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Keysight (Agilent) E8257D

PSG CW and Analog Signal Generator, 250KHz - (up to 67GHz)
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Description

Industry's Best Performance up to 67 GHz

The E8257D PSG analog signal generator delivers industry-leading output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance up to 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz). The PSG analog signal generator's high output power and superior level accuracy often eliminates the need of an external amplifier for testing high power devices and minimizes test uncertainty to identify errors early in the design process. The world-class phase noise performance (typically -126 dBc/Hz @ 10 GHz carrier and 10 kHz offset) is ideal for local oscillator, low jitter clock substitution and adjacent channel selectivity tests. When testing advanced RF & microwave radar, communications, and control systems, the PSG analog signal generator delivers the performance you demand.

Modular Microwave Signal Generator Platform – Optionally Add AM, FM, ØM, and/or Pulse

Generate continuous wave (CW) signals for LO substitution or swept stimulus response analysis. Optionally add AM, FM, ØM and/or pulse modulation to accurately characterize RF and microwave components and devices. Many performance enhancement options are also available to configure the signal generator to meet your specific test requirements. Tailor the PSG for today's RF and microwave test applications and easily upgrade in the future as your needs change.

Signal Characteristics

  • 250 kHz to 20, 31.8, 40, 50 or 67 GHz, operational to 70 GHz (.001 Hz resolution), and 10 MHz to 20 GHz (Option 521 only)
  • Extendable to 75, 90, 110, 140, 170, 220, 325, or 500 GHz - Millimeter-wave source modules
  • +23 dBm @ 20 GHz, +17dBm @ 40 GHz, +14 dBm @ 67 GHz output power (typ); > +30 dBm (typ) with Option 521.
  • Industry’s best SSB phase noise with Option UNY: -143 dBc/Hz (typ) for a 1 GHz signal at 10 kHz offset

Modulation

  • AM, FM, ØM, pulse, and scan
  • Typical 6 ns rise/fall times and 20 ns pulse width
  • Dual internal function generators: sine, square, triangular, ramp, and noise

Sweep

  • Step, list, and ramp sweep (frequency and power)
  • Source control using PSA Series Option 215
  • Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzer code compatible

