The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 3324A is a synthesized function and sweep generator designed for applications requiring high precision and flexibility, such as speed sensor testing and multi-phase signal simulation. Offering synthesizer performance at a moderate price, it features multi-segment sweep capabilities, a variable-phase output, and a master/slave operational mode to facilitate multi-phase signal configurations.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (HP-IB) |
| Display | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlighting |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V / 120 V / 220 V / 240 V AC (+5%, -10%), 48 Hz to 66 Hz, <100 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425.5 mm × 132.6 mm × 497.8 mm |
| Weight | 11 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Wave Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 21 MHz |
| Square Wave Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 11 MHz |
| Triangle Wave Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 11 kHz |
| Ramp Wave Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 11 kHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 11 digits |
| Frequency Stability (Standard) | ±5 ppm |
| Frequency Aging Rate | ±5 ppm per year |
Amplitude & Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Amplitude Range (Into 50 Ω) | 1 mV p-p to 10 V p-p (eight 1-3-10 sequence ranges) |
| Amplitude Range (Open Circuit) | 2 mV p-p to 20 V p-p |
| Output Isolation / Floating Voltage | Outputs and GPIB float up to 40 V relative to earth |
| DC Offset Range (Into 50 Ω) | 0 to ±5 V |
| DC Offset Range (Open Circuit) | 0 to ±10 V |
Waveform Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Wave Harmonic Distortion (200 kHz to 1.999 MHz) | <-40 dBc |
| Sine Wave Harmonic Distortion (2 MHz to 14.999 MHz) | <-30 dBc |
| Sine Wave Harmonic Distortion (15 MHz to 21 MHz) | <-25 dBc |
| Sine Wave Spurious Signals (Non-harmonic) | <-55 dBc |
| Square Wave Rise/Fall Time | <15 ns (10% to 90% at full output) |
| Square Wave Overshoot | <5% at full output |
| Square Wave Duty Cycle | 50% (fixed) |
| Variable Phase Range | ±719.9° |
| Variable Phase Resolution | 0.1° |
Modulation & Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Types | AM, PM |
| AM Modulation Depth | 0% to 100% |
| AM Modulation Frequency Range | DC to 50 kHz |
| PM Phase Modulation Range | ±360° |
| PM Modulation Frequency Range | DC to 5 kHz |
| Sweep Type | Linear, Logarithmic, Multi-segment (multi-interval) |
| Sweep Time Range | 0.01 s to 1000 s per segment |
Inputs & Outputs (Front/Rear Panels)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Output Connector | BNC (front panel) |
| Sync Output | TTL compatible, 50 Ω output impedance (front panel) |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz (rear panel) |
| Internal Reference Output | 10 MHz (rear panel) |
| External Trigger Input | TTL level (rear panel) |
| Sweep Marker Output | TTL level (rear panel) |
System, Programming & Memory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Master/Slave Capability | Enables multi-phase configurations |
| State Storage Registers | 10 registers (0-9) for save/recall of instrument state |
Power & Reliability
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument Warm-Up Time | 20 minutes to specified accuracy |
Environmental & Safety
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
Options & Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 001 | High-Stability Frequency Reference, 0.1 ppm |
| Option 002 | High Voltage Output (4 mV p-p to 40 V p-p into 500 Ω; 1 mHz to 1 MHz) |
| Option 003 | Automatic Phase Calibration for Master |
| Option 004 | Automatic Phase Calibration for Slave |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 100 VA |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| HP-IB Interface Capability Codes | SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E1 |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | ≤ 95% R.H. (0 °C to 40 °C) |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Flatness (1 mHz to 100 kHz) | ±0.1 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Flatness (100 kHz to 2 MHz) | ±0.15 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Flatness (2 MHz to 15 MHz) | ±0.2 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Flatness (15 MHz to 21 MHz) | ±0.4 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Accuracy at 1 kHz (≥5 Vpp) | ±1.2% of setting |
| Amplitude Accuracy at 1 kHz (0.5 Vpp to 4.99 Vpp) | ±1.2% of setting |
| Amplitude Accuracy at 1 kHz (50 mVpp to 499.9 mVpp) | ±1.5% of setting |
| Amplitude Accuracy at 1 kHz (5 mVpp to 49.99 mVpp) | ±2% of setting |
| Amplitude Accuracy at 1 kHz (1 mVpp to 4.99 mVpp) | ±5% of setting |
Signal Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Triangle/Ramp Linearity | ±0.05% of full scale (10% to 90% of amplitude, ≤ 2 kHz) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External AM Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External AM Input Sensitivity | ±5 Vpk for 100% modulation depth |
| External PM Input Impedance | 10 kΩ |
| External PM Input Sensitivity | ±5 Vpk for ±360° phase deviation |
Reference Clock
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (or 10/N MHz, where N = 1 to 10) |
| External Reference Input Level | 0 dBm to +20 dBm (into 50 Ω) |
| Internal Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| Internal Reference Output Level | 0 dBm (into 50 Ω) |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 002 Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 1 MHz |
| Option 002 Maximum Output Voltage | 40 Vpp into ≥500 Ω (80 Vpp into open circuit) |
| Option 002 Output Impedance | 500 Ω |
Technology
Synthesized Signal Generation
Applications
Test and Measurement, Multi-Phase Signal Simulation, Sensor Testing