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  • Page 1 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference www.tek.com *P077148900* 077-148-900...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
  • Page 3 Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General specifications ......................... 28 Power ................................ 28 Environmental ............................29 Physical characteristics ..........................29 System characteristics ..........................30 Dimensions ............................... 31 Performance verification ......................33 Introduction ............................33 Self-tests ............................. 33 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 6 AFG31021 and AFG31022 test record ....................52 AFG31051 and AFG31052 test record ....................55 AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record ....................58 AFG31151 and AFG31152 test record ....................61 AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record ....................64 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    Figure 10: Connections for the 50 ohm terminator measurement ......45 Figure 11: Connections for the AC flatness test: 1 kHz test setup ......46 Figure 12: Connections for the AC flatness test: >100 kHz test setup .......47 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 10 Connect and disconnect properly. Do not connect or disconnect instruments while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only connectors and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be suitable for the product. Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product.

  • Page 11: Terms In This Manual

    To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections. Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is present. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 12: Symbols And Terms On The Product

    (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface Introduction Thank you for choosing a Tektronix product. The Series 31000 Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG) instruments are high-performance instruments with built-in waveform generation applications, real-time waveform monitoring called InstaView , and an improved user interface for higher test efficiency.

  • Page 14: Afg31000 Series Documentation

    Printable Help standard waveforms to an arbitrary waveform generator, an arbitrary function generator, or an oscilloscope. AFG31000 Series English 077149300 Release notes Arbitrary Function Generator Release Notes AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 15: Contact Information

    Contact information If you have any questions after you review the information in this documentation, please contact your local Tektronix office, sales partner, or distributor. You can also call the corporate headquarters of Tektronix in North America at 1-800-833-9200. Visit tek.com...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    NOTE. If you are using a two-channel instrument for differential analog output and one connector is used as single-ended output, the other connector must be terminated with a 50 Ω connector. Electrical specifications The following tables describe the electrical specifications for the AFG31000 Series. Operating mode Table 3:...

  • Page 18: Waveforms

    Triggered/gated burst mode: AFG31021, AFG31022: 1 µHz to 20 MHz; AFG31051, AFG31052: 1 µHz to 40 MHz; AFG31101, AFG31102: 1 µHz to 80 MHz; AFG31151, AFG31152: 1 µHz to 120 MHz; AFG31251, AFG31252: 1 µHz to 160 MHz. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 19: Phase (Except Dc, Noise, And Pulse)

    12.5 MHz; AFG31101, AFG31102: 1 mHz to 25 MHz; AFG31151, AFG31152: 1 mHz to 37.5 MHz; AFG31251, AFG31252: 1 mHz to 62.5 MHz. Total reference frequency error one year after factory adjustment at any temperature within operating limits. Resolution: 0.01° (sine), 0.1° (other standard waveforms) AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 20: Lead Delay (Pulse)

    (into open circuit load) AFG31251, AFG31252 AFG31251, AFG31252 at frequency >200 MHz to 250 MHz: 1 mVpp to 4 Vpp into 50 Ω, 2 mVpp to 8 Vpp into opencircuit load. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 21: Dc Offset

    Vrms is not available for arbitrary and noise waveforms. Add 0.5 mV per °C for operation outside of 20 °C to 30 °C. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 22: Output Characteristics

    10 Hz to <1 MHz: <–60 dBc ≥1 MHz to <25 MHz: <–50 dBc ≥25 MHz to ≤100 MHz: <–50 dBc + 6 dBc per octave Exclude harmonics and channel crosstalk. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 23 4 ns to 0.625 × pulse period 90% of amplitude, respectively); AFG31151, AFG31152 3 ns to 0.625 × pulse period resolution 10 ps AFG31251, AFG31252 2 ns to 0.625 × pulse period or 4 digits AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 24 ±(1% of |DC setting| + 1 mV DC) DC test Accuracy (50 Ω load) Add 0.5 mV per °C for operation outside of 20 °C to 30 °C. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 25 Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored. For FM, PM, and PWM modulation types, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 2048. Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 26 For FM, PM, and PWM modulation types, the maximum effective points for arbitrary waveforms is 2048. Waveform data above 2048 points is ignored. Pulse, DC, and noise waveforms are not available. Start and stop frequencies depend on the waveform shape. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 27: Input And Output Specifications

    Resolution 1 ms or 4 digits Total sweep time < 0.4% accuracy Input and output specifications The following tables contain input and output specifications for the AFG31000 Series. Front panel Table 24: Front-panel input and output specifications Characteristic Description Trigger input...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel

    Input range –1 V to 1 V (DC + peak AC) Bandwidth DC to 10 MHz (–3 dB) at 1 V General specifications The following topics describe the general specifications of the AFG31000 Series. Power Table 26: Power specifications Characteristic...

