to set the waveform TRAIRE i Frequenc lo o 1S e 7 horizontal paramete rS i 125k H ee e Minimum Points 1 Phase 0 degrees a 6 Click Preview to view the waveform sass ET 7 You can also use the Equation Editor to Pe create a waveform The application B ted Cose K 3 4 arcsiee provides a set of sample equations that 3 Change the range according to your settings you can directly use or modify i re Singa 8 Use Command List to select the com mands functions units and opera tions 9 Use Preview to view the waveform e Sealy after the equation is compiled Command List Sin Cos e log int In Sart Max Min x Total Range range ind mark diff ael i F Lock Total Range 1G 57s norm round abs integ t w Equivalent Sampling Rate 7 8 9 Sampling rate of the instrument 1GS s m u n p 4 5 6 Multiwfm OK s i K H Properties 1 2 3 Enter BKSP CLR Send to Arb 0 Chi J Help AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 71 Operating Basics 72 10 11 12 13 14 15 You can also use a waveform math tool From the Math menu select Waveform Math to display the Waveform Math dialog box Select a math source from Waveform Library Select
17. Noise in this example Calculation results are displayed in the Resultant Waveform pane This is an example of adding noise to a square waveform You can remotely control Tektronix AWG AFG instruments using ArbExpress From the Communication menu select AWG AFG File Transfer amp Control to display the dialog box Connected instruments are listed on the Arb List The Instrument Control pane appears only when an instrument is connected otherwise it is hidden Waveform Math Q Math Source Selected Waveform Waveform Library Amplitude PK PK Cycles Phase degrees Duty Cycle C Scalar Value Math Source Amplitude C Copy from clipboard C Subtract m Selected Number of Points 1000 C Multiply C Divide Resultant Wavefom iv Only Between Cursors PC Folders PC Files AWG Ethernet XXX Waveform A File s Folder s Name Sie AFG3252 44 Transfer Direct 1008 Wave form csv Bluet Wave form set COD Wave form tfw OG ks Wave form2 tfv a Ms Wave form3 tiv AFG Memory You can transfer files from EMEM Waveform 3 thw PC ta EMEM USER1 lt Drag source file and drop here gt PC to USER USER2 lt Drag source file and drop here gt EMEM to USER USER3 Waveform2 thw EMEM ta Pr Instrument Contro Channel Selector 1IGERA Divan ennraa fila and dran hare gt CH1 7 0 00 Deg Operating Mode Burst 1 Cycle v M Output On Amplitude 5 000E0 Vp
18. Series Quick Start User Manual 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 Y 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 m The arbitrary function generator must have been calibrated adjusted at an ambient temperature between 20 C and 30 C m The arbitrary function generator must have been operating continuously for 20 minutes within the specified operating temperature range m The instrument must be in an environment with temperature altitude and humidity with the operating limits described in these specifications Electrical except AFG3011 Operating Mode Run Mode Continuous Modulation Sweep and Burst Burst Count 1 to 1 000 000 cycles or Infinite Internal Trigger Rate 1 000 us to 500 0 s Waveforms Standard Sine Square Pulse Ramp More Sin x x Noise DC Gaussian Lorentz Exponen tial Rise Exponential Decay and Haversine Arbitrary Waveform AFG3021B AFG3022B AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 Waveform Length 2 to 131 072 2 to gt 16 384 2 to gt 16 384
19. Time Fall Time Jitter rms typical Pulse Width Resolution Pulse Duty Leading Edge Trailing Edge 18 ns to 0 625 Pulse 5 ns to 0 625 Pulse Period Period Resolution Overshoot typical Jitter rms typical AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Specifications AFG3021B AFG3022B AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 lt 5 MHz 0 15 dB gt 5 MHz to 20 MHz 0 3 dB gt 20 MHz to 25 MHz 0 5 dB 10 Hz to 20 kHz lt 70 dBc gt 20 kHz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc gt 1 MHz to 10 MHz lt 50 dBc gt 10 MHz to 25 MHz lt 40 dBc 10 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 2 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc gt 1 MHz to 25 MHz lt 50 dBc 63 dBm lt 5 MHz 0 15 dB gt 5 MHz to 25 MHz 0 3 dB gt 25 MHz to 100 MHz 0 5 dB 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc gt 1 MHz to 5 MHz lt 50 dBc gt 5 MHz to 100 MHz lt 37 dBc 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc gt 1 MHz to 25 MHz lt 50 dBc gt 25 MHz to 100 MHz 50 dBc 6 dBc oct 20 MHz lt 110 dBc Hz at 10 kHz offset 57 dBm AFG3021B AFG3022B AFG3101 AFG3102 lt 18ns 500 ps 200 ps 100 ps lt 5ns lt 5 MHz 0 15 dB gt 5 MHz to 25 MHz 0 3 dB gt 25 MHz to 100 MHz 0 5 dB gt 100 MHz to 200 MHz 1 0 dB gt 200 MHz to 240 MHz 2 0 dB 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 60 dBc gt 1 MHz to 5 MHz lt 50 dBc gt 5 MHz to 25 MHz lt 37 dBc gt 25 MHz to 240 MHz lt 30 dBc 10 Hz to 1 MHz lt 50
20. an external trigger source is selected the trigger output is high during the time the trigger input is high areae ea anaa ena 200mV Q amp Ch2 1 00 Y Q M 200s A Ch2 f 1 52 V m 380 000usS Quick Tips m 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 Trigger output frequency MHz 4 900 000 000 00 Fs 4 900 000 000 01 to 14 700 000 000 0 Fs 3 14 700 000 000 1 to 24 500 000 000 0 Fs 5 24 500 000 000 1 to 34 300 000 000 0 Fs 7 34 300 000 000 1 to 44 100 000 000 0 Fs 9 44 100 000 000 1 to 50 000 000 000 0 Fs 11 50 000 000 000 1 No signal 1 Fs represents setting frequency of output waveform 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 51 Operating Basics Adjusting Parameters of Two Channel Signals dual channel model only Phase The AFG3000 series uses phase continuous method to change frequency When you change a frequency of a channel it will affect the phase relationship between the two channels For example the instrument is generating a 5 MHz sine waveform for both CH1 and CH2 and the phase is a
21. change the screen to Table display Mew Operation Read Execute 3 Push Operation and select Data Number 4 Perform the following data point edit Ta m X 250 Y 8191 m X 251 Y 8191 m X 750 Y 8191 m X 751 Y 8191 5 After each data edit push Execute to implement the edit operation Save this waveform to Users Hew Execute 6 This is an example of an oscilloscope Tek tl Trig d M Pos 480 0ns CHI screen for the User3 waveform aa Ble Limit oft Z00MHz 44 volts Div Loarse Probe 10x Invert Ott CHI 5 004 MM 100ns CHI 1 204 15 Mar OF 20 21 1 00007 MHz Quick Tips f 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 m Push the front panel View button in the Edit Menu to toggle between edit texts and graphical views 40 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Generate Noise DC 1 Push the front panel More button 2 Pushthe More Waveform Menu bezel button 3 Select Noise Sines ise 4 You can set waveform parameters for Noise This is a sample of Gaussian Noise displayed on an oscilloscope Noise screen DE Gaussian 5 Push DC to display DC parameters Phase U Offset Om rll gt 500ml 0 CH Quick Tip m You cannot modulate or sweep noise or a DC waveform See page 28 AFG3000 Series Quick Start Us
22. instrument may be damaged A CAUTION Do not apply excessive inputs over 5 V to Trigger Input connector The instrument may be damaged Use Fuse Adapter The instrument will be damaged if a large DC or AC voltage is applied to the output or input connectors To protect the output circuits a fuse adapter is provided as an optional accessory When the instrument is used by students or other inex perienced users always attach the fuse adapter to the output connectors to avoid damage Tektronix part numbers for the fuse adapter are as follows m 013 0345 00 Adapter 12 Adapter 159 0454 00 0 125 A fuse set 3 each 0 125A Fuse AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Started 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 V_ DC peak AC When the poten tial voltage between the chassis ground and common ground goes over 42 Vp the internal protective circuit will be acti vat
23. interface see page 18 3 For language selection see page 11 4 For System related menus see step 6 and step 10 5 Push the Status bezel button to dis play the instrument status 6 Push the System bezel button to display the System submenu Trigger Out Trigger Trigger Clack Ret Internal SYTE For Trigger Out see page 50 Power Oni Default Clock Ref N ee Internal For synchronous operation see page 60 SEUSS o i Screen saver i Click Tone Off Beeper Off Sec LO WH tektroniscom ae Utility System 1of2 10 Push the more button to display the second page Push Contrast to adjust Trigger Cut Trigger 7 For Reference Clock see page 59 8 You can select the instrument power on settings 9 Executing the Secure function will erase all data except Mac Address calibration data and the instrument serial number A AON as the screen contrast Clack Ret Internal Power On Default Screen 11 Push Screen Saver to toggle the CTE ae _SaverO 1S A es ph om Ott screen saver Off and On Screen Saver off Click Tone Oft 12 Push Click Tone to toggle the click pes ari tone Off and On Ofi On 13 Push Beeper to toggle the beep sound oe Off and On www Tek Toni cam aia Utility System SME AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 63 Operating Basics 64 14 15 16 17 18 Push the front panel Q button to return to the previous menu Push the more button to display the second
24. is locked a lock key icon will appear on 1 Push the front panel Save button to display the Save Menu 2 lo specify a memory location select Internal or USB In this example select USB Use the general purpose knob to scroll files Push Save to save a setting 3 You can save a setup as a new file if Tr you specify USB Push Save As man USE 4 You can enter a file name in this screen Use the general purpose knob Sale to select a character Push the Enter Character bezel button or the Sains front panel Enter key to enter the char aie acter Change Directory 5 To recall a setup push the front panel Recall button 6 Select a memory location Internal or USB and then push the Recall bezel button Quick Tips a the screen To lock or unlock a setup file push the Lock Unlock bezel button m To erase a file push the Erase bezel button m Output state is Off by default after reading a setup file E If you save a setup to a USB memory a file with the extension TFS is saved AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 65 Operating Basics Saving a Screen Image You can save a screen image of the arbitrary function generator to a USB memory Do the following steps 1 Insert a USB memory to the front panel USB connector 2 Set the display to show the screen you want to save aS image Then simulta Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst neously push the two arrow keys under neath the rotary knob on the front panel Sep
25. m IEC 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity EN 61000 3 2 2000 AC power line harmonic emissions EN 61000 3 3 1995 Voltage changes fluctuations and flicker European Contact For further information in Europe contact Tektronix UK Ltd Western Peninsula Western Road Bracknell RG12 1RF United Kingdom 1 This product is intended for use in nonresidential areas only Use in residential areas may cause electromagnetic interference 2 Emissions which exceed the levels required by this standard may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object 3 To ensure compliance with the EMC standards listed here high quality shielded interface cables should be used Australia New Zealand Declaration of Conformity EMC Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard in accordance with ACMA m EN 61326 1997 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use 90 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Instrument Dimensions
