Agilent single and two-channel waveform generators

The 33521A single channel function/arbitrary waveform generator and the 33522A two-channel generator provide what is claimed to be the lowest total harmonic distortion and jitter in their class. The generators’ large graphical display allows simultaneous parameter set up, signal viewing and editing and offer more precise functions and true point-by-point arbitrary waveforms that are alias protected.

The generators feature: 30 MHz sine, square and pulse waveform bandwidth to cover more applications; less than 40 ps jitter and total harmonic distortion of 0.04+ACUAOw- 250 MSps, 16-bit sampling rate for higher time-resolution arbitrary waveforms; true point-by-point arbitrary waveforms for more accurate representation of user-defined signals; USB and LAN (LXI-C) for easy connectivity; a TCXO timebase (standard) and OCXO (optional) for ultra-high stability.

The generators are fully compliant with the LXI Class C specification and include USB 2.0 and 10/100 Base-T ethernet for connectivity to a PC or network.

A built-in web page allows remote operation of the instrument from any browser. The 33500 series of generators can connect with the company’s current range of function/arbitrary waveform generators (33210A, 33220A, 33250A) using the GPIB interface option.