The Tektronix AWG7102 is a dual-channel arbitrary waveform generator delivering high-fidelity signal stimulus for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and semiconductor test environments. It generates complex waveforms—from ideal signals to real-world distortions, glitches, and anomalies—with up to 10 GS/s sample rate, 5.8 GHz output bandwidth, and direct RF carrier generation to 5 GHz. The instrument combines 10-bit vertical resolution, 64 M point record length per channel, and timing control down to 100 fs, enabling engineers to verify and characterize sophisticated electronic designs with precision.
Technical Specifications
• Sample Rate: 10 GS/s standard; 20 GS/s interleaved (Option 06)
• Vertical Resolution: 10-bit (no markers) or 8-bit (two marker outputs)
• Record Length: Up to 64 M points per channel (Option 01 extends from 32 M to 64 M)
• Output Channels: 2 arbitrary waveform channels
• Marker Outputs: 2 or 4 variable-level outputs
• Output Voltage: 50 mVpk-pk to 2.0 Vpk-pk
• Rise/Fall Time: 45 ps (20% to 80%)
• Jitter: Typically 20 ps p-p (arbitrary outputs) and 30 ps p-p (marker outputs) at 10^-12 BER
• Interchannel Skew: ±100 ps range, 1 ps resolution
• Marker Delay Control: Up to 300 ps, 1 ps resolution
• Edge Timing Shift: 100 fs resolution
• RF Bandwidth: Up to 5.8 GHz output
• Carrier Frequency: Direct generation to 5 GHz
– Key Features
• Real-time sequencing with infinite loops, jumps, and conditional branches
• Multilevel signal generation (4PAM, SATA OOB 3-level)
• Pre/de-emphasized waveform capability
• Waveform import from MATLAB, MathCAD, Excel
• Large color touchscreen display
• Integrated PC with Windows XP, DVD, removable hard drive, LAN, USB
– Typical Applications
• Radar and UWB signal generation
• Wide-bandwidth and fast-edge signal characterization
• Protocol and standards verification
• Component and subsystem testing
– Compatibility & Integration
Network-capable with standard LAN and USB connectivity for waveform loading and instrument control.
