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33600 A True Waveform

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Keysight33600 A True Waveform
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What it is

The Keysight 33600A is a Trueform waveform generator, a type of function and arbitrary waveform generator used in electronics testing and measurement. The 33600A Series offers sampling rates up to 1 GSa/s and bandwidths up to 120 MHz, with arbitrary waveform memory up to 64 MSa. The instrument is available in one- or two-channel configurations, with channel coupling for phase, amplitude, or frequency. The 33600A includes built-in modulation, sweep, burst, and a library of seventeen waveforms, including standard and specialty types. The generator supports connectivity via LAN, USB, and optional GPIB, and is compatible with BenchVue software.[1][2]

Where it fits in the process flow

Waveform generators of this class are used in electronics test and measurement applications, typically on a laboratory bench or within an automated test system. The 33600A generates electrical stimulus signals that are applied to devices under test, such as components, circuits, or subassemblies, to verify their performance. The generator can be controlled remotely over LAN, USB, or GPIB, and is often integrated into test setups alongside oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and analyzers. The instrument is used to create waveforms for functional testing, margin testing, and reliability validation across a range of electronic devices.[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Maximum bandwidth
80 MHz (33611A/33612A), 120 MHz (33621A/33622A)[1]
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Frequency resolution
1 μHz[2]
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Configuration & options8

Sampling rate
1 GSa/s[1]
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Standard arbitrary waveform memory
4 MSa per channel[1]
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Optional maximum memory
64 MSa per channel[1]
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Jitter
< 1 ps[1]
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Total harmonic distortion (typical)
0.03%[1]
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Rise/fall time (typical)
2.9 ns[1]
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Amplitude range into 50 Ω
1 mVpp to 10 Vpp[1]
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Number of channels
1 or 2 depending on model[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
33611A——80 MHz bandwidth, 1-channelkeysight.com[1]
33612A——80 MHz bandwidth, 2-channelkeysight.com[1]
33621A——120 MHz bandwidth, 1-channelkeysight.com[1]
33622A——120 MHz bandwidth, 2-channelkeysight.com[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Maximum bandwidth80 MHz (33611A/33612A), 120 MHz (33621A/33622A)[1]
  • Frequency resolution1 μHz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

Can the 33600A generate low-voltage signals?

Yes, the 33600A can create signals as low as 1 mVpp, which is 10x lower than typical waveform generators, supporting ultra-low-power device testing.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 33600 A True Waveform are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 33600 A True Waveform are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 33600 A True Waveform are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 33600 A True Waveform is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 33600 A True Waveform are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]keysight.com — keysight.comkeysight.com
  2. [2]keysight.com.cn — keysight.com.cnkeysight.com.cn
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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