AWG5200 Series

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The AWG5200 Arbitrary Waveform Generator meets demanding signal generation needs with high signal fidelity and the ability to scale up to 32 or more channels with multi-unit synchronization at an affordable price. Ideal for advanced research, electronic test and radar, and electronic warfare system design and test.

Less Noise. Cleaner Signals.

Cleanest signals, scalability and backwards code compatibility, all at a lower cost per channel.

16 bits of DAC resolution
5 GS/s sample rate
Extremely low noise floor
A scalable, flexible, affordable arbitrary waveform generator.

Introduction

The AWG5200 Arbitrary Waveform generator delivers the industry's best combination of sample rate and vertical resolution at a surprisingly low price. Create real-life environments based on accurate, noise-free signals, and 5 GS/s 16-bit performance that allows for direct generation of signals up to 6 GHz.

A scalable, flexible, affordable arbitrary waveform generator.

Scale efficiently with any setup, with up to 8 channels per unit, low cost per channel, and multi-unit synchronization. The fully-integrated platform allows for faster waveform loading and cleaner RF performance.

Highlights

Simultaneously use up to 8 analog channels, 32 digital and 4 flags
Up to 8 independent channels, multi-unit synchronization
Extremely low noise floor
Smart and affordable with a low base price per channel

AWG5200 arbitrary waveform generator stacked

Overview

The AWG5200 Series arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) leads the way in signal generation by enabling bleeding-edge innovation for engineers and researchers. The AWG5200 Series of AWGs delivers unparalleled signal fidelity coupled with class-leading sample rate and memory depth, giving you the industry's best signal stimulus solution for complex RF baseband signal generation and precision experimental applications. With up to 5 GS/s sample rate (10 GS/s with interpolation) and 16-bit vertical resolution, the AWG5200 Series offers easy generation of complex signals as well as accurate playback of existing captured signals.

Watch this video to see a Tektronix Product Engineer give a walk-through of the AWG's hardware and software capabilities.

Key performance specifications

Sample rates up to 10 GS/s (with 2x interpolation)
2, 4, and 8 channel configurations
-70 dBc spurious free dynamic range
16 bits vertical resolution
2 GSample waveform memory per channel

Key Features

Complete solution for complex RF signal generation in a single boxSimulate real-world analog effects on high speed digital data streams
- Direct generation of signals with carriers up to 4 GHz, removing the need for external RF conversion
Generate high precision RF signals
- Spurious Free Dynamic Range performance better than -70 dBc
Create long complex waveforms without compromising bandwidth
- Up to 2 GSamples of Waveform Memory plays 400 ms of data at 5 GS/s
Synchronize multiple units to achieve a multi-channel high speed AWG

system
Fully operational without external PC
- Built-in display and buttons make it possible to quickly select, edit, play waveforms and trigger on events directly from the AWG front panel
Simulate real-world environments by playing back captured signals
- Waveforms captured with Oscilloscopes or Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers can be played back, edited or re-sampled on the AWG
Smooth transition from simulation to the real-world testing environment
- Waveform vectors imported from third-party tools such as MATLAB

Applications

RF/MW waveform generation for communications and defense electronics testing and development
- Output RF signals directly up to 4 GHz
Leading edge research in electronics, physics & chemistry
- High speed, low jitter signal source generates uniquely specified analog signals, fast pulses, data streams and clocks

Models

Model	Analog Channels	Vertical Resolution	Analog Bandwidth	Max Sample Rate	Configure & Quote
AWG5202	2	16-bit	2 GHz (at -3 dB x)	1.5 KS/s – 10 GS/s (4 GHz)
AWG5204	4	16-bit	2 GHz (at -3 dB x)	1.5 KS/s – 10 GS/s (4 GHz)
AWG5208	8	16-bit	2 GHz (at -3 dB x)	1.5 KS/s – 10 GS/s (4 GHz)
Output Frequency (all Models):	Direct DC Out: 1.5Vp-p Diff /// Direct AC Out: -17 to -5 dBm single-ended, BW 10MHz to 2GHz (standard) /// Amp AC Out: -85 to +10 dBm single-ended, BW 10MHz to 2GHz (option)

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