Tektronix AWG7051 Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The Tektronix AWG7051 is a single-channel arbitrary waveform generator engineered for signal stimulus in aerospace, defense, communications, and research applications. Operating at 5 GS/s with 10-bit vertical resolution and record lengths up to 64 M points, it delivers complex analog waveforms with exceptional fidelity. The instrument combines 750 MHz bandwidth, sub-100 fs edge timing resolution, and integrated real-time sequencing to support demanding verification, characterization, and debugging workflows. Its integrated PC with Windows XP provides built-in DVD, removable hard drive, LAN, and USB connectivity for seamless peripheral and software integration.

– Technical Specifications

Waveform Generation
• Sampling Rate: 5 GS/s
• Record Length: Up to 64 M points (64,800,000) with Option 01, in multiples of 64
• Vertical Resolution: 10-bit (without marker output) or 8-bit (with two marker outputs)
• Edge Timing Resolution: 100 fs minimum
• Harmonic Distortion: Less than –50 dBc (DC to 2.5 GHz, non-harmonic spurious signals)
• Phase Noise: –90 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (5 GS/s clock, 1 Vpk-pk, 156 MHz)

Output Characteristics
• Arbitrary Waveform Outputs: 1 channel
• Output Voltage Range: 50 mVpk-pk to 2.0 Vpk-pk
• Offset Range: –0.5 V to +0.5 V
• Bandwidth (–3dB): 750 MHz
• Overshoot: Less than 10% at 1.0 Vpk-pk amplitude

Marker Outputs
• Number of Outputs: 2 or 4 variable level marker outputs
• Marker Timing Accuracy: 30 ps p-p total jitter (10⁻¹² BER, typical)
• Rise/Fall Time (20% to 80%): 45 ps
• Delay Control: Up to 300 ps range with 1 ps resolution

Timing and Synchronization
• Inter-channel Skew Control: ±100 ps range, 1 ps resolution
• Output Skew (Direct D/A Mode): <20 ps typical

– Key Features

• Real-time sequencing with infinite loops, jumps, and conditional branches
• Clock generator supporting 10 MS/s to 5 GS/s sampling frequencies
• Offset accuracy: ±(2% of offset ±10 mV) at minimum amplitude with 1 mV resolution

– Typical Applications

• Disk drive read/write stimulus (magnetic/optical) up to 5 Gbps with 2-point/cell or 50 ps timing resolution
• Telecom and data communications signals up to 10 Gbps (binary, pre-/de-emphasis, multi-level logic)
• Wireless communications baseband (I and Q) for RF/IF and wideband testing

– Compatibility & Integration

• Integrated PC with Windows XP operating system
• Built-in DVD, removable hard drive, LAN, and USB connectivity
• Third-party software support