Description
When one device under test needs many coordinated stimuli, a single-channel source runs out of room. The Tektronix AWG5208 waveform generator plays back eight analog channels from one chassis. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, and it quotes the configuration you request.
Eight channels in one instrument
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog output channels | 8 |
| Maximum sample rate | 5 GS/s; up to 10 GS/s with 2x interpolation |
| Nominal vertical resolution | 16 bits with no markers active |
| Waveform memory | 2 Gsamples per channel |
| Marker outputs | 32 total; up to 4 per channel |
| Analog bandwidth | 2 GHz (-3 dB), subject to output path and settings |
Markers, resolution and interpolation
Markers can trigger or coordinate other instruments. However, each enabled marker lowers the available analog resolution, so you trade one against the other. Interpolation needs care too, because a 10 GS/s figure with 2x interpolation is not the same as a native waveform sample rate. Therefore read the datasheet before you compare it with another source.
Using the Tektronix AWG5208 waveform generator in practice
First, prepare each waveform with the sample clock, duration, amplitude and output mode. Then connect every analog output to the device under test through a suitable cable and termination. Next, route the response to an oscilloscope or analyzer. Add a marker to a compatible trigger input when you need to line up other gear. Finally, use attenuation or isolation that matches the circuit.
Which projects call for eight outputs
Receiver development often needs several stimuli at once, and so does multichannel electronics evaluation. Laboratory signal emulation fits the same pattern. A rental suits a development sprint that peaks for a few weeks, while a purchase suits a lab where the generator stays busy all year.
How to request the Tektronix AWG5208 waveform generator
SMK Vietnam lists this generator for Lost in HCM, which supplies it. Please request a quote from Lost in HCM and list the signals, options, accessories and delivery needs. Related models appear under waveform and function generators. The Tektronix website carries series information, and you can contact SMK Vietnam for help.
AWG5208 questions
Is the resolution always 16 bits?
No. It is nominal 16 bits with no markers active, so it drops as you enable markers.
What does 10 GS/s refer to?
It applies with 2x interpolation, while the maximum sample rate without it is 5 GS/s.
How much waveform memory does each channel have?
Each channel has 2 Gsamples, so each channel can hold long waveforms.
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