Fluke 396 Universal Waveform Generator
The Fluke 396 Universal Waveform Generator is a versatile instrument for generating a wide variety of electrical signals. It offers high precision and stability, making it suitable for various testing, calibration, and research applications. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features, the Fluke 396 allows users to create custom waveforms and simulate real-world signal conditions with ease.
- Model
- Fluke 396
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $430
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 396
This unit
The Fluke 396 is a single-channel universal waveform generator engineered for high-precision signal synthesis across testing, calibration, and research environments. It generates standard waveforms - sine, square, triangle, ramp, haversine, cosine, havercosine, and sin(x)/x - plus arbitrary waveforms, pulse trains, noise, trigger signals, tones, and swept outputs. Direct Digital Synthesis delivers 10-digit frequency resolution for standard waveforms; clock synthesis provides 8-digit resolution for square waves.
The 4 MB word memory accommodates complex arbitrary waveforms and supports sequencing of up to 16 steps with looping capability.
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 1
- Sampling Rate: 125.00 MSa/sec
- Record Length: 4 MB word
- Output Voltage Range: 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp; 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp into open circuit
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω
- Frequency Range (Sine/Square): DC to 50 MHz
- Frequency Range (Pulse): DC to 10 MHz
- Frequency Resolution: 10-digit (DDS); 8-digit (clock synthesis)
Key Features
- Arbitrary waveform generation with freehand, mathematical expression, and composite waveform creation via ArbExplorer software
- Triggered burst and gated output modes for synchronized signal conditioning
- Amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) capabilities
- Precise amplitude and offset control
- Up to 100 stored waveforms, each user-named and length-configurable
- Multi-unit synchronization via dedicated instrument synchronization cable
- Waveform download over RS232 and GPIB interfaces
Typical Applications
- Signal simulation and transducer testing across electrical and mechanical systems
- Instrument calibration requiring complex, multi-step waveform sequences
- Research environments demanding arbitrary waveform synthesis with modulation
- Production testing with repeatable burst and gated signal scenarios
Compatibility & Integration RS232 and GPIB interfaces enable remote control and waveform management. Synchronization cable supports coordinated multi-unit operation for phase-coherent or distributed signal generation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 50 MHz (sine/square) |
| DC to 10 MHz (pulse) | Voltage / Current Range | 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp |
Fluke 396 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Fluke 396. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Fluke 396 price
This Fluke 396 is listed at $430. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Fluke 396 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Fluke 396 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
