PICOTEST G5100A Waveform Generator

The PICOTEST G5100A LXI Class C compatible 50MHz Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator uses DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) Technology. Compared with the competition, the G5100A offers higher frequency performance, faster rise and fall times, larger memory (256Kx14 bit) a 16 bit digital pattern generator, standard 10MHz synchronization and better stability. Like all Picotest products, it’s backed by a 3 year warranty.

Great Performance for Functions and Waveforms
The PICOTEST G5100A 50MHz Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator can create stable, precise, clean and low distortion sine waves by using DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) Technology. With fast rise and fall times up to 25 MHz for square waves and 200KHz for linear ramp waves , the G5100A also can reach users』 demand on waveforms.

Pulse Generation
The G5100A can generate variable-edge-time pulses up to 10MHz. With variable period, pulse width and amplitude the G5100A is perfectly suited to applications requiring a flexible pulse signal.

Custom Waveform Generation
The G5100A can generate complex custom waveforms. With 14-bit resolution, and 125 MSa/s sampling rate, the G5100A offers users the flexibility to create waveforms. It also allows users to store up to 5 waveforms, 4 (4 x 256K Points) in nonvolatile memory and 1 in volatile memory.

Waveform Editor Wavepatt
PICOTEST Waveform Editor Software Wavepatt allows users to create, edit and download complex waveforms. In addition, users can retrieve waveforms from Agilent Oscilloscope MSO 8104 by using the Wavepatt.

Graph Mode
In graph mode, user can easily visual verify the signal settings. Also, user can always see the selected function on the upper left corner of display.

Data Transmission via Pattern Out
User can use Wavepatt to create and store 16-bit data in G5100A. The data can be transmitted via Pattern Out from G5100A rear panel as source for control.

User Friendly Operation
The front-panel operation of G5100A is simple and user friendly. Users can enter all functions with a single key or two, and use knob or numeric keypad to adjust frequency, amplitude, offset and other parameters. Otherwise, users can also directly input voltage values in Vpp, Vrms, dBm or high & low levels. Timing parameters can be entered in Hertz (Hz) or second.

Easy-to-use Functions

• Users can easily use the following functions.
• Internal modulations of AM, FM, PM (PSK), FSK & PWM for waveform adjustment.
• Built-in linear and logarithmic sweeps from 1ms to 500 s.
• The burst mode has a selectable number of cycles per period of time.
• Using remote control via USB, LAN or Opt. GPIB interface.
• The program-ability by SCPI commands under the remote control connection.
• Precise phase adjustments and calibrations can be done from the front panel or via a PC.

Support External Frequency Input and Output
The G5100A external frequency reference allows users synchronizing to an external 10 MHz clock, to another G5100A, or any other unit which can support 10-MHz-frequency-input function.

PICOTEST G5100A Waveform Generator Features:

• 50 MHz Sine, 25 MHz Square & 10 MHz arbitrary Waveforms
• 14-bit, 125 MSa/s, 256 K-point Arbitrary Waveform
• Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Noise & DC Waveforms
• Linear & Logarithmic Sweeps & Burst Operation
• AM, FM, PM (PSK), FSK & PWM Modulation Types
• Amplitude Range, 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp into Open Circuit
• Remote Control via USB, LAN or Opt. GPIB
• Graph Mode for Visual Verification of Signal Settings
• 16-bit Data Output via Pattern Out
• Free Waveform Editor Software Wavepatt
• User Friendly Operation
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The Instek GFG-8200A Product Family of Function Generators

The Instek GFG-8200A product family offers a complete solution in generating signals at the 3MHz/5MHz ranges. All models are embedded with standard functions such as TTL/CMOS/Ramp output, External Voltage Controlled Frequency (VCF), and built-in 6-digit counter (except for GFG-8215A).

Further versatility of Logarithmic and Linear sweep is added into GFG-8255A/8219A/8217A, while GCV output feature and AM/FM modulation are available in GFG-8255A/8219A. All these integrated functions and user-friendly operations of the GFG-8200A series are made to accommodate the applications in audio response testing, vibration testing, servo system evaluation, ultra sound application, etc.

