[HBQRP] Inexpensive signal/waveform generator

[Dale Botkin, N0XAS]

Just FYI, in case you've got extra money in your "toy fund" and are in 
the market for one of these.  Works up to 5 MHz.  I don't have one, 
don't own stock in Saelig, just a customer of theirs.

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The SDG805 outputs sine, square, ramp, and pulse waveforms to 5MHz with 
a 14-bit sampling rate of 125MSa/s at up to +/-20V. Significantly better 
than similar products, the SDG805 features Siglent's patented EasyPulse 
technology which produces low jitter and fast rising and falling edges 
that are not frequency-dependent even at low duty cycle settings, thus 
allowing a wide range of pulse widths and transition times. Using 
EasyPulse technology results in a much more versatile generator than 
competitive designs. The SDG805 uses Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) 
technology to provide stable, high-precision, low distortion signals.

Multiple modulation functions are included in the SDG805: AM, FM, PM, 
ASK, FSK, PWM, DSB-AM, linear/logarithmic sweep and burst. SDG805 
Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a clear, straight-forward 
front-panel; the user-friendly layout with built-in instructions and 
help system greatly simplify operation -  users will quickly be able to 
use the SDG805 proficiently. The built-in modulation functions generate 
modulated waveforms easily, without needing an external modulating 
source. USB host and USB device interfaces are provided, with GPIB 
available as a factory-fitted option.

73 de Dale, N0XAS