Tektronix AWG710B User Manual
Appendix B: Performance Verification (AWG710B)
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AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual
VCO OUT Output Frequency and 10 MHz Reference Input Tests
These procedures check the VCO OUT output frequency and the 10 MHz reference
input function of the AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
input function of the AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
Do the following steps to install the test hookup and set the test equipment controls:
1. Use a 50
Ω
SMA coaxial cable and SMA(Fe)–BNC(Ma) adapter to connect the
AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator VCO OUT connector to the input
B connector on the frequency counter.
B connector on the frequency counter.
2. Use a 50
Ω
BNC coaxial cable to connect the AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform
Generator 10 MHz REF IN connector to the function generator output
connector (see Figure B-32).
connector (see Figure B-32).
Figure B-32: VCO OUT outputfrequency and 10 MHz reference input initial test hookup
a. Set the frequency counter controls as follows:
Equipment
required
required
A 50
Ω
SMA coaxial cable, A 50
Ω
BNC coaxial cable, a
SMA(Fe)–BNC(Ma) adapter, a frequency counter, and a function
generator.
generator.
Prerequisites
The AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator must meet the
prerequisites listed on page B-7.
prerequisites listed on page B-7.
Function Generator (AFG310)
AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform
Generator rear panel
Frequency Counter
50
Ω
BNC coaxial cable
50
Ω
SMA coaxial cable
10 MHz REF IN
VCO OUT
SMA(Female)-BNC
(Male) adapter
(Male) adapter
INPUT A
Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC
FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B FREQ
Gate time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 s
Trigger Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 V