HP / Agilent 8161A 100MHz PULSE GENERATOR
The HP/Agilent 8161A is a versatile 100 MHz pulse generator suitable for a wide range of timing and signal generation applications. It delivers precise and stable pulses with adjustable parameters, making it ideal for testing and characterizing digital circuits, components, and systems. Features include variable pulse width, delay, amplitude, and transition times.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 8161A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,568
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8161A
This unit
The HP/Agilent 8161A is a fully programmable 100 MHz pulse generator engineered for precision timing and signal generation in research, semiconductor testing, and RF applications. Front-panel keyboard and HP-IB control enable flexible operation with nine storable instrument setups. Dual-channel capability (optional) supports synchronous or complex waveform generation.
Technical Specifications Pulse Generation:
Maximum frequency: 100 MHz
Output voltage: ±5 V (adjustable)
Pulse width range: 4.0 ns to 990 ms
Pulse delay range: 0.0 ns to 990 ms
Double pulse range: 8.0 ns to 990 ms
Transition times: 1.3 ns to 900 µs (adjustable; 20–80% rise/fall, <1 ns possible)
Timing period range: 10 ns to 980 ms
Output impedance: 50 Ω Accuracy and Stability:
Amplitude accuracy: ±1%
Pulse width accuracy: ±1%
Basic accuracy: 1–3%
Maximum jitter: 0.1% + 50 ps (< 999 ns)
Resolution: 100 ps (best case)
Key Features
ECL-compliant transition times with sub-nanosecond slew rates
Normal and complement output selection; output enable/disable
Burst and gate trigger modes
Nine independent stored setups, manually or remotely recalled
Logical front-panel display with parameter, value, unit, and error status
Standard HP-IB interface for remote automation
Typical Applications Semiconductor device characterization, digital circuit validation, RF signal verification, and high-speed pulse sequence generation requiring sub-nanosecond timing accuracy and ECL logic compatibility.
Compatibility & Integration HP-IB standard interface enables integration into automated test systems and remote control environments. BNC(f) output connectors provide industry-standard signal routing. Benchtop form factor: 178 mm H × 426 mm W × 530 mm D, 46 lb. Operates on 115/230 Vac, 48–66 Hz.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 100 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: ±5 V output |
HP / Agilent 8161A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 8161A. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common HP / Agilent 8161A faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
HP / Agilent 8161A price
This HP / Agilent 8161A is listed at $1,567.6. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 8161A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 8161A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
