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Single Channel 1.25GS/s,14 bit waveform generator   500MHz sine and 350MHz square waves   16M waveform memory, 32M memory optional   3 selectable output paths:     2 Vp-p into 50Ω with 500MHz bandwidth, Differential DC output     4 Vp-p into 50Ω with 350MHz bandwidth, Differential DC output     -20 to +10 dBm into 50Ω with >500MHz bandwidth, RF AC output   AM, FM, FSK, PSK, ASK, Amp. & Freq. Hop, Sweep and Chirp modulations   Powerful pulse/pattern composer for analog, digital and mixed signals   16 Bit LVDS Parallel / Separate Outputs (Option D)   Smart trigger enables trigger hold-off, detect, wait, abort and restart   Advanced sequencer for step, loop, nest and jumps scenarios   Two differential markers with programmable positions, width&levels   User friendly 4” color LCD display   Remote control through LAN, USB and GPIB   Store/recall capability on disk-on-key or 4GB internal memory   LXI Class C compliant

Universal Waveform Source Equipped with 1.25GS/s 14-bit clock and 16M points (32M optional) memory, the WX1281B can generate literally any waveform, short or long, at frequencies up to 500MHz with 8 digits of resolution, resulting in the highest precision signal creation and regeneration without compromising signal fidelity or system integrity.

Signal Integrity and Purity One of the most important requirement in today’s testing and measurement applications is high signal quality. With a typical SSB phase noise of <-115dBc at 100MHz, and <-100dBc at 500MHz, at 10 kHz carrier offset and with exceptionally good SFDR of <-70dBc at 500MHz carrier, Tabor’s WX1282B unique platform delivers one of the best quality signals available on the market today, answering the ever-growing demand for clear and precise signals.

DC or AC Coupled Outputs Have a requirement for different output paths in your lab? Great! The WX1281B offers two single or differential ended DC coupled and one single ended AC coupled output amplifiers: 2Vp-p into 50 ohms with 500MHz bandwidth, for applications demanding optimized transitions and aberrations; 4Vp-p into 50 ohms with 350MHz bandwidth, for applications demanding high voltage or -20 to +10 dBm path for applications requiring bandwidth and flatness for frequencies as high as 500MHz.

Powerful Segmentation and Sequencing Solving almost every complex application, powerful segmentation and sequencing produces a nearly endless variety of complex waveforms. The waveform memory can be divided into multiple waveform segments and sequenced in user-selectable fashion to create complex waveforms that have repeatable segments, jump and nest, saving you precious memory space. The WX1281B also allows you to generate up to 1000 sequence scenarios and sequence between them to generate an even higher level of flexibility in waveform creation.

Dynamic Segment / Sequence Control Working in the real-time world and need fast waveform switching? The WX1281B has a rear panel control designed specifically for that. Having the dynamic control feature, in effect, can serve as replacement of the sequence table where the real-time application can decide when and for how long a waveform will be generated. For much more complex applications, this same input may serve as a dynamic switch for complete sequences, creating real-life scenarios for real-time applications.

Smart Trigger Until now, you`ve been forced to trigger on a specific event. Tabor`s all-new SmarTrigger feature was designed to enhance the trigger capability and facilitate wider flexibility of a specific pulse event. It allows triggering on either a pulse having a larger pulse width than a programmed time value (time), or even on a pulse having a pulse width between two limits (<>time). In addition, the SmarTrigger has a hold-off function, in which the output is held idle after the first trigger and starts a waveform cycle only with the first valid trigger after a hold-off interval has lapsed, allowing you to solve endless "negotiation" scenarios.

