Tektronix CG5001-01

The CG5001 Programmable Calibration Generator features a wide range of functions, all programmable by controller via the GPIB. A "Learn" mode allows any manually set function or range to be acquired by a controller. Subsequent use of the resulting program requires a minimum of operator skill and makes data logging an automatic operation. The unit requires either a TM 5003 or TM 5006 (sold separately).

The Tektronix CG 5001 programmable oscilloscope calibration generator is the computerized solution to large-scale scope calibration needs. The CG 5001 can be used as part of a computer-based system to calibrate and verify all major oscilloscope parameters, and is specifically designed for use where many oscilloscopes are maintained. Its programmability, combined with state-of-the-art performance, helps to minimize calibration lab labor while maximizing accuracy of verfication checks. The CG 5001 can verify the major oscilloscope parameters, such as vertical gain, horizontal timing and gain, vertical bandwith and pulse response characteristics, probe accuracy and compensation, current probe accuracy, and calibrator output accuracy.



The front panel of the CG 5001 features a wide range of functions, which are all programmable via the GPIB. A "Learn" mode allows any manually set function or range to be acquired by a controller. Subsequent use of the resulting program requires a minimum of operator skill and makes data logging automatic. The CG 5001 is designed to reduce maintenance costs. Built-in self-test routines and hardware check the operation of all major circuits each time the power is turned on.

Voltage (Amplitude Mode): The standard voltage is used to calibrate vertical display accuracy

Range: 40 MicroV to 200 V

Multipliers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10

Polarity: Positive from ground

Current (Amplitude Mode): The standard current is used to calibrate current probes

Range: 1 mA to 100 mA

Multipliers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10

Droop: =1 %

Low edge (Amplitude Mode): The Low Disportion Pulse of this mode is used to test oscilloscope input amplifier and attenuator compensation

Range: 20 mV to 1 Vp-p (50 O load only)

Multipliers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10

Polarity: Positive or negative transitions to ground

Risetime (Falltime): =1.3 ns

High edge (Amplitude Mode): The Low Disportion Pulse of this mode is used to test oscilloscope input amplifier and attenuator compensation

Range: 1.2 V to 100 V =1 MO load

Polarity: Positive transition only (negative voltage to ground)

Risetime: <100 ns

Frequency: DC or 10 Hz to 1 MHz, depending on amplitude mode and range

Markers (Timing Mode): The markers of this mode are used to calibrate oscilloscope time bases

Range: 10 ns to 5 s

X10 magnifier: Increase marker rate by a factor of 10 (0.1 Micros to 5 s range)

Amplitude: 1 V minimum into 50 O

Slewed edge (Timing mode): Slewed edges are used to calibrate the very fastest ranges found on oscilloscope time bases

Range: 0.4 ns to 100 ns

X10 magnifier: Increases slewed edge rate by a factor of 10 (5 ns to 100 ns range)

Amplitude: >1 V into 50 O

Trigger output

Amplitude: 1 V minimum into 50 O

Marker Mode trigger rate: Slaved to marker rate from 100 ns to 5 s, normal; 100 ns for faster markers

Slewed Edge Mode: One trigger per slewed edge

Timing reference output (external timing reference)

Input frequency: Any integral multiple of 1 MHz to 5 MHz

Input amplitude: 1 V to 10 Vrms

Input resistance: 10 kO

Option 01 - Adds high accuracy time base
Option 02 - Deletes pulse head

Tektronix CG5001-01 datasheet & specifications