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The B&K Precision 4060B Series is a family of dual-channel function and arbitrary waveform generators capable of producing precise sine, square, triangle, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms. The series combines DDS and true point-by-point arbitrary architectures in a single instrument, allowing the operator to select the architecture that best matches the signal fidelity, jitter, and distortion requirements of the application. Three models cover sine frequency ranges from 1 µHz up to 40 MHz (4062B), 80 MHz (4063B), and 120 MHz (4064B), with square and pulse outputs to 25 MHz across the family.
Typical applications follow directly from the instrument's stated capabilities: generating standard waveforms (sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, noise) for general bench stimulus, producing user-defined arbitrary waveforms loaded from the included editing software or via LabVIEW driver, applying modulation (AM, DSB-AM, FM, PM, PSK, FSK, ASK, PWM) to a carrier signal, running linear or logarithmic sweeps, and generating burst sequences from one to one million cycles. The built-in frequency counter (100 mHz to 200 MHz) and harmonic generator (to the 16th order with independent amplitude and phase) extend the instrument's utility beyond simple waveform generation.
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The 4060B Series consists of three models that share an identical feature set, output architecture, and instrument platform, differing only in the maximum sine frequency the instrument can generate. Square wave, pulse, triangle/ramp, noise, and arbitrary waveform frequency ranges are identical across all three models, as are the modulation types, sweep and burst capabilities, channel count, memory depth, vertical resolution, connectivity, and physical dimensions.
This means the model selection conversation is straightforward: identify the highest sine frequency the application requires, then select the model whose sine range covers that requirement with appropriate margin. Engineers working purely with square, pulse, or arbitrary signals below 25 MHz have full equivalence across the three models on those functions.
Each new 4060B Series model below is listed on its own product page with condition-matched pricing and a full description of what is included in the box. Select the model that matches your sine frequency requirement to view its current availability and specifications.
The only specification that differs across the family is the upper limit of the sine waveform frequency range: the 4062B generates sine waves from 1 µHz to 40 MHz, the 4063B to 80 MHz, and the 4064B to 120 MHz. The 4064B model is identified on its front panel as the 120 MHz Dual Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator.
Square wave and pulse outputs are rated to 25 MHz on all three models. Triangle and ramp outputs are rated to 1 MHz on all three. Arbitrary waveform output is rated to 20 MHz on all three. The comparison table below reflects these distinctions: choose by the sine frequency requirement, with the understanding that the rest of the instrument behaves identically.
| Model | Sine Frequency Range | Square Frequency Range | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4062B | 1 µHz to 40 MHz | 1 µHz to 25 MHz | 2 |
| 4063B | 1 µHz to 80 MHz | 1 µHz to 25 MHz | 2 |
| 4064B | 1 µHz to 120 MHz | 1 µHz to 25 MHz | 2 |
Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below.
| Specification | 4062B | 4063B | 4064B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Characteristics | |||
| Channels | 2 | ||
| Sine | 1 µHz to 40 MHz | 1 µHz to 80 MHz | 1 µHz to 120 MHz |
| Square | 1 µHz to 25 MHz | ||
| Triangle, Ramp | 1 µHz to 1 MHz | ||
| Pulse | 1 µHz to 25 MHz | ||
| Gaussian Noise (-3 dB) | > 120 MHz | ||
| Arbitrary | 1 µHz to 20 MHz | ||
| Accuracy | ± 1 ppm (1 year) | ||
| Resolution | 1 µHz | ||
| Arbitrary Characteristics | |||
| Built-in Waveforms | 196 | ||
| Waveform Length | 8 points to 8 M points | ||
| Vertical Resolution | 16 bits | ||
| Sampling Rate | 300 MSa/s (DDS mode); 75 MSa/s (true arbitrary mode) | ||
