GW Instek AFG-3000 Series User manual

PANEL INTRODUCTION
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1. TFT LCD Panel
2. Number Panel
3. Scroll Knob & Selection Key
4. Power Switch
5. Output Terminals
6. Main Output Switch
7. Function Keys
8. Operation Keys
9. USB Host
10. Trigger & Modulation Input
11. 10MHz REF Input & Output
12. Fan
13. GPIB
14. LAN
15. USB Device
1. TFT LCD Panel
2. Number Panel
3. Scroll Knob & Selection Key
4. Power Switch
5. Output Terminals
6. Main Output Switch
7. Function Keys
8. Operation Keys
9. USB Host
10. Trigger & Modulation Input
11. 10MHz REF Input & Output
12. Fan
13. GPIB
14. LAN
15. USB Device
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AFG-3032/3022
AFG-3031/3021
The AFG-3000 Series Comes With Four Models. Model Number and Channel (s) are Listed as Follows:
MODEL
FUNCTIONMAIN
AFG-3031 AFG-3032 AFG-3021 AFG-3022
Frequency Range
Channel
1 Hz ~ 30 MHzm1 Hz ~ 30 MHzm1 Hz ~ 20 MHzm1 Hz ~ 20 MHzm
1212

A.
B.
CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR GROUND ISOLATION AMONG OUTPUT/INPUT TERMINAL, INSTRUMENT CHASSIS, AND DUAL CHANNELS
Channel 1, channel 2, reference 10 MHz input, synchronization and modulation input/output
connector grounding are isolated from instrument chassis. The output channels of dual channel
models are independently isolated. These connectors can sustain maximum isolation voltage up
to ±42Vpk (DC+ AC peak value) to earth ground that is ideal for floating circuit tests. Multi units
output can be achieved without factoring in grounding reference issue. Applications include
ignition controller or transmission devices of automotive electronics. The built-in DC bias voltage
of the AFG-3000 Series can be applied on various waveforms. The DC bias voltage is ±5V
under 50 load. For automotive electronic applications require higher DC bias voltage such as
ignition controller or transmission devices, the external power supplies can be used to bring up
the DC bias voltage to ±42Vpk (DC+ AC peak value).
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GW Instek AFG-3000 Series arbitrary function generators include 20MHz/30MHz single isolated channel and 20MHz/30MHz dual
isolated channel models, designed to meet industry, scientific research, and education applications. Not only output channel is earth
ground isolation, dual channel models are also independently earth ground isolation, which is suitable for floating circuits (up to ±42V).
Without taking grounding reference into consideration, each channel of dual channel models can be operated independently and multi
ARB units can output simultaneously. Applications are, for instance, the ignition control or transmission device of automotive electronics.
The series features sample rate of 250MSa/s, 16-bit resolution, and 8M point memory depth arbitrary waveform characteristics. Users
can rebuild maximum 8M memory depth waveforms through using a GW Instek digital storage oscilloscope with the built-in DSOLink
function of the AFG-3000 Series.
MULTI CHANNEL SYNCHRONIZED PHASE OPERATION
Users can implement multi channel synchronized phase operation up
to 6 units and 12 channels (AFG-3032/3022). There are two methods
to execute synchronized phase applications. Under different frequency,
master unit can synchronize each channel and modulate individual
Method one uses reference frequency output (REF OUT) and reference
frequency input (REF IN), 50 ohm BNC cable (RG-58A/U) and T type BNC
connector to connect up to 6 units to conduct synchronized phase operation.
Method two uses reference frequency output (REF OUT) and reference
frequency input (REF IN) ), 50 ohm BNC cable (RG-58A/U) to connect
up to 4 units to conduct synchronized phase operation.
phase. At 10 MHz reference frequency input (REF IN) connector,
users can input 10 MHz atomic clock frequency standard via
external signal source to enhance precision for frequency output.
