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1 General Information
1.1 Product Overview
BK Precision’s 4050B series are dual-channel function/arbitrary waveform generators, capable
of generating sine and square waves of up to 10 MHz, 30 MHz or 60 MHz (depending on
model). They have an informative easy-to-read color display, user-friendly controls and a
numeric keypad which allows users to easily configure waveform properties. These waveform
generators can output square waves with frequencies up to 60 MHz (depending on model) and
less than 300 ps + 0.05 ppm of period of jitter. In addition, they feature non-volatile built-in
memory to create, store, and recall arbitrary waveforms up to 16K points with a 150 MSa/s
sampling rate, and 14-bit vertical resolution. 196 predefined arbitrary waveforms are also
available for output. Having USBTMC, LAN, and GPIB (optional adapter) interfaces, these
generators allow users to easily interface with application software to create and load arbitrary
waveforms into the instrument.
Features:
• Dual-channel output with bandwidth up to 10 MHz, 30 MHz or 60 MHz
• Amplitude up to 10 Vpp into 50 ohms.
• 150 MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit vertical resolution, and 16K points waveform length
• Capable of generating low jitter pulse waveforms
• Square waves with low jitter and frequencies up to 60 MHz (depending on model)
• AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, FSK, ASK, PSK and PWM modulation functions
• Sweep and burst functions
• Harmonic waveforms generator
• Waveform combining function
• High-precision frequency counter
• 196 built-in arbitrary waveforms
• 4.3” TFT-LCD display, 480 x 272 resolution
1.2 Package Contents
Please inspect the instrument mechanically and electrically upon receiving it. Unpack all items
from the shipping carton, and check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have
occurred during transportation. Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately. Save
the original packing carton for possible future reshipment. Every instrument is shipped with the
following contents: