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Keysight (Agilent)

Keysight (Agilent) E8251A

250KHz-20GHz PSG Analogue Signal Generator
250 kHz to 20 GHz Frequency Range
AM, FM, ΦM, pulse Modulation
0.01 Hz Frequency Resolution
< 15 ms (typ.) Switching Speed
step sweep, list mode Sweep Modes
Attribute Value
Frequency Range 250 kHz to 20 GHz
Modulation AM, FM, ΦM, pulse
Frequency Resolution 0.01 Hz
Switching Speed < 15 ms (typ.)
Sweep Modes step sweep, list mode
Output Power -20 to +13 dBm (depending on configuration)
SSB Phase Noise -130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (spec.)
Level Accuracy ±0.6 dB at 250 kHz to 2 GHz, ±0.8 dB at 2 to 20 GHz (spec.)
Harmonics < -55 dBc at 2 to 20 GHz (spec.)
Non-Harmonics < -80 dBc at 250 MHz to 1 GHz, > 3 kHz offset (spec.)
Timebase Aging 10 MHz, ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year
RF Output Connector 3.5 mm male or Type-N
Interfaces GPIB, LAN, RS-232
Dimensions 426 × 178 × 498 mm
Weight < 22 kg
Keysight (Agilent) E8251A 250KHz-20GHz PSG Analogue Signal Generator Options:
  • E8251A - 1E1 - Adds Output Step Attenuator For Extended Range To 鈥135 Dbm
  • E8251A - 1EA - High Rf Output Power +20 Dbm At 20 GHZ, +14 Dbm At 40 GHZ
  • E8251A - 1ED - Type-N Rf Output Connector (20 GHZ Only)
  • E8251A - UNJ - Improved Close-In Phase Noise
Calibration Form Keysight (Agilent) E8251A

Repair Form Keysight (Agilent) E8251A
Maximum file size: 40MB

The Keysight (Agilent) E8251A PSG Analogue Signal Generator offers a frequency range of 250 kHz to 20 GHz, supporting CW, AM, FM, and pulse modulation with digital sweep capabilities. It features LAN, GPIB, and RS-232 interfaces, high output power up to 20 dBm at 20 GHz, and low phase noise options enhancing measurement accuracy.

This generator ensures precise testing of high-power devices without external amplifiers, minimizes test uncertainties with +/- 0.7 dB accuracy, and accelerates development by enabling early detection of design flaws.

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Options and configurations

  • Output Power: -20 to +13 dBm (up to +20 dBm with Opt. 1EA); -135 dBm with Opt. 1E1
  • Timebase Aging: 10 MHz, ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year (±3 × 10⁻⁸ with Opt. UNJ)
  • RF Output Connector: 3.5 mm male or Type-N (Opt. 1ED)
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