The Agilent/Keysight E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator delivers high-performance signal generation across 100 kHz to 9 GHz, engineered for radar, satellite communications, and complex RF/microwave testing. This instrument combines low phase noise, high output power, and advanced modulation in a platform built for demanding measurement environments and backward compatibility with legacy PSG installations.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Range: 100 kHz to 9 GHz (configurable to 3.2 GHz with Option 503)
• Resolution: 0.001 Hz (CW); 0.01 Hz (sweep modes)
• Switching Speed: <7 ms typical; 19 ms typical (Option 509, cross-band); 30–40 ms nominal (Option HY2)
• Frequency Settling: <9 ms typical (standard and Option UNX); <24 ms typical (Option UNY)
Output Power
• Range: −135 dBm to +24 dBm typical (Option 1EU)
• Maximum Leveled Power: +15 dBm (standard); +21 dBm (Option 1EU)
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
• Leveling: Automatic Level Control (ALC)
Phase Noise
• SSB Phase Noise: −143 dBc/Hz typical at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset (Option UNY)
• Optimized at 5 dBm ± 2 dB output level
• Ultra-low options: UNX, UNY, HY2
Modulation & Waveform Generation
• Analog: AM, FM, Phase Modulation (ØM), and Pulse (simultaneously enabled)
• Pulse: 150 ns minimum width (standard); 20 ns minimum (Option UNW); 6 ns typical rise/fall time
• Internal Dual Function Generators: sine, dual-sine, swept-sine, triangle, ramp (positive/negative), square, uniform noise, Gaussian noise, dc
• Sweep Modes: step, list, and ramp (Option 007)
– Key Features
• Frequency resolution to 0.001 Hz enables precise CW and sweep operation
• Dual internal function generators support complex modulation scenarios
• Multiple phase noise options allow optimization for low-noise applications
• Configurable pulse width from 20 ns to 150 ns accommodates radar and pulsed RF testing
• ALC maintains output power stability across the frequency range
– Typical Applications
• Radar system design and characterization
• Satellite communications testing
• RF and microwave component validation
• Modulation performance measurement
• Phase noise-sensitive receiver testing
– Compatibility & Integration
The E8663D maintains backward compatibility with previous PSG models, supporting seamless integration into existing test systems and legacy configurations.
