Model 5251, is a single-channel frequency agile waveform synthesizer that combines industry leading performance, frequency agility and modulation capability in a stand-alone, modular product. Having 1.5Hz to 250MHz clock and 16-bit vertical DAC resolution provides the test stimuli required for the decades to come. It can be used as an arbitrary waveform generator, modulating generator, as well as function and pulse generator.
Sine waves to 100MHz and Square to 62.5MHz
16 Bit amplitude resolution
2M waveform memory
10Vp-p into 50Ω standard, double into high impedance
Multiple run modes: trigger, timer and trigger delay
AM, FM, FSK, PSK, ASK, Freq. & Amp. Hop, sweep
Features
A Cost Effective Format
The 5251 is a sensible alternative to a GPIB-based waveform generator when developing a PXI based test system. The 5251 provides a synergistic combination of a function generator, arbitrary waveform synthesizer, programmable sequencer, pulse generator, and modulation generator in one instrument. The 5251 delivers all this at a lower cost than comparable bench-type, or VXI-based instruments. This versatility ensures that the Model 5251 will adapt to future testing needs as well as current ones.
250MS/s Performance
Higher performance test equipment and systems are needed as products which use increasing signal bandwidths are developed. The sample rate generator can be programmed from frequencies as low as 1.5Hz to 250MHz with superior waveform quality and purity. For example, phase noise is typically below 120dB/Hz at 10kHz offset for a 10MHz sine wave.