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Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator Data Sheet, Version 1.1 A high precision pulse generator enhanced with versatile signal generation, modulation and distortion capabilities for:

• Accurate signals to test your device and not your signal source
• Versatile waveform and noise generation to be ready for today‘s and tommorrow‘s stress test challenges
• Optional pattern generator to test in addition to analog, digital and mixed signal devices
• Integrated into one instrument to minimize cabling, space and test time When signal fi delity matters – test with confi dence. Accurate and accelerated insight into your device through ideal and real-world signals. 81150A Function Arbitrary NoisePulse

• 1 µHz – 120 MHz pulse generation with variable rise/fall time
• 1 µHz – 240 MHz sine waveform output
• 14-bit, 2 GSa/s arbitrary waveforms
• 512k samples deep arbitrary waveform memory per channel
• Pulse, sine, square, ramp, noise and arbitrary waveforms
• Noise, with an adjustable crest factor, and signal repetition time of 26 days
• FM, AM, PM, PWM, FSK modulation capabilities
• 1 or 2 channel, coupled and uncoupled
• Differential outputs
• Two selectable output amplifiers: ◦ High bandwidth amplifier Amplitude: 50 mVpp to 5 Vpp; 50 Ω into 50 Ω 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp; 50 Ω into open Voltage window: ± 5 V; 50 Ω into 50 Ω ± 10 V; 50 Ω into open ± 9 V; 5 Ω into 50 Ω ◦ High voltage amplifier Amplitude: 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp; 50 Ω into 50 Ω, 200 m pp to 20 Vpp; 5 Ω into 50 Ω, or 50 Ω into open Voltage window: ± 10 V; 50 Ω into 50 Ω ± 20 V; 5 Ω into 50 Ω or 50 Ω into open
• Glitch free change of timing, parameters (delay, frequency, transition time, width, duty cycle)
• Programming language compatible with Agilent 81101A, 81104A, 81105A
• ISO 17025 and Z540 calibration
• LXI class C compliant
• Optional pattern generator: ◦ Ideal and arbitrary bit shaped pattern up to 120 Mbit/s ◦ Three level signals ◦ PRBS up to 2^31 ◦ 16 Mbit Pattern Memory ◦ Pass through pattern for combined and physical and protocol test up to 10 Mbit/s The 81150A Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator at a Glance

Couple / uncouple channels Back Panel External In Trigger mode Waveform type Advanced mode Channel 2: Trigger out Strobe out Differential output Channel 1: Trigger out Strobe out Differential output USB 2.0A USB 2.0A USB 2.0 B LAN GPIB Front Panel

10 MHz Ref in

10 MHz Ref out

Modulation in 1, 2

confi dent in your results takes highly adaptable and effi cient testing.

• Accurate, to test your device and not your source
• Versatile, to be ready for today’s and tomorrows test challenges
• Plug and play solutions, with minimal cabling, low space overhead and have many functions built-in Whichever way you look at it, this starts with accurate, versatile and uncompromising signal sources. Just test — with the signal you need. Quad versatility - Optimum signal fi delity The Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator sets the standard for the next generation of lab: for fast, accurate insight into your design or device under test.
• A pulse generator with precise signals for performance verification and characterization
• A function arbitrary generator ◦ For versatile signal generation to optimize testing ◦ For modulation to shape the signal the DUT needs
• A noise generator to distort signals to build up worst case scenarios
• An optional Pattern Generator to test in addition to analog, digital and mixed signal devices with ideal and real-world conditions

Figure 1. Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator contributor to accelerate ideal and real-world testing.

Pulse Generator – Test Your Device and Not Your Source Superior precision pulses with unbeatable timing stability guarantee reproducible tests. The signal quality and trigger functionality provide everything you need for trigger or system clock applications. You can change the timing parameters (delay, frequency, transition time, width, duty cy- cle) without dropouts or glitches. This patented, industry-leading feature means continu- ous operation without having to reboot or reset your device under test, for example when you are characterizing a device by sweeping the clock frequency. Apart from full control of the timing parameters, you can also adjust levels and edges as needed. 81150A channel 1 pulse setup The Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator is available in a 1 or 2 channel version. On the two channel version, the channels can be uncoupled, to work independently, or coupled, for example, with a defi ned delay between them. Each channel provides trigger out, strobe out and differential outputs: the basis for many complex test set ups. Measurement using strobe and trigger Set up complex measurements Gated Burst of 4 External In Trigger Out Strobe Out Out