26. the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TEKTRONIX RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Table of Contents Table of Contents General Safety Summary 5 tanek ba baw tiaatrntAn sated edad orden sane eho rater as biaeha bRaewearaiechacaes jii Environmental Considerations usanu nerean eaan V EC E E E E S E E E E EE ed EE T EE aoe E ee eae vii rore opil ahtcit a tE a E E E E E T E E E eco E E EEE S vii Conventions Used in this Manual 0 cc ccc eaae viii ek TUONA ere pa nnee ena A EEE E E AEE 1 To Generate a Sine WaVelOnn 2 23 cideaea teuencs Reb ecewes here nde be secae bore en doh Lacvargwdbeneteeceans 2 PICCCOSNG e PEELE TEESE E EE EEEE ose E ae ce Rete ae TIETE ceed bee aesense Rann ce aac 4 Cesk ClCt i ee ens ee ee re ee ee 5 CNEA FEOS s23 5640400 56ecgauaonie potosee ae eaaeenet aanens os teeewaeerdewsenieeeneeatactecsts 5 Bele IMG ANON ic su nar ensen esos canes eee qe aseces ee
27. updates 15 Floating ground 13 Frequency span Sweep waveform 44 Front panel 23 Index Front panel controls How to lock or unlock 23 Function buttons 23 Fuse adapter Protect output circuits 12 G Gaussian Standard waveform 29 General features 5 Generate a burst waveform 42 Generate a differential signal 58 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 H Haversine Standard waveform 29 Help 4 Hold time Sweep waveform 44 Instrument dimensions 91 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 75 Load impedance 22 54 Lock front panel controls 23 Lock unlock Arbitrary waveform data 36 Instrument setups 65 93 Index Lorentz Standard waveform 29 M Main display area Screen interface 24 Master slave operation 60 Measurement of filter characteristics Application examples 76 Menu buttons 23 Message display area Screen interface 24 Modify an arbitrary waveform 38 Modulate a waveform 46 N Noise Standard waveform 29 Number of Points Edit menu 38 O Operating requirements 6 Option buttons 24 Output menu To add Noise 56 To add signal 57 To invert waveform
28. 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 22 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 94 To connect to a network 18 To generate a pulse waveform 35 To generate a sine waveform 2 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 Programmer Manual vii 20 27 Programming information vii Protect output circuits Fuse adapter 12 Protect your DUT 14 Pulse width modulation Application examples 77 Q Quick Tutorial 1 R Rackmount dimensions 91 Rear panel 34 Recommended accessories 8 Reference signal Internal or External 59 Related documentation vii Remote control AroExpress 72 Return time Sweep waveform 44 Run Mode 30 S Save Recall instrument setup 65 Saving a screen image 66 Screen interface 24 Screen saver Utility menu 63 Screen view formats 25 Secure function Utility menu 9 63 Security menu 67 Firmware update 17 Security slot Rear panel 34 Selecting a local language 11 Se
29. 84 to 2 to 16 384 gt 16 384 to 131 072 131 072 Sampling Rate 250 250MS is 250 MS s 1 GS s 250 MS s_ 2 GS s 250 MS s Display Color Monochrome Color a Color Interface USB LAN USB LAN USB LAN GPIB USB LAN GPIB GPIB GPIB m Three functions integrated into one generator m 10 MHz to 240 MHz Function Generator m 5 MHz to 120 MHz Pulse Generator m 14 bits Arbitrary Waveform Generator m Color or monochrome LCD display Ground isolation m Synchronous operation m USB memory interface m ArbExpress Software m Context sensitive Help system AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 5 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 require ments Tektronix AFG 3102 22522 Sonone m Sides 50 mm 2 in m Rear 50 mm 2 in 156 3 mm 2 Before operating ensure that the ambient temperature is between 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F 4 CAUTION To ensure proper cooling keep both sides of the inst
30. AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Quick Start User Manual www tektronix com 071 1631 04 Tektronix Copyright Tektronix All rights reserved Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material Specifications and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc Contacting Tektronix Tektronix Inc 14200 SW Karl Braun Drive PO Box 500 Beaverton OR 97077 USA For product information sales service and technical support m In North America call 1 800 833 9200 m Worldwide visit www tektronix com to find contacts in your area Warranty 16 Tektronix warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original purchase from an authorized Tektronix distributor If the product proves defective during this warranty period Tektronix at its option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product Batteries are excluded from this warranty Parts modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work may be new or r
31. Cont 125 mil Amplitude rr High Level Low Level more Limit Moise CH Complement More Waveform Mery J Frequency Period Phase Menu 2 6 Amplitude Level Mery Run Mode inn Menu NOTE When CH1 is selected in the AFG310x or AFG325x series instrument the instrument displays External Add Off On AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual External Reference Clock Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B 1 The external reference input EXT REF INPUT and the external reference output EXT REF OUTPUT connec tors are provided on the AFG3000 series rear panel 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 Push the Clock Ref bezel menu button to toggle between Internal and External Quick Tips Interface Utility Ee Lanquage English O Sustem Trigger Qut Trigger SVT Clock Ref Internal External Power On Default Last Operating Basics The external reference Input and Output connectors are used for synchronizing multiple AFG3000 series instruments Refer to page 60 for synchronous operation The arbitrary function generator can use the internal source or an external
32. MHz sine waveform with an amplitude of 1 Vp p In the Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument following example you can change the frequency and amplitude of the original output signal 1 Push the front panel Default button to display the default output signal To change frequency push the front panel Frequency Period short cut button Frequency is now active You can change the value using the keypad and Units bezel menu or you can change the value with the general purpose knob Push the Frequency Period shortcut button again to toggle the parameter to Period Next change amplitude Push the Amplitude High shortcut button Amplitude is now active You can change the value using the keypad and Units bezel menu or you can change the value using the general purpose knob Push the Amplitude High shortcut button again to toggle the parameter to High Level You can change the values of Phase and Offset in the same way AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Save Recall CO Frequency Period Amplitude High lt gt C Offset Low Phase Delay E Cont E 000 O00 000 OU me Frequency 3 Phase 0 00 Ampl LLL YPP Perigi r 0 f ji set 0 m i j CHI Cont See OOO OC us Frequency Phase 0 00 Ampl LIE Vp Ferio 1 Offset Om Frequency Period Amplitude High C9 gt Phase Delay Offset Low CO CO CHi Cont 5 Amplitude Phase 0 00 e P Ampl 1 000 pp Off
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34. Oscilloscope Sinz Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst Tek Run TE chi Bandwidth Full Bandwidth F 1 S 150 MHZ 20 MH2 ib 200mv 2h M 400ns A Chl 76 0mv gt Tv 0 00000 s Fine Scale 200mv div Frequency Period Amplitude High lt C Offset Low CD Coupling Invert Bandwidth Position Offset Fron AC off 150 MHz 0 00 div 0 000 V E Phase Delay CD AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Quick Tutorial 7 The Frequency Period Phase Menu is displayed and Freq is selected You Cont can now change the frequency value g1 000 O00 O00 O me Phase O00 p LLL po Offset my 8 To change the frequency value use the keypad and Units bezel buttons Cont For example if you enter a value 2 eee Ampl alee Vee kE using the keypad the bezel menus will e automatically change to Units I He After entering the frequency value push 3 the Units bezel button or the front panel te Enter button to complete the entry You can change the Amplitude Phase i i R 1S i ae Cancel and Offset values in the same way ue 9 You can also change the frequency ee cr hicds value USING the general purpose knob Cont
35. Quick Tip Edit Utility i Firmware frcass Update Protection Change Password Security 5 Co Protection pae Pazeni a e e g AB CDEP GAL TEE MNOP ORS TUY ai Password Access Protection f Enter Character Ok Tek New 1 Fassword pAn BE Abcdeftghijkimnoparstuv ayak BFEEEFTEEHEE at th ABMDEPGHT JkEMNOPORSTUVWRTZ Access Protection Enter Character m 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 68 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 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 Arbi trary 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 Pentium III 800 MHz and higher 256 MB RAM 300 MB free hard disk Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 01 and higher NET Framewo
36. Russian Quick Tips Edit AFGSTO 2 Fal Interface Language e English System Status Frangais Bienvenue Deutsch willkommen Aas E E Utility Language Utility Version 1 0 ZH en BERS RIERA ee BUR A PYCCRMM PHEETCTEHE www tek tons COM English O Francais Deutsch hore lote Getting Started m 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 m Use the front panel overlay that corresponds to each local language AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 11 Getting Started Protect Your Instrument from Misuse Check Input and Output Connectors 1 The instrument has both input and ae mes output connectors on the front panel on o When connecting a cable be sure to amuan a distinguish the input connector from the output connectors l i Bumn gE rp 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 A CAUTION Do not short output pins or apply external voltages to Output connectors The
37. System Ethernet Getting Started 19 Getting Started 4 Push the Address bezel button to assign a unique address to the instru ment The GPIB address defines a unique alk Lister address for the instrument Each device Off Bus connected to the GPIB bus must have a unique GPIB address The GPIB address must be from 0 to 30 5 Push the Configuration bezel button to toggle the instrument bus communi cations on and off m Talk Listen Select this mode to remotely control the instrument from an external host computer Off Bus Select this mode to dis connect the instrument from the GPIB bus Quick Tip m Refer to the AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Programmer Manual for information on remote control commands 20 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Equivalent Output Circuits The following illustrations show the equivalent output circuits for the AFG3000 series instruments 1 AFG3011 Output signals do not exceed 20 V when the gt 50 Q load impedance is used AFG3021B and AFG3022B Amplitude and offset of the output signals are not affected by load impedance AFG3101 AFG3102 Output signals do not exceed 10 V when the gt 50 Q load impedance is used Voltage over the maximum level is clipped Amplitude and offset are affected when you change the load imped ance The maximum and minimum levels do not exceed 10 V respec tively AFG3251 AFG3252 Outp
38. To recall or save an arbitrary waveform push the front panel Edit button to display the Edit menu 2 Select Read from to recall an arbitrary waveform 3 The Read Waveform page is displayed 4 Tosave waveforms select Write to to display the Write Waveform page 5 If you save a waveform to a USB memory a file with the extension TFW is saved 6 You can also recall waveforms by pushing the front panel Arb gt Arb Waveform Menu bezel buttons Quick Tips sein Edit Utility Number Oper ation Read Q frat more Tots Paste at Beginning Paste at End write to O hore of 3 Memory Internal USG i Fead trom W i User Users d Userd Head Wavetorn bs Tek t Witeto Memory Internal USB Mat 26 14 00 2005 May 26 14 01 2005 Write May 26 1402 2005 Mat 26 14 03 2005 MAY 26 14 04 2005 USBODittw 1 2 USBO002 t tw Write fs Change Directory mre lafz Frequency Period Phase Menu Amplitude Level Menu m Push the more bezel button in the Write to submenu to display the Lock Unlock and the Erase menu m The Lock Unlock function allows you to lock the file against accidental overwrite 36 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Generate an Arbitrary Waveform Operating Basics The arbitrary function generator can output an arbitrary waveform that is stored in the internal memory or a USB memory 1 Push t
