Advanced arbitrary waveform generator series now available

Saelig Company, Inc. now offers Siglent’s SDG7000A series of dual-independent-channel arbitrary waveform generators with up to 1GHz bandwidth, 5Gsa/s sampling, 14-bit vertical resolution, and a memory depth of 512Mpts. Arbitrary waveforms are generated with sample rates from 0.01Sa/s to 2.5GSa/s and vector signals at 500MSa/s. Various test signals can be generated, comprising CW, pulse, noise, PRBS patterns, and 16-bit digital bus patterns. The optional digital bus feature creates 16-bit LVTTL or LVDS output with a bit rate of 1ubps to 1Gbps. Combining analog channels with the digital bus creates synchronous mixed-signal outputs for complex test situations.

Pulse waveforms may have a minimum width of 1ns and a minimum edge of 500ps pulse with low jitter, the rise/fall edge being independently and finely adjustable. The series also supports complex signals, including modulation, lin/log sweep and burst, and dual-channel copying/coupling/tracking and superposition. The outputs can be differential or single-ended, and the 24Vpp analog output can add a ±12VDC offset to offer a maximum output range of ±24V (48V). This large output swing can eradicate the requirement for external power amplifiers and expand the scope of suitable applications. Phase locking can align the phases of both outputs.

The three models are the SDG7000A series: SDG7032A (350MHz), SDG7052A (500MHz), and SDG7102A (1GHz). Optional vector signal generation includes modulation modes such as ASK, PSK, FSK, and QAM, while the accompanying EasyIQ software helps with vector signal creation and editing. All models also include a high-precision Frequency Counter. Instrument control is simplified by the 5" capacitive touchscreen, external mouse and keyboard support, and remote web server operation.

The series supports up to 1024 arbitrary wave segments, each of which may be set with a maximum of 65535 repetitions. When switching between segments, the output seamlessly moves from the last point of the previous segment to the first point of the next segment without generating an idle level, suiting the series for applications with challenging necessities for waveform switching.