Agilent 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generators DATA SHEET 33600A Series waveform generators with exclusive Trueform signal generation technology offer more capability, fidelity and flexibility than previous generation Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) generators. Use them to accelerate your development process from start to finish. * * * * * 1 GSa/s sampling rate and up to 120 MHz bandwidth Arbs with sequencing and up to 64 MSa memory 1 ps jitter, 200x better than DDS generators 5x lower harmonic distortion than DDS Compatible with Agilent BenchVue software With TECHNOLOGY R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Trueform Technology Generate Trueform arbitrary waveforms with less jitter, more idelity and greater resolution Revolutionary advances over previous generation DDS Trueform Better Signal Integrity DDS Over the past two decades, DDS has been the waveform generation technology of choice in function generators and economical arbitrary waveform generators. DDS enables waveform generators with great frequency resolution, convenient custom waveforms, and a low price. As with any technology, DDS has its limitations. Engineers with exacting requirements have had to either work around the compromised performance or spend up to 5 times more for a high-end, point-per-clock waveform generator. Agilent's Trueform technology offers an alternative that blends the best of DDS and point-per-clock architectures, giving you the benefits of both without the limitations of either. Trueform technology uses an exclusive digital sampling technique that delivers unmatched performance at the same low price you are accustomed to with DDS. The table below highlights the revolutionary capabilities of Trueform technology. Reduced Jitter <1 ps Trueform technology DDS: Traditional 100 MHz waveform generator Trueform: Agilent 80 and 120 MHz waveform generator Improvement Edge jitter <200 ps <1 ps 200x better Custom waveform replication Skips waveform points 100% point coverage Exact waveform replication Total harmonic distortion 0.2% 0.03% 5x better Anti-alias filtering Must provide externally Always anti-aliased No anti-aliasing artifacts Sequenced arb Not possible Standard Easily create complex waveform sequences <200 ps DDS technology Lower Distortion 0.03% THD For more information about Agilent Trueform technology please visit: www.agilent.com/find/trueform 2 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Easily generate the full range of signals you need for the most demanding measurements Test your devices with confidence that the waveform generator is outputting the signals you expect Select just the capabilities you need now, then upgrade easily when your needs change Unique features of the 33600A Series waveform generators 100 MHz PULSE High-bandwidth pulse, 100 MHz, DDS pulse limited to 50 MHz Set leading and trailing edge times independently PRBS PATTERNS Provides standard PRBS patterns, PN3 through PN32 Select PN type, set bit rate, set edge times 2-CHANNEL COUPLING Dual-channel coupling, frequency and amplitude, and tracking Set start phase for each channel, phase shift between channels COMBINING SIGNALS Sum two signals together, frequency and amplitude independent 2-tone (4-tone on 2-ch), square-sine, noise on pulse, and others TRUEFORM ARBS Create up to 4 million samples standard, 64 million optional Connect arb segments together, with up to 512 segments LOW VOLTAGE SETTINGS Lower voltage range at 1 mVpp, DDS is only 10 mVpp Set high and low voltage limits to prevent overload on DUT BAND-LIMITED NOISE Adjust bandwidth to concentrate the energy of the noise Noise source goes to full 120 MHz bandwidth Key attributes <200 ps 200 5 ns 0.25 5 4 150 3 4000 0.20 2.9 ns 3000 0.15 2000 100 50 0 <1 ps Agilent Trueform Jitter 4M 0.20% 2 0.10 1 0.05 0 0 Typical DDS Agilent Trueform Risetime Typical DDS 1000 0.03% 128 k 0 Agilent Trueform Typical DDS Total harmonic distortion Agilent Older 33600A Series generators Standard memory 3 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Trueform Technology Unmatched capabilities for generating a full range of signals for the most demanding requirements The 33600A Series waveform generators offer the common signals and features you expect, such as modulation, sweep and burst. However, it also offers features that give you the capabilities and flexibility you need to get your job done quickly, no matter how complex. An intuitive front-panel user interface, for example, can be quickly and easily relearned when your attention has been focused elsewhere. Built-in LAN, USB and optional GPIB interfaces allow you to easily control your instruments or transfer waveforms to your instrument. And that's just the beginning. The 33600A Series waveform generators offer a variety of capabilities you can't find anywhere else--capabilities designed to help you