Description
A sensor front end rarely sees a textbook sine wave, so the stimulus has to match the real signal. The Keysight 33522B waveform generator offers two channels that reach 30 MHz, sampled at 250 MSa/s. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so you can borrow it for a validation run or keep it on the bench.
Two channels that stay in step
Both outputs share the Trueform architecture, which aims for low jitter and low distortion. Because the channels couple, you can run them together for baseband IQ work. In addition, each channel holds 1 MSa of waveform memory as standard. Point-by-point arbitrary waveforms let you replay a captured glitch, and sequencing chains several shapes into one test.
Keysight 33522B waveform generator at a glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Bandwidth | 30 MHz |
| Maximum sample rate | 250 MSa/s |
| Vertical resolution | 16 bit |
| Standard waveform memory | 1 MSa per channel |
| Interfaces | USB, LAN/LXI-C and GPIB |
Installed options can change what a delivered unit offers. Therefore the formal quote and the serial-number configuration take precedence over this table.
Work it can take on
Analog front-end and sensor validation is the obvious start. The generator also drives control-loop and power-converter tests, where a clean stimulus makes the response easy to read. Communications teams use the two channels for baseband IQ experiments. Meanwhile, factories script it over LAN or GPIB inside automated functional test.
Check the fit before you commit
Start with frequency, because 30 MHz is the ceiling for each output. Many jobs need only one channel, so use both when synchronization or IQ matters. The 16-bit resolution also helps when a test needs fine amplitude steps. In addition, ask whether your test software supports the interface you plan to use. Renting the Keysight 33522B waveform generator for a short trial answers these questions cheaply.
Buy it or borrow it first
A university lab with a semester project might rent. A production line that needs the same stimulus every day might buy. Either way, list your frequency, amplitude and channel needs in the request. Then name any cables or adapters, plus the dates and the delivery site. After that, request a quote from Lost in HCM. You can also browse the waveform and function generator category, read the Keysight website or contact SMK Vietnam.
33522B questions
How many channels does it have?
It has two channels, and each one reaches 30 MHz.
What sample rate and resolution does it offer?
The maximum sample rate is 250 MSa/s, and the vertical resolution is 16 bit.
Which ports does it include?
It lists USB, LAN/LXI-C and GPIB, so it connects to a PC or to a rack controller.
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