Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) E8257D
Option 532 (100 kHz to 31.8 GHz) – PSG Analog Signal Generator, 2.4 mm (m)
100 kHz to 31.8 GHz Frequency Range
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
< 11 ms (typ.) Switching Speed
10 MHz, ±3 × 10⁻⁸ per year Timebase Aging
GPIB, LAN, RS-232 Interfaces
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Switching Speed | < 11 ms (typ.) |
| Timebase Aging | 10 MHz, ±3 × 10⁻⁸ per year |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, RS-232 |
| Output Power | -20 to +15 dBm; up to +28 dBm (depending on configuration) |
| SSB Phase Noise | -130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (spec.) |
| Modulation | AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration) |
| 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.) |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode, ramp sweep, power sweep |
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm male or Type-N female; 2.4 mm male; 1.85 mm male (depending on configuration) |
| Dimensions | 426 × 178 × 515 mm |
| Weight | < 22 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| E8257D-513 | 100 kHz to 13 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-520 | 100 kHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-521 | 10 MHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-532 | 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-540 | 100 kHz to 40 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-550 | 100 kHz to 50 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| E8257D-567 | 100 kHz to 67 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) E8257D-532 250 kHz to 32 GHz Signal Generator Options:
- E8257D-532 - 007 - Analog ramp sweep
- E8257D-532 - 008 - 8 GB removable flash memory
- E8257D-532 - UNX - Ultra low phase noise
- E8257D-532 - UNT - AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output
- E8257D-532 - UNU - Pulse modulation
- E8257D-532 - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- E8257D-532 - 1E1 - Step attenuator
- E8257D-532 - 1EH - Improved harmonics below 2 GHz (low-pass filters standard with Option 521)
- E8257D-532 - 1EM - Moves all front panel connectors to the rear panel
- E8257D-532 - 1EU - High output power
- E8257D-532 - 1CN - Front handle kit
- E8257D-532 - 1CM - Rackmount flange kit
- E8257D-532 - 1CP - Rackmount flange and front handle kit
- E8257D-532 - C09 - Move all front panel connectors to the rear panel except for the RF output connector
- E8257D-532 - H1S - 1 GHz external frequency reference input and output
- E8257D-532 - HCC - Connections for phase coherency > 250 MHz
- E8257D-532 - H30 - Internal mixer for up conversion capability in the 20, 31.8, and 40 GHz models
- E8257D-532 - H65 - Internal mixer and doubler for up conversion capability in the 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, and 40 GHz models
- E8257D-532 - UK6 - Commercial calibration certificate and test data
- E8257D-532 - CD1 - CD-ROM containing the English documentation set
- E8257D-532 - ABA - Printed copy of the English documentation set
- E8257D-532 - 0BW - Printed copy of the assembly-level service guide
The Keysight (Agilent) E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator delivers superior performance up to 67 GHz, offering exceptional output power, level accuracy, and phase noise (typically -126 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset), eliminating external amplifier needs in many scenarios.
Ideal for RF/microwave radar, communication, and control systems testing with optional AM, FM, ØM, and pulse modulation, it supports CW signals for LO substitution or swept stimulus response analysis.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz (Opt. 532)
- Output Power: -20 to +15 dBm (Opt. 513/520), +11 dBm (Opt. 532/540), +5 dBm (Opt. 550/567); up to +21 dBm with Opt. 1EU; up to +28 dBm (Opt. 521); -135 dBm with Opt. 1E1
- SSB Phase Noise: -130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (spec.); -138 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset with Opt. UNY (spec.)
- Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNU/UNW)
- Sweep Modes: step sweep, list mode, ramp sweep (Opt. 007), power sweep
- RF Output Connector: 3.5 mm male or Type-N female (Opt. 1ED) (Opt. 513/520/521); 2.4 mm male (Opt. 532/540/550); 1.85 mm male (Opt. 567)
