Agilent Technologies Inc. 8656A

Agilent Technologies Inc. 8656A

100kHz - 990MHz, Signal Generator

Product Description:

Agilent Technologies Inc. 8656A 100kHz - 990MHz, Signal Generator

Agilent Technologies Inc. 8656A

The Agilent Technologies Inc. 8656A signal generator is an electronic instrument that generates repeating electronic signals. It contains an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable of creating a repetitive waveform.

Output Accuracy : 1.5dB

Performance Characteristics of the 8656A

Form Factor Benchtop
Minimum Frequency 100 kHz
Maximum Frequency 990 MHz
Frequency Resolution 100 Hz
Frequency Switching Time 2 s
Time base stability 2 /yr
Minimum Output Power -127 dBm
Maximum Output Power 13 dBm
Power Resolution 0.1 dB
Output Accuracy 1.5 dB
Output Impedance 50 Ohm
Minimum Single-Side-Band Noise -135 dBc/Hz
Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise -115 dBc/Hz
Harmonics (noise) -30 dBc
Non-harmonics (noise) -60 dBc
Modulation AM,FM
External Modulation Inputs(Types) No

Programmability/Connectivity of the 8656A

User Interface Proprietary
Ports to Peripheral Devices IEEE488

8656A Compliance

CE Compliance Not on file
UL Compliance Not compliant

8656A Power Requirements

Input Power Universal (Auto Sense and Switch)

8656A Physical Dimensions

  • Width: (N/A)
  • Height: 133 mm(5.23 in)
  • Length: 520 mm(20.47 in)
  • Weight: 18.1 kg(39.9 lb)

Options for 8656A

Option US List Price
001 / Time Base Cable Discontinued
002 / Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs Discontinued
907 / FRONT HANDLE KIT Discontinued
908 / Rack Flange Kit for Use without Handles Discontinued
909 / Front Handle & Rack Flange Kit Discontinued
910 / Additional operating and service manual Discontinued

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