Tektronix AFG3000 Series Function Generator Guide v1.0  Portland State University 
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1 – Introduction 
 
This guide provides instructions for operating the Tektronix AFG3000 Series of function generators.  
Features: 
•  Standard waveforms (sine, square, ramp, triangle, and pulse) 
•  Arbitrary waveforms with high sampling rates 
•  Sweep, burst, and modulation (AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM) 
•  Large LCD display with on-screen menus for easy setup 
•  One or two independent output channels 
•  BNC output connectors 
•  USB, GPIB, and LAN interfaces 
 
 
Table 1:  Quick specs for different function generator models in PSU ECE Labs 
Model 
Output 
Channels 
Maximum Sinusoid 
Frequency (MHz) 
Rate (GS/s) 
Amplitude (V
p-p
) into 50 
Ω
 
AFG3021B  1  25 
10 
AFG3052C  2  50 
10 
AFG3102  2  100 
10 
 
Note:  Channels have a 50 Ω output impedance. 
 
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