Function Arbitrary Generator – Stress Your Device to its Limit If you need further signal conditioning, the Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator provides versatile waveforms and modulation capabilities to adapt your signal to your device’s requirements. AM, FM, FSK, PM and PWM are available at modulation frequencies up to 10 MHz. The Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator can use internal or external modulation sources. Internal modulation can be generated from the 2nd channel or the internal modulation source of the modulated channel. Amplitude modulation Frequency shift key modulation Pulse width modulation Frequency sweep Strobe Out Out1 Sweep Time

Noise generator – repeatable and stochastic noise Jitter and noise cause misalignment of edges and levels, resulting in data errors. Noise is by its nature unpredictable because it can have many different causes, from signal inter- ference caused by sudden voltage changes, to distortions introduced during transmission. It is important to be able to simulate noise-based malfunctions, for example, to identify the additive noise produced by receiving systems – it is cheaper to lower the noise fi gure than to increase the transmitter power! The Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator lets you control the quality of the noise, to test different cases, and according to various specifi cations. Gaussian white noise is a good approximation to many real-world situations, and creates mathematically traceable models, with statistical independent values. The Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator provides deterministic Gaussian white noise, with a signal repetition of 26 days. You can decide on any arbitrary distribution, and trigger the noise to start when you need it. Setting up a measurement using trigger, strobe, modulation and carrier Gaussian curve and distribution General: # events= n x sig ma N # events BER 1 67% 0.33 2 97% 0.03 3 99. 7% 0.00 3 5 10 6 10 -6 6 10 9 10-9 7 10 12 10 -12 voltage mean value sigma No rmali zed Events sigma sigma sigma N=1 N=2 Gaussian distribution Gaussian distribution Modulation Si gn al Tr i gger Out Str obe Out Out Continuous PM Phase Deviation 180 deg. Car r ier Sine wave 0.04 MHz Modulated by Sinewave 0.02 MHz

Voltage level crest factor You can also select the crest factor out of 4 values – an indicator of signal quality – using Vp/VRMS or Vpp/VRMS scales, depending on the standard to which you are testing. The 81150A uses the defi nition: crest factor = Vp/VRMS The result is noise that combines two extremes:

• Random and repeatable noise, for stress tests on one side
• While still being sufficiently random voltage Voltage Level Crest Factor Vpp VP VRMS Voltage level crest factor Voltage

Pattern Generator - Test in addition to analog, digital and mixed signal devices Software upgrade to 81150A Engineers working with serial buses or designers of analog, digital and mixed signal devices require stressing their design with pattern. The Agilent 81150A arbitrary bit shaped pattern generator allows sending ideal and real-world pat- tern. The Agilent 81150A with arbitrary bit shaped pattern allows emulating overshoot, asymmetric delay and duty cycle distortion up to 120 Mbit/s. Patterns can be easily set up and distorted at your fingertips. Stress your device to it’s limits–Defi ne your own bit shape Arbitrary bit shaped pattern The 81150A Pattern Generator lets you defi ne the transitions from bit to the other so that the previous bit infl uences the current bit. The user can set up own defi ned arbitrary bit shapes. In addition to user-defi ned pattern standard pattern like PRBS up to 2 31 are available. The Sequencer allows setting up a pre-amble sequence so that the Device under Test moves into test mode. With the 3-Level signals it is no longer necessary to add different signals for electrical idle. Up to 4 levels are available in the expert mode. Besides standard trigger modes like continuous bit and block trigger modes allow adoptions to application needs. In the bit mode you see that on every trigger, the sequence is advanced by one bit. An application example is a bit clock, which can be fed into an external clock then into the trigger input. In the block mode the entire data block is generated once per trigger event. This is interesting for example in applications with protocol data. PRBS Sequencer 3-Level Signals Bit and Block Trigger Mode

