Frequently Asked Questions

Question: AWG5000: What is the block size for the new AWG5000 instruments?

Answer: The block size, also called granularity, is 1.

Question: On the AWG2000 series+ if I select the FG mode+ what is the maximum frequency that can be selected?

Answer: In FG mode the AWG is outputting pre-defined waveform data.  To maintain a minimum level of waveform quality there is a limit of 100 points per cycle, depending on the model.  This means that the maximum clock rate of the instrument would be divided by 100 to determine the maximum frequency of a function generator mode waveform.  See table below.
 

Question: AWG5000: Can we import waveforms from Tek TDS and DPO scopes to the AWG5000?

Answer: It is possible to import TDS3000 and DPO4000 .ISF, TDS5000, TDS6000, TDS/CSA7000, TDS/CSA8xxx, DSA8200, DPO7000, DPO/DSA70000 .WFM files.

Question: AWG5000: Do the two-channel and 4-channels models use the same sample clock for all channels?

Answer: Yes they do use the same sample clock.

Question: AWG5000: Option 03+ Digital Data Out+ is there separate data memory for this option?

Answer: No, the data transmitted by option 03 is the same data which is loaded into channel 1 and 2 for the analog output. I.e. the DAC values which create analog out are also sent to the digital data channels. Markers are not output by option 03.

Question: AWG7000: How do I enable the second monitor?

Answer: Minimize the AWG application then right click on an empty area of the screen. Select Properties then the Settings tab and click on monitor 2. Now check “extend my Windows desktop to this monitor” and press Apply.

Question: AWG5000: Can the user upgrade the PC memory on the AWG5000?

Answer: No, this is not possible.

Question: AWG5000: Can this AWG series support import of waveforms from older AWG models?

Answer: It is possible to import WFM, PAT and SEQ files from AWG400, 500, 600 and 700 series models. It is also possible to import AFG3000 .TFW, DTG5000 .DTG  and .TXT files.  It is not possible to import AWG2000 series files.

Question: My Tektronix oscilloscope uses the Linux operating system.  Where do I get a copy of the linux open source code as stated in the GNU Lesser General Public License notice?

Answer: For our Linux based instruments or programs licensed under the “GNU General Public License (GPL) or Lesser GNU General Public License (LGPL)” the complete corresponding sources are available. You can order a complete machine-readable copy of the source code from us for a period of three (3) years after download or receipt of the software, by sending a written request to:

Question: SourceMeter or Source Measure Unit (SMU)?

Answer: A Source Measure Unit, shortened to SMU, is a particular class of instrument. Think of this phrase on the same level as oscilloscope or digital multimeter. They might also be known as source monitor units, source-measurement units, or other phrases that still shorten to SMU. In speaking the initialism should be pronounced as separate letters, "S-M-U", though you might hear it informally pronounced, "smoo".