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Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Arbitrary Waveform Generators

100 MHz to 10 GHz Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Active Technologies Arbitrary Waveform Generators meet the demand of today’s engineers offering the best vertical resolution up to 16 bits and the fastest sample rate up to 20 GSa/s. Each unit can be configured with 2, 4 or 8 channels per units and it’s possible synchronize multiple units to build an equivalent 32 synchronous channel system.

The innovative user interface combined with the 7” capacitive touch screen allow the user to setup the instrument and generate the first signals in few clicks.

Arbitrary Waveform Generator sequencer software

The unique performances in terms of signal amplitude / rise time (up to 5Vpp – 50 ps), overcomes the traditional limitation of standards fast AWGs that cannot deliver more than 1Vpp.

As a result the AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generator) and AFG (Arbitrary Function Generator) family helps you to generate with confidence waveforms of almost any imaginable shape:

  • Quantum communication & Quantum Key distribution (QKD)
  • Quantum Sensing
  • Pulsed laser experiment (to control EOM and AOM)
  • RF stimuli for functional and performance tests
  • radar simulation
  • optical communication
  • Lase diode test
  • complex signals like digital modulations

Moreover the combination with Digital output Channels (up to 32 digital channel per instrument) make each instrument a real MSG (Mixed Signal Generator) solution.

Arbitrary Waveform Generators – Key Features

  • High sample rate up to 20 GSa/s
  • High vertical resolution up to 16 bits
  • Wide output voltage range up to 24V
  • Extremely Easy To Use User Interface

Chose a model and configure


MODEL Analog
Channels
Sample rate Bandwidth Vertical resolution Record length Amplitude on 50 Ohm load
AWG-7000 AWG7000 RightSide Web scaled2 / 4 20 GS/s
10 GHz 14 bit up to 9 Gpts
per Channel
5Vpp
(10V output window)
AWG-5000 AWG5068 RightSideWeb scaled2 / 4 / 8 6.16 GS/s
12.32 GS (Interl.)
2 GHz (b. band)
6 GHz (I/Q mod)
16 bit 2 to 4 Gpts
per Channel
5Vpp
(10V output window)
AWG-4000 AWG4018 RightSide Web Carousel2 / 4 / 8 1.2 GS/s 500 MHz 16 bit 2 to 1024 Mpts
per Channel
12Vpp
(24V output window)
AWG-2000

AWG2000 RightSide03HomePage
2 / 4 600 MS/s
1.2 GS/s (Interl.)
180 MHz 16 bit 2 to 512 Mpts
per Channel
12Vpp
(12V Output Window)
AWG-1100

AWG 1102 1104
2 / 4 250 MS/s
1 GS/s (interl.)
125 MHz 16 bit 2 Mpts / ch 12Vpp
(12V Output Window)

What is an arbitrary waveform generator used for?

The AWG’s ability is to create virtually any type of waveform with high precision and accuracy. AWG is the reference instrumentation family for applications that require the reproduction of real life signals such as Quantum Computing, RF and Wireless applications, IQ modulation, radar and lidar testing, semiconductor test, advance research in electronic, chemistry and physics, aerospace and defense applications.

What is the difference between arbitrary waveform generator and function generator?

The Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a sophisticated playback system that creates waveforms based on stored digitala data. The AWG’s ability is to create virtually any type of waveform with high precision and accuracy. The Arbitrary Function Generator is based on DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) and produce the most common test signals used in laboratories and design departments. The AFG Function Generator delivers excellent frequency agility and modulation.

Which are the parameters of arbitrary waveform generator?

The main parameters are: sample rate, memory depth or record length, timing or horizontal resolution, vertical resolution,analog bandwidth, output stage, number of channels, digital channels.

What is an arbitrary function generator?

The Arbitrary Function Generator is based on DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) technique and it produces the most common test signals used in laboratories and design departments. The AFG Function Generator delivers excellent frequency agility and modulation.

What is a waveform generator used for?

AWG and AFG are are the reference instrumentation for applications that require the reproduction of real life signals such as Quantum Computing, RF and Wireless applications, IQ modulation, radar and lidar testing, semiconductor test, advance research in electronic, chemistry and physics, aerospace and defense applications.

What is the difference between a function generator and a waveform generator?

The Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a sophisticated playback system that creates waveforms based on stored digitala data. The AWG’s ability is to create virtually any type of waveform with high precision and accuracy. The Arbitrary Function Generator is based on DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) and produce the most common test signals used in laboratories and design departments. The AFG Function Generator delivers excellent frequency agility and modulation.

Do I need a waveform generator?

The Arbitrary Waveform Generator can address a wide range of applications from Quantum Computing to education.

How do you make waveforms?

The waveforms can be created by using the AT Waveform Editor tool that it is a software able to create any kind of analog and digital waveforms. The waveforms can also be created using a third party software and imported in txt or zip format.

What does a waveform generator do?

The Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a sophisticated playback system that creates waveforms based on stored digitala data. The AWG’s ability is to create virtually any type of waveform with high precision and accuracy. The Arbitrary Function Generator is based on DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) and produce the most common test signals used in laboratories and design departments. The AFG Function Generator delivers excellent frequency agility and modulation.

Which waveform is produced by generator?

The Arbitrary Waveform Generator cab create virtually any type of waveform and replicate real-world signals.

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