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33120 A Function Arbitrary Waveform

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The Agilent 33120A Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator is a synthesized function generator. The Agilent 33120A Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator has built-in arbitrary waveform capability. The Agilent 33120A Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator has a 15 MHz output capability.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

33120 A Function Arbitrary Waveform — Inventory photo — Fig. 0133120 A Function Arbitrary WaveformInventory photo^[1]

Power

45–440 Hz, 50 Va Max^[1]

Optics

12-bit^[2]

What it is

The Agilent 33120A is a function generator with arbitrary waveform capability.^[5]^[2]

How it works

The Agilent 33120A generates standard waveforms and arbitrary waveforms through direct digital synthesis.^[4]

The Agilent 33120A supports front-panel control of frequency, amplitude, offset, duty cycle, modulation, burst, sweep, and stored waveform selection.^[2]^[3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Agilent 33120A can support modulation, sweep, burst, and arbitrary waveform tests that are used before final system checkout.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Applications

The Agilent 33120A supports sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, and arbitrary waveform output, which makes it suitable for signal characterization and functional verification.^[4]^[5]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical11

Line: 45–440 Hz, 50 Va Max^[1]
Fuse: 250 V~, 500 Ma^[1]
Type: Function Arbitrary Waveform Generator^[1]
Frequency capability: 15 MHz synthesized function generator^[2]
Waveforms listed in data sheet: sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, dc volts^[4]
Power line frequency: 45 Hz to 66 Hz and 360 Hz to 440 Hz^[4]
Output capability: 15 MHz^[2]
Model designation: 33120A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator^[2]
Function: Synthesized function generator with built-in arbitrary waveform capability^[2]
Maximum output frequency: 15 MHz^[2]
Waveform types: Sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, and dc volts^[4]

Optics & imaging2

Arbitrary waveform resolution: 12-bit^[2]
Amplitude resolution: 12 bits (including sign)^[4]

Control & software2

Interface: GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232^[2]
Interfaces: GPIB (IEEE-488) and RS-232^[2]

Configuration & options24

Model designation: 33120A^[1]
Manufacturer: Agilent^[1]
Arbitrary waveform capability: Built-in arbitrary waveform capability^[2]
Arbitrary waveform sample rate: 40 MSa/s^[2]
Standard waveforms: 10 standard waveforms^[2]
Arbitrary waveform length: 8 to 16,000 points^[4]
Non-volatile arbitrary waveform memory: Four 16,000-point arbitrary waveforms^[4]
SCPI compatibility: SCPI compatible^[2]
Output impedance: 50 ohms fixed^[4]
Amplitude range into 50 ohm: 50 mVpp to 10 Vpp^[4]
Power consumption: 50 VA peak (28 W average)^[4]
Operating environment: 0°C to 55°C^[4]
Storage environment: -40°C to 70°C^[4]
Model: 33120 A Function Arbitrary Waveform^[1]
Make: Agilent^[1]
Standard waveforms: Sine, square, triangle, ramp, and noise^[2]
Modulation modes: AM, FM, FSK, and burst^[4]
Sweep modes: Linear and logarithmic^[4]
OEM: Agilent^[1]
Arbitrary waveform capability: Built-in 12-bit 40 MSa/s arbitrary waveform capability^[2]
Arbitrary waveform memory: Four downloadable 16,000-point arbitrary waveform memories^[2]
Waveform length: 8 to 16,000 points^[4]
Sample rate: 40 MSa/s^[4]
Remote language: SCPI^[2]

Observed configurations

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Unit as listed^[1]

100/120 V~ or 220/230 V~

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Line45–440 Hz, 50 Va Max^[1]
Fuse250 V~, 500 Ma^[1]
TypeFunction Arbitrary Waveform Generator^[1]
Frequency capability15 MHz synthesized function generator^[2]
Waveforms listed in data sheetsine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, dc volts^[4]
Power line frequency45 Hz to 66 Hz and 360 Hz to 440 Hz^[4]
Output capability15 MHz^[2]
Model designation33120A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator^[2]
FunctionSynthesized function generator with built-in arbitrary waveform capability^[2]
Maximum output frequency15 MHz^[2]
Waveform typesSine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, sin(x)/x, exponential rise, exponential fall, cardiac, and dc volts^[4]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum sine and square wave frequency of the Agilent 33120A?

The Agilent 33120A outputs sine and square waves from 100 μHz to 15 MHz.^[4]

What is the arbitrary waveform sample rate and resolution?

The arbitrary waveform capability has a 12-bit amplitude resolution and a maximum sample rate of 40 MSa/s.^[2]^[4]

How many arbitrary waveforms can be stored, and what is the maximum waveform length?

The Agilent 33120A stores up to four downloadable arbitrary waveforms, each with a maximum length of 16,000 points.^[2]^[4]

What remote interfaces are available on the Agilent 33120A?

The Agilent 33120A includes a GPIB (IEEE-488) interface and an RS-232 interface as standard, both fully programmable with SCPI commands.^[2]^[4]

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[1]Inventory photo
[2]eeshop.unl.edu — eeshop.unl.edueeshop.unl.edu
[3]https://www.hit.bme.hu/~papay/edu/Lab/33120A_Manual.pdf — hit.bme.huhit.bme.hu
[4]maxwellresearch.com — maxwellresearch.commaxwellresearch.com
[5]HP 33120A USER MANUAL Pdf Download | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com