# Function Generators

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/function-generators/33402>\
**Category:** Product Selection Guide\
**Tags:** equipment-tools-supplies, test-and-measurement, equipment\
**Created:** [July 25, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/function-generators/33402 "2023-07-25T22:55:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Nathan\_2268](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/nathan_2268/32/1883_2.png) [@Nathan\_2268](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Nathan_2268)\
**Post date:** [July 25, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/function-generators/33402/1 "2023-07-25T22:55:43Z")

</div>

This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the [Function Generators](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/function-generators/630) category on [DigiKey.com](http://DigiKey.com)

> Function Generators are designed to generate a variety of signal waveforms of varying amplitudes and frequencies. The available types are function generator/-Analog/-DDS, pulse generator, pulse meter, and RF generator. They are available with 1, 2, or 4 channels and have frequencies ranging from 200 kHz to 70 GHz, with output signals of sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, and RF waveforms.

  

**Selection**** Characteristics**

> **Type:** Indicates the style and configuration of the device.

> **Function:** Indicates device function parameters.

> **Number of Channels:** Number of outputs the item is able to provide waveforms over.

> **Frequency - Max:** The maximum amount of oscillation of the wave form the device is able to generate.

> **Signal Types:** Enumerates common test waveforms that a device is capable of generating.

> **Display Type:** Describes the technology used for the display.

> **Supply Voltage:** Typically represented by a range, this indicates the low and high voltage limits which one can expect standard operation. Voltages outside this range may damage the device and other system components.

**Product**** Examples**

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/5/b/5bc2f3f957d2ebc6f48f5731ec10080292ea54d2.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ni/867122-03/16916050)

| MFR PART # | 867122-03 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [2770-867122-03-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/ni/867122-03/16916050) |
| MANUFACTURER | NI |
| DESCRIPTION | 80 MHz Arbitrary Function Generator, Analog 2 Channel Sine, Square, Triangle Display Type |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://mm.digikey.com/Volume0/opasdata/d220001/medias/docus/2608/PXI%20Waveform%20Generator%20MMO%20Flyer.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/3/9/393117c5a7d1c79053b2098b0a4faf7eb7e20c51.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/b-k-precision/4033/2415104)

| MFR PART # | 4033 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [BK4033-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/b-k-precision/4033/2415104) |
| MANUFACTURER | B&K Precision |
| DESCRIPTION | 50 MHz Pulse Generator 1 Channel Pulse Display Type LCD |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.digikey.com/en/htmldatasheets/production/759551/0/0/1/4033) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/1/0/10a71b145c1d85498a159c2ea6ee37a48d967f9c.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/teledyne-lecroy/T3AWG3252/9828862)

| MFR PART # | T3AWG3252 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [T3AWG3252-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/teledyne-lecroy/T3AWG3252/9828862) |
| MANUFACTURER | Teledyne LeCroy |
| DESCRIPTION | 250 MHz Arbitrary, Sweep Function Generator, DDS 2 Channel Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse Display Type LCD |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://cdn.teledynelecroy.com/files/pdf/t3awgseries-datasheet.pdf) |

**Media**** Links**

Videos  
[Setting Phase Offset to Zero with Arbitrary Waveform Generators](https://www.digikey.com/en/videos/b/bk-precision/setting-phase-offset-to-zero-with-arbitrary-waveform-generators)  
[Function Generator & Digital Storage Oscilloscope Demo](https://www.digikey.com/en/videos/b/bk-precision/function-generator--digital-storage-oscilloscope-demo)  
[WaveSurfer 3000 Multi Instrument](https://www.digikey.com/en/videos/t/teledyne-lecroy/wavesurfer-3000-multi-instrument)  
[More Function Generator Videos](https://www.digikey.com/en/content-search?t=function+generators&f=918738543)

Articles  
[PXI Modular Test Instruments and Software](https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/how-to-speed-system-design-validation-production-test-modular-instruments-software)

Blogs  
[DigiKey InstaLab](https://www.digikey.com/en/blog/digi-key-instalab-helps-you-create-the-future-of-electronics-design)

TechForum  
[Breadboard Tip: Easy Connection to Test Equipment Using Twisted Wire and BNC Adapter](https://forum.digikey.com/t/breadboard-tip-easy-connection-to-test-equipment-using-twisted-wire-and-bnc-adapter/37214)

### If you have any general questions on the specifications for selecting [Function Generators](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/function-generators/630), please reply using the button below. If you have questions on specific Function Generators please post those questions in the [Test and Measurement](https://forum.digikey.com/c/equipment-tools-supplies/test/125) category.