accelerate your testing and get your project wrapped up faster: Waveform summing and combining capability Easily add noise to your signal for margin and distortion testing using only a single channel. You can create dual-tone multifrequency signals without a dual-channel generator, which means you can preserve your budget for other test needs. On a two-channel model, you can sum and combine up to four signals. Variable-bandwidth noise You can adjust the bandwidth of the built-in noise generator to control the frequency content of your signal. Apply just the frequency stimulus you need so you concentrate the energy of your waveform in frequency bands-of-interest. The images at right show an approximate 10 dB increase in amplitude at 50 kHz when the bandwidth is reduced 10x. Note how the signal energy is increased in the frequencies-of-interest when the bandwidth is reduced, instead of being spread over a very wide bandwidth with lower amplitude at all frequencies. 4 Dual-tone signal created by summing waveforms using the modulation type "Sum." R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S DDS skips points at higher bandwidths While DDS technology may skip points at higher frequencies, Trueform never skips points, and is always anti-aliased Trueform DDS misses details Trueform DDS Define any waveform shape and any waveform length using the Trueform arbitrary waveform capability. Your waveforms are always anti-aliased for exceptional accuracy, and you can play them at any rate you select. Play your signals as defined, at your exact sample rate, without the chance of missing short-duration anomalies that are critical for testing device reliability. Waveform sequencing Waveform sequencing lets you create multiple configured waveforms with several common segments and lets you build long, complex waveforms using minimal Create the waveform in the 33503A instrument memory. Waveform Builder Pro and download it to the waveform generator. Waveform generator display with downloaded waveform. Scope display of waveform. 5 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Trueform Technology Capabilities continued Easily generate PRBS waveforms on the 33600A Series waveform generators. Pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) pattern generation Test your digital serial buses by streaming standard PRBS patterns-- PN3 through PN32--without the need for a separate pulse generator. With fewer instruments, setting up your tests has never been easier. You won't find these built-in PRBS patterns in competitive waveform generators. You can select multiple sequence lengths (such as PN15) and bit rates up to 200 Mbit/sec to create PRBS signals. Smart phone and tablet access to full documentation Need a quick answer? Get instant access to instrument documentation in seven different languages in smart-phone-friendly WebHelp format. You can access all user documentation in the palm of your hand-- no PC or hardcopy manuals required. Another feature you won't find in competitive function/arb generators. Scan this QR code to access instrument documentation. Flexibility in creating and playing waveforms There are five ways to create arbitrary waveforms for use with the 33600A generator. 1. Use the included Waveform Builder Basic software to edit and download a waveform file to the generator. 2. Use 33503A Waveform Builder Pro software to create more complex waveforms and sequencing. 3. Capture a waveform from an oscilloscope and download it to the generator. 4. Create a waveform in MATLAB, Excel, etc. and download it to the generator. 5. Use the generator's front panel to edit a waveform once it is in the generator. You have lots of flexibility to choose the way you want to work. 6 Waveforms from Oscilloscopes Waveforms from MATLAB & Excel BUILT-IN Waveform Builder Basic Direct link or USB drive, CSV or ARB file USB drive CSV file Embedded waveform editor COMPATIBLE FILES Waveform Builder Pro R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y Built-in Web browser Easily set up and control your 33600A Series generator remotely over a LAN connection using the built-in LXI Web browser. You can monitor your tests and adjust settings from another office or room, or even from home. W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Use the optional high-stability timebase for even better accuracy Get improved timebase stability and frequency accuracy using the optional high-stability timebase. The optional timebase offers 0.1 ppm stability, which is 20x more stable than the standard timebase over one year. Standard deep memory If you want to test your design with long, complex waveforms with a variety of anomalies, you need to make sure your waveform generator has sufficient memory. The 33600A Series' standard memory is 4 MSamples deep. 4M Typical DDS generators 4000 offer only a fraction of that amount but with the 3000 33600A Series there is even 2000 a 64 MSample memory option available. 