Keysight 33210A User manual

Keysight 33210A
10 MHz Function/Arbitrary
Waveform Generator
Service
Guide

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Keysight 33210A at a Glance
The Keysight Technologies 33210A is a 10MHz synthesized function
generator withbuilt-in arbitrary waveform and pulse capabilities.
Its combination of bench-top and system features makes this function
generator a versatile solution for your testing requirements now and in
the future.
Convenient bench-top features
• Up to 10 standard waveforms
• Built-in 14-bit 50 MSa/s waveform capability
• Precise pulse waveform capabilities with adjustable edge time
• LCD display provides numeric and graphical views
• Easy-to-use knob and numeric keypad
• Instrument state storage with user-defined names
• Portable, ruggedized case with non-skid feet
Flexible system features
• Four downloadable 8K-point arbitrary waveform memories
• GPIB (IEEE-488), USB, and LAN remote interfaces are standard
• LXI Class C Compliant
• SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) compatibility
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, this manual applies to all Serial
Numbers.

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The Front Panel at a Glance
Note: To get context-sensitive help on any front-panel key or menu softkey,
press and hold down that key.
1Graph Mode/Local Key
2On/Off Switch
3Modulation/Sweep/Burst Keys
4State Storage Menu Key
5Utility Menu Key
6Help Menu Key
7Menu Operation Softkeys
8Waveform Selection Keys
9Manual Trigger Key (used for
Sweep and Burst only)
10 Output Enable/Disable Key
11 Knob
12 Cursor Keys
13 Sync Connector
14 Output Connector

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The Front-Panel Display at a Glance
Menu Mode
Trigger Output Mode
Numeric
Readout
Information Information StatusUnits
Display
Icon
Softkey Labels
Graph Mode
To enter or exit the Graph Mode, press the key.
In Graph Mode, only one parameter label
Signal
Parameter
Name Parameter
Value
Ground
is displayed for each key at one time.

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Front-Panel Number Entry
You can enter numbers from the front-panel using one of two methods.
Use the knob and cursor keys to modify the displayed number.
1. Use the keys below the knob to move the cursor left or right.
2. Rotate the knob to change a digit (clockwise to increase).
Use the keypad to enter numbers and the softkeys to select units.
1. Key in a value as you would on a typical calculator.
2. Select a unit to enter the value.

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The Rear Panel at a Glance
Note: The External and Internal 10 MHz Reference Terminals (1 and 2,
above) are present only if Option 001, External Timebase Reference, is
installed. Otherwise, the holes for these connectors are plugged.
WARNING For protection from electrical shock, the power cord ground must not be
defeated. If only a two-contact electrical outlet is available, connect the
instrument’s chassis ground screw (see above) to a good earth ground.
1 External 10 MHz Reference Input Terminal
(Option 001 only).
2 Internal 10 MHz Reference Output Terminal
(Option 001 only).
3External Modulation Input Terminal
4Input:
External Trigger/Burst Gate
Output: Trigger Output
5USB Interface Connector
6LAN Interface Connector
7GPIB Interface Connector
8Chassis Ground
Use the menu to:
• Select the GPIB address (see chapter 3).
• Set the network parameters for the LAN interface (see chapter 3).
• Display the current network parameters (see chapter 3).

