AFG-4000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator, Dual channel, 25/35/60/80/100 MHz
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  • AFG-4000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator, Dual channel, 25/35/60/80/100 MHz

AFG-4000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator, Dual channel, 25/35/60/80/100 MHz

Bandwidth
Number of channels
Sample Rate
Waveform lenght
Resolution



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References

  • AFG-4225E : Dual channel, 25 MHz, 125 Mé/s, 14 bits, USB
  • AFG-4235 : Dual channel, 35 MHz, 500 Mé/s, 16 bits, USB, LAN
  • AFG-4260 : Dual channel, 60 MHz, 500 Mé/s, 16 bits, USB, LAN
  • AFG-4280 : Dual channel, 80 MHz, 500 Mé/s, 16 bits, USB, LAN
  • AFG-4210H : Dual channel, 100 MHz, 500 Mé/s, 16 bits, USB, LAN

The AFG-4000 Series Arbitrary Function Generators deliver high-performance waveform generation with flexible channel configurations, advanced modulation capabilities, and high sampling rates. The series is designed for education, R&D, production testing, and electronic system validation.


Channel Configuration

  • Single Channel Models:
    • AFG-4125E / AFG-4125AE (25 MHz)
  • Dual Channel Models:
    • AFG-4225E (25 MHz)
    • AFG-4235 (35 MHz)
    • AFG-4260 (60 MHz)
    • AFG-4280 (80 MHz)
    • AFG-4210H (100 MHz)
    • AFG-4225H (250 MHz)

Waveform Capabilities

  • Built-in waveforms: Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Noise, Harmonic, and Arbitrary
  • Minimum frequency resolution: 1 µHz

Arbitrary Waveform Performance

Sampling Rate:

  • AFG-4225H: 1.25 GSa/s
  • AFG-4235 / 4260 / 4280 / 4210H: 500 MSa/s
  • AFG-4125E / 4125AE / 4225E: 125 MSa/s

Vertical Resolution:

  • AFG-4125E / 4125AE / 4225E: 14-bit
  • AFG-4235 / 4260 / 4280 / 4210H / 4225H: 16-bit

Memory Depth:

  • AFG-4225E / 4235 / 4260 / 4280 / 4210H / 4225H: 10 Mpts per channel
  • AFG-4125E / 4125AE: 16 kpts per channel

Modulation & Functions

Supports a wide range of modulation types:

  • AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, PWM
  • ASK, PSK, BPSK, QPSK
  • FSK, 3FSK, 4FSK, OSK
  • SUM modulation

Additional built-in functions:

  • Sweep
  • Burst
  • Frequency Counter

AFG-4125AE includes a built-in power amplifier function.


Interface & Display

  • USB Interface: AFG-4125E / 4125AE / 4225E
  • USB & LAN Interfaces: AFG-4235 / 4260 / 4280 / 4210H / 4225H

Display:

  • 8-inch TFT LCD, 800 × 480 resolution
  • Multi-touch display (AFG-4235 / 4260 / 4280 / 4210H / 4225H)

The AFG-4000 Series combines precision, flexibility, and user-friendly operation, making it suitable for demanding waveform generation applications.



AFG-4000 Series – Flexible Bandwidth from 25 MHz to 250 MHz

The AFG-4000 Series is GW Instek’s first arbitrary function generator family equipped with a large 8-inch touchscreen display. Designed to address a wide range of signal generation requirements, the series offers frequency bandwidth selections from 25 MHz up to 250 MHz.

Single-channel models provide 25 MHz bandwidth, while dual-channel models are available in 25 MHz, 35 MHz, 60 MHz, 80 MHz, 100 MHz, and 250 MHz versions. All models deliver ultra-fine 1 µHz frequency resolution and include a comprehensive library of built-in standard waveforms, such as sine, square, triangle, pulse, noise, and harmonic waveforms.

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Performance & Sampling Rates

  • 250 MHz model: 1.25 GSa/s sampling rate
  • 35 MHz to 100 MHz models: 500 MSa/s sampling rate
  • 25 MHz models: 125 MSa/s sampling rate

Vertical Resolution:

  • 35 MHz to 250 MHz models: 16-bit
  • 25 MHz models: 14-bit

Memory Depth:

  • Dual-channel 25 MHz to 250 MHz models: 10 Mpts per channel
  • Entry-level single-channel 25 MHz models: 16 kpts with arbitrary waveform editing capability

The entire series includes 146 built-in arbitrary waveforms for editing and output.


Dual-Channel Capabilities

Dual-channel models support advanced channel interaction features, including:

  • Frequency coupling
  • Amplitude coupling
  • Channel tracking

These functions allow fast and precise configuration of correlated dual-channel outputs.


Comprehensive Modulation Functions

The AFG-4000 Series supports a broad range of modulation types:

  • AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, PWM
  • ASK, PSK, BPSK, QPSK
  • FSK, 3FSK, 4FSK, OSK
  • SUM modulation

Standard functions also include:

  • Sweep
  • Burst
  • Counter

The AFG-4125AE model integrates a built-in power amplifier delivering up to 10 W output power, with a 10× gain factor and maximum output of 22 V. The independent amplifier input/output supports a bandwidth range from 5 Hz to 100 kHz, making it suitable for audio signal amplification and related applications.


Intuitive Touchscreen Operation

The AFG-4000 Series features an 8-inch high-resolution TFT LCD display. Models above 35 MHz include multi-touch functionality, enabling faster and more intuitive parameter entry.

Users can directly touch parameters such as Frequency, Amplitude, or DC Offset to open a numeric input window. Values can be entered via the touchscreen interface or the front-panel keypad, ensuring flexible and efficient operation.

The combination of a large display, touch interface, and extensive waveform library provides users with precise and convenient signal control.


Connectivity

  • 25 MHz models (AFG-4125E / 4125AE / 4225E): USB Host & USB Device
  • 35 MHz to 250 MHz models: USB Host, USB Device, and LAN interfaces

The AFG-4000 Series offers a powerful, user-friendly solution for diverse signal generation applications in education, R&D, and production testing.



AFG-4225E

Specific References

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AFG-4000 - Brochure

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AFG-4000 Series - User Manual

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