  • Page 29: Environmental

    7.00 kg (15.42 lbs) packaging, typical Dimensions Height: 191.8 mm (7.55 in.) Width: 412.8 mm (16.25 in.) Depth: 143.3 mm (5.64 in.) Clearance required for 50 mm (2.0 in) cooling AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 30: System Characteristics

    < 50 dBA Weight (approximate) 4.7 kg (10.36 lbs ) Dimensions Refer to the illustrations in Dimensions (on page 31) Arbitrary waveform is 4000 points. Arbitrary waveform is 128,000 points. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 31: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions Figure 1: AFG31000 Series front view Figure 2: AFG31000 Series dimensions rear view AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 32: Figure 3: Afg31000 Series Dimensions Side View

    Specifications Figure 3: AFG31000 Series dimensions side view Figure 4: AFG31000 Series dimensions top view AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 33: Performance Verification

    Performance conditions (on page 37) for details about the required test environment. Self-tests The following AFG31000 Series self-tests provide a quick way to confirm basic functionality and proper adjustment:  Self-Diagnostics: Internal diagnostics routine that verifies that the instrument passes initial circuit tests.

  • Page 34: Calibration Self-Tests

    (on page 35). NOTE. Do not turn off the power while running self-calibration. If the power is turned off during calibration, data stored in internal nonvolatile memory may be lost. AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 35: Self-Test Error Codes

    Performance verification Self-test error codes If the self-tests detect a malfunction, the AFG31000 Series displays [name of the test] failed! and the error code. The following table lists the error codes with a description of the error and modules related to the error.
  • Page 36 Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH2 about X4 attenuation 3011 Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH1 about X16 attenuation 3012 Error code of attenuation circuit coefficient's correction for CH2 about X16 attenuation AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 37: Performance Tests

    Performance tests The performance tests include two types of tests:  Functional tests. Verify that the AFG31000 Series functions operate. They do not verify that they operate within limits.  Performance tests. Verify that the AFG31000 Series performs as warranted. These tests check the characteristics listed in Specifications...

  • Page 38: Equipment Required

    Adapter Dual-Banana BNC (female) to dual Tektronix part number Signal interconnection to Plug banana a DMM. 103-0090-00 Adapter BNC(female)-N(male) Tektronix part number Signal interconnection to a spectrum analyzer. 103-0045-00 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 39: Test Records

    1. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the frequency counter as shown in the following figure. Figure 5: Connections for the frequency/period test 2. Press the Default key on the AFG31000 Series front panel. A dialog box is displayed. 3. Select OK to recall the AFG31000 Series default setup.

  • Page 40: Amplitude Test

    7. Verify that the reading on the frequency counter is between 0.9999984 MHz and 1.0000016 MHz. Amplitude test This test verifies the amplitude accuracy of the AFG31000 Series by checking specific amplitude points. All output amplitudes are derived from a combination of attenuators and a 3 dB variable gain.

  • Page 41: Figure 7: Connections For The Amplitude Test

    0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62)) 3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector on the AFG31000 Series.
  • Page 42 (3.000×CF±0.384) mV Sine 1.000 kHz 30.000 mV (30.000×CF±0.654) mV Sine 1.000 kHz 300.000 mV (300.000×CF±3.354) mV Sine 1.000 kHz 800.000 mV (800.000×CF±8.354) mV Sine 1.000 kHz 1.500 V (1.500×CF±0.015) V AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 43: Dc Test

    0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62)) 3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the AFG31000 Series Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector.
  • Page 44 Performance verification 4. Set up the AFG31000 Series as shown in the following table. Select menu Setting Operation Function More key (front panel) > Ch1 function > DC 5.000 V Offset/Low key (front panel) > Offset (touch screen) Offset 2.500 V (AFG31151,...

