Tektronix AWG7122B Arbitrary Waveform Generator 12GS/s OPT 06

The Tektronix AWG7122B is a arbitrary waveform generator delivering 12 GS/s sample rate, expandable to 24 GS/s with Option 06 interleave capability. It generates complex analog signals with exceptional fidelity for aerospace, defense, communications, and research applications. The instrument supports direct RF synthesis up to 9.6 GHz, multilevel signal generation, jitter injection (Rj, Pj, ISI, DCD), pre/de-emphasis, and real-world signal anomalies.

Its 10-bit DAC (8-bit with marker outputs) delivers up to 3.5 GHz modulation bandwidth at 1 dB. Deep memory reaches 32 M points standard, expandable to 64 M points, enabling complex waveform sequences with real-time looping, jumps, and conditional branches across 16,000 sequence steps. Integrated timing control includes ±100 ps interchannel skew (1 ps resolution), 300 ps delay range (1 ps resolution), and edge timing shifts down to 100 fs resolution.

Total jitter measures 20 psp-p typical at 10⁻¹² BER for 1–2 channels. Direct output rise/fall time is 35 ps. The instrument accepts waveform imports from MathCAD, MATLAB, Excel, and Tektronix oscilloscope formats.

A Windows XP PC supports network connectivity via LAN and USB, with DVD and removable hard drive storage.

Technical Specifications

• Sample Rate: 12 GS/s (standard); 24 GS/s (interleaved with Option 06)


• DAC Resolution: 10-bit (no marker outputs) or 8-bit (two marker outputs)


• Vertical Resolution: Up to 10 bits


• RF Output Frequency: Up to 9.6 GHz


• Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 3.5 GHz (1 dB)


• Total Jitter: 20 psp-p typical at 10⁻¹² BER (1–2 channels)


• Rise/Fall Time (20%–80%): 35 ps typical (direct output)


• Interchannel Skew Control: ±100 ps range, 1 ps resolution


• Delay Control: 300 ps range, 1 ps resolution


• Edge Timing Shift: Down to 100 fs resolution


• Memory: 32 M points standard; 64 M points with Option 01


• Sequencing: 16,000 steps with looping, jumps, and conditional branches

Key Features

• Direct RF/IF synthesis without I/Q degradation


• Multilevel signals, glitches, and real-life signal replication


• Jitter and wander element generation


• Real-time dynamic jump capability for adaptive waveforms


• Third-party waveform import (MathCAD, MATLAB, Excel)

Typical Applications

• Aerospace and defense signal testing


• High-frequency communications validation


• Wideband RF component characterization


• Ultra-Wideband (UWB) IQ/IF signal generation

Compatibility & Integration

• Windows XP operating system with integrated PC


• LAN and USB connectivity


• DVD and removable hard drive storage


• Tektronix oscilloscope data format support