Keysight Technologies 30 MHz Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators 33521A 1-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator 33522A 2-Channel Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Data Sheet Lowest jitter and total harmonic distortion in its class and true point-by-point arbitrary waveforms that are always alias-protected for exceptional accuracy 33500 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators Achieving a new level of accuracy and lexibility Everyday you're developing new technologies that are faster, more efficient, smaller, greener and require more accuracy than ever before. Keysight Technologies, Inc. 33500 Series function/arbitrary waveform generators offer the highest signal fidelity and implement a new breakthrough technology that provides you with the ability to generate more accurate arbitrary waveforms. With 10x better jitter than anything in their class, they offer unparalleled control of signal frequency for your most challenging measurements. Key features - 30 MHz sine, square, and pulse bandwidth cover more applications - < 40 ps jitter and less than .04% total harmonic distortion for more precise signals - 250 MSa/s, 16-bit sampling rate for higher time-resolution arbitrary waveforms - True point-by-point arbitrary waveforms with sequencing for more accurate representation of user-defined signals - Dual-channel mode with independent or coupled channels - 1 MSa waveform memory standard, 16 MSa (optional) for more complicated arbitrary waveforms Signal idelity You depend upon the fidelity of generated signals to verify the development of your designs. The higher the fidelity of the generated signal, the more assurance the device under development will perform to your exacting standards. The 33500 Series function/arbitrary waveform generators have < 40 ps jitter for any signal ten times better than existing function/arbitrary waveform generators. They provide 16-bit resolution, which is the highest resolution in their class. Combined with less than .04% total harmonic distortion and 250 MSa/s, 16-bit sampling, optional high-stability timebase and optional arbitrary waveform memory expansion, you now have access to an affordable new family of generators with unparallel signal fidelity. Flexible signal generation The 33521A and 33522A have the ability to create two-tone signals for dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signal applications used in telecommunication device test. A feature specific to the 33522A generator is a flexible, dual-channel mode with frequency and amplitude coupling, differential channels, and combined output channels. This functionality is useful in applications where testing a device, such as a pacemaker, relies on the timing and interaction of two distinct signals to operate properly. - LXI Class C compliant Point-by-point waveforms - Large, color, graphical display allows for simultaneous parameter setup and signal viewing/editing for intuitive operation The 33500 Series expands your signaling capability with true pointby-point arbitrary waveforms that are always alias-protected for exceptional accuracy. The 33521A and 33522A are first in their class to generate 30 MHz signals, including common waveforms, arbitrary waveforms and sophisticated modulated waveforms. Both models leverage proprietary technology to provide you with - Optional BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software for custom user-defined waveforms 02 unprecedented input control when defining arbitrary waveforms. That control equates to the ability to define more complex point-by-point waveforms with sequencing. User interface A large, color, graphical display offers simultaneous parameter setup, signal viewing, and editing for easy operation. The 33500 Series is fully compliant with the LXI Class C specifications and offers USB 2.0 and 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connectivity for quick and easy connectivity to a PC or network. The 33500 Series also supports remote operation using a browser to connect to a built-in Web page. GPIB is offered as an optional interface. Optional 33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Softrware Benchlink Waveform Builder Pro is ideal for R&D engineers characterizing new designs and test system engineers validating production units. The software is a Microsoft Windows-based program that provides easy-to-use creation tools, such as an equation editor, waveform math and drawing tools, which can be used to create custom signals. It features a standard function library, waveform sequencer, and filters and; as well as windowing functions that allow you to easily modify and further refine your waveform. A library of built-in signals supports fast creation of more complex waveforms. With BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro, you gain access to advanced signal creation and editing capabilities, without requiring hours of programming. 