Picotest G5100A Waveform Generator

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Model	Description
G5100A	G5100A Waveform Generator
G5100AGC	G5100A Waveform Generator with built-in GPIB

 

The new Picotest G5100A Waveform Generator uses direct digital synthesis (DDS) techniques to create a stable, accurate output signal for clean, low distortion sine waves. The G5100A offers 10 standard waveforms and user defined arbitrary waveforms with 14 bits resolution. It also provides you 16 bits pattern out and a synchronized clock. Moreover, the external frequency reference lets you synchronize to an external 10 MHz clock. The G5100A has intuitive panel operation; the menu is structured and convenient. All shortcut keys are fast and easy to access. The G5100A provides you the flexibility to create the waveforms you need. Also you can store up to 4 waveforms (4 x 256K points) in nonvolatile memory.

Key Features and Specifications

• Controls use optically coupled knobs
• Standard Waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, DC
• Built-in Arbitrary: exponential rise/fall, Neg. Ramp, Sin (x)/x, Cardiac
• Sine Frequency Range: 1µHz to 50MHz
• Square Frequency Range: 1µHz to 25MHz
• Ramp Triangle Frequency Range: 1µHz to 200kHz
• Pulse Frequency Range: 500µ to 10MHz
• Pulse Width (period <10s): 20ns minimum, 10ns resolution
• Noise Bandwidth: 20MHz typical
• Arbitrary Frequency range: 1µHz to 10MHz
• Waveform Length: 256K points max.
• Vertical Resolution: 14 bits (including sign)
• Sample Rate: 125 MS/s
• Interface: USB, LAN and GPIB

Easy-To-Use Functions

• Internal modulations of AM, FM, PM (PSK), FSK & PWM for waveform adjustment.
• Built-in linear and logarithmic sweeps from 1ms to 500 s.
• The burst mode has a selectable number of cycles per period of time.
• Using remote control via USB, LAN and GPIB interface.
• The programmability by SCPI commands under the remote control connection.
• Precise phase adjustments and calibrations can be done from the front panel or via a PC.

User Friendly Operation

The front-panel operation of G5100A is simple and user friendly. Users can enter all functions with a single key or two, and use knob or numeric keypad to adjust frequency, amplitude, offset and other parameters. Otherwise, users can also directly input voltage values in Vpp, Vrms, dBm or high & low levels. Timing parameters can be entered in Hertz (Hz) or second. Users can easily use the following functions.

Functions and Waveforms

The Picotest G5100A 50 MHz Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator can create stable, precise, clean and low distortion sine waves by using DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) Technology. With fast rise and fall times up to 25 MHz for square waves and 200 KHz for linear ramp waves , the G5100A also can reach users demand on waveforms. It can also generate variable-edge-time pulses up to 10 MHz. With variable period, pulse width and amplitude the G5100A is perfectly suited to applications requiring a flexible pulse signal.

Pulse Generation

If a unique Waveform is needed, the G5100-A can generate variable-edge-time pulses up to 10 MHz. With variable period, pulse width and amplitude the G5100A is perfectly suited to applications requiring a flexible pulse signal.

Custom Waveform Generation

The G5100A can generate complex custom waveforms. With 14-bit resolution and a 125 MSa/s sampling rate, the G5100A gives users the flexibility to create waveforms. It also allows users to store up to 5 waveforms, 4 (4 x 256k Points) in nonvolatile memory and 1 in volatile memory.

The G5100A’s Waveform Editor Software allows users to create, edit and download complex waveform. In addition, by using the software, users can retrieve waveforms from Agilent MSO 8104 oscilloscope.

Support External Freq. Synchronization

The G5100A’s external frequency reference allows users to synchronize an external 10MHz clock to another G5100A, or to any other unit which can support 10MHz frequency-input function.

Data Transmission via Pattern Out

The WavePatt software adheres to the waveform editor. It allows users to create and store 16-bit data in the G5100A’s nonvolatile or volatile memory. Then, according to application purposes, users can transmit data via Pattern Out, located in the rear panel.

If you're not satisfied with this product or it doesn't work for your measurement setup, you can return this product for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

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One (1) Year Manufacturer's Warranty

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

• Warranty: PICOTEST CORP. guarantees that this product meets its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory.
  Under proper installation it should work as expected.
• Warranty Period: This equipment is warranted against defects in material and manufacturing for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Signal Edge Solutions is responsible for necessary repairs as long as the product can be proved to be defective.
  For warranty service or repair this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Signal Edge Solutions. Please contact your local service representative.
• Excluded Items: This warranty does not include consumptive parts such as fuses, buttons and relays. Neither does this warranty cover
  defects caused by improper installation, improper or insufficient maintenance, unauthorized modification, improper operation, ignorance of environmental specifications or improper software or interfacing.
• Remarks:
• No other warranty is expressed or implied, except for the above mentioned.
• The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Signal Edge Solutions shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages.

Limitation of warranty

• Our warranties do not cover any damage resulting from unauthorized modification or misuse.
• Unless mentioned elsewhere in this document, our warranty does not apply to fuses, probes, and problems arising from normal wear or your abnormal operations.
• Our warranties do not apply on any direct, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
• The above warranties are exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied. Signal Edge Solutionsdisclaims any implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, and FITNESS for any particular reasons.