The Keysight 33510B is a dual-channel, 20 MHz waveform generator built on Trueform technology to deliver superior signal fidelity and accuracy for test and development environments. Unlike traditional DDS generators, Trueform synthesis achieves 5x lower harmonic distortion on sine waves, 12x better jitter performance, and 8.4-ns rise/fall times—critical for applications demanding precise edge placement and minimal signal artifacts. With 16-bit resolution, 160 MSa/s sampling, and 1 µHz frequency resolution, the 33510B generates everything from standard waveforms to complex arbitrary signals with confidence.

Technical Specifications

• Channels: 2
• Bandwidth: 20 MHz
• Sampling Rate: Up to 160 MSa/s
• Resolution: 16-bit
• Amplitude Range: 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp (high impedance)
• Frequency Resolution: 1 µHz
• Rise/Fall Times: 8.4 ns

– Key Features

• Arbitrary Waveform Memory: 1 MSa/channel standard; expandable to 16 MSa/channel with Option MEM
• Built-in Waveforms: 17 standard waveforms including Sine, Square, Ramp, Triangle, Gaussian Noise, and PRBS
• Modulation Modes: AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, and Sum (multi-carrier)
• Signal Summing: Combine up to four signals across two channels for dual-tone and multifrequency generation
• PRBS Patterns: Standard PN sequences (PN7, PN19) up to 50 Mbit/sec
• Noise Generation: Variable bandwidth noise with controlled frequency content
• Total Harmonic Distortion: Class-leading THD performance ensures measurement integrity
• Waveform Editing: Front-panel interface, oscilloscope capture integration, or external software (MATLAB, Excel)

– Typical Applications

• Component and subsystem characterization
• Digital serial bus testing with PRBS generation
• Audio and RF signal simulation
• Equipment validation and compliance testing
• Educational and laboratory measurements

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports point-by-point arbitrary waveform creation with sequencing for user-defined signal reproduction across multiple platforms.