Bridge the gap between Protocol and Physical Layer Test – in real time up to 10 Mbit/s The 81150A pass-through pattern functionality takes the protocol data via “mod in” and adopts it to any kind of stress test (shape and timing changes) The 81150A pattern generator passes the data through to the Device under Test and adopts it to any kind of stress test (shape and timing change). Pass through pattern for combined physical and protocol test up to 10 Mbit/s Increase your test efficiency by combining physical layer test with protocol test Modulation of the pattern signal enables you to emulate real-world conditions. AM – amplitude of the pattern signal is multiplied by the modulation signal to emulate level distortions o the data signal e.g. Sinusoidal interference. FM – frequency of the pattern signal is modulated to emulate SSC on the data signal. PM – the phase of the data bits is modulated to emulate jitter on the data signal. Modulation

There are several possibilities for fi lling the arbitrary memory. There are 6 built-in, standard arbitrary waveforms, but you can also create any waveform you need, either on the instrument or on a PC, using the 81150A IntuiLink waveform editor. Filling the arbitrary memory easily

Measurement – anywhere and anytime The Web interface allows you to use the full functionality and feature set of the Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator from any Web interface. Channel 1: instrument view Web interface Just decide on the waveform Channel 2 Choose the crest factor / probability function you need Web interface

Modes of Operation There are four components to the mode of operation:

• Coupling between channels
• Trigger mode
• Waveform type
• Advanced modes The two channel version has two distinct modes of operation:  Coupling off : The two channels operate independently. Frequency generation for both channels is based on the same clock reference, but can be selected independently.  Coupling on : The frequency, trigger mode, waveform type and advanced mode are identical for both channels. The fix delay of channel 1 and channel 2 is the same.  Continuous : Continuous waveform, burst, sweep or modulation. The External In is not used in continuous mode.  Externally triggered : Each active transition at the External In (rising, falling or both) generates a single waveform, burst or sweep.  Externally gated: The active level (high or low) at the External In enables waveforms, bursts or sweeps. The last waveform, burst or sweep is always completed.  Internally triggered : The internal clock replaces the external trigger source. This can be applied for waveform, burst, or sweep.  Manual : This generates a single trigger. The source is either a button on the front panel or a remote command. Trigger rate: 1 µHz to 120 MHz (external or internal) Coupling between channel 1 and 2 Trigger modes

Waveform types • Standard waveforms: pulse, sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary

• Predefined arbitrary waveforms: exponential rise, exponential fall, sin(x)/x, cardiac and DC Pulse characteristics Frequency range High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 1 μHz to 120 MHz 1 μHz to 50 MHz Pulse width Range High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er Resolution Accuracy 4.16 ns to (period - 4.16 ns) 10 ns to (period - 10 ns) 100 ps, 6 digits ± 500 ps ± 50 ppm Transition time (independent rise and fall) Range High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er Resolution Accuracy High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 2.5 ns to 1000 s (10% to 90%) 7.5 ns to 1000 s (10% to 90%) 100 ps, 6 digits ± 500 ps ± 50 ppm -1000 ps to +500 ps ± 50 ppm Overshoot 2% typ. Sine characteristics Frequency range High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 1 μHz to 240 MHz 1 μHz to 50 MHz Harmonic distortion (High bandwidth amplifi er 50 Ω into 50 Ω) 1 μHz to 2 MHz

2 MHz to 10 MHz

10 MHz to 35 MHz

35 MHz to 70 MHz

70 MHz to 240 MHz

1 Vpp 3 Vpp

< -65 dBc < -62 dBc < -62 dBc < -55 dBc < -50 dBc < -45 dBc < -35 dBc < -30 dBc < -22 dBc < -17 dBc Harmonic distortion (High voltage amplifi er 50 Ω into 50 Ω) 1 μHz to 1 MHz

1 MHz to 10 MHz

10 MHz to 50 MHz

10 Vpp

< -55 dBc < -40 dBc < -27 dBc Non-harmonic (spurious) distortion 1 μHz to 20 MHz

20 MHz to 200 MHz

200 MHz to 240 MHz

-60 dBc typ. -55 dBc typ. -50 dBc typ. SSB phase noise (10 kHz offset)

1 MHz

10 MHz

240 MHz

-119 dBc/Hz typ. -115 dBc/Hz typ. -93 dBc/Hz typ. Pulse characteristics Sine characteristics

