Operating Basics
ArbExpress
ArbExpress is a Windows-based software for creating and editing waveforms for
Tektronix AWG and AFG instruments. With ArbExpress, you can quickly and
conveniently create the desired waveforms and send them to the instrument.
The following table and list describe the system requirements and general features.
System requirements
OS Supported
Windows XP Professional or Windows
2000 or Windows 98/Me or Windows NT or
Windows 7 (32-bit only)
Minimum PC Requirements
Pentium III 800 MHz and higher 256 MB
RAM 300 MB free hard disk Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.01 and higher .NET
Framework 1.1 Redistributable 800 x 600
Display resolution
TekVISA
Version 3.3.4.6 and above
Create waveforms from standard waveform templates
Modify and transfer waveforms to perform DUT level tests
Directly import waveforms from Tektronix oscilloscopes
Send waveforms to AWG/AFG instruments directly from ArbExpress or
MATLAB
Math operations on waveforms
NOTE.
You can use ArbExpress to transfer waveform data to the instrument.
When you transfer waveform data (. tfw
fi
le), any part of the waveform outside
of allowed limits in the AFG2021 will be automatically converted to be within
the allowed range.
The following pages contain the screen interface and basic operating procedures
for using ArbExpress. For more information on ArbExpress, refer to the
ArbExpress online help.
AFG2021 Quick Start User Manual
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