The main features of the AFG-3000 Series include output amplitude from 1mVpp to 10Vpp (connected with a 50 ohm load);
frequency range from 1uHz to 20MHz or 30MHz; 1uHz frequency resolution; and built-in sine, square, pulse, triangle, ramp, DC voltage,
harmonic and noise. The waveform width, rise edge time and fall edge time of pulse waveform can be adjusted flexibly. Pulse waveform,
with duty cycle from 0.017% to 99.983%, can be applied as trigger signals. Users can conduct arbitrary editing via 65 built-in function
waveforms. The series supports AM/FM/PM/FSK/PWM modulation, frequency sweep, amplitude sweep and burst to satisfy industrial
application requirements. Dual channel models provide SUM modulation, coupling, tracking, and phase to meet the test requirements of
differential signal, phase control and amplifier distortion. Built-in 8th harmonic signal generator simulates harmonic signal of switching
power supplies and it also tests EMI power filter characteristics. The AFG-3000 Series provides free arbitrary waveform editing
software (AWES) for users to quickly edit waveforms from the built-in diagrams so as to execute measurements.
The series supports synchronized phase for multi channel operation and the maximum phase synchronization operation is up to 6 units
and 12 channels. 10 MHz atomic clock frequency standard can be input via external signal source to elevate precision for frequency
output. The series supports frequency sweep and amplitude sweep that can also integrate functions, including linear/logarithm, one-way
(saw tooth)/two-way (triangle) waveforms, continuous/single trigger/gated trigger to meet various application requirements by applying
different sweep methods. Frequency sweep tests the frequency response of electronic components such as filter and low frequency
amplifier. Amplitude sweep simulates vibration tests (requires a vibration tester), and it also conducts aging tests of various materials
and linearity tests of low frequency amplifier.

65 built-in function waveforms include engineering applications,
medical electronics, mathematics, and standard waveforms
such as sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, noise, harmonic,
E. VERSATILE OUTPUT WAVEFORM SELECTIONS
C. HARMONIC SIGNAL GENERATOR
Harmonic signal generator simulates the harmonic signal of
switching power supplies and conducts characteristics tests on
EMI power filter. Users can set order number and phase for
Harmonic Signal Generator Harmonic Signal
D. PULSE GENERATOR
The output frequency for pulse reaches 25 MHz and its duty cycle
is from 0.017% to 99.983%. Users can set pulse width, duty cycle,
Pulse Generator Pulse signal
Sine Square Triangle Harmonic
Ramp Pulse Noise DC Voltage
and DC voltage that allow users to easily select desired
waveforms. Users can select and edit 65 function waveforms
from the arbitrary function.
harmonic signals to obtain desired signals. The following
diagrams show 8th harmonic signal.
rise edge time, fall edge time and edge time to support trigger
signal. The following diagrams show settings for pulse signal.

F. MODULATION FUNCTION
The series supports AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM and SUM
modulation. Modulation source can be from inside or outside.
Amplitude Modulation Frequency Modulation Phase Modulation
Frequency-shift Keying Modulation Pulse Width Modulation Sum Modulation
Applications include the baseband of communications
systems, motor control and light adjustment, etc.
H. BURST FUNCTION
Burst Setting Burst Signal
The series supports N-period or gated trigger.
Phase angle, duration time, frequency, waveform infinite
can be adjusted to meet non-continuous output
applications.
G. SWEEP FUNCTION
The series supports frequency sweep and amplitude sweep that
can also integrate functions, including linear/logarithm, one-way
(saw tooth)/two-way (triangle) waveforms, continuous/single
trigger/gated trigger to meet various application requirements
by different sweep methods. Frequency sweep carries out tests
on the frequency response of electronic components such as
filter and low frequency amplifier. Amplitude sweep simulates
vibration tests (requires a vibration tester), and it also
conducts aging tests of various materials and linearity tests
of low frequency amplifier.
Amplitude Sweep Setting Amplitude Sweep Signal Frequency Sweep Setting Frequency Sweep Signal

J. CORRELATED FUNCTIONS OF DUAL CHANNEL OUTPUTS
AFG-3032/3022 models support independent channel or correlated channel applications. Four correlated functions are
provided including SUM modulation, coupling, tracking, and phase.
* SUM modulation combines two signals and outputs the signal
single channel. Combining noise and sine waveform to
speaker's distortion test is one of the applications.
via one
execute
* Coupling function arbitrarily sets ratio and difference for
frequency and amplitude between two channels to realize a
simultaneous effect for all parameters of dual channel. The
example is amplifier using third order interpolation point(IP3)
measurement to simulate signal output of two different
frequency oscillators.
* Tracking function produces differential signal with same
frequency, same amplitude, and 180 degree phase
difference.
* Phase function arbitrarily sets phase parameters between
two channels such as simulating sine/ cosine/square
signal phase adjustment.