39. User Manual 11 Remove the USB memory from the front panel USB connector 12 Power the instrument off and then back on 13 Push the front panel Utility button to Edit Utility display the Utility menu CD Confirm that the firmware has been updated Quick Tip m You can protect access to firmware update using the Security menu AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual See page 67 Getting Started 17 Getting Started 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 2 Push the front panel Utility button 3 Push the I O Interface gt Ethernet bezel buttons 4 The Ethernet Network Settings menu is displayed By selecting the DHCP On the instru ment can set its network address auto matically through DHCP 18
40. aE RI Phase Delay Offset Low 3 A message appears on the screen indi i Lant cating that the screen image was saved req 1 000 000 000 CO me 4 Push OK Phase 000 wwa eee Offset Om saved as TEN TEROOOT PEMP Quick Tips m Image files are saved in a folder named TEK in the USB memory m Image files are saved as BMP format The arbitrary function generator gives all files created by the instrument the default name TEKOOnnn BMP where the nnn are placeholders for an automatic number sequence from 000 to 999 66 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics Using the Security Menu Use the Security menu to limit access to the following menus m Firmware update m 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 Firmware pi Update Interface Lanquage English 2 Select Security Menu Edit Utility Security System Menu Status mare mores tots 1of 3 3 Select Access Protection to display the ak n password input page Fasswo d kaiii O protection Abcd eer ikl mi A q 4 Enter your password Use the general a HE J45 6788 PREE ne ee a purpose knob to select the chara
41. able on the Document CD and on the Tektronix Web site www tektronix com manuals Item Quick Start User Manual Built in Help Programmer Manual Service Manual Optional ArbExpress Software CD AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Unpacking Installation Specifica tion Operation and Overviews UI Help and Operation Menu Structures User Interface and Programming Information Self service and Performance test Waveform creation Import waveforms from oscilloscope or PC vii Preface Conventions Used in this Manual The following icons are used throughout this manual Front panel Connect Network USB power power ok 3 P ae 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 vill AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 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 2 8 9 Turn on the arbitrary function generator Connect the CH1 Output of the arbitrary function generator and the oscilloscope input with a BNC cable Select a waveform Enable the signal output Observe a waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen Use the front panel shortcut buttons to select a waveform parameter Sele
42. ating Basics Operating Basics Generate a Pulse Waveform 1 Push the front panel Pulse button to display the Pulse screen 2 Push the Frequency Period shortcut CES BEDNE Con button to select Frequency or Period ae Period U0 OO us Frequency Delay 0 00 ns Leading 18 00 ns Ampl OO pp Trailing 16 00 ns Period Offset Om Duty 50 0 _ Period CH1 CH2 3 Push the Duty Width shortcut button Tek CHI Cont to toggle between Duty and Width Duty 4 Push the Leading Trailing shortcut ae aah p o e A button to toggle the parameters for Pa athe mn pe Trailing 150 0ns Width Leading Edge and Trailing Edge Coury Er Edge Trailing Edge 5 This isan example of a pulse waveform oo i e a displayed on an oscilloscope screen T 200mva M 200ns A Chl 76 0mv Gey 252 000ns Serethensetoneetescetucescaseshensshenechecssiacsetarsntncatinensdecnsteanecesnetransteeesianesbarecteactarasheesshecsteccshearstencshentshectataranestarinraristacicuncteanestasinerstaneateneahy aesctacechacschecsstnsenteennseceateneatennstecnatcesed Quick Tip m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 35 Operating Basics Save Recall Arbitrary Waveforms You can save up to four arbitrary waveforms in the instrument internal memory To save more waveforms use a USB memory 1
43. bled Inf Cycles To generate double pulse set the burst KOERREN ETTE eae SN ea Gate count N Cycles to 2 EAL ai mta nsunnnnsnnnn numum num numum nomon m lal mumun m n moa mon n nOn more 1of2 3 This is an example of double pulse Tek SL Tigtd M Pos 760 0 us 4 This waveform is a trigger output signal JHO e TLI LJ S gt CHI 10 CH2 20 0 M 1 0 rms CH2 42 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual To Generate a Gated Burst Waveform Operating Basics In the gated burst mode the output is enabled or disabled based on the internal gate signal or an external signal applied to the front panel Trigger Input connector While the gate signal is true or the front panel Manual Trigger button is pushed in the instrument outputs a continuous waveform 1 Push the front panel Burst button to display the burst menu 2 Select Gate 3 This is a sample oscilloscope screen The top waveform is a trigger output signal 4 This is a gated waveform sample Quick Tips Burst Freq 1 000 00O 000 00 me 1 Cycle Phase 0 00 Cycle Gate Ampl 1000 pp Source External N Cycles Offset OOO my TrigDelay 0 000 0000 Polarity Positive 500mVQ M2 00us A Ch4 f 900mV Ch3 1 00 Y 2 Ch4 5 00V i Gv 3 36000us m The instrument provides the following three trigger sources for Burst mode m Internal or external trigger signal m Manual trigger m Remote command m Once Gate is selected burs
44. button Channel Copy 4 To execute the instrument diagnostics l i Execute push the Execute Diagnostics bezel Diagnostics Diagnostics button ao Execute To execute self calibration push the Calibration Calibration Execute Calibration bezel button 5 If Diagnostics completes without any errors the message PASSED is dis played AFGS102 Version 1 2 0 Dec 12 2006 Utility Diagnostics Calibration Wi tektronis com 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 m 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 m Disconnect all the cables from the instrument when you perform self test or self calibration m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Selecting a Local Language You can select a language to display on the instrument screen 1 Push the front panel Utility button 2 Push the Language bezel button 3 Select the desired language You can select from English French German Japanese Korean Simple Chinese Traditional Chinese and
45. can configure the signal with the outputs off This will allow you to mini mize the chance of sending a problem atic signal to a DUT 2 Dual channel model only You can turn on or off the signal output for channel 1 and channel 2 indepen dently You can enable one of the two channels or enable both of the two channels at any time AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Output Output a QO opoo 33 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Rear Panel The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors for the instrument A f A WARNING E Security slot TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE o GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND OPERA S EABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE DO NOT REMOVE COVERS REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL A co Chassis ground screw f sanon Qe amp CE Ter per wE p Hie L F TT T Cy Ext t Re l 7 N Ea Rat Output ye B5 GPIB IEEE 488 USB M OOOH A F of RI WRT WS B bet ad U Y A
46. ct Frequency as a parameter to be changed Change the frequency value using numeric keys 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 75 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 1 Quick Tutorial To Generate a Sine Waveform The following quick tutorial describes how to generate a continuous sine waveform using Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbi trary Function Generators Follow these steps to learn the basics of the arbitrary function generator 1 Connect the power cord and then push the front panel power on off switch to turn on the arbitrary function generator Connect a BNC cable from the CH1 Output of arbitrary function generator to an oscilloscope input connector Push the front panel Sine button and then push the Continuous button to select a waveform Push the front panel CH1 Output On button to enable the output Use the oscilloscope auto scaling function to display the sine waveform on the screen lf the instrument outputs a default sine waveform you can manually set the oscilloscope as follows m 0 5 us div 200 mV div To change the frequency push the front panel Frequency Period short cut button AFG3000 series
47. cters seat and push the Enter Character bezel button after each selection Access Protection Enter As you enter the characters of your Character password they are displayed as a series of asterisks on the pass Ik word input page If no specific password has been previ ously 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 67 Operating Basics Changing the Password Before the password is changed for the first time the default password is DEFAULT To change the password do the following steps 1 Select Security Menu from the Utility menu 2 Ifthe Access Protection is set to On turn it off using the Access Protection menu Otherwise skip to step 3 3 Select Change Password to display the password input page 4 Enter your current password Use the general purpose knob to select the characters and push the Enter Character bezel button after each selection Then select OK to display the New Password input page 5 Enter a new password As you enter the characters of your new password they are displayed on the screen Check carefully to ensure you are entering the desired characters 6 Select OK to activate the new pass word Note A password must have at least four characters and not more than12 charac fers
48. cut button 2 Push the more bezel button 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 Amplitude Frequency Period Amplitude High Offset C o Phase Delay Offset Low High Level CD CD Units pp Low Level Thore Level CH1 CH2 Ott a 3 Mare 2of2 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Frequency Frequency Period Amplitude High Phase Delay Offset Low Frequency Tii Mo Phase lian Phase 53 Operating Basics Set up Load Impedance 54 The output impedance of the AFG3000 series is 50 Q If you connect a load other than 50 Q the displayed Amplitude Offset and High Low values are different from the output voltage To make the displayed values same as output voltage you need to set load impedance To set the load impedance use the Output menu 1 Push the front panel Top Menu T button and then push the Outpu Period ARS Menu bezel button The Output Menu ak Menu iS displayed en Invert EWE _ 2 Push Load Impedance to display the
