GFG-8216A Instek Function Generator
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| Part Number | GFG-8216A |
|---|---|
| Availability | Not in Stock |
| Location | Champaign, IL USAships worldwide |
| Stock # | 56508-1 |
| Ship Weight | 25 lbs /ea |
| Condition | New From Surplus Stock |
| Inspection | Before every shipment |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee |
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Instek GFG-8216A Function Generator Overview
Features:
- Frequency Range: 0.3Hz - 3MHz
- Waveforms:Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp, TTL and CMOS Output
- External Voltage Controlled Frequency (VCF) Function
- Duty Cycle Controlled with Signal Inversion Capability
- Variable DC Offset Control
- Two-Step (-20dB x 2) and Variable Attenuator
- Built-In 6 Digit Counter with INT./EXT. Function up to 150MHz / high resolution
The Instek GFG-8216A Function Generator may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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Instek GFG-8216A Function Generator Specs
| MAIN | |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.3Hz to 3 MHz (7 ranges) |
| Amplitude | ≥10Vpp (into 50Ω load) |
| Impedance | 50Ω±10% |
| Attenuator | -20dB±1dB x 2 |
| DC Offset | < -5V - >5V( into 50Ω load) |
| Duty Control | 80% : 20% : 80% to 1MHz Continue Variable |
| Display | 6 digit LED display |
| SINE WAVE | |
| Distortion | ≤1%, 0.3Hz - 200kHz |
| Flatness | <0.3dB, 0.3Hz - 300kHz; <0.5dB, 300kHz - 3MHz |
| TRIANGLE WAVE | |
| Linear | ≥98% 0.3Hz - 100kHz; ≥95%, 100kHz - 3MHz |
| SQUARE WAVE | |
| Symmetry | ±2%, 0.3Hz - 100kHz |
| Rise or Fall Time | ≤100nS at maximum output (into 50Ω load) |
| CMOS OUTPUT | |
| Level | 4Vpp±1Vpp - 14.5Vpp±0.5Vpp adjustable |
| Rise or Fall Time | ≤120nS |
| TTL OUTPUT | |
| Level | ≥3Vpp |
| Fan Out | 20 TTL load |
| Rise or Fall Time | ≤25nS |
| VCF | |
| Input Voltage | 0V - 10V ±1V(100 : 1) |
| Input Impedance | 10kΩ ±10% |
| FREQUENCY COUNTER | |
| Int./Ext. | Switch selector |
| Range | 0.3Hz - 3MHz (5Hz - 150MHz EXT.) |
| Accuracy | Timebase accuracy ±1 counter |
| Timebase | ±20ppm(23°±5°) after 30 minutes warm up |
| Resolution | The maximum resolution is 100nHz for 1Hz and 1Hz for 100MHz |
| Input Impedance | 1MΩ // 150pF |
| Sensitivity | ≤35mVrms (5Hz - 100MHz) ≤45mVrms (100MHz - 150MHz) |
| STATS | |
| Power Source | AC 115V/230V±15%, 50/60Hz |
| Accessories | Power cord × 1 Instruction manual × 1 GTL-101 × 2 |
| Dimensions & Weight | 251(W) × 91(H) × 291(D) mm, Approx. 2.1kg |
| General | |
| Manufacturer | Instek |
| Model | GFG-8216A |
| Condition | New From Surplus Stock |
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