Keysight (Agilent) 8657A

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 1040 MHz |
| Output Power | -143.5 to +13 dBm |
| Modulation | AM, FM, pulse |
| Level Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (+7 to -127 dBm) |
| Frequency Resolution | 10 Hz |
| SSB Phase Noise | < -124 dBc/Hz at 520 to 1040 MHz, 20 kHz offset |
| Switching Speed | < 35 ms |
| Modulation Bandwidth | FM DC to 100 kHz, AM 20 Hz to 40 kHz |
| Timebase Aging | ±2 ppm per year (typ.) |
| Interfaces | GPIB |
| Dimensions | 425 × 133 × 574 mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg |
Keysight (Agilent) 8657A 1GHz Synthesised Signal Generator Options:
- 8657A - 001 - High Stab Timebase
- 8657A - 002 - Rf Connectors On Rear Only
- 8657A - 022 - 0.3 Gmsk Modulation
- 8657A - 908 - Rack Flange Kit
- 8657A - H60 - Pulse Modulation, Frequencies To 1040MHZ
The Keysight (Agilent) 8657A is a synthesised signal generator with a frequency range of 100kHz to 1.04GHz, amplitude range from -143.5dBm to +13dBm, and output level resolution of 0.1dB. It includes AM, FM, and optional pulse modulation with low residual FM and SSB phase noise as low as -136dBc/Hz at 20kHz offset. Designed with an all-electronic attenuator, it ensures level accuracy within ±1.0dB.
This model is ideal for in-channel and out-of-channel receiver testing, offering simultaneous AM/FM modulations and phase control, enhancing precision in characterising phase-sensitive devices.
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