49. d Noise Add O ee Of on Noise Level HIE Load me Invert Off External 4dd Oft High Limit 5 000 Y Low Limit 5 000 Y Tek H Tig i M Pos 0000s CH1 PR UAV m B 2 y i oii Volts Diy Coarse CHI Wf 321m 1 00007 MHz MM So0ns 6 Mar OF 20 07 CHI 3 00 CH2 5 004 m An internal noise generator digital is used to add noise m CH1 and CH2 noise signals are non correlating m 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 56 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics Add Signal AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series The AFG3101 AFG3102 and AFG3251 AFG3252 rear panel ADD INPUT connector allows you to add an external signal to the CH1 output signal 1 Connect an external signal source to the rear panel ADD INPUT connector Push the front panel Top Menu isk button and then push the Outpu Menu bezel button Push External Add to select On The following is an example of adding noise as an external signal The upper waveform is an external signal The bottom waveform is a square waveform before adding external sig nal This is an example of square waveform after adding external signal noise Quick Tip m The Output Status see page 24 is changed from Output Off to Ext A
50. d with Your Instrument Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Front Panel Overview The front panel is divided into easy to use functional areas This section provides you with a quick overview of the front panel controls and the screen interface The following figure shows the front panel of the dual channel model Top Menu button Bezel menu buttons Function buttons DUAL CHANNEL GENERATOR Shortcut buttons Numeric keypad The Trig d LED is lit when the instru ment receives an internal or exter nal trigger signal Trigger Input connector View button eee Trigger Output connector USB connector Menu buttons Power On Off switch CH1 and CH2 Output connectors To Lock or unlock the Front Panel Controls If you need to lock the front panel controls use the following remote command m SYSTem KLOCK STATe To unlock the front panel without using a remote command push the front panel Cancel button twice AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 23 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Screen Interface Message display area Tek EI Cont oe Output status Freq 1 000 000 OQO OC aie Phase 0 00 Frequency Period iffset Om Phi tl Main display area Do aL Parameter listing Amplitude Level or Graph i ea Bezel menu AM pl A i L pp Run Mode Menu Output Menu Level meter View tab Bezel Menu When you push a front panel button the instrument displays the co
51. dBc gt 1 MHz to 25 MHz lt 47 dBc gt 25 MHz to 240 MHz 47 dBc 6 dBc oct 57 dBm AFG3251 AFG3252 lt 2 5ns AFG3021B AFG3022B AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 30 ns to 999 99 s 8 ns to 999 99 s 4 ns to 999 99 s 10 ps or 5 digits 0 001 to 99 999 10 ps or 4 digits lt 5 2 5 ns to 0 625 Pulse Period 500 ps 200 ps 100 ps 81 Specifications Output Characteristics cont Ramp AFG3251 AFG3252 Linearity typical lt 0 1 of peak output lt 0 15 of peak output lt 0 2 of peak output Symmetry 0 to 100 0 Noise AFG3251AFG3252 Bandwidth pic 240 Mi Arbitrary AFG3251 AFG3252 Rise Time Fall Time typical lt 3ns Jitter rms typical 500 ps at 2 GS s 4 ns at 250 MS s 4 ns at 250 MS s 1 Exclude harmonics and channel crosstalk 2 Frequency 1 kHz Amplitude 1 Vp p Symmetry 100 10 to 90 of amplitude range Modulation AM Amplitude Modulation Carrier Waveforms Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Modulation Source Internal or External Internal Modulating Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb Waveforms Internal Modulating 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz Frequency Depth 0 0 to 120 0 FM Frequency Modulation AFG3251 AFG3252 Carrier Waveforms Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Modulation Source Internal or External Internal Modulating Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb Waveforms Internal Modulating 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz Frequency Peak Deviation DC t
52. dd when you push the front panel CH1 Output button to enable the output AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Amplitudes Level Menu Run Mode Menu Output Meny Tek M Limit Moise Exterrial Add D On Trig d M Pos 20 00ns FE PE 22i Period 1 000 us CHI 5 00 Tek M CH2 10 0 M SO0ns Cye RMS 10 1 Freq 993 9kHz let S Mi Pos 20 00ns Trig d PE Pk 51 2 Cyt AMS 103V Period 333 5ns Freg 1 007MHz CH1 5 00 CH 10 0 M1 S00ns CH2 gt 57 Operating Basics Generating a Differential Signal A dual channel instrument can be used to generate a differential signal by programming CH2 to output the complement of CH1 The CH2 settings can be configured conveniently by using the CH1 Complement function 58 1 After setting the CH1 waveform param Tk eters push the front panel Channel Cont select cu1cH2 button to select CH2 2 Push the front panel Top Menu button and then push the Output Menu bezel button 3 Push the CH1 Complement bezel but ton 4 The CH2 waveshape and timing param eters are copied from CH1 and the CH2 amplitude settings are inverted from CH1 in the Output menu 125 mill 125 rall Cont p mi Il Amplitude Level Menu Run Mode Menu Output Weny O Cont 125 ml 125 mll
53. de 53 Frequency 53 Period 53 Phase 52 Align Phase 52 Amplitude To change the units 32 Application examples Frequency modulation 78 Lissajous patterns 75 Pulse width modulation 77 Sweep 76 Arb button front panel Recalling arbitrary waveforms 36 ArbExpress vii 69 Basic operations 71 Screen interface 70 System requirements 69 Arbitrary waveforms Save and recall 36 B Beeper Utility menu 63 Bezel menu buttons 23 Bezel menu Screen interface 24 C Carrier null Application examples 78 Center frequency Sweep waveform 44 Changing the password Security menu 68 Chassis ground screw Rear panel 34 Click tone Utility menu 63 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Connect to a network Ethernet 18 GPIB 19 USB interface 18 CSV file ArbExpress 73 D DC Standard waveform 29 Default button 9 Default setup 27 Default Power on settings 9 Differential signal 55 58 Documentation vii Double pulse Generate a burst waveform 42 E Editmenu 38 Recalling waveform data 38 Saving waveform data 38 Environmental requirements 6 Equation Editor ArbExpress 71 Equivalent output circuits 21 Erase Arbitrary waveform data 36 Instrument setups 65 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 59 F Firmware
54. djusted between the two channels If you change the CH2 frequency to 10 MHz and then return it to 5 MHz the CH2 phase does not return to its initial condition To adjust the phase relationship between the two channels you need to stop signal generation and restart it The instrument provides a function called Align Phase to adjust the phase relationship 1 In this example a 5 MHz continuous sine waveform is used Confirm that both phases are set to 0 degrees 2 Change the CH1 frequency to 10 MHz and then back to 5 MHz In this state the CH2 phase does not return to its initial condition 3 To align the phase of two channel signals push the Align Phase bezel button 4 When you push the Align Phase but ton the instrument will stop the signal generation adjust the phases of both channels and automatically restart the signal generation 52 CH Cont Freq 5 000 000 OOO OO mite Frequency Phase 0 00 Ampl UOL Yp Period Offset Om Frequency CH2 Cont CH CH acre CU0 O00 O00 OO mite ZAL Phase o d a Phase Ampl l L y pp Offset Om k Align Phase CHA E Trig a M Pos 000s A AAAA UVV Mi Pos 0000s Frequency k As fd Trig d AAAA Eo VVV Period Frequency CHI CHe AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Amplitude Operating Basics To set the CH1 amplitude and CH2 amplitude to the same level follow these steps 1 Push the front panel Amplitude High short
55. e 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 gt Marker from the menu bar 70 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics 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 Sn a anc menu 2 Blank sheet opens a blank sheet in the standard Waveform window with 1024 points waveform Equation editor length You can change the number of Ctra points using Properties from the Waveform menu Save Ctr s Save As Ctrlte 3 Use the Standard Waveform dialog box ee rts to create any of the standard wave forms that are available Use Settings O g z nstument aFG3022 to select a desired waveform and ee i oest instrument type
56. e pulse waveform Frequency Period Amplitude High Phase Delay Offset Low Duty Width Leading Trailing 2 Ifyou push the Amplitude High short Tess cut button once Amplitude becomes CH c a2 active Freq 1 000 000 OOO OL me Amplitude Delay U UUns Leading 18 00 ns k Amp 1 000 VPP Trailing 18 00 ns Offset Offset j m y Duty 50 0 High Level E Mh Il Low Level 3 If you push the Amplitude High short cut button again High Level becomes T _ i Cont active req 1 000 O00 O00 OO me Amplitude Delay O00 ns Leading 18 00 ns You can also set parameters for H High Trailing 18 00 ns A Frequency Period Offset Low tow DOO my Duty Width or Leading Trailing in the Duty 50 0 l E 3 same way High Level EEEE E E E E EEE Low Level Quick Tips m f 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 m The Duty Width and Leading Trailing shortcut buttons are functional only when the instrument is in the pulse parameter menu 26 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Default Setup Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 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 2 A confirmation pop up message appears on the screen Push OK to recall the defa
57. e screen display format push the front panel View button 2 The first format provides the single channel waveform parameters and 7 graph display Phase 000 Ane LLL Vee Dual channel model only You can toggle the CH1 and CH2 infor mation by pushing the channel select button see page 33 Offset Om When you push the View button once the view format is changed to the graph comparison format Push the View button again to display the third format This view provides the channel parameter comparison Quick Tips Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Run Mode Menu Output Menu m Ifthe instrument is currently in the Save Recall Utility Help or Output menu pushing the View button will have no effect m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 25 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 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 Run Mode buttons on the front panel Continuous Modulation Sweep In this example us
58. econditioned to like new performance All replaced parts modules and products become the property of Tektronix In order to obtain service under this warranty Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix shipping charges prepaid and with a copy of customer proof of purchase Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Tektronix supplies or d to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases
59. ed 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 Common ground Chassis ground AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 13 Getting Started Protect Your DUT Use care when you connect the instrument Channel Output to your DUT device under test To avoid damage to your DUT the following preventive measures are provided Follow these steps to set the limit values for high level and low level 1 Push the front panel Top Menu button The Output Menu is displayed at the bottom of the bezel menu Select Output Menu In this example High Limit is set to 5 000 V and Low Limit is set to 5 000 V Push the Limit bezel button Select High Limit Use numeric keys or the general purpose knob to enter a value Enter 50 mV for High Limit and 50 mV for Low Limit Push the front panel Sine button to display the waveform parameter Confirm that High and Low voltage levels were changed Yo
60. er Manual Ampl i Wall po Operating Basics More Hes 2 Menu Frequency Period Phase Menu Amplitude Level Menu Freq 1 000 00O 000 OO me sinela Moise Gaussian Hore Tote 41 Operating Basics Generate a Burst Waveform The arbitrary function generator can output a burst using standard waveforms such as sine square ramp and pulse or arbitrary waveforms The instrument allows you to use the following two types of burst modes 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 To Generate a Triggered Burst Waveform The following example describes how to generate a double pulse using the burst mode 1 Select Pulse as an output waveform CH Burst and then push the front panel Burst req 1 000 000 O00 00 me 1 Lycle button Delay O 00ns L50ns E i Ampl 00 PP Cycle Cur S 2 Confirm that 1 Cycle N Cycles or Sweep Burst Offset Dmv TrigDelay 0 0 ns A Inf Cycles is selected which means C Duty 50 000 Interval 1 000 ms triggered burst mode is ena
