Agilent Technologies, Inc. E8257D

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
• Industrys best SSB phase noise with Option UNY: -143 dBc/Hz (typ) for a 1 GHz signal at 10 kHz offset

Modulation

• AM, FM, M, 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

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 textremely 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, M, and pulse modulation to your test signal

Customize the PSG to meet your needs

Generate continuous wave (CW) signals for LO substitution or swept stimulus response analysis. Optionally add AM, FM, M 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.