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In This Book
Specifications Chapter 1 lists the function generator’s specifications.
Quick Start Chapter 2 prepares the function generator for use and
helps you get familiar with a few of its front-panel features.
Front-Panel Menu Operation Chapter 3 introduces you to the front-
panel menu and describes some of the function generator’s menu features.
Calibration Procedures Chapter 4 provides calibration, verification,
and adjustment procedures for the
function generator .
Block Diagram Chapter 5 describes block and power supply operation
of the function generator.
Disassembly and Repair Chapter 6 provides guidelines for returning
your function generator to Keysight Technologies for servicing, orfor
servicing it yourself. This chapter alsocontains a list ofreplaceable parts
for the function generator andhow to order theparts.
Backdating Chapter 8 describes the differences between this manual
and older issues of this manual.
You can contact Keysight Technologies at one of the following telephone
numbers for warranty, service, or technical support information.
In the United States: [phone]
In Europe: 31 20 547 2111
In Japan: 0120-421-345
Or use our Web link for information on contacting Keysight worldwide.
www.keysight.com/find/assist
Or contact your Keysight Technologies Representative.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Specifications 11
Chapter 2 Quick Start 17
To Prepare the Function Generator for Use 19
To Adjust the Carrying Handle 20
To Set the Output Frequency 21
To Set the Output Amplitude 22
To Set a DC Offset Voltage 24
To Set the High-Level and Low-Level Values 25
To Select “DC Volts” 26
To Set the Duty Cycle of a Square Wave 27
To Configure a Pulse Waveform 28
To View a Waveform Graph 29
To Output a Stored Arbitrary Waveform 30
To Use the Built-In Help System 31
To Rack Mount the Function Generator 33
Chapter 3 Front-Panel Menu Operation 35
Front-Panel Menu Reference 37
To Select the Output Termination 39
To Reset the Function Generator 39
To Read the Calibration Information 40
To Unsecure and Secure for Calibration 41
To Store the Instrument State 44
To Configure the Remote Interface 45
Chapter 4 Calibration Procedures 51
Keysight Technologies Calibration Services 53
Calibration Interval 53
Adjustment isRecommended 53
Time Required for Calibration 54
Automating Calibration Procedures 55
Recommended Test Equipment 56
Test Considerations 57
Performance Verification Tests 58
Internal Timebase Verification 62
AC Amplitude (high-impedance) Verification 63
Low Frequency Flatness Verification 64
0 dB Range Flatness Verification 65

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Contents
+10 dB Range Flatness Verification 67
+20 dB Range Flatness Verification 69
Calibration Security 71
Calibration Message 73
Calibration Count 73
General Calibration/Adjustment Procedure 74
Aborting a Calibration in Progress 75
Sequence of Adjustments 75
Self-Test 76
Frequency (Internal Timebase) Adjustment 77
Internal ADC Adjustment/Self Calibration 78
Output Impedance Adjustment 79
AC Amplitude (high-impedance) Adjustment 81
Low Frequency Flatness Adjustment 84
0 dB Range Flatness Adjustments 85
+10 dB Range Flatness Adjustments 87
+20 dB Range Flatness Adjustment 89
Calibration Errors 92
Chapter 5 Block Diagram 95
Block Diagram 97
Power Supplies 100
Chapter 6 Disassembly and Repair 101
Operating Checklist 103
Types of Service Available 104
Repackaging for Shipment 105
Cleaning 105
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions 106
Surface Mount Repair 106
Troubleshooting Hints 107
Self-Test Procedures 109
Mechanical Disassembly 112
Replaceable Parts 124
Chapter 7 Backdating 127

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Specifications

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Chapter 1 Specifications
Keysight 33210A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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Waveforms
Standard: Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Pulse, Noise,
DC
Built-in Arbitrary (Option 002[1]):
Exponential rise,
Exponential fall,
Negative ramp,
Sin(x)/x, Cardiac.
Waveform Characteristics
Sine
Frequency: 1 mHz to 10 MHz,
1 mHz resolution
Amplitude Flatness: [2], [3]
Harmonic Distortion: [3], [4]
Total Harmonic Distortion: [3], [4]
DC to 20 kHz 0.04%
Spurious (Non-Harmonic) Output: [3], [5]
DC to 1 MHz -70 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz -70 dBc +6 dB/octave
Phase Noise
(10 kHz offset): -115 dBc / Hz, typical
Square
Frequency: 1 mHz to 10 MHz,
1 mHz resolution
Rise/Fall Time: 20 ns
Overshoot: < 2%
Variable Duty Cycle: 20% - 80% (to 5 MHz)
40% - 60% (to 10 MHz)
Asymmetry (@ 50% Duty): 1% of period + 5 ns
Jitter (RMS): 1 ns + 100 ppm of
period
Ramp, Triangle
Frequency: 1 mHz to 100 kHz,
1 mHz resolution
Linearity: < 0.1% of peak output
Variable Symmetry: 0.0% to 100.0%
Pulse
Frequency: 1 mHz to 5 MHz,
1 mHz resolution
Pulse Width
(period < 10 s): 40 ns minimum,
10 ns resolution
Variable Edge Time: 20 ns to 100 ns
Overshoot: < 2%
Jitter (RMS): 300 ps + 0.1 ppm of
period
Noise
Bandwidth: 7 MHz, typical
8-K Arbitrary Waveform Generator
(Option 002[1])
Frequency: 1 mHz to 3 MHz,
1 mHz resolution
Waveform Length: 2 to 8K points
Amplitude Resolution: 14 bits (including sign)
Sample Rate: 50 MSa/s
Minimum Rise/Fall Time: 70 ns, typical
Linearity: < 0.1% of peak output
Settling Time: < 500 ns to 0.5% of
final value
Jitter (RMS): 6 ns + 30 ppm
Non-volatile Memory: Four waveforms
(Relative to 1 KHz)
< 100 kHz 0.1 dB
100 kHz to 5 MHz 0.2 dB
5 MHz to 10 MHz 0.3 dB
< 1 Vpp > 1 Vpp
DC to 20 kHz -70 dBc -70 dBc
20 kHz to 100 kHz -65 dBc -60 dBc
100 kHz to 1 MHz -50 dBc -45 dBc
1 MHz to 10 MHz -40 dBc -30 dBc

