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The AFG-3000 Series is arbitrary waveform generator designed for industrial, scientific research and educational applications. The series comes in bandwidths of 80MHz (AFG-3081) and 50MHz (AFG-3051) with built-in multiple standard waveforms to meet users' diversified needs. The AFG-3000 Series also ...Read more
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Features

  • Wide frequency range from 1uHz to 80/50MHz
  • High 200MSa/s sampling rate
  • 16-bit Amplitude Resolution
  • Output from any section of 1M-point-long waveform
  • 4.3" high-resolution LCD display/on-screen help/Impedance switch
  • Four ways to generate arbitrary waveform: Front Panel Operation
  • CSV file uploading, Direct Waveform Reconstruction (DWR), Arbitrary
  • Waveform Editing PC Software
  • USB, RS-232, GPIB interface support



  • Details
  • Specifications

The AFG-3000 Series is arbitrary waveform generator designed for industrial, scientific research and educational applications. The series comes in bandwidths of 80MHz (AFG-3081) and 50MHz (AFG-3051) with built-in multiple standard waveforms to meet users' diversified needs. 

The AFG-3000 Series also provides a high 16-bit resolution, 200MSa/s sample rate and a 1M memory depth for editing arbitrary waveforms directly through the intuitive user interface. The Direct Waveform Reconstruction (DWR) function enables users to directly import waveforms from a GDS-2000 Series oscilloscope to the AFG-3000 via USB host, allowing users to edit waveforms and enhance measurement efficiency.

In addition, the AFG-3000 Series has switchable 50 Ohm and Hi-Z Impedances, built-in On-Screen Help for operation conveniently. Complete parameter settings and waveform can be displayed through 4.3-inch high-resolution TFT LCD. Through USB, RS-232, and GPIB, users can use dedicated PC software or IEEE488.2 commands to edit waveforms.

AFG-3051 & AFG-3081 Specifications

The specifications apply when the AFG-3051 & AFG-3081 is powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C~+30°C.

   

AFG-3081

AFG-3051

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, DC, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Negative Ramp

Arbitrary Waveforms

ARB Function

Built in

Sample Rate

200 MSa/s

Repetition Rate

100MHz

Waveform Length

1M points

Amplitude Resolution

16 bits

Non-Volatile Memory

Ten 1M waveforms(1)

User define Output Section

Any section from 2 to 1M points

User define Mark Output

Any section from 2 to 1M points

Frequency Characteristics

Range

Sine

80MHz

50MHz

Square

Triangle, Ramp

1MHz

Resolution

1uHz

Accuracy

Stability

±1 ppm 0 to 50

±0.3 ppm 18 to 28

Aging

±1 ppm, per 1 year

Tolerance

 1 uHz

Output Characteristics(2)

Amplitude

Range

10 mVpp to 10 Vpp( into 50Ω)
 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp(open-circuit)

Accuracy

± 1% of setting ±1 mVpp
(at 1 kHz,>10 mVpp)

Resolution

0.1 mV or 4 digits

Flatness

± 1% (0.1dB)  10 MHz   
± 2% (0.2 dB) 10 MHz to 50 MHz 
± 10% (0.9 dB) 50 MHz to 70 MHz
± 20% (1.9 dB) 70 MHz to 80 MHz 
(sinewave relative to 1 kHz)

Units

Vpp, Vrms, dBm,

Offset

Range

±5 Vpk ac +dc (into 50Ω)
±10Vpk ac +dc (Open circuit)

Accuracy

1% of setting + 2 mV+ 0.5% of amplitude

Waveform Output

Impedance

50Ω typical (fixed)
> 10MΩ (output disabled)

Protection

Short-circuit protected
Overload relay auto-matically disables main output

SYNC Output

Level

TTL-compatible into>1kΩ

Impedance

50Ω nominal

Sinewave Characteristics

Harmonic Distortion(5)

–60 dBc   DC1 MHz, Ampl3 Vpp
–55 dBc   DC1 MHz, Ampl3 Vpp
–45 dBc   1MHz5 MHz, Ampl3 Vpp
–30 dBc   5MHz80 MHz, Ampl3 Vpp

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.2%+0.1mVrms
DC to 20 kHz

Spurious (non-harmonic)(5)

–60 dBc   DC1 MHz

–50 dBc   1MHz20MHz

–50 dBc+ 6 dBc/octave 1MHz80MHz

Phase Noise

-65dBc typical 10MHz, 30 kHz band
-47dBc typical 80MHz, 30 kHz band

Square wave Characteristics

Rise/Fall Time

8 nS(3)

Overshoot

5%

Asymmetry

1% of period+1 ns

Variable Duty Cycle

20.0% to 80.0%  25 MHz   
  40.0% to 60.0%  2550MHz  
50.0%(Fixed)     5080MHz   

Jitter

0.01%+525ps   2 MHz
0.1%+75ps   2 MHz  

Ramp Characteristics

Linearity

 0.1% of peak output

Variable Symmetry

0% to 100%

Pulse Characteristics

Period

20ns 2000s

Pulse Width

8ns 1999.9s

Minimum Pulse Width:
     8nS when FREQ50MHz 
     5% of setting period when FREQ6.5MHz 
Resolution:
     1nS when FREQ50MHz 
     1% of setting period when FREQ6.5MHz

