The Agilent/Keysight 200CD is a wide-range signal generator delivering stable, low-distortion sinusoidal outputs from 5 Hz to 600 kHz. Built for precision testing of audio amplifiers, servo systems, medical equipment, and low-frequency RF devices, it combines analog dial tuning with continuously variable attenuation to support development, troubleshooting, and validation across diverse frequency-dependent applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Tuning
• Frequency range: 5 Hz to 600 kHz across 5 overlapping decade bands
• 6-inch diameter calibrated dial over 300° arc with 78-inch effective scale length
• Vernier drive for precise frequency adjustment
Output Characteristics
• Sine wave output: minimum 10 Vrms into 600 Ω load; minimum 20 Vrms open circuit
• Output power: 160 mW into 600 Ω load
• Output impedance: 600 Ω
• Continuously variable bridged-tee attenuator for power control
• Frequency response: ±1 dB flat across full range (referenced 1 kHz)
• Hum voltage: less than 0.1% of rated output, reduces with attenuation
Distortion Performance
• Less than 0.2% from 20 Hz to 200 kHz
• Less than 0.5% below 500 kHz; less than 1% at 500 kHz and above
• Load-impedance independent waveform purity
Power & Interfaces
• Input: 115/230 VAC (±10%), 50/1000 Hz, 75 W
• Output: balanced and unbalanced operation; AC-60A line matching transformer available for 135 Ω and 600 Ω balanced outputs
• Operates into any load from 0 Ω to open circuit without waveform degradation
– Key Features
• Vernier-driven decade tuning for stable frequency setting
• Low harmonic distortion across audio and low-RF bands
• Load-independent output purity—no impedance matching required
• Dual cabinet and rack-mount form factors
• Grounded three-conductor power cable included
– Typical Applications
Servo and vibrating system characterization; medical and geophysical equipment evaluation; audio amplifier and transducer testing; sonar and supersonic apparatus development; carrier telephone system validation; video frequency and low radio-frequency circuit testing.
– Compatibility & Integration
Cabinet mount: 7-3/8″ W × 11-1/2″ H × 14-3/8″ D. Rack mount: 19″ W × 7″ H × 12-7/8″ D (behind panel). Supports balanced output via optional line matching transformer.
