TSP #158 - Tektronix AFG31000 2GS/s Arbitrary Function Generator Review, Teardown & Experiments
In this episode Shahriar reviews the new Tektronix AFG31000 Arbitrary Function Generator:
https://www.tek.com/signal-generator/afg31000-function-generator
The AFG31000 series with InstaView™ technology is the first high-performance AFG with built-in waveform generation applications, patented real-time wave monitoring, and a modern user interface. The instrument is capable of 2GS/s waveform generation up to 250MHz and 14-bits of vertical resolution. This review is organized as follows:
00:08 – Introductions
01:01 – Front panel, rear panel and instrument design
03:44 – Detailed teardown, analysis, architecture and components
17:30 – GUI overview and basic functions
20:25 – Broadband FM modulation experiments
23:55 – InstaView experiments with a non-linear impedance
35:38 – Equation editor, waveform builder and advance sequencing
51:21 – Concluding remarks
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