Keysight Technologies 33500B Series Waveform Generators Data Sheet
Trueform Technology Generate true point-by-point arbitrary waveforms with less jitter, more fidelity and greater resolution 33500B Series waveform generators with exclusive Trueform signal generation technology offer more capability, fidelity and flexibility than traditional DDS generators. Use them to accelerate your development process from start to fi nish.
Revolutionary signal generation with unmatched capabilities and fidelity ► Easily generate the full range of signals you need for the most demanding measurements ► Test your devices with confidence that the waveform generator is outputting the signals you expect ► Select just the capabilities you need now, then upgrade easily when your needs change Unique features of the 33500B Series waveform generators Full BandwIdth Pulse Full-bandwidth pulse to 20 or 30 MHz Set leading and trailing edge times in
Trueform Technology Unmatched capabilities for generating a full range of signals for the most demanding requirements The 33500B Series waveform generators offer the common signals and features you expect, such as modulation, sweep, and burst. But the 33500B Series offers many more features that give you the capabilities and flexibility you need to get your job done. Like an intuitive front-panel user interface that makes it easy to quickly relearn it when you’ve been focused elsewhere.
DDS skips points at higher bandwidths DDS technology may skip points at higher frequencies Trueform never skips points, and is always anti-aliased Define any waveform shape and any waveform length using point-by -point arbitrary waveform capability. Your waveforms are always anti-aliased for exceptional accuracy, and you can play them at any rate you select.
Trueform Technology Capabilities continued Easily generate PRBS waveforms on the 33500B Series waveform generators. Pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) pattern generation Test your digital serial buses by streaming standard PRBS patterns— like PN7 and PN19—without the need for a separate pulse generator. With fewer instruments, setting up your tests is easier. You won’t find these built-in PRBS patterns in competitive waveform generators.
Built-in Web browser Easily set up and control your 33500B Series generator remotely over a LAN connection using the built-in LXI Web browser. You can monitor your tests and adjust settings from another office or room, or even from home. Standard deep memory If you want to test your design with long, complex waveforms with a variety of anomalies, you need to make sure your waveform generator has sufficient memory. The 33500B Series’ standard memory is 1 MSamples deep.
Trueform Technology Signal integrity: Test your devices with confidence that your signal generator is outputting the signals you expect If your generator is introducing spurious signals or harmonics, you’ll have a hard time producing reliable designs. To be successful, you need to test with clean, precise, low-noise signals. Keysight 33500B Series waveform generators offer the highest signal fidelity so you can generate the exact waveforms you need for your most challenging measurements.
Reproduce lower-voltage output signals Full bandwidth modulation sources Today’s ultra-low-power products such as pacemakers, hearing aids and remote sensors use very low voltages. The 33500B Series lets you create signals as low as 1 mVpp. That’s 10x better amplitude resolution than typical waveform generators offer. Eliminate the need for an external modulation source. The 33500B Series has a modulation frequency up to the frequency of the waveform being modulated.
Trueform Technology Select the capabilities you need now, then upgrade easily when your needs change Investment protection Application-specific options With most waveform generators, you get only what you pay for when you buy your instrument. But with 33500B Series waveform generators, there are eight different models to choose from so you can purchase the capability you need now and upgrade later when your project needs change. Your investment in test equipment is protected.
Model No. 33509B 33510B 33511B 33512B 33519B 33520B 33521B 33522B Description 20 MHz, 1-channel 20 MHz, 2-channel 20 MHz, 1-channel 20 MHz, 2-channel 30 MHz, 1-channel 30 MHz, 2-channel 30 MHz, 1-channel 30 MHz, 2-channel ARB ■ ■ ■ ■ 8 models to choose from LAN (LXI Class C), USB and GPIB connectivity for quick and easy connectivity to a PC or network . Choose the model with the capability you need now, knowing you can upgrade later.
Other Productivity tools Easily create custom waveforms with advanced waveform creation and editing software Get advanced signal creation/editing capability without tedious programming with optional 33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software. The Microsoft Windows-based program provides easy-to-use creation tools, such as an equation editor, waveform math and drawing tools, that make it easy to create custom signals.
Configuration Guide Step 1. Choose your bandwidth, channel count, and arbitrary waveforms 33500B Series waveform generators with Trueform technology Bandwidth 20 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 30 MHz Number of channels 1 2 1 2 Waveform generator 33509B 33510B 33519B 33520B Waveform generator with arb capability 33511B 33512B 33521B 33522B Step 2.
Specifications Unless otherwise stated, all specifications apply with a 50 Ω resistive load and auto range ON.
Specifications Waveform characteristics, continued Square & pulse Frequency range Rise and fall times (nom) 1 µHz to 20 MHz or 30 MHz, 1 µHz resolution Square: 8.4 ns, fixed Pulse: 8.4 ns to 1 µs, independently variable, 100-ps or 3-digit resolution Overshoot (typ) < 2% Duty cycle 0.01% to 99.
Specifications Arbitrary waveform characteristics, continued Waveform sequencing (Available only on 33511B/12B/21B/22B) Operation Individual arbitrary waveforms (segments) can be combined into user-defined lists (sequences) to form longer, more complex waveforms. Each sequence step specifies whether to repeat the associated segment a certain number of times, to repeat it indefinitely, to repeat it until a Trigger event occurs, or to stop and wait for a Trigger event.
Specifications 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* ● ● PWM Sum ● ● ●b ●b Burst Sweep ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●a ● ● ● ● ● a. Gated burst only. b. Applies to sample clock, not whole waveform.
Specifications Burst 9 Type Counted or gated Count 1 to 1x108 cycles, or infinite Gated Produces complete cycles while Ext Trig is asserted Start/stop phase 4 -360° to 360°, 0.
Specifications 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.
Specifications Frequency reference output Connector Rear-panel BNC, chasis-referenced Frequency (nom) 10 MHz Output impedance (nom) 50 Ω, AC-coupled Level (nom) 0 dBm, 632 mVpp into 50 Ω 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.) Configuration change speed LAN (socket) LAN (VXI-11) USB 2.
Specifications 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 261.1mm W x 103.8mm H x 303.2mm D (with bumpers installed) 212.8mm W x 88.3mm H x 272.
Definitions Specification (spec) The warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0º C – 55º 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.
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