1000 128 k 0 Agilent Older 33600A Series generators 7 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Trueform Technology Signal integrity: test your devices with conidence that your signal generator is outputting the signals you expect If your generator is introducing spurious signals or harmonics, you'll have a hard time producing reliable designs. To be successful, you need to test with clean, precise, low-noise signals. Agilent 33600A Series waveform generators offer the highest signal fidelity so you can generate the exact waveforms you need for your most challenging measurements. You can be confident you are seeing your design's characteristics, and not that of your waveform generator, in your measurements. Lowest harmonic distortion With total harmonic distortion of just 0.03%, the 33600A Series offers 5x better fidelity than other generators. Clean, spurious-free signals don't introduce noise or artifacts. See your design's characteristics, not the waveform generator's, in your measurements. 33600A Series waveform generators offer the following advantages: Lowest jitter With 1 ps jitter, 200x better than DDS generators, 33600A Series waveform generators offer unparalleled edge stability. You can even use them as a system clock for timing and triggering your other instruments. With better jitter performance, you can place edges more accurately, helping you reduce timing errors in your circuit design. Trueform technology significantly improves jitter performance. Agilent 33600A Series waveform generators offer the lowest total harmonic distortion (THD) in its class. <1 ps Trueform technology <200 ps Traditional DDS technology Faster edge times The 33600A Series' 2.9-ns rise and fall times are more than twice as fast as you'll find in typical waveform generators. You can place edges with more confidence and more accurately set trigger points. Because of the faster transition, higher harmonic content is created, which helps you expand your understanding of your circuit. 8 Typical DDS generator has a higher noise floor and greater harmonics. R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Reproduce lower-voltage output signals Full bandwidth modulation sources Today's ultra-low-power products such as pacemakers, hearing aids and remote sensors use very low voltages. The 33600A Series lets you create signals as low as 1 mVpp. That's a 10x lower voltage range than typical waveform generators. Eliminate the need for an external modulation source. The 33600A Series has a modulation frequency up to the frequency of the waveform being modulated. Existing DDS-based generators have a much lower internal modulation frequency. Now you can create your complex signals all within a single generator. High-bandwidth pulses Create pulses up to 100 MHz with the 33600A Series. Most DDS-based generators offer reduced bandwidth when generating pulses. With a broader operating range, you have the frequency you need for a wider range of applications. 9 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Trueform Technology Select the capabilities you need now, then upgrade easily when your needs change Investment protection With most waveform generators, you get only what you pay for when you buy your instrument. But with 33600A Series waveform generators, there are four different models to choose from so you can purchase the capability you need now and upgrade later when your project needs change. Your investment in test equipment is protected. If you need to generate 120 MHz waveforms, or if you need deeper memory for generating more complex signals, you can easily add the capability after the fact with software upgrades. And there's no price penalty for adding the capability later. Model No. 33611A 33612A 33621A 33622A Description 80 MHz, 1-channel 80 MHz, 2-channel 120 MHz, 1-channel 120 MHz, 2-channel Select from four models to get the capability that fits your budget now--then take advantage of easy software upgrades to expand your instrument's capabilities when you are ready. Application-specific options If you are doing simple experiments in digital communications, use the optional IQ player to play IQ files on your 2-channel waveform generator. Optional IQ player allows you to play IQ files on your 2-channel waveform generator. 10 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S 4 models to choose from Choose the model with the capability you need now, knowing you can upgrade later. All models come with a rich set of built-in, standard features, including LAN, USB and optional GPIB interfaces, 4 MSample of memory, an external timebase input, and basic waveform generation software. You get everything you need to generate clean, precise, low-noise signals for testing your designs. LAN (LXI Class C), USB and optional GPIB connectivity for quick and easy connectivity to a PC or network. Front-panel USB port for file management. Supports remote operation using a Web browser to connect to a built-in web page. Large, color, graphical display offers simultaneous parameter setup, signal viewing and editing for easy operation. Trueform arbitrary waveforms with sequencing for more accurate representation of user-defined signals. Dual-channel mode with independent or coupled channels. 