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    Features & Benefits T wo Channels with 10-Bit V ertical Resolution Independent 10-Channel, 1 GHz Digital Data Generation (Opt. 03) Built-in Independent Real-time Noise Generation External Clock Input Permits Jitter Insertion and Synchronization Supports Direct External Clock and 10 MHz Reference Input Unique Real-time Sequencing Links Multiple [...]

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    Arbitrary Waveform Generators • www .tektronix.com/signal_sources 2 Arbitrary W aveform Generators AWG520 Characteristics Operating Modes Continuous – Waveform is iteratively output. If a sequence is defined, the sequence order and repeat functions are applied. T riggered – Waveform is output only once when an external, internal GPIB/Ethernet[...]

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    Arbitrary W aveform Generators AWG520 Arbitrary Waveform Generators • www .tektronix.com/signal_sources 3 Auxiliary Outputs Marker – Number: AWG520: 4. Level: Hi/Lo: –2.0 V to 2.0 V (0.05 V p-p to 4 V p-p ) into 50 Ω ; –4.0 V to 4.0 V (0.1 V p-p to 8 V p-p ) into 1 M Ω . Resolution: 0.05 V . Accuracy: Within ±0.1 V ±5% of setting. Ris[...]

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    Arbitrary W aveform Generators AWG520 Our most up-to-date product information is available at: www .tektronix.com Copyright © 2004, T ektronix, Inc . All rights reserved. T ektronix products are covered by U .S . and foreign patents , issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specific[...]