The Fluke 292-U is a 12-bit arbitrary waveform generator with dual independent channels operating at 100 MS/s sampling frequency. It generates complex waveforms using true variable clock architecture—eliminating jitter inherent in DDS generators—and supports waveform linking, looping, and sequencing across up to 1024 segments. Two channels deliver versatile signal generation for electronics testing, design validation, and system integration tasks.
Technical Specifications
Arbitrary Waveform Generation
• Sampling frequency: 100 MS/s
• Vertical resolution: 12 bits
• Waveform memory: Up to 1 M points per channel via removable Compact Flash card
• Maximum stored waveforms: 500 arbitrary waveforms per card
• Waveform definition: Up to 4096 vertical points
• Clock range: 0.1 Hz to 100 MHz
Standard Waveform Functions (per channel)
• Sine, Cosine, Haversine, Havercosine, Square: 1 mHz to 50 MHz
• Triangle, Ramp, Sine(x)/x: 0.1 mHz to 500 kHz
• Pulse waveforms supported
Sequencing & Linking
• Maximum linked segments: 1024 waveforms per sequence
• Loop count per waveform: Up to 32,768 iterations
• Sequence repetition: Up to 1,000,000 cycles or continuous operation
Pulse Generation
• Maximum frequency: 10 MHz
• Pattern precision: 10 ns
• Configurable pulses: Up to 10 per train with user-defined amplitude, width, and delay
Modulation & Signal Manipulation
• Modulation types: AM, Tone Switching, Signal Summing
• Sweep modes: Free-run and triggered sweep capability
• External signal summing between channels supported
Triggering & Synchronization
• Trigger sources: Internal (keyboard, trigger generator) and External (TRIG IN, remote interface)
• Burst modes: Gated and triggered modes included
• Inter-channel triggering: Supported
• External sample clock input: Supported for on-the-fly frequency changes
– Key Features
• True variable clock architecture eliminates DDS jitter
• Unlimited waveform storage via Compact Flash media
• Two independent channels for parallel signal generation
• Phase locking capability for multiple generators
– Typical Applications
Electronics testing, transducer simulation, protocol validation, system characterization, and design verification requiring multi-channel arbitrary waveform generation with precise timing control.
– Compatibility & Integration
External triggering, remote interface control, and multi-generator phase locking enable integration into automated test systems and bench environments.
