AFG-3032 30MHz 2-Ch Arbitrary Function Generator

The AFG-3000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators includes 20MHz and 30MHz single channel and dual channel models. They are designed to meet a wide range of industry, scientific research, and education applications.  The isolated output design means that all output channels are isolated from earth ground, which is essential for floating circuit test applications. For instance, connecting an AFG-3000 with a power supply’s DC voltage, the maximum AC-DC cascaded output can reach +42V or -42V. Each channel of dual channel models can be operated independently or multi units can simultaneously function without taking grounding reference into consideration. Suitable applications for the isolated AFG-300 include, for instance, the ignition control or transmission modules in automotive electronics.

The series features a sample rate of 250MSa/s, 16-bit resolution, and 8M point memory depth for arbitrary waveform generation. Users not only can save the edited waveforms to the memory to build arbitrary waveforms, but also recreate real-life waveforms using the AFG-3000’s built-in DSOLink function with a GW Instek digital storage oscilloscope.

The AFG-3000 series supports synchronized phase signals for multi-channel operation of up to 6 units and 12 channels. A reference input connector allows an external 10MHz time base to synchronize the internal clock and enhance the frequency output accuracy. The AFG-3000 series supports frequency sweep and amplitude sweep that can also include other functions, including linear/logarithm, one-way (saw tooth)/two-way (triangle), continuous/single trigger/gated trigger for various applications requiring different sweep methods. Frequency Sweep can test the frequency response of electronic components like filters and low-frequency amplifiers. Amplitude sweep can simulates vibration tests too (requires a vibration tester), and it is also useful for ageing tests for various materials and low-frequency amplifier linearity tests.

The main features of the AFG-3000 series include: output amplitude from 1mVpp to 10Vpp (into a 50 ohm load); frequency range from 1uHz to 20MHz or 30MHz; 1uHz frequency resolution; and built-in sine, square, pulse, triangle, ramp, DC voltage, harmonic and noise. The waveform width, rise edge time and fall edge time of pulse waveforms can be adjusted easily. Pulse waveforms, with duty cycle from 0.017% to 99.983%, can be used as trigger or test signals. Users can perform arbitrary editing of 65 built-in function waveforms.

The series supports AM/FM/PM/FSK/PWM modulation, frequency sweep, amplitude sweep and burst to satisfy most industrial application requirements. Dual channel models provide SUM modulation, coupling, tracking, and phase control to meet the test requirements of differential signal, phase control and amplifier distortion.  A built-in 8th harmonic signal generator simulates harmonic signals of switching power supplies and it also tests EMI power filter characteristics. The AFG-3000 series provides free arbitrary waveform editing software (AWES) for users to quickly edit waveforms from the built-in signal types to suit individual measurement needs.