A value-for-money 10MHz or 20MHz function generator
with the precision of Direct Digital Synthesis
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0.001Hz to 10MHz or 20MHz frequency range, 6 digits or 1mHz setting resolution.
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1ppm stability and better than 10 ppm absolute accuracy for one year.
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Sine, square, triangle, positive pulse and negative pulse waveforms.
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Low distortion, high spectral purity sine waves.
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Internal sweep, linear or logarithmic, full range phase continuous, adjustable marker.
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Modulations modes of gated, AM, FSK and tone switching; built-in trigger generator.
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5mV to 20V pk-pk output from 50
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or 600
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; plus multi function auxiliary output.
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Storage for up to nine complete instrument set-ups in non-volatile memory.
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Fully programmable via RS-232 or USB interfaces (TG2000 only).
Ease of use
The TG1000 and TG2000 are particularly
easy to use. All of the main information is
clearly displayed on a backlit LCD with 4
rows of 20 characters. Sub menus are
used for the modulation modes and other
complex functions.
All parameters can be entered directly from
the numeric keypad. Alternatively most pa-
rameters can be incremented or decre-
mented using the rotary encoder for
quasi-analogue control.
Frequency or period entry
The generator frequency can be set in
terms of either frequency or period.
Numeric entry is floating point using what-
ever units the operator prefers.
Flexible amplitude entry
Amplitudes can be entered in terms of peak
to peak voltage, RMS voltage or dBm.
The output impedance can be set to 50Wor
600W, and the amplitude can be set in
terms of either the voltage into the correct
termination, or the source EMF (for a high
impedance load).
Quick recall of settings
Both generators provide nine memories for
storing settings.
Because all parameters are controlled
electronically, the memories store the full
set-up of the instrument and automated
test sequences are easy to set up.
In addition to the nine user memories, the
current state of the instrument is saved at
switch off. The user can choose to have
this state restored at switch on, or choose a
pre-defined default set-up.
Synchronisation
The auxiliary output socket can provide any
one of three different Sync. signals.
Waveform Sync is a 50% duty cycle square
wave at the frequency of the main output.
Sweep Sync. outputs a pulse at the start of
each sweep and can also output a pulse at a
user defined marker frequency.
Trigger Out provides a replica of the trigger
signal which can be from the trigger input
socket, the internal trigger/gate generator,
the manual trigger key, or the bus interface.
Phase continuous frequency sweep.
Frequency switching in FSK mode.
Modulation modes
Sweep
All waveforms can be swept over their full
frequency range (0.2Hz minimum) at a rate
variable between 50 milliseconds and
more than 15 minutes. The sweep is fully
phase continuous.
Sweep can be linear or logarithmic, single
or continuous. Single sweeps can be trig-
gered from the front panel, the trigger input,
or the digital interfaces.
A sweep marker is provided that is adjust-
able whilst sweep is running. The markers
can provide a visual indication of frequency
points on a ‘scope or chart recorder.
Gated
The Gated mode sets the output signal on
or off depending on the gating signal state.
The gating source can be the front panel
key, internal trigger generator, trigger input
socket, or bus interface signal.
AM
External Amplitude Modulation of up to
100% is available for all waveforms via the
VCA input.
FSK
Frequency Shift Keying provides phase co-
herent switching between two selected fre-
quencies at a rate defined by the source.
The switching source can be the front panel
key, internal trigger generator, trigger input
socket, or bus interface signal.
Tone Switching
The generator can be set to switch be-
tween a number of different frequencies in
response to a trigger signal.
Up to 16 frequencies can be defined.
and full digital control via RS-232 or USB (TG2000 only)
A new price point
The TG1000/2000 breaks new ground by offering a high quality
DDS function generator at a significantly lower price.
DDS (direct digital synthesis) is a technique for generating
waveforms digitally using a phase accumulator, a look-up table
and a DAC. The accuracy and stability of the resulting wave-
forms is related to that of the crystal master clock.
When correctly engineered, the DDS generator offers not only
exceptional accuracy and stability but also high spectral purity,
low phase noise and excellent frequency agility.
Total digital control
Unlike some other generators which only provide digital control
of frequency, every function is digitally controlled enabling
complete instrument set-ups to be stored, or full remote control
to be implemented (TG2000 only).
Wide frequency and amplitude range
The TG2000 can generate waveforms between 0.001Hz and
20MHz with a resolution of six digits and a one year accuracy
better than 10ppm. The TG1000 has a 10MHz limit.
Amplitude is variable between 5mV and 20V pk-pk from a source
impedance of 50Wor 600W.
Unlike many generators, the waveform quality remains excellent
over the full amplitude range.
RS-232 and USB interfaces
The TG2000 also includes both an RS-232 interface and USB
interface.
These interfaces can be used for remote control of all of the in-
strument functions and for remotely storing instrument
set-ups.
Amplitude modulation using an external sine
wave modulation source.
See the difference !
Ultimately what matters in a function gener-
ator is the quality of the output signal.
The TG1000/2000 maintains the TTi
reputation for high signal quality at all
frequencies and all levels.
The waveform capture opposite shows just
how much difference that can make !
The 'scope display opposite was captured
from two 5MHz square wave signals each at
60mV pk-pk level into 50
W
.
The upper waveform is from a widely avail-
able competitive DDS generator.
The lower waveform is from a TG2000.