HP / Agilent 33250A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 80 MHz

The HP/Agilent 33250A is an 80 MHz Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator delivering direct digital synthesis with 1 µHz frequency resolution and exceptional signal purity. This instrument generates standard waveforms—sine, square, ramp, triangle, sin(x)/x, noise, and DC—across its full bandwidth, with pulse outputs up to 50 MHz featuring sub-8 ns rise/fall times. Arbitrary waveform generation operates at 200 MSa/s with 12-bit vertical resolution and 64K-point memory depth; up to four arbitrary waveforms can be stored in non-volatile memory with user-defined names.

## Technical Specifications

**Frequency & Timebase**
• Sine wave: 1 µHz to 80 MHz
• Square wave: Up to 80 MHz
• Pulse waveforms: Up to 50 MHz with variable edge time and pulse width
• Frequency resolution: 1 µHz
• Timebase accuracy: 2 ppm (TCXO)

**Arbitrary Waveforms**
• 12-bit vertical resolution
• 200 MSa/s sample rate
• 64K-point memory per waveform
• Four storable waveforms in non-volatile memory

**Signal Output**
• Amplitude: 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp (into 50 Ω)
• Amplitude accuracy: ±1% of setting ±1 mVpp (at 1 kHz, >10 mVpp, Autorange On)
• Output impedance: 50 Ω
• Offset: ±5 Vpk AC + DC

**Signal Quality**
• Harmonic distortion (DC–1 MHz): ≤0.2% + 0.1 mVrms for >3 Vpp
• Harmonic distortion (DC–20 kHz): <0.2% + 0.1 mVrms for ≤3 Vpp
• Phase noise (30 kHz band, at 10 MHz): Specified

**Modulation & Control**
• AM, FM, FSK modulation with external modulation input
• Linear or logarithmic sweep with programmable frequency marker
• Programmable burst count and gating
• External trigger/FSK/Burst Gate input; trigger and sync outputs

## Key Features

• GPIB and RS-232 interfaces with full SCPI programmability
• External 10 MHz reference clock input and reference output
• Color graphical display with graph mode
• Compact form factor: 104 mm H × 255 mm W × 374 mm D; 11 lb
• Universal power: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz

## Typical Applications

Precision signal generation for RF and analog circuit characterization, prototype validation, and system testing requiring low-distortion waveforms and arbitrary signal synthesis.

## Compatibility & Integration

Includes Keysight IntuiLink software support. External clock synchronization and modulation inputs enable integration with automated test systems and instrument racks.