| Standard Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp (Variable Symmetry), Triangle (50% Ramp symmetry), Positive Ramp (100% Ramp symmetry), Negative Ramp (0% Ramp symmetry), Pulse, Noise (Gaussian), PRBS*, DC, Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Cardiac, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, 4 User Defined Arbitrary Waveforms. |
| SINE |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Frequency Range |
1μHz to 160MHz |
1μHz to 80MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1μHz, 15 digits |
1μHz, 14 digits |
| Output Level |
≤ 50MHz 10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| ≤ 100MHz 10mVp-p to 5Vp-p into 50Ω |
≤ 80MHz 10mVp-p to 5Vp-p into 50Ω |
| ≤ 160MHz 10mVp-p to 2.5Vp-p into 50Ω |
N/A |
| Amplitude Flatness (1V p-p relative to 1kHz) |
≤10MHz: ±0.1dB |
| ≤100MHz: ±0.2dB |
≤80MHz: ±0.2dB |
| ≤160MHz: ±0.6dB |
N/A |
| Harmonic Distortion (1V p-p) |
≤ 10MHz -60dBc |
| ≤ 50MHz -50dBc |
| ≤ 160MHz -36dBc |
≤ 80MHz -40dBc |
| Total Harmonic Distortion DC to 20kHz |
<0.05% (Typical) |
<0.07% (Typical) |
| Non-Harmonic Spurii |
-65dBc |
| Phase Noise |
-113dBc/Hz (10MHz, 1V p-p, 10kHz offset) |
| SQUARE |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Frequency Range |
1μHz to 50MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1μHz, 14 digits |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| Rise and Fall Times |
5ns Fixed |
10ns Fixed |
| Aberrations (Typical) |
±5% of amplitude |
| Jitter (RMS) |
<30ps (cycle to cycle) |
| RAMP |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Frequency Range |
1μHz to 5MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1μHz, 13 digits |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| Linearity Error |
<0.1% to 200kHz |
<0.1% to 100kHz |
| Variable Symmetry |
0.00 % to 100.00 %, 0.01% resolution |
| Pulse |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Frequency Range |
1mHz to 20MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1mHz, 11 digits |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vp-p into 50Ω |
| Aberrations (Typical) |
±3% of amplitude |
±5% of amplitude |
| Jitter RMS |
<30ps (cycle to cycle) |
| Rise and Fall Times: (Rise time = Fall time) |
Range: 10ns to 1ms (10% to 90%) |
| Resolution : 100ps ; Accuracy: ±500ps ±0.01% of period |
| Width |
Range: 25ns to 999.999999975s |
| Resolution: 100ps; Accuracy: ±200ps ±0.01% of period |
| Duty: 0.01% to 99.99%, 0.01% resolution |
| Arbitrary |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| In built arbitrary waveforms (Sin(x)/x, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Cardiac, Gaussian, Lorentz and D-Lorentz). Up to 4 user-defined waveforms may be stored in non-volatile memory. Waveforms can be defined by downloading of waveform data via remote interfaces or from the instrument’s front panel. |
| Waveform Memory Size |
8192 points |
| Vertical Resolution |
16 bits |
14 bits |
| Frequency Range |
1μHz to 80MHz |
1μHz to 40MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1μHz, 14 digits |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vpp into 50Ω (5Vpp max. above 50MHz) |
| Sampling rate |
800MSa/s |
400MSa/s |
| Point to Point Jitter |
1.25ns Typical |
2.5ns Typical |
| Rise and Fall Times |
<5ns |
<8ns |
| Effective Analogue Bandwidth (-3dB) |
100MHz |
62.5MHz |
| NOISE |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Gaussian White Noise: Noise can also be used as modulating waveform. |
| Bandwidth (-3dB) |
100MHz |
62.5MHz |
| Noise crest factor (Vp/Vrms) |
5.16 |
6.4 |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vpp into 50Ω |
|
| PRBS |
Standard on TGF3162 |
Optional on TGF3082 with GU3082 |
| Bit Rate |
1mbps to 50Mbps, 1μbps resolution |
| Sequence Length |
2m – 1, where m = 7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, 29 or 31 |
| Rise and Fall Times |
5ns Fixed |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vpp into 50Ω |
| Harmonic Waveforms |
Standard on TGF3162 |
Optional on TGF3082 with GU3082 |
| Harmonic waveforms can be defined and stored in user-defined arbitrary waveform locations |
| Frequency Range |
1μHz to 80MHz |
1μHz to 40MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
1μHz, 14 digits |
| Harmonic Order |
1 to 50, Up to 16 different harmonics order can be defined |
| Harmonic Amplitude |
