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Instek GFG-8216A Function Generator

by — November 09, 2006
Instek GFG-8216A function generator

Instek GFG-8216A function generator

Features & Specifications

  • 0.3Hz ~ 3MHz Frequency Range

  • Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, TTL and CMOS Output Waveforms

  • External Voltage Controlled Frequency (VCF) Function

  • Duty Cycle Control with Signal Inversion Capability

  • Variable DC Offset Control

  • Two Step (-20dB x 2) and Variable Attenuator

  • Built-in 6 Digit Counter with INT/EXT Function up to 150MHz


> <h2 class="Heading"><strong>Specifications<strong>
Main Output Frequency Range: 0.3Hz ~ 3MHz in 7 ranges
Amplitude: > 10Vpp (into 50W load)
Impedance: 50W ±10%
Attenuator: -20dB ±1dB x 2
DC Offset: <-5V ~ >+5V (into 50W load)
Duty Control: 80% : 20% : 80% to 1MHz continually variable
Display: 6 digit LED display
Sine Wave Distortion: £1%, 0.3Hz ~ 200kHz THD £ -35dB fundamental in all ranges (specification applied from MAX to 1/10 level)
Flatness: <0.3dB, 0.3Hz ~ 300kHz
> &lt;0.5dB, 300kHz ~ 3MHz<td>
Triangle Wave Linearity: ³98% 0.3Hz to 100kHz
> ³95% 100kHz to 3MHz<td>
Square Wave Symmetry: ±2% 0.3Hz ~ 100kHz
Rise/Fall Time: £100ns at maximum output (into 50W load)
CMOS Output Level: 4Vpp ±1Vpp ~ 14.5Vpp ±0.5Vpp adjustable
Rise/Fall Time: £120ns
TTL Output Level: ³3Vpp
Fan Out: 20 TTL Loads
Rise/Fall Time: £25ns
VCF Input Voltage: 0V ~ 10V ±1V (100:1)
Input Impedance: 10kW ±10%
Frequency Counter INT/EXT: Switch selectable
Range: 0.3Hz to 3MHz (EXT 5Hz ~ 150MHz)
Accuracy: Time base accuracy ±1 count
Time Base: ±20ppm (23°C ±5°C) after 30 minutes warm up
Resolution: Maximum resolution is 10nHz for 1Hz and 0.1Hz for 100MHz
Input Impedance: 1MW // 150pF
Sensitivity: £35mVrms (5Hz ~ 100MHz)
> £45mVrms (100MHz ~ 150MHz)<td>
Other Details Power Source: AC 115V/230V ±15%, 50/60Hz
Accessories: Power cord x 1, Instruction manual x 1, Test Lead (type GTL-101) x 2
Dimensions: 251mm (w) x 91mm (h) x 291mm (d)
Weight: 2.1kg approx

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