The Tektronix AWG4162 is a 2-channel arbitrary waveform generator delivering precise signal generation up to 2.5 GS/s with 14-bit vertical resolution. Built for engineers developing complex waveforms in communications, aerospace, and defense, it generates everything from standard waveforms to fully custom signals with output frequencies reaching 600 MHz and bandwidth to 750 MHz.
Technical Specifications
• Channels: 2 analog channels
• Sampling Rate: 100 S/s to 2.5 GS/s variable; up to 2.5 GS/s maximum
• Vertical Resolution: 14 bits
• Waveform Memory: 1 MSa standard per channel; optional 16 Mpts, 32 Mpts, or 64 Mpts per channel
• Analog Bandwidth: Up to 750 MHz
• Maximum Output Frequency: 600 MHz (sine, DDS mode)
• Output Amplitude: Up to 5 Vp-p into 50 Ω load
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω single-ended, 100 Ω differential
• Spurious Free Dynamic Range: < −60 dBc or 60 dBu
• Jitter: Less than 20 ps peak-to-peak total jitter
• Skew: Less than 20 ps typical between (+) and (−) outputs (Direct mode, Normal operation)
– Key Features
• Dual Operation Modes: Basic mode (AFG/DDS) with fixed sampling clock generates sine, square, pulse, ramp, noise, and DC waveforms. Advanced mode (AWG) supports DDS and arbitrary generation with adjustable sampling rate.
• Flexible Waveform Creation: User-defined formulas, imported files, or direct drawing. Import from Tektronix oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or third-party software like Matlab. ArbExpress software for creation and transfer; RFXpress for RF/IF/IQ and radar signal generation.
• Complex Sequencing: Up to 16,384 sequence entries with repeat counts from 1 to 2,097,151 or infinite. Supports repeat, multi-trigger wait, multi-event wait, and jump commands. Selectable synchronous or asynchronous jump timing. Multi-sequence mode allows independent channel operation with separate sequences and sampling clocks.
• Output Flexibility: Direct DAC mode (750 MHz, differential), AC-coupled mode (750 MHz, single-ended for RF), or amplified mode (400 MHz, differential, up to 5 Vp-p). Per-channel output relay control.
• Optional Digital Outputs: 16-bit or 32-bit digital channels at up to 1.25 Gb/s with 32 Mbit waveform length per channel.
– Typical Applications
• Communications signal testing and development
• Aerospace and defense applications requiring custom signal generation
• RF/IF/IQ signal simulation
• Radar signal development
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports direct integration with Tektronix measurement instruments and third-party software environments via ArbExpress and RFXpress toolsets.