11 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generator Test Challenges Generating the signals you need for your measurements can be a tedious and timeconsuming task, one that's often complicated by uncertainty whether your signal generator is outputting the signals you expect. Agilent's 33600A Series of waveform generators with exclusive Trueform technology offer you the capabilities, fidelity and flexibility you need to easily and confidently generate signals for even your most complex tests. Superior signal integrity guarantees you the highest resolution and lowest distortion for playing arbitrary waveforms with a complete representation of signals and creating complex waveform sequences. The ability to choose from a range of different upgradeable models means you have the functionality you need to easily address your test challenges today and in the future. Shown at right are some of the key test challenges for which the 33600A Series Trueform waveform generators are especially well suited. For more details and to download measurement briefs on these topics above visit: www.agilent.com/find/trueformTC Test challenge How Trueform can help Generating a waveform with many points * Deep waveform memory * 1 GSa/s arb sampling rate * Trueform waveform generator accuracy * Ample onboard memory to store all of your waveforms EXAMPLES * Long non-repeating signals * Simple signals requiring a lot of time resolution * Simulating a digital data protocol * Simulating a digitally modulated carrier Simulating signals with the highest integrity EXAMPLES * Reproduce an arb with designed glitches * Run arbs at a fast frequency with the same signal from cycle to cycle * Simulate a complex signal * Need the best signal quality possible Effortlessly couple or synchronize two signals on a waveform generator EXAMPLES * IQ modulation testing * Provide a stimulus for device and trigger signals * Simulate a differential pair * Creating a frequency relationship on two signals Using a waveform generator to generate a PRBS signal EXAMPLES * Test a transmission line * Acoustic testing * Noise simulation * Generate an eye pattern stimulus Creating a differential signal with a waveform generator EXAMPLES * Simulate an IC output * Simulate balance twisted pair outputs * Simulate a biomedical signal * Generate an LVDS stimulus signal Be more efficient designing and using your arbitrary waveforms EXAMPLES * Change one segment of an arb without redesigning the whole signal * Reuse your proven signal designs but put them together in a different order * Have a signal continuously playing until an event starts another signal * Need to sweep your arb through a set of different frequencies 12 * Trueform waveform generators are the best in the industry * Jitter at < 1 ps * Plays every point as designed without having to force fit a number of samples * Output voltage with load settings * None of the weaknesses of DDS (e.g., distorted signals and stretched points) * 14-bit resolution * Dual channels * Easy frequency coupling * Easy amplitude coupling * Match or mirror signals between two channels * Built-in PRBS functions * PN3 through PN32 * Up to 100-Mbps bit rate * Jitter at < 1 ps * Synchronized output for external clocking * Channel coupling * Dual channels * Frequency or amplitude coupling * Identical or inverted signals between two channels * Floating outputs up to 42 V * 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp outputs * Need to sweep your arb through a set of different frequencies * Arbitrary waveform sequencing * Arbitrary waveform triggering model * 1 GSa/s * Change amplitude, sample rate and ilter settings with arb metadata * Deep waveform memory * Easy drag and drop ile system R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Other Productivity Tools Agilent BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software Easily create custom waveforms with advanced waveform creation and editing software Get advanced signal creation/editing capability without tedious programming with optional 33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software. The Microsoft Windows-based program provides easy-to-use creation tools, such as an equation editor, waveform math and drawing tools, that make it easy to create custom signals. It features a standard function library, waveform sequencer and filters as well as windowing functions that allow you to easily modify and further refine your waveform. A library of built-in signals helps