Owan AG1012F Arbitrary Waveform Generator

OWON AG1012F — Arbitrary Waveform / Function Generator

10 MHz • Dual Channel • Arbitrary Waveforms • DDS • Frequency Counter

Purpose & Capabilities

A modern digital function/arbitrary waveform generator designed for:

• Signal injection

• Filter and amplifier testing

• Microcontroller and logic circuit stimulation

• Audio and analog experiments

• General electronics prototyping

• Educational lab work

The AG1012F provides clean DDS output, dual channels, and arbitrary waveform capability, making it far more flexible than older analog generators.

Access Level

• General Member Use

• No reservation required

• Only authorized volunteers may update firmware or service the unit

• Use caution when connecting to sensitive circuits

Specifications

Waveform Generation

• Channels:
  2

• Waveforms:

  • Sine

  • Square

  • Triangle

  • Pulse

  • Ramp

  • Noise

  • Arbitrary waveforms

• Max Frequency:
  10 MHz (sine)

• Sampling Rate:
  125 MSa/s

• Vertical Resolution:
  14‑bit

• Arb Memory:
  Standard OWON AG‑series depth

Output Characteristics

• Output Impedance:
  50 Ω

• Amplitude:
  Typically up to 20 Vpp (10 Vpp into 50 Ω)

• DC Offset:
  Adjustable

• Rise/Fall Times:
  Fast DDS edges

• Modulation:

  • AM

  • FM

  • PM

  • PWM

  • Sweep

  • Burst

Additional Features

• Built‑in Frequency Counter

• USB interface
  (for waveform upload)

• Color LCD display

• Numeric keypad + rotary encoder

Before You Begin

• Inspect the unit:

  • Ensure BNC connectors are clean

  • Verify output amplitude is set low before connecting

  • Check that the output is OFF before wiring

• Use proper cables:

  • 50 Ω coax recommended

  • Avoid long unshielded leads

• Confirm your circuit can handle the selected amplitude and offset

Operating Guidelines

Basic Setup

• Select CH1 or CH2

• Choose waveform type

• Set frequency, amplitude, and offset

• Enable output only after settings are correct

Arbitrary Waveforms

• Use built‑in shapes or upload via USB

• Useful for:

  • Custom modulation

  • Non‑sinusoidal test signals

  • Simulating sensors or digital noise

Modulation Modes

• AM/FM/PM:
  For analog experiments

• PWM:
  For microcontroller‑like signals

• Sweep:
  For filter characterization

• Burst:
  For one‑shot or gated signals

Frequency Counter

• Connect signal via dedicated BNC

• Ensure amplitude is within safe input range

• Useful for verifying oscillators or clock signals

Supported Use Cases

Approved:

• Audio experiments

• Filter testing

• Logic circuit stimulation

• Oscillator verification

• Analog prototyping

• Sensor simulation

• Educational labs

Not approved:

• Driving motors

• High‑current loads

• High‑voltage circuits

• RF beyond 10 MHz

• Direct connection to inductive loads without protection

Care & Etiquette

• Do not yank BNC cables

• Turn output OFF before changing connections

• Keep amplitude reasonable — avoid slamming circuits with high voltage

• Return cables neatly

• Report:

  • Frozen display

  • Output instability

  • Noisy or distorted waveforms

  • Encoder or keypad issues

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Distorted waveform

  • Load not 50 Ω

  • Amplitude too high

• No output

  • Output disabled

  • Wrong channel selected

• Frequency counter unstable

  • Signal too weak or noisy

• Arb waveform errors

  • USB file format incorrect