Tektronix AFG2021 Use and care manual

AFG2021
Arbitrary Function Generator
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Warranty
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty
work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. 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.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX' RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Table of Contents
General safety summary .......................................................................................... iv
Service safety summary............................................................................................ 1
Preface............................................................................................................... 3
Finding other information..................................................................................... 3
Manual conventions ........................................................................................... 4
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 5
Electrical specifications ....................................................................................... 5
Input and output specifications.............................................................................. 10
General specifications........................................................................................ 11
Performance verification.......................................................................................... 13
Self tests ....................................................................................................... 13
Error codes .................................................................................................... 15
Performance tests ............................................................................................. 16
Test record..................................................................................................... 18
Frequency/Period test ........................................................................................ 22
Amplitude test................................................................................................. 23
DC offset test.................................................................................................. 25
AC flatness test................................................................................................ 26
Harmonics distortion test .................................................................................... 28
Total harmonic distortion test ............................................................................... 29
Spurious test................................................................................................... 32
Rise-Fall time test............................................................................................. 34
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List of Figures
Figure 1: AFG2021 dimensions ................................................................................. 12
Figure 2: Frequency/Period tests ................................................................................ 22
Figure 3: 50 Ωterminator accuracy ............................................................................. 23
Figure 4: Amplitude tests......................................................................................... 24
Figure 5: 50 Ωterminator accuracy ............................................................................. 25
Figure 6: DC offset tests.......................................................................................... 25
Figure 7: AC flatness tests........................................................................................ 26
Figure 8: Harmonic distortion tests.............................................................................. 28
Figure 9: Total harmonic distortion tests ....................................................................... 29
Figure 10: Spurious tests ......................................................................................... 32
Figure 11: Rise-Fall time tests ................................................................................... 34
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List of Tables
Table 1: Operating mode .......................................................................................... 5
Table 2: Waveforms................................................................................................ 5
Table 3: Frequency/Period......................................................................................... 6
Table 4: Phase (except DC, noise, and pulse) ................................................................... 6
Table 5: Lead delay (pulse)........................................................................................ 6
Table 6: Amplitude................................................................................................. 7
Table 7: DC offset.................................................................................................. 7
Table 8: Internal noise add ........................................................................................ 7
Table 9: Output characteristics.................................................................................... 8
Table 10: Modulation .............................................................................................. 9
Table 11: Front panel.............................................................................................. 10
Table 12: Rear panel .............................................................................................. 11
Table 13: Power ................................................................................................... 11
Table 14: Export control.......................................................................................... 11
Table 15: Environmental ......................................................................................... 11
Table 16: System characteristics................................................................................. 12
Table 17: Error codes ............................................................................................. 15
Table 18: Performance test items ................................................................................ 16
Table 19: Test equipment......................................................................................... 17
Table 20: Series Performance Test Record ..................................................................... 19
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General safety summary
General safetysummary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
To avoid fire or personal
injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. 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, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source.
Donotblockthepowercord;itmustremain accessible to the user at all times.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the manual's installation instructions for details
on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
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General safety summary
Terms in this manual These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and terms on the
product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARN ING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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