Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter

Description

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter is an analogue generator designed to offer high accuracy, stability and spectral purity, as well as low phase noise and excellent frequency agility. To this end, it includes Sweep functions, an auto-ranging 120MHz frequency counter, and a DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) frequency generator which provides greater accuracy and stability, and a wider frequency range.

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator supports sine, square and triangle waveforms and is able to generate sine waves with high spectral purity and low distortion.

DDS Frequency Generator

Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) is a technique for generating waveforms digitally using a phase accumulator, look-up table and DAC. Generated waveforms have a stability and accuracy similar to that of a crystal master clock.

Wide Frequency and Amplitude Range

The DDS frequency generator can be used to create waveforms between 0.001Hz and 10MHz. The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator has a frequency stability of 1ppm and an absolute accuracy of <10ppm over a year.

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator also features a variable amplitude of 2mV to 20V peak-to-peak from a source impedance of 50W or 600W.

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator displays frequency and amplitude/ offset simultaneously. Frequencies can be displayed to a resolution of 6-digits/ 1mHz.

Numeric or Spin-Wheel Frequency Control

Frequencies can be entered in Hz, kHz or MHz via the numeric keypad; alternatively, digits can be incremented or decremented using the spin wheel.

Quasi-Analogue Frequency Control

Inclusion of a Manual Sweep mode with a corresponding dedicated analogue control means frequencies can be swept over a defined span. As a result, the Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator can match and exceed the capabilities of traditional analogue generators, as the span can be precisely controlled and extended to almost the full range of the generator.

This function is particularly useful when setting up frequency-dependent parameters, for instance, when checking filter characteristics.

Wide Range Sweep

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator supports linear, logarithmic, single or continuous sweeps that are fully phase continuous.

As mentioned above, waveforms can be swept over nearly the entire frequency range (0.1Hz to 10MHz) at a rate between 100 milliseconds and more than 15 minutes.

Modulation Modes

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator supports AM, FSX, and Frequency List modulation.

AM

Using an internal 400Hz source or external source (DC to 20kHz), the amplitude can be modified between 0 and 100%. All waveforms can be modulated.

FSX

The Frequency Shift Keying function can be used to perform phase coherent switching between two specified frequencies at a rate defined by the trigger source. The trigger source could be the front panel key or an internal timer (10kHz maximum).

Frequency List and Stepping

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator can store up to ten frequency settings in its non-volatile memory. The saved frequencies can be stepped through in sequence, which is particularly useful when conducting repetitive test routines.

Alternatively, this storage can be used to save random frequency values.

External 120MHz Frequency Counter

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator includes a 120MHz auto-ranging frequency meter. It has a range of 3Hz to 120MHz and an input sensitivity better than 50mV RMS. The reciprocal counting measurement system ensures that the Frequency Counter can provide a high resolution regardless of the input frequency. When the Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator is placed in External Counter mode, the full width of its display is dedicated to providing a seven-digit resolution.

Suitable for Bench or Rack Use

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator features a 2U high case with an integrated tilt stand for bench applications. It is also suitable for rack-mounted applications; an OPTIONAL rack mounting kit is available.

The Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter is a high-accuracy, high-stability analogue function generator with DDS technology, Sweep functions and an auto-ranging 120MHz frequency meter.

Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter Key Features

Analogue generator with DDS technology, sweep functions and a 120MHz frequency counter
High accuracy
High stability
High spectral purity
Low phase noise
Excellent frequency agility
DDS frequency generator provides greater accuracy, stability and a wider frequency range
DDS generates waveforms digitally using a phase accumulator, look-up table and DAC
DDS generated waveforms have stability and accuracy similar to that of a crystal master clock
Supports sine, square and triangle waveforms
Generates sine waves with high spectral purity and low distortion
Continuous frequency range: 0.001Hz to 10MHz
Frequencies can be displayed to a resolution of 6-digits/ 1mHz
Frequency stability: 1ppm
Absolute accuracy: <10ppm for a year
Variable amplitude: 2mV to 20V peak-to-peak from a source impedance of 50W or 600W
Displays frequency and amplitude/ offset simultaneously
Enter frequencies in Hz, kHz or MHz via the numeric keypad
Digits can be incremented or decremented using the spin wheel
Manual Sweep mode and dedicated analogue control: sweep frequencies over a defined span
The span can be precisely controlled
Waveforms can be swept over nearly the entire frequency range (0.1Hz to 10MHz)
Waveforms can be swept at a rate between 100 milliseconds and more than 15 minutes
Supports linear, logarithmic, single or continuous sweeps that are fully phase continuous
Supports AM, FSX and Frequency List modulation
Stepping: save up to ten frequencies to be stepped through in sequence
Non-volatile storage of up to ten frequencies
120MHz, auto-ranging, external frequency counter with 7-digit resolution
Frequency counter range: 3Hz to 120MHz
Frequency counter input sensitivity: better than 50mV RMS
Reciprocal counting measurement system: provides a high resolution regardless of the input frequency
2U high case with an integrated tilt stand
Can be rack-mounted using an OPTIONAL rack-mounting kit
Suitable for bench and rack applications
A high-accuracy, high-stability analogue function generator with DDS technology, sweep functions and a frequency meter

What’s Included?

Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter

Tech Specs

Aim-TTi TG1006 Function Generator with Sweep and 120MHz Counter Technical Specifications

