An arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) is a type of electronic test equipment people use to generate repetitive or single-shot electrical waveforms. Single-shot waveforms require a triggering source, either internal or external, while repetitive waveforms do not. Inject the signal the waveform generator creates into a device for analysis during testing, finding problems with the device, or confirming proper operation. AWGs have maximum frequencies of around a few gigahertzes due to the digital signal processing techniques they use to generate waveforms. Unlike function generators, arbitrary waveform signal generators create any defined waveshape as their signal output. Some AWGs, such as a sine wave generator, also work as conventional function generators.
- AWG2041 Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 500 MHz
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- N6032A Agilent Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 400 MHz
- LW420 LeCroy Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 400 MHz
- LW420A LeCroy Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 400 MHz
- LW420B LeCroy Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 400 MHz
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- AWG610 Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 260 MHz
- AWG615 Tektronix Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorCondition: UsedFrequency: 270 MHz