The BK Precision 4033 Single-Channel High-Performance Programmable Pulse Generator is a high-performance unit for testing digital systems and circuits based on TTL, CMOS, or ECL technologies. This instrument generates clean and accurate pulses up to 6 digits resolution with a repetition rate of up to 50 megahertz, variable pulse widths from 10 nanoseconds to 10 seconds, and pulse delays from 0 nanoseconds to 10 seconds. Output levels are adjustable from -10 volts to 10 volts with pulse amplitudes settable from 0.1 to 10 peak-to-peak voltage into a 50 ohms load.

All parameters, modes, and functions are programmable via the front panel or remote control commands. Additionally, the pulse generator provides selectable complementary pulse and double pulse generation in continuous, triggered, gated, and counted burst modes.

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In the external width mode, pulse period and width are determined by an externally applied signal. The pulse generator then applies transition and level parameters to this signal in order to generate the pulse. This is ideal for power supply designers in which they can use this feature to shape the width and period of the output signal to drive the power supply's FET transistors while remaining synchronized with the control circuits.

For added flexibility, variable rise and fall times can be programmed from 6 nanoseconds to 100 milliseconds. Various shapes of pulses can be obtained for applications where parameters such as linearity, switching times, or reflection times must be analyzed. Programmable rise and fall times can be used to measure operational amplifier slew rates and easily test thresholds of devices and circuits.

The BK Precision 4033 Single-Channel High-Performance Programmable Pulse Generator uses a menu-driven front panel keypad and control knob to adjust all parameters. The bright, easy-to-read display shows all relevant parameters along with a graphical representation of the output pulse. If an entered parameter is not compatible with the existing setup status, the operator will be informed by an error message.

Users can conveniently select predefined amplitude levels for TTL, ECL, and CMOS signals along with the ability to choose a custom amplitude level for specialized applications.