WF1966 (2-channel, 0.001µHz to 50MHz Multifunction Synthesizer)


Brand: NF
Model Series: WF1965-66 Series

About Product

dThe NF Wave Factory lineup has since been even further improved with to meet the more advanced needs of users by providing even more advanced functions, performance characteristics, and user-friendly features. The result is an unprecedented level of high cost performance. Easy linkage to personal computers opens the door to an assortment of applications. The broad lineup of WAVE FACTORY models lets users select the one that best suits their intended uses and their budget. This comes up with the principle of NF’s multifunction synthesizer. The NF WF196566 Series Multifunction Synthesizers are new advances in function generator and they will be your choices.

Product Features

  • DDS system provides high accuracy and high resolution
    • Oscillation frequency range: 001µHz to 50MHz
    • Frequency setting resolution: 01µHz
    • Frequency accuracy: ±5ppm; Age-related change:  ±3ppm per year
    • Vertical resolution of waveform: 14-bit
  • High-quality waveform output: Sine waves, square waves, triangular waves, saw tooth waves, arbitrary waveforms, noise and DC
  • Arbitrary Waveform Editor is provided as standard
  • Oscillation functions: Burst, gate, trigger, and triggered gate oscillations
  • A wide array of sweep and modulation functions
  • 1-channel or 2-channel output: Up to 6 units can be operated in sync, with a configuration of signal generators for 3 to 12 channels
  • Provides all the basic functions for test signal sources plus more advanced, more functions, and easier to use
  • Channel to channel isolation: Signal ground is isolated between two channels (Channels 1 and 2) (WF1966)
  • Input/output floating: Signal ground floats from chassis
  • Versatile interfaces: GPIB and USB are provided as standard

Product Functions

  • Key Navigation function
    • The WF1965 & WF1966 Series employ Key Navigation on the front panel to facilitate key operations as much as possible. Only the keys that are to be operated next illuminate sequentially and only necessary and sufficient information is displayed. With conventional oscillators, a single key used to have too many functions and displays as a result of pursuing many advanced functions. This made operations difficult. The WF1965-66 Series solve these problems, thereby supporting smooth and reliable operations (See photo section)
  • User unit function
    • Frequency, period, phase, amplitude, offset and duty can be set and displayed in desired unit if desired unit name and conversion formula have been input. Because you do not need to conduct complicated calculations each time you make settings, the output can be easily obtained in desired unit. This function enables values to be set in any engineering unit specified by the user (See photo section)
  • 2-channel mode (WF1966)
    • Various settings such as 2 independent channels, 2 phases (same frequency)/constant frequency ratio/constant frequency difference/ differential output (amplitude and offsets in inverted waveforms at same frequency) are available (See photo section)
      • Constant frequency ratio (Ratio) is a mode in which the frequency of 2 channels changes (is interlocked) so that the frequency ratio between 2 channels is constant. For example, this can be used as signal source for driving a device under test that uses gear mechanism
      • Constant frequency difference (2 Tone) is a mode in which the frequency of 2 channels changes (is interlocked) so that the frequency difference between 2 channels is constant. For example, this is convenient in simulating the relation of the target frequency and nearby noise in communication issue
      • Differential output (Diff) is a mode in which the one channel has amplitude and offset in the inverted waveform of those of the other channel at the same frequency. This can be used for testing differential output of amplifiers (See photo section)
  • Pulse generator
    • The WF196-66 Series can be used as a pulse generator by combining variable duty factor, trigger oscillation, and trigger delay functions. Settings can be made in the pulse width or period, in addition to independent level settings with high/low. This can be used in various digital devices, data transmission devices and device operation tests (See photo section)
  • Burst / Trigger / Gate / Triggered Gate
    • The WF1965-66 Series can control start/stop of the oscillation as you desire. With stop level function, you can set at which level the oscillation stops as you desire (resolution of 0.01%). In addition, the wave number to oscillate and stop can be set both independently by the 0.5 wave up to 500000.0 waves (See photo section)
  • Standard output waveforms
    • Standard waveforms such as sine, triangle, square, saw-tooth and inverted saw-tooth can be output (See photo section)
  • Sweep functions and modulation functions
    • Each parameter of frequency / phase / amplitude / offset / duty factor (square wave only) can be swept in combination of continuous / single / gated sweep and linear/log (log is available only for frequency and amplitude). Needless to say, sweeping can be set to pause or resume. Auxiliary input/output terminals for hold input, marker output, and X drive output are provided on the rear panel of the synthesizer. Modulation can be applied not only to AM, FM (FSK), phase (PSK), and PWM as a matter of course, but also to offset (See photo section)
  • Arbitrary waveforms
    • Up to 12 waveforms, with maximum length of 32kWords
      • 8kWwords: 12 waves
      • 16kWords: 6 waves
      • 32kWords: 3 waves
    • Complex arbitrary waveforms can be easily generated by using the bundled software, Arbitrary Waveform Editor 0105
    • Waveform generation functions: Standard waveform, function expressions, and linear and spline interpolations that specify control points (See photo section)
    • Waveform editing functions: Copy, cut, and paste, plus horizontal and vertical compression and expansion, four arithmetic operation
    • Transfer functions: Transfer waveform data, setting parameters, etc., viaUSB or GPIB interface
    • Display functions: Display or edit generated waveforms and digital patterns, and read markers
    • File operations: Save or load waveform data, setting parameters and waveform function expressions
  • Square wave output with universal setting
    • The square wave duty is variable between 0 to 100% with setting resolution of 0.0001%. With this, precise simulation of the duty-controlled mechanism that is used in in-vehicle ECU can be performed. Furthermore, the WF1965-66 Series can set rise/fall time of the square wave. The setting can be made in wide variable range of 7ns to 1ms with resolution of 3 digits. With this function, users can perform operation test on devices that use digital signal such as clock signal used in information equipment (See photo section)
  • External AM / External Addition
    • External amplitude modulation and external addition of waveforms are possible (See photo section)