you quickly create more complex waveforms. The result is quicker, easier creation of custom waveforms, coupled with deeper analysis insight into your signals. For additional information and to download a 30-day trial version of the software, visit: www.agilent.com/find/33503trial Create and edit complex waveforms using 33503A Waveform Builder Pro software. Agilent BenchVue Software Data capture simplified Agilent 34840B BenchVue software for the PC accelerates your testing by providing intuitive, multiple instrument measurement visibility and data capture with no programming. You can derive answers faster than ever by easily viewing, capturing and exporting measurement data and screen shots. The integrated library feature includes access to manuals, FAQs, videos, and more--enabling you to expand your measurement knowledge and reduce test setup time. Mobile apps let you monitor and respond to long-running tests from anywhere. With BenchVue, it's as simple as: click, capture, done. * * * * Visualize multiple-instrument measurements simultaneously Easily capture data and screen shots and export in a few clicks Recall past state of your bench to replicate results Monitor and control your bench from mobile devices Capture and analyze your data where you need to. Download the software today at: www.agilent.com/find/BenchVue 13 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Coniguration Guide Step 1. Choose your bandwidth and channel count 33600A Series waveform generators with Trueform technology Bandwidth 80 MHz 80 MHz 120 MHz 120 MHz Number of channels 1 2 1 2 Waveform generator 33611A 33612A 33621A 33622A Step 2. Tailor your waveform generator for more demanding applications Application Order option Additional memory for long waveforms MEM Baseband IQ Player with adjustments IQP Security features with NISPOM SEC OCXO-high stability timebase OCX (only available on 33612A, 33622A) Step 3. Upgrade your waveform generator in the future Upgrade desired Order upgrade option Increase bandwidth to 120 MHz 336BW1U on 1-channel models 336BW2U on 2-channel models Increase arb memory to 64 MSa per channel 336MEM1U on 1-channel models 336MEM2U on 2-channel models Add NISPOM and file security 336SECU Add IQ baseband signal player to 2-channel arb 336IQPU Add high-stability timebase 33600U-OCX (Must return to Agilent) Add GPIB 3446GPBU (Customer installable) NOTE: Cannot upgrade a 1-channel generator to a 2- channel generator 14 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications Unless otherwise stated, all specifications apply with a 50- resistive load and automatic amplitude range selection enabled. Instrument characteristics Models & options Model number 33611A 33612A 33621A 33622A Maximum frequency 80 MHz 80 MHz 120 MHz 120 MHz 2 1 2 Number of channels 1 Option MEM Increases arbitrary waveform memory from 4 MSa/channel to 64 MSa/channel Option IQP IQ player (33612A/22A only) Option SEC Enables NISPOM and file security Option OCX Oven-controlled frequency reference for improved stability, jitter, and phase noise Waveforms Standard Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, PRBS (Pseudorandom Binary Sequence), DC Built-in arbitrary Cardiac, Exponential Fall, Exponential Rise, Gaussian Pulse, Haversine, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Negative Ramp, Sinc User-defined arbitrary Up to 4 MSa (64 MSa with Option MEM) with multi-segment sequencing Operating modes & modulation types Operating modes Continuous, Modulate, Frequency Sweep, Counted Burst, Gated Burst Modulation types AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, Sum (carrier + modulation) Waveform characteristics (all 33600A models) SINE Frequency ranges VOUT 10 Vpp 1 Hz to 60 MHz, 1-Hz resolution VOUT 8 Vpp 1 Hz to 80 MHz, 1-Hz resolution VOUT 4 Vpp 1 Hz to 120 MHz, 1-Hz resolution 1 Amplitude flatness (rel. to 1 kHz) VOUT = 1 Vpp (typ)2,3 VOUT > 1 Vpp (spec)2,3 fOUT < 10 MHz 0.10 dB 0.10 dB fOUT = 10 MHz to 60 MHz 0.20 dB 0.25 dB fOUT = 60 MHz to 80 MHz 0.30 dB 0.40 dB fOUT = 80 MHz to 120 MHz 1 0.40 dB 0.50 dB Harmonic distortion (typ) 2 VOUT = 1 Vpp VOUT = 4 Vpp fOUT < 1 MHz -70 dBc -69 dBc fOUT < 1 MHz to 10 MHz -61 dBc -58 dBc fOUT > 10 MHz -43 dBc -36 dBc THD (typ) 2 VOUT = 1 Vpp VOUT > 1 Vpp fOUT = 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.03% 0.04% Non-harmonic spurious (VOUT 300 mVpp) (typ) 2, 4 fOUT < 10 MHz -80 dBc fOUT = 10 MHz to 60 MHz -75 dBc fOUT > 60 MHz -70 dBc Phase noise (SSB) (meas) 5 fOUT = 80 MHz fOUT = 80 MHz, Opt OCX 100-Hz offset -105 dBc/Hz -114 dBc/Hz 1-kHz offset -116 dBc/Hz -122 dBc/Hz 10-kHz offset -122 dBc/Hz -125 dBc/Hz 100-kHz offset -129 dBc/Hz -131 dBc/Hz VOUT = 8 Vpp -68 dBc -54 dBc -40 dBc VOUT =10 Vpp -67 dBc -51 dBc -39 dBc fOUT = 120 MHz 1 -101 dBc/Hz -112 dBc/Hz -118 dBc/Hz -125 dBc/Hz fOUT = 120 MHz, Opt OCX 1 -110 dBc/Hz -118 dBc/Hz -121 dBc/Hz -127 dBc/Hz Footnotes referenced on