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33120 A Arbitrary Waveform

Keysight 33120 A Arbitrary Waveform family

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

Power

15 MHz^[2]

Optics

12 bits^[2]

What it is

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

How it works

The Keysight 33120A uses direct digital synthesis to create its output signal.^[3]^[4]

The Keysight 33120A provides built-in arbitrary waveform generation, and the user interface supports front-panel selection of standard waveforms, arbitrary waveforms, modulation, burst, and sweep functions.^[2]^[3]

Applications

The Keysight 33120A is used for sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, and arbitrary waveforms.^[2]^[3]

The Keysight 33120A supports amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, frequency-shift keying, burst operation, and sweep operation.^[2]^[3]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Maximum Frequency (Sine/Square): 15 MHz^[2]
AC Input: 100, 120/220, 240 Vac ±10%; 45-66/360-440 Hz^[3]

Optics & imaging1

Arbitrary Waveform Resolution: 12 bits^[2]

Control & software1

Communication Interfaces: GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232^[2]

Dimensions & facilities3

Arbitrary Waveform Memory Depth: 16,000 points per waveform, up to 4 waveforms^[2]
Weight: 9 lb^[3]
Dimensions (H x W x D): 104 mm x 255 mm x 374 mm^[3]

Configuration & options7

Sampling Rate (Arbitrary): 40 MSa/s^[2]
Standard Waveforms: Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Noise, Sinc, Negative Ramp, Exponential Rise, Exponential Fall, Cardiac (10 total)^[2]
Remote Programming: SCPI compatible^[2]
Modulation Types: AM, FM, FSK, Burst^[2]
Sweep Capability: Linear and log sweeps, sweep time 1 ms to 500 s^[2]
Output Connector: BNC (female)^[3]
Option 001 – High-Stability Time Base & Phase Lock: Option 001 adds high-stability time base and phase-lock (PLL) capability^[4]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
33120A Option 001	—	—	High-stability time base and phase-lock (PLL) capability	testequipmentdepot.com^[4]

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Maximum Frequency (Sine/Square)15 MHz^[2]
AC Input100, 120/220, 240 Vac ±10%; 45-66/360-440 Hz^[3]

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Frequently asked questions

What waveform families does the 33120A support?

The 33120A supports sine, square, triangle, ramp, noise, and arbitrary waveforms.^[2]^[3]

What modulation and sweep functions are available on the 33120A?

The 33120A supports amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, frequency-shift keying, burst mode, and sweep mode.^[2]^[3]

What remote interfaces are standard on the 33120A?

The 33120A includes GPIB and RS-232 interfaces as standard.^[2]^[3]

Does the 33120A support arbitrary waveform storage?

The 33120A provides four downloadable 16,000-point arbitrary waveform memories and stores up to four 16,000-deep waveforms in nonvolatile memory.^[2]^[3]

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