Product Application

  • Electronics/Information equipment
    • Operation test on electronic circuits, LSIs, and components, signal source for information equipment and digital circuits, input signal source for A/D converters, RGB signal source for display check, drive test on LCD panels, driving multilayer piezoelectric actuators, driving ultrasonic motors, developing bias signal source for copying machine drums, test on pulse counters, signal source for testing differential and balanced input, generation of noise simulation waveforms and input and generation of noise simulation waveforms
  • Communication/Audio
    • Terrestrial digital broadcasting, clock source for OFDM methods such as 5-GHz high speed wireless LAN, IQ signal source for next-generation cellular-phones, signal source for testing echo cancellers, signal source for simulating responses of radar and sonar, simulated signal source for fish finders, frequency response tests on amplifiers and speakers, evaluation tests on radio communication devices and white noise source
  • Mechanics/Control
    • Driving signal for robots and servo systems, signal source for testing FA control circuits, simulated signal source for various sensors, timing signal source for switches and relays, driving pulse motors, signal source for driving PWM inverter motors, simulated signal source for rotary encoders, signal source for vibration and fatigue tests and signal source for making waves
  • Components/Materials
    • Inspection and evaluation of electronic components, driving piezoelectric elements, driving solenoids, driving heaters, trigger source for pulse lasers, signal source for plating power supplies, signal source for bending and fatigue tests on materials, measuring electrochemical characteristic of solution, charge/discharge test on batteries, use for generating simulated AE (acoustic emission) waves and measuring lock-in amplifiers using reference signals
  • Automobiles/Railroads
    • Simulation of gear rotation signals, development and inspection of ABS and power steering, simulation signal source for ECUs, simulation signal source for various automobile sensors, testing traction control, testing power supply ripple fluctuation of electrical components, signal source for testing ATC systems and signal source for testing track circuit devices
  • Power electronics
    • Signal source for testing circuit breakers, signal source for testing JIS standards of earth leakage circuit breakers, simulation of 3-phase power sources and generating waveforms for power fluctuation environmental tests
  • Medical electronics
    • Simulation of bio-signals, simulated signal source for electrocardiogram, source for auditory stimulation such as tone burst
  • Frequency standard in instrument control rooms
  • Simulated signal source for evaluating recorders and monitors

Standard Accessories

  1. GPIB Interface
  2. USB Interface
  3. Arbitrary Waveform Editor 0105
  4. Fuse
  5. Instruction Manual
  6. Instruction Manual for Remote Control
  7. Power Cable

Product Options

  1. 1991A: Synchronized Operation (Factory Option)
  2. 1994A: Cable for Synchronized Operation

Related Catalog

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