Data Sheet

Built-in ArbBuilder tool makes creating and
editing arbitrary waveforms easier than ever
In the past, you needed a PC with waveform editing software to create
or edit your arbitrary waveforms. The waveform would then need to be
downloaded to the AFG using either a USB stick or a data cable
connection. The process was time-consuming, especially when
waveforms required frequent changes.
ArbBuilder is a built-in application on the AFG31000 series that lets you
create and edit your arbitrary waveforms directly on the generator. You
can create arbitrary waveforms with the Equation Editor tool or start
from a library of standard templates. Thanks to the large capacitive
touch screen, you can drag, pinch and zoom to get the detail you need.
You can quickly replicate real-world waveforms captured with
oscilloscopes or created by third-party software by loading CSV format
data files directly into ArbBuilder from a USB memory stick.
Figure 7: Creating an arbitrary waveform using the easy touch screen interface
Simplified multi-unit synchronization
Most applications need one or two channels of output, but some
applications require more channels. For example, in order to simulate
3-phase power signals, engineers often need to synchronize three 2-
channel generators; one for the voltage and current on each phase. To
do this used to be time-consuming, as it required many cable
connections between the AFG units, and making changes in deep
branches of the menu trees on all instruments.
The AFG31000 simplifies this process with an onscreen wizard that
leads you through the process of making cable connections and
configuring settings to synchronize multiple generators.
Figure 8: An on-screen wizard guides you through the process of multiple-unit
synchronization
Double Pulse Test
The AFG31000 includes Double PulseTest, a downloadable plugin
software application that enables double pulse applications for the
power and semiconductor markets. The Double Pulse Test user
interface provides touch-and-swipe or point-and-click control for
generating at least two varying pulse widths. These pulses can be
output to an isolated gate driver to trigger power devices such as
MOSFETs or IGBTs.
Figure 9: Double Pulse user interface
Key features
• Ready-to-use, ease of use, built-in applications that reduce test
development time
• Generate pulses with varying pulse widths
• Pulse widths from 20 ns to 150 μs
• GUI and large touchscreen display
• Multi-triggers method: Manual, Continuous and External
• Up to 30 pulses
• Ohm or High Z output modes
• Free to download from the website
• Works on all of the AFG31000 Series models
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