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GW Instek rolls out the new AFG-3000 series arbitrary function generators, including 20MHz/30MHz single channel and dual channel models, designed to meet industry, scientific research, and education applications. In the design of isolated output, all output channels are earth ground isolation, which ...Read more
GW Instek - AFG-303x & AFG-302x

Features

  • 1uHz to 20 or 30MHz, 16-bit resolution with 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp amplitude. 1 or 2 channel (s)
  • 250 MSa/s sampling rate for higher time resolution arbitrary waveforms
  • 8M Points/channel standard waveform memory
  • Input/output signal ground independent of housing and signal ground between channels also insulated.
  • Synchronized phase operates up to 6 units and 12 channels
  • Pulse waveform parameters can be set independently for more precise timing
  • Harmonic signal generator
  • Dual channel models support SUM modulation, coupling, tracking, and phase functions
  • Built-in AM/FM/PM/FSK/PWM/SUM modulation, sweep and burst functions
  • Provide USB/LAN/GPIB (optional) instrument control interface



  • Details
  • Specifications

GW Instek rolls out the new AFG-3000 series arbitrary function generators, including 20MHz/30MHz single channel and dual channel models, designed to meet industry, scientific research, and education applications. In the design of isolated output, all output channels are earth ground isolation, which is suitable for test applications of floating circuit. For instance, connecting an AFG-3000 with a power supply’s DC voltage, the maximum AC-DC cascaded output reaches +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. Applications are, for instance, the ignition control or transmission device of automotive electronics. The series features 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 rebuild waveforms by the AFG-3000’s built-in DSOLink function with a GW Instek digital storage oscilloscope. 

The AFG-3000 series supports synchronized phase for multi channel operation up to 6 units and 12 channels. A reference input connector is available allowing an external 10 MHz time base to synchronize the internal clock and elevate the frequency output accuracy. The series supports frequency sweep and amplitude sweep that can also integrate other functions, including linear/logarithm, one-way (saw tooth)/two-way (triangle), continuous/single trigger/gated trigger to meet various application requirements by applying different sweep methods. Frequency sweep tests the frequency response of electronic components such as filter and low frequency amplifier. Amplitude sweep simulates vibration tests (requires a vibration tester), and it also conducts aging tests of various materials and linearity tests of low frequency amplifier.

The main features of the AFG-3000 series include output amplitude from 1mVpp to 10Vpp (connected with 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 waveform can be adjusted flexibly. Pulse waveform, with duty cycle from 0.017% to 99.983%, can be applied as trigger signals. Users can conduct arbitrary editing via 65 built-in function waveforms. The series supports AM/FM/PM/FSK/PWM modulation, frequency sweep, amplitude sweep and burst to satisfy industrial application requirements. Dual channel models provide SUM modulation, coupling, tracking, and phase to meet the test requirements of differential signal, phase control and amplifier distortion. Built-in 8th harmonic signal generator simulates harmonic signal 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 diagrams so as to execute measurements.

The AFG-3000 series comes with four models. Model number and channel (s) are listed as follows:

Model

AFG-3032

AFG-3031

AFG-3022

AFG-3021

Frequency range

1 uHz to 30MHz

1 uHz to 30MHz

1 uHz to 20MHz

1 uHz to 20MHz

Channel

2

1

2

1

AFG-303x & AFG-302x Specifications

The specifications apply when the AFG-303x & AFG-302x is powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C~+30°C.

 

AFG-3031

AFG-3032

AFG-3021

AFG-3022

Channels

1

2

1

2

Features

I/O signal ground for the instrument chassis

Isolation

Connector shells for channel output(s), Sync output, 10MHz REF Input, Mod Input and Mod output are isolated from the instrument’s chassis. Maximum allowable voltage on isolated connector shells is ±42 Vpk. (DC + AC Peak)

Each of the signal ground of CH1 & CH2

-

Isolated

-

Isolated

Standard Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Harmonic 

Arbitrary Waveforms

 

Sample Rate

250 MSa/s

Repetition Rate

125MHz

Waveform Length

8M points

Amplitude Resolution

16 bits

Non-Volatile Memory

Ten 8M waveforms (1)

User define Output Section

Any section from 2 to 8M points

Trigger

External

Built-in Arbitrary Waveforms

Sine, Square, Ramp, Sinc,Pulse, DC, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Negative Ramp, Absatan, Havercosine, Sinever, Abssin, Haversine, Stair_down, Abssinehalf, N_pulse, Stair_UD, Ampalt, Negramp, Stair_up, Attalt, Rectpuls1, Stepresp, Diric_even, Roundhalf, Trapezia, Diric_odd, Sawtoot, Tripuls1, Gauspuls1, Sinetra, Dlorentz, ln, Sqrt, Exporise, Lorentz, Xsquare, Expofall, Gauss, Since, Arccos, Arctan, Sech, Arccot, Arctanh, Sinh, Arccsc, Cosh, Tan, Arcsec, Cot, Tanh, Arcsin, Csc, Arcsinh, Sec, Barthannwin, Chebwin, Kaiser, Bartlett, Flattopwin, Triang, Blackman, Hamming, Tukeywin, Bohmanwin, Hann 

Frequency Characteristics

 

 

Sine / Square

1uHz to 30MHz

1uHz to 20MHz

Pulse

1uHz to 25MHz

1uHz to 20MHz

Triangle / Ramp

1uHz to 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

1 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into 50Ω)

2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (into open-circuit)

Accuracy

± 1% of setting ±1 mVpp

(at 1 kHz / into 50Ω without DC offset)

Resolution

0.1 mV or 4 digits

Flatness

0.1dB 10 MHz   

0.2 dB 10 MHz to 30 MHz 

(sinewave relative to 1 kHz/into 50Ω)

