Agilent 81150A Data Sheet

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Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator

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Version 1.02

A high precision pulse generator enhanced with versatile signal
generation, modulation and distortion capabilities for:

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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

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Integrated into one instrument to minimize cabling, space and

test time.

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When signal fi delity matters — test with confi dence.

Accurate and accelerated insight into your device
through ideal and real-world signals.

The 81150A
Pulse Function Arbitrary
Noise Generator at a Glance

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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

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of 26 days

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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

FM, AM, PM, PWM, FSK modulation capabilities

1 or 2 channel, coupled and uncoupled

Differential outputs

Two selectable output amplifi ers:

High bandwidth amplifi er

Amplitude: 50 mVpp to 5 Vpp; 50 Ω into 50 Ω

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100 mVpp to 10 Vpp; 50 Ω into open

Voltage window: ± 5 V; 50 Ω into 50 Ω

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± 10 V; 50 Ω into open
± 9 V; 5 Ω into 50 Ω

High voltage amplifi er

Amplitude: 100 mVpp to 10 Vpp; 50 Ω into

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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 50Ω

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± 20 V; 5 Ω into 50 Ω or 50 Ω into open

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time, width, duty cycle)

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81105A

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Glitch free change of timing, parameters (delay, frequency, transition

Programming language compatible with Agilent 81101A, 81104A,

ISO 17025 and Z540 calibration

LXI class C compliant

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Front Panel:

Couple / uncouple channels

USB 2.0A

External In

Trigger mode

Channel 2:
Trigger out
Strobe out
Differential output

Waveform type

Channel 1:
Trigger out
Strobe out
Differential output

Advanced mode

Back panel:

USB 2.0A

USB 2.0 B

10 MHz Ref In

LAN

10 MHz Ref Out

Modulation in 1, 2

GPIB

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Today‘s Challenges Require a
New Generation of Test
Instruments

You are under pressure to get products to market faster and faster, with
shrinking design schedules and increasing quality goals. The pressure is never
ending. Because differentiation means survival in the marketplace, you often
have to test unique functionality. Being confi dent in your results takes highly
adaptable and effi cient testing.

Such challenges require a new generation of test instruments, which are:

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Accurate, to test your device and not your source

Agilent’s offering

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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.

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.

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A pulse generator with precise signals for performance verifi cation

and characterization

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A function arbitrary generator

- for versatile signal generation to optimize testing

- for modulation to shape the signal the DUT needs

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A noise generator to distort signals to build up worst case scenarios.

Agilent 81150A Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator

Pulse Generator

Pulse Width = 10 ns

From Ideal

Precise

To any real-world

Noise Generator

and

Versatile

... the foundation for an accurate insight into your device

The new Agilent 81150A Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator is an
indispensable contributor to accelerate ideal and real-world testing.

3.3 V

0.0 V

Sweep Time

Period = 20 ns

Function Arbitrary

Generator

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Pulse Generator—Test your
device and not your source

81150A Channel 1 Pulse Setup

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 cycle) without dropouts or glitches. This patented, industry-lead­ing feature means continuous 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.

Set up complex measurements

Measurement using Strobe
and Trigger

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.

Gated Burst of 4

External In

Trigger Out

Strobe Out

Out

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Function Arbitrary Generator

— Stress your device to its limit

Amplitude Modulation

Frequency Shift Key Modulation

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.

Pulse Width Modulation

Frequency Sweep

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Strobe Out

Out1

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Setting Up a Measurement Using
Trigger, Strobe, Modulation and
Carrier

Con tinuous P M

Phase Deviation 180 deg.

Car rier Sin ewave 0. 04 MHz

Modulated by Sinewave 0.02 MHz

Modulation
Signa l

Tr igger Out

Strobe Out

Out

Noise Generator— Repeatable
and Stochastic Noise

Gaussian curve and distribution

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 interference 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.

