Instrument module · MB-AWG4

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Four-channel arbitrary waveform generator in the same enclosure, BNC front panel and FPGA platform as the oscilloscope. Load stored waveforms through Control Hub and play them through four BNC outputs.

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SKU MB-AWG4

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Enclosure shared with the Oscilloscope, in a three-quarter bench view with black housing, blue handles and four silver BNC connectors

Front elevation of the enclosure shared with the Oscilloscope, showing four silver BNC connectors between blue handles

1 / 2Bench view (shared enclosure)

Block diagram

Architecture

The MCU loads waveforms into DDR memory on the FPGA, which streams them to a four-channel DAC and output stage. The FPGA platform and enclosure are shared with the oscilloscope.

BLOCK-LEVEL · NOT A SCHEMATIC

Arbitrary waveform generator block diagram: MCU with USB-C 3.0 and gigabit Ethernet, FPGA waveform engine with DDR waveform memory, four-channel DAC and output stage to four channel outputs

Specifications

Specifications and connections for the arbitrary waveform generator.

Arbitrary Waveform Generator specifications.
Parameter	Specification	Detail
Output channels	4 × BNC	Shares the oscilloscope enclosure and front panel
Waveform memory	DDR on the FPGA platform	Shared capture and waveform memory

Platform interface

Platform specification

Shared module format, control interfaces and rack configuration.
Parameter	Specification	Detail
Module format	2U	Modular Bench format
Rack capacity	7 module positions	Modular Bench format
User interface	Shared touchscreen	Modular Bench format
Control interfaces	USB-C / Ethernet	Modular Bench format
Power input	USB-C	Modular Bench format