HP / Agilent 8165A 50 MHZ PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR
HP / Agilent Function Generators. Resolution: 1 µHz (1 to 9.999 mHz range), Accuracy: ±0.001%.
- Model
- HP / Agilent 8165A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $385
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8165A
This unit
The HP/Agilent 8165A is a 50 MHz programmable pulse and function generator delivering precise, multi-waveform signal generation across 1.000 mHz to 50.00 MHz. Built for laboratory and field testing, it generates sine, square, and triangle waveforms to 50.00 MHz, plus pulse and ramp outputs to 19.99 MHz with selectable duty cycles and symmetry. Frequency resolution reaches 1 µHz in the millihertz band, with ±0.001% accuracy and ±1 × 10⁻⁴ synthesizer stability - enabling tight tolerance measurements in component characterization, circuit validation, and system integration workflows.
Technical Specifications Frequency Performance
Range: 1.000 mHz to 50.00 MHz
Resolution: 1 µHz (1 to 9.999 mHz range)
Accuracy: ±0.001%
Stability: ±1 × 10⁻⁴ (synthesizer) Waveform Generation
Sine, Square, Triangle: DC to 50.00 MHz (50% duty cycle for square)
Pulse, Ramp: DC to 19.99 MHz (20%, 80% symmetry options)
Haversine/Havertriangle: Available via special option Output Parameters
Amplitude into 50 Ω: 10.0 mVpp to 10.0 Vpp
Amplitude into 1 kΩ: 2.00 Vpp to 20.0 Vpp
DC Offset into 50 Ω: ±0 to ±5.00 V
DC Offset into 1 kΩ: ±0 to ±10.0 V
Independent amplitude and offset control within ±10 V window
Source Impedance: 50 Ω ±1% or 1 kΩ ±10% (selectable) Signal Quality
Sine THD (fundamental to 1 MHz): 38 dB
Harmonic distortion (fundamental >1 MHz): ≤ -30 dBc
Key Features
Operating modes: Normal, VCO (external), Triggered, Gated, Burst, FM, AM
Sweep and Amplitude Modulation (Option 002)
Trigger, gate, and counted burst capabilities
Non-volatile storage: Ten complete parameter sets with battery backup
HP-IB interface: Full programmability via front panel or remote command
Typical Applications Component testing, circuit characterization, frequency response analysis, modulation studies, and system integration validation.
Compatibility & Integration HP-IB control enables integration into automated test benches and remote measurement systems. Rear panel connector option (Option 003) accommodates fixed-installation configurations. Operating temperature minimum: -10 °C.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1.000 mHz to 50.00 MHz | Voltage / Current Range: 10.0 mVpp to 10.0 Vpp (50 Ω load) |
HP / Agilent 8165A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the HP / Agilent 8165A. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output amplitude accuracy at 50 ohm and Hi-Z load, DC offset accuracy, symmetry and duty cycle accuracy, and arbitrary waveform sample rate accuracy. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common HP / Agilent 8165A faults: BNC output connector wear, output amplifier failure from short-circuit drive, display and keypad membrane switch wear, DDS or DAC failure on 33250A. HP 33120A and Agilent 33220A most common fault is BNC output connector wear from repeated cable insertions. Output amplifier failure on the HP 33120A typically results from sustained short-circuit drive. Agilent 33250A DDS and high-speed DAC failures are rare but require component-level repair and post-repair amplitude verification across the full 80 MHz range.
HP / Agilent 8165A price
This HP / Agilent 8165A is listed at $385. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
HP / Agilent 8165A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the HP / Agilent 8165A 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 amplitude accuracy at 50 ohm and Hi-Z load, DC offset accuracy, symmetry and duty cycle accuracy, and arbitrary waveform sample rate accuracy. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
