Analogic 2030 User manual
FEATURES
❑High-Speed 50 MS/s Output
❑Deep Dual 250k-point Memory
❑High Purity Digitally Synthesized Output
❑Isolated Output for High Noise Immunity
❑Exceptional Amplitude Flatness – within
0.3 dB at 20 MHz
❑Frequency Resolution of 0.1 ppm
❑Easy-to-Use Interactive Graphic Interface
❑Menu of a Wide Variety of Outputs
❑Modulated Outputs
❑Built-in Waveform Library
❑Customized Waveform Capability
❑Multi-unit Precise Synchronization for
Production Test Flexibility
❑Reliable Low-power Design
❑Standard GPIB and ARB Software
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APPLICATIONS
❑Acoustics and Speech Analysis
❑Electromechanical
❑Geophysics
❑Medical Research
❑Digital Communications
❑ATE
❑Sonar Simulation
❑Dynamic LCD Testing
Model 2030
Multifunction Waveform Synthesizer
The Model 2030 Multifunction Waveform Synthesizer is a high-perfor-
mance, easy-to-use instrument that provides an unprecedented function-
ality and waveform fidelity at a very affordable price. With a large
interactive graphic display, 50 MHz data point output rate, and an end-
less selection and combination of functions, it can address a wide range
of applications in any situation that requires high precision, flexibility,
and speed.
Incorporating GPIB control and a floating analog output, the 2030
meets the most stringent requirements of automated test systems,
including tests where programmability and precisely generated signals,
such as sine waves, pulses, arbitrary functions, random noise, combina-
tions of functions, and modulations, are essential for successful testing.
By using a proprietary combination of digital signal processing and
innovative state-of-the-art, high-speed analog techniques, this synthesiz-
er offers a degree of waveform accuracy, stability, and resolution not
previously achieved in any single synthesizer instrument. For example,
harmonic distortion of the sine wave output is typically –80 dB
(≤100 kHz), with an output amplitude flatness better than ± 0.1 dB,
increasing to only 0.3 dB at 20 MHz.
The range of standard functions and features extends to phase, FM, and
multimode AM modulation modes and includes many advanced fea-
tures such as linear and logarithmic sweeping and sinx/x modulations.
All standard functions, including noise and glitch, can be summed to
achieve the desired custom output.
A library of additional waveforms includes Fast Rise Square Wave,
Sin3x, Sinx/x, Glitch, RC Low Pass and RC High Pass. For highly spe-
cialized functions, the unit will accept data files through its IEEE-488
interface. The deep dual memory capacity of over 250,000 data points
with high-speed output (20 ns/point) makes this instrument an ideal sig-
nal source for bench, laboratory, and manufacturing test environments.
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Fast, Easy Operation
With the 2030, generating precision waveforms is easier
than ever. From simple menus, you can readily select
either standard functions and modulations, or a host of
functions from a built-in library. Frequency and other
parameters are instantly set with a single, large control
knob that gives the instrument a real-time “analog feel.”
Specific values are keyed-in directly. More than 50 com-
plete waveform setups can be stored internally by name,
for immediate output when needed.
Producing even complex, custom waveforms is no prob-
lem with the graphic display and soft keys. An interactive
flow diagram enables the user to sum and modulate differ-
ent standard functions as desired. In the example
shown, Wave A(top input of diagram) modulates Carrier
C; then Band Dare added. Desired noise levels may be
added before or after modulation. In fact, an endless vari-
ety of signal combinations are at the operator’s fingertips.
Precision and Versatility
Because of its enormous flexibility in waveform genera-
tion and its excellent signal quality, the 2030 Waveform
Synthesizer is virtually immune to obsolescence.
In production test, for example, where changes and
upgrades to manufactured product often call for expensive
new test equipment, the 2030 will be a viable signal
source through many years of product change. Should
new types of modulation or more accurate signals be
required, the synthesizer is ready.
