Saelig has introduced the AG051 and AG051F single-channel multifunction generators, which combine arbitrary-waveform and function generation using advanced direct digital synthesizer (DDS) technology to provide stable, precise, low-distortion signals at up to 5 MHz. With a 125-MS/s sample rate and 14-bit vertical resolution, the AG051 and AG051F have a 64-MB memory for precise generation of five basic waveforms (sine/square/pulse/ramp/noise) and 45 built-in arbitrary waveforms at up to 20 Vpp. They can create user-defined, editable waveforms, 5-MHz square or pulse waveforms, and up to 1-MHz linear ramp waveforms. The AG051F version also provides modulation capabilities (AM/FM/PM/FSK/log-lin sweep/burst).
With the AG051F’s frequency sweep mode, the generator can step from a start frequency to a stop frequency at a specified sweep rate generated by sine, square, or ramp waveforms. An external modulation input is also provided. An integrated help function shows descriptions of single functions and step-by-step instructions for operational tasks.
The user-friendly panel layout features a 4″ 480×320-pixel TFT color LCD. Menu navigation is intuitive, and the graphical interface ensures that all functions and parameters are within easy reach. A USB communication interface is provided on the AG051 and AG051F for SCPI-compatible configuration or arbitrary waveform loading. The provided PC communication software allows remote setting of the instrument’s parameters and output, and allows the PC’s display to synchronously mimic the screen on the waveform generator.
The instruments are manufactured by Owon and housed in a 9.25″ x 4.3″ x 11.6″ bench-top enclosure are available now from Saelig at under $200.