61. g Vp p of signal waveform Resolution 1 Triggered Gated Burst Mode AFG3021B AFG3022B 1 uHz to 12 5 MHz AFG3101 AFG3102 1 uHz to 50 MHz AFG3251 AFG3252 1 uHz to 120 MHz Triggered Gated Burst Mode AFG3021B AFG3022B 1 mHz to 6 25 MHz AFG3101 AFG3102 1 mHz to 25 MHz AFG3251 AFG3252 1 mHz to 60 MHz Resolution 0 01 sine 0 1 other standard waveforms AFG3021B AFG3022B 20 MV p p to 20 Vp p into open circuit load AFG3101 AFG3102 40 mV to 20 Vp p into open circuit load AFG3251 AFG3252 100 mV to 10 Vp p into open circuit load AFG3251 AFG3252 frequency range gt 200 MHz to 240 MHz 50 MV p p to 4 Vp p into 50 100 mV to 8 Vp p into open circuit load dBm is used only for sine waveform AFG3021B AFG3022B and AFG3101 AFG3102 10 V ac dc into open circuit load AFG3251 AFG3252 5 V dc into open circuit load 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Output Characteristics Sine Wave W Flatness at 1 0 Vp p amplitude 4 dBm relative to 100 kHz Y Harmonic Distortion at 1 0 Vp p amplitude Y Total Harmonic Distortion at 1 Vp p amplitude Spurious nonharmonic at 1 Vp p amplitude Phase Noise typical at 1 Vp p amplitude Residual Clock Noise typical Square Wave Pulse f Rise
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63. general purpose knob and then push the Execute bezel button The firmware file name is as follows m tekafgtb 1 x x tfb 7 Theinstrument asks you Are you sure you want to update firmware Push OK 8 The instrument displays Do not power off until the process completes The clock symbol at the top right of the screen indicates the update process is in progress CAUTION A firmware update usually takes approximately two minutes Do not remove the USB memory during the update process CAUTION If you accidentally removed the USB memory during the update process do not power off the instrument Repeat the installation process from step 3 9 Wait until the instrument displays Operation completed 10 Push OK CAUTION If Operation completed is not displayed do not power off the instrument Repeat the installation process from step 2 using a different type of USB memory Fl Update 1 Hew Current 1 0 3 01 Build OCT12 14 15 20056 1 tekafgth 1 1 0tfh Cancel Utility FW Update 4 m Fa Update H Wew Execute Current 1 0 3 01 Build 1 tekafgtb 1 1 Otfb OCT12 14 15 2005 Are you sure you want to update firmware W b Ltility Fi Update d Fy Update 1 Hew Current 1 0 3 01 Build Utility FW Update 4 Tek Fl Update 1 Hew Current 1 0 3 01 Build tekafgth 1 1 0tfb OCT12 14 Utility FW Update 4 AFG3000 Series Quick Start
64. h modulation is used for controlling the speed of a DC motor or the luminance of an LED Light Emitting Diode Use the arbitrary function generator PWM function to control the DC motor speed 1 Connect the arbitrary function genera tor output and a DUT using a BNC to alligator clip adapter AFG3000 Series 1 1 DUT example Motor Fonton C E A Z A Z A S o ol0l0 0 HOHE Bio 0 i0 0 0 HHS i of 400 if OLOJO O lOlo OJO IOIOIOJ Trigger O T DIO L Gz t Tr 2 Select Pulse as an output waveform PM Modulation and then select PWM as a modulation rey 100 000 000 O00 ue O type A T1 amp 00ns anp ADOL ve Shape Sine infernal Set the frequency to approximately hae oe beshi Fted 10 00 Ge eae 100 kHz Duty 50 0 Deviation 5 0 Putty Frequency Modulation Shape Deviation ape eu we 3 Connect the output to an oscilloscope Confirm that a pulse width modulation waveform is displayed on the oscillo scope screen Select Pulse Duty and change the duty rate Observe that the motor speed changes if you change the duty rate il 1 00Vv M2 00us A Chi f 220mv Gy 2 40000ps
65. he front panel Arb button 2 Push the Arb Waveform Menu bezel button The Arb Waveform Menu is displayed You can now browse a list of waveform files in the internal memory or USB memory Select Internal You can specify a file from User 1 through User 4 or Edit Memory Use the front panel general purpose knob to scroll the files then select a file and push OK When USB is selected the instrument lists a directory of the folders and files on the USB memory You can select a folder or file using the knob to scroll up and down the list To open a folder push the Change Direc tory bezel button To open a file push OK To return to the upper directory first select the lt Up Directory gt icon and then push the Change Directory bezel button Quick Tips m 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 Amplitude Level Menu Read trom E Userd Internal User Userz Users 4 User4 Edit Memor Ok Cancel Read from Y Memory Internal 1 UsBnoitfw MAY26 1400200 UISBOO2 tf w MAY 26 14101 2005 Be EEI t Ew May 26 14 02 2005 4 LSBOO4 tf w 5 USB005 t f w IOG 6 1405 2 USBOOR th Ww MAY 2B 1406 200 Change Directory Cancel m Use the Write to bezel menu in the Edit menu to copy a waveform file on the USB memory to the internal memory AFG3000 Series Q
66. he screen images of the following procedure are provided as an example The actual screen display may be different depending on your instrument configuration 1 Push the front panel Utility button to Edit Utility display the Utility menu CD Version information is displayed on the screen Confirm the firmware version of your instrument 2 Visit www tektronix com and check if Tektronix Tektronix offers a newer firmware version Download the compressed zip gt Free Technical Seminar Series file with the most current firmware to Sion up row your PC Unzip the downloaded file and copy the pan file to your USB memory ey er ccessories Optical Communica tions Paice R6 See New SATA and N m SAS Analysis Module Event T for Oscilloscopes ema View Details About Us View Details 3 Insert the USB memory into the front panel USB connector 4 Push the more bezel button twice in i po Firmware the Utility menu arin Update 5 The third page of the Utility menu is dis Language played Select Firmware Update 7 regis Note If the USB memory is not inserted the T Firmware Update bezel button is disabled System en Note If Access Protection is on the Firm ware Update bezel button is disabled See Status page 67 for Access Protection more More Jofa AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 15 Getting Started 6 Select the downloaded firmware file by rotating the
67. he sweep mode Repeat or Trigger and trigger source 5 This is a sample oscilloscope screen The top is a sample of a sweep wave form 6 This is a trigger output signal Quick Tips Operating Basics Mode Repeat Trigger SOurce Internal External Slope Positive Negative Trigger MERE Tek Run yp a Trig d ee PPP ee oe E E E E D ETRA 1 00 v aM POMS AC y 1 32 Vv gt m 3 78000ms m For frequency sweep you can select a sine square ramp or arbitrary waveform Pulse DC and Noise waveforms cannot be selected m Once the sweep is selected the frequency is swept from the sweep start to the sweep stop frequencies m Ifa start frequency is lower than a stop frequency the instrument sweeps from the low frequency to the high frequency m Ifa start frequency is higher than a stop frequency the instrument sweeps from the high frequency to the low frequency m f you want to return to the Sweep menu after selecting other menus push the front panel Sweep button again AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 45 Operating Basics 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 Pushthe top bezel button to display the modulation selection menu Select AM as the modulation type Select modulation source Set modulation frequency Select
68. hen one meter long cables are used the slave signal s delays approxi mately 40 ns 1 To make the delay between the master and slave 0 zero set Delay of the master unit 12 The screen shows waveforms after setting the delay to the master unit The top waveform is master and the two bottom waveforms are slaves Quick Tip Operating Basics 1 Cycle Delay Source N Cycles Internal External O Slope Int Cycles Positive Negative Trigger Gate SS Interval m reT hore eat a T es d M Pos 38 00ns osuti e a CHI 10 CH2 T00kY M1 50 0ns CHI T m d M Pos 35 00 Source Ma Internal External Slope m wn Positive Negative Use f aga CHI 10 0 CH 100kY M 30 0ns al a m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 61 Operating Basics USB Memory 62 A USB memory connector is provided with all the Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators to allow you to perform the following tasks m Save or recall user defined waveforms to from a USB memory m Save or recall setups to from files on a USB memory m Update your arbitrary function generator firmware m Save a
69. ier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Key Rate Numbers of Key PWM Pulse Width Modulation Carrier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Deviation Range Sweep Type Start Stop Frequency except Arb Start Stop Frequency Arb Sweep Hold Return Time Total Sweep Time Accuracy typical e N gt AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Specifications Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Internal or External Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz 0 0 to 120 0 Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Internal or External Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz DC to 5 MHz Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Internal or External Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz 0 0 to 180 0 degrees Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Internal or External 2 mHz to 1 000 MHz 2 Pulse Internal or External Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz 0 0 to 50 0 of pulse period Linear or Logarithmic 1 uHz to 10 MHz 1 mHz to 5 MHz Range 1 ms to 300 s Sweep time 0 ms to 300 s Hold Return time Resolution 1 ms or 4 digits lt 0 4 The maximum waveform length for Arb is 4 096 Waveform data points over 4 096 are ignored The maximum waveform length for Arb is 2 048 Waveform data points over 2 048 are igno
70. inuous Modulation Sweep Burst and the arrow keys To increase the value turn the knob Frequency Period Amplitude High clockwise Cc Phase Delay Offset Low To change a specific digit select it by pushing the arrow keys Then change it E ee ee ae by turning the knob Quick Tips m Use the front panel shortcut buttons to quickly select a waveform parameter See page 26 for usage of shortcut buttons m You can also specify a waveform parameter by using bezel menu selection This method does not use the front panel shortcut buttons m 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 3 Quick Tutorial Accessing Help Push the front panel Help button to display the help screen Most of the help topics contain phrases marked with lt angle brackets gt These are links to other topics Turn the general purpose knob to move the high light from one link to another Push the Show Topic bezel button to display the topic corresponding to the highlighted link Push the Index bezel button to display an Index page Push the Exit bezel button or any front panel button to remove the Help text from the screen and return to the graphic or parameter display Quick Tips When you push the Help button the instrument displays info
