Fluke / Wavetek / Datron 1396 50 MHz Arbitrary Waveform Synthesizer

The Fluke/Wavetek/Datron 1396 is a 50 MHz arbitrary waveform synthesizer engineered as a single-slot C-size VXIbus module for flexible signal generation across test and measurement applications. It combines standard function generator capabilities with user-defined arbitrary waveform creation, delivering 12-bit vertical resolution and support for up to 131,072 waveform points (524,288 optional). SCPI compatibility enables dynamic instrument configuration and simplified programming.

Technical Specifications Waveform Generation

Arbitrary waveforms: 12-bit resolution, 5 to 131,072 points (524,288 optional), up to 50 MS/s sampling

Standard waveforms: sine to 20 MHz, square to 25 MHz, triangle/ramp/haversine/random/(sin x)/x/DC from 1 mHz to 2 MHz

Linked sequencing: up to 4096 segments with loop counts from 1 to 1,048,576 or continuous operation

Independently programmable segment frequencies as integer divisors of master sampling rate

Trigger-based or continuous sequence start; Word Serial command or trigger event advance conditions Frequency and Timing

Master clock: 50 MHz in CW mode with internal clock

Raster mode: mantissa 25 MHz to 50 MHz with 5-digit resolution

Built-in frequency sweep and frequency list function for custom sweep/hop sequences

Internal CLK10 signal drives frequency synthesizer and trigger timer Amplitude and Output

Main output into 50Ω: 15 mV to 15 Vp-p; into >10 kΩ: 30 mV to 30 Vp-p

Output impedance: 50Ω nominal; protected to ±20 Vdc

Amplitude and offset resolution: 3.5 digits; accuracy: ±1% of setting

DC offset range: ±7.5 V into 50Ω, ±15 V into >10 kΩ (peak + offset ≤ 7.5 V into 50Ω)

Filtering: 20 MHz 4-pole Bessel and 20 MHz 7-pole 6-zero elliptic Modulation & Outputs

AM and suppressed carrier modulation with internal or external modulation input

16-bit digital output

Key Features

SCPI programming interface for rapid integration

Flexible sequence and loop control up to 4096 linked segments

High-resolution arbitrary waveform capability with optional extended memory

Integrated sweep and frequency-list functions

Typical Applications

Component and subsystem functional testing

Analog filter characterization

Signal simulation and modulation testing

Compatibility & Integration VXIbus C-size single-slot module with SCPI command set for integration into automated test systems.