The Agilent/Keysight 86222A is an RF plug-in module that expands the signal generation capabilities of compatible mainframe units. It delivers RF signal generation across 10 MHz to 2.4 GHz with leveled output power to +13 dBm, making it suitable for RF communication system testing, component characterization, and frequency marker applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 2.4 GHz
• CW mode accuracy: ±10 MHz at 25°C
• Sweep mode accuracy (sweep time > 0.1 sec): ±15 MHz
• Frequency stability: ±500 kHz/°C with temperature; ≤ ±20 kHz with 10% line voltage change; ≤ ±10 kHz with 3:1 load SWR; ≤ ±100 kHz with 10 dB power level change
• Residual FM (CW mode, 10 kHz bandwidth): ≤ 5 kHz peak
Power Output
• Maximum leveled power: +13 dBm
• Power variation (internally leveled): ≤ ±0.25 dB
• Output impedance: 50 ohms nominal
• Source SWR: ≤ 1.5:1
• Connector: Type N female
Modulation & Signal Purity
• External FM maximum deviations: ±75 MHz (DC–100 Hz), ±5 MHz (100 Hz–1 MHz), ±2 MHz (1 MHz–2 MHz)
• Harmonic spurious signals: >25 dB below fundamental
• Non-harmonic spurious: ≤ 30 dB (0.01–2.3 GHz); ≤ 25 dB (2.3–2.4 GHz)
– Key Features
• RF blanking control via rear panel ON/OFF switch
• Phase-lock capability using external signal applied to FM input for enhanced frequency stability
• Internal crystal markers at 10 MHz, 50 MHz, and 1 MHz harmonics—selectable as intensity spots or amplitude dips
• Minimum sweep time: 10 ms over full band
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for Agilent/Keysight 8620C and 8620A mainframe series. Also compatible with HP 8350A/B mainframe units.
