New Rigol SiFi arbitrary waveform generators from Telonic

Rigol's DG1000Z series helps engineers to accomplish a wide range of testing applications by combining many functions in one easy-to-use instrument. Functions include:

• arbitrary waveform generator
• function generator
• pulse generator
• harmonic generator
• analogue/digital modulator

This series also incorporates Rigol's Direct Digital Synthesiser (DDS) technology, ensuring that signals are delivered with stability, precision, purity and low distortion. These arbitrary waveform generators with innovative SiFi (Signal Fidelity) can generate arbitrary waveforms point-by-point and allow precisely adjustable sample rates and low jitter (200ps).

The arbitrary waveform memory is available with 8Mpts (standard) and 16Mpts (optional). Two full functional channels can be used as two independent generators offering +/-1ppm frequency stability and -125dBc/Hz phase noise. The instruments have a built-in eight orders harmonics generator and a built-in seven digits/s full function frequency counter with 200MHz bandwidth.

Users can choose from up to 160 built-in waveforms with 14 bits vertical resolution and can benefit from a convenient arbitrary waveform editing interface. Versatile modulation types include AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK and PWM. The instruments offer standard interfaces USB Host and Device and LAN (LXI Core Device 2011) and a 3.5inch TFT colour display. All models are supported by Ultra Station PC software.

There are two models of the DG1000Z Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators, 30MHz and 60MHz. Pricing starts at 369 on Telonic's dedicated Rigol web site at www.rigol-uk.co.uk.