Gaussian distribution

Gaussian Distribution

Genera l:
# events=n x sig ma

N # events BER

---- ------ --- --- ------ --- ­1 67% 0.33
2 97% 0.03
3 99.7% 0.003

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10

-6

-12

5 10
6 10
7 10

Normalized
Event s

mean value

sigma sigma sigma

sigma

N=1

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N=2

voltage

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Voltage Level Crest Factor

You can also select the crest factor out of 4 values — an indicator of signal
quality — using Vp/V
which you are testing. The 81150A uses the defi nition: Crest Factor = Vp/V

or Vpp/V

RMS

scales, depending on the standard to

RMS

Voltage Level Crest Factor

Voltage Level Crest Factor

Vpp

V

P

V

RMS

RMS

The result is noise that combines two extremes:

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Random and repeatable noise, for stress tests on one side

While still being suffi ciently random.

Voltage

voltage

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Connectivity

Filling the Arbitrary Memory Easily

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.

512 k memory/channel

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Measurement —
anywhere and anytime.

Channel 1:
Instrument view

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.

Web interface

Channel 2

Just decide on the waveform

Web Interface

Choose the crest factor / probability
function you need

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Modes of Operation

There are four components to the mode of operation:

Coupling between channel 1 and 2

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The two channel version has two distinct modes of operation:

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generation for both channels is based on the same clock reference, but
can be selected independently.

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advanced mode are identical for both channels. The fi x delay of
channel 1 and channel 2 is the same.

Coupling between channels

Trigger mode

Waveform type

Advanced modes

Coupling off: The two channels operate independently. Frequency

Coupling on: The frequency, trigger mode, waveform type and

Trigger modes

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The External In is not used in continuous mode.

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(rising, falling or both) generates a single waveform, burst or sweep.

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enables waveforms, bursts or sweeps. The last waveform,
burst or sweep is always completed.

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source. This can be applied for waveform, burst, or sweep.

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on the front panel or a remote command.

Trigger rate: 1 µHz to 120 MHz (external or internal)

Continuous: Continuous waveform, burst, sweep or modulation.

Externally triggered: Each active transition at the External In

Externally gated: The active level (high or low) at the External In

Internally triggered: The internal clock replaces the external trigger

Manual: This generates a single trigger. The source is either a button

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Waveform types

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Standard waveforms: Pulse, sine, square, ramp, noise, arbitrary

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sin(x)/x, cardiac and DC

Pulse Characteristics

Frequency range
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

Pulse width
Range
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er
Resolution
Accuracy

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

Overshoot 2% typ.

Predefi ned arbitrary waveforms: Exponential rise, exponential fall,

1 µHz to 120 MHz
1 µHz to 50 MHz

4.16 ns to (period - 4.16 ns)
10 ns to (period - 10 ns)
100 ps, 6 digits
± 500 ps ± 50ppm

2.5 ns to 1000 s (10% to 90%)

7.5 ns to 1000 s (10% to 90%)
100 ps, 6 digits

± 500 ps ± 50ppm

-1000 ps to +500 ps ± 50ppm

Sine Characteristics

Frequency range
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

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

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

Non-harmonic (spurious) distortion

1 µHz to 20 MHz
20 MHz to 200 MHz
200 MHz to 240 MHz

1 µHz to 120 MHz
1 µHz to 50 MHz

1Vpp 3Vpp

<-65 dBc <-62 dBc
<-62 dBc <-55 dBc
<-50 dBc <-45 dBc
<-35 dBc <-30 dBc
<-22 dBc <-17 dBc

10 Vpp

< -55 dBc
< -40 dBc
< -27 dBc

-60 dBc typ.

-55 dBc typ.

-50 dBc typ.

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SSB phase noise (10 kHz offset)

1 MHz
10 MHz
240 MHz

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-119 dBc/Hz typ.

-115 dBc/Hz typ.

-93 dBc/Hz typ.

Square Characteristics

Square Characteristics

Frequency range
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

Duty cycle
High bandwidth amplifi er

High voltage amplifi er

Resolution

Transition Time (10% to 90%)
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

Overshoot 2% typ.

1 µHz to 120 MHz
1 µHz to 50 MHz

(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

Ramp Characteristics

Noise Characteristics

Arbitrary Characteristics

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

Amplitude distribution Selectable gaussian, user defi ned

Crest factor (Peak/RMS) selectable 3.1, 4.8, 6.0, 7.0 typ.

