Keysight E8257D Microwave Analog Signal Generator
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Keysight E8257D is a metrology-grade analog signal generator with 100 kHz to 67 GHz frequency range, up to +30 dBm output power, and -126 dBc/Hz phase noise.
Product details
| Model | E8257D |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF & Microwave Signal Generators |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight E8257D is a metrology-grade analog signal generator designed for advanced RF and microwave testing. It offers industry-leading output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance across a frequency range of 100 kHz to 67 GHz (extendable to 500 GHz). The E8257D's superior specifications enable testing of radar systems, communications equipment, and advanced RF/microwave components with minimal test uncertainty.
Key Features
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 67 GHz with models for 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50, and 67 GHz (extendable to 1.1 THz)
- Frequency resolution: 0.001 Hz
- Output power: -20 dBm to +9 dBm standard; up to +18 dBm optional; up to +30 dBm with high-power option
- Level accuracy: metrology-grade with excellent distortion and spurious characteristics
- Phase noise: -126 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset at 10 GHz carrier (world-class performance)
- Frequency switching: less than 7 ms typical
- Modulation options: AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation available
- Modular architecture: add modulation and performance options as needed
Applications
- Doppler radar testing and characterization
- ADC and receiver-blocking tests
- Local oscillator substitution with low phase noise
- Adjacent channel selectivity measurements
- RF and microwave component characterization
- Aerospace and defense applications
Specifications
| Form Factor | Benchtop |
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