High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 1 μHz to 120 MHz 1 μHz to 50 MHz Duty cycle High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er Resolution Transition time (10% to 90%) High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er (Freq/240 MHz) to 1 - (Freq/240 MHz) e.g. 60 MHz 25% to 75% (Freq/100 MHz) to 1 - (Freq/100 MHz) e.g. 1 MHz 1% to 99% 0.1% 2.5 ns typ. fi xed 6 ns typ. fi xed Overshoot 2% typ. Ramp characteristics Frequency range 1 μHz to 5 MHz Linearity < 0.1% (f < 10 kHz) Symmetry 0.0% to 100% Noise characteristics Bandwidth High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 120 MHz typ. 40 MHz typ. Amplitude distribution Selectable Gaussian, user defi ned (Gaussian distribution) Noise type Deterministic, triggerable Repetition time ~26 days Arbitrary characteristics Waveform length 2 points to 512k points Sample rate Memory DAC

1 GSa/s

2 GSa/s

(1) Amplitude resolution 14 bits Frequency range 1 μHz to 120 MHz Transition time High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 1.7 ns typ. 5 ns typ. Filter bandwidth High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er 240 MHz typ. 80 MHz typ. PP jitter 1 ns typ. 1. Linear interpolation between two memory samples Square characteristics Ramp characteristics Noise characteristics Arbitrary characteristics

Advanced Modes Three advanced modes exist:

• Modulation: selects the modulation type: AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM
• Sweep: for frequency sweeps.
• Bursts: repeats selected waveform n times. A modulation input (for AM, FM, PM, FSK, PWM) for each channel is provided on the back-panel. In the two channel instrument one channel can also modulate the other channel. Modulation In1 / modulation In2 Input range (full scale) Selectable ±2.5 V or ±5 V Frequency range DC to 10 MHz Input impedance Selectable 10 kΩ, 50 Ω nominal Connector BNC, back panel AM Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary Internal modulation Sine, square, ramp (up, 50%, down), noise, arbitrary Modulation frequency Internal External 1 mHz to 10 MHz DC to 10 MHz Depth 0% to 120% Double-sideband suppressed carrier Selectable on/off Source Internal, external, channel FM Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary Internal modulation Sine, square, ramp (up, 50%, down), noise, arbitrary Modulation frequency Internal External 1 mHz to 10 MHz DC to 10 MHz Deviation range 1 μHz to 240 MHz (1) Source Internal, external, channel 1. Max frequency depends on selected waveform PM Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary Internal modulation Sine, square, ramp (up, 50%, down), noise, arbitrary Modulation frequency Internal External 1 mHz to 10 MHz DC to 10 MHz Deviation range 0.0 ˚ to 360.0˚ Source Internal, external, channel Modulation

Carrier waveforms Sine, square, ramp, arbitrary Internal modulation 50% square FSK rate 1 mHz to 10 MHz Frequency range 1 mHz to 240 MHz (1) (2) Source Internal, external, channel 1. Max frequency depends on selected waveform 2. For export control: Effective switching time is 40 ns PWM Carrier waveform Pulse Internal modulation Sine, square, ramp (up, 50%, down), noise, arbitrary Modulation frequency Internal External 1 mHz to 10 MHz DC to 10 MHz Deviation range 0% to 100% of pulse width Source Internal, external, channel An independent frequency sweep is provided for each channel. Sweep Waveforms Pulse, sine, square, ramp, triangle, arbitrary Type Linear or logarithmic Direction Up or down Sweep time 100 μHz to 500 s Start frequency / stop frequency 1 μHz to 240 MHz (1) Trigger source External, internal, manual Marker Frequency marker 1. Max frequency depends on selected waveform An independent burst capability is provided for each channel. Burst Waveforms Pulse, sine, square, ramp, triangle, arbitrary Frequency 1 μHz to 120 MHz Modes Externally triggered, internally triggered, externally gated # of waveforms in a burst 2 to 1,000,000 Trigger period 16.7 ns to 9999 s Start phase (1) -360˚ to +360˚ Gate source External Trigger source External, internal, manual 1. Available for all waveforms except pulse, square and ramp FSK Sweep Burst PWM

A selectable single-ended or differential output is provided for each channel on the front- panel. Max. frequency High bandwidth amplifi er 120 MHz pulse / 240 MHz sine High voltage amplifi er 50 MHz Out1/Out2 Output type Single-ended or differential Amplitude (50 Ω into 50 Ω) High bandwidth amplifi er 1 μHz to 120 MHz

