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3152A User Manual
Getting Started 1-2 Racal Instruments
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2001
Introduction
The Model 3152A is a VXIbus, single slot C-size Synthesized
Waveform Generator. It is a high performance waveform
synthesizer that combines two powerful instruments in one small
package; a function generator and an arbitrary waveform
generator. The instrument provides a variety of standard
waveforms to be used as test stimuli for different electronic
devices. The Model 3152A is also capable of generating
arbitrary waveforms with sampling rates to 100 MHz at 12 bits of
vertical resolution.
Despite its small size, the Model 3152A offer many features and
functions such as
VXIplug&play
compatibility, backplane phase
synchronization, front-panel PLL , sweep, counted burst, internal
trigger-generator, and more. The instrument generates high
quality, high accuracy waveforms throughout the specified
frequency range, amplitude span, and operating temperature.
The Model 3152A generates sine waveforms with a spectral
purity that can only be matched by much more expensive bench
type synthesizers.
The Model 3152A generates standard waveforms at frequencies
ranging from 100 µHz to 50 MHz. Frequency may be set with 7
digit resolution. Accuracy and stability of the output frequency
depend on the reference clock. As a default, CLK10 is used as
the reference clock. The typical accuracy and stability of CLK10
is 100 ppm. An optional internal TCXO circuit provides 1 ppm
accuracy and stability. When the optional TCXO is installed, the
output frequency can be programmed with a full seven digits of
resolution.
Arbitrary waveforms are generated with clock rates ranging from
100 mHz to 100 MHz. Output amplitude may be programmed
within the range of 20 mV to 32 Vp-p into an open circuit, and 10
mV to 16V into 50
Ω
. Amplitude and offsets are programmed with
4 digit resolution.
Besides normal continuous mode, the Model 3152A offers a
variety of interrupted modes. The output waveform may be
gated, triggered, or may generate a counted burst of waveforms.
A built-in trigger generator with a programmable period can
replace an external trigger.
The Model 3152A generates arbitrary waveforms with 12 bits of
resolution. There are nine standard waveforms that are memory-
resident. Other waveforms may be generated, either manually
or downloaded from the controller to the instrument using shared
memory or standard data bus transfer. Waveforms may also be
generated using the WaveCAD program.