02 | Keysight | 33250A Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Data Sheet

Standard Waveforms

The Keysight Technologies, Inc. 33250A function/arbitrary waveform generator 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

Why settle for a basic function generator when you can get arbitrary waveforms at no

extra cost? 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 Keysight 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.keysight.com/find/intuilink.

Pulse Generation

The 33250A can generate simple pulses up to 50 MHz. With variable edge time, pulse

width and voltage level, the 33250A is ideally suited to a wide variety of pulse applications.

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.

– 80 MHz sine and square wave outputs

– Sine, square, ramp, noise and other

waveforms

– 50 MHz pulse waveforms with variable

rise/fall times

– 12-bit, 200 MSa/s, 64K-point deep

arbitrary waveform

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 wave-

forms quickly and easily.

Timebase Stability and

Clock Reference

The 33250A TCXO timebase gives you

frequency accuracy of 2 ppm for your

most demanding applications. The

external clock reference input/output

lets you synchronize to an external

10 MHz clock, to another 33250A, or

to another Keysight 332XXA function/

arbitrary wafeform generator. Phase

adjustments can be made from the

front panel or via a computer interface,

allowing precise phase calibration and

adjustment.