page 22 15 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Waveform characteristics, continued Square & pulse Frequency ranges VOUT 10 Vpp 1 Hz to 50 MHz, 1-Hz resolution VOUT 4 Vpp 1 Hz to 100 MHz, 1-Hz resolution 1 Rise & fall time (nom) Square Pulse VOUT 4 Vpp 2.9 ns 2.9 ns to 1 ms, independently variable, 100-ps resolution VOUT > 4 Vpp 4.0 ns 3.3 ns to 1 ms, independently variable, 100-ps resolutio Overshoot (typ) Square Pulse, min. edge Pulse, 4-ns edge Pulse, 6-ns edge VOUT 4 Vpp < 4% < 4% < 2% < 2% VOUT > 4 Vpp < 4% < 7% < 4% < 2% Duty cycle 6 0.01% to 99.99%, 0.01% resolution Pulse width VOUT 4 Vpp 5 ns minimum (high or low), 1-ps resolution VOUT > 4 Vpp 8 ns minimum (high or low), 1-ps resolution Standard Opt OCX Jitter (rms) (meas) 7 10-Hz to 40-MHz band 1 ps 0.5 ps Ramp & triangle Frequency range 1 Hz to 800 kHz, 1-Hz resolution Ramp symmetry 0% to 100%, 0.1% resolution, (0% is negative ramp, 100% is positive ramp, 50% is triangle) Nonlinearity (typ) < 0.05% from 5% to 95% of the signal amplitude Gaussian noise Variable bandwidth (nom) VOUT 10 Vpp 1 mHz to 60 MHz VOUT 8 Vpp 1 mHz to 80 MHz VOUT 4 Vpp 1 mHz to 120 MHz 1 Crest factor (nom) 4.6 Repetition period > 100 years Pseudorandom binary sequence (PRBS) Bit rate VOUT 10 Vpp 1 mbps to 100 Mbps, 1-mbps resolution VOUT 4 Vpp 1 mbps to 200 Mbps, 1-mbps resolution 1 Sequence length 2m-1, m = 3 to 32 Rise & fall time (nom) VOUT 4 Vpp 2.9 ns to 1 ms, independently variable, 100-ps resolution VOUT > 4 Vpp 3.3 ns to 1 ms, independently variable, 100-ps resolution Arbitrary waveforms Waveform length 32 Sa to 4 MSa per channel (64 MSa with Option MEM) in increments of 1 Sa Sample rate (FS) 33611A/12A 1 Sa/s to 660 MSa/s, 1-Sa/s resolution 8 33621A/12A 1 Sa/s to 1 GSa/s , 1-Sa/s resolution 8 Voltage resolution 14 bits Waveform filters "Normal" (highest bandwidth, ~5% preshoot and overshoot), "Step" (lower bandwidth, ~0% preshoot or overshoot), or "Off" (transitions from point to point occur as quickly as possible) Frequency and time characteristics Bandwidth (-3 dB)(nom) Rise & fall time (nom) Jitter (rms) (meas) 8 Filter = "Normal" 0.27 x FS (100 MHz max) 0.35/bandwidth (3.5 ns min) < 2 ps Footnotes referenced on page 22 16 Filter = "Step" 0.13 x FS (100 MHz max) 0.35/bandwidth (3.5 ns min) < 1 ps Filter = "Off" 100 MHz 3.5 ns < 10 ps R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Waveform characteristics, continued Arbitrary waveform sequencing Operation Segment length Sequence length Segment repeat count Individual arbitrary waveforms (segments) can be combined into user-defined lists (sequences) to form longer, more complex waveforms. Each sequence step specifies whether to repeat the associated segment a certain number of times, to repeat it indefinitely, to repeat it until a Trigger event occurs, or to stop and wait for a Trigger event. Additionally, the behavior of the Sync output (Marker) can be specified in each step. To improve throughput, multiple sequences and segments can be pre-loaded into volatile memory. 32 Sa to 4 MSa per channel (64 MSa with Option MEM) in increments of 1 Sa 1 to 512 steps 1 to 10 6 or "Infinite" Waveform output characteristics General Connector Function Output impedance (nom) Front-panel BNC, shell and pin isolated from chassis (42 V maximum) On, Off, or Inverted 50 Connector shells for channel output(s), Sync, and Mod In are connected together but isolated from the instrument's chassis. Maximum allowable voltage on isolated connector shell or pin is 42 V relative to chassis. Output turns off automatically when an overload is applied. Instrument will tolerate a short circuit to ground indefinitely. Isolation Overload protection Amplitude Range 9 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp into 50 , 4-digit resolution 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp into open circuit, 4-digit resolution Vpp, Vrms, or dBm (1% of setting in Vpp) (1 mVpp) User-definable maximum and minimum voltage limits Units Accuracy (at 1 kHz) (spec) 3 Voltage limit function DC offset Range (5 VDC - Peak AC) into 50 , 4-digit resolution (10 VDC - Peak AC) into open circuit, 4-digit resolution (1% of Offset setting) (0.25% of amplitude in Vpp) (2 mV) Accuracy (spec) 3 Frequency accuracy (spec) Standard frequency reference 1 year, 18 to 28 C (1 ppm of setting + 15 pHz) 1 year, 0 to 55 C (2 ppm of setting + 15 pHz) High-stability frequency reference (Option OCX) 1 year, 0 to 55 C (0.1 ppm of setting + 15 pHz) Modulation, burst, and sweep capability Carrier Sine & square AM FM PM FSK BPSK Pulse Ramp & triangle Gaussian noise PRBS Single arbitrary Sequenced arbitrary PWM Sum Burst Sweep 10 Footnotes referenced on page 22 17 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications Modulating signals Carrier Sine Square Ramp Triangle Noise PRBS Arbitrary External Sine Square & pulse Ramp & triangle Gaussian noise PRBS Arbitrary