Units

Vpp, Vrms, dBm,

Offset

Range

±5 Vpk ac +dc (into 50Ω)

±10Vpk ac +dc (into 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 automatically disables main output

SYNC Output

Level

TTL-compatible into>1kΩ

-

TTL-compatible into>1kΩ

-

Impedance

50Ω nominal

Sine wave Characteristics

 

Harmonic Distortion(5)

–60 dBc   DC~1 MHz, Ampl<3 Vpp

–55 dBc   DC~1 MHz, Ampl>3 Vpp

–45 dBc   1MHz~5 MHz, Ampl>3 Vpp

–30 dBc   5MHz~30 MHz, Ampl>3 Vpp

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.2%+0.1mVrms

DC to 20 kHz

Spurious (non-harmonic)(5)

–60 dBc  DC~1 MHz

–50 dBc  1MHz~20MHz

–50 dBc+ 6 dBc/octave  1MHz~30MHz (AFG-3031/3032)

Phase Noise

<-110dBc/Hz typical,15 kHz offset, fc = 10MHz,

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%,25 to 30MHz  

20.0% to 80.0% , 20 MHz 

Jitter

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

Ramp Characteristics

 

Linearity

< 0.1% of peak output

Variable Symmetry

0% to 100% (0.1% resolution)

Pulse Characteristics

 

Pulse Width

20ns to 999,830s

Period Width-0.625 [(Rise Time-0.6ns)+(Fall Time-0.6ns)]

Duty setting range

0.017% to 99.983%

Period

40ns to 1,000,000s

Rise Time and Fall Time

9.32 ns to 799,900s (0.01ns or 3 digit resolution)

Resolution

0.0001%

Overshoot

5%

Jitter

100 ppm + 50 ps

Harmonic

 

Harmonic order

8

Harmonic Type

Even, Odd, All, User

Amplitude and Phase can be set for all harmonics

AM

 

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

 

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 30 MHz

(1uHz resolution)

DC to 20 MHz

(1uHz resolution)

Source

Internal / External

PM

 

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Triangle, Ramp

Modulating Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp

Phase Deviation

0° to 360°, 0.1° resolution

Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 20 kHz

Source

Internal

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, 0.1% resolution

Source

Internal / External

Additive modulation (Sum)

 

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise

Modulating Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp

Ratio

0% to 100% of carrier amplitude, 0.01% resolution

Modulating Frequency

2 mHz to 20 kHz

Source

Internal / External

FSK

 

Carrier Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp

Modulating Waveforms

50% duty cycle square

Internal Rate

2 mHz to 1 MHz

Frequency Range

DC to 30 MHz

DC to 30MHz

DC to 20MHz

DC to 20MHz

Source

Internal / External

SWEEP

 

Waveforms

Frequency Sweep: Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp

Amplitude Sweep: Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, ARB

Type

Frequency, Amplitude

Functions

Linear or Logarithmic

Direction

Up or Down

Start F / Stop FREQ

Any frequency within the waveform's range

Sweep Time

1 ms to 500 s (1 ms resolution)

Trigger Mode

Single, External, Internal

Trigger Source

Internal / External

BURST

 

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise

Frequency

1 uHz to 30 MHz (4)

1uHz to 20MHz

Burst Count

1 to 1,000,000 cycles or Infinite

Start / Stop Phase

-360.0to +360.0 (0.1° resolution)

Internal Period

1 us to 500 s

Gate Source

External Trigger (pulse waveforms can only be used in gate mode)

Trigger Source

Single, External or Internal Rate

Trigger Delay

N-Cycle, Infinite: 0us to 100s (1us resolution)

External Modulation Input

 

Type

AM, FM, PWM

Voltage Range

± 5V full scale

Input Impedance

10kΩ

Frequency

DC to 20 kHz

Modulation Output 

AFG-3031/3021 only

Type

AM, FM, PM, PWM, SUM, Sweep 

Amplitude Range

1Vpp

Impedance

> 10kΩ typical

External Trigger Input

 

Type

For FSK, Burst, Sweep, N Cycle ARB

Input Level

TTL Compatibility

Slope

Rising or Falling (Selectable)

Pulse Width

> 100 ns

Input rate

DC to 1 MHz

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

10MHz Reference Output

 

Output voltage

1 Vp-p / 50 Ω square wave

Output Impedance

50 Ω, AC coupled

Output Frequency

10MHz

10MHz Reference Input

 

Input Voltage

0.5Vpp to 5Vpp

Input Impedance

1k Ω, unbalanced, AC coupled

Input Frequency

10MHz ± 10Hz

Waveform

Sine or Square (50±5% duty)

Ground Isolation

42Vpk max.

External-Sync

Phase Delay (max.)

Series Connection: 39+(N-2)*39  ±25nS

Parallel connection: (N-1)*6  ±25nS

(where N=number of connected units)

Maximum number of connected units

Series Connection: 4

Parallel Connection: 6

Applicable Functions

Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, Ramp, Harmonic, MOD, Sweep, Burst

Store/Recall

10 Groups of Setting Memories

Interface

GPIB(Optional), LAN, USB

Display

4.3 inch TFT LCD, 480 × 3 (RGB) × 272

General Specifications

 

Power Source

 AC 100~240V , 50~60Hz

Power Consumption

50VA

85VA

50VA

85VA

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

IEC-61326, EN 55011 

Accessories

Test cable(GTL-110×1 for AFG-3031/AFG-3021, GTL-110×2 for AFG-3032/AFG-3022), User Manual Compact Disk × 1, Quick Start Guide × 1, Power cord × 1

(1). A total of ten waveforms can be stored. (Every waveform can composed of 8M 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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