The Keysight Agilent 8114A is a high-power, programmable single-channel pulse generator designed for testing components that operate at elevated voltages or currents, such as laser diodes, infrared (IR) diodes, EEPROMs, and flash memories. It delivers fast, clean positive or negative pulses up to 100 V and 2 A at frequencies up to 15 MHz, with a highly configurable architecture that features extensive device-under-test (DUT) protection capabilities.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488.2) |
Timing Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1 Hz to 15 MHz |
| Period Range | 66.7 ns to 999 ms |
| Period Resolution | 3 digits (min 100 ps) |
| Pulse Width Range | 10 ns to 999 ms |
| Pulse Width Resolution | 3 digits (min 100 ps) |
| Pulse Delay Resolution | 3 digits (min 100 ps) |
| Double Pulse Delay Resolution | 3 digits (min 100 ps) |
Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range (into 50 Ω) | 1.00 V to 50.0 V (50 Ω source) / 1.00 V to 100 V (Low-Impedance source) |
| Amplitude Range (into Open Circuit) | 2.00 V to 100 V (50 Ω source) |
| Amplitude Resolution | 3 digits |
| Baseline Offset Range | ±25 V (with Option 001 baseline shift) |
| Rise Time (10% to 90%) | < 12 ns |
| Fall Time (90% to 10%) | < 12 ns |
| Overshoot / Preshoot / Ringing | < 5% of amplitude ±100 mV |
| Maximum Output Current | 2 A |
| Output Protection | User-definable limits for voltage, current, and duty cycle |
| Output Connector Type | BNC |
Triggering and Synchronization
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Continuous, Triggered, Gated, Burst |
| External Trigger Input Frequency Range | 1 Hz to 15 MHz |
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 10 kΩ |
| Sync Output Level | TTL level into 50 Ω |
Operating Modes and Patterns
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modes | Single pulse, Double pulse |
Control and Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | Standard, IEEE-488.2 compliant |
| Command Set Language | SCPI |
Output Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Duty Cycle | 50% (amplitude <= 50 V); 15% (amplitude > 50 V, standard); 10% (amplitude > 50 V, Option 001) |
Output Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Source Impedance Options | Approx. 2 Ω (standard) / 50 Ω (with Option 002) |
| Maximum Amplitude Options | 100 V (standard) / 50 V (with Option 002) into 50 Ω |
Applications
High-voltage and high-current device testing, including laser/IR diodes, EEPROMs, and flash memories