Stanford Research DS340 Function and Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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The Stanford Research Systems (SRS) DS340 is a cutting-edge 15 MHz function and arbitrary waveform generator, engineered using Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) technology. Combining exceptional performance with cost-effectiveness, the DS340 is perfectly suited for diverse test and measurement applications.
Key Features and Specifications
- Frequency Range: 1 µHz to 15.1 MHz
- Frequency Resolution: 1 µHz for all functions
- Waveform Types: Sine, Square, Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian White Noise
- Sweeping Capability: Phase continuous frequency sweeps for both linear and logarithmic spans
- Arbitrary Waveform Memory: Store up to 16,300 points, with playback rates of up to 40 Msamples/s
- FSK Modulation: Internal and external modes available, toggling at speeds up to 50 kHz
- Control Interfaces: Optional RS-232 and GPIB with dedicated waveform editing software
Waveform Generation Specifications
- Sine Wave: Max Frequency: 15.1 MHz; Harmonic Distortion across frequency spans
- Square Wave: Rise/Fall Time and Asymmetry specifications
- Triangle & Ramp: Max Frequency: 100 kHz; Rise/Fall Time of 45 ns (10 MHz Bessel filter)
- Gaussian Noise: Max Frequency: 10 MHz; Gaussian weighting
- Arbitrary Waveforms: Up to 16,300 waveform points with 12-bit vertical resolution
Output and Amplitude Characteristics
- Output Characteristics: Source Impedance: 50 Ω; Output may float up to ±40 V (AC + DC)
- Amplitude Range: 50 mVpp to 10 Vpp into 50 Ω; 100 mVpp to 20 Vpp into High-Z
- DC Offset: ±5 VDC (50 Ω); ±10 VDC (High-Z)
- Sine Wave Spurious Response and Phase Noise Analysis
Additional Performance Metrics
- Timebase Accuracy: Standard: ±5 ppm (20 °C to 30 °C); Optional TCXO (2 ppm)
- Non-Volatile Memory: Save and recall up to 9 sets of instrument settings
- Power Requirements: 35 W, operating at 100/120/220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
The Stanford Research DS340 Generator exemplifies versatility and precision, making it an indispensable tool in laboratories and research settings.
