Description

Tektronix AWG70002B

The Tektronix AWG70002B Arbitrary Waveform Generator is an advanced, high-performance instrument designed to meet the rigorous demands of engineers and researchers working in cutting-edge fields such as telecommunications, defense, and semiconductor testing. Known for its exceptional signal fidelity, high sample rate, and versatile functionality, the AWG70002B is an essential tool for generating complex waveforms with precision and accuracy.

If a waveform can be defined or captured, the AWG70000B can generate it with precision. Waveform creation can be achieved in various ways. Specialized plug-ins, optimized for the Tektronix AWG family, offer specific waveform generation capabilities, while third-party tools like MATLAB, Excel, and others provide the flexibility to create any desired waveform. These waveforms can be easily imported and played back on the AWG70000B, ensuring a smooth transition from simulation to real-world application.

Tektronix AWG70002B Key Features

Complete solution for wideband RF signal generation in a single box
Direct generation of wideband signals with carriers up to 20 GHz, removing the need for external RF conversion
Simulate real-world analog effects on high speed digital data streams
Model signal impairments up to speeds of 12.5 GB/s
Generate high precision RF signals
Spurious Free Dynamic Range performance better than -80 dBc
Create high speed baseband signals for optical transmission with the vertical resolution to handle higher order complex modulation
10 bits of vertical resolution at a sample rate of 50 GS/s
Create long waveforms scenarios without building complex sequences

specifications

Model Overview
Specification	Details
Model	AWG70002B
Number of Channels	2
Sample Rate	1.5 kS/s – 25 GS/s
Resolution	10-bit (no markers), 9-bit (1 marker), 8-bit (2 markers)
Waveform Memory	Standard: Up to 2 GSamples per channel
Waveform Memory	Extended: Up to 16 GSamples per channel
Analog Output Characteristics
Specification	Details
Connector Type	Aeroflex/Weinschel Planar Crown Universal Connector System with SMA female adapter
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Effective Frequency Output (Fmax)	10 GHz
Bandwidth	13.5 GHz
Output Amplitude Range	500 mVp-p to 1 Vp-p
Output Amplitude Resolution	1.0 mV
Output Amplitude Accuracy	±(2% of amplitude + 1 mV)
Rise/Fall Time	< 22 ps
Serial Data Bit Rate	6.25 Gb/s
Output Flatness	+0.8 dB to -1.5 dB up to 10 GHz
Output Match (SWR)	DC to 10 GHz = 1.61:1
Trigger Input Characteristics
Specification	Details
Number of Trigger Inputs	2 (A and B)
Connector	SMA (rear panel)
Polarity	Positive or negative selectable
Impedance	50 Ω, 1 kΩ
Threshold Range	-5.0 V to 5.0 V
Trigger to Output Delay	Asynchronous: 8625/(fclk + 20 ns) ±20 ns
Trigger to Output Delay	Synchronous: 8120/(fclk + 20 ns) ±20 ns
Trigger Minimum Pulse Width	20 ns
Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR)
Specification	Details
In Band Performance (DC – 1 GHz)	-80 dBc
Adjacent Band Performance	-72 dBc (DC – 10 GHz)
Output Distortions – 2nd Harmonic	Frequency range: < 2 GHz
Output Distortions – 2nd Harmonic	Value: < -60 dBc
Output Distortions – 3rd Harmonic	Frequency range: < 1 GHz
Output Distortions – 3rd Harmonic	Value: < -60 dBc
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB)	5.6 bits at 9.99 GHz
Channel Timing Characteristics
Specification	Details
Channel to Channel Skew	±5 ps
Output Skew Control	Range: -100 ps to 100 ps
Output Skew Control	Resolution: 500 fs
Intra-Channel Skew	< 5 ps
Physical and Environmental Specifications
Specification	Details
Dimensions	Height: 153.6 mm (6.05 in)
	Width: 460.5 mm (18.13 in)
	Depth: 603 mm (23.76 in)
Weight	37.0 lb (16.8 kg) without packaging
Operating Temperature	0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)
Non-Operating Temperature	-20 ºC to +60 ºC (-4 ºF to +140 ºF)
Operating Altitude	Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)

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