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8116 A Pulse Function

Test & ProbeAgilent 81xx family
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8116 A Pulse Function — Inventory photo
Fig. 018116 A Pulse FunctionInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Agilent 8116 A is a pulse/function generator.[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical4

Line
100/120/220/240 V[1]
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Line Frequency
48 - 440 Hz[1]
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Fuse
100/120 V 750 Ma[1]
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50 Mhz[2]
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Configuration & options2

Line Tolerance
+5% -10%[1]
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Power
120 Va Max[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Line100/120/220/240 V[1]
  • Line Frequency48 - 440 Hz[1]
  • Fuse100/120 V 750 Ma[1]
  • Configuration50 Mhz[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What does a pulse function instrument do?General reference — not yet source-verified

It generates controlled electrical waveforms that can be used to stimulate a circuit or component during testing.

What kind of test work is this class used for?General reference — not yet source-verified

It is used for functional checks, timing evaluation, response testing, and general signal-driven characterization.

Where is this class used in a semiconductor workflow?General reference — not yet source-verified

It is used in electrical test and probe environments, typically during characterization, validation, or troubleshooting rather than during fabrication.

How does it interact with the device under test?General reference — not yet source-verified

The instrument sends a defined output signal into the device, and the device's electrical response is then measured by other test equipment.

What makes this class different from a simple power source?General reference — not yet source-verified

Unlike a steady supply, it is designed to produce timed waveform changes so that dynamic circuit behavior can be observed.

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the 8116 A Pulse Function are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 8116 A Pulse Function are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 8116 A Pulse Function are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 8116 A Pulse Function are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 8116 A Pulse Function are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 8116 A Pulse Function is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]Inventory photo
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.

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