The Keysight 33612A is a dual-channel, 80 MHz arbitrary/function waveform generator engineered for precision signal generation in demanding test and design environments. Built on Trueform technology, it delivers superior signal integrity with 5× lower harmonic distortion (THD <0.03%), sub-picosecond jitter (1 ps), and exceptional timing accuracy. The instrument generates standard waveforms—sine, square, ramp, pulse, triangle, Gaussian noise, PRBS, and DC—alongside arbitrary waveforms including Cardiac, Exponential Fall/Rise, Gaussian Pulse, Haversine, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, Negative Ramp, and Sinc profiles.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 80 MHz (sine wave)
• Channels: 2
• Frequency Range: 1 µHz to 80 MHz
• Amplitude: 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp
• Arbitrary Waveform Sampling Rate: 1 GSa/s or 660 MSa/s
• Vertical Resolution: 14-bit
• Waveform Memory: 4 MSa/channel standard; 64 MSa/channel optional upgrade
• Jitter (Sine/Pulse): <1 ps; 10× lower jitter up to 20 MHz
• Harmonic Distortion (Sine): <0.03% THD
• Pulse Generation: Up to 80 MHz with <1 ps jitter; up to 100 MHz capable
• Timebase: TCXO standard; OCXO high-stability option available
– Key Features
• Trueform pulse generation eliminates overshoot and ringing for cleaner waveforms
• Waveform sequencing with multi-segment support for complex signal patterns
• Modulation modes: AM, FM, PM, FSK, BPSK, PWM, and Sum (carrier + modulation)
• Sweep capabilities: linear, logarithmic, and frequency list modes
• Burst operation: counted and gated burst modes
• Baseband IQ signal generation (standard on dual-channel arbitrary models)
• PRBS generation for communication and test protocols
– Waveform Creation & Editing
• Front-panel waveform editor for direct instrument programming
• Oscilloscope waveform capture and download
• MATLAB and Excel waveform import
• BenchVue software integration with included Basic app and optional PathWave license
– Compatibility & Integration
• BenchVue-enabled for automated test control and instrument management
