Product Description:
Agilent Technologies Inc. 8657A Synthesized Signal Generator,100 kHz to 1040 MHz
The Agilent Technologies Inc. 8657A 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.
Wide frequency
Electronic attenuator
<35 ms frequency
AM & FM capabilities
+/- 1dB Accuracy
Amplitude offset
0.3 GMSK Modulation Option
Output Accuracy : 1.5dB
Performance Characteristics of the 8657A
| Form Factor |
Benchtop |
| Minimum Frequency |
100 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency |
1040 MHz |
| Frequency Resolution |
10 Hz |
| Frequency Switching Time |
35 ms |
| Time base stability |
2 /yr |
| Minimum Output Power |
-136 dBm |
| Maximum Output Power |
10 dBm |
| Power Resolution |
0.1 dB |
| Output Accuracy |
1.5 dB |
| Output Impedance |
50 Ohm |
| Maximum Single-Side-Band Noise |
-130 dBc/Hz |
| Harmonics (noise) |
-30 dBc |
| Non-harmonics (noise) |
-60 dBc |
| Modulation |
AM,FM |
| External Modulation Inputs(Types) |
No |
Programmability/Connectivity of the 8657A
| User Interface |
Proprietary
|
| Ports to Peripheral Devices |
HPIB
|
| Test Pattern Storage |
100 Patterns
|
8657A Compliance
| CE Compliance |
Not on file
|
| UL Compliance |
Not compliant
|
8657A Power Requirements
| Input Power |
Universal (Auto Sense and Switch) |
8657A Physical Dimensions
- Width: (N/A)
- Height: 133 mm(5.23 in)
- Length: 520 mm(20.47 in)
- Weight: 18.2 kg(40.12 lb)
Options for 8657A
| Option |
US List Price |
| 001 / High Stability Timebase |
Discontinued
|
| 002 / Rear Panel Input/Output |
Discontinued
|
| 022 / 0.3 GMSK modulator |
Discontinued
|
| 0D2 / Factory Refurbished Demo Equipment |
Discontinued
|
| 1BN / Military Standard 45662A Calibration Certification |
Discontinued
|
| 1BP / Military Standard 45662A Calibration with Test Data |
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
|
| 915 / Additional Service Manual |
Discontinued
|
| W30 / 3 Years Return for Repair Service |
Discontinued
|
| W32 / 3 Years Return for Calibration Service |
Discontinued
|
| W34 / 3 year Customer Return Standard Compliance Calibration Service |
Discontinued
|
| W50 / 5 Year Customer Return Repair Service |
Discontinued
|
| W52 / 5 Years Return for Calibration Service |
Discontinued
|
| W54 / 5 Years Return for Calibration Service |
Discontinued
|
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