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Keysight (formerly Agilent T&M) E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 67 GHz

Manufacturer Keysight (formerly Agilent T&M)

Description

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.

Address your toughest signal requirements with the metrology-grade analog PSG

  • Test high-power devices and overcome test system losses with options capable of generating more than 1 W (+30 dBm) of output power
  • Meet test system needs across a wide range–available in 20, 31.8, 40, 50, and 67 GHz models with frequency extender modules to cover up to 1.1 THz
  • Address the demanding needs of Doppler radar, ADC, and receiver-blocking tests with extremely low phase noise: -91 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset and -126 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (10 GHz)
  • Thoroughly characterize devices and circuits by adding AM, FM, ΦM, and pulse modulation to your test signal

Key Features & Specifications

Signal characteristics

  • 100 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, 500, 750 GHz or 1.1 THz–millimeter-wave source modules
  • +26 dBm @ 20 GHz, +17 dBm @ 40 GHz, +14 dBm @ 67 GHz output power,  >+30 dBm @ 6 GHz 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
  • Keysight 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

Options (included)

E8257D-007 Analog ramp sweep
E8257D-1EA High output power
E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator
E8257D-520 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 20 GHz
E8257D-UNR Enhanced Phase Noise Performance
E8257D-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output
E8257D-UNU Pulse modulation

Calibration

Standard calibration with a 1-year Return-to-Keysight warranty included. Please contact us for additional calibration service prices.

Additional information

Model Number

E8257D-007-1EA-1E1-520-UNR-UNT-UNU

NIST-Traceable Calibrations

Standard Calibration Price (without data): Request a Quote
ANSI Z540 Calibration Price (with as-found & as-left data): Request a Quote
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Calibration Price (with data & uncertainties): Request a Quote
ANSI Z540.3 with data & uncertainties and Guardbanding: Request a Quote
Test & Measurement Equipment Repair Services: Request a Quote



 

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