Overshoot

5%

Jitter

100 ppm +50 ps

AM Modulation

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Arb

Modulating Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp

Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 20 kHz

Depth

0% to 120.0%

Source

Internal / External

FM Modulation

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp

Modulating Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp

Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 20 kHz

Peak Deviation

DC to 80 MHz

DC to 50 MHz

Source

Internal / External

PWM

Carrier Waveforms

Square

Modulating Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp

Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 20 kHz

Deviation

0%  100.0% of pulse width

Source

Internal / External

FSK

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse

Modulating Waveforms

50% duty cycle square

Internal Rate

2 mHz to 100 kHz

Frequency Range

DC to 80 MHz

DC to 50 MHz

Source

Internal / External

SWEEP

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Arb

Type

Linear or Logarithmic

Direction

Up or Down

Start F / Stop FREQ

100 uHz to 80 MHz

100 uHz to 50 MHz

Sweep Time

1 ms to 500 s

Trigger

Single, External, Internal

Marker

Falling edge of Mark signal 
(Programmable frequency)

Source

Internal / External

BURST

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp

Frequency

1 uHz to 80 MHz(4)

1 uHz to 50 MHz(4)

Burst Count

1 to 1000000 cycles or Infinite

Start / Stop Phase

-360.0to +360.0

Internal Period

1 ms to 500 s

Gate Source

External Trigger

Trigger Source

Single, External or Internal Rate

Trigger Delay   

N-Cycle, Infinite: 0s to 85 s

External Modulation Input

Type

for AM, FM, Sweep, PWM

Voltage Range

± 5V full scale

Input Impedance

10kΩ

Frequency

DC to 20 kHz

External Trigger Input

Type

for FSK, Burst, Sweep

Input Level

TTL Compatible

Slope

Rising or falling(selectable)

Pulse Width

> 100 ns

Input Impedance

10kΩ,DC coupled

Latency

Sweep

10 us (typical)

Burst

100 ns (typical)

Jitter

Sweep

2.5 us

Burst

1 ns; except pulse,300 ps

Modulation Output

Type

for AM, FM, Sweep, PWM

Amplitude

Range

1Vpp

Impedance

> 10kΩ typical (fixed)

Trigger Output

Type

for Burst, Sweep

Level

TTL Compatible into 50Ω

Pulse Width

> 450 ns

Maximum Rate

1 MHz

Fan-out

4 TTL load

Impedance

50Ω typical

Marker Output

Type

for ARB, Sweep

Level

TTL Compatible into 50Ω

Fan-out

4 TTL load

Impedance

50Ω typical

Store/Recall

10 Groups of Setting Memories

Interface

GPIB, RS232, USB

Display

4.3 inch TFT LCD
480 × 3 (RGB) × 272

System Characteristics

Configuration Times 
(typical)

Function Change:
      Standard---->102ms
      Pulse-------->660ms
      Built-In Arb- >240ms
Frequency Change: 24ms
Amplitude Change: 50ms
Offset Change: 50ms
Select User Arb:  2s for 1M points
Modulation Change:  200ms

Arb Download Times
(typical)

Binary Code

ASCII Code

GPIB / RS-232 (115 Kbps)

USB(Device)

USB(Host)

1M points

189 Sec

34 Sec

70 Sec

512K points

95 Sec

18Sec

35 Sec

256K points

49 Sec

9 Sec

18 Sec

64K points

16 Sec

3 Sec

6 Sec

16K points

7 Sec

830mS

1340 mS

8K points

6 Sec

490mS

780mS

4K points

6 Sec

365mS

520 mS

2K points

5 Sec

300mS

390 mS

General Specifications

Power Source

 AC100240V , 5060Hz

Power Consumption

65 VA

Operating Environment

Temperature to satisfy the specification :  18 ~ 28C
Operating temperature : 0 ~ 40C
Relative Humidity: 
≤ 80%, 0 ~ 40°C
≤ 70%, 35 ~ 40°C
Installation category CAT 

Operating Altitude

2000 meters

Pollution Degree

IEC 61010 Degree 2, Indoor Use

Storage Temperature

 -10 ~ 70C, Humidity: ≤70%

Dimensions (WxHxD)

 Bench Top : 265 (W) x 107 (H) x 374 (D)

Weight

Approx. 4kg

Safety Designed to

EN61010-1

EMC Tested to

EN 55011, IEC-61326-1

Accessories

GTL-110× 1
  Instruction Manual×1
Power cord×1

(1). A total of ten waveforms can be stored.(Every waveform can composed of 1M points maximum.)
(2). Add 1/10th of output amplitude and offset specification per C for operation outside of 0C to 28C range (1-year specification).
(3). Edge time decreased at higher frequency.
(4). Sine and square waveforms above 25 MHz are allowed only with an "Infinite" count.
(5). Harmonic distortion and Spurious noise at low amplitudes is limited by a -70 dBm floor.

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