Keysight Waveform Generators Selection Guide

 

Keysight Waveform Generators from TranscatThe Agilent function generator has long been the standard in electronics testing. Under its new name, Keysight now offers several general-purpose waveform generators. The most important specifications to use when selecting a function generator are: how many channels are required, what is the maximum frequency, what is the maximum sampling rate, what are the inputs and outputs, and whether the unit has the ability to program arbitrary waveform, or if it has to be purchased as an option. Use the handy guide below to help you select the right Keysight waveform generator. Keysight function generators can also be controlled and monitored with Keysight’s Benchvue software.

 

Models 33220A 33511B 33512B 33521B 33522B 33509B 33510B 33519B 33520B 33611A 33612A 33621A 33622A
Number of Channels 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Frequency 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 30 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 30 MHz 80 MHz 80 MHz 120 MHz 120 MHz
Standard Waveforms Sine, square, ramp, pulse, triangle, Gaussian noise, DC Sine, square, ramp, pulse, triangle, Gaussian noise, PRBS (pseudorandom binary sequence) DC
Arbitrary Waveforms DDS arbs, 64 kSa memory Trueform arbitrary waveforms with sequencing, 1 Msa/channel memory, optional 16 Msa/channel Optional arbitrary waveforms Trueform arbitrary waveforms with sequencing, 4 Msa/channel memory, optional 64 Msa/channel
Sampling Rate, Resolution 50 MSa/s, 14 bits 160 MSa/s, 16 bits 250 MSa/s, 16 bits 160 MSa/s, 16 bits 250 MSa/s, 16 bits 660 MSa/s, 14 bits 1 GSa/s, 14 bits
Modulation Types AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, sum (carrier + modulation)
Burst Counted or Gated
Sweep Linear or logarithmic Linear, logarithmic and frequency list
Timebase N/A TCXO standard, OCXO optional for higher stability
Total Harmonic Distortion and Jitter 0.04% THD and <6 ns jitter (rms) <0.04% THD and <40 ps jitter (rms) <0.03% THD and < 1 ps jitter
Options and Security External timebase IQ baseband signal player, NISPOM and ile security, OCXO high-stability timebase
Connectivity USB, LAN, GPIB USB, LAN, GPIB (optional)