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- 33500 series
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Agilent 33500 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Guide
This guide covers the Agilent 33500 series 30 MHz function and arbitrary waveform generator, describing its front‑panel controls, menu structure, and available waveforms. It includes quick‑start steps, detailed feature explanations, and programming information for remote interfaces.
Safety precautions, grounding requirements, and environmental limits are detailed, along with technical specifications such as frequency range, sample rate, resolution, and supported interfaces. The manual also provides troubleshooting tips and calibration procedures. This manual is written in Chinese.
Agilent 33500 series specifications
| Maximum Frequency | 30 MHz |
|---|---|
| Sample Rate | 250 MSa/s |
| Resolution | 16 bits |
| Standard Waveforms | 16 |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory | 1 M points (optional 16 M points) |
| Interfaces | GPIB, USB, LAN |
| SCPI Compatibility | Yes |
| LXI Class C Compliance | Yes |
Source: Agilent 33500 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Guide
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What safety precautions must be taken before powering on the instrument?
Connect the instrument to a protective earth ground, avoid explosive environments, and ensure all safety measures are observed before applying power.
From: Agilent 33500 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Guide
How can I change the duty cycle of a square wave?
Select the square‑wave function, press the Duty Cycle soft key, and adjust the value using the knob or numeric keypad as described in the quick‑start section.
From: Agilent 33500 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Guide
What safety steps must be taken before applying power?
Make all connections before applying power, select the appropriate line voltage on the fuse module, and ground the instrument via the earth terminal.
From: Agilent 33500 Series Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator User’s Guide
What is the maximum waveform memory length?
The generator supports up to 1 MSa of arbitrary waveform memory, expandable to 16 MSa with Option 002.
From: Agilent 33500 Series Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator User’s Guide
