Keysight 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Data Sheet Product Discontinuance Notice The 33250A function generator and all associated options will be discontinued December 1, 2016. The last date this product can be ordered is November 30, 2016. -- For new product purchases, Keysight recommends the 33600A Trueform Series waveform generators. -- For more information, as well as to access to detailed migration guides, please visit www.keysight.com/find/nextgenFGs -- To contact a product selection expert, visit www.keysight.com/find/contactus 02 | Keysight | 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Standard Waveforms The Keysight Technologies, Inc. 33250A function/arbitrary waveform generator uses direct digital-synthesis techniques to create a stable, accurate output on all waveforms, down to 1 Hz frequency resolution. The benefits are apparent in every signal you produce, from the sine wave frequency accuracy to the fast rise/fall times of square waves, to the ramp linearity. Front-panel operation of the 33250A is straightforward and user friendly. The knob or numeric keypad can be used to adjust frequency, amplitude and offset. You can even enter voltage values directly in Vpp, Vrms, dBm, or high/low levels. Timing parameters can be entered in hertz (Hz) or seconds. -- 80 MHz sine and square wave outputs -- Sine, square, ramp, noise and other waveforms -- 50 MHz pulse waveforms with variable rise/fall times -- 12-bit, 200 MSa/s, 64K-point deep arbitrary waveform Custom Waveform Generation Why settle for a basic function generator when you can get arbitrary waveforms at no extra cost? With the 33250A, you can generate arbitrary waveforms with 12-bit vertical resolution, 64K memory depth, and a sample rate of 200 MSa/s. You can also store up to four 64K-deep arbitrary waveforms in non-volatile memory with user-defined names to help you find the right waveform when you need it most. The included Keysight IntuiLink software allows you to easily create, edit, and download complex waveforms using the IntuiLink arbitrary waveform editor. Or you can capture a waveform using IntuiLink oscilloscope or DMM and send it to the 33250A for output. For programmers, ActiveX components can be used to control the instrument using SCPI commands. IntuiLink provides the tools to easily create, download, and manage waveforms for your 33250A. To find out more about IntuiLink, visit www.keysight.com/find/intuilink. Pulse Generation The 33250A can generate simple pulses up to 50 MHz. With variable edge time, pulse width and voltage level, the 33250A is ideally suited to a wide variety of pulse applications. Built-in Versatility AM, FM and FSK capabilities make it easy to modulate waveforms with or without a separate source. Linear or logarithmic sweeps can be performed with a programmable frequency marker signal. Programmable burst count and gating allow you to further customize your signal. For system applications, both GPIB and RS-232 interfaces are standard, and support full programmability using SCPI commands. Color Graphical Display The unique design of the 33250A combines a low-profile instrument with the benefits of a color graphical display. Now you can display multiple waveform parameters at the same time. The graphical interface also allows you to modify arbitrary waveforms quickly and easily. Timebase Stability and Clock Reference The 33250A TCXO timebase gives you frequency accuracy of 2 ppm for your most demanding applications. The external clock reference input/output lets you synchronize to an external 10 MHz clock, to another 33250A, or to another Keysight 332XXA function/ arbitrary wafeform generator. Phase adjustments can be made from the front panel or via a computer interface, allowing precise phase calibration and adjustment. 03 | Keysight | 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Measurement Characteristics Waveforms Standard Arbitrary Waveform length Amplitude resolution Repetition rate Sample rate Filter bandwidth Non-vol. memory Sine, square, pulse, ramp, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, DC volts 1 to 64K points 12 bits (including sign) 1 Hz to 25 MHz 200 MSa/s 50 MHz Four (4) 64K waveforms Frequency characteristics Sine 1 Hz to 80 MHz Square 1 Hz to 80 MHz Pulse 500 Hz to 50 MHz Arb 1 Hz to 25 MHz Ramp 1 Hz to 1 MHz White noise 50 MHz bandwidth Resolution 1 Hz; except pulse, 5 digits Accuracy (1 year) 2 ppm, 18 to 28 C 3 ppm, 0 to 55 C Sinewave spectral purity Harmonic distortion 3 Vpp1 > 3 Vpp DC to 1 MHz -60 dBc -55 dBc 1 to 5 MHz -57 dBc -45 dBc 5 to 80 MHz -37 dBc2 -30 dBc2 Total harmonic distortion DC to 20 kHz < 0.2% + 0.1 mVrms Spurious (non-harmonic)3 DC to 1 MHz -60 dBc 1 to 20 MHz -50 dBc 20 to 80 MHz -50 dBc + 6 dBc/octave Phase noise (30 kHz band) 10 MHz < -65 dBc (typical) 80 MHz < -47 dBc (typical) Signal characteristics Squarewave Rise/fall time Overshoot Asymmetry Jitter (rms) < 2 MHz 2 MHz Duty cycle 25 MHz 25 to 50 MHz 50 to 80 MHz Pulse Period Pulse width Variable edge time Overshoot Jitter (rms) < 8 ns 4 < 5% 1% of period + 1 ns 0.01% + 525 ps 0.1% + 75 ps 20.0 to 80.0% 40.0 to 60.0% 50.0% (fixed) 20.00 ns to 2000.0 s 8.0 ns to 