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Keysight 33503A
BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro
and Basic Software
For Keysight Function/Arbitrary/Pulse Waveform Generators
and InfiniiVision Oscilloscopes
Data Sheet

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Create Custom Waveforms Faster
Fast and easy analysis tools for more insight
–– Standard waveform library provides quick access to common signals (DC, half-sine, noise,
sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, exponential)
–– Comprehensive library of built-in signals provides fast, easy access to complex signals
–– Free-hand, point and line-draw modes to create custom shapes
–– Equation editor enables creation of waveforms with exact polynomials
–– Advanced math functions provide additional flexibility for more complex signals
–– Sequencing editor to build and arrange composite waveforms for design optimization
–– Filtering and windowing functions allow smooth transitions between waveforms
–– Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) capability enables viewing of signal frequency characteristics
–– Complimentary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) curves enables viewing of signal
power characteristics

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Fast, Efficient Custom Waveform Creation
The Keysight 33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro is the first full-featured waveform
creation software for waveform generators. The software enables engineers to take full
advantage of Keysight signal generation capabilities and makes custom waveform creation fast
and simple. It is ideal for R&D engineers characterizing new designs and test system engineers
validating production units.
BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro is a Microsoft Windows-based program that provides easyto-use creation tools, such as an equation editor, waveform math and drawing tools, which can
be used to create custom signals. It features a standard function library, waveform sequencer;
as well as filters and windowing functions that allow you to easily modify and further refine your
waveform. A library of built-in signals supports fast creation of more complex waveforms such
as multi-tone, serial data, trapezoid and Gaussian.
With BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro, you gain access to advanced signal creation and editing
capabilities, without requiring hours of programming. The result is quicker, easier creation of
custom waveforms, coupled with deeper analysis insight into your signals.

Download Keysight’s free 30-day trial version and create custom
waveforms faster
The free 30-day demo version of the BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software is the fully
functional Pro version. After the 30-day trial period the full version of the software will revert to
the basic free version. If you choose to continue to utilize the full Pro version, you may purchase
a license to retain the Pro version’s full functionality and benefits.
For more information and to download your free copy today visit:
www.keysight.com/find/33503

Key applications
–– Electronic controls, baseband wire less communications
–– Linear amplifiers, DC brushless motors, switching power supplies
–– Medical devices, digital audio
–– Clock signals, modulation source

Waveform
Builder Pro
Direct link or USB drive,
CSV or ARB file

Waveform
Builder Basic

Embedded basic
waveform editor

MATLAB, Excel
and others

Oscilloscope
waveforms
USB drive, CSV file

Figure 1. Multiple methods to create and import waveforms into the new 33500B and 33600A Series
Trueform waveform generators.

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Exceptional Functionality
The BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software features a range of functionality designed to make common and custom waveform
creation a fast and simple process. This functionality is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1. 33503A BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro and Basic version functionality.
Category
Waveform types
Basic waveforms

Advance waveforms (Pro version only)

Description
DC
Sine
Triangle
Square (with transition)
Pulse (with transition)
Ramp
Noise
Half-sine
Line
Exponential rise
Exponential fall
Noise
Sinc
Sweep
Multi-tone
Lorentz
Stair step
Haversine
Gaussian
Logarithmic
Trapezoid
Serial data
Damped oscillation
Distorted sine
Surge pulse

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Single-channel waveform
View

Edit

Math

Dual-channel waveforms (Pro version only)
View

Edit

Math

Segment markers
X and Y cursors
Pin cursors
Multi-level undo/redo for all basic waveform editing operations
Paste options such as at beginning, end, cursor, or replacement selection
Copy/paste options with excel sheet
Copy/paste options with text file
Insert options such as at beginning, end, cursor, or replacement selection
Edit/add/remove waveform points via table
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Math operation with waveform library
Math operation with constants
Math operation with clipboard
Division by constant
Segment markers
X and Y cursors
Pin cursors
Blinking cursor
Multi-level undo/redo for all basic waveform editing operations
Paste options such as at beginning, end, cursor, or replacement selection
Copy/paste options with Excel sheet
Copy/paste options with text file
Insert options such as at beginning, end, cursor, or replacement selection
Edit/add/remove waveform points via table
Synchronize and un-synchronize editing of dual-channel waveform
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Math operation with waveform library
Math operation with constants
Math operation with clipboard

Sequencing (Pro version only)

Waveform generators that support sequencing

Drag/drop sequence thumbnails
Sequence editing via grid
Simple undo/redo support
Samples information
Time duration
Scrolling
Repeat
Create and save sequence
Send and play sequence