  • Page 45: Ac Flatness Test

    Measurement Ω) =) Measurement (DMM reading) Ω Examples 50.50 Ω 1.0050 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 50.50)) 49.62 Ω 0.9962 (= 2 / (1 + 50 / 49.62)) AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 46: Figure 11: Connections For The Ac Flatness Test: 1 Khz Test Setup

    Performance verification 3. Connect the AFG31000 Series to the DMM as shown in the following figure. Be sure to connect the 50 Ω terminator to the Ch1 (or Ch2) output connector on the AFG31000 Series. Figure 11: Connections for the AC flatness test: 1 kHz test setup 4.

  • Page 47: Ac Flatness Test: >100 Khz

    4. Verify that the power measurement is within the limits specified in the following tables (relative to the 1 kHz reference power level). 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the AFG31000 Series set to each of the other frequencies specified in the following tables.
  • Page 48 100.00 MHz Reference ± 1.00 Sine 4.0 dBm 150.00 MHz Reference ± 1.00 Sine 4.0 dBm 200.00 MHz Reference ± 2.00 Sine 4.0 dBm 250.00 MHz Reference ± 2.00 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 49 Performance verification AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 51: Test Records

    (on page 54)  AFG31101 and AFG31102 test record (on page 58)  AFG31151 and AFG31151 test record (on page 61)  AFG31251 and AFG31252 test record (on page 64) AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 52: Afg31021 And Afg31022 Test Record

    (800.000×CF+8.354) mV 1.500 V at 1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V (1.500×CF+0.015) V 2.000 V at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V (2.000×CF+0.020) V 2.500 V at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V (2.500×CF+0.025) V AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 53 AC flatness Minimum Test result Maximum Frequency 1.00 kHz _____ dB ( = Reference) _____ (amplitude: 4.0 dB) Frequency 500 kHz Reference – 0.20 dB Reference + 0.20 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 54 Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 15.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 55: Afg31051 And Afg31052 Test Record

    1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V (1.500×CF+0.015) V 2.000V at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V (2.000×CF+0.020) V 2.500V at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V (2.500×CF+0.025) V 3.500V at 1.00 kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V (3.500×CF+0.035) V AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 56 (5.000 × CF – 0.051) VDC (5.000 × CF + 0.051) VDC 0.000 VDC –0.001 VDC 0.001 VDC –5.000 VDC (–5.000 × CF – 0.051) (–5.000 × CF + 0.051) AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 57 Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 25.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 58: Afg31101 And Afg31102 Test Record

    1.00 kHz (1.500×CF-0.015) V (1.500×CF+0.015) V 2.000V at 1.00 kHz (2.000×CF-0.020) V (2.000×CF+0.020) V 2.500V at 1.00 kHz (2.500×CF-0.025) V (2.500×CF+0.025) V 3.500V at 1.00 kHz (3.500×CF-0.035) V (3.500×CF+0.035) V AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 59 Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 100.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 60 Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 50.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 100.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 61: Afg31151 And Afg31152 Test Record

    DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =) DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum +2.500 VDC (2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 62 Reference – 0.20 dB Reference + 0.20 dB Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB Frequency 15.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 63 Reference – 0.50 dB Reference + 0.50 dB Frequency 100.00 MHz Reference – 1.00 dB Reference + 1.00 dB Frequency 150.00 MHz Reference – 1.00 dB Reference + 1.00 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

  • Page 64: Afg31251 And Afg31252 Test Record

    DC test record: CH1 (Calibration factor (CF) = 2 / (1 + 50 Ω / Measurement Ω) =) DC offset Minimum Test result Maximum +2.500 VDC (2.500 × CF – 0.026) VDC (2.500 × CF + 0.026) VDC 0.000 VDC –0.001 VDC 0.001 VDC AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 65 Reference – 0.20 dB Reference + 0.20 dB Frequency 1.00 MHz Reference – 0.20 dB Reference + 0.20 dB Frequency 5.00 MHz Reference – 0.30 dB Reference + 0.30 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...
  • Page 66 Reference – 1.00 dB Reference + 1.00 dB Frequency 200.00 MHz Reference – 2.00 dB Reference + 2.00 dB Frequency 250.00 MHz Reference – 2.00 dB Reference + 2.00 dB AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator Specification and Performance Verification Technical Reference...

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