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.keysight.com/ind/33503 Speciications Unless otherwise stated, all speciications apply with a 50 resistive load and auto range ON. Instrument characteristics Models & options 33521A 1-channel 33522A 2-channel Option 002 Increases arbitrary waveform memory to 16 MSa/channel Option 010 OCXO timebase for ultra-high stability Option 400 GPIB interface 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-deined arbitrary Up to 1 MSa (16 MSa with Option 002) with multi-segment sequencing Operating modes & modulation types Operating modes Continuous, modulate, frequency sweep, burst, output gate Modulation types AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, Sum (carrier + modulation) Waveform characteristics Sine Frequency range 1 Hz to 30 MHz, 1-Hz resolution 1, 2 Amplitude latness (spec) (relative to 1 kHz) < 100 kHz: 100 kHz to 5 MHz: 5 to 20 MHz: 20 to 30 MHz: 0.10 dB 0.15 dB 0.30 dB 0.40 dB Harmonic distortion (typ)2, 3 < 20 kHz: 20 to 100 kHz: 100 kHz to 1 MHz: 1 to 20 MHz: 20 to 30 MHz: < -70 dBc < -65 dBc < -50 dBc < -40 dBc < -35 dBc 20 Hz to 20 kHz: < 0.04% THD (typ) Non-harmonic spurious (typ) Phase noise (SSB) (typ) 1 kHz offset: 10 kHz offset: 100 kHz offset: 2, 3 Standard: < -75 dBc, increasing +20 dB/decade above 2 MHz Option 010: < -75 dBc, increasing +20 dB/decade above 10 MHz (or < -100 dBm, whichever is greater, below 500 MHz) Standard -105 -115 -125 Option 010 -110 dBc/Hz -125 dBc/Hz -135 dBc/Hz 03 Waveform characteristics, continued Square & pulse Frequency range 1 Hz to 30 MHz, 1 Hz resolution Rise and fall times (nom) Square: 8.4 ns, ixed Pulse: 8.4 ns to 1 s, independently variable, 100-ps or 3-digit resolution Overshoot (typ) < 2% Duty cycle 0.01% to 99.99% 8 Pulse width 16 ns minimum, 100-ps resolution Jitter (cycle-to-cycle, typ) < 40 ps rms Ramp & triangle Frequency range 1 Hz to 200 kHz, 1 Hz resolution Ramp symmetry 0.0% to 100.0%, 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 Bandwidth (typ) 1 mHz to 30 MHz, variable Crest factor (nom) 4.6 Repetition period > 50 years Pseudorandom binary sequence (PRBS) Bit rate 1 mbps to 50 Mbps, 1 mbps resolution Sequence length 2m-1, m=7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23 Rise and fall times (nom) 8.4 ns to 1 s, variable, 100-ps or 3-digit resolution Arbitrary waveform characteristics General Waveform length 8 Sa to 1 MSa (16 MSa with Option 002) in increments of 1 sample Sample rate 1 Sa/s to 250 MSa/s, 1 Sa/s resolution Voltage resolution 16 bits Bandwidth (-3 dB, nom) Filter Off: 40 MHz "Normal" Filter On: 0.27 x (Sample Rate) "Step" Filter On: 0.13 x (Sample Rate) Rise and fall time 0.35 / Bandwidth (10 ns min) with "Normal" or "Step" ilter On Settling time (typ) < 200 ns to 0.5% of inal value Jitter (typ) Filter Off: < 40 ps rms "Normal" or "Step" ilter On: < 5 ps 04 Arbitrary waveform characteristics, continued Waveform sequencing Operation Individual arbitrary waveforms (segments) can be combined into user-deined lists (sequences) to form longer, more complex waveforms. Each sequence step speciies whether to repeat the associated segment a certain number of times, to repeat it indeinitely, to repeat it until a Trigger event occurs, or to stop and wait for a Trigger event. Additionally, the behavior of the Sync output can be speciied in each step. To improve throughput, up to 32 sequences totalling up to 1,024 segments can be pre-loaded into volatile memory. Segment length 8 Sa to 1 MSa (16 MSa with Option 002) in increments of 1 sample Sequence length 1 to 512 steps Segment repeat count 1 to 1x10 6, or ininite Output characteristics Isolation Outputs 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 shells is 42 Vpk Signal output Output impedance (nom) 50 On, off, inverted User-selectable for each channel Voltage limit User-deinable VMAX and VMIN limits Overload protection Output turns off automatically when an overload is applied Instrument will tolerate a short-circuit to ground indeinitely Amplitude Range 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp into 50 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp into open circuit Resolution 4 digits Units Vpp, Vrms, or dBm, selectable Accuracy 1, 2 (spec) 1% of setting 1 mVpp at 1 kHz DC offset Range 5 (5 VDC - Peak AC) into 50 (10 VDC - Peak AC) into open circuit Resolution 4 digits Units VDC Accuracy 1, 2 (spec) 1% of Offset setting 0.25% of Amplitude setting 2mV Frequency accuracy Standard freqeuncy reference (spec) 1 year, 23 C 5 C 1 ppm of setting 15 pHz 1 year, 0 C to 55 C 2 ppm of setting 15 pHz High-stability frequency reference (spec): Option 010 1 year, 0 C to 55 C 0.1 ppm of setting 15 pHz 05 Modulation types and operating modes Carrier AM FM PM FSK BPSK Sine and Square Pulse Triangle and Ramp Gaussian Noise PRBS Single ARB Sequenced ARB a. Gated burst only. PWM b b b. Sum Burst Sweep a Applies to sample clock, not whole waveform. Modulating signals Sine Square Triangle / Ramp Noise PRBS ARB External Sine Carrier Square and Pulse Triangle and Ramp Gaussian Noise PRBS ARB Modulation characteristics Amplitude modulation (AM) Source Internal or external, or either channel with 33522A Type Full-carrier or double-sideband suppressed-carrier Depth 1 0% to 120%, 0.01% resolution Frequency modulation (FM) 7 Source Internal or external, or either channel with 33522A Deviation 1 Hz to 15 MHz, 1 Hz resolution Phase modulation (PM) Source Internal or external, or either channel with 33522A Deviation 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Frequency shift key modulation (FSK) 7 Source Internal timer or ext trig connector Mark & space Any frequency within the carrier signal's range Rate 0 Hz to 1 MHz Binary phase shift key modulation (BPSK) Source Internal timer or ext trig connector Phase shift 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Rate 0 Hz to 1 MHz Pulse width modulation (PWM) Source Deviation Internal or external, or either channel with 33522A 8 0% to 100% of pulse width, 0.01% resolution Additive modulation (Sum) Source Ratio 6 Internal or external, or either channel with 33522A 0% to 100% of carrier amplitude, 0.01% resolution 06 Burst 9 Type Counted or gated Count 1 to 1x108 cycles, or ininite Gated Start/stop phase Produces complete cycles while ext trig is asserted 4 -360 to 360, 0.1 resolution Trigger source Internal timer or ext trig connector Marker Adjustable to any cycle; indicated by the trailing edge of the Sync pulse Sweep 7 Type Linear, Logarithmic, List (up to 128 user-deined frequencies) Operation 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. Direction Up (Start freq < Stop freq) or Down (Start freq > Stop freq) Start and stop frequencies Any frequency within the waveform's range Sweep time Linear: 1 ms to 3600 s, 1 ms resolution; 3601 s to 250,000 s, 1 s resolution Logarithmic: 1 ms to 500 s Hold time 0 s to 3600 s, 1 ms resolution Return time 0 s to 3600 s, 1 ms resolution Trigger source 10 Immediate (continuous), external, single, bus, or timer Marker Adjustable to any frequency between Start and Stop for Linear and Logarithmic types or any frequency in the list for List type; indicated by the trailing edge of the sync pulse Internal timer for FSK, BPSK, BURST, and SWEEP Range 1 s to 8000s, 6-digit or 4 ns resolution 2-channel characteristics (33522A only) Operating modes Independent, coupled parameter(s), combined (Ch 1 + Ch 2), Equal (Ch 2 = Ch 1), or differential (Ch 2 = -Ch 1) Parameter coupling None, frequency (ratio or difference) and/or amplitude and DC offset Relative phase 0 to 360, 0.1 resolution Skew (typ) < 200 ps (when performing identical operations) Crosstalk (typ) < -85 dB 07 Sync/marker output Connector Front-panel BNC, isolated from chassis Functions Sync, sweep marker, burst marker, or arbitrary waveform marker Assignment Channel 1 or channel 2 Polarity Normal or inverted Voltage level (nom) 3 Vpp into open circuit, 1.5 Vpp into 50 Output impedance (nom) 50 Minimum pulse width (nom) 16 ns External trigger/gate Connector Rear-panel BNC, chassis-referenced Function Input or output Assignment Channel 1, channel 2, or both (as input) Channel 1 or channel 2 (as output) Polarity Positive or negative slope Voltage level (nom) 0 V to 0.4 V for low, > 2.3 V for high, 3.5 V maximum (as input) 3 Vpp (nom) into open circuit, 1.5 Vpp (nom) into 50 (as output) Impedance (nom) 10 k , DC-coupled (as input) 50 (as output) Minimum pulse width (nom) 16 ns Input rate DC to 1 MHz Minimum pulse width 100 ns (as input) Duty cycle (nom) 50% (as output) Trigger delay 0 s to 1000 s, 4 ns resolution; applies to all trigger events Input latency (typ) < 135 ns with Trigger Delay set to zero Input jitter (typ) < 2.5 ns, rms Fanout 4 total Keysight 33521A and 33522A Modulation input Connector Rear-panel BNC, isolated Assignment Channel 1, Channel 2, or both Voltage level 5 V full-scale Input impedance (nom) 5k Bandwidth (-3 dB, typ) 0 Hz to 100 kHz Frequency reference input Connector Rear-panel BNC, isolated from chassis and all other connectors Reference selection Internal, external, or auto Frequency range Standard: 10 MHz 20 Hz Option 010: 10 MHz 1 Hz Lock time (typ) <2 s Voltage level 200 mVpp to 5 Vpp Input Impedance (nom) 1 k | | 20 pF, AC-coupled 08 Frequency reference output Connector Rear-panel BNC, chasis-referenced Frequency (nom) 10 MHz Output impedance (nom) 50 , AC-coupled Level (nom) 0 dBm, 632 mVpp into 