Features

*Frequency Range: 0.3Hz ~ 3MHz (GFG-8215A/8216A/8217A/8219A)
*Frequency Range: 0.5Hz ~ 5MHz (GFG-8250A/8255A)
*Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp, TTL and CMOS Output
*External Voltage Controlled Frequency (VCF) Function
*Two-Steps (-20dBx2) and Variable Attenuator
*Built-In 6 Digits Counter with INT/EXT Function up to 150MHz(Except GFG-8215A)
*INT/EXT AM/FM Modulation (GFG-8219A/8255A)
*GCV Output for Synchronization (GFG-8219A/8255A)

Instek GFG8255A

Instek GFG8250A

Instek GFG8219A

Instek GFG8217A

Instek GFG-8216A

Instek GFG-8215A

Tabor Electronics WS8352 350MHz Dual-Channel Arbitrary / Function / Pulse Generator

Tabor’s WS8352 350MHz Dual Channel Generator has the functionality of a function, arbitrary, modulation and pulse/pattern generator, all in one easy to use, high performance, compact stand alone bench top, which enables engineers to test analog, digital and mixed signals devices with a single instrument.

Standard Waveforms
The WS8352 has 10 built-in functions for quick and easy waveform generation. Front panel operations allows for easy selection and editing of all waveform parameters. All the standard waveforms can reach up to 125MHz with Sine and Square going as high as 350MHz and 250MHz respectively.

User Defined Waveforms
For more advanced users the WS8352 with its 14-bit vertical resolution offers a standard 512Kpoint memory depth and a 2GS/s sample clock for designing waveforms. With the ability to control and edit the value of each and every point any wave is possible. The Memory can be divided into segments for storing all of the user defined waveforms.

Common or Separate Clocks
Need a dual channel unit, a single channel unit… why choose? With the new WS8352 you can have it both ways. The WS8352 has two differential output channels, which operate either independently, or synchronized. As two separate channels, one has the advantage of having two separate instruments in one box, each having the ability to be programmed to output different function shapes, frequency, amplitude levels and even in different run modes. Alternatively, the advantage of having two synchronized channels with less than 10ps skew and skew control is very significant in applications that require an accurate and controlled phase between the two channels.

Pulse / Pattern Creation
Generating complex pulse trains has never been easier. The Pulse Composer is a powerful built-in tool that converts the WS8352 to a very sophisticated Pulse/Pattern Generator, allowing to create literally any complex pulse train / pattern, whether it’s a single pulse, multi-level, linear-points, initialization or preamble pattern definition, arbitrary bit design, user-defined or even standard random patterns with programmable resolution, so it doesn’t matter if your application is radar communications, nanotechnology or serial bus testing, the pulse/pattern composer is the right tool for your application. Moreover, all the WS8352 advanced trigger modes are applicable, hence one can choose to use the “step” mode to advance every bit independently or the “once” mode to advance a complete data block in one trigger event, enabling even more applications, such as trigger, clock and data protocols.

Multi-Level and PAM(n) Signals
The WS8352’s pulse composer enables up to 350Mbit/s data rate generation, utilizing either NRZ and RZ modes (minimum transition times) which is ideal especially for multi level and PAM(n) applications such as, LED (light-emitting diodes), CAN, QPHY, FlexRay or simulating and testing Ethernet environment, whether it’s 100Mbit/s (100BASE-T), the later gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) or even the latest 802.3an standard (10GBASE-T), which utilizes PAM-16.

Modulated Waveforms
Agility and modulation capabilities open the door to diverse applications. In addition to the capability of generating any shape and style of waveform with the arbitrary waveform generation power, the WS8352 can also do standard modulation schemes such as AM, FM, FSK, PSK, sweep and chirp without sacrificing the power of the instrument control and output run modes.

Accuracy and Stability
As standard, the instrument is equipped with an internal frequency reference that has 1ppm accuracy and stability over a period of 1 year. An external frequency reference is provided on the rear panel for applications requiring greater accuracy or stability, supported by the instrument’s 14 digits resolution.

Easy to Use
Large and user-friendly 4” backlit color LCD display facilitates browsing though menus, updating parameters and displaying detailed and critical information for your waveform output. Combined with numeric keypad, cursor position control and a dial, the front panel controls simplifies the often complex operation of an arbitrary function generator.