0.0% to 100.0% of output amplitude, 0.1% resolution |
| Harmonic Phase |
-360.0 to +360.0 degrees, 0.1 degree resolution |
| Output Level |
10mVp-p to 10Vpp into 50Ω, (5V p-p max above 50MHz) |
| Internal Frequency Reference |
| Initial Setting Error |
<± 1ppm |
| Oscillator Ageing Rate |
<± 1ppm first year |
| Temperature Stability |
<1ppm over the specified temperature range |
| MODULATION |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| AM (Amplitude Modulation) Normal and Suppressed Carrier |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb, PRBS* (max. carrier frequency 50MHz) |
| Max. Carrier Frequency |
50MHz |
25MHz |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, User Defined Arbs, PRBS* |
| Internal Modulating Frequency |
1μHz to 10MHz, 1μHz resolution |
| Amplitude Depth |
0.00% to 100.00%, 0.01% resolution |
| FM (Frequency Modulation) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, User Defined Arbs, PRBS* |
| Internal Modulating Frequency |
1μHz to 10MHz, 1μHz resolution |
| Frequency Deviation |
DC to Fmax/2, 1μHz resolution |
| PM (Phase Modulation) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, User Defined Arbs, PRBS* |
| Internal Modulating Frequency |
1μHz to 10MHz, 1μHz resolution |
| Phase Deviation |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution |
| ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb, PRBS* (max. carrier frequency 50MHz) |
| Source |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Max. Carrier Frequency |
50MHz |
25MHz |
| Source |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External (via TRIG IN) |
| Internal Modulation |
2mHz to 10MHz (50% duty cycle square) |
| PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Pulse |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac and User Defined Arbs, PRBS* |
| Internal Modulating Frequency |
1μHz to 10MHz, 1μHz resolution |
| Pulse Width Deviation |
0% to 100% of pulse width, 0.01% resolution |
| SUM (Additive Modulation) |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb, PRBS* |
| Max. Carrier Frequency |
50MHz |
25MHz |
| Modulation Source |
Internal/External |
| Internal Modulating Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, DC, Sinc, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Logarithmic Rise, Logarithmic Fall, Haversine, Gaussian, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Cardiac, and User Defined Arbs PRBS* |
| Internal Modulating Frequency |
1μHz to 10MHz, 1μHz resolution |
| Ratio |
0% to 100%, 0.01% resolution |
| *NOTE: References to PRBS within the Modulations section refer only to the TGF3162 or TGF3082 with option GU3082 |
| TRIGGERED BURST |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Each active edge of the trigger signal will produce one burst of the waveform. |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb, PRBS* |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: (subject to carrier waveform) |
50MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite) |
25MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite) |
| Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Arb |
A fixed number of cycles, specified as number of cycles are generated at every trigger event. |
| PRBS |
A fixed number of bits, specified as number of cycles are generated at every trigger event |
| Noise |
Noise is reset to its start condition at every trigger event. Allows generating same random noise sequence. |
| Number of Cycles |
1 to 2147483647 and infinite. |
| Trigger Repetition Rate |
2mHz to 50MHz internal, dc to 1MHz ext. |
2mHz to 25MHz internal, dc to 1MHz external. |
| Trigger Signal Source |
Internal from keyboard or trigger generator, External from TRIG IN or remote interface |
| Trigger Start/Stop Phase |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution. Phase offset cannot be set for Noise and PRBS waveforms. |
| GATED |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Waveform will run while the Gate signal is true and stop while false. |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Arb, PRBS* |
| Maximum Carrier Frequency: (subject to carrier waveform) |
50MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite), |
25MHz (finite cycles), Fmax(infinite) |
| Trigger Repetition Rate |
2mHz to 50MHz internal, dc to 1MHz ext. |
2mHz to 25MHz internal, dc to 1MHz external. |
