HP / Agilent 33120A - 15 MHz Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The HP/Agilent 33120A arbitrary waveform generator is a high-precision device designed to generate various types of signals in the frequency range from 100 μHz to 15 MHz with a frequency setting resolution of 10 μHz. It provides high stability and low harmonic distortion, making it an ideal choice for simulating device behavior and studying circuit responses to various signals.

Main Specifications

• Frequency Range:
  • Sine and square wave: 100 μHz – 15 MHz.
  • Triangle and ramp wave: 100 μHz – 100 kHz.
• Frequency Resolution: 10 μHz or 10 digits.
• Frequency Accuracy: 10×10⁻⁶ over 90 days (18°C – 28°C).
  
  

Spectral Purity of Sine Wave

• 0 – 20 kHz: -70 dBc.
• 20 kHz – 100 kHz: -60 dBc.
• 100 kHz – 1 MHz: -45 dBc.
• 1 MHz – 15 MHz: -35 dBc.
  
  

Output Characteristics

• Amplitude on 50 Ω load: 50 mV – 10 V (peak-to-peak).
• Amplitude without load: 100 mV – 20 V (peak-to-peak).
• Amplitude accuracy (at 1 kHz): ±1% of the set value.
  
  

Modulation Types

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

• Carrier frequency: up to 15 MHz.
• Modulation frequency: 10 μHz – 20 kHz.
• Modulation depth: 0% – 120%.
• Source: internal/external.
  
  

Frequency Modulation (FM)

• Modulation frequency: 10 μHz – 10 kHz.
• Deviation: 10 μHz – 15 MHz.
• Source: internal only.
  
  

Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)

• Internal shift frequency: 10 μHz – 50 kHz.
• Deviation: 10 μHz – 15 MHz.
• Source: internal/external.
  
  

Burst Modulation

• Carrier frequency: up to 5 MHz.
• Number of cycles: from 1 to 50,000.
• Initial phase: -360° to 360°.
• Internal modulation frequency: 10 μHz – 50 kHz ±1%.
• Gate source: internal/external.
• Trigger source: single, internal, or external clock.
  
  

Arbitrary Waveforms

• Waveform length: from 8 to 16,000 points.
• Non-volatile memory: up to four waveform patterns.
• Amplitude resolution: 12 bits.
• Sampling rate: 40 MSa/s.
  
  

Control Interfaces

• GP-IB (IEEE 488) and RS-232.
  
  

Additional Features

• AGILENT 34811A BenchLink Arb software for creating and loading arbitrary waveforms.
• Option 001: frequency stability enhancement with phase-locked loop and temperature-compensated crystal oscillator.
  
  

Physical Parameters

• Dimensions: 254.4 × 103.6 × 374 mm.
• Weight: 4 kg.
• Power supply: 100/120/220/240 V, 45–65 Hz or 360–440 Hz.
  
  

The Agilent 33120A signal generator provides high accuracy and flexibility in signal generation, making it an indispensable tool for engineers and researchers in the field of electronics.