Waveform Generators

Product Information

Available in rack mount and benchtop versions, these state-of-the-art waveform generators are based on standard PCI, PXI, LXI, VXI, and USB technologies. With models from 50 Megasamples to 2.3 Gigasamples, our customizable waveform generators deliver easy-to-use, cost-effective solutions.

Beyond the technology, smooth your implementation with the help of our applications team. We're available to work in partnership with you to customize and implement the perfect waveform generator solution for your application. 

We offer several classes of waveform generators for any application.

PXI Waveform Generators

A new class of PXI instruments for powerful, compact wave generation. 

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VXI Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Field-proven instruments ideal for VXI test stimulus generation from Astronics.

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Product Information

Formerly offered under the brand name of Racal Instruments, these waveform generators deliver performance, versatility, and a compact size in a single-slot VXIbus format. 

Select your solution from the models below.

3100M

• VXI, single slot
• Channel(s): Single/dual
• Memory: 512K/1M
• Analog bandwidth: 100 MHz 
• Megasamples: 250 Ms/s
• Resolution: 4 digits
• Output amplitude: 25 mV to 32 V p-p

Datasheet

3151B

• VXI, single slot
• Channel(s): Single
• Memory: 512K/1M
• Analog bandwidth: 50 MHz 
• Megasamples: 250 Ms/s
• Resolution: 4 digits
• Output amplitude: 20 mV to 32 V p-p

Datasheet
Manual

3152B

• VXI, single slot
• Channel(s): Single
• Memory: 512K/1M
• Analog bandwidth: 50 MHz 
• Megasamples: 50 Ms/s
• Resolution: 4 digits
• Output amplitude: 25 mV to 32 V p-p

Datasheet
Manual

3156C

• VXI, single slot
• Channel(s): Dual
• Memory: 1M
• Analog bandwidth: 100 MHz 
• Megasamples: 250 Ms/s
• Resolution: 11 digits
• Output amplitude: 20 mV to 32 V p-p

Datasheet

3164

• VXI, single slot
• Channel(s): Dual/Quad
• Memory: 1M
• Analog bandwidth: 25 MHz 
• Megasamples: 125 Ms/s
• Resolution: 3.5 digits
• Output amplitude: 6 mV to 32 V p-p

Datasheet
Manual

3172

• Waveform Generator and Pulse and Timing Generator in one
• VXI, single slot
• Memory: 1M
• 200 MS/s, 22 Vpk-pk or 20 Vpk arbitrary waveforms
• Dual 50 MHz, 22 Vpk-pk or 20 Vpk pulse generator
• Trigger delays up to 10 s with 10 ps resolution
• Register- or message-based VXIbus or LAN operation
• Built-in waveforms: Triangle, Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Arbitrary, and DC

Datasheet
User Manual

Driver Downloads

3152 Arbitrary Waveform Generator 
32-bit Windows (NT/XP/Vista/Windows 7) 
driver (922339 rev:h)
Note: This can be used to control the 3151A driver.

3153 Arbitrary Waveform Generator
32-bit Windows (NT/XP/Vista/Windows 7) 
driver (921602 rev: d)

Product Information

Inject new life into VXI-based systems or design the test system of the future. It's all easy with PXI instruments that deliver advanced functionality to reduce your cost of test.

Some of these products were developed in collaboration with National Instruments and sold through their networks. See below for details.

PXIe-1209 Pulse Pattern Generator

Gain high performance at high resolution with this 2-channel, 100 MHz generator for dual independent pulse generation.

The PXIe-1209 is a fully programmable dual pulse generator with pulse timing granularity as fine as 10 ps at repetition rates up to 100 MHz. Both channels are fully independent and offer full control over pulse delay, double pulse spacing (when double pulse mode is used), width and period. Front panel trigger inputs with software programmable thresholds as well as PXI backplane triggering are provided for each channel.

Key features include:

• Dual independent analog pulse generators to 100 MHz
• PXI replacement for analog pulse generators up to 100 MHz
• Ultra-low trigger jitter
• Timing resolution as fine as 10 picoseconds for delay, width, and double pulse spacing
• Programmable slew rate on pulse output

This product is new and will be sold through the National Instruments sales channel. Check back for details.

Datasheet

PXIe-1802 Arbitrary Waveform Generator

This 2-channel AWG offers the best speed and performance available for output frequencies of up to 125 MHz.

With built-in waveforms, high signal quality, high density and modularity, and a host of other convenient features, this AWG delivers maximum functionality in a compact, efficient PXI form factor.

Key features include:

• Dual 14/16-bit waveform generator configurable as separate or fully synchronized
  channels
• Waveform bandwidths of 90-140 MHz
• 8-64M waveform memory per channel
• External clock input for synchronization up to 180 or 400 MHz
• 250 μV Measurement Accuracy
• Noise Floor and Relative
• Accuracy as low as 0.006%

Datasheet