Noise type Deterministic, triggerable

Repetition time ~26 days

Arbitrary Characteristics

Waveform length 2 points to 512k points

Sample rate
Memory
DAC

Amplitude resolution 14 bits

120 MHz typ.
40 MHz typ.

(gaussian distribution)

1 GSa/s
2 GSa/s

(1)

Frequency range 1 µHz to 120 MHz

Transition time
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

Filter bandwidth
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er

PP jitter 1 ns typ.

(1) Linear interpolation between two memory samples

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1.7 ns typ.
5 ns typ.

240 MHz typ.
80 MHz typ.

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Advanced Modes

Three advanced modes exist:

Modulation

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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

Deviation range 1 µHz to 240 MHz

1 mHz to 10 MHz
DC to 10 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

Deviation range

1 mHz to 10 MHz
DC to 10 MHz

0.0˚ to 360.0˚

Source Internal, external, channel

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FSK

FSK

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

Sweep

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

Burst

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

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Outputs

Main Outputs

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

50 mVpp to 5 Vpp
50 mVpp to 3Vpp

(1)

(1)

High voltage amplifi er
1 µHz to 50 MHz

100 mVpp to 10 Vpp

(1)

Amplitude (50 Ω into 50 Ω)
High bandwidth amplifi er
1 µHz to 120 MHz
120 MHz to 240 MHz

100 mVpp to 10 Vpp
100 mVpp to 5 Vpp

(1)

(to 9 Vpp

(1)

(2)

High voltage amplifi er
1 µHz to 50 MHz

200 mVpp to 20 Vpp

(1)

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

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Voltage window (50 Ω into open, 5 Ω into 50 Ω)
High bandwidth amplifi er
High voltage amplifi er -10 V to +10 V

(1)

-20 V to +20 V

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

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

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(-9 V to +9 V

(3)

(2)

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Clock Reference

External Reference Output

Frequency
Accuracy
Stability
Aging

10 MHz
± 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

to 5 V

pp

pp

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

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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 Outputs

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 Output 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 Out1/Trigger Out2

Output level
TTL
ECL

selectable TTL/ECL
0V / 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.

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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 synchronized 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)

Impedance 50 Ω nominal

Connector BNC, front panel

Min pulse width 4 ns typ.

Transition time (20% to 80%) 2.0 ns typ.

Selectable TTL/ECL
0 V / 2.5 V nominal

-0.85 V / -1.80 V nominal

-2 V to 2.0 V (full scale)

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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 Out1/2

Fix Delay
Advance Mode: Off, Burst
Advanced Mode: Sweep

Variable Delay

(1)

Range
Resolution
Accuracy

Delay: External In to Trigger Out1/2

Fix Delay
Advanced Mode: Off, Burst
Advanced Mode: Sweep

Delay: External In to Trigger Out1/2

Fix Delay
Advanced Mode: Off, Burst
Advanced Mode: Sweep

(3)

Jitter

366 ns typ, fi xed
350 ns typ, fi xed

Independent for Out 1, Out 2
0s to 1000s

(2)

100 ps, 6 digits
± 25 ps ± 50 ppm

366 ns typ, fi xed
350 ns typ, fi xed

366 ns typ, fi xed
350 ns typ, fi xed

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External In to Main Out 1/2
External In to Trigger Out 1/2
External In to Strobe Out 1/2

(1) Not available, if Sweep or Modulation is selected
(2) Trigger period ≥ Variable delay
(3) External In Amplitude > 500 mV. External In Transition Time <10ns.
Valid for External Triggered Pulse, Square, Sine, Ramp, Arb. External
Triggered Noise or External Triggered Sweep has peak-peak jitter of

8 ns typ.

70 ps peak-peak typ.
70 ps peak-peak typ.
70 ps peak-peak typ.

