| General Specifications |
| MODEL: |
TGF4042 |
TGF4082 |
TGF4162 |
TGF4242 |
| Standard waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp (Variable Symmetry), Triangle (50% Ramp symmetry), Positive Ramp (100% Ramp symmetry), Negative Ramp (0% Ramp symmetry), Pulse, Noise (Gaussian), DC, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Cardiac, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz and 4 User Defined Arbitrary Waveforms. Dozens of useful pre-built arbitrary waveforms are also supplied on Website. |
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PRBS |
| Frequency range: |
1µHz to 40MHz |
1µHz to 80MHz |
1µHz to 160MHz |
1µHz to 240MHz |
| Frequency resolution: |
1µHz, 14 digits |
1µHz, 15 digits |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
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10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
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| ≤50MHz |
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10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
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| ≤80MHz |
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10mVp-p to 5Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| ≤120MHz |
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10mVp-p to 5Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 5Vp-p |
| ≤240MHz |
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10mVp-p to 2.5Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 2.5Vp-p |
| Amplitude flatness (1Vp-p relative to 10 kHz): |
≤10MHz |
±0.1dB |
| ≤100MHz |
±0.2dB |
| ≤160MHz |
±0.6dB |
| ≤240MHz |
±1.0dB |
| Harmonic distortion (1Vp-p) |
≤10MHz |
-65dBc |
| ≤50MHz |
-50dBc |
| ≤80MHz |
-40dBc |
| ≤130MHz |
-35dBc |
| ≤240MHz |
-28dBc |
| Total harmonic distortion DC to 20kHz (typical): |
0.05% |
| Non-harmonic spurii: |
-65dBc |
| Phase noise (10MHz, 1Vp-p, 10kHz offset): |
-113dBc/Hz |
| Frequency range: |
1µHz to 25MHz |
1µHz to 100MHz |
| Frequency resolution: |
1µHz, 14 digits |
1µHz, 15 digits |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
≤50MHz |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| ≤ 100MHz |
10mVp-p to 4Vp-p |
| Duty cycle: |
0.001% to 99.999%, 0.001% resolution |
| Rise and fall times (typical) : |
≤ 4Vp-p |
10ns, fixed |
3ns fixed |
| > 4Vp-p |
5ns fixed |
| Aberrations (typical) : |
±5% of amplitude |
| Jitter (RMS) : |
<30ps (cycle to cycle) |
| Frequency range: |
1µHz to 5MHz |
| Frequency resolution: |
1µHz, 13 digits |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| Linearity error: |
<0.1% to 100kHz |
<0.1% to 200kHz |
| Variable symmetry: |
0.00% to 100.00%, 0.01% resolution |
| Frequency range: |
1mHz to 25MHz |
1mHz to 100MHz |
| Frequency resolution: |
1mHz, 11 digits |
1mHz, 12 digits |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
≤50MHz |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| ≤ 100MHz |
10mVp-p to 4Vp-p |
| Aberrations (typical) : |
±5% of amplitude (for transition time 10ns)
±3% of amplitude (for transition time 20ns)
<±2% of amplitude (for transition time >40ns) |
±5% of amplitude (for transition time 5ns)
±3% of amplitude (for transition time 10ns)
<±2% of amplitude (for transition time >20ns) |
| Jitter (RMS) : |
<30ps (cycle to cycle) |
| Rise and fall times: |
Range: ≤ 4Vp-p |
8ns to 799.999999984s (10% to 90%) |
3ns to 799.999999989s (10% to 90%) |
| Range: > 4Vp-p |
5ns to 799.999999989s (10% to 90%) |
| Resolution: |
100ps |
| Accuracy: |
±500ps ±0.01% of period |
| Rise and Fall times can be independently varied or can be varied together simultaneously. |
| Width: |
Range: ≤ 4Vp-p |
20ns to 999.99999998s |
5ns to 999.999999995s |
| Range: > 4Vp-p |
10ns to 999.999999990s |
| Resolution: |
100ps |
| Accuracy: |
±200ps ±0.01% of period |
| Duty: |
0.001% to 99.999%, 0.01% of period |
| Delay: |
Range: |
0ns to 999.99999996s |
0ns to 999.99999998s |
| Resolution: |
100ps |
| Accuracy: |
±200ps ±0.01% of period |
| Delay can be entered as absolute delay or phase. |
| In built arbitrary waveforms (Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Cardiac, Gaussian, Lorentz and D-Lorentz). Up to 4 user-defined waveforms may be stored in non-volatile memory. Waveforms can be defined by downloading of waveform data via remote interfaces or from the instrument’s front panel. |
| Waveform memory size: |
8192 points |
| Vertical resolution: |
14 bits |
16 bits |
| Frequency range: |
In built: |
1µHz to 2MHz |
1µHz to 4MHz |
| User defined: |
1µHz to 40MHz |
1µHz to 80MHz |
| Frequency resolution: |
In built: |
1µHz, 13 digits |
| User defined: |
1µHz, 14 digits |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| Sampling rate: |
400Msa/s |
800Msa/s |
| Point to point jitter (typical) : |
2.5ns |
1.25ns |
| Rise and fall times: |
<8ns |
<5ns for 100MHz filter |
| <8ns for 62.5MHz filter |
| Effective analog bandwith (-3bB): |
50MHz |
62.5MHZ, 100MHz, user selectable |
| Gaussian White Noise: Noise can also be used as modulating waveform. |
| Bandwidth (-3dB): |
50MHz |
100MHz |
| Noise crest factor (Vp/Vrms): |
6.4 |
5.16 |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| Bit rate: |
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1µbps to 100Mbps, 1µbps resolution |
| Sequence lenght: |
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2M - where M = 7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, 29 or 31 |
| Rise and fall times (typical): |
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5ns fixed |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
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10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| Harmonic waveforms can be defined and stored in user-defined arbitrary waveform locations. |
