The HP 8133A is a 3 GHz pulse generator delivering high-precision pulse generation for characterization of high-speed digital circuits and electronic components. This dual-channel variant (Options 001 + 002) combines a delay channel with full pulse/data generation capabilities, featuring low jitter timing, sub-nanosecond transition times, and programmable pattern generation across a wide frequency range.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 33 MHz to 3.0 GHz
• Pulse Period: 333 ps to 30 ns (programmable)
• Pulse Width Accuracy: ±0.5% or ±100 ps
• Delay Accuracy: ±150 ps
• Transition Times (20% to 80%): Less than 100 ps
• Jitter: Less than 5 ps pulse jitter
• Output Amplitude: 50 mV to 2 V (amplitude/offset or high/low level mode)
• Output Connectors: SMA (f) 3.5 mm
• Resolution: 1 ps standard; 350 fs via GPIB
– Key Features
• Dual output channels: Channel 1 (delay) and Channel 2 (pulse/data)
• 32-bit programmable data patterns in NRZ and RZ modes
• Pseudo-Random Binary Sequence (PRBS) generation (2^23-1, CCITT O.151)
• Output levels double when driving open circuits; maximum levels into 50 Ω can be limited
• IEEE 488.1/488.2 (1987) and SCPI 1992.0 compliance for full programmability
– Typical Applications
• High-speed digital circuit testing and characterization
• Component validation in research and development environments
• Production testing of timing-critical electronic devices
• Pattern generation for protocol and data stream validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Full GPIB programming support with SCPI command set enables integration into automated test systems. Selectable line voltage operation with protective earth connection required.