The synthesizer’s floating analog
output to ensures immunity to noise
problems encountered in system test
set ups. It also offers triggered start,
stop, or windowing, and generates
counted waveform bursts that either
stop at the end of a complete cycle or
stop and hold the current level. A
high-stability frequency reference is
standard. Multiple-unit synchroniza-
tion is provided through common
clocking or by locking frequencies
with an external reference.
Exact bandwidth of the sinx/x
modulated burst is menu-selectable.
Flow diagram represents modulator, carrier and waveforms
added to obtain the output shown.
×C
A
+ B
+ D
=
Non-Vol RAM
DSP
IEEE-488
Vernier
DAC
Offset
DAC
RS232
Trigger Input
Sync
Output
Output
Selector
50Ω /600Ω
or Open
Super Linear
DAC Filter:
20 MHz,
1 MHz,
100 kHz
Ext. Reference
or
Sample Clock High Speed
Timing &
Memory
Controller
Ext. AM
Input
10 MHz
Output
Waveform RAM
12 Bit
High
Accuracy
Reference
Oscillator
Precision
0–66 dB
Atten.
Calculation
Section
Output
Section
12 Bit
Supertwist
LCD
Display
Control
Software
ROM & RAM
Keypad &
Rotary
Control
Analog
Control
Bus
Isolation
Circuit
Isolation
Circuit
RAM for
DSP Math
Routines
Main
Power
Supply
Floating
Power
Supply
Shielded Floating Output Section
Control
Processor
The Model 2030 Block Diagram.
Applications
The applications illustrated are samples of what the versa-
tile 2030 Synthesizer can do.
Clocking Source for ATE
Ideal for general production test, the 2030 also provides
accurate and flexible clocking for a variety of devices
such as timing circuits, multiplexers, DACs, ADCs, and
memories. A fast 15 ns pulse rise time drives clock-sensi-
tive CMOS memories. Over 50 user test signals can be
stored in the unit.
Digital Communications
Testing modern communications products, such as
modems, requires various special signals and modula-
tions. The 2030 produces many of these, including phase
shift keying and frequency shift keying, over a wide range
of frequency and modulation rates. Menus allow fast, pre-
cise setup to industry-standard test specifications. To test
jitter immunity, a specified phase modulation rate and
maximum phase angle are entered.
Sonar Simulation
The 2030 tests the detection capability of a phased sonar
array without the expense of field recording by simulating
a target using 3 primary tones plus noise. The noise ampli-
tude and spectral line spacing may be altered to mask
some of the tones. Non-sinusoidal tones are simulated
with square, triangle, or modulated signals.
Dynamic LCD Testing
LCD displays require pulsed AC drive for fastest
response. The 2030 provides full control of pulse modula-
tion, enabling detailed study of LCD characteristics.
The full selection of standard functions includes
programmable noise.
The exponential decay envelope simulates a
drum beat or an RF loran burst.
Standard AM and suppressed carrier are
generated with high accuracy.
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SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RANGE
DC - 50 MHz Data point rate. See individual
functions for specific frequency ranges.
FUNCTIONS
Standard (Sine, square, triangle, pulse, ramp
up/down, random noise, DC, glitch)
Modulations and Sweeps
Combined Waveforms
Arbitrary Waveforms
Waveform Library
OUTPUT
Source Impedance
50Ω/600Ω±1%
Amplitude Range
5 mV to 10V p-p
10 mV to 20V p-p with no load
Amplitude Resolution
0.1% of output voltage within each of 11 cas-
caded auto-switching 2:1 attenuator ranges
Amplitude Accuracy
±1%, absolute
0.2%, relative, typ.
Offset Range
±5V in 1.25 mV steps
±10V with no load
Offset Accuracy
±1% ±200 µV (20 to 30°C)
±34 µV/°C
Frequency Stability
±2 ppm, 0°to 50°C
±2 ppm/yr
Frequency Resolution
1 ppm +1 mHz max.
Relative Frequency Accuracy
< 0.2 ppm
Noise
100 µV RMS DCto 10 MHz Typ.
