Tektronix AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator, up to 2.1 GHz, 4.2 GS/s

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The Tektronix AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator combines exceptional signal fidelity with ultra-high-speed mixed signal simulation. It is engineered to address complex measurement challenges with powerful sequencing capabilities and an intuitive graphical user interface featuring a flexible waveform editor. Built-in applications make it effortless to generate standard waveforms ideal for disk drive read channels, high-speed communications (up to 4.2 Gb/s), and various semiconductor applications.

Key Features and Specifications of the Tektronix AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator:

• 4.2 GS/s Sample Rate for simulating real-world signals up to 2.1 GHz.
• 2 Markers with 2.0 ps_rms jitter (typical at 4.2 GS/s), providing stable timing for the device under test.
• Choice of 32.4M or 64.8M Point Record Length for extended data streams.
• Analog Bandwidth up to 2 GHz (Opt 02, derived from Rise Time) ensures unparalleled signal fidelity among high-speed AWGs.
• Direct External Clock Input supports jittered and non-jittered signals, critical for high-speed data stream timing margin testing up to 4.2 Gb/s.
• Synchronous Operation Mode facilitating synchronization between 2 AWG710B outputs (2: Analog, 4: Marker) for advanced wireless and data communication testing.
• Waveform Quick Editor with 300 fs edge timing resolution enables precise output edge control in near real-time.
• 2-signal mix function for digital support in disk drive noise performance testing and pre/de-emphasis serial data communication testing.
• Real-time sequencing capabilities that create infinite waveform loops, jumps, patterns, and conditional branches.

Applications:

• Disk Drive read/write design and test
• Communications design and test
• Arbitrary IF base-band signals
• Standard waveforms for communications
• Pulse Generation
• High-speed, low-jitter data and clock source
• Mixed signal design and testing
• Simulating real-world scenarios
• Enhancing or corrupting ideal waveforms
• Timing and amplitude signal impairments
• Waveform imports from MathCad, MATLAB, Excel, and more

Characteristics:

• Arbitrary Waveforms:
  • Waveform Length: 960 to 32,400,000 points (or 64,480,000 points, option 01) in multiples of four
  • Sequence Length: 1 to 8,000 steps
  • Sequence Repeat Counter: 1 to 65,536 or infinite
• Run Modes:
  • Continuous: Outputs waveform iteratively, applying sequence order and repeat functions if defined.
  • Triggered: Outputs waveform once upon receiving an external, internal, GPIB, LAN, or manual trigger.
  • Gated: Initiates waveform output when the gate is active, resetting upon deactivation.
  • Enhanced: Outputs as defined by the sequence.

Extended Operation:

• Function Generator:
  • Waveform Shape: Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp, Pulse or DC
  • Frequency Range: 1.000 Hz to 400.0 MHz
  • Amplitude Range: 0.020 V_p-p to 2 V_p-p into 50 Ω, with a resolution of 1 mV
  • Offset Range: 0.500 V to +0.500 V into 50 Ω, with a resolution of 1 mV
• Clock Generator:
  • Sampling Frequency: 50.000000 kS/s to 4.0000000 GS/s
  • Internal Clock Accuracy: ±1 ppm
  • Phase Noise:
    • At 4.2 GS/s, 10 kHz offset: –65 dBc/Hz
    • At 4.2 GS/s, 100 kHz offset: –96 dBc/Hz

Main Output Characteristics:

• Output Signal: Complementary (CH1 and channel inverse)
• Digital to Analog Converter: 8-bits resolution
• Output Connector: Front Panel SMA

Power Supply:

• Rating: 100 to 240 VAC
• Maximum Power and Current: 240 VA and 5 A
• Frequency Range: 48 to 63 Hz

General Characteristics:

• Display: Color TFT LCD with a resolution of 640x480
• Data Storage: Internal Hard Disk (>20.0 GB), Flash Disk (256 MB), Floppy Disk (3.5", 1.44 MB)