Automation and Communication Interface

  • 10BaseT LAN and GPIB
  • SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
  • Backwards compatible with all PSG signal generators
List of Options
004 Upgraded Processor
007 Analog ramp sweep
008 Removable flash memory
030 Best Value Bundle Discount: Includes Options 1EH, 1EU, UNW
0BV Service Documentation, Component Level
0BW Printed Copy of the Assembly-Level Service Guide
1A7 PSG Series ISO 17025 compliant calibration with test data
1CM Rackmount flange kit
1CN Front handle kit
1CP Rackmount flange with front handle kit
1E1 Step attenuator
1EA High RF output power +17dbm (S/N 5110 and older)
1ED Type-N (f) RF output connector
1EH Improved harmonics below 2 GHz
1EM Moves all front panel connectors to the rear panel
1EU High output power + 30 dbm (S/N: > 5110)
1EZ Extended Support Life of 5 to 10 years after product discontinuance
1SM Scan modulation
2E1 Adds a step attenuator for SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928.
2EH Adds improved harmonics below 2 GHz for units with Option 1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928.
2EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less than 4928 without Option 1EA.
2NW Adds narrow pulse modulation for units with Option 1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928.
2NX Adds ultra-low phase noise performance for SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928.
3EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less than 4928 with option 1EA.
520 250 kHz to 20 GHz
521 10 MHz to 20 GHz, Ultrahigh output power
532 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz
540 250 kHz to 40 GHz
550 250 kHz to 50 GHz
567 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 67 GHz
707 Standard adapter set, 3.5mm F to 3.5mm F
708 Standard adapter set, type-N M to 3.5mm F
709 Standard adapter set, 2.4 mm
710 Standard adapter set, 1.85mm F to 1.85mm F
881 Analog Modulation Suite - includes step attenuator, AM, FM, phase modulation, scan modulation, low frequency generator and narrow pulse modulation
A6J PSG Series ANSI Z540 compliant calibration with test data
AB1 Korea Quick Users Guide (Korean localization)
AB2 China Quick Users Guide (Chinese localization)
ABA Printed Copy of the English Documentation Set
ABD Germany Quick Users Guide (German localization)
ABE Spain Quick Users Guide (Spanish localization)
ABF France Quick Users Guide (French localization)
ABJ Japan Quick Users Guide (Japanese localization)
ABZ Italy Quick Users Guide (Italian localization)
AMG
C09 Moves all connectors to rear panel except RF OUTPUT Connector
CD1 CD-ROM Containing the English Documentation Set
H1G Add 1GHz external phase reference
H1K 100 kHz frequency extension
H1S Add 1 GHz external frequency reference to improve spectral purity
H20 20 dBm maximum RF output power for CW frequencies 3.2 GHz to 20 GHz, at temperature of 25degC, for instruments with opts 520,1EA,1E1
H23 +23 dbm power output for frequencies 9GHz, 25degC, option 520,1EA,1E1
H30 Add internal mixer for up conversion in the 20 to 40 GHz Models
H42 Provides a unique firmware revision and Preset condition
H43 US Air Force TISS program
H44 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 43.5 GHz
H5K Provides inverted EXT1 input with 5000-ohm input impedance instead of 600 ohms
H60 Add internal mixer for up conversion in the 40 to 67 GHz Models
H65 Provides M9D-2065LNV mixer with two 2.4mm F connections on rear panel. RF 65GHz, LO 30GHz with doubler, 22GHz IF
HA1 Improved Phase Noise performance for AFMETCAL
HA2 Specified integrate phase noise for CW at 8.5GHz with offset from 10Hz to 1MHz
HA7 Provides plots of phase noise at 16GHz and 18GHz, and a plot of 2nd harmonics
HAR Improved Phase Noise Below 500 MHz
HCC Provides 250MHz - 10GHz In and Out on the rear panel
HE1 AFMETCAL SSG special
HEU High output power for frequency below 3.2 GHz
HNS Narrow pulse modulation to 31.8 GHz
HSM Add Scan Modulation
HY2 Enhanced Ultra Low Phase Noise Level 2
K45 24 inch rack mount slide kit with flange and brackets
R-50C-011-3 Agilent Calibration - 3 years
R-50C-011-5 Agilent Calibration - 5 years
R-50C-016-3 ISO 17025 Compliant Calibration - 3 years
R-50C-016-5 ISO 17025 Compliant Calibration - 5 years
R-50C-021-3 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration - 3 years
R-50C-021-5 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration - 5 years
R-51B-001-3C Return to Agilent Warranty - 3 years
R-51B-001-5C Return to Agilent Warranty - 5 years
R-51B-001-C Return to Agilent Warranty - 1 year
R-52A-001-3 3 Year Calibration License (Commercial)
R-52A-001-L Lifetime Calibration License (Commercial)
R-52A-002-3 3 Year Calibration License (Z540/17025)
R-52A-002-L Lifetime Calibration License (Z540/17025)
R2C Core Instrument Firmware Enhancements
RMKT Agilent Refurbished Product (Do Not Use - Certiprime Option)
S03 Oleson Microwave Labs model S03MS-AG 220 - 325 GHz mm source module @ -25 dBm
S05 Oleson Microwave Labs model S05MS-AG 140 - 220 GHz mm source module @ -12dBm
S06 Oleson Microwave Labs model S06MS-AG 110 - 170 GHz mm source module @ -6dBm
S08 Oleson Microwave Labs model S08MS-AG 90 - 140 GHz mm source module @ -2 dBm
S10 Oleson Microwave Labs model S10MS-AG 75 - 110 GHz mm source module @ +5dBm
S12 Oleson Microwave Labs model S12MS-AG 60 - 90 GHz mm source module @ +6dBm
S15 Oleson Microwave Labs model S15MS-AG 50 - 75 GHz mm source module @ +8dBm
U01 8643A/8644B Programming language capability and bi-directional sweep.F/W C.06.10 or higher
U02 Aeroflex 2040 progamming capability F/W C.06.15 or higher
U04 8664A/8665A/8665B programming capability F/W C.60.20 or higher
UK6 Commercial calibration certificate and test data
UN5 Standard output power
UNC Standard connector ( 3.5 mm )
UND Internal dual arbitrary waveform generator
UNE Standard connector, 1.85 mm
UNF No pulse modulation
UNG No AM, FM, and phase modulation
UNM Standard Front and Rear Panel Connector Configuration
UNN No step attenuator
UNP Standard spectral purity
UNR Enhanced phase noise
UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output
UNU Pulse modulation
UNW Narrow pulse modulation
UNX Ultra-low phase noise performance
UNY Enhanced ultra low phase noise
Specifications & Attributes (Signal Gen/Synthesizers/Sweepers)
Form Factor
Benchtop
Rackmount ( /K45 )
Frequency
2 GHz ( /2EH )
20 GHz ( /521 )
250 KHz - 20 GHz ( /520 )
250 KHz - 31.8 GHz ( /532 )
250 KHz - 40 GHz ( /540 )
250 KHz - 43.5 GHz ( /H44 )
250 KHz - 50 GHz ( /550 )
250 KHz - 67 GHz
Modulation
AM ( /881 )
FM ( /881 )
IF ( /H65 )
Phase ( /881 /UNT )
Pulse ( /UNW )
Scan ( /881 )
Type
Analog ( /007 )
Digital
Microwave ( /S03 )
RF ( /H20 )

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