The Fluke/Wavetek/Datron 1396 is a 50 MHz arbitrary waveform synthesizer engineered as a single-slot C-size VXIbus module for flexible signal generation across test and measurement applications. It combines standard function generator capabilities with user-defined arbitrary waveform creation, delivering 12-bit vertical resolution and support for up to 131,072 waveform points (524,288 optional). SCPI compatibility enables dynamic instrument configuration and simplified programming.
## Technical Specifications
**Waveform Generation**
• Arbitrary waveforms: 12-bit resolution, 5 to 131,072 points (524,288 optional), up to 50 MS/s sampling
• Standard waveforms: sine to 20 MHz, square to 25 MHz, triangle/ramp/haversine/random/(sin x)/x/DC from 1 mHz to 2 MHz
• Linked sequencing: up to 4096 segments with loop counts from 1 to 1,048,576 or continuous operation
• Independently programmable segment frequencies as integer divisors of master sampling rate
• Trigger-based or continuous sequence start; Word Serial command or trigger event advance conditions
**Frequency and Timing**
• Master clock: 50 MHz in CW mode with internal clock
• Raster mode: mantissa 25 MHz to 50 MHz with 5-digit resolution
• Built-in frequency sweep and frequency list function for custom sweep/hop sequences
• Internal CLK10 signal drives frequency synthesizer and trigger timer
**Amplitude and Output**
• Main output into 50Ω: 15 mV to 15 Vp-p; into >10 kΩ: 30 mV to 30 Vp-p
• Output impedance: 50Ω nominal; protected to ±20 Vdc
• Amplitude and offset resolution: 3.5 digits; accuracy: ±1% of setting
• DC offset range: ±7.5 V into 50Ω, ±15 V into >10 kΩ (peak + offset ≤ 7.5 V into 50Ω)
• Filtering: 20 MHz 4-pole Bessel and 20 MHz 7-pole 6-zero elliptic
**Modulation & Outputs**
• AM and suppressed carrier modulation with internal or external modulation input
• 16-bit digital output
## Key Features
• SCPI programming interface for rapid integration
• Flexible sequence and loop control up to 4096 linked segments
• High-resolution arbitrary waveform capability with optional extended memory
• Integrated sweep and frequency-list functions
## Typical Applications
• Component and subsystem functional testing
• Analog filter characterization
• Signal simulation and modulation testing
## Compatibility & Integration
VXIbus C-size single-slot module with SCPI command set for integration into automated test systems.
