Hewlett-Packard 8112A 50 MHz Pulse Generator

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Hewlett Packard Catalog Cost CostLow BidHigh Bidaverage
$4,775.00 (1986)
$6,000.00 (1990)
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$250.00 (+~$12 ship & Insur.) 5/27/09 #220418901879 mgoodguy (1 bid) (shows pulses on scope-w/manual on CD)
$195.50 (+~$43 ship) 6/7/09 #220423955252 comtechsurplus (3 bids $179.99 start) (passes self tests)
$161.39 (+$16 ship,handling) 6/25/09 quick_elist (11 bids $50 start) (powers up-"1.00" displayed)

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    The HP 8112A is a fully programmable 50 MHz pulse generator with 5 ns transitions and 32 Vpp (into open circuit) max output amplitude. All pulse parameters are variable including delay and double pulse spacing.

    Besides the comprehensive trigger modes, external modulation capabilities extend applicability. 3-level signals and upper level, width, period and delay-modulated signals are available. These can be combined with the trigger modes so that complex real-life signals like modulated bursts are simulated easily.

    Step response and trigger hysteresis measurements require fast transitions or sawtooth signals as obtained in the HP 8112A's linear transition mode -- either fixed 5 ns or variable from 6.5 ns. The new cosine transitions, also variable from 6.5 ns, mean that band-filtered signals are now just as simple to obtain.

    Sensitive devices are protected by programming output limits and the upper level can be controlled by the device supply, Also, constant energy or constant width can be programmed.

    Dual channel operation is feasible by operating HP 8112A's in a master/slave combination.

    For really easy operation a green button gives error-free settings. A new softkey operating concept plus detailed error recognition make the HP 8112A's powerful versatility easy to handle.

    (Above from HP 8112A Spec Sheet)