HP / Agilent 81105A pulse pattern generators the new 81150A

The HP/Agilent 81105A and Agilent 81150A are pulse pattern generators engineered for precise signal generation across testing and design verification workflows. The 81105A delivers deterministic pulse control with configurable width, delay, and amplitude parameters, while the 81150A extends functionality by combining pulse generation, function arbitrary waveform, and noise generation into a single instrument. Both models support complex data patterns and PRBS generation, reducing test setup complexity and improving measurement repeatability across telecommunications, digital design, automotive, and radar applications.

Technical Specifications 81105A

Frequency range: 1 mHz to 80 MHz

Channels: 1 or 2 (configurable)

Output amplitude: Up to 20 Vpp (into 50 Ω)

Transition times: 3 ns to 200 ms (variable)

Repetition rate: 1 mHz to 89 MHz

Pattern depth: 16 kbit/channel

Single-ended outputs with glitch-free timing 81150A

Pulse generation frequency range: 1 µHz to 120 MHz

Sine waveform frequency range: 1 µHz to 240 MHz

Channels: 1 or 2 (differential outputs)

Arbitrary waveform: 14-bit resolution, 2 GSa/s, 512 k samples/channel

Output amplitude (high bandwidth): 50 mVpp to 5 Vpp (50 Ω into 50 Ω); 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp (50 Ω into open)

Output amplitude (high voltage): 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp (50 Ω into 50 Ω); 200 mVpp to 20 Vpp (5 Ω into 50 Ω or 50 Ω into open)

Voltage window: ±5 V to ±20 V (load dependent)

Transition times: Faster than 2.5 ns; 1.0 ns to 1000 s (10/90)

Output impedance: 50 Ω/5 Ω selectable

Key Features

Waveform support: Noise, sine, pulse, square, ramp, arbitrary waveforms

Modulation types: AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM (internal and external)

Modulation frequencies: Up to 10 MHz (basic); up to 50 MHz (advanced)

Internal and external clocking with triggerable or internal PLL operation

Analog channel addition capability (81105A)

Typical Applications Telecommunications, digital design verification, automotive testing, radar system validation

Compatibility & Integration 81105A compatible with Agilent 81101A, 81104A, and 81110A pulse pattern generators