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FG33531A Features and Specifications
1 channel
100 MHz Maximum frequency
7-inch color display for parameter setup, signal viewing, and editing
Jitter of less than 50 ps
Total harmonic distortion of less than 0.06%
Six built-in modulation types and 17 popular waveforms to simulate typical applications for testing
16-bit arbitrary waveform capability with memory of up to 16 MSa per channel
Standard with USB and LAN connectivity
Built-in USB memory port
Supports operation using SCPI language, IVI driver, and web browser
Seamlessly replay signals:
Import a CSV file (up to 3.5 MB) from various brands of oscilloscopes
Convert signals into ARB format
Smart import can recognize and extract the waveform traces

FG33531A Overview
Advance your basic bench with a Smart Bench Essential (SBE) Plus instrument. The FG33531A function and arbitrary waveform generator features a single channel with frequencies up to 100 MHz, offering essential signals and capabilities such as modulation, sweep, and burst functions. Its intuitive front-panel interface ensures smooth navigation, allowing you to efficiently adjust and monitor settings. Trueform technology accurately replicates each waveform point, supporting up to 8 Mega Samples (MSa) memory and a 320 MSa/s maximum sampling rate. In addition, a higher memory upgrade option of 16 MSa is available. Simplify waveform creation and editing with Keysight BenchVue software and BenchLink Waveform Builder, designed to streamline even the most complex waveform designs.
Trueform Waveform Technology
Engineers with demanding specifications often face limitations with DDS technology or must invest significantly more in a high-end, point-per-clock waveform generator. Keysight’s Trueform technology provides a solution by combining the advantages of both DDS and point-per-clock architectures while eliminating their drawbacks. Utilizing an exclusive digital sampling method, Trueform technology delivers enhanced performance compared to competing DDS-based products.
Modulation and Built-in Waveforms
The FG33531 offers a range of fundamental waveforms along with seventeen pre-installed arbitrary waveforms. These include sine, square, ramp, triangle, pulse, PRBS, DC, Gaussian noise, and more. Also supported are specialized waveforms such as cardiac, exponential rise and fall, Gaussian pulse, haversine, Lorentz, D-Lorentz, negative ramp, and sinc. In addition, the device features six built-in analog and digital modulation types, including Amplitude Modulation (AM), Frequency Modulation (FM), Phase Modulation (PM), Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK), Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK), and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
Keysight's BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software enables the creation of custom waveform sequences, whether designing from the ground up or merging multiple common segments using its advanced editing tools. With this software, users can generate complex, extended waveforms to replicate various signals or scenarios. To maximize the capabilities of the FG33530 Series, the 33503B software can be purchased separately.


FG33531A Front Panel Features
Color display for fast, simple setup and monitoring
Function keys
Soft keys
Numeric keypad
Knob and cursor arrows
Output channels and controls are color-coded to display
Sync / trigger output
External triggering / gate / FSK / burst
CAL port
USB communication port
Power switch

FG33531A Rear Panel Features
Kensington lock
USB interface connector
LAN interface connector
AC line power
Keysight's FG33530 Series
The Keysight FG33530 Series function and arbitrary waveform generators feature two models delivering frequencies up to 100 MHz and include key features such as modulation, sweep, and burst functions. Their user-friendly front-panel interface enables smooth navigation, making it easy to configure and monitor settings efficiently. With Trueform technology, each waveform point is accurately reproduced, providing a record length of up to 16 Mega Samples (MSa) per channel.
Model and options | FG33531A | FG33532A | |
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Maximum frequency | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | |
Number of channels | 1 | 2 |
Smart Bench Essentials Plus Family
By offering a complete portfolio of instruments with a common user interface and software, Smart Bench Essentials Plus are purpose-built solutions that work seamlessly together to support quality, performance, and productivity on your workbench.
Characterize your device with an elevated set of basic instruments: dc power supply, waveform / function generator, digital multimeter, and oscilloscope:
FG33531A or FG33532A Function / Arbitrary Waveform Generators
DM34460A or DM34461A Digital Multimeter
HD304MSO Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
E36441A DC Power Supply
Trust the accuracy of your results with proven pro-level technologies that deliver precision and reliability.
Rely on quality, stability, and safety with test instruments that meet and exceed industry and safety standards.
Uncover insights quickly with integrated productivity tools, including built-in graphical charting tools.
The SBE family of instruments enhanced performance meets the growing demands of general electronics development in consumer, automotive, healthcare, and semiconductor industries.
*Compared to Keysight's Education products, Smart Bench Essentials Plus offers:
10 times more digital multimeter resolution
5 times more waveform generator bandwidth
4 times more power supply capacity
64 times more oscilloscope vertical resolution

What's in the Box
FG33531A Waveform generator
AC power cord (based on destination country)