Beckman Industrial BI 117V 20VA 50/60Hz Sweep Function Generator FG3B

Beckman Industrial FG3B Sweep Function Generator

The Beckman Industrial FG3B is a versatile and precise sweep/function generator designed to meet the demands of various electronic testing and development applications. Operating at 117V with a power consumption of 20VA and compatible with 50/60Hz power sources, this instrument offers a comprehensive range of features tailored for professionals in the field.

Key Features

• Wide Frequency Range: Capable of generating signals from 0.2 Hz to 2.0 MHz, accommodating a broad spectrum of testing requirements.
• Multiple Waveforms: Provides sine, square, triangle, TTL, and CMOS pulse outputs, ensuring flexibility for diverse applications.
• Sweep Functionality: Supports both linear and logarithmic sweep modes, facilitating thorough analysis of frequency-dependent behaviors.
• Modulation Capabilities: Equipped with internal and external AM/FM modulation options, enhancing its utility in communication and signal processing tasks.
• Built-in Frequency Counter: Features a 5-digit frequency counter with external input, allowing precise frequency measurements up to 10 MHz.
• Voltage Controlled Frequency (VCF): Includes a VCF input, enabling frequency variation as a function of an external control voltage.
• Output Attenuation: Offers a switchable 20 dB output attenuator, providing flexibility in signal amplitude adjustments.
• Duty Cycle Control: Allows continuous variation of the duty cycle from 1:1 to 10:1, useful for generating short-duration pulses or sawtooth signals.
• DC Offset Control: Provides a DC offset range of -10V to +10V (open circuit) or -5V to +5V (into 50-ohm load), facilitating signal level adjustments.

Specifications

• Frequency Ranges:
  • 0.2 to 2.0 Hz
  • 2.0 to 20 Hz
  • 20 to 200 Hz
  • 0.2 to 2.0 kHz
  • 2.0 to 20 kHz
  • 20 to 200 kHz
  • 0.2 to 2.0 MHz
• Output Amplitude: Greater than 20 Vpp (open circuit); greater than 10 Vpp (into 50-ohm load).
• Output Impedance: 50 ohms ±6%.
• Sine Wave Distortion: Less than 1% from 0.2 Hz to 200 kHz.
• Frequency Accuracy: ±0.1%.
• Power Requirements: 117V, 20VA, 50/60Hz.

The Beckman Industrial FG3B Sweep Function Generator stands out as a reliable and feature-rich instrument, ideal for engineers and technicians seeking precision and versatility in signal generation for testing and development purposes.