Modulation, burst, and sweep characteristics Amplitude modulation (AM) Source Internal or external (all models), or other channel (33612A/22A only) Type Full-Carrier or Double-Sideband Suppressed-Carrier (DSSC) 11 Depth 0% to 120%, 0.01% resolution Frequency modulation (FM) 12 Source Internal or external (all models), or other channel (33612A/22A only) Deviation 1 Hz to 40 MHz (33611A/12A) or 60 MHz (33621A/22A), 1-Hz resolution Phase modulation (PM) Source Internal or external (all models), or other channel (33612A/22A only) Deviation 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Frequency-shift key modulation (FSK) 12 Source Internal timer or rear-panel connector Mark & space Any frequency within the carrier signal's range Rate 1 MHz Binary phase-shift key modulation (BPSK) Source Internal timer or rear-panel connector Phase shift 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Rate 1 MHz Pulse-width modulation (PWM) Source Internal or external (all models), or other channel (33612A/22A only) Deviation 6 0% to 100% of pulse width, 0.01% resolution Additive modulation (Sum) Source Internal or external (all models), or other channel (33612A/22A only) Ratio 11 0% to 100% of carrier amplitude, 0.01% resolution Burst characteristics 10 Type Counted or gated Counted burst operation Each trigger event causes the instrument to produce from 1 to 108 or an "infinite" number of waveform cycles. Gated burst operation Instrument produces waveforms while the trigger is in the "on" state. For Gaussian Noise, waveform generation stops immediately when the trigger is in the "off" state. All other waveforms stop at the completion of a cycle; more than one cycle might elapse before generation stops. Start/stop phase -360 to +360, 0.1 resolution Trigger source Internal timer or rear-panel connector Marker Indicated by the trailing edge of the Sync pulse; adjustable to any cycle of the burst. Footnotes referenced on page 22 18 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications Modulation, burst, and sweep characteristics, continued Sweep characteristics 12 Type Operation Direction Sweep time Linear Logarithmic Hold time Return time Trigger source 14 Marker Linear, Logarithmic, or List (up to 128 user-defined frequencies) Linear and Logarithmic sweeps are characterized by a Sweep time (during which the frequency changes smoothly from Start to Stop), a Hold time (during which the frequency stays at the Stop frequency), and a Return time (during which the frequency changes smoothly from Stop to Start). Returns are always linear. Up (start < stop) or Down (start > stop) 1 ms to 3600 s, 1-ms resolution; 3601 s to 250,000 s, 1-s resolution 1 ms to 500 s, 1-ms resolution 0 to 3600 s, 1-ms resolution 0 to 3600 s, 1-ms resolution Immediate (continuous), external (rear-panel connector), manual (front-panel button), bus, or Internal timer Indicated by the trailing edge of the Sync pulse; adjustable to any frequency between Start and Stop for Linear and Logarithmic types or any frequency in the list for List type. Internal timer for FSK, BPSK, burst, and sweep Range 1 s to 4000 s, 4-ns resolution Two-channel characteristics (33612A/22A only) Standard Operating modes Independent, Coupled parameter(s), Combined (Ch 1 + Ch 2), Equal (Ch 1 = Ch 2), or Differential (Ch 1 = -Ch 2) Parameter coupling None, Frequency (ratio or difference) and/or Amplitude and DC offset Relative Phase 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Channel-to-channel skew (typ) < 100 ps (both channels configured identically) Crosstalk (typ) < -85 dB IQ Player (Option IQP) Operation This option enables a two-channel model with arbitrary waveform capability to function as a baseband IQ (quadrature modulation) source. Programmable impairments include amplitude imbalance, DC offset difference, and channel-to-channel time skew. Channel-to-channel -30% to +30%, 0.001% resolution amplitude imbalance 11 Channel-to-channel (5 VDC - Peak AC), 0.1-mV resolution into 50 DC offset difference (10 VDC - Peak AC), 0.2-resolution into open circuit Channel-to-channel -1 to +1 ns, 10-ps resolution time skew Display views Voltage-vs-Time or Constellation (Ch 1-vs-Ch 2) Sync/marker output Connector Functions Assignment Polarity Output level (nom) Output impedance (nom) Minimum pulse width (nom) Front-panel BNC, shell and pin isolated from chassis ( 42 V maximum) Sync, Sweep Marker, Burst Marker, Arbitrary Waveform Marker, or Off Channel 1 or Channel 2 Normal or Inverted 0 to +1.5 V into 50 ; 0 to +3.0 V into high impedance 50 5 ns Footnotes referenced on page 22 19 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications Modulation input Connector Assignment Voltage level (nom) Input Impedance (nom) Bandwidth (-3 dB) (typ) Rear-panel BNC, shell and pin isolated from chassis (42 V maximum) Channel 1, Channel 2, or both 1 V or 5 V full scale, selectable 5 k 0 Hz to 100 kH External