Keysight / Agilent E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator
The Keysight E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator stands at the forefront of signal generation technology, delivering unparalleled output power, precise level accuracy, and exceptional phase noise performance across a frequency range that extends up to 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz). This powerful instrument is engineered to streamline the testing of high-power devices, often eliminating the need for external amplifiers and significantly reducing test uncertainties, thereby facilitating error identification during the design phase.
With world-class phase noise performance, typically rated at -116 dBc/Hz at a 10 GHz carrier frequency and a 10 kHz offset, the E8257D is adept for various applications, including local oscillator, low jitter clock substitution, and adjacent channel selectivity tests. This versatile signal generator is a perfect choice for testing advanced RF and microwave radar, communications, and control systems, ensuring the performance you demand when it matters most.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Broad Frequency Range Selection: Options ranging from 250 kHz to 20, 31.8, 40, 50, or 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz) with 0.001 Hz resolution.
- High Output Power: Typical performance of +23 dBm at 20 GHz, +17 dBm at 40 GHz, and +14 dBm at 67 GHz, accompanied by excellent level accuracy.
- World-Class SSB Phase Noise: Features Agilent's ultra-low phase noise option for superior performance with option UNX.
- Flexible Analog Modulation Formats: Supports AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse for detailed characterization of RF and microwave components.
- Dual Internal Function Generators: Generates sine, square, triangular, ramp, and noise waveforms, enhancing testing capabilities.
- Easy Frequency Extension: Capable of extending frequency up to 325 GHz using OML, Inc. AG Series mm-wave modules.
- Narrow Pulse Modulation: Offers typical 8 ns rise/fall times and 20 ns pulse width across 10 MHz to 67 GHz.
- Multiple High Rate Sweep Modes: Features digital step/list sweep and analog ramp sweep, compatible with Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer.
- External Control Capability: Allows scalar network analysis when integrated with any PSA Series spectrum analyzer offering external source control.
- Backwards Compatibility: Maintains the same form factor and is 100% code compatible with earlier generations of PSG signal generators.
- Connectivity: Equipped with 10BaseT LAN and GPIB for enhanced communication.
- Drivers: Supports SCPI and IVI-COM drivers for seamless automation.
Frequency Option Selection:
- Option 520: Frequency range from 250 kHz to 20 GHz.
- Option 532: Frequency range from 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz.
- Option 540: Frequency range from 250 kHz to 40 GHz.
- Option 550: Frequency range from 250 kHz to 50 GHz.
- Option 567: Frequency range from 250 kHz to 67 GHz.