1999.9 s 5.00 ns to 1.00 ms < 5% 100 ppm + 50 ps Signal characteristics (Continued) Ramp Linearity < 0.1% of peak output Symmetry 0.0 to 100.0% Arb Minimum edge time < 10 ns Linearity < 0.1% of peak output Settling time < 50 ns to 0.5% of final value Jitter (rms) 30 ppm + 2.5 ns Output characteristics Amplitude (into 50 ) 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp5 Accuracy (at 1 kHz, >10 mVpp, Autorange on) 1% of setting 1 mVpp Flatness (sinewave relative to 1 kHz, Autorange on) < 10 MHz 1% (0.1 dB)6 10 to 50 MHz 2% (0.2 dB) 50 to 80 MHz 5% (0.4 dB) Units Vpp, Vrms, dBm, high and low level Resolution 0.1 mV or 4 digits Offset (into 50 ) Accuracy Waveform output Impedance Isolation Protection 5 Vpk ac + dc 1% of setting + 2 mV + 0.5% of amplitude 50 typical (fixed) > 10 M (output disabled) 42 Vpk maximum to earth Short-circuit protected7; overload relay automatically disables main output Modulation characteristics AM Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, and arb Mod. waveforms Sine, square, ramp, noise, and arb Mod. frequency 2 mHz to 20 kHz Depth 0.0 to 120.0% Source Internal/external FM Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, and arb Mod. waveforms Sine, square, ramp, noise, and arb Mod. frequency 2 mHz to 20 kHz Peak deviation DC to 80 MHz Source Internal/external FSK Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, and arb Mod. waveform 50% duty cycle square Internal rate 2 mHz to 100 kHz Frequency range 1 Hz to 80 MHz Source Internal/external External modulation input Voltage range 5 V full scale Input impedance 10 Frequency DC to 20 kHz Latency < 70 s typical 04 | Keysight | 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Measurement Characteristics (Continued) Burst Waveforms Frequency Burst count Start/Stop phase Internal period Gate source Trigger source Trigger delay N-cycle, infinite Sweep Waveforms Type Direction Start F/Stop F Sweep time Trigger Marker Trigger output Sine, square, ramp, pulse, arb, and noise 1 Hz to 80 MHz8 1 to 1,000,000 cycles or infinite -360.0 to +360.0 1 ms to 500 s External trigger Single manual trigger, 0.0 ns to 85.000 sec Sine, square, ramp, and arb Linear and logarithmic Up or down 100 Hz to 80 MHz 1 ms to 500 s Single manual trigger, internal, external trig Falling edge of sync signal (programmable) System characteristics Configuration times (typical)9 Function change Standard 100 ms Pulse 660 ms Built-in arb 220 ms Frequency change 20 ms Amplitude change 50 ms Offset change 50 ms Select user arb < 900 ms for < 16K pts. Modulation change < 200 ms Arb download times GPIB/RS-232 (115Kbps) Arb Length Binary ASCII Integer ASCII Real 64K points 48 sec 112 sec 186 sec 16K points 12 sec 28 sec 44 sec 8K points 6 sec 14 sec 22 sec 4K points 3 sec 7 sec 11 sec 2K points 1.5 sec 3.5 sec 5.5 sec Trigger characteristics Trigger input Input level Slope Pulse width Input impedance Latency Burst Sweep Jitter (rms) Burst Sweep 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TTL compatible Rising or falling, (selectable) > 100 ns 10 k, DC coupled < 100 ns (typical) < 10 s (typical) Level Pulse width Maximum rate Fanout TTL compatible into 50 > 450 ns 1 MHz 4 Keysight 33250A's (or equivalent) Clock Reference Phase Offset Range Resolution - 360 to +360 0.001 External reference input Lock range Level Impedance Lock time 10 MHz 35 kHz 100 mVpp to 5 Vpp 1 k nominal, accoupled <2s Internal reference output Frequency Level Impedance 10 MHz 632 mVpp (0 dbm), nominal 50 nominal, accoupled Sync output Level Impedance TTL compatible into > 1 k 50 nominal General Power supply Power consumption Operating temp. Storage temp. Stored states 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 100-127 V, 50-400 Hz 140 VA 0 to 55C -30 to 70C 4 named user configurations Power on state Interface Language Default or last IEEE-488 and RS-232 std. SCPI-1997, IEEE-488.2 Dimensions (WxHxD) Bench top Rackmount Weight Safety designed to EMC tested to Vibration and shock Acoustic noise Warm-up time Calibration interval 254 x 104 x 374 mm 213 x 89 x 348 mm 4.6 kg EN61010-1, CSA1010.1, UL-311-1 IEC-61326-1 IEC-61000-4-3 criteria B IEC-61000-4-6 criteria B MIL-T-28800E, Type III, Class 5 40 dBA 1 hour 1 year 1 ns; except pulse, 300 ps 2.5 s Harmonic distortion at low amplitudes is limited by a -70 dBm floor Harmonic distortion at 40 MHz only is -33 dBc Spurious noise at low amplitudes is limited by a -75 dBm floor Edge time decreased at higher frequency, 3.5 nS (typical) 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp into open-circuit load 6. 7. 8. 9. dB rounded to 1 digit, instrument adheres to "%" specification Short-circuit protected to ground at all times Sine and square waveforms above 25 MHz only with infinite burst count Time to change parameter and output new signal 05 | Keysight | 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet Ordering Information Keysight 33250A 80 MHz function/arbitrary wavefrom generator Accessories included Operating manual, service manual, quick reference guide, IntuiLink waveform editor software, test data, RS-232 cable, and power cord (see language option). 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