B&K Precision 4012A - Datasheet - Manual

5 MHz Sweep Function Generator
Model 4012A
Data Sheet
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© B&K Precision Corp. 2013
v080213
Model 4012A is a popular 5 MHz generator for general
bench and lab use with an ideal mixture of features and
sweep function at a compelling price.
Features & Benefits
■ 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz
■ Sine, Square, Triangle, Pulse, and Ramp output
■ Coarse and fine tuning knobs
■ 4-digit LED display
■ Linear and log sweep
■ Variable duty cycle
■ Variable DC offset
■ Variable 20 Vpp output into open circuit (10 Vpp into 50 Ω)
Specifications 4012A
Frequency Characteristics
Waveforms Sine, Square, Triangle, ±Pulse, ±Ramp
Range 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz in 7 ranges
Resolution 4 digits
Tuning Range 10:1
Fine ±5% of coarse setting
Variable Duty Cycle 15:85:15 cont variable
Operating Modes Normal, Sweep, VCG
Output Characteristics
Impedance 50 Ω ±10%
Level 20 V p-p Open circuit, 10 V p-p into 50 Ω
Amplitude Variable, 20 dB range typical
Attenuation -20 dB ±1dB
DC Offset
Preset: ±0.1 V typical
Variable: ±10 V open-circuit ±5 into 50 Ω
Sine Wave
Distortion <3% typical at 1 kHz
Flatness (Into 50 Ω) ±5% ±(.45 dB) 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz
Square Wave
Symmetry 0.1 Hz to 100 kHz <2%
Rise time (Into 50 Ω) ≤ 120 nS
Triangle Wave
Linearity ≥ 98% to 100 kHz
TTL Output
Level 0.8 V to 2.4 V
Rise time ≤ 20 nS
Duty Cycle 50% typical
CMOS Output
Max. Frequency 2 MHz
Level 4 V to 14 V ±0.5 V p-p continuously variable
Rise Time ≤ 120 nS (Open circuit)
VCG (Voltage controlled generator)
Input Voltage 0-10 V ±1 V causes a 100:1 frequency change
Impedance 10 kΩ ±5%
Sweep Operation
Mode LIN/LOG
Width 100:1 continuously variable
Rate 0.5 s to 30 s continuously variable
Frequency Counter
Accuracy Time base accuracy ±1 count
Time Base Accuracy ±10 ppm (23 °C ± 5 °C)
Display 4 digit LED
General
Power Source 120/230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, internal jumper selectable
Dimensions (W x H x D) 10.5” x 4.5” x 12.25” (266.7 x 114.3 x 311.15 mm)
Weight 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Two-Year Warranty
Included Accessories Instruction manual, output cable (BNC to alligator clips)