TEKTRONIX AWG7052 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
The Tektronix AWG7052 is a high-performance, two-channel Arbitrary Waveform Generator designed to meet the demanding signal stimulus requirements of modern electronic design. Featuring unmatched sample rates, bandwidth, and signal fidelity, this instrument excels at verifying, characterizing, and debugging complex electronics with ease.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Up to 64 M (64,800,000) Point Record Length for extended data streaming capabilities.
- Precision edge timing shift control with a resolution down to 100 fs.
- Real-time sequencing allows for the creation of infinite waveform loops, jumps, and conditional branches.
- Integrated PC functionality for seamless network integration, equipped with a built-in DVD drive, removable hard drive, LAN, and USB ports.
- Applications:
- Disk Drive (Magnetic/Optical) Read/Write: Achieve data rates up to 5 Gbps (2-point/cell) or 50 ps timing resolution.
- Telecom/Data Communications: Support for data rates up to 10 Gbps (Binary, Pre-/De-emphasis, Multi-level Logic).
- Wireless Communications:Operate effectively at up to 5 GHz (4-waveform points/cycle) for arbitrary RF/IF signals and wide-bandwidth modulation I and Q baseband signals.
- Mixed Signal Design and Testing: Deliver 2-channel analog and 4-channel marker outputs.
- High-speed, Low-jitter Data/Pulse and Clock Source: Ideal for rigorous signal generation tasks.
- Real-world Signal Reproduction: Generate ideal or distorted signals, including all glitches, anomalies, and impairments.
- Enhanced Playback: Playback enhanced/corrupted signals captured by DSO.
- Flexible Waveform Import: Import waveform vectors from popular tools like MathCAD, MatLab, and Excel.
- Arbitrary Waveforms:
- Waveform Length: 2 to 32,400,000 points (up to 64,800,000 points with Option 01), in multiples of 64.
- Number of Waveforms: 1 to 16,000.
- Sequence Length: 1 to 4,000 steps with control options for repeat count, trigger wait, go-to N, and jump.
- Sampling Frequency: 10 MS/s to 5 GS/s.
- Skew Control: Adjustable between -100 ps to +100 ps, with 1 ps resolution and accuracy of ±(10% of setting +10 ps).
- Main Arbitrary Waveform Output:
- Digital to Analog Converter: 10-Bit (no marker output) or 8-Bit (marker output selectable).
- Amplitude:
- Normal Mode: 50 mVpk-pk to 2.0 Vpk-pk.
- Direct Mode: 50 mVpk-pk to 1.0 Vpk-pk.
- Standard Output: 2 Arb Outputs, Differential output style, with 50 Ω output impedance.
- Timing Characteristics:
- Rise/Fall Time (20 to 80%): Overshoot < 10% at 1.0 Vpk-pk.
- Bandwidth: Normal mode gives 750 MHz; Direct mode offers up to 3.5 GHz.
- Phase Noise: < –90 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset.
This combination of high specifications and advanced functionality makes the Tektronix AWG7052 Arbitrary Waveform Generator an invaluable tool for engineers in various fields, ensuring unparalleled reliability and performance in all signal generation tasks.
