TEK AWG2041 1 GS/sec Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Features

AWG 2041 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The AWG 2041 is the world's fastest and deepest memory Arbitrary Generator with its 1 GS/s sample rate and 1 MB execution memory (4 MB, Option 01). As with the entire 2000 Series family, the graphical user interface allows on-screen viewing of waveform editing and simplifies "what-if" test scenarios by easily allowing the creation of composite signals.

The standard AWG 2041 configuration provides up to 2 V output or 4 V with the complementary output, each with 8-Bits vertical resolution. Option 03 adds a 8-Bit-wide ECL digital data port which can be used in conjunction with the marker outputs for data generation up to 10-Bits wide at up to 1 GHz. The AWG 2041 supports true Real Time Sequencing capability similar to the AWG 2021.

The Real Time waveform sequencer extends the effective record length output to over a billion points! The built-in frequency domain (FFT) editor (Option 09) is a perfect addition for customers performing modulation simulations, filter design or testing physical layer jitter tolerance, or for pulse mask testing.

The AWG 2041 easily simulates signals where fine point definition and long records are required for simulating very complex waveform conditions. Direct waveform transfer capability makes the AWG 2041 the perfect accessory for Tektronix DSOs.

• 1.024 GS/sec Clock Rate Provides up to 500 MHz Waveforms
• 1 MB Record Length (4 MB with Opt. 01)
• Region Shift Function Provides 10 ps Edge Placement
• 8-Bit (1/256) Vertical Resolution
• Direct DSO Waveform Transfers
• Optional 8-Bit 1 GHz Digital Data Generator
• Built-in 1.4 MB 3.5 in. Floppy Disk
• FFT Editor (Option 09)
  • Frequency Domain Editing
• Real Time Waveform Sequencer Creates Automatic Test Sequences or Extremely Long Patterns Almost Infinitely
• Formula Entry of Waveforms
• Fully Programmable from Front Panel, RS-232, or GPIB (IEEE 488.2)
• CE Certified

Specifications

STANDARD WAVESHAPES

Sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, arbitrary, linked sequence, and DC.

Execution Memory - Waveform: 1 Mwords (4 Mwords with Option 01). Marker: (2) 1 Mwords (4 Mwords x 2-Bits with Option 01). Waveform size: 32 points to 1 MU (4 MU with Option 01) in multiples of 32.

Real Time Sequencer Memory - 8 K individual waveforms.

Loop Counter -

Waveform: 1 to 64 K Sequence: 1 to 64 K repeats.

Frequency Range - 1.000000 kHz to 1.024000 GHz.

Resolution - 7 digits.

Stability - 1 ppm/year (+15°C to ±25°C).

Continuous - Output waveform/sequence continuous at programmed waveshape, frequency, amplitude, and offset.

Triggered - Output quiescent until triggered by an external, GPIB, or manual trigger; generates a waveform/sequence only one time.

Burst - Output quiescent until triggered by an external, GPIB, or manual trigger; then generates a waveform/sequence up to 65,536 times.

Gated - Same as continuous mode except period is executed only for the duration of the gated signal until the sequence started is completed.

Waveform Advance - Output quiescent until triggered by an external, GPIB, or manual trigger, then generates the waveform/sequence in the Sequence file. When the scan count reaches value, output stops and waits for next trigger.

Auto Step - Continuously outputs the waveform/sequence in the Auto Step file; the next Auto Step Trigger (rear panel) advances the waveform/sequence.

Slave - Receives clock from a master arbitrary waveform generator for parallel operation.

Digital-to-Analog Converter Resolution - 8-Bits.

Output Impedance - 50 Ohm.

Output Voltage - 2.0 V to +2.0 V into 50 Ohm (L/V differential).

Amplitude - Range: 20 mV to 2 V into 50 Ohm. Resolution: 1 mV.

Offset - Range: -1.000 V to 1.000 V into 50 Ohm. Resolution: 1 mV. Accuracy (20 mV Amplitude, 7F waveform data): ±(1% of offset + 5 mV).

Rise Time - Amplitude >1.0 V, </=2.5 ns; Amplitude </=1.0 V, </=1.5 ns.

Fall Time - Amplitude >1.0 V, </=2.5 ns; Amplitude </=1.0 V, </=1.7 ns.

Aberrations (at full BW) - Amplitude >1.0 V, within ±10%; Amplitude </=1.0 V, within ±7%.

Flatness - Within ±3% after 50 ns from rise/fall edges.