Pulse / Pattern Creation Generating complex pulse trains has never been easier. The Pulse Composer is a powerful built-in tool that converts the WX1281B to a very sophisticated Pulse/Pattern Generator, allowing to create literally any complex pulse train / pattern, whether it’s a single pulse, multi-level, linear-points, initialization or preamble pattern definition, arbitrary bit design, user-defined or even standard random patterns with programmable resolution, so it doesn’t matter if your application is radar communications, nanotechnology or serial bus testing, the pulse/pattern composer is the right tool for your application. Moreover, all the WX1281B advanced trigger modes are applicable, hence one can choose to use the “step” mode to advance every bit independently or the “once” mode to advance a complete data block in one trigger event, enabling even more applications, such as trigger, clock and data protocols.

Multi-Level and PAM(n) Signals The WX1281B’s pulse composer enables up to 1Gbit/s data rate generation, utilizing either NRZ and RZ modes (minimum transition times) which is ideal especially for multi level and PAM(n) applications such as, LED (light-emitting diodes), CAN, QPHY, FlexRay or simulating and testing Ethernet environment, whether it’s 100Mbit/s (100BASE-T), the later gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) or even the latest 802.3an standard (10GBASE-T), which utilizes PAM-16.

Programmable Deferential Markers The WX1281B is equipped with two programmable deferential markers . Differential simply means outstanding signal integrity for high frequencies, whereas the programmability allows you to set position, width, delay and amplitude for any required peripheral triggering need. While bench usage enables setting only one marker position, you can set multiple markers and program different marker properties for each transition instance remotely, allowing various triggering profiles.

Automated External Calibration Usually, calibration cycles in the industry range from one to three years, where instruments are sent to a service center, opened to allow access to trimmers, calibrated and certified for repeated usage. In contrast, the innovative advanced technology implemented in the WX1281B allows calibration from ANY interface, USB, GPIB or LAN. Calibration factors are stored in a flash memory eliminating the need to open instrument covers.

Easy to Use Large and user-friendly 4” backlit color LCD display facilitates browsing though menus, updating parameters and displaying detailed and critical information for your waveform output. Combined with numeric keypad, ten quick-link function & run mode buttons, cursor position control and a dial, the front panel controls simplify the often complex operation of an arbitrary waveform generator.

High Speed Access Access speed is an increasingly important requirement for test systems. Included with the instrument is a variety of interfaces including: Ethernet 10/100/1000, USB 2.0 and GPIB so one may select the interface most compatible to individual requirements. Using any of the external interfaces, controlling instrument functions and features as well as downloading waveforms and sequences is fast, time saving and easily tailored to every system, from simple benchtop instrumentation to fully-featured ATE system. IVI drivers and factory support speed-up system integration, minimizing time-to-market and significantly reducing system development costs.

Multiple Environments to Write Your Code Model WX1281B comes with a complete set of drivers, allowing you to write your application in various environments such as: Labview, CVI, C++, VB, and MATLAB. You may also link the supplied dll to other Windows based API’s or, use low-level SCPI commands (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) to program the instrument, regardless if your application is written for Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.

Digital Outputs (Option D) In today’s world, many applications require multiple digital outputs or a parallel digital interpretation of the analog outputs. With the new digital option the WX1281B-D now offers up to 16 programmable digital outputs, up to extra 32M of digital memory, up to 625Mb/s of data rate and controllable skew between outputs. Combined with Tabor’s dedicated digital signal amplifier, WXD1, the WX1281B-D is, by far, the best mixed signal source on the market to meet all of today`s requirements.

ArbConnection The ArbConnection software provides you with full control of instrument functions, modes and features. ArbConnection is a powerful editorial tool that allows you to easily design any type of waveform. Whether it is the built in wave, pulse or Serial data composers, or the built in equation editor with which you can create your own exotic functions, ArbConnection makes virtually any application possible.

Options
Name  Description  Option 1  32M Memory  Option D  16 Bit Digital Outputs
Accessories
Name  Description  Sync Cable  for Multiple Instrument Synchronization  Rack mount  19" Single Rack Mounting Kit  Case Kit  Professional Carrying Bag
Note: Options and Accessories must be specified at the time of your purchase.