Data Sheet

Figure 1: Key settings are visible at a glance, and are easy to adjust using touch, numeric
keypad, or rotary controls
New with the AFG31000, Advanced mode provides the ability to
generate multiple waveforms with complex timing. In this mode, you
can compose a list (or a sequence) of 1 to 256 waveforms, with total
waveform length up to 16 Mpts/ch (128 Mpts/ch optional) and define the
ouput sequence of these waveforms. Repeat, go-to, wait, jump, and
triggered events are all supported and the large memory provides
space to store many waveforms or long waveforms.
This feature is very useful in applications where many test cases need
to be performed sequentially. Instead of loading the test cases one by
one, you can put all of them in a sequence and load at one time,
switching from one to another seamlessly to greatly improve the test
efficiency.
Figure 2: Advanced mode lets you build complex waveform sequences with flexible step
controls
Figure 3: Sequenced sine waveforms with different frequency and amplitude.
Additionally, Advanced mode uses variable sample rate technology.
Every sample in a waveform is output once and only once in each
cycle, synchronized to the sample rate. Since there is no skipping or
repetition, all details in the waveforms are kept. This feature is very
useful for applications in which signal fidelity is extremely critical, such
as IQ modulation and pulse train generation.
InstaView™ technology shows the actual
waveform at the DUT
Most waveform generators assume they are driving a 50 Ω impedance.
However, most devices under test do not have a 50 Ω impedance. This
mismatch results in an inconsistency between the waveform as set on
the AFG and the signal at the DUT.
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