The Wavetek 20 is a function generator that produces sine, triangle, square, pulse, and DC offset waveforms across a 0.002 Hz to 2.1 MHz frequency range. Seven overlapping decade ranges with 1000:1 multiplier per setting enable precise signal generation for circuit analysis, testing, and educational applications. External modulation and sweep capability extends functionality across three decades per range.
Technical Specifications
Waveform Performance
• Sine distortion: Less than 0.5% (100 Hz to 10 kHz)
• Sine harmonics: 34 dB below fundamental at 1 MHz; 26 dB below fundamental at 10 MHz
• Amplitude stability: ±0.2 dB (0.002 Hz to 200 kHz); ±0.5 dB (200 kHz to 2 MHz); ±1.0 dB (1 MHz range)
• Triangle linearity: Greater than 99% to 210 kHz
• Square wave rise/fall time: Less than 150 ns (10 Vp-p into 600 Ω with 100 ns); 50% (pulse widths 20–100 ns); up to 70% (periods >100 ns at <10 MHz); ~50% (periods <100 ns at ≥10 MHz)
• Modes: Normal, delay, double pulse, and sync delay
– Key Features
• Independent frequency range multiplier enabling decade-by-decade control
• Adjustable DC offset capability for biasing applications.
• TTL-level pulse sync output with independently delayed output.
• Vernier controls across pulse width, period, and delay parameters for fine resolution.
– Typical Applications
Circuit characterization, signal monitoring, component testing, and educational signal generation in laboratory and field service environments.