Waveforms
Sine	Range	1mHz to 10MHz
	Resolution	1mHz or 6 digits
	Accuracy	10 ppm for 1 year; ± 1mHz below 0.2Hz
	Temperature Stability	Typically <1 ppm/ºC outside 18° to 28°C
	Output Level	1mV to 10Vp-p into 50Ω
	Harmonic Distortion	<0.3% THD to 20kHz (typically 0.1%), <–45dBc to 300kHz, <-30dBc to 10MHz (typically <-35dBc)
	Non-harmonic Spurii	<–55dBc to 1MHz, <–55dBc + 6dB/octave 1MHz to 10MHz
Square	Range	1mHz to 10MHz
	Resolution	1mHz or 6 digits
	Symmetry Control	20% to 80% 1mHz to 10MHz
	Accuracy	10 ppm for 1 year; ± 1mHz below 0.2Hz
	Output Level	1mV to 10Vp-p into 50Ω
	Rise and Fall Times	<25ns
	Aberrations	<5% + 2mV
Triangle	Range	1mHz to 1 MHz
	Resolution	1mHz or 6 digits
	Accuracy	10 ppm for 1 year; ± 1mHz below 0.2Hz
	Output Level	1mV to 10Vp-p into 50Ω
	Linearity Error	<0.5% to 100 kHz
Operating Mode
Continuous	Continuous cycles of the selected waveform are output at the programmed frequency
Sweep	Carrier Waveforms	All
	Sweep Mode	Manual, linear or logarithmic, single or continuous
	Sweep Width	From 0.1Hz to 10MHz in one range. Phase continuous. Independent setting of the start and stop frequency.
	Sweep Time	100ms to 999s (10ms resolution).
	Sweep SYNC	Start of sweep trigger available from SYNC output.
	Trigger Source	The sweep may be free run or triggered from the front panel MAN TRIG key.
	Manual Sweep Mode	An analogue control can be used to set any frequency between the sweep start and sweep stop frequencies.
Amplitude Modulation	Carrier Frequency	From 1mHz to 10MHz
	Carrier Waveforms	All
	Modulation Frequency	400Hz internal. DC to 20kHz external
	External Modulation	AM/COUNT IN socket
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)	Note	Phase coherent switching between two selected frequencies at a rate defined by the switching signal source
	Carrier frequency	From 0.1Hz to 10MHz.
	Carrier waveforms	All
	Switch repetition rate	DC to 10kHz (internal trigger).
	Switching signal source	Manual (front panel MAN TRIG key) or internal trigger generator
Frequency List	Carrier Waveforms	All
	Frequency List	Up to 10 frequencies from 1mHz to 10MHz
	Switching Source	Manual from front panel MAN TRIG key
Outputs
Main Outputs	Output Impedance	50Ω and 600Ω (not independent)
	Amplitude	2mV to 20V pk-pk open circuit, (1mV to 10V pk-pk into 50W/600W) in four switch selectable ranges with 20dB vernier control within each range. (Amplitude can be displayed in pk-pk or r.m.s.)
	Attenuator	0, -20dB, -40dB, or -60dB.
	Amplitude Flatness	±0.2dB to 500kHz; ±2dB to 10MHz
	DC Offset Range	±10V. DC offset plus signal peak limited to ±10V from 50W/600W; CLIP shows in display when offset plus signal peak exceeds ±10V. DC offset plus waveform attenuated proportionally by the attenuator.
	Resolution	3 digits for both Amplitude and DC Offset.
SYNC Out	Note	Automatically selected to be either Waveform Sync or Sweep Sync:
	Waveform Sync	A square wave at the main waveform frequency. Symmetry is 50% for sine and triangle waves at MAIN OUT; for square waves symmetry is the same as that of the waveform at MAIN OUT
	Sweep Sync	Outputs a trigger signal at the start of sweep to synchronize an oscilloscope.
	Output Signal Level	Output impedance 50W nominal. Logic levels of <0.8V & >3V.
Inputs
AM In	Notes	The AM/COUNT IN socket is set to AM input when External AM is selected
	Input Impedance	40kΩ
	Input Sensitivity	Approximately 2V peak-peak for 100% modulation.
	Max. Allowable Input	±10V
Count In	Note	The AM/COUNT IN socket is set to external frequency measurement when EXT COUNT is selected
	Input Impedance	1MW/20pF
	Input Sensitivity	50mVrms (sinewave)
	Max. Allowable Input	30Vdc/30Vrms to 50Hz/60Hz with respect to ground, reducing to 1Vrms above 1MHz.
Display Functions
Note	The LCD shows generator frequency at a resolution of 4 digits simultaneously with output amplitude/offset, together with various status annunciators. Alternatively, the generator frequency can be displayed without the amplitude/offset to a resolution of 6 digits. The LCD also functions as the external frequency measurement display with up to 7 digits of resolution.
Internal Measurement Accuracy	Amplitude	Display shows peak-to-peak amplitude or RMS value. Display corrected for attenuator setting. 3-digit resolution, accuracy typically ±5% of full scale
	DC Offset	3-digit resolution; accuracy typically ±2% setting ±1 digit. Display corrected for attenuator setting.
	Frequency Setting	Resolution up to 6 digits, see Waveforms section for setting accuracy.
External Frequency Measurement
Frequency Range	3Hz to >120MHz.
Resolution	Up to 7 digits
Input Sensitivity	better than 50mVrms (sinewave).
Measurement Time	Automatic
Accuracy	±1 digit ± timebase accuracy.
Timebase Accuracy	±5ppm initial error; ± 5 ppm/year ageing rate; typically < 0.1ppm\°C.
General Specifications
Input	AC Input	110-120V AC or 220V-240V AC ±10%, 50/60Hz, 35VA max. Installation Category II.
Temperature & Environmental	Operating Range	+5ºC to +40ºC, 20% to 80% RH
	Storage Range	-20ºC to + 60ºC
	Environmental	Indoor use at altitudes up to 2000m, Pollution Degree 2.
Safety & EMC	Safety	Complies with EN61010-1
Safety & EMC	EMC	Complies with EN61326
Front Panel Display and Setting	Display	LCD, 8 digits plus annunciators
	Data Entry	Frequency entry by numeric keys or by rotary control.
	Stored Settings	Up to 10 output frequencies may be stored and recalled from non-volatile memory. All frequencies settings including list, FSK and sweep parameters are stored at power down and restored at switch-on.
Physical	Size	260mm (W) x 88mm (H) x 235mm (D)
Physical	Weight	1.45kg. (3.2lb.).
Note	Specifications apply at 18°- 28°C after one-hour warm-up, at maximum output into 50 Ω