Remote Control
Model WS8352 comes standard with a variety of interfaces: Ethernet, USB and GPIB allowing the user to freely select the interface best suited to his individual requirements. The included ArbConnection software is a powerful editorial tool for designing waveforms and provides the user with full control of instrument functions, modes and features.

Multiple Environments to Write Your Code
In addition to the included ArbConnection software, the WS8352 comes with a complete set of drivers, allowing you to write your application in various environments such as: Labview, CVI, C++, VB, MATLAB. You may also link the supplied dll to other Windows based API’s or, use low level SCPI commands (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) to program the instrument, regardless if your application is written for Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.

Automated External Calibration
Leading-edge technology is implemented to allow calibration from any interface, USB, GPIB or LAN and calibration factors are stored in a flash memory thus eliminating the need to open instrument covers.

Tabor Electronics WS8352 Highlights

• Dual-channel Arbitrary / Pulse / Function Generator
• Differential outputs configured as separate or synchronized
• 350MHz sine and 250MHz square waves
• 14-Bit, 2GS/s, 512Kpoint arbitrary waveforms
• 4Vp-p into 50Ω (8Vp-p differential), double into open circuit
• 10 built-in waveforms: sine, square, pulse, triangle, ramp (saw-tooth), sinc, gaussian, exponential , DC, repetitive or white noise
• AM, FM, FSK, PSK and Sweep modulations
• Continuous, triggered, gate and burst modes
• Powerful pulse/pattern composer for analog, digital and mixed signals
• User friendly 4” color LCD display
• Remote control through LAN, USB and GPIB
• Store/recall capability on disk-on-key or 1GB internal memory
• Free ArbConnection software, IVI and MATLAB drivers
• LXI Class C compliant

Tabor Electronics WS8352 Product Page

LeCroy Introduces High Sample Rate, High Resolution Arbitrary Waveform Generators for Analog and Digital Waveform Generation

LeCroy ArbStudio 1104D

Chestnut Ridge, NY – LeCroy Corporation recently announced the ArbStudio series of arbitrary waveform generators (AWG) capable of generating signals up to 125 MHz with high sample rate, long memory and high resolution as well as a variety of operating modes, modulation capabilities and a digital pattern generator. The software interface that controls the hardware is designed to simplify waveform creation with an intuitive navigation tree which allows easy access to all channels along with special views for controlling basic function generator outputs as well as pulse width modulation (PWM) capabilities. The ability to have 2 and 4 channel units in a single, compact form factor not only saves bench space but also provides a low price per channel. Additionally the 4 channel ArbStudio models have an expansion port that allows up to 8 units to be connected, providing up to 32 synchronous analog waveforms.

Four ArbStudio models are available including 2 and 4 channel versions with analog waveform capabilities plus 2 and 4 channel versions which offer a combination of analog waveform and digital pattern generation capabilities. All models have a bandwidth of 125 MHz, maximum sample rate of 1 GS/s, long memory of 2 Mpts/ch and high 16 bit resolution. These specifications result in a higher performance arbitrary waveform generator that competitive models at this price point cannot match.

Powerful, Intuitive Software Interface
The ArbStudio software runs on an external PC freeing the user from the small displays and readouts found on a typical AWG. A simple function generator window is available for basic waveform creation while a unique, streamlined control panel dedicated for PWM signals is also available. The main software mode provides a start page that provides tutorials on creating a wide range of both simple and complex waveforms, as well as shortcuts to recent projects and an intuitive navigation tree to get started quickly. Once waveform creation has begun, graphical displays show the waveforms that have been created or sequenced and the views can be customized to only show the windows that are of most interest to the user.

Arbitrary, DDS or Both
Arbitrary waveform generators are typically available with one of two technologies, either True Arbitrary or Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS). Each of these modes comes with advantages and disadvantageous that force the user to think about what they need from an AWG. ArbStudio however does not have this limitation; it provides both modes and allows the user to choose which mode is needed for their waveforms. Furthermore, ArbStudio channels can be set to any mode independently of each other for the ultimate in flexibility.

About LeCroy
LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, serial data analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer and semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy’s 45-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in “WaveShape Analysis”—capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today’s information and communications technologies.

LeCroy ArbStudio Series AWG’s Now Available at Test Equipment Connection:

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