Differential signal Square signal phase adjustment
Sine and cosine signal
I. FLEXIBLE ARBITRARY WAVEFORM EDITING
Front Panel Operation
Four methods to obtain arbitrary waveforms
CSV file Upload
Direct Waveform Reconstruction (DWR)
Direct Waveform Reconstruction from the DSO A Sinc Waveform with Gaussian Noise
Arbitrary Waveform Editing PC Software
Supports CSV file
Digital Signal
Via single unit's panel, arbitrary waveforms can be selected,
edited, stored, recalled, output, triggered from 65 built-in
waveforms.
Support CSV file upload produced by MATLAB and Excel.
Use AWES to edit complex waveforms. The software supports
waveform mathematical operation. The waveform series
includes Uniform Noise, Gaussian Noise, Rayleigh Noise,
various digital codes such as non zero code, Manchester and
RS-232, etc.
Collocate with GDS series digital oscilloscopes to retrieve waveforms
and upload them to arbitrary generator to achieve direct waveform
reconstruction.

AFG-3032 AFG-3022AFG-3021AFG-3031
CHANNELS
FEATURES
ARBITRARY
WAVEFORMS
FREQUENCY
CHARACTERISTICS
OUTPUT
CHARACTERISTICS
(2)
SINE WAVE
CHARACTERISTICS
SQUARE WAVE
CHARACTERISTICS
RAMP
CHARACTERISTICS
PULSE
CHARACTERISTICS
HARMONIC
AM
I/O Signal Ground for the
Instrument Chassis
Each of the Signal Ground
of CH1/CH2
Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Harmonic
250 MSa/s
125MHz
8M points
16 bits
Ten 8M waveforms (1)
Any section from 2 ~ 8M points
External
Sine, Square, Ramp, Sinc,Pulse, DC, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Negative Ramp,
Absatan, Havercosine, Sinever, Abssin, Haversine, Stair_down, Abssinehalf, N_pulse, Stair_UD,
Ampalt, Negramp, Stair_up, Attalt, Rectpuls1, Stepresp, Diric_even, Roundhalf, Trapezia,
Diric_odd, Sawtoot, Tripuls1, Gauspuls1, Sinetra, Dlorentz, ln, Sqrt, Exporise, Lorentz, Xsquare,
Expofall, Gauss, Since, Arccos, Arctan, Sech, Arccot, Arctanh, Sinh, Arccsc, Cosh, Tan, Arcsec, Cot,
Tanh, Arcsin, Csc, Arcsinh, Sec, Barthannwin, Chebwin, Kaiser, Bartlett, Flattopwin, Triang,
Blackman, Hamming, Tukeywin, Bohmanwin, Hann
1 Hz ~ 30MHzm1 Hz ~ 30MHzm1 Hz ~ 20MHzm1 Hz ~ 20MHzm
1 Hz ~ 25MHzm1 Hz ~ 25MHzm1 Hz ~ 20MHzm1 Hz ~ 20MHzm
1 Hz ~ 1MHzm
1Hzm
±1 ppm 0 ~ 50 ±0.3 ppm 18 ~ 28
℃℃;
±1 ppm, per 1 year
≦ 1zmH
1 mVpp ~ 10 Vpp (into 50 ); 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (into open-circuit)Ω
± 1% of setting ±1 mVpp (at 1 kHz / into 50 without DC offset)Ω
0.1 mV or 4 digits
0.1dB <10 MHZ; 0.2 dB 10 MHz ~ 30 MHz (sinewave relative to 1 kHz/into 50 )
Ω
Vpp, Vrms, dBm,
±5 Vpk ac + dc (into 50 ) ; ±10Vpk ac +dc (into open circuit)Ω
1% of setting + 2 mV+ 0.5% of amplitude
50 typical (fixed);Ω> 10M (output disabled)Ω
Short-circuit protected ; Overload relay automatically disables main output
TTL-compatible into>1kΩ
-60 dBc DC ~ 1 MHz, Ampl 3 Vpp; -55 dBc DC 1 MHZ, Ampl 3 Vpp<~>
-45 dBc 1MHz 5 MHz, Ampl>3 Vpp; -30 dBc 5MHz 30 MHz, Ampl 3 Vpp~~>
<0.2%+0.1mVrms; DC ~ 20 kHz
-60 dBc DC 1 MHz; -50 dBc 1MHz 20MHz; -50 dBc+ 6 dBc/octave 1MHz 30MHz(AFG-3031/3032)~~ ~
<-110dBc/Hz typical, 15 kHz offset, fc = 10MHz
<8 ns (3)
< 5%
1% of period+1 ns
20.0%~80.0%, 25 MHz;
≦