120 MHz to 240 MHz

High voltage amplifi er 1 μHz to 50 MHz 50 mVpp to 5 Vpp (1) 50 mVpp to 3Vpp (1) 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp (1) Amplitude (50 Ω into open, 5 Ω into 50 Ω) High bandwidth amplifi er 1 μHz to 120 MHz High voltage amplifi er 1 μHz to 50 MHz 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp (1) (to 9 Vpp(2) ) 100 mVpp to 5 Vpp (1) 200 mVpp to 20 Vpp (1) DC amplitude accuracy ± (1.5% of setting + 5 mV) Voltage window (50 Ω into 50 Ω) High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er -5 V to +5 V -10 V to +10 V Voltage window (50 Ω into open, 5 Ω into 50 Ω) High bandwidth amplifi er High voltage amplifi er -10 V to +10 V -20 V to +20 V DC offset accuracy ± 5 V Voltage window ± 10 V Voltage window ± 20 V Voltage window ± (25 mV + 1%) ± (50 mV + 1%) ± (75 mV + 1%) Resolution 1 mV, 4 digits Output impedance Selectable 50 Ω / 5 Ω typ. Variable load impedance 0.3 Ω to 1 MΩ (3) Protection Short-circuit protected, overload disables main output Connector BNC, front panel 1. All amplitudes are single-ended amplitudes. Differential peak-peak amplitudes are twice the single-ended value. 2. 10 Vpp for 50 Ω into open; 9 Vpp for 5 Ω into 50 Ω 3. Current of normal out plus current of complement out is limited to 440 mA per channel Main outputs

Clock Reference External reference output Frequency Accuracy Stability Aging ± 50 ppm ± 2 ppm, 0º to 50ºC ± 1 ppm per year Output level 1 V nominal Impedance 50 Ω nominal, AC coupled Connector BNC, rear panel External reference input Lock range 10 MHz ± 500 ppm Input range 200 mV pp to 5 Vpp Impedance 1 kΩ nominal, AC coupled Connector BNC, rear panel Internal frequency characteristics Internal frequency characteristics Accuracy ± 50 ppm Stabilty ± 2 ppm, 0º to 50ºC Aging ± 1 ppm per year

External Input A common external input is provided for both channels on the front panel. The external In is used for external trigger or external gate modes. External input Frequency range DC to 120 MHz Input range -10 V to +10 V Maximum input amplitude 10 Vpp Input sensitivity 200 mVpp Threshold Range Resolution -10 V to 10 V 100 mV Impedance Selectable 10 kΩ /50 Ω, DC coupled Slope Selectable, rising/falling/both Pulse width > 3.3 ns Transition time < 100 ns Connector BNC, front panel Trigger Out1/Trigger Out2 Output level TTL ECL Selectable TTL/ECL 0 V / 2.5 V nominal -0.85 V /-1.80 V nominal Pulse width Internally triggered, continuous Externally triggered 50% duty cycle typ. 4 ns typ. Transition time (20% to 80%) 2.0 ns typ. Maximum rate 120 MHz (1) Impedance 50 Ω nominal Connector BNC, front panel 1. For output frequencies > 120 MHz, the trigger rate is ¼ of the output frequency. If a frequency sweep or a FSK frequency exceeds 120 MHz, the trigger rate is ¼ of the output frequency. A separate trigger output is provided for each channel on the front-panel. In advanced mode internally/externally modulated (AM, FM, PM, PWM), the trigger output has the frequency of the unmodulated carrier waveform, with a 50% duty cycle. For FSK modulation the trigger putput outputs the same frequency as the data output. That is, it alternates between the two frequencies. If noise is selected, a trigger signal is generated when noise is restarted internally, externally or manually. Trigger Outputs

Strobe Outputs A strobe output is provided for each channel on the front-panel. The strobe output signal has a different function, depending on the mode of operation. If no advanced mode is selected, the strobe output is a constant low. In advanced mode internal/external triggered or gated burst, the strobe output provides a signal indicating the duration of a burst. The rising edge of the strobe signal is synchro- nized to the start of the fi rst waveform period in a burst. The falling edge is synchronized to the start of the last waveform period in the burst. In advanced mode sweep with the frequency marker off, the strobe output is a pulse with half the duration of the sweep. The strobe signal goes high at the beginning of the sweep. In advanced mode sweep with the frequency marker on, the strobe output goes high at the beginning of the sweep and goes low at the marker frequency. In advanced mode internally / externally modulated (AM, FM, FSK, PM, PWM), the strobe output is the analog modulation waveform. Strobe Out1/Strobe Out2 Digital output level TTL ECL Analog output level (modulator) Selectable TTL/ECL 0 V / 2.5 V nominal -0.85 V / -1.80 V nominal -2 V to 2.0 V (full scale) Impedance 50 Ω nominal Connector BNC, front panel Min pulse width 4 ns typ. Transition time (20% to 80%) 2.0 ns typ.

