The Agilent/Keysight 8673C is a synthesized signal generator delivering precise RF signal generation from 50 MHz to 18.6 GHz. Built for receiver testing, component characterization, and R&D applications, this benchtop instrument combines exceptional frequency stability with flexible modulation and sweep capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Operating range: 50 MHz to 18.6 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 3 kHz
• Frequency switching time: 50 ms
• Time base stability: 0.0000000005 /day
• External frequency reference: 10 MHz
Output Power
• Power range: -100 dBm to 2 dBm
• Power resolution: 0.1 dB
• Output accuracy: 2.7 dB
• Output level switching time: 25 ms
• Output impedance: 50 Ohm
Spectral Purity
• SSB noise floor: -100 dBc/Hz (minimum) to -54 dBc/Hz (maximum)
• Harmonic suppression: -60 dBc
• Non-harmonic suppression: -60 dBc
• Internal tracking YIG-filter reduces spurious signals above 1.2 GHz to less than -60 dBc
– Key Features
• AM, FM, and Pulse modulation with internal leveling
• Simultaneous modulation of AM, FM, and Pulse
• Multiple sweep modes: Auto, Manual, and Single
• Digital sweep support with 9999 points/sec maximum step rate
• HP-IB interface for remote programming and control
• 50 Ohm output impedance for standard lab integration
– Typical Applications
• Receiver sensitivity and selectivity testing
• RF component characterization and validation
• General-purpose signal generation across microwave frequencies
• Advanced development and measurement projects requiring wide frequency coverage
– Compatibility & Integration
HP-IB programmability enables integration into automated test systems and remote operation from controller instruments.