40.0%~60.0% , 25~30MHz 20.0% 80.0% , 20 MHz~
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0.01%+525ps<2 MHz; 0.1%+75ps>2 MHz
＜ 0.1% of peak output
0% ~ 100% (0.1% resolution)
20ns ~ 999,830s; Period Width-0.625 [(Rise Time-0.6ns)+(Fall Time-0.6ns)]
≧
0.017% ~ 99.983%
40ns ~ 1,000,000s
9.32 ns ~ 799,900s (0.01ns or 3 digit resolution)
0.0001%
<5%
100 ppm + 50 ps
≦ 8
Even, Odd, All, User ; Amplitude and Phase can be set for all harmonics
Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Arb
Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp
2 mHz ~ 20 kHz
0% ~ 120.0%
Internal / External
Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp
Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp
2 mHz ~ 20 kHz
DC ~ 30 MHz (1 Hz resolution)mDC~20 MHz (1 Hz resolution)m
Internal / External
Sine, Triangle, Ramp
Square
Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp
2 mHz ~ 20 kHz
0% ~ 100.0% of pulse width, 0.1% resolution
Internal / External
Sine, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise
Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp
0% ~ 100% of carrier amplitude, 0.01% resolution
2 mHz ~ 20 kHz
Internal / External
Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp
50% duty cycle square
2 mHz ~ 1 MHz
DC ~ 30 MHz DC ~ 20 MHz
Internal / External
Sine, Square, Triangle, Up/Dn Ramp
0°~ 360°, 0.1° resolution
2 mHz ~ 20 kHz
Internal
50 nominalΩ
12
Isolated Isolated
21
Connector shells for channel output(s), Sync output, 10MHz REF Input, Mod Input and Mod output are isolated
from the instrument's chassis. Maximum allowable voltage on isolated connector shells is ±42 Vpk. (DC + AC Peak)
FM
PM
PWM
ADDITIVE
MODULATION
(SUM)
FSK
Standard Waveforms
Sample Rate
Repetition Rate
Waveform Length
Amplitude Resolution
Non-Volatile Memory
User define Output Section
Trigger
Built-in Arbitrary Waveforms
Sine / Square
Pulse
Triangle / Ramp
Resolution
Accuracy
Amplitude
Offset
Waveform Output
SYNC Output
Harmonic Distortion(5)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Spurious (non-harmonic)(5)
Phase Noise
Rise/Fall Time
Overshoot
Asymmetry
Variable Duty Cycle
Jitter
Linearity
Variable Symmetry
Pulse Width
Duty Setting Range
Period
Rise Time and Fall Time
Resolution
Overshoot
Jitter
Harmonic Order
Harmonic Type
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Modulating Frequency
Depth
Source
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Modulating Frequency
Peak Deviation
Source
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Phase Deviation
Modulating Frequency
Source
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Modulating Frequency
Deviation
Source
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Ratio
Modulating Frequency
Source
Carrier Waveforms
Modulating Waveforms
Internal Rate
Frequency Range
Source
Stability
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Flatness
Units
Range
Accuracy
Impedance
Protection
Level
Impedance
Aging
Tolerance
SPECIFICATIONS

FG-303132GD1BH
Specifications subject to change without notice.The specifications apply when the function generator is powered on for at least 30 minutes under +20°C~+30°C.
