Keysight E8663D Psg rf analog signal generator Datasheet

Keysight E8663D
PSG RF Analog Signal Generator
Data Sheet
Introduction
The Keysight Technologies, Inc. E8663D PSG is a fully-synthesized signal generator with high output
power, low phase noise, and optional ramp sweep capability.
Specifications apply over a 0 to 55 °C range, unless otherwise stated, and apply after a 45 minute
warm-up time. Supplemental characteristics, denoted as typical, nominal, or measured, provide additional (non-warranted) information at 25 °C, which may be useful in the application of the product.
Unless otherwise noted, this data sheet applies to units with serial numbers ending with 50420000 or
greater.
Definitions
Specifications (spec): Represents warranted performance for instruments with a current calibration.
Typical (typ): Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted.
Describes performance that will be met by a minimum of 80% of all products.
Nominal (nom): Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value
of a parameter that is most likely to occur; the expected mean or mode of all instruments at room
temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Measured: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a
parameter measured on an instrument during design verification.
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Table of Contents
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 4
Frequency............................................................................................................................ 4
Step (digital) sweep............................................................................................................ 5
Ramp (analog) sweep......................................................................................................... 5
Output.................................................................................................................................. 6
Spectral purity.................................................................................................................... 9
Frequency modulation...................................................................................................... 15
Phase modulation............................................................................................................. 16
Amplitude modulation...................................................................................................... 17
External modulation inputs.............................................................................................. 18
Internal modulation source.............................................................................................. 18
Pulse modulation.............................................................................................................. 19
Internal pulse generator................................................................................................... 20
Simultaneous modulation................................................................................................. 21
Remote programming....................................................................................................... 21
General specifications...................................................................................................... 21
Input/Output Descriptions..................................................................................................... 22
Front panel connectors.................................................................................................... 22
Rear panel connectors...................................................................................................... 22
Options, Accessories, and Related Products........................................................................ 23
Related Keysight Literature.................................................................................................... 24
Web Resources....................................................................................................................... 24
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Specifications
Frequency
Range 1
Specified range
Tunable range
Option 503
250 kHz to 3.2 GHz
100 kHz to 3.2 GHz
Option 509
250 kHz to 9 GHz
100 kHz to 9 GHz
Resolution
CW
0.001 Hz
All sweep modes 2
0.01 Hz
CW switching speed 3, 4, 5, 6
Standard
Opt UNX
Opt UNY
< 11 ms (typ)
< 11 ms (typ)
< 26 ms (typ)
7 ms (nom)
7 ms (nom)
< 22 ms (nom)
Phase offset
Adjustable in nominal 0.1° increments
Frequency bands
Frequency range
N7
1
100 kHz to 250 MHz
1/8
2
> 250 to 500 MHz
1/16
3
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
1/8
4
> 1 to 2 GHz
1/4
5
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
1/2
6
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
1
Accuracy
± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) + temperature effects + line voltage effects
+ calibration accuracy]
Internal timebase reference oscillator
(OCXO)
Aging rate 8
< ± 3 x 10–8/year or
< ± 2.5 x 10–10/day after 30 days
Initial achievable calibration accuracy
< ± 4 x 10–8
Temperature effects (typ)
< ± 4.5 x 10–9 from 0 to
55 °C
Line voltage effects (typ)
< ± 2 x 10–10 for ± 10%
change
External reference
Frequency
10 MHz only
Lock range
± 1.0 ppm
Reference output
Frequency
10 MHz
Amplitude
> +4 dBm into 50 Ω load (typ)
External reference input
Amplitude
5 dBm ± 5 dB 9
Input impedance
50 Ω (nom)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Performance is unspecified below 250 kHz.
In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), resolution is limited with narrow spans and slow sweep speeds. Refer to ramp sweep specifications for
more information.
Time from GPIB trigger to frequency within 0.1 ppm of final frequency above 250 MHz or within 100 Hz below 250 MHz. CW switching
speed to within 0.05% of final frequency is ≥ 5 ms (nom).
Add 12 ms (typ) when switching from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz (Option 509 only).
With Option 1EH low band harmonic filters off. With the 1EH filters turned on, add 4 ms.
Option HY2 switching speed is 30 ms (nom) for 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz and 40ms (nom) for > 3.2 GHz.
N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
Not verified by Keysight N7800A TME Calibration and Adjustment Software. Daily aging rate may be verified as a supplementary chargeable service, on request.
To optimize phase noise use 5 dBm ± 2 dB.
