The Model 685 High-Performance Arbitrary Waveform Generator offers some of the most exciting advancements in waveform development. The industry-leading flexibility, speed, and power levels allow users the widest range of modulation and creator options. The Model 685 delivers this flexibility with premium signal integrity, and easy to use touch-screen display, and a host of new operational modes. The differential outputs offer many advantages including immunity to external noise, especially on low voltage systems.
The Model 685 features world leading 16 bit arbitrary waveforms capable of 5Vpp and 110ps rise and fall times. The flexible software interface allows users to define complex waveforms with up to 16,384 analog waveform and digital pattern sequences. The options don't stop there - define your own execution flow with loops, jumps and condition branches. Waveform memory length: 4GSamples.
Whether it is generating a complex pulse train, a series of radar pulses, pulsed RF signals with impairments, Gaussian pulses, multi-level pulses, double pulses for IGBT/Mosfet experiments, pulses for Advanced Research and Quantum computing, the BNC Model 685 is the ideal partner for all your most complex tests and cutting-edge applications.
The 685 is upgradeable for the life of the instrument and can be syncrhonized with 3 additional units to generate up to 32 analog / 128 digital channels. Test the new Model 685 today!
Model 685 Device Configurator
| Number of Channels: | Two Channel Four Channel Eight Channel |
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| Memory Option: | 2048 Million Points Memory [standard] 4096 Million Points Memory [option -4G] |
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5Vpp Single Ended Output - for all channels [option -SE2 ] |
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| Accessories: | 8 bit LVDS to LVTTL Converter [option -DTTL8] Mini SAS HD to 16 SMA Cable (8 LVDS Output) [option -LVDS-SMA8] Rackmount Kit [option -RIDER-RACK] |
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Model 685-2C-D-2G
2 GHz, 6 GSa/s AFG, 3Vpp Differential Output, 2048 Mpts Memory
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Overview
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| Mode of Operation | Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG) Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) |
| Number of Outputs | 2, 4 or 8 Channels |
| Frequency Range | 1 µHz to 2 GHz |
| Waveforms | Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Gaussian, Lorentz, Exp Rise, Exp Decay, Haversine, Sinc, Noise, Arbitrary, DC, Double Pulse |
| Run Mode | Continuous, Modulation, Sweep, and Burst |
| Amplitude | 0 to 5Vpp (into 50 Ω) *Single-ended option |
| Offset | -2.5V to +2.5V |
| Resolution | 100 µVpp or 5 digits |
| Jitter | < 2ps |
| Phase | 0 to 360° |
| Polarity | Positive and Negative |
| Output Impedance | 50Ω (Single Ended) or 100Ω (Differential) |
| Sample Rate | 6.16 GS/s Fixed Clock, 16-Bit Vertical Resolution |
| Marker Outputs | 1 |
| Modulating Frequency | 500 µHz - 61 MHz Internal 10MHz Max External |
| Rise and Fall Time (20% to 80%) | < 300 ps @ 1 Vpp |
| Digital Channel (optional) | 8, 16 or 32 Bits |
| Update Rate | 1.54 Gbps per channel |
| Bandwidth | 2 GHz |
| External Reference Clock Input | 5 MHz to 200 MHz, 1 Hz resolution |
| External Reference Clock Output | 10 MHz TCXO (or optional 100 MHz OCXO) |
| Waveform Memory | Up to 4 Billion Points |
| Mechanical (W x H x D) Weight |
17.7 x 6.3 x 13.4 inch [450 x 160 x 340 mm] 4.4 lbs [9.7 kg] |
| Power Source | 100 to 240 VAC / 45-66 Hz 120 Watts (max) |
| Emission and Immunity | CISPR 11, Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 61326-1:2006, IEC 61000-4-2:2001, IEC 61000-4-3:2002, IEC 61000-4-4:2004, IEC 61000-4-5:2001, IEC 61000-4-6:2003, IEC 61000-4-11:2004 |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: +32 ºF to +122 ºF [0 ºC to +50 ºC] Humidity: 8% to 90% RH Altitude: 10,000 ft [3048 m] |
| Shipping Dimensions | 24x19x13" |
| Shipping Weight | 33 lbs |
Automotive
Today’s cars include many highly sophisticated Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with sensitive electronic components. The Model 685 combines 6.16 GSa/s with a 16-bit vertical resolution, making it an ideal tool for successfully addressing the new testing challenges in the automotive industry.
- CAN bus, CAN-FD, LIN, Flexray, SAE J2716 SENT Protocol Emulation
- EMI debugging, troubleshooting and testing
- Electrical standards emulation up to 12V
- Power MOSFET circuitry in automotive electronics optimization
IoT and Industry 4.0
Arbitrary waveform and function generators will help define new industrial practices for testing the compliance of smart devices. These machines can modulate RF I/Q, enabling simulated testing environments, and are capable of generating noise to test against wireless devices, allowing for emulations close to or matching compliance test standards required for industry 4.0 applications.
University and Research Institute
Research centers and Universities are key users of the Model 685 Arbitrary Waveform series. Complex waveform and/or sophisticated pulse emulation based on variable edges or multilevel can be perfectly created. The combination of fast edge generation, excellent dynamic range, and an easy-to-use user interface combine perfectly for scientists and engineers working on large experiments such as accelerators, tokamak, or synchrotrons to emulate signals without creating specifics test boards.
- Emulation of Detectors
- Emulation of Noise adding Signal Sources
- Generation or Playback of Real-world Signals
- Emulation of long PRBS (PseudoRandom Binary Sequence)
- Modulating and Driving Laser Diodes
Aerospace and Defense
Electronic Warfare signals driven by Radar or Sonar systems match perfectly with these generators. Large BW Riders can be used on digital modulation systems for radio applications or other I/Q signal modulation. Pulses may be easily generated for applications such as Pulse Electron Beams, X-ray sources, Flash X-ray Radiography, Lighting Pulse simulators, and High Power Microwave modulators.
- Frequency Response, Intermodulation Distortion, and Noise-Figure measurements
- Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) pull-in and Hold Range characterization
- Radar Base-band Signals Emulation
Semiconductor Tests
Emulation of complex signals generated with the inclusion of noise or distortions is an excellent way to provide the Compliance Components Test to help semiconductor engineers. The fast edges and pulse generation can be used to provide characterization in fast power devices.
- Clock and Sensor Signals Generation
- MOSFET gate drive Amplitude Signal Emulation
- Power up sequences of IC using the Low Impedance feature (5 Ω output impedance)
Serial Pattern Generators
With serial data pattern generator features, the Model 685 is designed to generate a stream of binary information through the front-end BNC & SMA connectors. Serial Data Pattern Generators assist a wide range of applications stemming from Digital Logic and Semiconductors characterization, Aerospace & Defense compliance testing, Mixed Signal Systems testing, and Signal Integrity experiments.
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