Sinewave Characteristics (1 GHz clock, 32 waveform points, 31.25 MHz frequency, 1.0 V amplitude, no offset, no filter) - Harmonics: </=45 dBc, DC to 400 MHz. Noise: </=50 dBc, DC to 400 MHz.

Type - Bessel low pass

Risetime - 10 MHz: 35 ns, 20 MHz: 17 ns. 50 MHz: 7.0 ns. 100 MHz: 3.5 ns.

Delay from Marker - 10 MHz: 42 ns. 20 MHz: 22 ns. 50 MHz: 12 ns. 100 MHz: 7.0 ns. Through: 2.5 ns.

Marker - Number of Markers: 2. Level: Hi/Lo, -2.0 V to 2.0 V into 50 Ohm, -4.0 V to 4.0 V into 1 megaohm; Resolution, 0.1 V Accuracy: within ±0.1 V. Rise/Fall Time: <1 ns (at 1 V p-p). Connector: BNC.

Busy - Level: Positive TTL pulse (0 V to 5.0 V into 1 megaohm). Delay: <60 ns from Ext. Trig; <150 ns from CH 1. Output Resistance: 51 Ohm. Connector: SMB

Sync - Level: Positive TTL pulse (0 V to 5.0 V into 1 megaohm). Delay: <60 ns from Ext. Trig. Duration: 100 ns. Output Resistance: 51 Ohm. Connector: SMB.

Master Clock - Level: ECL compatible (-1.620 to -0.810 into 50 Ohm). Connector: SMB.

8-Bit ECL Digital Out (Option 03) - Output Signals: D0 to D7, Clock.Level: ECL compatible (-1.81 V to -0.810 V into 50 Ohm). Skew Between Data: ±250 ps. Delay: Data to Marker: 2.0 ns; Clock to Data: 2.5 ns.

Trigger - Threshold: Level, -5 V to +5 V; Resolution: 0.1 V; Accuracy: -(5% x Level+ 0.1 V). Pulse Width: 10 ns minimum (0.2 V amplitude). Sensitivity: 0.2 V minimum (1 MHz square wave). Maximum Input: ±10 V p-p when 1 kilohm selected; ±5 V when 50 Ohm selected. Impedance: 1 kilohm or 50 Ohm. Trigger Holdoff: 500 ns maximum.

Stop Trig - Threshold Level: TTL Level. Pulse Width: 100 ns minimum. Maximum Input Volts: +5 V to 0 V. Delay: 100 ms maximum. Impedance: 10 kilohm. Connector: SMB.

Auto Step Trig - Threshold Level: TTL Level. Pulse Width: 100 ns minimum. Maximum Input Volts: +5 V to 0 V. Delay: 100 ms maximum. Impedance: 10 kilohm. Connector: SMB.

External Clock - Sensitivity: 400 mV p-p (-4.0 dBm). Maximum Input Volts: 1.0 V p-p (+4.0 dBm) DC ±20 V. Frequency: 10 MHz to 1.0 GHz. Delay External Clock to Marker: 13 ns.

Slave Clock - Threshold: ECL compatible (100 K). Maximum Input Volts: -2.0 V to 0.0 V. Frequency: 650 MHz to 1.0 GHz. Delay External Clock to Marker: 13 ns.

Waveform Shape (predefined 100-point waveforms) - Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp, Pulse (50 MHz filter is inserted when Sine is selected). Frequency: 1.000000 Hz to 10.00000 MHz. Accuracy: 1 ppm. Amplitude: 20 mV to 2 V into 50 Ohm. Offset: -1.000 V to 1.000 V into 50 Ohm. Polarity: Normal, Invert. Duty Cycle: 0% to 100%, Pulse only. Sine Flatness: Within -1 dB referenced to 100 kHz.

GPIB - IEEE 488.2-1987 compatible.

RS-232 - 9-Pin D connector.

Ordering Information

TEK AWG2041 1 GS/sec Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Includes: User/Programmer's Manual 070-8657-04, GPIB Programming Examples Disk, Cal. Certificate, Sample Waveform Library Disk, Power Cable

Opt. 01 - Increase Memory to 4 MU words.

Opt. 03 - ECL Digital Data Output.

Opt. 09 - Add FFT Editor. Allows Editing Waveforms in the Frequency Domain.

Opt. 1R - Rackmount. Floppy Drive Access Moved to Front

Opt. 1S - Adds WaveWriter^TM Software.

Opt. B1 - Service Manual.

Opt. D1 - Cal Data Report.