71. jE cme Load Impedance submenu Run Mode Lini Menu imit Output Meny O 3 To adjust the load impedance select Load 4 You can set the load impedance to any value from 1 Q to 10 kQ CH1 Cont f High Limit 10 00 Y Moise Add Off 5 When the load impedance is set to cote ATA APES ae other than 50 Q the set value is dis a ee ae played in the output status Ee Tarr CH2 Con Quick Tips m The load impedance is applied to the amplitude offset and high low level settings m When dBm is specified for output amplitude units the amplitude units setting is automatically changed to Vpp if you select high impedance AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics Invert Waveform Polarity To invert a waveform polarity use the Output menu The following example shows how to get a differential signal using the invert function of dual channel model 1 2 Select the CH1 waveform TL T Push the front panel Frequency Period z Frequency button aA Phase O00 e Ampl 1 000 VPP Period Push the Frequency bezel button to Offset my Phase Delay set the CH1 frequency Frequency CHI Cts Select the third bezel button from the Off on top to set the two channel frequencies Phase to the same value Align Phase Push the front panel Channel Select eee button to select CH2 Load Impedance 7 High Limit 10 00 Noise add Dfi Push the Output Menu gt Invert bezel ee a
72. lect Burst as the Run Mode for both the master and the slave instrument To synchronize two instruments you must stop running output signals once before triggering using the Burst mode 60 EXT REF OUT EXT REF IN rear panel Master Slave 0 I FON 110 oO 4 LS oO O Oll 70O Oll HO o deso _oF E 0O a o OOO Trigger Output Trigger Input Trigger Out T a Vl Trigger Sri Clock Ret Internal External Power n Default Last Interface Language English Status Secure Trigger Out Trigger SYT Clock Ref Internal External Power Uri Default Last Secure AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 7 Select the trigger source of the slave unit Push the more bezel button in the Burst mode to display the second page 8 Push the Source bezel button to select External Confirm that Internal is selected in the master and External is selected in the Slave for Source 9 This screen shows signal outputs by master slave operation The top wave form is the signal of the master unit 10 W
73. lee te Iis nee Invert j Oat SO VEIT 1 buttons to Invert the CH2 waveform om z Invert OTT External Add Off CH2 p T High Limit 10 00 Y Noise Add Ott Low Limit 10 00 Y Moise level 10 Load Dig Invert On Push the front panel CH1 Output On CH 1 en button to enable the output You can get a differential signal Cont SO rall rall AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 55 Operating Basics Add Noise To add the internal noise signal to a waveform use the Output menu 1 Push the front panel Sine gt Continu ous button to display the Sine wave form screen in this example 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 4 To adjust the noise level push Noise Level Use the general purpose knob or the numeric pad to enter the value 5 This is a waveform before adding noise 6 This is a waveform after adding noise To avoid overflow by noise addition the amplitude of the output signal is auto matically halved Quick Tips Function Run Mode Sine Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst i TEk Limit CH1 Cont j High Limit 5 000 Y Moise Add Off Low Limit 5 000 Y Moise Level 0 Moise Add Ott Ohi Load 50 i Invert Off External Add Off Moise Noise Lewel External Add Off Oni Tek CHI Cont Moise Ad
74. lf calibration 10 Self test Utility menu 10 Service Manual vii Set up load impedance 54 Shortcut buttons 23 26 Side menu buttons 24 Sin x x Standard waveform 29 Soft keys 24 Specifications 79 Standard accessories 7 Standard Waveform dialog box ArbExpress 71 Standard waveforms 28 Start frequency Sweep waveform 44 Stop frequency Sweep waveform 44 Sweep time Sweep waveform 44 Sweep waveform Application examples 76 Synchronous operation 60 T TFS file Saving instrument setup 65 TFW file ArbExpress 69 73 Saving arbitrary waveform 36 Top Menu button 23 Trigger input connector 23 Trigger out 50 Trigger output connector 23 50 Trigd LED 23 U Unlock front panel controls 23 USB connector Front panel 23 Rear panel 34 USB memory 62 Firmware updates 15 Save a screen image 66 Save Recall arbitrary waveform 36 Save Recall instrument setup 65 To generate an arbitrary waveform 37 Utility menu 63 Access protection 67 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Index Connecting to anetwork 18 Language selection 11 Self test and self calibration 10 Synchronous operation 60 Updating instrument firmware 15 V View button 23 25 40 View tab Screen interface 24 Voltage units Conversion table of Vp p Vrms anddBm 32 W Waveform Math dialog box ArbExpress 72 Waveform parameter how to change 31 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 95 Index 96 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User
75. modulation shape Sa ae Set modulation depth 7 This is an example amplitude modula tion waveform displayed on an oscillo scope screen Quick Tips ST Ss TT Sine Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst AM FM PM Fok PWM Modulation Type Ah AM Source Internal External iM o Frequency Modulatio Shape m es aonsfosesfasoofosoosooso osos eeso onoo osoiocoo eesejesso eosofocooi DE soom AER M 20 0us a A gt Gy 60 0000ns m You can output frequency modulation or phase modulation waveforms in the same way m You cannot select Pulse Noise or DC as a carrier waveform 46 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics m 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 V gt signal is applied to the rear panel EXT MODULATION INPUT connector m You can select a modulation shape from the internal memory or USB memory m 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 M f 100 sin 2tmt sin 27fct l DeL AM Output Vp peat FM Output Vp p A sin 27 fc Dsin 2mfmt t PM Output Vp p A sin 2nfct ona sin 2nfmt Carrier amplitude A Vp p Carrier frequency fc Hz Modulation frequency fm Hz Time t
76. mvV 500mv M1 00uNs A Chil f 470mvV w 0 000005 15 Application Examples Measurement of Filter Characteristics 76 Use the arbitrary function generator sweep function to observe the frequency characteristics of the 50 Q filter 1 Connect the CH1 output of the arbi trary function generator and an oscillo AFG3000 series Oscilloscope scope CH1 input with a BNC cable SS F mlosoc a E J C C Connect the Trigger Output of the arbi wlio o o Slak trary function generator and the exter oar nal trigger input connector of an Cf ET Ap V Tigga OF 0 0 oscilloscope Set the oscilloscope input impedance to 50 Q Filter Select Sweep from Run Mode of the Tek Run arbitrary function generator and setthe y start frequency stop frequency and sweep time so that the waveform is shown in the graticule D gt You can measure the frequency char 3 acteristics of the filter by sweep time and the oscilloscope time base 500MY Q rr Trig d M10 0ms A Ch2 f 1 04V Bev 49 2200ms AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Application Examples Motor Speed Control by Pulse Width Modulation Pulse widt
77. ne edit function Paste a ramp waveform before sine waveform 1 Select Number of Points to set the number of waveform points to 1000 points 2 Select New and then select Sine Save this waveform to User1 For saving arbitrary waveforms refer to page 36 3 Next create a 500 point ramp wave form 4 Select Operation and select Line Do the following line edit m X1 1 1 8191 m X2 250 Y2 16382 Push Execute Once again select Line from Operation and perform the follow ing line edit m X1 251 Y1 16382 m X2 500 Y2 8191 5 Push Execute Save this waveform to User 6 Next paste a waveform Push Read Te from and select User1 af Points 7 Push Paste at Beginning Select User2 waveform and then select Paste Mew 8 The waveform shown here is created Operation Read from AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Mumber ot Points 1000 Square Pulse Famp Moise Mumber of Points Soo rna From Al 25 Q aS Ww 3 To oy Wt Execute Edithenmory Graphic Tek Ae Trig d M Pos 480 0ns E ue CH Write PK PE 22 4 Cyt PMS to Period 7 Freg CHT 5 00 M 100ns CHT 39 Operating Basics Arbitrary Waveform Edit Example 2 The following example shows how to edit a waveform by data point In this example you can add a noise spike to the sine waveform 1 Push Read from and select User Number 2 Push the front panel View View button mee to
78. o 12 5 MHz DC to 50 MHz DC to 120 MHz PM Phase Modulation Carrier Waveforms Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Modulation Source Internal or External Internal Modulating Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb Waveforms Internal Modulating 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz Frequency Phase Deviation Range 0 0 to 180 0 degrees 82 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Modulation cont FSK Frequency Shift Keying Carrier Waveforms Modulation Source Internal Key Rate Specifications Standard waveforms except Pulse DC and Noise and Arb Internal or External 2 mHz to 1 000 MHz Numbers of Key 2 PWM Pulse Width Modulation Carrier Waveforms Pulse Modulation Source Internal Modulating Waveforms Internal Modulating Frequency Deviation Range Internal or External Sine Square Ramp Noise and Arb 2 mHz to 50 00 kHz 0 0 to 50 0 of pulse period Sweep AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 Type Linear or Logarithmic Start Stop Frequency 1 uHz to 240 MHz except Arb Start Stop Frequency Arb 1 mHz to 12 5 MHz 1 mHz to 50 MHz 1 mHz to 120 MHz Sweep Hold Return Time Range 1 ms to 300 s Sweep time 0 ms to 300 s Hold Return time Resolution 1 ms or 4 digits Total Sweep Time Accuracy lt 0 4 typical The maximum waveform length for Arb is 4 096 Waveform data points over 4 096 are ignored The maximum waveform length for Arb is 2 048 Waveform data points over 2 048 are ignored P
79. om waveforms You can also create modulated waveforms using the Run Mode Modulation menus The following table shows the combi nation of modulation type and the shape of the output waveform Sine Square Ramp Arb Sin x x Gaussian Lorentz Exponential Rise Exponential Decay Haversine Noise DC AM FM PM S a c S wa ooo y oo NOTE When the arbitrary function generator outputs an Arb waveform V of instrument setup indicates the Vp value of normalized waveform data When the arbitrary function generator outputs Sin x x Gaussian Lorentz Exponential Rise Exponential Decay or Haversine V 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 B S 9 You can directly select one of four ci Modulation Sweep Burst standard waveforms from the CO C C front panel Function buttons Square Frequency Period Amplitude High 3 To select an arbitrary waveform push CD CO C the Arb button See page 37 for out 2 Ramp Phase Delay Offset Low putting an arbitrary waveform ALD Cc C 4 To select other standard waveforms Pulss such as Sin x x Noise DC or Gauss ian push the More button and then push the top bezel button 28 Leading Trailing Edit Utility om More D Recall CEAD AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
80. p Output Frequency 200K zj Hz r Offset 25000 y EMEM Size No00 Points EDIT l Instrument Connected AFG3252 Run Stop Close Help AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics Using CSV Format Waveform Data with AFG3000 Series ArbExpress allows you to convert a CSV Comma Separated Value format file which is created by Microsoft Excel to waveform data that is compatible with the AFG3000 series 1 Create a CSV file to use with ArbEx press 2 Enter point or time to this column 3 Enter data to this column When you open a CSV file a dialog box may appear to confirm the CSV file for mat 4 This is an example of ArbExpress wave form display area after recalling CSV data 5 Save the waveform as the tfw format Copy the waveform data to a USB mem ory and load the waveform in the AFG3000 series 6 The AFG3000 series outputs recalled waveform data This is an example of the oscilloscope screen AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual EA Microsoft Excel Test Waveform csv File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Deke AE T 0 084007 0 18065 0 041704 0 29471 0 45973 015777 0 423242 0 709722 o CO SIG A CO l Ml Cursor 1 J Cursor 2 99 Waveform 1 C Waveform 2 GB arcsoo0 1 tFw GB arcsoo0 2 tFw BB eurst 00 tFw BBramp 00 tFw Test Wawe form v AFG Tw thw z Mi Pos JEG Ons Tek alls Trig d
