Keysight 33210A
10 MHz Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Data Sheet
– 10 MHz Sine and Square waveforms
– Pulse, Ramp, Triangle, Noise, and DC waveforms
– Optional 14-bit, 50 MSa/s, 8K point Arbitrary Waveform Generator
– AM, FM, and PWM modulation types
– Linear & logarithmic sweeps and burst operation
– 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp amplitude range
–
– Connect via USB, GPIB and LAN
–
Measurement Characteristics
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Waveforms
Standard Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Pulse, Noise, DC
Built-in arbitrary wave-
forms (available only
with Option 002 ARB)
Exponential rise,
Exponential fall, Negative
ramp, Sin(x)/x, Cardiac
Waveform characteristics
Sine
Frequency range 1 mHz to 10 MHz
Amplitude
Flatness 1, 2
(relative to 1 kHz)
< 100 kHz 0.1 dB
100 kHz to 5 MHz 0.2 dB
5 MHz to 10 MHz 0.3 dB
Harmonic distortion 2, 3
< 1 Vpp ≥ 1 Vpp
DC to 20 kHz –70 dBc –70 dBc
20 kHz to 100 kHz –65 dBc –60 dBc
100 kHz to 1 MHz –50 dBc –45 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz –40 dBc –30 dBc
Total harmonic distortion 2, 3
DC to 20 kHz 0.04%
Spurious (non-harmonic) 2, 4
DC to 1 MHz –70 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz –70 dBc + 6 dB/octave
Phase noise
(10 kHz offset)
–115 dBc / Hz, typical
Square
Frequency range 1 mHz to 10 MHz
Rise/fall time 20 ns
Overshoot < 2%
Variable duty cycle 20% to 80% (to 5 MHz)
40% to 60% (to 10 MHz)
Asymmetry
(@ 50% duty)
1% of period + 5 ns
Jitter (RMS) 1 ns + 100 ppm of period
Ramp, triangle
Frequency range 1 mHz to 100 kHz
Linearity < 0.1% of peak output
Variable symmetry 0.0% to 100.0%
Pulse
Frequency range 1 mHz to 5 MHz
Pulse width
(period ≤ 10 s)
40 ns minimum
10 ns resolution
Variable edge time 20 ns to 100 ns
Overshoot < 2%
Jitter (RMS) 300 ps +
0.1 ppm of period
Noise
Bandwidth 7 MHz typical
Uncompromising
performance at an
affordable price
The Keysight Technologies, Inc. 33210A
function/arbitrary waveform generator is
the latest addition to the 332XX family.
Waveforms are generated using direct
digital synthesis (DDS) technology which
creates stable, accurate low distortion
sine waves as well as square waves with
fast rise and fall times up to 10 MHz and
linear ramp waves up to 100 kHz. For user
defined waveforms, Option 002 provides
14-bit, 50 MSa/s 8K point arbitrary wave-
form generation.
Pulse generation
The 33210A can generate variable-edge-
time pulses up to 5 MHz. With variable
period, pulse width, and amplitude the
33210A is ideally suited to a wide variety
of applications requiring a flexible pulse
signal.
Custom waveform generation
(Option 002)
The optional 8K point arbitrary waveform
generator (Option 002) can be used in
the 33210A to generate complex custom
waveforms. With 14-bit resolution, and a
sampling rate of 50 MSa/s, the 33210A
gives you the flexibility to create the
waveforms you need. It also lets you
store up to four waveforms in nonvolatile
memory.
The Keysight IntuiLink arbitrary wave-
form software allows you to easily
create, edit, and download complex
waveforms using the waveform
editor. Or you can capture a waveform
using IntuiLink for Oscilloscopes and
send it to the 33210A for output. To
find out more about IntuiLink, visit
www.keysight.com/find/intuilink
Easy-to-use functionality
Front-panel operation of the 33210A is
straight-forward and user friendly. You can
access all major functions with a single
key or two. The knob or numeric keypad
can be used to adjust frequency, ampli-
tude, offset, and other parameters. You
can even enter voltage values directly in
Vpp, Vrms, dBm, or as high and low levels.
Timing parameters can be entered in Hertz
(Hz) or seconds.
Internal AM, FM, and PWM modulation
make it easy to modulate waveforms with-
out the need for a separate modulation
source. Linear and logarithmic sweeps are
also built in, with sweep rates selectable
from 1 ms to 500 s. Burst mode operation
allows for a user-selected number of cycles
per trigger. GPIB, LAN, and USB interfaces
are all standard, plus you get full program-
mability using SCPI commands.
External frequency reference
(Option 001)
The 33210A external frequency refer-
ence lets you synchronize to an external
10 MHz clock, to another 33210A, or to
a Keysight 33220A or Keysight 33250A.
Phase adjustments can be made from the
front panel or via a computer interface,
allowing precise phase calibration and
adjustment.
