Keysight (Agilent) E8251A

| 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
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)





