Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Function generator",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Upgrade for arbitrary/function generators from
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), which we summarised at the time by saying "Generators provide a maximum sampling speed of 250Gsample/s, which is much higher than competing units in the same price bracket".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Virtual instrument software upgrades acquisition from
Adept Scientific: "TracerDAQ Pro is a software combination of four virtual instrument applications designed for data acquisition professionals".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Tektronix
concerning its TDSHT3 software
- take a look at HDMI compliance tests come up to date
which says: "Tektronix reckons it now offers the most complete and cost effective test suite for performing HDMI 1.3b compliance testing".
Take a look also at the news release from B+K Precision, Function generator runs from 0.1Hz to 10MHz,
as well as Acquisition software has professional appeal from Measurement Computing,
and USB instruments boast bench functionality from Rapid Electronics.
See also:
Filter design products need no DSP expertise
(January 2007)
SignalWizard 2.5 brings the power of digital signal processing to any audio-bandwidth domain that requires electronic signal filtering
Testers meet latest HDMI compliance demands
(January 2007)
Several Tektronix instruments have been selected by HDMI Licensing for inclusion as recommended test components in the HDMI Compliance Test Specification version 1.3a
Novel SoC drives generator performance
(November 2006)
The Tektronix AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators consists of six models with the market-leading 240MHz, dual-channel, 2Gsample/s AFG3252 at the head of the series
Supplies have both analogue and digital control
(October 2006)
The latest range of programmable DC power supplies from Magna-Power Electronics is now available in the UK from Telonic Instruments
Instruments shrink to pen size
(September 2006)
Billed as a high-performance test and measurement lab in your pocket, pen-style instruments plug into a PCs USB port and include software for Windows 98, 2000 and XP
Most versatile plug-in DMM available
(July 2006)
Signametrics' function generator is integrated into their multi function measurement instrument for PXI, PCI and VXI platforms
Low-cost function generator runs up to 50MHz
(May 2006)
A low-cost DDS function generator with arbitrary waveform capability can generate high-purity sinewaves up to 40MHz and square waves up to 50MHz
Portable signal generator does the lot
(March 2006)
A novel digitally synthesised signal generator combines the features of a signal source, a function generator and an arbitrary waveform generator in a single product
Function generator boasts low distortion and noise
(February 2006)
A new function generator combines the performance of a low-distortion analogue source with the precision of direct digital synthesis to achieve exceptionally low levels of distortion and noise
USB-based scope starts a family
(February 2006)
The tiny pen-style USBscope50 is joined by three further compact USB-based test instruments
Budget function generator boasts 10ppm accuracy
(February 2006)
A new low-cost 20MHz function generator offers all the advantages of direct digital synthesis
Generators span broad range of applications
(January 2006)
The Tektronix AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators comprises six models with the market-leading 240MHz dual-channel 2Gsample/s AFG3252 at the head of the series
Arbitrary waveform generators run up to 100MHz
(January 2006)
Two new arbitrary waveform generators combine 1Mword of memory per channel with a variable clock architecture producing speeds of up to 100MHz
Compact power amp boosts generator currents
(December 2005)
A compact yet robust power amplifier suits applications requiring moderate voltage amplification and high current beyond the ranges of arbitrary, function, sweep or pulse generators
Generator boasts best arbitrary capabilities
(December 2005)
The Model 2730 is a 50MHz function/arbitrary waveform generator that features 4Mbyte of arbitrary waveform memory, a 125Msample/s sample rate and pulse rise/fall times as low as 6ns
Function generator has a longer memory
(November 2005)
The TGA12101 arbitrary/function generator has been redesigned to incorporate one million words of high-speed waveform memory giving it the longest memory of any instrument in its class
Multifunction acquisition runs via PCI or Cardbus
(October 2005)
The ADA16-32-2 series features two multifunction 16bit/500kHz data acquisition devices: the ADA16-32-2(PCI)F for a PCIbus and the ADA16-32-2(CB)F for a Cardbus interface
Environment cuts risk from FPGA design
(October 2005)
The Dimetalk 3 application development environment for single and multiple FPGA computing systems is easier to use than traditional design flows, shortens development time and reduces risk
Arbitrary waveform generator cards run on PCI
(September 2005)
The new PCI CompuGen family of ultrafast arbitrary waveform generator cards offers 12bit resolution at D/A conversion rates of up to 1Gsample/s
Generator-on-a-chip gives instruments three roles
(August 2005)
The new AFG3000 Series of arbitrary/function generators (AFGs) consists of six models whose ease of use and performance claims a new benchmark in the 'value' category
Power supplies take function generators onboard
(August 2005)
The TopCon range of AC/DC power supplies are available as standard rack-mount units with power ratings of 10, 16, 20 and 32kW and with finely graduated DC output voltages up to 1kV
Generator boosts stability and sensitivity
(July 2005)
The TG550 function generator from TTi has been re-engineered to give greater frequency stability and improved sensitivity for the built-in external counter
Amplifiers extend function generator performance
(May 2005)
New amplifier boards enhance the application areas of fast arbitrary waveform generators from Spectrum
Measurement software helps nontechnical DAQ users
(May 2005)
A new set of measurement software tools aims to help nontechnical DAQ users to make the very precise, often complex electrical measurements associated with Contec DAQ
Waveform generators gain virtual front panel
(April 2005)
The 60xx and 61xx series arbitrary waveform generators from fast PC instrumentation specialist Spectrum cover a wide variety of applications
Radio test set extends to PassPort systems
(February 2005)
Aeroflex now delivers PassPort testing through its IFR 2975 radio test set and Release 1.9.1 software, becoming the first company to support complete testing of PassPort radio systems
Generator incorporates frequency counter mode
(January 2005)
The TG330 is an advanced 3MHz analogue function generator with built-in sweep, amplitude modulation and simultaneous digital display of frequency and level
Signal sources simplify simulations
(December 2004)
The OR-X range of professional signal sources simplify simulations and testing with their extensive choice of standard or user-defined waveforms
High-speed generator has many functions
(August 2004)
The TGA12101 is a high-speed arbitrary waveform generator and function generator which uses a sample clock speed of up to 100MHz
Function generator has accuracy locked in
(July 2004)
A new 5MHz function generator incorporates a digital frequency locking system that gives it a level of frequency stability that cannot be matched by conventional analogue function generators
Generators gain new wave software
(June 2004)
ArbExpress is a PC-based software package that raises ease of use to a new level for arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) and arbitrary function generators (AFGs)
Function generator upgrades to higher frequencies
(February 2004)
An upgraded version of the TG120 low-cost function generator is capable of much higher frequency operation than other generators in its price range
Speedy operation from arbitrary function generator
(October 2003)
The Tabor 3362 is a two-channel 300Msample/s waveform generator with 4M points (optional 16M points) per channel of waveform memory
Staffordshire hosts electronic design centre
(October 2003)
National Instruments is working with Staffordshire University Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology, to develop and implement the new National Instruments Electronic Design Centre