Operating Basics
46 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
Modulate a Waveform
To Output an AM Waveform
Quick Tips
■You can output frequency modulation or phase modulation waveforms in the same way.
■You cannot select Pulse, Noise, or DC as a carrier waveform.
1. Select a waveform and then push the
front-panel Modulation button.
In this example, use sine waveform as
an output waveform (carrier waveform).
2. Push the top bezel button to display the
modulation selection menu.
Select AM as the modulation type.
3. Select modulation source.
4. Set modulation frequency.
5. Select modulation shape.
6. Set modulation depth.
7. This is an example amplitude modula-
tion waveform displayed on an oscillo-
scope screen.
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