Matching the output impedance to the load is important for an accurate signal output. Firmware can be updated by USB or over the network using the Keysight Basic Firmware Update Utility, I used the network utility without issue followed by activating the Self Test feature to validate all was good. Settings can be saved internally, on USB or to Pathwave BenchVue Function Generator software. This is clear however can be missed, and I found myself making changes to the incorrect channel occasionally. It is important to observe which channel is highlighted active when changing settings by looking at the color of the box around the channel’s settings window.

Changing between the two views is not initiative and I happened to stumble on this in the manual - press setup twice to flip. You can view one channel’s detailed settings or a summarized view of both channels. It is nice to have the large screen and it properly matches the series, however there are fewer settings to display on a waveform generator and the screen can appear sparsely populated at times. The EDU33212A Waveform Generator continues the common characteristics the Keysight Smart Bench Essentials and has an easy to use interface, standard 7” screen, and pop-up help wherever you need.

Key Specifications and comparison of the Keysight EDU33212A to the 33622A and competitive education packages 16-bit arbitrary waveform capability with 8 M samples memory per channel.Includes the Essentials 7-inch color display and form factor.The EDU33212A is dual channel 20MHz with arbitrary waveform capabilities and benefits from functions and features found in Keysight’s top waveform generators: The EDU33212A is easy for students to use and get started, however has many advanced features that can fine tune any waveform. The Keysight EDU33212A Waveform Generator adds advanced signal generation to the Keysight Smart Bench Essentials series.

EDU33212A Waveform Generator Review - John Porter

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