Keysight (Agilent) 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generators

The Keysight 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generators deliver advanced signal generation by combining Direct Digital Synthesis and point-per-clock architectures. These instruments generate signals with exceptional fidelity—jitter below 1 ps and total harmonic distortion as low as 0.03%—making them ideal for circuit testing, research, and education applications where signal integrity is critical.

– Technical Specifications

Signal Generation Architecture
• Trueform technology blending DDS and point-per-clock architectures
• Sampling rate up to 1 GSa/s
• Jitter performance less than 1 ps (>200× better than DDS generators)
• Total harmonic distortion as low as 0.03% (5× lower than DDS)
• Arbitrary waveform memory: 4 M samples standard; optional 64 MSa per channel
• Waveform sequencing with up to 512 arbitrary segments
• Anti-aliasing filtering for accurate playback at any selected rate

Bandwidth and Output Capabilities
• Available in 80 MHz and 120 MHz models
• Sine wave bandwidth up to 120 MHz
• Pulse bandwidth up to 100 MHz with 2.9 ns rise/fall times
• Independent leading and trailing edge control
• Square wave operation at full bandwidth
• Amplitude range 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp with 14-bit resolution

Waveform and Modulation Features
• 17 standard waveforms plus arbitrary waveform capability
• Modulation types: AM, PWM, FM, PM, and PRBS (PN3 through PN32)
• Internal modulation frequency up to the fundamental waveform frequency
• Linear and logarithmic sweep modes
• Burst mode operation
• Variable bandwidth noise generation
• Waveform summing for dual-tone and noise-added signals

– Key Features

• Minimal harmonic distortion enables accurate component and circuit characterization
• Ultra-low jitter performance supports precision timing and synchronization applications
• Extended amplitude range down to 1 mVpp addresses low-signal testing scenarios
• Flexible arbitrary waveform memory accommodates complex signal definitions
• Full bandwidth square wave generation without mode-dependent bandwidth reduction

– Typical Applications

• Component and IC characterization
• Power supply and power electronics testing
• Audio and ultrasonic signal generation
• Education and research in signal processing
• Sensor excitation and response evaluation

– Compatibility & Integration

Available in single-channel and dual-channel configurations. Two-channel models support four-signal summing capability.