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Chapter 1 Specifications
Keysight 33210A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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Common Characteristics
Frequency
Accuracy[6]:
90 days: ± (10 ppm + 3 pHz)
1 year: ± (20 ppm + 3 pHz)
Resolution: 1µHz
Amplitude
Range:
Into 50 Ω: 10 mVpp to 10 Vpp
Into open circuit: 20 mVpp to 20 Vpp
Accuracy (at 1 kHz): [2], [3] ± 2% of setting ± 1
mVpp
Units: Vpp, Vrms, dBm
Resolution: 3 digits
DC Offset
Range (peak AC + DC): ± 5 V into 50 Ω
±10 V into open circuit
Accuracy: [2], [3] ± 2% of offset setting
± 0.5% of ampl. ± 2 mV
Resolution: 3 digits
Main Output
Impedance: 50 Ωtypical
Isolation: 42 Vpk maximum to
earth
Protection: Short-circuit protected,
overload automatically
disables main output
External Frequency Reference (Option 001)
Rear Panel Input:
Lock Range: 10 MHz ± 500 Hz
Level: 100 mVpp to 5 Vpp
Impedance: 1 kΩtypical
Lock Time: < 2 seconds
Rear Panel Output:
Frequency: 10 MHz
Level: 632 mVpp (0 dBm),
typical
Impedance: 50 Ωtyp, AC coupled
Phase Offset:
Range: +360 to -360 degrees
Resolution: 0.001 degrees
Accuracy: 20 ns
Modulation
AM
Carrier Waveforms: Sine, Square
Source: Internal/External
Internal Modulation: Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Depth: 0.0% to 120.0%
FM
Carrier Waveforms: Sine, Square
Source: Internal/External
Internal Modulation: Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Deviation: DC to 5 MHz
PWM
Carrier Waveforms: Pulse
Source: Internal/External
Internal Modulation: Sine, Square, Ramp,
Triangle, Noise, Arb
(2 mHz to 20 kHz)
Deviation: 0% to 100% of pulse
width
External Modulation Input
(for AM, FM, PWM)
Voltage Range: ± 5 V full scale
Input Resistance: 5 kΩtypical
Bandwidth: DC to 20 kHz

