Keysight 8657A Synthesized Signal Generator
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Keysight 8657A synthesized signal generator with 100 kHz to 1040 MHz coverage, electronic attenuator, ±1 dB level accuracy, and simultaneous AM/FM modulation.
Product details
| Model | 8657A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF & Microwave Signal Generators |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 8657A is a versatile synthesized signal generator offering excellent performance at an economical price. It covers 100 kHz to 1040 MHz with superior phase noise performance and low residual FM, making it ideal for in-channel and out-of-channel receiver testing. The instrument provides wide output range from +13 to -143.5 dBm with ±1.0 dB level accuracy (typically ±0.5 dB) and features an all-electronic attenuator backed by a five-year warranty.
Key Features
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 1040 MHz
- Output level range: +13 to -143.5 dBm
- Output level accuracy: ±1.0 dB (typically ±0.5 dB)
- Electronic attenuator with five-year warranty
- Frequency switching time: less than 35 ms
- AM and FM modulation with simultaneous and mixed modes
- Amplitude offset capability
- Carrier phase adjustment for phase-sensitive device characterization
- Optional 0.3 GMSK modulation
Applications
- Receiver testing and characterization
- Phase-sensitive device characterization
- Filter and amplifier evaluation
- System integration and validation testing
Specifications
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 1040 MHz |
| Output Level Range | +13 to -143.5 dBm |
| Output Level Accuracy | ±1.0 dB (typically ±0.5 dB) |
| Attenuator Type | Electronic (5-year warranty) |
| Frequency Switching Speed | < 35 ms |
| Modulation Types | AM, FM (simultaneous and mixed modes) |
| Phase Adjustment | Carrier phase adjust capability |
| Optional Features | 0.3 GMSK modulation |
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