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Step (digital) sweep
Operating modes
Step sweep of frequency, amplitude, or both (start to stop)
List sweep of frequency, amplitude, or both (arbitrary list)
Sweep range
Frequency sweep
Within instrument frequency range
Amplitude sweep
Within attenuator hold range (see Output Section)
Dwell time
1 ms to 60 s
Number of points
Step sweep
2 to 65535
List sweep
2 to 1601 per table
Triggering
Auto, external, single, or GPIB
Settling time
Standard
Opt UNX
Opt UNY
Frequency 1
< 9 ms (typ)
< 9 ms (typ)
< 24 ms (typ)
Amplitude
< 5 ms (typ)
< 5 ms (typ)
< 5 ms (typ)
Ramp (analog) sweep (Option 007) 2
Operating modes
–– Synthesized frequency sweep (start/stop), (center/span), (swept CW)
–– Power (amplitude) sweep (start/stop)
–– Manual sweep
–– RPG control between start and stop frequencies
–– Alternate sweep
–– Alternates successive sweeps between current and stored states
Sweep span range
Settable from minimum 3 to full range
Maximum sweep rate
Start frequency
Maximum sweep rate
Max span for 100 ms sweep
250 kHz to < 0.5 GHz
25 MHz/ms
2.5 GHz
0.5 to < 1 GHz
50 MHz/ms
5 GHz
1 to < 2 GHz
100 MHz/ms
9 GHz
2 to < 3.2 GHz
200 MHz/ms
9 GHz
≥ 3.2 GHz
400 MHz/ms
9 GHz
Frequency accuracy
± 0.05% of span ± timebase (at 100 ms sweep time, for sweep spans less than maximum
values given above). Accuracy improves proportionally as sweep time increases. 4
Sweep time (forward sweep, not including band switch and retrace intervals)
Manual mode
Settable 10 ms to 200 seconds
Resolution
1 ms
Auto mode
Set to minimum value determined by maximum sweep rate and 8757D setting
Triggering
Auto, external, single, or GPIB
Markers
10 independent continuously variable frequency markers
Display
Z-axis intensity or RF amplitude pulse
Functions
M1 to center, M1/M2 to start/stop, marker delta
Two-tone (master/slave) measurements 5
Two PSGs can synchronously track each other, with independent control of start/stop
frequencies
Network analyzer compatibility
Compatible with Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer. Also useable with Keysight
8757A/C/E scalar network analyzers for making basic swept measurements. 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
19 ms (typ) when stepping from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz (Option 509 only). Option HY2 switching speed is 30 ms (nom) for 250 kHz
to 3.2 GHz and 40 ms (nom) for > 3.2 GHz.
During ramp sweep operation, AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation are useable but performance is not guaranteed.
Minimum settable sweep span is proportional to carrier frequency and sweep time. Actual sweep span may be slightly different than desired setting
for spans less than [0.00004% of carrier frequency or 140 Hz] x [sweep time in seconds]. Actual span will always be displayed correctly.
Typical accuracy for sweep times > 100 ms can be calculated from the equation: [(0.005% of span)/(sweep time in seconds)] ± timebase. Accuracy is
not specified for sweep times < 100 ms.
For master/slave operation, use Keysight part number 8120-8806 master/slave interface cable.
GPIB system interface is not supported with 8757A/C/E, only with 8757D. As a result, some features of 8757A/C/E, such as frequency display, passthrough mode, and alternate sweep, do not function with PSG signal generators.
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Output
Minimum settable output power
Standard
−20 dBm
Maximum output power (dBm)
With Option 1E1
step attenuator
−135 dBm
1
Spec. (typ)
Frequency range 2
Standard
Option 1EU
Option 1E1
Option HY2 3
Option 1E1 + 1EU
Low phase noise mode on
10 to 250 MHz (filters on)
+11
+11 (+13)
+11
+11 (+13)
1 to 250 MHz (filters off) 4
+15
+16 (+17)
+15
+16 (+17)
10 to 250 MHz (filters on)
+15
+15 (+17)
+15
+15 (+17)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (filters on)
+15
+16 (+17)
+15
+16 (+17)
100 kHz to 250 kHz
+10 (nom)
+10 (nom)
+10 (nom)
+10 (nom)
> 250 kHz to 10 MHz
+14
+14 (+17)
+14
+14 (+17)
> 10 to < 60 MHz
+15
+16 (+19)
+15
+16 (+19)
60 to 400 MHz
+15
+20 (+21)
+15
+20 (+21)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz 5
+15
+21 (+23)
+15
+21 (+23)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
+15
+22 (+23)
+14
+21 (+22)
Low phase noise mode off
Option HY2 carrier frequency 6
+14 (+17)
1 MHz to < 10 MHz
+16 (+17)
10 to 250 MHz
+11 (+13)
>.25 to 2 GHz
+16 (+17)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
+21 (+23)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
+21 (+22)
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
1EU, 1E1 maximum output power
Maximum output power
27
25
Power [dBm]
Power [dBm]
250 kHz to < 1 MHz
STD, 1E1
1EU, 1E1
23
Filters on
Filters off
21
19
17
0
2
4
6
Frequency [GHz]
8
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Frequency [GHz]
Maximum output power (measured)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Maximum power specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, and are typical from 0 to 15 °C. Maximum power over the 35 to 55 °C
range typically degrades less than 2 dB.
