HP 8133A Timing Generator, 33 MHz to 3 GHz, 1 psec

When timing is critical, the ability to characterize a digital product begins and ends with accurate edge-placement of the test signal. The HP 8133A makes an outstanding contribution through high resolution, very low jitter and very fast linear transitions.

When several channels must be stimulated at the same time in order to perform a measurement, multi-channel accessory kits allow two or three HP 8133As to be master/slaved for up to six channel operation.

To investigate pattern effects or to make rapid performance checks using eye-pattern technique with the HP 54120 series oscilloscope, the HP 8133A can be fitted with a pulse/data channel in place of the second pulse channel. This supports 32-bit patterns and the CCITT 0.151 2^23-1 prbs.

[ Features ]

Transitions typically < 60 ps
1 ps resolution, 350 fs with HP-IB
Jitter typically < 1 ps
Optional data and PRBS capabilities
Optional second pulse channel
Synchronization of up to three instruments

[ Specifications ]

Timing
 Frequency: 33.0 MHz to 3.0000 Ghz, 100 KHz resolution
 Period: 300 ps to 30.000 ns, 1 ps resolution
 Accuracy: ±0.5%, ±0.1% nominal
 Internal/External clock
 Continuous running (no trigger modes)

Pulse Channel(s)

Square Mode (50% duty cycle):
 Delay: 0.000 to 10.000 ns (- 5.000 to + 15.000 ns in Channel 1 if 
        Opt 001, 002, or 003 used)

Pulse Mode:
 Delay: No variation (- 5.000 to + 5.000 ns in Channel 1 if Opt 001,
        002, or 003 used)
 Width: 150 ps to 10.000 ns (max: period - 150 ps)
 Duty Cycle: 0.0 to 100.0%, 0 and 100% mean dc at outputs
 Accuracy: Typically 30 ps
 Delay Drift Against Delay: 50 ps
 Phase: -360.0 to +360.0°, subject to delay limits

Outputs, Channels 1 and 2 and (Trigger Output):

 Amplitude: 0.30 to 3.00 V p-p (0.5 to 1.80 V p-p)
 Level window: -2.00 to + 4.00 V ( -4.00 to +4.00 V)
 Outputs: Differential outputs, invertable (single)
 Transition times: 10% to 90% of amplitude: <100 ps, 60 ps nominal;
 20% to 80% of amplitude: <60 ps, 40 ps nominal (<100 ps)

General
 HP-IB
 Environmental
 Storage temperature: -40°C  to +70°C
 Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
 Humidity: 95% RH, 0°C to 40°C
 Power: 110-120/220-240 vrms, ±10%
        250 VA max, 47-63 Hz
 Weight:
 Net: 21.5kg (48lb)
 Shipping: 29.0kg (65lb)
 Size: 426 mmW x 145 mmH x 525 mmD
       (16.75 in x 5.7 in x 20.65 in)

HP 8133A Configuration Overview

Channel Standard Option 001 Option 002 Option 003

1 Pulse channel width OR delay Pulse channel width AND delay Pulse channel width AND delay Pulse channel width AND delay
2 None None Data channel 32-bit OR PRBS Pulse channel width OR delay

[ Ordering ]

HP 8133A	Timing Generator, 33 MHz to 3 GHz, 1 psec,
                single-channel, variable delay OR width in pulse operation
   Opt 001	variable delay AND width in Channel 1
   Opt 002	Pulse/Data Channel 2
   Opt 003	Pulse Channel 2

Note: Option 002 and Option 003 contain Option 001.
      Option 002 and Option 003 are mutually exclusive. Not retrofittable.

   Opt 1BP      Mil Std 45662A calibration with test data
   Opt UK6	Commercial calibration with test data
   Opt W30	3-year return repair service
   Opt W32	3-year calibration return service
   Opt W34	3-year standards-compliant calibration service
   Opt W50	5-year return repair service
   Opt W52	5-year calibration return service
   Opt W54	5-year standards-compliant calibration service

Accessories:
HP 1250-1462	Adapter SMA (m) to SMA (f)
HP 8120-4948	50 Ohm Cable, SMA (m-m)
HP 8710-1582	Torque Wrench, 5 in/lb
HP 8493A	Series Attentuator
HP 11667B	Power Splitter
HP 15436A	Multichannel Accessory Kit for 3 HP 8133As (additional
		HP 11667B power splitter is needed)
HP 15439A	Multichannel Accessory Kit for two HP 8133As
HP 15435A        150-ps Transition Time Converter
HP 15432A        250-ps Transition Time Converter
HP 15433A        500-ps Transition Time Converter
HP 15434A       1000-ps Transition Time Converter
HP 15438A       2000-ps Transition Time Converter

All orders include the following:
(English User's Guide 08133-91012)

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