| Frequency Range: |
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1µHz to 80MHz |
| Frequency Resolution: |
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1µHz, 14 digits |
| Harmonic Order: |
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1 to 50, Up to 16 different harmonics order can be defined |
| Harmonic Amplitude: |
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0.0% to 100.0% of output amplitude, 0.1% resolution |
| Harmonic Phase: |
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-360.0 to +360.0 degrees, 0.1 degree resolution |
| Output level (into 50Ω) : |
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10mVp-p to 10Vp-p |
| Initial Setting Error: |
<± 1ppm |
| Oscillator Aging Rate: |
<± 1ppm first year |
| Temperature Stability: |
<1ppm over the specified temperature range |
| AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) NORMAL & SUPPRESSED CARRIER: |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb |
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PRBS |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: |
25MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
50MHz, subject to carrier waveform |
| Modulation Source: |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac and User Defined Arbs |
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- PRBS-PN7, PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, PN29, PN31 |
| Internal Modulating Frequency: |
1µHz to 10MHz, 1µHz resolution |
| Amplitude Depth: |
0.00% to 100.00%, 0.01% resolution |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Modulation Source: |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac and User Defined Arbs |
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PRBS-PN7, PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, PN29, PN31 |
| Internal Modulating Frequency: |
1µHz to 10MHz, 1µHz resolution |
| Frequency Deviation: |
DC to Fmax/2, 1µHz resolution |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Modulation Source: |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac and User Defined Arbs. |
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PRBS-PN7, PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, PN29, PN31 |
| Internal Modulating Frequency: |
1µHz to 10MHz, 1µHz resolution |
| Phase Deviation: |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb |
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PBRS |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: |
25MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
50MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
| Source: |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation: |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Source: |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation: |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Source: |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation: |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Pulse |
| Modulation Source: |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulation: |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, and User Defined Arbs (PRBS waveforms only available in TGF4162 and TGF4242). |
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PRBS-PN7, PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, PN29, PN31 |
| Internal Modulating Frequency: |
1µHz to 10MHz, 1µHz resolution |
| Pulse Width Deviation: |
0% to 100% of pulse width, 0.01% resolution |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
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Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, PRBS, Arb |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: |
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50MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
| Modulation Source: |
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Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms: |
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Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, PRBS-PN7, PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23, PN29, PN31 and User Defined Arbs. |
| Internal Modulating Frequency: |
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1µHz to 10MHz, 1µHz resolution |
| Ratio: |
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0% to 100%, 0.01% resolution |
| Each active edge of the trigger signal will produce one burst of the waveform. |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Arb: A fixed number of cycles, specified as number of cycles are generated at every trigger event. Noise: Noise is reset to its start condition at every trigger event. Allows generating same random noise sequence. |
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PRBS: A fixed number of bits, specified as number of cycles are generated at every trigger event |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: |
25MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite), subject to carrier waveform. |
50MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite), subject to carrier waveform. |
| Number of Cycles: |
1 to 2147483647 and infinite |
| Trigger Repetition Rate: |
Internal |
2mHz to 25MHz |
2mHz to 50MHz |
| External |
DC to 1MHz |
| Trigger Signal Source: |
Internal |
From keyboard or trigger generator. |
| External |
From TRIG IN or remote interface. |
| Trigger Start/Stop Phase: |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution. Phase offset cannot be set for Noise and PRBS waveforms |
| Waveform will run while the Gate signal is true and stop while false. |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb |
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PRBS |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: |
25MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
50MHz, subject to carrier waveform. |
| Trigger Repetition Rate: |
Internal |
2mHz to 25MHz |
2mHz to 50MHz |
| External |
DC to 1MHz |
| Gate Signal Source: |
Internal |
From keyboard or trigger generator. |
| External |
From TRIG IN or remote interface |
| AAA |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution. Phase offset cannot be set for Noise and PRBS waveforms |
| Frequency sweep capability is provided for both standard and arbitrary waveforms. |
| Carrier Waveforms: |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Sweep Mode: |
Linear or logarithmic, triggered or continuous. |
| Sweep Direction: |
Up or Down |
| Sweep Range: |
From 1µHz to Fmax. Phase continuous. Independent setting of the start and stop frequency |
| Sweep Time: |
1µs to 500s (9 digit resolution). |
| Sweep Trigger Source: |
The sweep may be free run or triggered from the following sources: Internal from keyboard or trigger generator. Externally from TRIG IN input or remote interface. External trigger repetition rate: DC to 1MHz |
| Internal Source Rate or Frequency |
40ns to 500s or 2mHz to 25MHz square waves adjustable in 10ns steps. |
20ns to 500s or 2mHz to 50MHz square waves adjustable in 10ns steps. |
| Resolution |
10ns, 11 digits |
| Each channel has its own trigger generator. Channel 1 trigger is available for external use from the MAIN OUT 2 socket when Channel 2 is configured to output Channel 1 sync waveform and sync source is set to trigger. |
| TRACKING: |
| Independent (Off): |
The channels are independent of each other. |
| Equal: |
The two channels are identical and behave identically. |
| COUPLING: |
| Frequency coupling: |
The frequencies of the two channels can be coupled. Changing the frequency of one channel changes the frequencies of both channels. |
| Amplitude (and DC Offset) coupling: |
Amplitude (and DC offset) of the two channels can be coupled. Changing the amplitude and offset on one channel changes the amplitude and offset of both channels. |
| Output coupling: |
Output On/Off can be coupled. Switching the output On/Off on one channel switches the output On/Off of both channels |
| CHARACTERISTICS: |
| Relative phase: |
-360.000 to 360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution (Phase offset cannot be set for Noise) |
| Channel to channel Skew (typical): |
<1ns (when performing identical operations) |
| Crosstalk (typical): |
<-80db |
| Function: |
Frequency, Period, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle |
| Frequency Range: |
AC coupled |
3Hz to >125MHz |
| DC coupled |
100mHz to >125MHz |
| Source: |
AC coupled |
REF / COUNT (AC) IN |
| DC coupled |
TRIG / COUNT (DC) IN |
| Frequency Resolution: |
Up to 7 digits displayed. |
| Measurement Time: |
Automatic |
| Input Range and Sensitivity: |
AC coupled |
≤50MHz - 100mVpp - 5Vpp
>50MHz - 250mVpp - 5Vpp
Maximum input ±10V |
| DC coupled |
Threshold typically 1.2V;
Sensitivity 100mVpp (≤50MHz), 250mVpp (<50MHz)
Maximum input +5V, -1V |
| Hysteresis: |
Input hysteresis voltage |
10mV |
| Accuracy: |
±1 digit ± timebase accuracy |
| Timebase Accuracy: |
<± 1ppm initial settling error, <± 1ppm oscillator aging rate in the first year, <1ppm over the specified temperature range |
| Main Outputs |
| Output impedance: |
50Ω |
| Amplitude (sine): |
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20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
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| ≤50MHz |
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20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
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| ≤80MHz |
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20mVp-p to 10Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 5Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| ≤120MHz |
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20mVp-p to 10Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 5Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 10Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 5Vp-p into 50Ω |
| ≤240MHz |
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20mVp-p to 5Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 2.5Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 5Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 2.5Vp-p into 50Ω |
| Amplitude (Pulse): |
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20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
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| ≤50MHz |
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20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 20Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| ≤100MHz |
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20mVp-p to 8Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 4Vp-p into 50Ω |
20mVp-p to 8Vp-p open circuit, 10mVp-p to 4Vp-p into 50Ω |
| Amplitude can be specified open circuit (hi Z) or into an assumed load of 1Ω to 10kΩ in Vpp. |
| Amplitude Accuracy: |
1.5% ±5mV at 1kHz into 50Ω |
| DC Offset Range: |
±10V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to ±10V from 50Ω. |
| DC Offset Accuracy: |
Typically 1% ±50mV |
| Resolution: |
3 digits or 1mV for both Amplitude and DC Offset. |
| Channel 2 can be configured to output Channel 1 sync from its MAIN OUT 2 socket. Sync is a multi function output which is automatically selected to be any of the following. Alternatively, the user can choose Sync to always be carrier referenced, to output the currently used trigger signal or turn it of |
| Carrier Waveform Sync: |
Sine Square Ramp Pulse Arbs |
≤ 28.125MHz - A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the waveform frequency.