With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off, unless otherwise specified.
Option HY2 requires ordering Option 1E1 +1EH + 1EU. Maximum power specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C and are typical
from 0 to 15 °C.
Maximum operating temperature of Option HY2 is 35 °C.
In this mode, harmonics are large and output power refers to the total power including harmonics.
With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off. With filters on, this specification applies above 2 GHz.
With Option HY2 operating in SNR mode.
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Step attenuator (Option 1E1) 1
Range
0 dB and 5 dB to 115 dB in 10 dB steps
With optimize S/N on 2
0 dB to 115 dB in 5 dB steps
Attenuator hold range minimum From –20 dBm to maximum specified output power with step attenuator in 0 dB position;
can be offset using Option 1E1 attenuator.
Amplitude switching speed
ALC on
< 6 ms (typ) 3
ALC off
< 10 ms (typ) (not including power search) 4
Level accuracy 5 (dB)
Frequency
> 20 dBm 20 to > 16 dBm 16 to > 10 dBm 10 to > 0 dBm
250 kHz to 2 GHz 6
± 0.8
± 0.8
> 2 GHz to 9 GHz
± 1.0
± 0.8
Level accuracy with step attenuator (Option 1E1)
0 to −10 dBm
< −10 to −20 dBm
± 0.6
± 0.6
± 0.6
± 1.2
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 1.2
7 (dB)
> 20 dBm
20 to > 16 dBm
16 to > 10 dBm
10 to > 0 dBm
0 to −10 dBm
< −10 to −70 dBm
< −70 to −90 dBm
250 kHz to 2 GHz 6
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 0.6
± 0.6
± 0.6
± 0.7
± 0.8
> 2 GHz to 9 GHz
± 1.0
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 0.8
± 0.9
± 1.0
Accuracy (dB)
Frequency
Option 1E1 at -110 dBm (measured)
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
-0.05
-0.1
-0.15
0
4
Frequency [GHz]
8
Level accuracy (measured)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The step attenuator provides coarse power attenuation to achieve low power levels. Fine power level adjustment is provided by the
Automatic Level Control (ALC) within the attenuator hold range.
With attenuator in auto mode. Optimize S/N mode provides improved signal/noise performance and is included with Option 1EU models. Specs in the following sections (such as level accuracy, spectral purity, modulation, etc.) are only tested with Optimize S/N mode
turned off.
To within 0.1 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range.
To within 0.5 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range. Add up to 50 ms when using Power Search.
Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range with the ALC on. Degradation outside
this range, for power levels > –10 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB. In ramp sweep mode (with Option 007), specifications are typical. Specifications do not apply above the maximum specified power.
When Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode is on, specifications below 250 MHz apply only when Option 1EH low-pass filters
below 2 GHz are on. With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz off, accuracy is typically ± 2 dB.
Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range, with attenuator hold off (normal operating mode). Degradation outside this range, for ALC power levels > –10 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB. In ramp sweep mode (with Option
007), specifications are typical. Specifications do not apply above the maximum specified power.
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Resolution
0.01 dB
Temperature stability
0.02 dB/°C (typ)
User flatness correction
Number of points
2 to 1601 points/table
Number of tables
Up to 10,000, memory limited
Path loss
Arbitrary, within attenuator range
Entry modes
Remote power meter 1, remote bus, manual (user edit/view)
Output impedance
50 Ω (nom)
SWR (internally leveled)
250 kHz to 2 GHz
< 1.4:1 (typ)
> 2 GHz to 9 GHz
< 1.6:1 (typ)
Leveling modes
Internal leveling, external detector leveling, ALC off
External detector leveling
Range
–0.2 mV to –0.5 V (nom) (–36 dBm to +4 dBm using Keysight 33330D/E detector)
Bandwidth
Selectable 0.1 to 100 kHz (nom) (note: not intended for pulsed operation)
Maximum reverse power
1/2 Watt, 0 V DC
Adjustable RF output limit
Function
Protects external devices by limiting maximum RF output. Operates in all leveling
modes (internal, external)
Range
User-adjustable from +15 dBm to maximum output power
Accuracy
+15 to +25 dBm
± 1 dB (typ)
> +25 dBm
± 1.5 dB (typ)
Resolution
1 dB
Response time
30 μsec (measured)
Adjustment
Can be locked to prevent accidental change
Adjustable RF Output Limit
28
Power [dBm]
26
24
22
20
18
15 dBm
20 dBm
16
14
0
2
4
Frequency [GHz]
6
23 dBm
Off
8
RF output limit (measured)
1.