| Minimum Rise/Fall Time (typical) | 4.5 ns (DDS mode); 8.5 ns (true arbitrary mode) | ||
| Jitter (rms) | < 150 ps (1 Vpp, into 50 Ω load, true arbitrary mode) | ||
| Non-volatile Memory Storage | 80 MB file system | ||
| Output Characteristics | |||
| Amplitude Range (into open circuit) | 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp (≤ 20 MHz); 2 mVpp to 10 Vpp (> 20 MHz) | ||
| Amplitude Resolution | Up to 4 digits | ||
| Amplitude Accuracy (10 kHz, 0 V offset) | ± (1% + 1 mVpp) | ||
| Amplitude Flatness (reference to 10 kHz Sine, 2.5 Vpp) | ± 0.3 dB (50 Ω load, DC to 100 MHz); ± 0.4 dB (50 Ω load, 100 MHz to 120 MHz) | ||
| Cross Talk | < -60 dBc (between channels) | ||
| Offset Range (DC) | ± 5 V (into 50 Ω load); ± 10 V (into open circuit) | ||
| Offset Resolution (DC) | Up to 4 digits | ||
| Offset Accuracy (DC) | ± (1% + 2 mV), into open circuit | ||
| Output Impedance (typical) | 50 Ω | ||
| Output Protection | Overvoltage (see user manual for details) | ||
| Waveform Characteristics | |||
| Harmonic Distortion (sine, 0 dBm input, typical) | DC to 10 MHz, < -65 dBc; 10 MHz to 20 MHz, < -60 dBc; 20 MHz to 40 MHz, < -55 dBc; 40 MHz to 60 MHz, < -50 dBc; 60 MHz to 80 MHz, < -45 dBc; 80 MHz to 100 MHz, < -40 dBc; 100 MHz to 120 MHz, < -38 dBc | ||
| Total Harmonic Distortion (sine) | < 0.075% (10 Hz to 20 kHz at 0 dBm) | ||
| Spurious (non-harmonic) | ≤ 50 MHz, -70 dBc max.; > 50 MHz, -65 dBc max. | ||
| Rise/Fall Time (square) | < 9 ns (10% to 90% at 1 Vpp, into 50 Ω load) | ||
| Variable Duty Cycle (square) | 0.001% to 99.999% (depending on frequency setting) | ||
| Jitter (rms) Cycle to Cycle (square) | 150 ps (1 Vpp, into 50 Ω load, typical) | ||
| Ramp Symmetry | 0% to 100% | ||
| Ramp Linearity | < 1% of peak output (triangle, ramp at 1 kHz, 1 Vpp, 100% symmetry) | ||
| Pulse | |||
| Pulse Width | 16.3 ns minimum | ||
| Rise/Fall Time | 8.4 ns to 22.4 s (1 Vpp, 10% to 90%, into 50 Ω load) | ||
| Duty Cycle Range | 0.001% to 99.999% (depending on frequency setting) | ||
| Overshoot | < 3% (100 kHz, 1 Vpp) | ||
| Jitter (rms) Cycle to Cycle | 150 ps (1 Vpp, into 50 Ω load) | ||
| Burst | |||
| Waveform | Sine, square, ramp, pulse, arbitrary, noise | ||
| Type | Cycle (1 to 1,000,000 cycles), infinite, gated | ||
| Start/Stop Phase | 0° to 360° | ||
| Internal Period | 1 µs to 1000 s | ||
| Gated Source | Internal, external trigger | ||
| Trigger Source | Internal, external, manual | ||
| Phase Offset | |||
| Range | -360° to 360° | ||
| Resolution | 0.1° | ||
| AM, FM & PM Modulation Characteristics | |||
| Carrier | Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary | ||
| Source | Internal, external | ||
| Modulation Waveform | Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary | ||
| AM Modulation Depth | 0% to 120% | ||
| FM Frequency Deviation | 0 to 0.5 x (maximum output frequency) | ||
| PM Phase Deviation | 0° to 360° | ||
| ASK & FSK Modulation Characteristics | |||
| Carrier | Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary | ||
| Source | Internal, external | ||
| Modulation Waveform | 50% duty cycle square waveform | ||
| DSB-AM Modulation Characteristics | |||
| Carrier | Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary | ||
| Source | Internal, external | ||
| Modulation Waveform | Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary | ||
| PWM Modulation Characteristics | |||
| Source | Internal, external | ||
| Modulation Waveform | Sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary | ||
| Internal Modulation Frequency | 1 mHz to 1 MHz | ||
| Sweep Characteristics | |||
| Waveforms | Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary | ||
| Sweep Shape | Linear or logarithmic, up or down | ||
| Sweep Time | 1 ms to 500 s | ||
| Sweep Trigger | Internal, external, manual | ||
| Harmonic Output Characteristics | |||
| Maximum Order | 16 | ||
| Type | Even, odd, all | ||
| Auxiliary Input / Output | |||
| Sync Out | TTL compatible; Output impedance: 100 Ω (typical); Maximum frequency: 10 MHz; Minimum pulse width: 50 ns (typical) |
Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.
Model No
B&K
Condition
New
Manufacturer
B&K Precision
Frequency
40 MHz
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