Digital Channel Addition If the instrument is equipped with two output channels, channel 2 can be added to channel 1 internally. The maximum output voltage of channel 1 remains unchanged. If channel addition is selected, channel 2 outputs the unchanged waveform of channel 1. Timing characteristics External in timing characteristics Delay: external in to main out 1, 2 Fix delay Advance mode: off, burst Advanced mode: sweep Variable delay (1) Range Resolution Accuracy 366 ns typ, fi xed 350 ns typ, fi xed Independent for out 1, out 2 0 s to 1000 s (2) 100 ps, 6 digits ± 25 ps ± 50 ppm Delay: external in to trigger out 1, 2 Fix delay Advanced mode: sweep 350 ns typ, fi xed Delay: external in to trigger out 1, 2 Fix delay Advanced mode: off, burst Pattern mode: Advanced mode: sweep 366 ns typ, fi xed data 406 ns typ. 350 ns typ, fi xed Jitter (3) External in to main out 1, 2 External in to trigger out 1, 2 External in to strobe out 1, 2 70 ps peak-peak typ. 70 ps peak-peak typ. 70 ps peak-peak typ. 1. Not available, if sweep or modulation is selected 2. Trigger period ≥ variable delay 3. External in amplitude > 500 mV. External in transition time < 10 ns. Valid for external triggered pulse, square, sine, ramp, arb. external triggered noise or external triggered sweep has peak-peak jitter of 8 ns typ.

Continuous or internally triggered timing characteristics Delay: trigger out 1, 2 to main out 1, 2 Fix delay: Variable delay out 1, 2 (1) Range in continuous mode(2) Range in internally triggered (3) Resolution Accuracy 0 ns typ, fi xed Independent for out 1, out 2 0 to 1 waveform period 0 to 1000 s 100 ps, 6 digits ± 25 ps ± 50 ppm Delay: trigger out 1, 2 to strobe out 1, 2 Advanced mode: burst 0 ns typ, fi xed Jitter (4) Main out 1, 2 to main out 1, 2 Trigger out 1, 2 to main out 1, 2 Trigger out 1, 2 to strobe out 1, 2 Trigger out 1, 2 to trigger out 1, 2 35 ps peak-peak typ. 40 ps peak-peak typ. 45 ps peak-peak typ. 45 ps peak-peak typ. 1. Not available, if sweep or modulation is selected 2. Advanced mode = off or advanced mode = burst 3. Trigger period ≥ variable delay 4. Valid for continuous or internal triggered pulse, square, sine, ramp, arb. Internally triggered or continuous noise or sweep has peak-peak jitter of 8 ns typ. Coupled mode on timing characteristics Delay: main out 1 to main out 2 Fix delay Variable delay out 1, 2 (1) Range in continuous mode(2) Range in internally triggered(3) Resolution Accuracy 0 ns typ. Independent for out 1, out 2 0 to 1 waveform period 0 to 1000 s 100 ps, 6 digits ± 25 ps ± 50 ppm 1. Not available, if sweep or modulation is selected 2. Advanced mode = off or advanced mode = burst 3. Trigger period ≥ variable delay Continuous or internally triggered timing characteristics Coupled mode on timing characteristics Pattern Generator (optional) Data rate Up to 120 Mbit/s (with internal pattern source) Pattern memory 16 Mbit with 1 Bit resolution Number of levels 2, 3, or 4 (user selectable) Sequencing Preamble followed by one looped data block loop count: 1 - 10,000,000 the whole sequence can looped infi nitely or triggered Trigger modes continuous, gated, bit at a time, sequence at a time Pattern sources - PRBS -7, 9, 11, 15, 23, and 31 - User-defi ned - real-time pass-through pattern via MOD-IN connector up to 10 Mbit/s External Sampling Automatic and fi xed Pattern modulation AM, FM, PM Arbitrary Bit Shapes User defi ned and predefi ned bit transi- tions with up to 64 arbitrary waveform points per bit transitions Pattern Generator (optional)

