The Keysight (formerly Agilent) 33522A is a 30 MHz, 2-channel function and arbitrary waveform generator belonging to the 33500 Series. It utilizes a true point-by-point arbitrary waveform generation technology to achieve exceptional signal fidelity, low jitter, and alias-protected arbitrary waveforms. It offers differential and combined dual-channel modes, making it highly versatile for dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) testing and complex differential signal generation.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, LAN (LXI Class C compliant), GPIB (optional) |
| Display | 4.3-inch color TFT graphical display, 480 × 272 resolution |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 V to 240 V (±10%) @ 50 Hz to 60 Hz; 100 V to 120 V @ 400 Hz; max power consumption < 75 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 261.2 mm × 103.8 mm × 303.2 mm (with bumpers and handle) |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
Channel Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Channel Operating Modes | Independent, coupled (frequency and/or amplitude), differential, combined |
| Channel-to-Channel Isolation | None (channels share common ground) |
| Dual-channel Coupling Modes | Frequency, Amplitude, Offset, Phase Tracking, Inverted, and Channel Swap |
Waveform Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Waveforms | Sine, Square, Ramp, Pulse, Triangle, Noise, PRBS, DC |
| Arbitrary Waveform Sampling Rate | 250 MSa/s |
| Vertical Resolution | 16-bit |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory Depth | 1 MSa/channel (standard), 16 MSa/channel (optional) |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sine Frequency Range | 1 µHz to 30 MHz |
| Square and Pulse Frequency Range | 1 µHz to 30 MHz |
| Ramp and Triangle Frequency Range | 1 µHz to 200 kHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 µHz |
| Timebase Stability (Standard) | ±1 ppm (TCXO) |
| Timebase Stability (Optional) | ±0.1 ppm (OCXO) |
Sine Wave Distortion and Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.04% (up to 20 kHz) |
| Phase Noise | -115 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (typical, 10 MHz carrier) |
Pulse & Square Wave Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse and Square Jitter (RMS) | < 40 ps |
| Rise/Fall Time (Square/Pulse) | < 8.4 ns |
| Pulse Width Range | 16 ns to 1,000,000 s |
Amplitude and Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω) | 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit) | 2 mVpp to 20 Vpp |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
Modulation, Sweep, and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation Types | AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM |
| Sweep Type | Linear, Logarithmic |
| Burst Type | Triggered, Gated |
Clock, Trigger, and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Offset Range (50 Ω) | ±5 V |
| Offset Range (Open Circuit) | ±10 V |
| Offset Accuracy | ±(1% of setting + 0.5% of amplitude + 2 mV) |
| Amplitude Flatness (< 10 MHz) | ±0.1 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Flatness (10 MHz to 30 MHz) | ±0.15 dB (relative to 1 kHz) |
| Amplitude Resolution | 4 digits |
Phase
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Range | -360° to +360° |
| Phase Resolution | 0.001° |
Spurious & Harmonic Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spurious (Non-Harmonic) (< 10 MHz) | <-75 dBc (typical) |
| Spurious (Non-Harmonic) (10 to 30 MHz) | <-70 dBc (typical) |
Square & Pulse Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Square/Pulse Overshoot | < 4% (typical) |
| Pulse Duty Cycle Range | 0.01% to 99.99% (frequency dependent) |
Modulation, Sweep & Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FM Max Deviation | 15 MHz |
| Sweep Time Range | 1 ms to 250,000 s |
Arbitrary Waveform Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory (Standard) | 1 MSa per channel |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory (Optional) | 16 MSa per channel (Option MEM) |
Sync Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sync Output Level | TTL compatible into > 1 kΩ |
| Sync Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
External Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Modulation Input Range | ±5 V full scale |
| External Modulation Input Impedance | 5 kΩ |
| External Modulation Bandwidth | 150 kHz |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | > 10 kΩ |
| External Trigger Input Level | TTL compatible |
| Trigger Output Level | TTL compatible into > 1 kΩ |
| Trigger Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
General & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 °C to 70 °C |
| Warm-up Time | 1 hour |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C (LXI Core 2011) |
| Command Language | SCPI-1999, IEEE-488.2 |
Physical & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floating Voltage | 42 Vpk relative to earth ground |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 meters |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 15,240 meters |
Noise Waveform Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Bandwidth | 30 MHz |
Modulation Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Modulation Depth Range | 0% to 120% |
| AM Modulation Source | Internal, External, or Other Channel |
Trigger Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Internal, External, Manual, Bus |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | EN 61326-1, ICES-001, AS/NZS CISPR 11 |
Technology
Direct Digital Synthesis & Trueform technology
Applications
Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) testing, cardiac device testing, differential signal generation, general-purpose electronic testing