GW INSTEK Arbitrary Function Generator

AFG-3000 Series arbitrary function generators include 20/30 MHz single isolated channel and 20/30
MHz 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 ±42 V). 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 250 MSa/s, 16-bit resolution, and 8 M point memory depth arbitrary waveform characteristics.
Users can rebuild maximum 8 M memory depth waveforms through using a GW Instek digital storage
oscilloscope with the built-in DSOLink function of the AFG-3000 Series.

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.

The main features of the AFG-3000 Series include output amplitude from 1mVpp to 10 Vpp
(connected with a 50 ohm load); frequency range from 1 mHz to 20 MHz or 30 MHz; 1 mHz 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.