1. A total of ten waveforms can be stored(Every waveform can composed of 8M points maximum)
2. Add 1/10 th of output amplitude and offset specification per C for operation outside of
0 C~28 C range(1-year specification)
3. Edge time decreased at higher frequency
4. Sine and square waveforms above 25 MHz are allowed only with an "Infinite" count
5. Harmonic distortion and Spurious noise at low amplitudes is limited by a -70 dBm floor
Note :
ORDERING INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
Quick Start Guide *1, CD-ROM with AFG software and user manual x 1
GTL-101 BNC-Alligator Test Lead x 1 (only AFG-3031/3021)
GTL-101 BNC-Alligator Test Lead x 2 (only AFG-3032/AFG-3022)
AFG-3031
AFG-3032
AFG-3021
AFG-3022
30MHz Single channel Arbitrary Function Generator
30MHz Dual channel Arbitrary Function Generator
20MHz channel Arbitrary Function GeneratorSingle
20MHz Dual channel Arbitrary Function Generator
PC Software
Arbitrary Waveform Editing Software
FREE DOWNLOAD
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL ASSESSORIES
GTL-246
Opt.01 GPIB Interface
USB Type A to Type B cable
AFG-3032 AFG-3022AFG-3021AFG-3031
50VA
Temperature to satisfy the specification : 18 ~ 28 C; Operating temperature : 0 ~ 40 C;
Relative Humidity : 80%, 0 ~ 40°C ; 70%, 35 ~ 40°C ; Installation category : CAT
≤≤ Ⅱ
2000 meters
IEC 61010 Degree 2, Indoor Use
-10 ~ 70 C, Humidity: 70%≤
85VA50VA85VA
Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise
1 Hz ~ 30 MHz (4)m1 Hz ~ 30 MHz (4)m1 Hz ~ 20 MHzm1 Hz ~ 20 MHzm
1 ~ 1,000,000 cycles or Infinite
-360.0 ~ +360.0 (0.1° resolution)
1 s ~ 500 sm
External Trigger (pulse waveforms can only be used in gate mode)
Single, External or Internal Rate
N-Cycle, Infinite : 0 s ~ 100s (1us resolution)m
AM, FM, PWM
± 5V full scale
10kΩ
DC ~ 20 kHz
Yes Yes
AM, FM, PM, PWM, SUM, Sweep
≧ 1Vpp
> 10k typicalΩ
For FSK, Burst, Sweep, N Cycle ARB
TTL Compatibility
Rising or Falling (Selectable)
> 100 ns
DC ~ 1 MHz
10k ,DC coupledΩ
Sweep : < 10 s (typical); Burst : < 100 ns (typical)m
Sweep : 2.5 s ; Burst : 1 ns , except pulse,300 psm
1 Vp-p / 50 square waveΩ
50 , AC coupledΩ
10MHz
0.5Vpp ~ 5Vpp
1k , unbalanced , AC coupledΩ
10MHz ± 10Hz
Sine or Square (50±5% duty)
42Vpk max.
Series Connection : 39+(N-2) x 39 ±25nS; Parallel connection : (N-1) x 6 ±25nS
(where N=number of connected units)
Series Connection : 4 ; Parallel Connection : 6
Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, Ramp, Harmonic, MOD, Sweep, Burst
10 Groups of Setting Memories
GPIB(Optional), LAN, USB
4.3 inch TFT LCD, 480 × 3 (RGB) × 272
BURST
EXTERNAL
MODULATION
INPUT
EXTERNAL
TRIGGER INPUT
10MHz
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
10MHz REFERENCE
INPUT
EXTERNAL-SYNC
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source AC100 ~ 240V , 50 ~ 60Hz
Dimensions & Weight 265 (W) x 107 (H) x 374 (D)mm, Approx. 4kg
Waveforms
Frequency
Burst Count
Start / Stop Phase
Internal Period
Gate Source
Trigger Source
Trigger Delay
Type
Voltage Range
Input Impedance
Frequency
MODULATION
OUTPUT
Type
Amplitude Range
Impedance
Type
Input Level
Slope
Pulse Width
Input rate
Input Impedance
Latency
Jitter
Output Voltage
Output Impedance
Output Frequency
Input Voltage
Input Impedance
Input Frequency
Waveform
Ground Isolation
Phase Delay (max.)
Maximum Number
of Connected Units
Applicable Functions
Store/Recall
Interface
Display
Power Consumption
Operating Environment
Operating Altitude
Pollution Degree
Storage Temperature
Frequency Sweep : Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp; Amplitude Sweep : Sine, Square, Triangle,
Ramp, Pulse, Noise, ARB
Frequency, Amplitude
Linear or Logarithmic
Up or Down
Any frequency within the waveform's range
1 ms ~ 500 s (1 ms resolution)
Single, External, Internal
Internal / External
SWEEP
Waveforms
Type
Functions
Direction
Start F / Stop FREQ
Sweep Time
Trigger Mode
Trigger Source
SPECIFICATIONS
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