The Wavetek 1001 is a versatile function generator that produces sine, square, triangle, ramp, and sync pulse waveforms across a frequency range of 0.008 Hz to 1 MHz. It serves electronic testing, troubleshooting, and educational applications requiring precision waveform generation with flexible output control.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 0.008 Hz to 1 MHz
Output Amplitude:
• Sine and Triangle: Up to 32.5 Vp-p into 50 Ω (configurable for 600 Ω)
• Fixed amplitude (Sine/Triangle): 5 Vp-p at 600 Ω output impedance
• Fixed amplitude (Square): 1 Vp-p at 50 Ω with 5 ns max rise/fall time
• Programmed output (Square): 10 mV to 10 Vp-p across 3 ranges; 100 mA short-circuit current
DC Offset: Adjustable; example configuration +2.5 V with 5 Vp-p output
Output Impedance: 50 Ω or 600 Ω depending on configuration; 50% impedance for programmed outputs
Frequency Stability:
• Short-term: ±0.1%
• Long-term: ±1.0%
Distortion (Sine Wave):
• <0.5% from 0.005 Hz to 10 kHz
• <1.0% from 10 kHz to 100 kHz
• <2.0% from 100 kHz to 1 MHz
Distortion (Triangle Wave): <1% for harmonics below 1 MHz
Square Wave Performance:
• Tilt: <0.1%
• Overshoot and ringing: <1% below 10 MHz; <5% above 10 MHz
• Rise/fall time: 5 ns (1 Vp-p), 15 ns (10 Vp-p), 100 ns max (programmed output)
Sync Pulse Output: ≥−10 V into open circuit; <5 µsec duration
VCG (Voltage Controlled Generator) Input:
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ
• Input voltage for 20:1 frequency ratio: 4.75 V
• Bandwidth: 100 kHz
• Linearity: ±0.1% frequency vs. input voltage
Operating Temperature Range: Specifications valid at 25°C ±5°C; derate by factor of 2 for 0°C to 55°C operation
– Key Features
• Adjustable amplitude and DC offset per waveform
• Contact closure control for frequency and function selection
• BCD code input for programmable frequency selection
• Trigger and gate inputs support single-cycle or multi-cycle generation
• Standard coaxial (BNC) output connectors
– Typical Applications
Component characterization, circuit validation, educational demonstrations, and signal path analysis across audio and low-frequency RF domains.
– Compatibility & Integration
VCG input enables external frequency modulation. Remote control via contact closure and BCD code input accommodates both manual and automated test environments.
