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Frequently used settings are easy to access from the swipe-up menu
Built-in ArbBuilder tool makes creating and
editing arbitrary waveforms easier than ever
In the past, users needed a PC with a waveform edit software being
installed, to create or edit their customized arbitrary waveforms, and then
use a USB memory stick, or a USB/Ethernet connection, to download the
waveforms to the generators. The process is painful, as it costs time and
efforts when the waveforms need to be changed frequently.
ArbBuilder is a built-in application on the AFG31000 series, enabling users
to create and edit their arbitrary waveforms on the generator. Like in the
Tektronix ArbExpress PC based software, users can create an arbitrary
waveform with Equation Editor or templates of tandard waveforms. Thanks
to the large capacitive touch screen, users can drag, pinch and zoom, or do
all kinds of edits to the waveform.
For those who want to replicate real world waveforms captured with
oscilloscopes, or created by third party software, data files in CSV format
can be directly loaded into ArbBuilder from a USB memory stick.
After all edit work is done, the waveform can be seamlessly sent to
hardware for replication just by clicking “Send to Ch” button, amplitude and
offset will be set automatically, without normalization.
Creating an arbitrary waveform using the easy touch screen interface
Simplified multi-unit synchronization
Most applications just need one or two channels of output, but there are
many others need more. In these cases, users need to synchronize two or
more units to extend the number of channels. To do this used to be painful,
as it required many cable connections between the two units, and setting
changes in deep branches of the menu trees onall instruments.
The AFG31000 simplifies this process with an onscreen wizard that leads
you through the process of cable connections and settings.
An on-screen wizard guides you through the process of multiple-unit synchronization
Upgradability protects ROI
The AFG31000 provide upgrade options of bandwidth, memory extension
and sequence mode support. These options can be installed at the factory
or at any time after purchase. This helps to reduce the product ownership
threshold. And when test requirements increase, you can purchase and
install upgrade software licenses top add higher performance features.
Upgrades eliminate the concern about the return on investment during the
instrument lifetime.
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