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Common math operations (Single and dual-channel)
Math
Clip
Absolute
Invert
Mirror
Resize
Shift/rotate -> horizontal
Normalize waveform
Trim
Scale
Re-sampling of waveform (sinc, linear, add points with zero amplitude)
Filters (Pro version only)
Low pass (F)
High pass (F)
Band pass (F,F)
Low pass (second order) (F)
Raised cosine
Root-raised cosine
Butterworth
Chebyshev
Bessel
Elliptical
User FIR (16 coefficients)
Windowing (Pro version only)
Hann
Hamming
Rectangular (uniform)
Triangular
Smooth (circular)
Gaussian
Blackman
Flat top
Equation editor
Build equations to create more advanced waveforms
Arithmetic operators
+ , — , *, / , x^y, ( , )
Function library
ABS, ARCTAN, COS, EXP, FACT, LN, NOISE (uniform), NOISE (normal), POINT, SIN, SQRT, STEP,
TAN
View operations
View
View individual data points/connect dots
Panoramic view
Time scale
Scrolling
Flexibility in editing the application display properties
View FFT of waveform
View CCDF of waveform
View constellation (X vs. Y) of waveform
Edit
Set total samples/total time duration/sampling rate
Freehand draw
Line draw
Point draw (with interpolation as linear, smooth, staircase)
Zooming
Horizontal zoom
Vertical zoom
Area zoom
Zoom out
Zoom with mouse wheel

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Waveform Creation Examples

Figure 2.
Arbitrary Waveform Sequences: Use the Waveform Sequence Tool
to create longer custom waveforms by linking multiple waveforms
together.

Figure 3.
Multi-tone Signals: Use the Multi-tone Segment Tool to create a
multi-tone signal, up to 64 tones, to analyze a communications
device.

Figure 4.
Serial Data Stream: Use the Serial Data Segment Tool to create a
digital bit stream to simulate the data flow of a serial link in your
device.

Figure 5.
Equation Editor: Use the Equation Editor Tool to create more
advanced waveforms by writing equations that simulate your
specific applications.

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Comparing BenchLink Waveform Builder Basic and Waveform Builder Pro
Table 2. Functionality comparison between BenchLink Waveform Builder
Pro versus Basic
Features
Basic waveform library
Cut, copy, paste with Excel
Waveform math
Free hand
Line draw
Advanced waveform library
Equation editor
Point draw
FFT, CCDF, and constellation diagram
Filters
Windowing functions
Dual-channel operation

Waveform Builder Basic
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Waveform Builder Pro
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Supported waveform generators and oscilloscopes
The BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software supports the following Keysight waveform
generators:
–– 33210A, 33220A, 33250A function/arbitrary waveform generators
–– 33500 Series, 33600 Series waveform generators
–– 81150A, 81160A, 81180A pulse/function/arbitrary noise generators
–– M8190A arbitrary waveform generator
–– 2000 X-Series
–– DSO/MSO-X InfiniiVision 3000, 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes
–– 3000 T-Series
–– U2761A USB modular function generator

Compatible software
Keysight’s BenchVue software can be used with Waveform Builder Pro software. Create signals
using Waveform Builder Pro, then use BenchVue to control the waveform generator signal
outputs, modulation, and other parameters. These two software tools are built to work together
for a more complete solution for controlling your waveform generator 1.

1.

BenchVue has different supported instrument models than Waveform Builder Pro. Please see
www.keysight.com/find/BenchVueInstruments for the latest list of BenchVue supported instruments.

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Comparing BenchLink Waveform Builder Basic and Waveform Builder Pro
(Continued)
Instrument connectivity
–– Keysight I/O support
–– National instruments I/O support

Supported interfaces
–– USB
–– LAN
–– GPIB

File operations for signal and dual channel waveforms (both open and
save files)
File format:
–– IntuiLink (.wvf)
–– CSV (.csv)
–– Binary
–– Text (.txt)
–– 33500 Series ASCII (.arb)
–– 33500 Series binary (.barb)
–– 33500 Series sequence (.seq)
–– 33600 Series ASCII (.arb)
–– 33600 Series binary (.barb)
–– 33600 Series sequece (.seq)
–– 81100 Series sequence (.dseq)
–– Dual-channel operation

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System and Ordering Information
System and installation requirements
System
Operating system
Processor
RAM
Disk space
Display
PC administrator access
Keysight IO Libraries version 17.2
or later installed on your machine
33521A, 33522A models

Installation requirements
Windows 7 Pro, Windows Vista (64- and 32-bit)
Recommend Intel CORETM, Minimum Pentium 5
Recommend 3 GB or greater
Recommend 300 MB, min 200 MB
1024 x 768 resolution, 256 colors
Must login PC with a user password or have administrative access
(soft-ware does not run in “guest mode”)
The IO libraries are included with instrument on CD or can be
downloaded from the ADN web site: www.keysight.com/find/adn
Firmware revision 1.12 or greater

Ordering options and licensing information
Model number
33503A
1.
2.

Product name
BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro software

Order the software and download directly from the Keysight web site for immediate use.
Order CD containing the software from the Keysight web site and it will be shipped to
you.

To order your copy or download a free 30-day trial version and start gaining insights into your
measurements today, visit www.keysight.com/find/33503.
The free 30-day demo version of the BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software is the fully
functional Pro version. After the 30-day trial period the full version of the software will revert to
the basic free version. If you choose to continue to utilize the full Pro version, you may purchase
a license and retain the Pro version’s full functionality and benefits.

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