Description
A bench test often needs one steady signal and a scope to watch what the circuit does with it. The Tektronix AFG31251 function generator covers the first half with a single output that reaches 250 MHz. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so you can choose the route that fits the project.
Specifications of the Tektronix AFG31251 function generator
- One output channel into a 50 Ω output impedance.
- Sine output from 1 μHz to 250 MHz.
- A maximum sample rate of 2 GS/s with 14-bit vertical resolution.
- Advanced-mode memory of 16 Mpoints per channel.
- An optional 128 Mpoints per channel upgrade, which stays out unless the quote names it.
- A 9-inch touchscreen plus front-panel controls.
One channel, one clear job
With a single output, setup on the Tektronix AFG31251 function generator stays simple. You pick the waveform, the load setting, the amplitude and the offset, and then you enable the output. However, amplitude limits change with frequency and waveform, so read the datasheet before you push a high-frequency signal into a sensitive input.
Typical bench uses
Filters, amplifiers and sensor interfaces all respond well to a repeatable stimulus, so they suit this unit. Connect the output to the circuit input with a suitable coaxial cable. Then probe the circuit output and watch it on an oscilloscope. The same routine works for low-voltage circuits in teaching labs and for production checks.
Keep this setup away from mains or high-voltage switching circuits. Confirm grounding, termination and signal limits in the manuals first.
Rent for a project or buy for the bench
A short product launch, an audit or a student term suits a rental, while a lab that runs the same tests every week suits a purchase. If your tests need two related signals, ask Lost in HCM about the two-channel AFG31252 instead.
Next step with Lost in HCM
SMK Vietnam lists this unit for Lost in HCM, which supplies it and writes the quote. Request a quote from Lost in HCM and describe your application, accessories and delivery needs. Related models sit under waveform and function generators. The maker publishes series details on the Tektronix website, and you can contact SMK Vietnam for help.
AFG31251 questions
How many outputs does the AFG31251 have?
One. The AFG31252 is the model to ask about when a test needs two outputs.
Is the extra waveform memory included?
Not unless the quote says so. The standard advanced-mode memory is 16 Mpoints per channel, and 128 Mpoints is an upgrade.
What controls does it use?
A 9-inch touchscreen and front-panel controls.
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