Wavetek-Datron’s Model 395 100-MHz synthesized arbitrary waveform generator delivers high-speed performance in both bench-top and ATE applications. The Model 395 combines the capabilities of a synthesized arbitrary waveform generator, synthesized function generator, pulse generator, noise generator, sweep generator, and trigger generator. As a modulation source, the Model 395 provides real-time AM and SCM, and synthesized AM, SCM and FM. The Model 395’s 1mHz to 100 MHz clock generates arbitrary (user-defined) waveforms with 12 bits of vertical resolution (4096 points: -2048 to +2047) and up to 256K points of horizontal memory for simulating “real-world” non-standard signals. At clock rates of 50 MHz or below, Model 395 uses direct digital synthesis (DDS) that provides high- frequency resolution (up to 10 digits). Model 395 is an excellent signal source for a wide range of applications, including in-circuit testing of semiconductors, communication testing requiring complex pulse patterns, and performance characterization testing of electrical devices. Create arbitrary waveforms using the Model 395’s front panel by using point-by-point, copy, or line edit modes. Also, use the RS-232 interface or optional GPIB (IEEE-488.2, SCPI compatible) interface to upload waveforms. Wavetek-Datron’s WaveForm DSP software tool makes waveform creation, modification, and uploading easy over the GPIB interface. The Direct DSO Upload, part of Option 001 IEEE-488 Interface, allows transfer of waveforms captured with a digital storage oscilloscope directly into the Model 395. Another capability, Sequence, allows up to four waveforms to be linked in a sequence with advancement from one waveform to the next conditional upon waveform repeat (loop) counts and trigger signals. In addition to complex arbitrary waveforms, Model 395 provides a number of synthesized standard waveforms including sine waves to 40 MHz, square waves to 50 MHz, and triangle waves to 10 MHz. The built-in pulse generator generates pulses with programmable parameters that include rate, width, delay, and rise/fall times. Pulse train allows you to create a series of up to 10 independently programmable pulses each with their own level, width, delay, rise/fall times. Noise functions provide analog noise, digital noise, signal-plus-noise, comb, and comb- plus-noise. Sweep allows frequency sweeps from 1mHz to 20 MHz in one continuous band and include seven sweep modes, as well as linear or logarithmic spacing. The Model 395 allows real-time AM and SCM modulation of both standard and arbitrary waveforms. For non-continuous operation, the Model 395 provides triggered and gated modes. Triggered mode includes programmable burst counts from 1 to 1,048,575 counts. Trigger sources include an internal trigger rate generator, manual trigger key, trigger input BNC, and remote trigger command. Model 395 is designed to provide an MTBF in excess of 10,000 hours, thus the Model 395 is extremely reliable. The easy-to-use calibration procedure can be performed entirely from the front panel in less than fifteen minutes without removing the instrument cover.