Agilent 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The 33250A is Agilent´s highest performance function generator, featuring 80 MHz bandwidth, arbitrary waveforms and pulse generation. A color graphical display makes quick work of setting up complex signals.

Key Features

• 80 MHz sine and square wave outputs
• Ramp, triangle, noise and DC waveforms
• Pulse capability with variable edge
• 12-bit, 200 MSa/s, 64 Kpoint arbitrary waveforms
• AM, FM & FSK, burst (all internal/external)
• Linear & logarithmic sweeps and burst operation modes
• Graph mode for visual verification of signal settings
• IntuiLink software plus GPIB & RS-232 interfaces included, USB optional
• Built-in multiple-unit link for synchronous channels

Color Graphical Display

The unique design of the 33250A combines a low-profile instrument with the benefits of a color graphical display. Now you can display multiple waveform parameters at the same time. The graphical interface also allows you to modify arbitrary waveforms quickly and easily.

Standard Waveforms

The 33250A uses direct digital-synthesis techniques to create a stable, accurate output on all waveforms, down to 1 µHz frequency resolution. The benefits are apparent in every signal you produce, from the sine wave frequency accuracy to the fast rise/fall times of square waves, to the ramp linearity. Front-panel operation of the 33250A is straightforward and user friendly. The knob or numeric keypad can be used to adjust frequency, amplitude and offset. You can even enter voltage values directly in Vpp, Vrms, dBm, or high/low levels. Timing parameters can be entered in hertz (Hz) or seconds.

Custom Waveform Generation

With the 33250A, you can generate arbitrary waveforms with 12-bit vertical resolution, 64K memory depth, and a sample rate of 200 MSa/s. You can also store up to four 64K-deep arbitrary waveforms in non-volatile memory with user-defined names to help you find the right waveform when you need it most. The included Agilent IntuiLink software allows you to easily create, edit, and download complex waveforms using the intuiLink Arbitrary Waveform Editor. Or you can capture a waveform using IntuiLink oscilloscope or DMM and send it to the 33250A for output. For programmers, ActiveX components can be used to control the instrument using SCPI commands. IntuiLink provides the tools to easily create, download, and manage waveforms for your 33250A. To find out more about IntuiLink, visit www.agilent.com/find/intuilink.

Built-in Versatility

AM, FM and FSK capabilities make it easy to modulate waveforms with or without a separate source. Linear or logarithmic sweeps can be performed with a programmable frequency marker signal. Programmable burst count and gating allow you to further customize your signal. For system applications, both GPIB and RS-232 interfaces are standard, and support full programmability using SCPI commands.