Overview – Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Frequency Counter
The USB arbitrary waveform generator has one channel of 8-bit arbitrary synchronized waveform output, two 8-bit input channels for counter/frequency measurement and external trigger input. It generates regular waveforms such as Sine, Square, Triangle, Saw-tooth, TTL, White Noise, Gaussian Noise, Trapezoid, Exponent and AM and FM signals. Parameters, such as amplitude, frequency and offset are programmable. The waveform generator and frequency counter can read waveform data files produced by Tektronix oscilloscopes or Tektronix waveform editor software. The waveform generator and frequency counter uses DDS technology for high frequency accuracy, high waveform resolution, high reliability and wide software support. This product ships with both SDK and API and can be easily integrated or embedded into other auto-measuring systems.
Key Features – Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Frequency Counter
- Sine, square, ramp, trapezoid, exponent, Gaussian noise, white noise, AM/FM or arbitrary waveforms
- Frequency counter and pattern generator
- USB interface, bus powered (self powered hub recommended)
- Light-weight, easy to carry
- Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista and Windows 7 compatible
Technical Specifications – Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Frequency Counter
| Waveform Output Channel |
| Frequency Range |
0.1 Hz to 5 MHz |
| Resolution |
0.01 Hz |
| DAC Clock |
0 to 50 MHz Continuously adjustable, in step of 0.2 Hz |
| Channels |
1CH waveform output |
| Memory Depth |
256 KSa |
| Vertical Resolution |
14 Bits |
| Stability |
< 30 ppm |
| Amplitude |
±10 V Max. |
| Output Impedance |
50 Ω |
| Output Current |
50 mA Vpeak=100 mA |
| Low Pass Filter |
5 MHz, 1 MHz, 100 kHz, 10 kHz, 1 kHz Programmable Control |
| Harmonic Wave Distortion |
-65 dBc (1 kHz, -53 dBc (10 kHz) |
| Frequency Counter Channel 1 |
| Range |
DC 25 MHz |
| Input Amplitude |
400 mVpp to 25 Vpp |
| Coupling Mode |
AC, DC Programmable |
| Accuracy |
± Time Base Error ±1 Count |
| Input Impedance |
> 50 kΩ |
| Frequency Counter Channel 2 |
| Range |
25 MHz to 2.7 GHz |
| Input Power |
±20 dBm |
| Coupling Mode |
AC |
| Accuracy |
± Time Base Error ±1 Count |
| Input Impedance |
50 Ω |
| Standard Frequency |
25 MHz |
| Frequency Stability |
20 ppm max. |
| Aging Rate |
±1 ppm/year |
| Digital Input and Output |
| Bits |
8 Bits+ Synchronized Signal 1 Bit+ External Signal 1 Bit |
| Level |
3/5V TTL/CMOS |
| Working Environment |
| Working Temperature |
0 °C to 70 °C |
| Working Humidity |
0 to 65 |
| Weight |
0.7 kg |
