The Agilent/Keysight 8247C PSG is a high-performance analog signal generator engineered for demanding RF and microwave test applications. It delivers output power with precise frequency and amplitude control, making it ideal for component characterization, system validation, and production testing across multiple frequency bands.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution
• 250 kHz to 20 GHz (Option 520)
• 250 kHz to 40 GHz (Option 540)
• Frequency resolution: 0.001 Hz
• Extendable to 110 GHz with Keysight 83550 Series mm-wave modules
Output Power
• Standard: +16 dBm typical at 20 GHz
• Optional: +24 dBm at 20 GHz
• High output power option (1EA) available
• Maximum power warranted 15–35°C; typical 0–15°C
• Degradation <2 dB over 35–55°C range
• Type-N connectors (Option 1ED): typical 0.2 dB degradation above 18 GHz
• Level accuracy below −110 dBm
Level Accuracy (CW mode, 15–35°C)
• ±0.8 dB (2–20 GHz)
• ±0.9 dB (20–40 GHz)
• Temperature stability: 0.01 dB/°C (typical)
Phase Noise
• Optional SSB close-in phase noise: typical 30 dBc/Hz improvement at 1 kHz offset
• Enhanced phase noise option (UNR) available
• Optimized at 5 dBm ± 2 dB
Switching & Sweep
• Frequency/amplitude switching: 100 ms): [(0.005% of span)/(sweep time in seconds)] ± timebase
Modulation
AM, FM, pulse modulation, QAM (4, 8, 16, 64, 256), PSK, MSK, FSK (2, 3, 4+ level), and custom I/Q modulation. Pulse modulation unavailable on E8247C.
– Key Features
• High-rate analog ramp sweep with code compatibility to Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer
• Multiple triggering options: auto, external, single, or GPIB
• Internal I/Q modulation with external baseband input capability
– Compatibility & Integration
The E8247C is obsolete; Keysight E8257D serves as its replacement.