trigger/gate input/output General characteristics Connector Assignment: Input Output Polarity Maximum Rate Input characteristics Threshold voltage (nom) Impedance (nom) Minimum pulse width Variable Trigger Delay Latency (typ) 15 Jitter (typ) Output characteristics Output voltage (nom) Low level High level Impedance (nom) Duty cycle (nom) Fan-out Rear-panel BNC, chassis-referenced (functions as Input or Output) Channel 1, Channel 2, or both Channel 1 or Channel 2 Positive or Negative slope 1 MHz (Output Level setting)/2 10 k, DC-coupled 100 ns 0 to 1000 s, 1-ns resolution < 140 ns < 320 ps, rms 0V 0.9 V to 3.8 V into high impedance, 0.1-V resolution 50 50% Up to four Agilent 33600A Series waveform generators External frequency reference input/output Input characteristics Connector Frequency range: Standard Option OCX Voltage Impedance Lock time (typ) Output characteristics Connector Frequency (nom) Level (nom) Impedance (nom) Rear-panel BNC, shell and pin isolated from chassis and all other connectors (42 V max.) 10 MHz 20 Hz 10 MHz 1 Hz 200 mVpp to 5 Vpp 1 k ll 20 pF, AC-coupled <2s Rear-panel BNC, chassis-referenced 10 MHz 0 dBm (632 mVpp) into 50 50 Footnotes referenced on page 22 20 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications Programming times Configuration changes (meas) LAN (socket) Change function (meas) 29.2 ms Change frequency (meas) 2.7 ms Change amplitude (meas) 8.3 ms Select Arb. waveform 12.7 ms (16 k samples)(meas) Arbitrary waveform download to volatile 4 K samples (binary transfer) 6.4 ms (meas) 1 M samples (binary transfer) 1.26 s (meas) LAN (VXI-11) USB 2.0 GPIB 29.7 ms 3.3 ms 9.0 ms 13.9 ms 29.4 ms 2.8 ms 8.3 ms 13.1 ms 29.2 ms 2.7 ms 8.3 ms 12.6 ms 13.2 ms 6.6 ms 52.3 ms 2.40 s 1.25 s 12.3 s Memory Arbitrary waveform Volatile Non-volatile Instrument state Store/recall Power-On state USB file system Front-panel port Capability Speed (nom) 4 MSa/channel (64 MSa/channel with Option MEM). 512 sequence steps per channel 970 MB in file system (~485 MSa of arbitrary waveform records) User-defined instrument states with user-defined names in file system Default settings or state at power-off, selectable USB 2.0 high-speed mass storage class (MSC) device Read or write instrument configuration settings, instrument states, arbitrary-waveform, and sequence files. 10 MB/s General characteristics Computer interfaces LXI-C (rev. 1.3) 10/100Base-T (Sockets & VXI-11 protocols) USB 2.0 (USB-TMC488 protocol) GPIB/IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2 Web user interface Remote operation and monitoring Programming language SCPI-1999, IEEE-488.2 Agilent 33210A, 33220A, 33250A, and 33500A/B Series compatible Graphical display 4.3-inch color TFT, WQVGA (480x272) with LED backlight Real-time clock/calendar battery CR-2032 coin-type, replaceable, >5-year life (typ) Mechanical Size (nom) 261.1 mm W x 103.8 mm H x 303.2 mm D (with bumpers installed) 212.8 mm W x 88.3 mm H x 272.3 mm D (with bumpers removed) 2U x 1/2 rack width Weight (nom) 3.5 Kg (7.7 lbs.) Footnotes referenced on page 22 21 R E V O L U T I O N A R Y S I G N A L F I D E L I T Y W I T H U N M AT C H E D C A PA B I L I T I E S Speciications General characteristics, continued Environmental Storage temperature Warm-up time Operating environment Operating temperature Operating humidity Operating altitude -40 to 70 C 1 hour EN61010, pollution degree 2, indoor locations 0 to 55 C 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing < 3000 meters Regulatory Refer to the Declaration of Conformity, which can be viewed and downloaded from http://regulations.corporate.agilent.com/DoC/search.htm Sound pressure level (1-m free-field) (nom) 35 dB(A) at TAMBIENT 28 C Line power Line voltage Power consumption Warranty Standard 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 100 to 120 V, 400 Hz 75 W, 150 VA 3 years FOOTNOTES 1. Applies to 120-MHz models (33621A/22A) only. 2. DC Offset set to zero. 3. Add 1/10 of the specification per C for operation at temperatures below 18 C or above 28 C. 4. At low amplitude, non-harmonic spurious level is -100 dBm (typ). 5. Measured with an Agilent E5052B signal source analyzer. Phase noise improves by 20 dB/decade as output frequency is decreased. 6. Subject to pulse width limits. 7. Measured with an Agilent E5052B signal source analyzer. 8. Maximum sample rate with Filter "Off" is 160 MSa/s for 80-MHz models and 250 MSa/s for 120-MHz models. 9. Maximum amplitude is less at high frequency for certain waveforms. 10. Counted burst is not available for Gaussian Noise. 11. Subject to amplitude limits. 12. All frequency changes are phase-continuous. 13. External trigger only for sweep time > 8000 s. 14. Measured with a Square or Pulse waveform, edge time set to minimum, and trigger delay set to zero. Trigger latency is generally greater for other instrument settings. 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