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Signal wave generator

A signal generator

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Signal generators, [also known as function generators, RF and microwave signal generators, pitch generators, arbitrary waveform generators, digital pattern generators or frequency generators] are electronic devices that produces simple repetitive digital or analog waveforms.. They are generally used in designing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic or electro-acoustic devices; though they often have artistic uses as well as designing cool waveforms.

Such devices contain an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable of creating a repetitive waveform. (Modern devices may use digital signal processing to synthesize waveforms, followed by a digital to analog converter, or DAC, to produce an analog output). The most common waveform is a sine wave, but sawtooth, step (pulse), square, and triangular waveform oscillators are commonly available for medical ECG testing. If the oscillator operates above the audio frequency range (>20 kHz), the generator will often include some sort of modulation function such as amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), or phase modulation (PM) as well as a second oscillator that provides an audio frequency modulation waveform.

Function generators are typically used in simple electronics repair and design; where they are used to stimulate a circuit under test. A device such as an oscilloscope is then used to measure the circuit's output. Function generators vary in the number of outputs they feature, frequency range, frequency accuracy and stability, and several other parameters.

Products[]

AWG7082C - Tektronix

Contact[]

Tektronix, Inc.
14150 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
United States

DIY[]

A DIY Function generators are useful in a ton of applications from RF to embedded logic. They're not usually super cheap though. Good news: we found a kit. The FG085 MiniDDS Function Generator is a 'some assembly required' kit that becomes a flexible, functional and easy to use frequency generator.[1]

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33500_Series_Function_Arbitrary_Waveform_Generator_Product_Overview

33500 Series Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator Product Overview

33500 Series Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator Product Overview

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