50 Real-time clock/calendar Set and read Year, month, day, hour, minute, second Battery CR-2032 coin-type, replacable, >5-year life (typ) Programming times (meas.) Coniguration change speed LAN (socket) LAN (VXI-11) USB 2.0 GPIB Change function 5 ms 6 ms 5 ms 5 ms Change frequency 2 ms 3 ms 2 ms 3 ms Change amplitude 20 ms 20 ms 19 ms 22 ms Select user arb (16 k) 9 ms 11 ms 9 ms 9 ms LAN (VXI-11) USB 2.0 GPIB Arbitrary waveform download speed to volatile (binary transfer) LAN (socket) 4 k sample 6 ms 18 ms 8 ms 39 ms 1 M sample 1.3 s 2.6 s 13 s 9.1 s Memory Aribtrary waveform and instrument state memory Volatile 1x10 6 samples per channel or 16x10 6 samples per channel (Option 002) 512 sequence steps per channel Non-volatile File sytem ile space is limited to 64 MB (~32 MSa of arbitrary waveform records) Instrument state Store / Recall User deined instrument states Power Off Power Off state automatically saved Power On Factory default settings or last power off settings USB File System Front-panel port USB 2.0 high-speed mass storage (MSC) class device Capability Read or write instrument coniguration settings, instrument states and user arbitrary waveform and sequence iles. Speed 10 MB/s (nom) 09 General characteristics Computer interfaces LXI- C (rev1.3) 10/100Base-T Ethernet (Sockets & VXI-11 protocol) USB2.0 (USB-TMC488 protocol) GPIB/IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2 Web user interface Remote operation and monitoring Programming language SCPI-1999, IEEE-488.2 Keysight 33210A / 33220A compatibile Graphical display 4.3" Color TFT WQVGA (480x272) with LED backlight Mechanical Size 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) 3.3 kg (7.2 lbs) Environmental Storage temperature -40 to 70 C Warm-up time 1 hour Operating environment EN61010, polution degree 2; indoor locations Operating temperature 0 to 55 C Operating humidity 5% to 80% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 3000 meters Regulatory Safety Complies with European Low Voltage Directive and carries the CE-marking. Conforms to UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 61010-1, and IEC 61010-1:2001 EMC Complies with European EMC Directive for test and measurement products. - IEC/EN 61326-1 - CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A - AS/NZS CISPR 11 - ICES/NMB-001 Complies with Australian standard and carries C-Tick mark This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada Acoustic Noise (nom) SPL 35 dB(A) Line power Voltage 100 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz -5%, +10% 100 V - 120 V 400 Hz 10% Power consumption (typ) < 45 W, < 130 VA Warranty 1 year standard, 3 years optional 10 Deinitions Speciication (spec) The warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0 - 55 C and after a 45-minute warm up period. All specifications include measurement uncertainty and were created in compliance with ISO-17025 methods. Data published in this document are specifications (spec) only where specifically indicated. Typical (typ) The characteristic performance, which 80% or more of manufactured instruments will meet. This data is not warranted, does not include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 23 C). Nominal (nom) The mean or average characteristic performance, or the value of an attribute that is determined by design such as a connector type, physical dimension, or operating speed. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 23 C). Measured (meas) An attribute measured during development for purposes of communicating the expected performance. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 23 C). Accuracy Represents the traceable accuracy of a specified parameter. Includes measurement error and timebase error, and calibration source uncertainty. Random measuremet errors are combined using the root-sum-square method and are multiplied by M for the desired Confidence Level. Systematic errors are added linearly and include time skew errors, trigger timing errors, and timebase errors as appropriate for each measurement type. Conidence level For 99% Confidence use k = 2.5 in accuracy calculations. For 95% Confidence use k = 2.0 in accuracy calculations. 1. Add 1/10th of the output amplitude and offset accuracy specification per C for operation at temperatures beyond 23 C 5 C. 2. Auto range ON. 3. DC Offset set to zero. 4. Limited to arbitrary waveforms that are < 1 million points; phase resolution limited by number of points in arbitrary waveforms < 3,600 points. 5. Output noise is typically 20 dB lower when (DC + Peak AC) < 320 mV (into 50 ) or 640 mV (into open circuit). 6. Subject to maximum output voltage limits. 7. All frequency changes are phase-continuous. 8. Subject to pulse width limits. 9. 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