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Single-channel Function Generator   250MHz sine and 150MHz square waves   Triangle, ramp, sinc, Gaussian, exponential, noise, pulse generation with variable edge, and DC waveforms   4 Vp-p into 50Ω, 8Vp-p into open circuit   12 Bit, 625 MS/s, 512 Kpoint arbitrary waveforms   Linear & logarithmic sweeps, triggered, gate and burst   FM, FSK, and PSK modulation   High resolution 3.8" LCD, color display   Ethernet, USB and GPIB interfaces   ArbConnection software for easy waveform creation & control

Standard Waveforms The 8251 has 10 built in functions for quick and easy wave generation. Front panel operations allows for easy selection of wave form and editing of all wave parameters. All of the standard waves can reach up to 50MHz with Sine and Square going as high as 250MHz.

User Defined Waveforms For more advanced users the 8251 with its 12 bit vertical resolution offers a standard 512Kb memory depth and a 625MS/s sample clock for designing waveforms. With the ability to control and edit the value of each and every point any wave is possible. The Memory can be divided into segments for storing all of the user defined waveforms.

Modulated Waveforms Agility and modulation capabilities open the door to diverse applications. In addition to the capability of generating any shape and style of waveform with the arbitrary waveform generation power, the products can also do standard modulation schemes such as FM, FSK, sweep and PSK without sacrificing the power of the instrument control and output run modes.

Accuracy and Stability As standard, the instrument is equipped with an internal frequency reference that has 1ppm accuracy and stability over a period of 1 year. An external frequency reference is provided on the rear panel for applications requiring greater accuracy or stability, supported by the instrument’s 14 digits resolution.

Easy to Use Large and user-friendly 3.8” back-lit color LCD display facilitates browsing though menus, updating parameters and displaying detailed and critical information for your waveform output. Combined with numeric keypad, cursor position control and a dial, the front panel controls simplifies the often complex operation of an arbitrary function generator.

Remote Control Model 8251 comes standard with a variety of interfaces: Ethernet, USB and GPIB allowing the user to freely select the interface best suited to his individual requirements. The included ArbConnection software is a powerful editorial tool for designing waveforms and provides the user with full control of instrument functions, modes and features.

Multiple Environments to Write Your Code Model 8251 comes with a complete set of drivers, allowing you to write your application in various environments such as: Labview, CVI, C++, VB, 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.

Automated External Self-Calibration Leading-edge technology is implemented to allow calibration from any interface, USB, GPIB or LAN and calibration factors are stored in a flash memory thus eliminating the need to open instrument covers.

Accessories
Name  Description  S-Rack mount  19" Single Rack Mounting Kit  D-Rack mount  19" Dual Rack Mounting Kit  Case Kit  Professional Carrying Bag
Note: Options and Accessories must be specified at the time of your purchase.