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Chapter 1 Specifications
Keysight 33210A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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Sweep
Waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp
Type: Linear or Logarithmic
Direction: Up or Down
Sweep Time: 1 ms to 500 s
Trigger Source: Single, External, or
Internal
Marker Falling edge of Sync
signal (programmable
frequency)
Burst [7]
Waveforms: Sine, Square, Ramp
Type: Counted (1 to 50,000
cycles), Infinite, Gated
Start/Stop Phase: +360 to -360 degrees
Internal Period: 1 µs to 500 s
Gate Source: External Trigger
Trigger Source: Single, External, or
Internal
Trigger Characteristics
Trigger Input:
Input Level: TTL compatible
Slope: Rising or falling,
selectable
Pulse Width: > 100 ns
Input Impedance: > 10 kΩ, DC coupled
Latency: < 500 ns
Jitter (RMS) 6 ns (3.5 ns for Pulse)
Trigger Output:
Level: TTL compatible into
>1 kΩ
Pulse Width: > 400 ns
Output Impedance: 50 Ω, typical
Maximum Rate: 1 MHz
Fanout: <4 Keysight 33210As
(or equivalent)
Programming Times (typical)
Configuration Times
Arb Download Times (binary transfer)
Download times do not include setup or output time.
USB 2.0 LAN (VXI-11) GPIB
Function
Change 120 ms 120 ms 120 ms
Frequency
Change 2 ms 3 ms 2 ms
Amplitude
Change 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms
Select User
Arb 130 ms 130 ms 130 ms
USB 2.0 LAN (VXI-11) GPIB
2 K points 5 ms 9 ms 10 ms
4 K points 8 ms 15 ms 20 ms
8K points 14 ms 27 ms 40 ms

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Chapter 1 Specifications
Keysight 33210A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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General
Power Supply: CAT II
100 to 240 V @
50/60 Hz (-5%, +10%)
100 to 120 V @
400 Hz (± 10%)
Power Consumption: 50 VA maximum
Operating Environment: IEC 61010
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor Location
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 80% RH,
non-condensing
Operating Altitude: Up to 3000 meters
Storage Temperature: -30 °C to 70 °C
Floating Connector Shields
(Output, Sync, and
Modulation In only): Shields may float at
± 42 V (peak) relative to
earth ground.[8]
State Storage Memory: Power off state
automatically saved.
Four user-configurable
stored states.
Interface: LAN, LXI-C 10/100
Ethernet, USB 2.0, and
GPIB standard
Language: SCPI - 1993,
IEEE-488.2
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Bench Top: 261.1mmby 103.8 mm
by 303.2 mm
Rack Mount: 212.8 mm by 88.3 mm
by 272.3 mm
Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
Safety Designed to: UL-1244, CSA 1010,
EN61010
EMC Tested to: MIL-461C, EN55011,
EN50082-1
Vibration and Shock: MIL-T-28800, Type III,
Class 5
Acoustic Noise: 30 dBa
Warm-up Time: 1 hour
LXI Compliance: LXI Class C, V. 1.0
Note: Specifications aresubject tochange
without notice. For the latest specifications,
go tothe Keysight 33210A product page and
find the 33210A Datasheet.
www.keysight.com/find/33210A
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Footnotes:
1 To upgrade your 33210A to include arbitrary
waveform functionality, go to
www.keysight.com/find/33210U.
2Add 1/10th of output amplitude and offset
specification per °C for operation outside
the range of 18 °C to 28 °C.
3Autorange enabled.
4DC offset set to 0 V.
5Spurious output at low amplitude is
-75 dBm (typical).
6Add 1 ppm / °C (average) for operation out-
side the range of 18 °C to 28 °C.
7Sine and square waveforms above 3 MHz
are allowed only with an “infinite” burst
count.
8These shields must all float at the same
potential to avoid instrument damage.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001
du Canada.
N10149

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Chapter 1 Specifications
Keysight 33210A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generator
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Product Dimensions
All dimensions are
shown in millimeters.

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Quick Start

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2
Quick Start
One of the first things you will want to do with your function generator is
to become acquainted with the front panel. We have written the exercises
in this chapter to prepare the instrument for use and help you get
familiar with some of its front-panel operations. This chapter is divided
into the following sections:
• To Prepare the Function Generator for Use, on page 19
• To Adjust the Carrying Handle, on page 20
• To Set the Output Frequency, on page 21
• To Set the Output Amplitude, on page 22
• To Set a DC Offset Voltage, on page 24
• To Set the High-Level and Low-Level Values, on page 21
• To Select “DC Volts”, on page 22
• To Set the Duty Cycle of a Square Wave, on page 27
• To Configure a Pulse Waveform, on page 28
•ToViewaWaveformGraph,on page 29
• To Output a Stored Arbitrary Waveform, on page 30
• To Use the Built-In Help System, on page 31
• To Rack Mount the Function Generator, on page 33