AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generator

Watch InstaView™ in action.

Verify your waveform at the DUT

Patented InstaView™ technology enables you to view the real waveform at the device under test (DUT) directly on the AFG without the need for an oscilloscope, probes, or additional equipment, saving test time and eliminating the risk of unmatched impedance in your test results.

Double pulse test in under a minute

The AFG31000 is the first function generator on the market that includes built-in double pulse test software. Now you can generate two waveforms with varying pulse widths (from 20 ns to 150 µs) in under a minute directly on the touchscreen display. No need for an external PC application or manual programming.

Measure switching parameters and evaluate the dynamic behaviors of MOSFET and IGBT power devices.

Watch how to set up and perform a double pulse test

Program a simple waveform sequence in 3 easy steps. Watch how.

High-fidelity signals with advanced mode

Generate long, precise waveforms in continuous mode with lengths up to 16 Mpts per channel right out-of-the-box. Variable sampling clock technology guarantees you will never lose any waveform data. Available upgrades let you take your testing to the next level and build and program complex waveforms at one-tenth the cost of a traditional AWG.

With optional upgrades you get:

• Memory extension to 128 Mpts per channel (option MEM)
• Sequence/triggered/gated modes (option SEQ) with up to 25 entries and controls for: branching, repeat, wait, jump, go-to, external trigger in, manual trigger, timed trigger, and SCPI command, for building long waveforms with complex and flexible timing.

Simplified ARB waveform creation

The built-in arb editing tool, ArbBuilder, includes all operations to create, edit and transfer an ARB waveform, eliminating the need to connect or transfer files to a PC. The amplitude and offset data is stored in the waveform, removing the need to adjust the settings after loading a normalized arb.

Watch how easily you can create any waveform using ArbBuilder™.

"The advanced features on this AFG could cut my typical setup and test cycle nearly in half"

Strength in numbers

• 1 or 2 channel models
• Output amplitude range 1 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p into 50? loads
• Basic (AFG) mode
  • 25 MHz, 50 MHz, 100 MHz, 150 MHz or 250 MHz sine waveforms
  • 250 MSa/s, 500 MSa/s, 1 GSa/s or 2GSa/s sample rate
  • 14-bit vertical resolution
  • Continuous, modulation, sweeping and burst run modes
  • 128 kpts arbitrary waveform memory in each channel
• Advanced mode
  • Continuous mode and optional sequence, triggered and gated modes
  • 16 Mpts arbitrary waveform memory in each channel (128 Mpts optional)
  • Up to 256 steps in sequence mode with loop, jump and wait events
  • Variable sample clock 1 µSa/s to 2 GSa/s
  • Minimum waveform length 168pts with granularity of 1 point

 

Jitter from an AFG31000 (upper waveform) vs previous generation AFG (lower waveform)

Reduce noise and jitter by 10x

With a lower noise floor and output amplitude down to 1mVpp – the noise and jitter specs are 10x better than last generation technology ensuring clarity and fidelity for your test.

Analog circuit characterization

This is an analog world. All physical quantities are captured and presented as an analog signal. Thus, performance of analog circuits like amplifiers, filters and convertors need to be characterized.

• InstaView™ technology eliminates the uncertainty of the waveform added at a DUT with unmatched impedance
• Frequency range from 25 MHz up to 250 MHz
• High signal fidelity eliminates the need for an external filter or attenuator
• Frequency response tests are effortless due to frequency agility and well-calibrated sine wave flatness

Real-world signal replication

Sensors are widely used in almost every modern electronic design, from automotive, to medical devices, to consumer electronics. Capturing a waveform then replicating it for troubleshooting or validation with an AFG has been a challenging process until now.

• ArbBuilder imports waveforms in csv format saved by the wide portfolio of Tektronix oscilloscopes
• Up-to 128 Mpts arbitrary memory greatly extends the length of a signal
• Low noise floor gives the cleanest signal

Function verification and performance characterization

An intensive number of test cases must be done by test engineers before a product goes to a market to ensure it meets the specifications. But this process is time consuming and repetitive.

• Full programability for automated testing and intuitive user interface for manual test
• Waveform sequencing enables you to serialize all test cases in a single sequence
• Flexible branching methods allows high efficiency
• Up to 128 Mpts of arbitrary memory and built-in non-volatile flash memory store all of your waveforms and test cases

Other Applications

• Advanced Research: Ideal for precise waveform generation in cutting-edge scientific experiments.

• Clock and System Synchronization: Synchronizes clock signals and system components for accurate timing and control.

• Replication of Real-World Signals: Replicates real-world signals for testing and analysis in various applications.

• Component and Circuit Characterization: Used to characterize and validate electronic components and circuits.

• Embedded Circuit Design and Test: Supports embedded system design and testing with custom waveforms and signal generation.

• InstaView™ Technology: Enables real-time viewing of actual waveforms at the device under test, eliminating the need for an oscilloscope or probe.

• Advanced Sequencing: Programs long, complex waveforms with up to 256 steps for precise signal control.

• Large Touchscreen Display: A 9-inch capacitive screen with smartphone-like gestures and shortcuts for easy operation.

• Built-in ArbBuilder: Create and edit arbitrary waveforms directly on the device without needing a PC connection.

• Output Protection: Safeguards outputs against over-voltage and over-current to prevent instrument damage.

Specification	Details
Frequency Range	25 MHz to 250 MHz (depending on model)
Number of Channels	1 or 2 channels
Output Amplitude Range	1 mVpp to 10 Vpp (50 Ω); 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (High-Z)
Touchscreen	9-inch capacitive touchscreen with shortcut features
Built-in ArbBuilder	Create and edit arbitrary waveforms directly on the device
Protection Features	Short-circuit and overcurrent protection for device safety
Load Impedance	Selectable: 50 Ω, 1 Ω to 10 kΩ, High Z
Isolation	42 Vpk maximum to earth ground