81. red Pulse DC and Noise waveforms are not available The start and stop frequencies depend on the waveform shape Total sweep time Sweep time Hold time Return time lt 300s 87 Specifications Inputs Outputs Front Panel CH1 Trigger Output Level Positive TTL level pulse into 1 KQ Impedance 50 Q Jitter rms typical 500 ps AFG3011 AFG3021B AFG3022B 200 ps AFG3101 AFG3102 100 ps AFG3251 AFG3252 Trigger Input Level TTL compatible Pulse Width 100 ns minimum Impedance 10 KQ Slope Positive Negative selectable Trigger Delay 0 0 ns to 85 000 s Resolution 100 ps or 5 digits Jitter rms typical Burst lt 500 ps Trigger input to signal output Rear Panel External Modulation Input Input Range 1 0 V full scale except FSK 3 3 V logic level FSK Impedance 10 kQ Frequency Range AM FM PM FSK PWM DC to 25 kHz 122 KS s External Reference Output AFG3011 AFG3101 AFG3102 and AFG3251 AFG3252 Impedance 50 Q AC coupled Amplitude 1 2 Vp p into 50 Q External Reference Input Impedance 1 KQ AC coupled Required Input Voltage Swing 100 MVp 5 to 5 Vp p Lock Range 10 MHz 35 kHz CH1 Additional Input AFG3101 AFG3102 and AFG3251 AFG3252 Impedance 50 Q Input Range 1 V to 1 V DC peak AC Bandwidth DC to 10 MHz 3 dB at 1 Vp p 88 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Specifications General System Characteristics Warm up Time typical 20 minutes minimum Power On Self Calibration t
82. rk 1 1 Redistributable 800 x 600 Display resolution TekVISA Version 2 03 build 97 or above m Create waveforms from standard waveform templates m Modify and transfer waveforms to perform DUT level tests m Directly import waveforms from Tektronix oscilloscopes m Send waveforms to AWG AFG instruments directly from ArbExpress or MATLAB m Math operations on waveforms 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 informa tion on ArbExpress refer to the ArbExpress online help AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 69 Operating Basics Screen Interface Menu bar ArbExpress Wave Bookl Samplel wim Shortcut vier BG Waveform Standard Waveform Equation Editor Blank Properties Easy Edit Points Amplitude oo os Sampling Rate 4 GSSs Foint 8 LO T scilloscope Statup Not Connected Marker area Shortcut view tatus bar Toolbar Volt 0 67 all Mode BEIE f x Waveform display area Menu bar The menu bar provides access to the application functions When you select a menu item the application dis plays the associated dialog box or th
83. rmation 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 Edit Utility Wer Menu Page 173 Help on Help You can use the help system to display several kinds of informations General information about understanding and using the arbitrary function generator such as Information about specific menus and coptrals such as Shortcut Buttons Advice about problems you may fact using the arbitrary function generator such as SHrotect Your T DUT Back Help on Help The help system provides three ways tor you to find the information you need Exit HELF 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Started Getting Started General Features The following table and list describe the general features of AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Model AFG3021B AFG3101 AFG3102 AFG3251 AFG3252 AFG3022B anne E sine 10 MHz 25 MHz 100 MHz 240 MHz Memory 2 to 131 072 2 to 131 072 2 to 16 384 gt 16 3
84. rresponding 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 cur G rently selected 1 000 IN tl 24 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual View Button The instrument provides the following three screen view formats m Waveform parameter and graph display m Graph comparison m Waveform parameter comparison 1 To change th
85. rument clear of obstructions Power Supply Requirements Source Voltage and Frequency 100 V to 240 V 47 Hz to 63 Hz or 115 V 360 Hz to 440 Hz Power Consumption Less than 120 W 6 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Standard Accessories Getting Started 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 AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Quick Start User Manual English Option LO French Option L1 Italian Option L2 German Option L3 Spanish Option L4 Japanese Option L5 Simple Chinese Option L7 Traditional Chinese Option L8 Korean Option L9 Russian Option L10 No printed manual Option L99 AFG3000 Series Document CD ArbExpress Application Software for Tektronix Arbitrary Function Generators Software CD AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Programmer Manual a PDF file on the AFG3000 Series Document CD AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Service Manual a PDF file on the AFG3000 Series Document CD Power cord North America Option A0 Universal Euro Option A1 United Kingdom Option A2 Australia Option A3 Switzerland Option A5 Japan Option A6 China Option A10 No power cord or AC adapter Option A99 1 These manuals contain a language overlay for the front panel controls AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
86. screen image 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 65 For updating your arbitrary function generator see page 15 Quick Tips m UseaUSB 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 m The AFG3000 series instruments support a USB memory with a FAT12 FAT16 or FAT32 file system NOTE Emissions may exceed the specification limit if a USB cable is placed in the front panel USB memory connector Use only appropriate USB memory devices AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics 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 Edit Utility 7 display the Utility menu CD Hike Interface 2 For I O
87. set Offset O my High Level Low Level Amplitude Phase 0 00 High Offset Low a B B mi High Lewel 7 Low Level 31 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 8 To change the amplitude units push 200 MV 70 7 MV ims 10 00 dBm 10 0 mV 3 54 MV ms 36 02 dBm the more bezel button to display the Dffset A pp second page sbi 9 Push the Units bezel button to display High Level yi CHe VITE units selection bezel menu By default Vp p is selected Low Level Bin kO Quick Tip The following conversion table shows the relationship between Vp p Vrms and dBm 20 00 Vp p 7 07 Vims 30 00 dBm 10 00 Vp p 3 54 V ims 23 98 dBm 2 828 Vp p 1 00 Vims 13 01 dBm 2 000 Vo 707 MV ms 10 00 dBm 1 414 Vp p 500 MV img 6 99 dBm 632 MV p p 224 MV ims 0 00 dBm 283 MV 100 MV ns 6 99 dBm 32 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument Channel Select dual channel model only 1 Push the front panel Channel Select button to control the screen display You can toggle between the two chan nels Cor Gif Co Output Output 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 You
88. 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 59 Operating Basics Synchronous Operation Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B To synchronize multiple arbitrary function generators use the Utility menu Some documentation may also refer to the syn chronous operation as master slave operation 1 Use a BNC cable to connect the front panel Trigger Output of one instru ment master to the Trigger Input of another unit slave The master unit sends a trigger signal to the slave unit 2 Connect the rear panel EXT REF OUT master and EXT REF IN slave with another BNC cable The master clock and the slave clock are synchronized 3 Push the front panel Utility button of the master unit to display the System menu 4 Sets the following m Trigger Out Sync m Clock Ref Internal 5 Set the slave instrument Display the System menu and then push the Clock Ref bezel button to select External 6 Se
89. t count parameters are ignored AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 43 Operating Basics 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 m Start frequency m Stop frequency m Sweep time m Return time m Center frequency m Frequency span m Hold time 1 Select a waveform and then push the front panel Sweep button 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 Fre quency Push the more button to display the second sweep menu 3 In this page you can set the parame ters 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 Push the more button to display the second sweep menu 44 Frequency SOD FEO Re ee ae Roe Freq Span Center o amp Freq Start Freq N Time Sweep f Hold gt Return ST SS Tr Sine Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst Start Frequency Stop Frequency weep Time Return Time m re Tota Center Frequency pan Hald Time Type Linear Logarithm hore fata AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 4 Inthis page you can select t
90. taaes T E T E a E E aaa ane 6 Operating Requirements 0520024 e0cecds nohae 84h o550455 Poi oe dh eee ee he te bond whee aOe Khe Oe heed anees 6 Standard Accessories a ndsg 3nd ond been eedbee edu shes eae ense ee hd addaMecseonsawes Heke eae beesee heen se 7 Recommended Accessories 2 lt 0csas0n04Aeeceondaseendidasudddeanendtuaeetaesdecddeeeedaesasedhaaaes 8 Powering the Instrument On and Off 0 ene t ete teen eee e ene n beeen ene 8 To Change Instrument Settings at Power On 1 ete tee eee eee ete n enn ene etnies 9 Self Test and Self Calibration 0 nee teen eee ene nee beeen net nennes 10 Selecting a Local Language ai ccacahiatecieaeod abide ocdhedeadabiewsindduaddssgeciaadeacheiate chases 11 Protect Your Instrument from MisuSe 1 6 ee ent nent nett een e ene ee tne nnes 12 FIOAING GOUNG 64554494 6440160494 E E eet aaeesen ater en teenth enhhacdud r ri 13 Kowe VOUT 2 gach hararnag a E wear ed alee E E ne EEE arpa EE E 14 Update Your Instrument Firmware 4 24cas244e3 000n4esc00s gaunt dundee s b44ene ieee ou aeewes an eesescaass 15 Connect toa NeIWOIK sicca sane aera oe gog seems ast nema see ka a e a aA a D Eaa aoi a oaa 18 EGUIVAIEHT QUPUT CICUNS se irsmeeiirsrserii tir rirni eee dees beeen AA A a a ia 21 Overheat Protection AFG3011 Only nannan annunna nanenane 22 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 0 ccc naana 23 Front Panel OVCINIEW 2 conscaen cyanea EE AERE Pee ee ae ena EEES bend eneee ads
91. th the specified FSK rate and then returns to the original frequency Quick Tip m The AFG3000 series instruments generate a phase continuous FSK signal AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual To Output a PWM Waveform Follow these steps to output a PWM waveform 1 Push the front panel Pulse button and then push the Pulse Parameter Menu bezel button to display the pulse parameter setting screen 2 Push the front panel Modulation button to display the PWM parameter setting screen Select the PWM source 3 Set the PWM frequency 4 Select the Modulation Shape 5 Set the Deviation pulse width devia tion Quick Tip CH1 Freg Ampl Offset Om Duty Frequency Period Delay Meru Anplitudes Level Meru PAM 1 000 000 O00 OO me L 18 00 ns 718 00 ns OOC pp shape Sine PaM Freq 10 00 kke 50 0 Deviation 5 0 m Refer to page 77 for an application example of pulse width modulation AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics Modulation Type PYM Pu Source Internal External O n Frequency Modulation Shape Deviation G 49 Operating Basics 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 50 Connect the front panel Trigger Output connector and the external trigger input connector of the oscillo scopes The Trigger Ou