≤ 80MHz - A sine wave at the waveform frequency. |
≤ 62.5MHz - A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the waveform frequency.
≤ 240MHz - A sine wave at the waveform frequency |
| Pattern |
A positive pulse which is 1 bit rate wide at the beginning of the sequence |
| Noise |
No sync associated with noise |
| Modualtion sync: |
AM/FM/ PM/SUM/ PWM |
A square wave with 50% duty cycle referenced to the internal modulation waveform when modulation source is internal, or a square wave referenced to the carrier waveform when modulation source is external. No sync is associated with Noise and DC waveforms as the modulation source . |
| ASK |
A square wave referenced to the trigger rate. The sync is a TTL high when hop amplitude is the output amplitude and TTL low when carrier amplitude is the output amplitude for positive slope and vice versa for negative slope |
| FSK |
A square wave referenced to the trigger rate. The sync is a TTL high when hop frequency is the output frequency and TTL low when carrier frequency is the output frequency for positive slope and vice versa for negative slope. |
| BPSK |
A square wave referenced to the trigger rate. The sync is a TTL high when the hop phase is the output phase and TTL low when carrier phase is the output phase for positive slope and vice versa for negative slope. |
| Sweep Sync: |
A square wave that is a TTL high from the beginning of the sweep and a TTL low from the midpoint of the sweep |
| Burst Sync: |
Internal Trigger |
A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the trigger frequency. |
| External Trigger |
A square wave with same duty cycle and frequency as the external source. |
| Manual Trigger |
A positive pulse which is approximately 18us wide at the beginning of the event. |
| Trigger: |
Selects the current trigger signal. |
| Output Signal Level: |
Logic level nominally 3V |
| Output Impedance: |
50Ω |
| REF CLOCK OUTPUT: |
| Buffered version of the 10MHz clock currently in use (internal or external) |
| Output Level: |
Nominally 3V logic level from 50Ω |
| TRIGGER / COUNT (DC) INPUT: |
| For ASK, FSK, BPSK, triggered sweep, gated burst, triggered burst and DC coupled external frequency measurement. |
| Frequency Range: |
Trigger Input |
DC -1MHz |
| Counter Input |
100mHz to >125MHz |
| Signal Range: |
Threshold typically 1.2V; Sensitivity 100mVpp (≤50MHz), 250mVpp (>50MHz) Maximum input +5V / -1V |
| Minimum Pulse Width (Trigger Input): |
50ns |
| Polarity (Trigger Inpput): |
Selectable as high/rising edge or low/falling edge. |
| Input Impedance: |
10kΩ |
| EXTERNAL MODULATION INPUT: |
| For AM, FM, PM, SUM and PWM |
| Voltage Range: |
± 2.5V full scale |
| Input Impedance: |
5kΩ typical |
| Bandwidth: |
DC to 5MHz |
| Input for an external 10MHz reference clock and AC coupled external frequency measurement. |
| Voltage Range: |
≤50MHz - 100mVpp – 5Vpp
>50MHz - 250mVpp – 5Vpp |
| Maximum Voltage: |
+10V |
| Minimum Voltage: |
-10V |
| Full digital remote control facilities are available through LAN, USB and optional GPIB interfaces. |
| LAN Interface |
Ethernet 100/10base – T hardware connection. 1.5 LXI Device Specification 2016 |
| USB Interface |
Standard USB 2.0 hardware connection. Implemented as virtual-COM port. |
| USB Flash Drive |
For waveform and set-up storage/recall. |
| GPIB (optional) |
Conforming with IEEE488.1 and IEEE488.2 |
| Display: |
Keyboard selection of mode, waveform etc.; value entry direct by numeric keys or by rotary control |
| Data Entry: |
Up to 9 complete instrument set-ups may be stored and recalled from internal memory |
| Stored Settings: |
Bench Top: 97mm height; 250mm width; 295mm depth |
| Size: |
Rack mount: 86.5mm (2U) height; 213.5mm (½”rack) width; 269mm depth |
| Weight: |
3.1kg |
| Power: |
100-240VAC ±10% 50/60Hz; 100-120VAC ±10% 400Hz; 60VA max. Installation Category II. |
| Operating Range: |
+5°C to 40°C, 20-80% RH. |
| Storage Range: |
-20°C to + 60°C. |
| Environmental: |
Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2. |
| Options: |
19 inch rack mounting kit |
| Safety & EMC: |
Complies with EN61010-1 & EN61326-1. |
| AAA |