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Measurement Characteristics (continued)
8K-point arbitrary waveform generator
(Option 002)
Frequency range 1 mHz to 3 MHz
Waveform length 2 to 8 k points
Amplitude resolution 14 bits (including sign)
Sample rate 50 MSa/s
Min. rise/fall time 70 ns typical
Linearity < 0.1% of peak output
Settling time < 500 ns to 0.5% of final
value
Jitter (RMS) 6 ns + 30 ppm
Non-volatile memory 4 waveforms
Common characteristics
Frequency
Accuracy 5 ± (10 ppm + 3 pHz)
in 90 days
± (20 ppm + 3 pHz)
in 1 year
Resolution 1 µHz (internal)
1 mHz (user)
Amplitude
Range 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp into
50 Ω
20 mVpp to 20 Vpp into
open circuit
Accuracy 1, 2
(at 1 kHz)
± 2% of setting
± 1 mVpp
Units Vpp, Vrms, dBm
Resolution 3 digits
DC offset
Range
(peak AC + DC)
± 5 V into 50 Ω
± 10 V into open circuit
Accuracy 1, 2 ± 2% of offset setting
± 0.5% of amplitude
± 2 mV
Resolution 3 digits
Main output
Impedance 50 Ω typical
Isolation 42 Vpk maximum to earth
Protection Short-circuit protected,
overload automatically
disables main output
External frequency reference
(Option 001)
Rear panel input
Lock range 10 MHz ± 500 Hz
Level 100 mVpp to 5 Vpp
Impedance 1 kΩ, typical
Lock time < 2 seconds
Rear panel output
Frequency 10 MHz
Level 632 mVpp
(0 dBm), typical
Impedance 50 Ω, typical
AC coupled
Phase offset
Range +360° to –360°
Resolution 0.001°
Accuracy 20 ns
Footnotes
[1] Add 1/10th of output amplitude and offset
spec per °C for operation outside the range
of 18 to 28 °C
[2] Autorange enabled
[3] DC offset set to 0 V
[4] Spurious output at low amplitude is –75 dBm
typical
[5] Add 1 ppm/°C average for operation outside
the range of 18 to 28 °C
[6] Sine and square waveforms above 3 MHz are
allowed only with an “infinite” burst count
[7] Only available if Option 002 is installed
Modulation
AM
Carrier waveforms Sine, Square
Source Internal/External
Internal modulation Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb 7
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Depth 0.0% to 120.0%
FM
Carrier waveforms Sine, Square
Source Internal/External
Internal modulation Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb 7
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Deviation DC to 5 MHz
PWM
Carrier waveforms Pulse
Source Internal/External
Internal modulation Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb 7
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Deviation 0% to 100% of pulse width
External modulation input
(for AM, FM, PWM)
Voltage range ± 5 V full scale
Input impedance 5 kΩ typical
Bandwidth DC to 20 kHz
Sweep
Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp
Type Linear or Logarithmic
Direction Up or Down
Sweep time 1 ms to 500 s
Trigger source Single, External or Internal
Marker Falling edge of sync
signal (programmable
frequency)
Burst 6
Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp
Type Counted (1 to 50,000
cycles), Infinite, Gated
Start/stop phase +360° to –360°
Internal period 1 µs to 500 s
Gate source External trigger
Trigger source Single, External or Internal
Trigger characteristics
Trigger input
Input level TTL compatible
Slope Rising or Falling,
selectable
Pulse width > 100 ns
Input impedance > 10 kΩ, DC coupled
Latency < 500 ns
Jitter (rms) 6 ns (3.5 ns for pulse)
Trigger output
Level TTL compatible into
≥ 1 kΩ
Pulse width > 400 ns
Output impedance 50 Ω typical
Maximum rate 1 MHz
Fanout ≤ 4 Keysight 33210As
(or equivalent)
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Ordering Information
Keysight 33210A
10 MHz function/arbitrary
waveform generator
Accessories included
Operating manual, service manual, quick
reference guide, IntuiLink waveform editor
software, test data, USB cable, and power
cord (see language option).
Options
Opt. 001 External timebase reference
Opt. 002 8K-point arbitrary waveform
generator
Opt. A6J ANSI Z540 calibration
Opt. AB0 Taiwan: Chinese manual
Opt. AB1 Korea: Korean manual
Opt. AB2 China: Chinese manual
Opt. ABA English: English manual
Opt. ABD Germany: German manual
Opt. ABF France: French manual
Opt. ABJ Japan: Japanese manual
Opt. PLG Continental European
power cord
Other Accessories
34131A Carrying case
34161A Accessory pouch
34190A Rackmount kit
34191A Dual flange kit, 2U
34194A Dual lock link kit
Measurement Characteristics (continued)
General
Power supply Cat II
100 to 240 V @
50/60 Hz (–5%, +10%)
100 to 120 V @ 400 Hz
(± 10%)
Power consumption 50 VA max
Operating
environment
IEC 61010
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor Location
Operating
temperature
0 to 55 °C
Operating humidity 5% to 80% RH,
non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to 3000 meters
Storage temperature –30 to 70 °C
State storage
memory
Power off state
automatically saved,
Four user-configurable
stored states
Interface LAN LXI-C Ethernet 10/100
USB 2.0, GPIB
Language SCPI – 1993, IEEE-488.2
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Bench top 261.1 mm x 103.8 mm
x 303.2 mm
Rack mount 212.88 mm x 88.3 mm
x 272.3 mm
Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
Safety designed to UL-1244, CSA 1010
EN61010
EMC tested to MIL-461C, EN55011,
EN50082-1
Vibration and shock MIL-T-28800, Type III,
Class 5
Acoustic noise 30 dBa
Warm-up time 1 hour
Programming times (typical)
Configuration times USB LAN GPIB
Function change 120 ms 120 ms 120 ms
Frequency change 2 ms 3 ms 2 ms
Amplitude change 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms
Select user arb 130 ms 130 ms 130 ms
Arb download times
(Option 002)
Binary transfer
USB LAN GPIB
2 k points 5 ms 9 ms 10 ms
4 k points 8 ms 15 ms 20 ms
8 k points 14 ms 27 ms 40 ms
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