| Gate Signal Source |
Internal from keyboard or trigger generator, External from TRIG IN or remote interface. |
| Gate Start/Stop Phase |
-360.000 to +360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution. Phase offset cannot be set for Noise and PRBS waveforms. |
| SWEEP |
| Frequency sweep capability is provided for both standard and arbitrary waveforms. |
| Carrier Waveforms |
Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb |
| Sweep Mode |
Linear or logarithmic, triggered or continuous. |
| Sweep Direction |
Up or Down |
| Sweep Range |
From 1μHz to Fmax. Phase continuous. Independent setting of the start and stop frequency |
| Sweep Time |
1μs to 500s (9 digit resolution). |
| Sweep Trigger Source |
The sweep may be free run or triggered from the following sources: Internal from keyboard or trigger generator. Externally from TRIG IN input or remote interface. |
| TRIGGER GENERATOR |
TGF3162 |
TGF3082 |
| Internal source square wave source adjustable in 10ns steps, 11 digit resolution. Each channel has its own trigger generator. Channel 1 trigger is available for external use from the MAIN OUT 2 socket when Channel 2 is configured to output Channel 1 sync waveform and sync source is set to trigger. |
| Frequency/Period Range |
2mHz to 50MHz / 20ns to 500s |
2mHz to 25MHz / 40ns to 500s |
| FREQUENCY COUNTER/TIMER |
| External signals can be measured using the TRIG IN or REF IN Sockets. |
| Functions |
Frequency, Period, Positive Width, Negative Width, Duty Cycle |
| Frequency Range |
AC coupled 3Hz to >125MHz |
| DC coupled 100mHz to >125MHz |
| Input Source |
AC coupled REF IN / COUNT (AC) IN socket |
| DC coupled TRIG IN / COUNT (DC) IN socket |
| Frequency Resolution |
Up to 7 digits displayed |
| Measurement Time |
Automatic |
| Input Range and Sensitivity |
AC coupled 100mVpp – 5Vpp, maximum input ±10V |
| DC coupled Threshold typically 1.2V; sensitivity 100mVpp; maximum input +5V/-1V. |
| Accuracy |
±1 digit ± timebase accuracy. |
| INTER-CHANNEL OPERATIONS |
| Inter Channel Characteristics |
| Relative phase |
-360.000 to 360.000 degrees, 0.001 degree resolution (Phase offset cannot be set for Noise) |
| Channel to channel Skew (typical) |
<1ns (when performing identical operations) |
| Crosstalk (typical) |
<-80db |
| Channel Tracking |
Standard on TGF3162 |
Optional on TGF3082 with GU3082 |
| Independent (Off) |
The channels are independent of each other. |
| Equal |
The two channels are identical and behave identically. |
| Channel Coupling |
Standard on TGF3162 |
Optional on TGF3082 with GU3082 |
| Frequency coupling |
The frequencies of the two channels can be coupled.
Changing the frequency of one channel changes the frequencies of both channels. |
| Amplitude (and DC Offset) coupling |
Amplitude (and DC offset) of the two channels can be coupled. Changing the amplitude and offset on one channel changes the amplitude and offset of both channels. |
| Output coupling |
Output On/Off can be coupled. Switching the output On/Off on one channel switches the output On/Off of both channels. |
| OUTPUTS |
| MAIN OUTPUTS |
| Output Impedance |
50 Ohms |
| Amplitude |
≤ 50MHz 20mV to 20Vp-p open circuit (10mV to 10Vp-p into 50 Ohms) |
| ≤ 125MHz 20mV to 10Vp-p open circuit (10mV to 5Vp-p into 50 Ohms) |
| ≤ 160MHz 20mV to 5Vp-p open circuit (10mV to 2.5Vp-p into 50 Ohms) |
| Amplitude can be specified open circuit (hi Z) or into an assumed load of 1 Ohm to 10k Ohms in Vp-p. |
| Amplitude Accuracy |
1.5% ±5mV at 1kHz into 50Ω |
| DC Offset Range |
≤ 50MHz ±10V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to ±10V from 50Ω |
| ≤ 125MHz ±5V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to ±5V from 50Ω |
| ≤ 160MHz ±2.5V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to ±2.5V from 50Ω |
| DC Offset Accuracy |
Typically 1% ±50mV. |
| Resolution |
3 digits or 1mV for both Amplitude and DC Offset. |
| SYNC OUTPUT |
| Channel 2 can be configured to output Channel 1 sync from its MAIN OUT 2 socket. Sync is a multi function output which is automatically selected to be any of the following. Alternatively, user can choose Sync to always be carrier referenced, to output the currently used trigger signal or turn it off. |
| Carrier Waveform Sync |
Sine ≤ 50MHz: A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the waveform frequency.
