The Rigol DG2052 is a dual-channel, 50 MHz function and arbitrary waveform generator purpose-built for electronic design, testing, and educational applications. It combines Rigol’s SiFi II technology with 16-bit vertical resolution and 250 MSa/s sampling to deliver point-by-point arbitrary waveforms with minimal distortion. The instrument integrates 160 built-in arbitrary waveforms, extensive modulation capabilities, and a 4.3-inch color touch interface for rapid signal development and validation.
Technical Specifications
Signal Generation
• Frequency bandwidth: 50 MHz
• Dual independent channels
• Vertical resolution: 16 bits
• Sampling rate: 250 MSa/s
• Arbitrary waveform memory: 16 Mpts per channel
• Frequency stability: ±1 ppm
• Phase noise: −105 dBc/Hz
• Amplitude range: 1 mVpp to 20 Vpp (high impedance); limited to 10 Vpp below 10 MHz, 5 Vpp below 30 MHz, 2.5 Vpp below 60 MHz, and 1 mVpp above 60 MHz
Built-in Waveforms
• Basic types: sine, square, ramp, pulse, noise, DC, dual-tone
• Advanced: PRBS, RS232, sequence
• 160 arbitrary waveforms including Sinc, exponential rise/fall, and domain-specific signals
• Harmonic generation up to 8th order
Modulation & Signal Processing
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, PM
• Digital modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK, PWM
• Sweep and burst functionality
• Waveform sequencing and combine operations
• PC software waveform generation
Frequency Counter
• Counter bandwidth: up to 240 MHz
• Resolution: 7 digits/s
– Key Features
• SiFi II technology ensures accurate arbitrary waveform reproduction with reduced distortion
• 4.3-inch TFT color touch screen with hybrid button interface
• Rack-mountable industrial form factor
– Connectivity
• USB Host and Device
• LAN (LXI Core 2011 Device)
• USB-GPIB functionality
• RS232 serial interface
– Typical Applications
Electronic circuit prototyping, component characterization, educational demonstrations, and signal integrity testing across engineering, medical, and automotive domains.
