Keysight (Agilent) E8247C

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Modulation | without (CW only) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Switching Speed | < 12 ms (typ.) |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, RS-232 |
| Output Power | -20 to +13 dBm (depending on configuration) |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.6 dB at 250 kHz to 2 GHz, ±0.8 dB at 2 to 20 GHz (spec.) |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode, ramp sweep |
| Timebase Aging | 10 MHz, ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year |
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm male; 2.4 mm male (depending on configuration) |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| E8247C-520 | 250 kHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8247C-540 | 250 kHz to 40 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight Technologies E8247C-520 Options:
- 33611A - (Base Model) - 80 MHz, 1-channel Trueform Waveform Generator
- 33612A - (Base Model) - 80 MHz, 2-channel Trueform Waveform Generator
- 33621A - (Base Model) - 120 MHz, 1-channel Trueform Waveform Generator
- 33622A - (Base Model) - 120 MHz, 2-channel Trueform Waveform Generator
- 33600A Series - MEM - Increases arbitrary waveform memory from 4 MSa/channel to 64 MSa/channel
- 33600A Series - IQP - Baseband IQ Player with adjustments (only available on 33612A, 33622A)
- 33600A Series - SEC - Security features with NISPOM and file security
- 33600A Series - OCX - OCXO high-stability timebase for improved stability, jitter, and phase noise
- 33600A Series - 336BW1U - Upgrade: Increase bandwidth to 120 MHz (1-channel models)
- 33600A Series - 336BW2U - Upgrade: Increase bandwidth to 120 MHz (2-channel models)
- 33600A Series - 336MEM1U - Upgrade: Increase arb memory to 64 MSa per channel (1-channel models)
- 33600A Series - 336MEM2U - Upgrade: Increase arb memory to 64 MSa per channel (2-channel models)
- 33600A Series - 336SECU - Upgrade: Add NISPOM and file security
- 33600A Series - 336IQPU - Upgrade: Add IQ baseband signal player to 2-channel arb
- 33600A Series - 33600U-OCX - Upgrade: Add high-stability timebase (must return to Keysight)
- 33600A Series - 3446GPBU - Upgrade: Add GPIB (customer installable)
The Keysight (Agilent) E8247C-520 is a high-purity CW signal generator that spans 250 kHz to 20 GHz, with optional extension to 40 GHz. It provides exceptional level accuracy and ultra-low phase noise, making it ideal for precision applications. With output power from –135 dBm to +20 dBm standard, and up to +24 dBm optionally, it supports analog ramp, digital step, and list sweep modes with 1 mHz resolution.
This model suits advanced testing environments requiring low jitter, high power, and fine frequency resolution for sensitive systems.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 20 GHz (Opt. 520)
- Output Power: -20 to +13 dBm (Opt. 520), +9 dBm (Opt. 540); up to +20 dBm with Opt. 1EA; -135 dBm with Opt. 1E1
- Sweep Modes: step sweep, list mode, ramp sweep (Opt. 007)
- Timebase Aging: 10 MHz, ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year (±3 × 10⁻⁸ with Opt. UNR)
- RF Output Connector: 3.5 mm male (Opt. 520); 2.4 mm male (Opt. 540)





