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TFG3500A Series Arbitrary Function Generator
 
Introduction

The TFG3500A series are arbitrary waveform/function generators with maximum frequency of 10MHz, 20MHz and 40MHz. The TFG3500A series are based on DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) technology providing outstanding performance and system features for basic scientific and industrial requirements.

The 10 bits resolution, 180MSa/s sampling rate, 16k pts memory length, 32 built-in waveforms and 8 user-defined arbitrary waveforms create various waveforms for different needs. A free PC software for USB and RS232 interfaces control, multiple modulations (AM, FM, FSK, ASK), 40 sets memories and multiple-protection designs make TFG3500A series an ideal solution for an accurate and affordable signal source for industrial, scientific research and educational applications.

 
Features
Max. output frequency 10MHz/20MHz/40MHz

2 output channels

3.5-inch TFT LCD display

Direct Digital Synthesis technology (DDS)

Minimum output amplitude: 1mV, Maximum resolution: 1μVpp

Sampling rate 180Msa/s, vertical resolution 10 bits, waveform length 16000 points

32 standard or built-in waveforms, and 8 sets user's defined waveforms in channel B

40 sets panel setting save & recall

Modulations: FM, AM, FSK, PSK

Frequency sweep, amplitude sweep, burst, CHA & CHB ADD functions

Over voltage protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, reverse voltage protection

Numeric keyboard and rotary dial for data input

Standard parts: USB interface, RS-232 interface, 200MHz frequency counter

Optional parts: power amplifier

 
 
Specifications
Model
TFG-3510A
TFG-3520A
TFG-3540A
Frequency range
40μHz~10MHz
40μHz~20MHz
40μHz~40MHz
Waveform (CHA)

Waveform types

Sine, Square, Pulse, DC

Waveform length

4~16000 points

Amplitude resolution

10 bits

Sampling rate

180MSa/s

Harmonic distortion

≥50dBc (≤1MHz)        ≥45dBc (≤10MHz)

≥40dBc (≤20MHz)       ≥30dBc (≤40MHz)

Sine wave total distortion

≤0.1% (20Hz~200kHz)

Pulse & Square wave

Rise/fall time: ≤20ns, Overshoot: ≤5%

Square wave duty cycle

50.0%
Frequency (CHA)

Frequency range

Sine
40μHz~10MHz
40μHz~20MHz
40μHz~40MHz
Square
40μHz~10MHz
40μHz~20MHz
40μHz~20MHz
Pulse
40μHz~10MHz
40μHz~10MHz
40μHz~10MHz
Internal standard freq: Temperature compensation 26MHz
Resolution
40μHz (40μHz~2kHz); 40mHz (>2kHz)
Accuracy
±(5×10-5+40mHz)
Stability
±1×10-6 /3hours (small TCXO)
Pulse (CHA)
Duty ratio
1%~99% (frequency ≤1MHz)
10%~99% (frequency ≤10MHz)
Amplitude (CHA)

Amplitude range

1mVpp~20Vpp (high impedance)

Max. resolution
1uVpp (high impedance)
Accuracy
±1%+1mV rms (high impedance, RMS, frequency 1kHz)
Stability
±0.5% /3hours
Flatness
±5% (frequency <5MHz)     ±10% (frequency <10MHz)
±20% (frequency >10MHz)

Output impedance

50Ω
Sine wave amplitude setting range (50Ω)
1mVpp~10Vpp, when output frequency ≤10MHz
1mVpp~7Vpp, when output frequency ≤40MHz
Amplitude setting range (high impedance)
1mVpp~20Vpp, when output frequency ≤10MHz
1mVpp~14Vpp, when output frequency ≤40MHz
DC Offset (CHA)
Offset range

(offset+0.5×peak-to-peak amplitude) ≤2mVdc×attenuation coefficient

(when peak-to-peak amplitude ≤4, auto attenuation)

(offset+0.5×peak-to-peak amplitude) ≤10mVdc×attenuation coefficient

(when peak-to-peak amplitude ≥4, auto attenuation)
Max. resolution

20mV (high impedance)

Accuracy
±(1%+20mV) (amplitude ≤4Vpp)
Sweep (CHA)
Sweep type
Frequency sweep, amplitude sweep
Sweep range

Free to set starting point and end point

Sweep step

Higher than any value of the resolution

Sweep rate
100ms~600s/step

Sweep direction

Up, Down, Up-Down
Sweep mode
Linearity, logarithmic
Control mode
Auto sweep or manual sweep

Frequency Modulation (FM) (CHA)

Carrier waveform

Sine wave or square wave, with frequency same as master waveform

Modulating mode

Internal or external

Modulating signal

40 types internal waveforms or external signals

Modulating signal frequency

40mHz~50kHz

Frequency Modulation (FM) (CHA)

FM deviation
0%~20%

External signal input amplitude

20Vpp (-10V~+10V)
External FM
carrier frequency accuracy ≤10-3, modulation error ≤ ±20%

Amplitude Modulation (AM) (CHA)

Carrier waveform

Sine wave or square wave, with frequency same as master waveform

Modulating mode

Internal or external

Modulating signal

40 types internal waveforms or external signals

Modulating signal frequency

40mHz~50kHz
Distortion
≤2%

Modulating depth

0%~120%

Relative modulating error

≤±5%

External signal input amplitude

20Vpp (-10V~+10V)
Shift Keying (CHA)
FSK

Free to set carrier waveform frequency and hopping frequency

PSK

Hopping phase: 0~360°, resolution: 11.25°

Control mode
Internal

Alternative rate

10ms~60s

CHB output Characteristics

Waveform

Waveforms: 32 types waveforms, including Sine, Square, Triangle, saw tooth, ladder, etc.

           And 8 types of user's defined waveforms

Length: 1024 points       Amplitude resolution: 8 bits       Sampling rate : 100Msa/s
Frequency
Sine: 10mHz~1MHz, other waveforms: 10mHz~50kHz
Resolution : 40mHz       Accuracy: ±(1×10-5+40mHz)
Amplitude

Amplitude range : 100mVpp~20Vpp (high impedance)

Amplitude resolution : Max.2mVpp

Output impedance : 50Ω

Harmonics (CHB is used as the harmonic signal of CHA)

Harmonic Time: 0.1~250.0 times
Harmonic Frequency <1MHz
Phase Adjustment: 1 degree/step
Burst
CHB signal is used as burst signal
Frequency of CHB: 40mHz~1MHz
Burst Frequency: 30mHz~50kHz
Burst Count: 1~65000 cycles
Burst Mode: continuous burst, single burst, external burst
Frequency counter

Testing frequency range

1Hz~200MHz

Input signal amplitude

100mVpp~20Vpp

Low pass filter

Cut off frequency 100kHz

Testing time
10ms~60.0s
General

Operation characteristics

Key operation for all functions, menu display, rotary dial adjustment
Display
Display: TFT
Language: English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Power Requirements
Power Requirements: AC220V (1±10%) / AC110V (1±10%)
Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz(1±5%)
Power Consumption: <45VA

Environmental condition

Temperature: 0 ~ 40℃, Humidity: <80%
Standard accessories

Power cord ×1, Operation manual ×1, Software CD ×1, USB cable ×1, RS-232 cable ×1, BNC-BNC cable ×1, Test lead ×1

Dimension
415×295×195mm
Weight
4kg