Tektronix, Inc. Arbitrary Waveform Generator AWG5012

The AWG5012 is an Arbitrary Waveform Generator from Tektronix. An arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) is a type of electronic test equipment people use to generate repetitive or single-shot electrical waveforms. Single-shot waveforms require a triggering source, either internal or external, while repetitive waveforms do not. Inject the signal the waveform generator creates into a device for analysis during testing, finding problems with the device, or confirming proper operation. Additional Features: 1.2 GS/s, 4-channel, 14 bits, 16 M point/channel Up to 4.5 Vp-p Single-ended and 9 Vp-p at Differential Output into 50 ω 0.95 ns Tr/Tf (10 to 90%) at 0.6 Vp-p ±5 ns Range (50 ps Resolution) Inter Channel Skew Control SFDR: 80 dBc (1 MHz), 64 dBc (10 MHz) 4 Variable Level Marker Outputs Up to 3.7 Vp-p Single-ended Output into 50 ω 300 ps Tr/Tf (20 to 80%) at 0 to 1 V Up to 1 ns Range (50 ps Resolution) Delay Control 28 Bits Ch 1/Ch 2 Variable Level Digital Data Output Up to 3.7 Vp-pSingle-ended Output into 50 ω 300 ps Tr/Tf (20 to 80%) at 0 to 1 V Up to 32 M Point Record Length For Longer Data Streams Down to 800 ps Resolution Edge Timing Shift Control Real-time Sequencing Creates Infinite Waveform Loops, Jumps, and Conditional Branches Easy to Use and Learn Shortens Test Time Intuitive User Interface Based on Windows 2000 XP Convenient Bench Top Form Factor Integrated PC Supports Network Integration and Provides a Built-in DVD, Removable Hard Drive, LAN and USB ports Applications Designing, Testing and Deploying Wireless Communications: High Fidelity Quadrature Modulation I and Q Base-band Signals (Polar Modulation: I/Q + Magnitude Control, Two Pair of I/Q for MIMO) Imaging Stimulus Signals for Imaging Display and Recording Devices (CCD, LCD) Data Conversion Stimulus Signals for Data Conversion Devices (ADC, DAC) Mixed Signal Design and Test 2/4Ch Analog + 4/8Ch Marker Outputs + 28 Bit Digital Data Outputs Real-world, Ideal or Distorted Signal Generation – Including All the Glitches, Anomalies and Impairments Enhanced/Corrupted Playback of DSO Captured Signals Waveform Vectors Imported from Third-party Tools such as MathCAD, MATLAB, Excel and Others The AWG5000 Series of Arbitrary Waveform Generators delivers the optimal combination of industry leading sample rate, vertical resolution, signal fidelity and waveform memory length, all in an easy-to-use self-contained package. The series offers the industry’s best solution to the challenging signal stimulus issues faced by designers verifying, characterizing and debugging sophisticated electronic designs. Meeting the needs of today’s design engineers, the series provides excellent signal dynamic range and integrity. AWG5000 Series models, with a 14 bits DA converter based sample rate from 600 MS/s to 1.2 GS/s, two to four output channels, synchronized four to eight digital marker outputs, and 28-channels of digital data outputs, easily solve the toughest measurement challenges in wireless base band I/Q communications, digital consumer product design such as imaging devices, data conversion equipment and semiconductor design and test. The open Windows (Windows XP)-based instruments are easy and convenient to use and connect easily with peripherals and third-party software. Wireless I/Q and IF Signal Generation Tektronix AWGs support “Wireless Everywhere” by enabling the latest Digital RF technology, increasing wireless network capacity and delivering the performance that supports higher modulation bandwidth and modulation schemes. The AWG 5000 Series’ 1.2 GS/s, (600 MS/s), with enough signal dynamic range and SFDR via 14 bit vertical resolution meets narrowband IQ applications to broadband IF applications. The AWG5000 is able to generate not only analog IQ/IF signals, but digital data IQ/IF. The MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) system that supports W-LAN /Wi-Max using space-multiplex with multiple antennas is a leading edge technology for reliable and faster data rate communication. The AWG5000 Series generates up to four analog channels (eight channels via two instruments) to simultaneously generate MIMO signals. The series can generate two pairs of IQ signals (four pairs with two instruments) as an IQ generator, and four pairs of IF signals (eight pairs with two instruments) as an IF generator. With the two channels models, ch 1 and ch 2 digital data output is available as an option. Spurious Performance The 14 bit vertical resolution and sophisticated design of the AWG5000 Series provides ample signal dynamic range and purity. The SFDR performance is 80 dBc for 1 MHz signal and 64 dBc for 10 MHz signal. Multi-Level Logic Signal One technique to increase the data rate without increasing the transition rate is applying multi-level signals, wherein a signal can assume more than the standard binary two levels. In multi-level signaling, one can think of multi-level discrete amplitudes of a signal. This phenomenon is known as pulse amplitude-modulation or PAM. A 9PAM signal, a signal with nine different amplitudes, increases the data rate by four without increasing the transition rate of the signal. The AWG5000 Series enables you to test your latest design by generating any kind of mixed or multi-level signal.