Download Times Block transfer is the fastest way to download waveforms to the Agilent 81150A pulse function arbitrary noise generator. This is the type of download the 81150A IntuiLink Waveform Editor and the 81150A IVI-COM driver use. Download times: block transfer USB 2.0 GPIB LAN 1 k points 31 ms typ. 35 ms typ. 35 ms typ. 8 k points 65 ms typ. 120 ms typ. 80 ms typ. 64 k points 700 ms typ. 1 s typ. 730 ms typ. Download times: integer comma separated values USB 2.0 GPIB LAN 1 k points 220 ms typ. 200 ms typ. 220 ms typ. Download times: fl oat comma separated values USB 2.0 GPIB LAN 1 k points 290 ms typ. 280 ms typ. 270 ms typ. 64 k points 20 s typ. 16 s typ. 15 s typ. 81150A IntuiLink Waveform Editor import fi le formats Import fi le formats Excel .xls .txt .prn .csv Matlab .mat .dat ADS .sdf .tim .spw Pspice .txt .out DSO7000, MSO7000 Series DSO6000,MSO6000 Series

5000 Series

Infi niium (8000, 80000, 548xx) Series 546xx Series

General Specifi cations General specifi cations Power supply 100 V to 240 V ~, 50-60 Hz

100 V to 127 V ~, 50-400 Hz

Power consumption 180 W max. Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 ºC Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Storage temp. -40 °C to 70 °C Stored states 4 named user confi gurations and factory default Power on state Default or last state Interface 2 x USB 2.0 standard A, 1 x USB 2.0 standard B, GPIB and LAN 10/100 Programming language SCPI-1997 IEEE-488.2 Dimensions (WxHxD) Bench top Rack mount 439 mm x 108 mm x 456 mm 428 mm x 89 mm x 439 mm Weight 8 kg Safety designed to IEC61010-1 UL61010 CSA22.2 61010.1 certifi ed EMC tested to IEC61326 Warm up time 30 min. Calibration interval 1 year recommended Warranty 1 year standard Cooling requirements: When operating the 81150A choose a location that provides at least 80 mm of clearance at rear, and at least 30mm of clearance at each side.

Pulse Square Sine Ramp Noise Arb DC Advanced mode: off Y Y Y Y Y Y N Advanced mode: burst Y Y Y Y N Y N Advanced mode: Modulation AM N N N N N N N FM N N N N N N N PM N N N N N N N FSK N N N N N N N PWM N N N N N N N Advanced mode: sweep N Y Y Y N Y N Internally triggered or externally triggered Pulse Square Sine Ramp Noise Arb DC Advanced mode: off Y Y Y Y Y Y N Advanced mode: burst Y Y Y Y N Y N Advanced mode: Modulation AM N N N N N N N FM N N N N N N N PM N N N N N N N FSK N N N N N N N PWM N N N N N N N Advanced mode: sweep N Y Y Y N Y N Available Modes of Operation Continuous Pulse Square Sine Ramp Noise Arb DC Advanced mode: off Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Advanced mode: burst Y Y Y Y N Y N Advanced mode: Modulation AM N Y Y Y N Y N FM N Y Y Y N Y N PM N Y Y Y N Y N FSK N Y Y Y N Y N PWM Y N N N N N N Advanced mode: sweep N Y Y Y N Y N

Ordering Information Agilent 81150A #001 1-channel pulse function arbitrary noise generator #002 2-channel pulse function arbitrary noise generator #1A7

1 ISO17025 calibration documents

#1A61 Z540 calibration documents #PAT Licence for Pattern Generator 1. Available for following specifi cations: Level, frequency, harmonic distortion, variable delay accuracy Accessories included

• Certificate of calibration
• Local power cord
• USB cable
• Agilent automation ready CD (Agilent I/O Library, IVI-COM driver)
• Product CD (data sheet, user guide, getting started guide, 81150 IntuiLink Waveform Editor Software, examples for remote access) Optional accessories #DOC Printed documentation. Includes printed getting started guide and printed user guide #1CP Rack mount kit #R1280A Additional 2-years warranty (3-years total) Upgrades for 81150A 81150AU #PAT License for Pattern Generator #DOC printed documentation

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