AFG configuration menu
Use the AFG configuration menu to set the output signal parameters for the optional arbitrary/function generator. Use the AFG to
simulate signals within a design or add noise to signals to perform margin testing.
To open the AFG configuration menu:
1. If Off, tap the AFG button on the Settings bar. When Output is set to On, the oscilloscope changes the AFG button to an
AFG badge that shows the AFG settings.
2. If On, double-tap the AFG badge to open the AFG menu.
Arbitrary/Function Generator overview
The function generator provides output of predefined waveforms up to 50 MHz. Choose between Sine, Square, Pulse, Ramp,
DC, Noise, Sin(x)/x, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exponential Rise, Exponential Decay, Haversine, Cardiac and Arbitrary signals.
You can also select a predefined waveform or load a saved .wfm- or .csv-format waveform from storage (USB drive, or a network
drive on instruments with Windows OS installed).
Arbitrary/Function Generator menu fields and controls
Not all items listed in the table may be shown for all measurements. The configuration menu only shows fields and controls
relevant to the selected Waveform Type.
The output connector is on the rear panel, labeled AFG Out.
Field or control Description
Output Tap to toggle the output On or Off.
Waveform Type Tap to select an available waveform from the list.
Load Tap to open the Directory configuration menu. Navigate to and select a waveform file to load
into the AFG memory.
Only shown when Waveform Type = Arbitrary.
Waveform File Shows the loaded waveform file path and name. Tap to select a waveform file to load into the
AFG waveform memory from the drop-down list of the last 20 waveforms that have been loaded
using the Load button.
Symmetry Sets the symmetry of the ramp using the keypad or multipurpose knob.
Only shown when the Waveform Type = Ramp.
Width Sets the width of the pulse using the keypad or multipurpose knob.
Only shown when the Waveform Type = Pulse.
Duty Cycle Sets the duty cycle of the square wave using the keypad or multipurpose knob.
Only shown when the Waveform Type = Square.
Frequency Sets the frequency of the waveform using the keypad or multipurpose knob. The frequency
range is 0.1 Hz to 50 MHz, in increments of 0.1 Hz.
Period Sets the period of the waveform using the keypad or multipurpose knob.
Amplitude Sets the amplitude of the waveform using the keypad or multipurpose knob
Offset Sets the offset of the waveform using the keypad or multipurpose knob.
High Level Sets the High signal amplitude of the waveform using the keypad or multipurpose knob
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