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Introduction to the Tektronix AFG31000 (16710-25)

The Tektronix AFG31000 Series represents a significant leap in function generator technology, combining the high performance of arbitrary waveform generators with the simplicity and speed of traditional function generators. The model 16710-25 is a 2-channel instrument with a sampling rate of 2.5 GS/s and a bandwidth of 250 MHz per channel.

It is designed for engineers who need to generate complex, high-fidelity signals for demanding applications in R&D and validation. With its intuitive touchscreen interface, massive built-in memory, and advanced modulation capabilities, the AFG31000-25 accelerates the process of creating and replicating real-world signals for precise device testing and characterization.

Key Parameters & Specifications

The key physical and performance parameters for the AFG31000-25 are summarized in the table below.

Application Scenarios

The AFG31000-25 is ideally suited for a wide range of test and measurement applications where high-speed, complex, and low-jitter signals are required.

1. High-Speed Digital Design and Validation:

• Scenario: Characterizing the timing margins and signal integrity of high-speed serial data paths, memory interfaces (e.g., DDR), and high-frequency clock circuits.

• Use Case: Generating precise, jitter-controlled clock signals and stressed-eye patterns to test the robustness of receivers and clock recovery circuits.

2. Aerospace and Defense Electronics:

• Scenario: Testing radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems, as well as components like ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters) and DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters).

• Use Case: Creating complex, pulsed RF signals with specific pulse widths, repetition rates, and intra-pulse modulation to simulate real radar returns or jamming scenarios.

3. Communications System Test:

• Scenario: Evaluating the performance of wireless communication modules and components (e.g., amplifiers, filters, mixers).

• Use Case: Generating digitally modulated signals (like FSK, ASK) or analog modulated signals (AM/FM) to test receiver sensitivity, selectivity, and distortion characteristics.

4. Automotive and Power Electronics:

• Scenario: Testing motor drives, power converters, and in-vehicle networking (IVN) systems.

• Use Case: Simulating complex sensor waveforms, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals for motor control, or injecting noise and transient signals to verify system immunity and reliability.

5. Materials Research and Physics Experiments:

• Scenario: Driving acousto-optic modulators, piezo-electric devices, or creating specific excitation signals for experiments.

• Use Case: Generating long, complex arbitrary waveforms with high resolution to precisely control an experimental parameter over time.