Arbitrary/Function Generator — AFG2021

ArbExpress software helps you easily duplicate real-world signals.

Minimal Effort

With ArbExpress software, you can quickly create waveforms that can

be transferred to the AFG2021 to meet custom stimulus requirements.

ArbExpress supports direct connection to Tektronix oscilloscopes and AFGs

through USB, GPIB, or LAN. The software allows you to import real-world

signals captured with an oscilloscope onto a PC, then edit and download

them onto an AFG to duplicate the captured waveform. This is extremely

useful for automotive, medical, and industrial applications where recreating

sensor output is critical to analyzing the integrity of the design.

Increase Productivity with SignalExpress

Every AFG2021 ships with a free copy of the Tektronix Edition of National

Instrument’s LabVIEW SignalExpress software for basic instrument control,

data logging, and analysis. SignalExpress supports the range of Tektronix

bench instruments enabling you to connect your entire test bench. You

can then access each instrument from one intuitive software interface.

This allows you to automate complex measurements requiring multiple

instruments, log data for an extended period of time, time-correlate data

from multiple instruments, and easily capture and analyze your results, all

from your PC. Only Tektronix offers a connected test bench of intelligent

instruments to simplify and speed debug of your complex design.

Connectivity

Using the front-panel USB host port, you can save your customized

waveforms or instrument settings onto a USB memory stick. Reloading the

data is easily done by plugging the device back into the USB host port. The

USB device port and optional GPIB/LAN ports provide multiple alternatives

for connecting the AFG2021 to your PC for waveform download and remote

control.

Compact Form Factor

The 2U height and half-rack width form factor allow the AFG2021 to be

stacked on other bench instruments, such as digital multimeters, power

supplies, and frequency counters, saving valuable bench space. With the

optional RMU2U rackmount kit, GPIB interface, and full SCPI support the

AFG2021 is a perfect solution for automated test systems.