Sine >50MHz ≤ 160MHz: A sine wave at the waveform frequency.
Square / Ramp / Pulse / Arbs: A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the waveform frequency.
Pattern: A positive pulse which is 1 bit rate wide at the beginning of the sequence
Noise: No sync associated with noise. |
| Modulation Sync |
AM/FM/PM/SUM/PWM: A square wave with 50% duty cycle referenced to the internal modulation waveform when modulation source is internal, or a square wave referenced to the carrier waveform when modulation source is external. No sync is associated with Noise and DC waveforms as the modulation source .
FSK: A square wave referenced to the trigger rate. The sync is a TTL high when hop frequency is the output frequency and TTL low when carrier frequency is the output frequency for positive slope and vice versa for negative slope.
BPSK: A square wave referenced to the trigger rate. The sync is a TTL high when the hop phase is the output phase and TTL low when carrier phase is the output phase for positive slope and vice versa for negative slope. |
| Sweep Sync |
A square wave that is a TTL high from the beginning of the sweep and a TTL low from the midpoint of the sweep |
| Burst Sync |
Internal Trigger: A square wave with 50% duty cycle at the trigger frequency.
External Trigger: A square wave with same duty cycle and frequency as the external source.
Manual Trigger: A positive pulse which is approximately 18us wide at the beginning of the event. |
| Trigger |
Selects the current trigger signal. |
| Output Signal Level |
Logic level nominally 3V |
| Output Impedance |
50Ω |
| REF CLOCK OUTPUT |
| Buffered version of the 10MHz clock currently in use (internal or external) |
| Output Level |
Nominally 3V logic level from 50Ω |
| INPUTS |
| TRIG IN / COUNT (DC) IN |
| For ASK, FSK, BPSK, triggered sweep, gated burst, triggered burst and DC coupled external frequency measurement |
| Frequency Range |
DC - 1MHz for Trigger, 100mHz to >125MHz for Count |
| Signal Range |
Threshold typically 1.2V; 100mVpp sensitivity; maximum input +5V / -1V. |
| Minimum Trigger Pulse Width |
50ns |
| Trigger Polarity |
Selectable as high/rising edge or low/falling edge. |
| Input Impedance |
10kΩ |
| EXTERNAL MODULATION INPUT |
| For AM, FM, PM, SUM and PWM |
| Voltage Range |
± 2.5V full scale |
| Input Impedance |
5kΩ typical |
| Bandwidth |
DC to 5MHz |
| REF IN / COUNT (AC) IN |
| Input for an external 10MHz reference clock and AC coupled external frequency measurement |
| Voltage Range |
100mVpp – 5Vpp |
| Maximum Voltage |
+5V |
| Minimum Voltage |
-1V |
| INTERFACES |
| Full digital remote control facilities are available through LAN, USB and optional GPIB interfaces. |
| LAN Interface |
Ethernet 100/10base – T hardware connection. 1.4 LXI Core 2011 |
| USB Interface |
Standard USB 2.0 hardware connection. Implemented as virtual-COM port. |
| USB Flash Drive |
For waveform and set-up storage/recall. |
| GPIB (optional) |
Conforming with IEEE488.1 and IEEE488.2 |
| GENERAL |
| Display |
256 x 112 pixel monochrome graphics display. White LED backlight with adjustable brightness and contrast.
Black-on-white or inverse modes. |
| Data Entry |
Keyboard selection of mode, waveform etc.; value entry direct by numeric keys or by rotary control. |
| Stored Settings |
Up to 9 complete instrument set-ups may be stored and recalled from non-volatile memory. |
| Size |
Bench Top: 97mm height; 250mm width; 295mm long
q Rack mount: 86.5mm (2U) height; 213.5mm (½-rack) width; 269mm long |
| Weight |
3.2kg |
| Power |
110-240VAC ±10% 50/60Hz; 100-120VAC ±10% 400Hz; 60VA max. Installation Category II. |
| Operating Range |
+5°C to 40°C, 20-80% RH. |
| Storage Range |
-20°C to + 60°C. |
| Environmental |
Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2. |
| Options |
19 inch rack mounting kit. |
| Safety & EMC |
Complies with EN61010-1 & EN61326-1. |