The Teledyne LeCroy T3AFG80 is a 2-channel arbitrary waveform generator delivering 80 MHz bandwidth with 1.2 GSa/s sampling rate and 16-bit vertical resolution. Purpose-built for high-fidelity signal generation, it employs proprietary TrueArb and EasyPulse techniques to produce low-jitter arbitrary, square, and pulse waveforms that overcome traditional DDS limitations. The instrument combines 8 Mpts/Ch memory depth, 80 dB dynamic range, and independent control of rise/fall times (8.4 ns to 22.4 s) to support demanding design validation and test scenarios across RF, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 80 MHz
• Sampling Rate: 1.2 GSa/s
• Channels: 2 independent
• Vertical Resolution: 16-bit
• Memory Depth: 8 Mpts/Ch
• Dynamic Range: 80 dB
• Arbitrary Waveform Length: 8 to 8M points
• Built-in Waveforms: 196 arbitrary waveforms
• Output Impedance: 50Ω
– Key Features
• Waveform Generation: Sine, square, ramp, pulse, noise, DC plus user-defined arbitrary waveforms
• Sine Output: 1 μHz to 80 MHz frequency range with minimal spurious artifacts at 60 MHz, 0 dBm
• Square Wave Range: 1 μHz to 25 MHz
• Pulse Capability: Variable duty cycle with independently settable rise/fall times
• Noise Generation: 20 MHz to 120 MHz bandwidth
• Modulation Modes: AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, FSK, ASK, PSK, PWM
• Sweep Functions: Linear and logarithmic sweep in up/down directions
• Burst Modes: N-cycle and gated burst with internal, external, or manual triggering
• Frequency Counter: 8-digit resolution precision measurement
• DC Output: Up to ±10 V into high-impedance load or ±5 V into 50Ω load
• Output Amplitude: Up to 20 Vpp (high-Z, ≤20 MHz); 10 Vpp (high-Z, >20 MHz); 10 Vpp (50Ω, ≤20 MHz); 5 Vpp (50Ω, >20 MHz)
– Typical Applications
Arbitrary waveform generation for analog and digital circuit characterization, signal integrity testing, modulation analysis, and complex pulse train development requiring high time-domain fidelity and low jitter performance.
– Compatibility & Integration
User-selectable output load configuration (high impedance or 50Ω) maintains amplitude accuracy across different test setups. Supports storage and recall of custom waveforms.
