Keysight (Agilent) 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generators

The Keysight 33600A Series Trueform Waveform Generators deliver advanced signal generation by combining Direct Digital Synthesis and point-per-clock architectures. These instruments generate signals with exceptional fidelity - jitter below 1 ps and total harmonic distortion as low as 0.03% - making them ideal for circuit testing, research, and education applications where signal integrity is critical.

Technical Specifications

Signal Generation Architecture

• Trueform technology blending DDS and point-per-clock architectures


• Sampling rate up to 1 GSa/s


• Jitter performance less than 1 ps (>200× better than DDS generators)


• Total harmonic distortion as low as 0.03% (5× lower than DDS)


• Arbitrary waveform memory: 4 M samples standard; optional 64 MSa per channel


• Waveform sequencing with up to 512 arbitrary segments


• Anti-aliasing filtering for accurate playback at any selected rate Bandwidth and Output Capabilities


• Available in 80 MHz and 120 MHz models


• Sine wave bandwidth up to 120 MHz


• Pulse bandwidth up to 100 MHz with 2.9 ns rise/fall times


• Independent leading and trailing edge control


• Square wave operation at full bandwidth


• Amplitude range 1 mVpp to 10 Vpp with 14-bit resolution Waveform and Modulation Features


• 17 standard waveforms plus arbitrary waveform capability


• Modulation types: AM, PWM, FM, PM, and PRBS (PN3 through PN32)


• Internal modulation frequency up to the fundamental waveform frequency


• Linear and logarithmic sweep modes


• Burst mode operation


• Variable bandwidth noise generation


• Waveform summing for dual-tone and noise-added signals

Key Features

• Minimal harmonic distortion enables accurate component and circuit characterization


• Ultra-low jitter performance supports precision timing and synchronization applications


• Extended amplitude range down to 1 mVpp addresses low-signal testing scenarios


• Flexible arbitrary waveform memory accommodates complex signal definitions


• Full bandwidth square wave generation without mode-dependent bandwidth reduction

Typical Applications

• Component and IC characterization


• Power supply and power electronics testing


• Audio and ultrasonic signal generation


• Education and research in signal processing


• Sensor excitation and response evaluation

Compatibility & Integration Available in single-channel and dual-channel configurations. Two-channel models support four-signal summing capability.