Tektronix AWG70001B Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Overview

The Tektronix AWG70001B is a cutting-edge 1-channel arbitrary waveform generator representing the latest advancement in sample rate, signal fidelity, and waveform memory. With up to 50 GS/s sample rate and 10-bit vertical resolution, this instrument delivers the industry's best signal stimulus solution for creation of ideal, distorted, and real-life signals. The AWG70001B is ideal for design, testing, and validation of complex components, systems, and advanced research applications.

Key Features

• Sample rates up to 50 GS/s with 10-bit vertical resolution (8, 9, or 10 bits selectable)
• Waveform memory up to 32 GSamples for extended playback (640 ms at 50 GS/s)
• Spurious Free Dynamic Range better than -80 dBc
• Direct generation of wideband signals with carriers up to 20 GHz, eliminating need for external RF conversion
• Advanced modulation support via RF Generic, Radar, Multitone, OFDM, and Environment plug-ins
• Radar signal generation with LFM, Barker codes, step FM, and custom modulation types
• Fully operational without external PC; built-in display and controls for waveform selection and editing
• Seamless integration with MATLAB, Excel, and third-party simulation tools
• LXI Class C compliance with web-based interface for remote control
• Sequencer with Streaming ID for direct network interface control
• Multi-unit synchronization via optional Synchronization Hub

Applications

• Wideband RF/microwave signal generation for communications and defense electronics
• Validation and compliance testing of high-speed silicon and communications devices
• Coherent optical research with high Baud rate baseband signals for optical transmission
• Advanced radar signal generation and testing with complex pulse sequences
• Environmental signal generation simulating worst-case multi-signal scenarios (WiMAX, WiFi, GSM, LTE, etc.)
• Leading-edge research in electronics, physics, and chemistry requiring high-speed, low-jitter signal sources