Jitter
0.005% waveform period +100ps RMSfor
sine, 0.05% +100 ps RMSfor other waveforms
Protection
±15V
TRIGGER
Source
Manual., external, bus
Modes
Free run, counted burst, gated, start, stop,
start/stop
SINE WAVE
Frequency Range
0.001 Hz to 20 MHz
Amplitude Flatness
±0.1 dB DCto 100 kHz
±0.2 dB 100 kHz to 1 MHz
±0.3 dB 1 MHz to 20 MHz
Harmonics + Spurious
–70 dBc 1 mHz to 20 kHz
–65 dBc 20 kHz to 100 kHz
–55 dBc 100 kHz to 1 MHz
–25 dBc 1 MHz to 20 MHz
Phase Range
±360°in 0.1°increments
Phase Accuracy
±1.0°DCto 100 kHz
TRIANGLE AND RAMP
Frequency Range
0.001 Hz to 2 MHz
Nonlinearity 10% - 90%
±0.05% up to 10 kHz
±0.5% 10 kHz up to 1 MHz
Ringing
< 0.1% up to 10 kHz
< 0.2% 10k to 1 MHz
Triangle Symmetry
User adjustable from 5% to 95% in 0.1%
steps, with 0.1% accuracy
Triangle Delay Range
±360°in 0.1°steps
SQUARE AND PULSE
Frequency Range
0.001 Hz to 5 MHz
Pulse Polarity
Positive with zero volt baseline
Duty Cycle
Adjustable from 5% to 95% in 0.1% steps,
with 0.1% accuracy
Delay Range
±1 waveform period in steps of 0.1 µs to
0.1 ms, depending on the frequency selected
Rise Time
15 ns DC to 1.47 Hz
10 µs 1.47 Hz to 1 kHz
1 µs 1 kHz to 10 kHz
50 ns 10 kHz to 5 MHz
15 ns in Fast Square
Overshoot and Ringing
< 0.1% up to 10 kHz
< 0.2% 10k to 1 MHz
NOISE FUNCTION
Amplitude Range
1 mV to 1.8V RMS-steps of 1 µV /1 mV(no load)
Noise Spectral Distribution
Pseudo random with the ability to set number
of spectral lines
MODULATION AND SWEEPS
Modulation Types
AM DSB, DSB SC, AM SSB, SSB SC, FM,
FM, Expon. Decay, Sinx/x
Carrier Range
0.001 Hz to 20 MHz
Modulation Rate
0.001 Hz to Carrier frequency in steps of <0.4%
(<0.1 ppm with reduced carrier resolution)
Modulation Span–(within 20 MHz bandwidth)
AM:0.0% to 200.0%
FM:lesser of ±carrier/2 or ±2 MHz
ΦM:±7200 degrees
Envelope Distortion
AM: <1%
Exponential Decay Envelope
t2e–at envelope defined by peak time, duration
Sinx/x Envelope
Defined by bandwidth, repetition rate
External Modulation
0 to 40% AM
Sweeps
Linear and log, phase continuous
COMBINED WAVEFORMS
Up to 4 standard functions can be summed or
used in modulation including glitch
Carrier
Any standard function
Modulator
Summation of up to 3 standard functions
Modulation Type
AM, FM, or ΦM
Post-modulation Summation
Up to 2 standard functions
ARBITRARY WAVEFORMS
Waveform Length
2k to 256k points
WAVEFORM LIBRARY
Fast Square, sin3x, sinx/x, RC lowpass/high-
pass filtered square wave
Additional libraries are being developed.
GENERAL
Non-volatile Memory
Over 50 instrument set ups
Rear Panel Inputs
Trigger, Ext. Clock/Reference, Modulation (AM)
Rear Panel Outputs
Function, 10 MHz Reference, Sync/Marker
Interfaces
RS-232 and IEEE-488
Operating Temperature
0 to 50°C
Power
< 30W, 100/120/220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
DIMENSIONS
8.5” x 5.2” x 16.9” (WxHxD)
216 x 132 x 429 mm
Weight
13 lb (6 kg)
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