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AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function

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Power

50 MHz[1]

Optics

14 bits[1]

What it is

The Tektronix AFG 3051 C is an arbitrary function generator.[2]

The AFG3051C is part of the Tektronix AFG3000C series of arbitrary waveform and standard function generators.[1][3]

How it works

The AFG3051C supports waveform generation through internal memory and arbitrary waveform loading.[1][3]

The AFG3051C is a single-channel model with 50 MHz output capability and 1 GS/s sample rate.[1]

Applications

The AFG3000C series is used for development and testing of electronic devices, sensor simulation, functional testing, and education.[1]

The AFG3000C series can generate sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, triangular, Sin(x)/x, exponential rise and fall, Gaussian function, Lorentz function, Haversine, DC voltage, and noise waveforms.[1]

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Power & electrical3

Frequency (sine wave)
50 MHz[1]
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Output Voltage Range
-10 V to +10 V[1]
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Standard Waveforms
12 types: sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, triangular, Sin(x)/x, exponential rise and fall, Gaussian function, Lorentz function, Haversine, DC voltage, noise[1]
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Optics & imaging1

Vertical Resolution
14 bits[1]
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Control & software1

Interfaces
USB, GPIB, Ethernet[1]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
4.5 kg[1]
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
330 x 156 x 168 mm[1]
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Configuration & options5

Sample Rate
1 GS/s[1]
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Channels
1[1]
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Waveform Memory
128K points[1]
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Modulation Types
AM, FM, PM, PWM, FSK[1]
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Operating Temperature
0°C to +50°C[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
AFG3011C10 MHz, 250 MSa/s, 1 channel, -20 V to +20 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3021C25 MHz, 250 MSa/s, 1 channel, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3022C25 MHz, 250 MSa/s, 2 channels, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3052C50 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3101C100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 1 channel, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3102C100 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3151C150 MHz, 1 GS/s, 1 channel, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3152C150 MHz, 1 GS/s, 2 channels, -10 V to +10 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3251C240 MHz, 2 GS/s, 1 channel, -5 V to +5 Vtehencom.com[1]
AFG3252C240 MHz, 2 GS/s, 2 channels, -5 V to +5 Vtehencom.com[1]
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  • Frequency (sine wave)50 MHz[1]
  • Output Voltage Range-10 V to +10 V[1]
  • Standard Waveforms12 types: sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, triangular, Sin(x)/x, exponential rise and fall, Gaussian function, Lorentz function, Haversine, DC voltage, noise[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What output capability does the AFG3051C have?

The AFG3051C has 50 MHz output capability.[1]

Is the AFG3051C a single-channel or dual-channel instrument?

The AFG3051C is a single-channel model.[1]

What types of waveforms can the AFG3000C series generate?

The AFG3000C series can generate sine, square, pulse, sawtooth, triangular, Sin(x)/x, exponential rise and fall, Gaussian function, Lorentz function, Haversine, DC voltage, and noise waveforms.[1]

What are common uses for the AFG3000C series?

The AFG3000C series is used for development and testing of electronic devices, sensor simulation, functional testing, and education.[1]

Not publicly documented

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the AFG 3051 C Arbitrary Function are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]tehencom.comtehencom.comtehencom.com
  2. [2]Equipment inventory listing
  3. [3]Tektronix AFG3051C Manuals | ManualsLibmanualslib.commanualslib.com
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