ValueTronics International, Inc. Arbitrary Waveform Generator 33120A

The 33120A is an Arbitrary Waveform Generator from Agilent. An arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) is a type of electronic test equipment people use to generate repetitive or single-shot electrical waveforms. Single-shot waveforms require a triggering source, either internal or external, while repetitive waveforms do not. Inject the signal the waveform generator creates into a device for analysis during testing, finding problems with the device, or confirming proper operation. Features: 15 MHz sine & square waveforms Ramp, triangle, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, dc volts 12-bit, 40 MSa/s, 16,000 points arbitrary waveforms AM (int/ext), FM (int), FSK (internal/external), burst (int/ext) Linear & logarithmic sweeps and burst operation IntuiLink software plus GPIB & RS-232 interfaces included Arbitrary Waveform Specifications: Waveform length: 8 to 16,000 points Amplitude resolution: 12 bits (including sign) Sample rate: 40 MSa/s Non-volatile memory: Four (4) 16,000 waveforms Frequency Characteristics: Sine: 100 μHz - 15 MHz Square: 100 μHz - 15 MHz Triangle: 100 μHz - 100 kHz Ramp: 100 μHz - 100 kHz White noise: 10 MHz bandwidth Resolution: 10 μHz or 10 digits Accuracy: 10 ppm in 90 days, 20 ppm in 1 year, 18°C - 28°C Temp: Coeff < 2 ppm/°C Aging: < 10 ppm/yr Sinewave Spectral Purity (Harmonic Distortion): dc to 20 kHz: -70 dBc 20 kHz to 100 kHz: -60 dBc 100 kHz to 1 MHz: -45 dBc 1 MHz to 15 MHz: -35 dBc Sinewave Spectral Purity (Spurious): DC to 1 MHz: < -65 dBc 1 MHz to 15 MHz: < -65 dBc + 6 dB/octave Sinewave Spectral Purity (Total Harmonic Distortion): DC to 20 kHz: <0.04% Phase noise: <-55 dBc in a 30 kHz band Signal Characteristics: Squarewave Rise/Fall time: < 20 ns Overshoot: 4% Asymmetry: 1% + 5ns Duty cycle: 20% to 80% (to 5 MHz), 40% to 60% (to 15 MHz) Triangel, Ramp, Arb Rise/Fall time: 40 ns (typical) Linearity: <0.1% of peak output Setting Time: <250 ns to 0.5% of final value Jitter: <25ns Output Characteristics Amplitude (into 50 ohms): 50 mVpp - 10 Vpp Accuracy (at 1 kHz): ± 1% of specified output Flatness (sinewave relative to 1 kHz): < 100 kHz ± 1% (0.1 dB) 100 kHz to 1 MHz ± 1.5% (0.15 dB) 1 Mz to 15 MHz ± 2% (0.2 dB) Ampl, 3Vrms ± 3.5% (0.3 dB) Ampl < 3Vrms Output Impedance: 50 ohms (fixed) Offset (into 50½): + 5 Vpk ac + dc Accuracy: ± 2% of setting + 2 mV Resolution: 3 digits, amplitude and offset Units: Vpp, Vrms, dBm Isolation: 42 Vpk maximum to earth Protection: Short circuit protected ± 15 Vpk overdrive < 1 minute Modulation: AM Carrier -3dB Freq: 10 MHz (typical) Modulation: any internal waveform including Arb Frequency: 10 MHz - 20 kHz Depth: 0% - 120% Source: Internal/External FM Modulation: any internal waveform including Arb Frequency: 10 MHz - 10 kHz Deviation: 10 MHz - 15 MHz Source: Internal only FSK Internal rate: 10 MHz - 50 kHz Frequency Range10 mHz - 15 MHz Source: Internal/External (1 MHz max.) Burst Carrier Freq: 5 MHz max. Count: 1 to 50,000 cycles or infinite Start Phase: -360° to +360° Internal Rate: 10 mHz - 50 kHz ± 1% Gate Source: Internal/External Gate Trigger: Single, External or Internal Rate Sweep Type: Linear or Logarithmic Direction: Up or Down Start F/Stop F: 10 mHz - 15 MHz Speed: 1 ms to 500 s ± 0.1% Trigger: Single, External, or Internal Uncompromising performance for standard waveforms The HP 33120A function/arbitrary waveform generator uses direct digital-synthesis techniques to create a stable, accurate output signal for clean, low-distortion sine waves. It also gives you fast rise and fall-time square wave, and linear ramp waveforms down to 10 MHz. Custom waveform generation Use the HP 33120A to generate complex custom waveforms such as a heartbeat or the output of a mechanical transducer. With 12-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 40 MSa/s, the HP 33120A gives you the flexibility to create any waveform you need. It also lets you store up to found 16,000-deep waveforms in nonvolatile memory. Easy-to-use functionality The front-panel operation of the HP 33120A is straightforward and intuitive. You can access any of ten major functions with a single key press or two, then use a simple knob to adjust frequency, amplitude and offset. To save time, you can enter voltage values directly in Vp-p, Vrms or dBm. Internal AM, FM, FSK and burst modulation make it easy to modulate waveforms without the need for a separate modulation source. Linear and log sweeps are also built in, with sweep rates selectable from 1ms to 500s. HP-IB and RS-232 interfaces are both standard, plus you get full programmability using SCPI commands. Optional phase-lock capability The Option 001 phase lock/TCXO timebase gives you the ability to generate synchronized phase-offset signals. An external clock input/output lets you synchronize with up to three other HP 33120As or with an external 10-MHz clock. Option 001 also gives you a TCXO timebase for increased frequency stability. With an accuracy of 4 ppm/yr, the TCXO timebase makes an HP 33120A ideal for frequency calibrations and other demanding applications. With Option 001, new commands let you perform phase changes on the fly, via the front panel or from a computer, allowing precise phase calibration and adjustment. Link the HP 33120A to your PC To further increase your productivity, use the HP 33120A in conjunction with HP 34811A BenchLink Arb software. The Windows® -based program lets you create and edit waveforms on your PC and download them to your HP 33120A with the click of a mouse. Create complex waveforms in a math or statistics program--or use the freehand drawing tool--then pass them into HP BenchLink Arb. Use in conjunction with HP BenchLink Scope, the software also lets you capture a waveform with your HP oscilloscope or DMM and send it to your HP 33120A for output.