The HP/Agilent 8130A is a fully programmable high-speed pulse generator delivering precise pulse generation up to 300 MHz with 10 ps timing resolution. It provides variable pulse widths from 1.5 ns to 99.9 ms, adjustable delays from 0 to 99.9 ms, and transition times down to 1 ns, making it ideal for characterizing high-speed digital ICs and analog circuits. The instrument offers 5 V peak-to-peak output into 50 Ω with selectable offset control, coupled with flexible external triggering and gating modes for advanced test applications.
## Technical Specifications
• **Maximum Repetition Rate:** 300 MHz
• **Timing Resolution:** 10 ps
• **Pulse Width Range:** 1.5 ns to 99.9 ms; accuracy ±5% ±250 ps
• **Delay Range:** 0 to 99.9 ms; accuracy ±5% ±250 ps
• **Variable Transition Times:** 1 ns minimum (10% to 90%); ±20% linearity for 1–1.99 ns transitions
• **Period Range:** 3.33 ns to 99.9 ms; accuracy ±5% ±100 ps
• **Output Amplitude:** 5 V peak-to-peak into 50 Ω; 10 mV to 10 V with 20 dB attenuator
• **Offset Range:** −4.95 V to +4.95 V into 50 Ω
• **Source Impedance:** 50 Ω ±2.5% / 50 Ω ±12%
• **Level Accuracy:** ±1% of programmed value ±3% of amplitude
• **Settling Time:** 20 ns at fastest transition
## Key Features
• HP-IB (GPIB) programmable control
• External input modes: Trigger, Gate, Burst, and External Width
• Burst mode capability: 1 to 9999 pulses with 5 ns minimum period
• Selectable trigger slopes: positive or negative
• Trigger output levels: 2.4 V high / 0.3 V low into 50 Ω
• Multiple operating modes: Manual, Auto, 1 Pulse, Trigger, Gate, Burst, and External Width
• External input impedance: 50 Ω ±250; maximum ±7 V / ±10 V; DC to 300 MHz
## Typical Applications
High-speed pulse characterization, digital IC testing, analog circuit validation, and timing-critical measurements on contemporary semiconductor devices.
## Compatibility & Integration
Full HP-IB programmability enables integration into automated test systems and laboratory environments requiring precise, repeatable pulse generation.
