The Keysight (Agilent) 81160A is a high-performance pulse, function, arbitrary, and noise generator designed for precise electronic stress testing. It features exceptionally low intrinsic jitter of 7 ps RMS, an ultra-fast 2.5 GSa/s sample rate, and up to 500 MHz sine wave output, making it highly versatile for benchtop characterization and advanced serial data testing. Offering single- or dual-channel coupled/uncoupled configurations with glitch-free parameter adjustments, the 81160A is ideal for high-speed digital and mixed-signal test applications.
Specifications
Timing and Channel Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 or 2 channels (coupled/uncoupled) |
| Sine Waveform Frequency Range | 1 μHz to 500 MHz |
| Pulse Frequency Range | 1 μHz to 330 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 μHz |
Pulse and Pattern Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Width Range | 1.5 ns to (period - 1.5 ns) |
| Pattern Generator Bit Rate | Up to 330 Mbit/s (Option 330) or 660 Mbit/s (Option 660) |
Standard Waveforms
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Waveform Types | Pulse, sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary |
| Square Wave Frequency Range | 1 μHz to 330 MHz |
| Square Wave Duty Cycle Range | (Frequency/660 MHz) to 1 - (Frequency/660 MHz) |
| Square Wave Transition Time | 1.0 ns typical fixed (10% to 90%) |
| Noise Crest Factor | 3.1, 4.8, 6.0, 7.0 typical (Gaussian distribution) |
| Noise Type | Deterministic, triggerable |
Arbitrary Waveform Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Arbitrary DAC Sample Rate | 2.5 GSa/s fixed |
| Arbitrary Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
Modulation, Sweep and Burst
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Modulation Types | FM, AM, PM, PWM, FSK |
Electrical Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Configuration | Differential outputs |
| Output Amplitude (into 50 Ω) | 50 mVp-p to 5 Vp-p (50 Ω into 50 Ω) |
| Output Amplitude (into Open Circuit) | 100 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p (50 Ω into open) |
| Voltage Window (into 50 Ω) | ±5 V (50 Ω into 50 Ω) |
| Voltage Window (into Open Circuit) | ±10 V (50 Ω into open) |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
System, Control and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C compliant |
| Command Emulation Compatibility | Agilent 81101A, 81104A, 81105A, 81110A, 81130A, 81150A |
Triggering & Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ω or 10 kΩ (selectable) |
| External Trigger Input Threshold Range | -10 V to +10 V |
Sweep Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Type | Linear or Logarithmic |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes |
Technology
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) & Arbitrary Waveform Generation
Applications
Electronic Device Stress Testing, Serial Data Testing, Benchtop General Purpose Testing