Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) E8257D
Analog signal generator, 250 kHz (spec.), 100 kHz (nom.) to 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50 or 67 GHz
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
< 11 ms (typ.) Switching Speed
10 MHz, ±3 × 10⁻⁸ per year Timebase Aging
GPIB, LAN, RS-232 Interfaces
426 × 178 × 515 mm Dimensions
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Switching Speed | < 11 ms (typ.) |
| Timebase Aging | 10 MHz, ±3 × 10⁻⁸ per year |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, RS-232 |
| Dimensions | 426 × 178 × 515 mm |
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz (spec.), 100 kHz (nom.) to 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50 or 67 GHz; 10 MHz to 20 GHz (depending on configuration) |
| 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) |
| 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 Options:
Options available for the Keysight (Agilent) PSG analog signal generator (E8257D). Installed options vary from unit to unit – ask us for the exact configuration of the instrument you are interested in.
- E8257D - 513 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 13 GHz
- E8257D - 520 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 20 GHz
- E8257D - 521 - Frequency range 10 MHz to 20 GHz, high output power
- E8257D - 532 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz
- E8257D - 540 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 40 GHz
- E8257D - 550 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 50 GHz
- E8257D - 567 - Frequency range 250 kHz to 67 GHz
- E8257D - UNT - AM, FM and phase modulation
- E8257D - UNU - Pulse modulation
- E8257D - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- E8257D - 007 - Analog ramp sweep
- E8257D - 1E1 - Step attenuator
- E8257D - 1EA - High output power
- E8257D - 1ED - Type-N (f) RF output connector
- E8257D - 1EH - Improved harmonics below 2 GHz
- E8257D - 1EM - RF output moved to rear panel
- E8257D - UNX - Ultra-low phase noise
- E8257D - UNY - Enhanced ultra-low phase noise
- E8257D - 1CM - Rack mount kit
- E8257D - 1CN - Front handle kit
- E8257D - 1CP - Rack mount kit with handles
The Keysight (Agilent) E8257D is available in several frequency configurations (250 kHz (spec.), 100 kHz (nom.) to 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50 or 67 GHz). See the table of available configurations in the Specification tab and choose the version you need.
Testwall can supply the used Keysight (Agilent) E8257D, fully tested, with traceable calibration on request and a 12-month warranty. Please contact us if you need calibration or repair of the Keysight (Agilent) E8257D.
Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz (spec.), 100 kHz (nom.) to 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50 or 67 GHz (Opt. 513/520/532/540/550/567); 10 MHz to 20 GHz (Opt. 521)
- 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)