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Continuous or Internally Triggered
Timing Characteristics

Continuous or Internally triggered Timing Characteristics

Delay: Trigger Out1/2 to Main Out1/2
Fix Delay:

0 ns typ, fi xed

Coupled Mode on Timing
Characteristics

Variable Delay Out1/2
Range in continuous mode
Range in internally triggered
Resolution
Accuracy

(1)

(2)

(3)

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 Out1/2 to Strobe Out1/2
Advanced mode: Burst 0 ns typ, fi xed

(4)

Jitter
Main Out1/2 to Main Out 1/2
Trigger Out1/2 to Main Out1/2
Trigger Out1/2 to Strobe Out1/2
Trigger Out1/2 to Trigger Out1/2

(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.

35 ps peak-peak typ.
40 ps peak-peak typ.
45 ps peak-peak typ.
45 ps peak-peak typ.

Coupled Mode On Timing Characteristics

Delay: Main Out1 to Main Out2
Fix Delay

0 ns typ.

Variable Delay Out 1/2
Range in continuous mode
Range in internally triggered

(1)

(2)

(3)

Resolution
Accuracy

(1) Not available, if Sweep or Modulation is selected
(2) Advanced Mode = Off or Advanced Mode = Burst
(3) Trigger period ≥ Variable Delay

Independent for Out 1, Out 2
0 to 1 Waveform Period
0 to 1000 s
100 ps, 6 digits
± 25 ps ± 50 ppm

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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.

512 k points 2.9 s typ. 5.2 s typ. 3.7 s typ.

Download Times: Integer Comma Separated Values

USB 2.0 GPIB LAN

1 k points 220 ms typ. 200 ms typ. 220 ms typ.

8 k points 1.8 s typ. 1.6 s typ. 1.4 s typ.

64 k points 14.2s typ. 12.6 typ. 12s typ.

Download Times: Float Comma Separated Values

USB2.0 GPIB LAN

1 k points 290 ms typ. 280 ms typ. 270 ms typ.

8 k points 2.4 s typ. 2.1 s typ. 1.9 s typ

64 k points 20 s typ. 16 s typ. 15 s typ.

81150A IntuiLink Waveform Editor
Import File Formats

Import File 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

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Data Sheet

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 50ºC

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

Weight 8 kg

Safety designed to IEC61010-1

EMC tested to IEC61326

Warm up time 30 min.

Calibration interval 1 year recommended

Warranty 1 year standard

439 mm x 108 mm x 456 mm
428 mm x 89 mm x 439 mm

UL61010
CSA22.2 61010.1 certifi ed

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.

Data Sheet

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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: AM
Modulation

Advanced mode: Sweep N Y Y Y N Y N

Internally Triggered or Externally Triggered

Advanced mode: Off Y Y Y Y Y Y N

Advanced mode: Burst Y Y Y Y N Y N

Advanced mode: AM
Modulation

Advanced mode: Sweep N Y Y Y N Y N

FM

PM

FSK

PWM

FM

PM

FSK

PWM

NY YY NYN

NY YY NYN

NY YY NYN

NY YY NYN

YN NNNNN

Pulse Square Sine Ramp Noise Arb DC

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

Gated

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: AM
Modulation

Advanced mode: Sweep N Y Y Y N Y N

FM

PM

FSK

PWM

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

NN NNNNN

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Data Sheet

Ordering Information

Agilent 81150A

#001 1-channel Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator
#002 2-channel Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator

(1)

#1A7
#1A6

ISO17025 calibration documents

(1)

Z540 calibration documents

(1) Available for following specifi cations: Level, frequency, harmonic
distortion, variable delay accuracy

Accessories Included

•

•

•

•

•

Certifi cate 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)

Data Sheet

25Agilent 81150A Pulse Function Arbitrary Noise Generator

Related Literature Pub. No.

t

Pulse Pattern and 5980-0489E
Data Generators
Brochure

Agilent 81150A 5989-7718EN
Pulse Function
Arbitrary Noise
Generator
Demo Guide

Agilent 81150A 5989-7720EN
Pulse Function
Arbitrary Noise
Generator
Flyer

Agilent 81150A 5989-7860EN
Pulse Function
Arbitrary Noise
Generator
Application Booklet

www.agilent.com/find/81150

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