The Wavetek 136 is a versatile functional generator engineered for electronic testing, calibration, and signal development across laboratory and integration environments. It delivers stable, accurate waveform generation from 1 Hz to 2 MHz with voltage-controlled frequency and amplitude programming, making it suitable for system validation, prototype testing, and precision measurement applications requiring multi-waveform capability and external control integration.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Waveform Generation
• Frequency range: 1 Hz to 2 MHz (dial accuracy ±2% of full scale)
• Frequency vernier: one turn provides 1% of full scale adjustment
• Voltage-controlled generator (VCG) range: 0.008 Hz to 1 MHz with 0–5 V DC input
• VCG linearity: ±0.1% frequency vs. input voltage
• VCG bandwidth: 100 kHz
• Self-modulation fixed sine output extends range to 4 MHz
Waveforms & Distortion
• Available waveforms: sine, square, triangle
• Square wave rise/fall time: <100 ns
• Time symmetry: ±1% (through ×100K range)
• Sine wave distortion: 1 Vp-p square wave (600 Ω impedance)
• Voltage-controlled amplitude (VCA): 40 dB linear range, 4 MHz bandwidth
Stability
• Short-term stability: ±0.05% (10 minutes)
• Long-term stability: ±0.25% (24 hours)
Power
• Input: 105–125 V or 200–250 V, 50–400 Hz
– Key Features
• DC or AC external frequency programming via 0–5 V control signal
• 1000:1 frequency deviation range through VCG
• Bipolar voltage-controlled amplitude with linear response
• Precision dial and vernier for manual frequency tuning
• Separate sync output for trigger and timing applications
– Typical Applications
• Functional verification and prototype characterization
• Precision calibration of measurement instruments
• System integration testing requiring external signal control
• Circuit design validation across audio, RF, and instrumentation domains
– Compatibility & Integration
External control via standard 0–5 V analog signals enables seamless integration with automated test systems, data acquisition platforms, and feedback-controlled measurement setups. Dual power input options support global laboratory deployment.