92. ting waveforms 3 To select a sweep waveform push the Sweep button See page 44 for details on sweeping waveforms 4 To select a burst waveform push the Burst button See page 42 for details on Burst mode 30 Cont Freq MEEO O00 O00 OC mare Phase 000 amet 1 000 vee eee f_ Run Mode r Offset Dmv Phase Menu Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst Amplitudes lt C9 Level Menu Kun Mode EIR fe ROO ts ORIENT Ta Ie aa ae ees a eee Menu Output Menu AE eee Modulation T00 OOO OOO OF me Type sree Abd SOUICE ntemd Fee oe es AM Source LLL Vl Pe Ah Freq 1 EATI kHz Internal 6 l E ATE EN m A an tes 2 i Offset U my shape sine External Continuous Modsation Sweep Burst Dtfset dmy shape sing TP C Depth S0 0 at Frequency Ampl i Modulation Shape Depth i ae y peN Start Start Sweep 1 0005 Frequency Stop Hold D ms Ampl DU vee Return Ones stop Frequency ee RUN Mog Continuous Modulation Sweep Burst Offset Um Type Linear Interval 1 000ms pF Sweep Time Return Time Thore g 1 0 E O e y Freq LOOO 000 000 OO me 1 Cycle Phase 0 00 Cycle 1 Cycle i 1 Ron Mode rT ae per Ampl 1 000 Vipp Source Internal Suet N Cycles Offset Om TrigDelay 0 0 ns Interval 1 000 ms 2 Inf Cycles eon ee i cee eae renee rere Gate a AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Adjust Waveform Parameters When you turn on your instrument the default output signal is a 1
93. 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 Union s 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 Indus tries Alliance www eiae org for disposal or recycling information Restriction of Hazardous Substances This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment and is outside the scope of the 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual V Environmental Considerations vi AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Preface Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of Tektronix AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators along with basic operations and concepts The following instruments are supported by this manual AFG3011 AFG3102 Documentation AFG3022B AFG3101 AFG3252 The following table lists related documentation available for your arbitrary function generator The documentation is avail
94. to the manual s installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual lil General Safety Summary Symbols and Terms Terms in this Manual These terms may appear in this manual WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life A CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product IV AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Environmental Considerations Environmental Considerations This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product Product End of Life Handling Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component Equipment Recycling Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources The equip ment may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product s 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
95. tput connector provides the trigger signal for oscillo scopes Continuous mode The trigger output is a square wave form 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 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 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 P Trig d Manual ji ail Output Input E O TL mh Tek Run ir Trig d a NTE a u D gt anette eran eich Tek Run i z J Trig d ROMERO RERRRDO RDN ECUUORHALEROONOL Ee Ge E RPT RROD TEORTITEINIMIIINNe meee eee T D gt 2 ach SUUmyY Gane 1 00VQuMe00MmsS A the 1 32 v m 3 78000ms Tek Run ALi apana INi ANONN Wii watt Hi Hy Went MUULE it Wes Hil WSU D gt i ayn Hi yi a 41 2 SOOmV QEP M 20 0us A C m 60 0000ns AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Operating Basics 5 Burst Mode Tek Run Trig d When internal trigger source is HAA ACA selected the trigger output is a square NU Ta waveform and the rising edge at the D start of each burst period When
96. u cannot enter any values greater than 50 mV for High level Quick Tip m When you set limit values using Output Menu a level indicator is displayed at left end of graph area Refer to Screen 14 Interface on page 24 for the level indicator i Tek ee CHI eee rigg eee Ta p High Limit 5 000 W J HI ue R Low Limit 5 000 Y a gt i Load are Be Menu Fur Mode SN tHeny I High Limit 5 000 LowLimit 5 000 4 Output CG Load SU 22 leny Load Cont lmpedance 7 Hah Limit ENS Invert ft Limit lt Noise Tek CH1 Cont Freq 1 000 000 O00 OC me Phase Puii E Low Limit 50 m w Load SU 22 Noise 4dd Ott Moise level 10 External Add Off Moise Add Off Moise level 10 Invert Off Moise Add Moise level 10 External dd Off Amplitude Ottset High Level Low Level hore Load Impedance Invert oft On Lim Moise E ternal Add Off On High Limit Low Limit AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Started Update Your Instrument Firmware You can use the front panel USB memory connector to update your arbitrary function generator firmware CAUTION Updating your instrument firmware is a sensitive operation which may damage your instrument if you do not follow all instructions carefully To prevent damage to the instrument do not remove the USB memory or power off the instrument during the update process NOTE T
97. uick Start User Manual 37 Operating Basics Modify an Arbitrary Waveform Edit Menu 38 To modify an arbitrary waveform use the Edit Menu The Edit Menu supports several waveform edit functions and provides import or storage of edited waveform data 1 Push the front panel Edit button to display the Edit Menu 2 Select Number of Points to set the number of waveform points to be edited 3 Select New to write a standard wave form to Edit memory The written wave form has the number of points specified by Number of Points One of five waveform types Sine Square Ramp Pulse and Noise can be selected 4 Select Operation to display the Oper ations submenu 5 Select Read from to specify a memory location of waveform data from Internal or USB 6 Push Operation to display the Opera tions submenu m Push Line to display the Line edit submenu m Push Data to display the Data Point edit submenu m Push Cut to display the Cut Data Points submenu 7 Select Paste at Beginning to append a waveform at the beginning of the edit waveform Select Paste at End to append a wave form at the end of the edit waveform 8 Select Write to to display a submenu to write waveform data to Edit Utility trom Paste at Beginning Paste at End AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Arbitrary Waveform Edit Example 1 Operating Basics The following example shows how to use the Li
98. ulse DC and Noise waveforms are not available The start and stop frequencies depend on the waveform shape ee r Total sweep time Sweep time Hold time Return time lt 300s AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 83 Specifications Electrical AFG3011 Operating Mode Run Mode Burst Count Internal Trigger Rate Waveforms Standard Arbitrary Waveform Waveform Length Sampling Rate Resolution Non volatile Waveform Memory Frequency Sine Square Pulse Ramp Sin x x Gaussian Lorentz Exponential Rise Exponential Decay Haversine Arbitrary Resolution Y Accuracy Stability Accuracy Aging Phase except DC Noise Pulse Range Lead Delay Pulse Range Continuous Mode Range Triggered Gated Burst Mode Resolution Continuous Modulation Sweep and Burst 1 to 1 000 000 cycles or Infinite 1 000 us to 500 0 s Sine Square Pulse Ramp More Sin x x Noise DC Gaussian Lorentz Exponential Rise Exponential Decay and Haversine 2 to 131 072 250 MS s 14 bits 4 1 uHz to 10 MHz 1 uHz to 5 MHz 1 mHz to 5 MHz 1 wHz to 100 kHz 1 mHz to 5 MHz 1 uHz or 12 digits 1 ppm 0 C to 50 C except Arb 1 ppm 1 wHz 0 C to 50 C Arb 1 ppm year 180 00 to 180 00 0 ps to Period 0 ps to Period Pulse Width 0 8 Leading Edge Time Trailing Edge Time 10 ps or 8 digits AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Specifications Waveforms cont Amplitude
99. ult settings Push Cancel to cancel the recall 3 If you select OK the instrument dis plays a 1 MHz frequency 1 Vp p ampli tude sine waveform as the default setup Quick Tips Save Meni Tek CH1 Freq Delay High L ow Du Recall Default CO Cont 1 000 000 OOO OU me 18 00 ns 18 00 ns 0 00 ns Leading Trailing z B m Li Are you sure you want to recall default setup OK Cancel CH1 Cont reg 1 000 000 00O OC mre Amplitude Phase U0 AMPI UUU WPP Uftset Offset Omi High Level Low Level m The AFG3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators Programmer Manual describes the default setup settings in detail This manual is available on the accompanying CD or at www tektronix com m The front panel Default button does not reset the following settings m Language option m Power on settings m system related settings display contrast screen saver click tone and beeper m Saved setups and arbitrary waveform data m Calibration data m GPIB and Ethernet setups m Access protection AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 27 Getting Acquainted with Your Instrument 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 cust
100. ult settings push the front panel Utility gt System bezel gt 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 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Started Self Test and Self Calibration 10 The arbitrary function generator performs a limited set of hardware tests at power on You can also perform the manual diagnostics and or self calibration using the Utility menu m Diagnostics Self test Perform the self test to verify that your instrument is operating correctly m 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 1 Push the front panel Utility button 7 Diagnostics i ili System reer 2 Push the more bezel button Edit Utility Calibration E CD Backup Status Restore 3 Push the Diagnostics Calibration bezel
101. ut signals do not exceed 10 V when the gt 50 Q load impedance is used AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 50 Q Signal Offset Sone Offset 50 Q Signal Offset Signal Offset Voltage source Current source Getting Started 21 Getting Started 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 AFG3011 Maximum level Minimum level Maximum amplitude AFG3021B AFG3022B Maximum level Minimum level Maximum amplitude AFG3101 AFG3102 Maximum level Minimum level Maximum amplitude AFG3251 AFG3252 Maximum level Minimum level Maximum amplitude 20 V 20 V 40 Vp p 5V 10 V 5 V 10 V 10 Vp p 20 Vp p 10 V 10 V 20 Vp 0 5V 10 V 5 V 10 V 5 Vp p 10 Vp p Overheat Protection AFG3011 Only The instrument internal temperature is monitored in the AFG3011 A warning message will appear if the internal tempera ture reaches a threshold level and signal output will automatically turn off If the warning message appears check for the following conditions see page 6 for operating requirements m The ambient temperature requirement is being met m The required cooling clearance is being met m The instrument fan is working properly 22 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual Getting Acquainte
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103. ypical lt 16s Configuration Times typical USB GPIB Function Change 103 ms 84 ms Frequency Chang am e Pms Anpitude Change sams Select Usor A 007s Data Download typical Acoustic Noise typical Weight approximate Power Source Voltage and Frequency Power Consumption Environmental Safety Temperature Range Operating Nonoperating Humidity Operating Altitude Operating Safety AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual 4000 points waveform data GPIB 42 ms USB 20 ms LAN 84 ms lt 50 dBA 4 5 kg 100 V to 240 V 47 Hz to 63 Hz 115 V 360 Hz to 440 Hz Less than 120 W 0 C to 50 C 30 C to 70 C At or below 40 C lt 80 gt 40 C to 50 C lt 60 Up to 3 000 meters 10 000 feet UL 61010 1 2004 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2004 IEC 61010 1 2001 89 Specifications EC Declaration of Conformity EMC Meets intent of Directive 2004 108 EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities EN 61326 1997 EMC requirements for Class A electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Annex D 3 m IEC 61000 4 2 1999 Electrostatic discharge immunity m IEC 61000 4 3 2002 RF electromagnetic field immunity m IEC 61000 4 4 2004 Electrical fast transient burst immunity m IEC 61000 4 5 2005 Power line surge immunity m IEC 61000 4 6 2003 Conducted RF immunity

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