Compatible with Keysight EPM/EPM-P Series power meters.
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Spectral purity
Harmonics 1 (dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)
Frequency
Standard
< 1 MHz
−25 dBc (typ)
1 to < 10 MHz
−25 dBc
10 MHz to < 60 MHz
−28 dBc
10 MHz to < 60 MHz with Option 1EH filters on
−45 dBc 2
10 MHz to 250 MHz with Option HY2 in SNR mode and filters off
−8 dBc (typ)
0.06 to 2 GHz
−30 dBc
0.06 to 2 GHz with Option 1EH filters on
−55 dBc 2
> 250 MHz to 2 GHz with Option HY2 in SNR mode and filters off
−25 dBc (typ)
> 2 to 9 GHz
−55 dBc
10 to 250 MHz, Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode
With Option 1EH filters off
−8 dBc (typ)
With Option 1EH filters on
−55 dBc 3
Option 503/509 Harmonics at +10 dBm (measured)
-30
-10
2nd harmonic (dBc)
2nd harmonic (dBc)
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
Standard vs. Option 1EH harmonics (measured)
0
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0
2
4
Frequency [GHz]
6
Standard
Option 1EH
-20
0
0.2
0.4
8
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
Frequency [GHz]
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
Harmonics (measured)
Sub-harmonics 4
100 kHz to 9 GHz
Non-harmonics
5, 6 (dBc
None
at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)
Frequency
Offsets > 3 kHz
(Standard)
Spec (typ)
Offsets > 300 Hz
(Option UNX or UNY)
Spec (typ)
Offsets > 3 kHz
(Option UNY)
Spec (typ)
Line-related
(≤ 300 Hz)
(typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz
−58 (−62 7)
−58 (−62 7)
−58
(−55)
1 to 250 MHz 8
−80 (−88)
−80 (−88)
−80
(−55)
> 250 MHz to 1 GHz
−80 (−88)
−80 (−88)
−80
(−55)
> 1 to 2 GHz
−74 (−82)
−74 (−82)
−80
(−55)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
−68 (−76)
−68 (−76)
−76
(−55)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
−62 (−70)
−62 (−70)
−70
(−55)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Specifications are typical for harmonics beyond specified frequency range. Specifications are with Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2
GHz off and Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode off unless noted.
Below 250 MHz in ramp sweep mode (Option 007), Option 1EH filters are always off. Refer to harmonic specification with filters off.
-45 dBc below 60 MHz.
Sub-harmonics are defined as carrier freq*(x/y), where x and y are integers, and x is not an integer multiple of y. Specifications are typical for sub-harmonics beyond specified frequency range.
Specifications apply for CW mode, without modulation. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), performance is typical for offsets > 1 MHz.
Excluding external mechanical vibration.
For offsets > 10 kHz.
Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode.
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Residual FM (RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth)
CW mode
< N x 6 Hz (typ)
CW mode with Option UNX or UNY
< N x 4 Hz (typ)
Ramp sweep mode
< N x 1 kHz (typ)
Broadband noise (CW mode at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower, for offsets > 10 MHz)
10 MHz to 9 GHz
Measured RMS
< −148 dBc/Hz (typ)
jitter 1
Standard carrier frequency
SONET/SDH data rates
RMS jitter bandwidth
Unit intervals (µUI)
Time (fs)
155 MHz
155 MB/s
100 Hz to 1.5 MHz
30
190
622 MHz
622 MB/s
1 kHz to 5 MHz
27
43
2.488 GHz
2488 MB/s
5 kHz to 20 MHz
84
34
Option UNX carrier frequency
SONET/SDH data rates
RMS jitter bandwidth
Unit intervals (µUI)
Time (fs)
155 MHz
155 MB/s
100 Hz to 1.5 MHz
7
47
622 MHz
622 MB/s
1 kHz to 5 MHz
27
43
2.488 GHz
2488 MB/s
5 kHz to 20 MHz
86
35
Option UNY carrier frequency
SONET/SDH data rates
RMS jitter bandwidth
Unit intervals (µUI)
Time (fs)
155 MHz
155 MB/s
100 Hz to 1.5 MHz
6
36
622 MHz
622 MB/s
1 kHz to 5 MHz
21
34
2.488 GHz
2488 MB/s
5 kHz to 20 MHz
53
21
1.
Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode only at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please contact your sales representative.
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SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 1, 2
20 kHz offset from carrier
Frequency
Spec
Typical
250 kHz to 250 MHz
−130
−134
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz
−134
−138
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
−130
−134
> 1 to 2 GHz
−124
−128
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
−120
−124
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
−110
−113
Option UNX: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
(CW) 1, 2
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz
–58 (–66)
–87 (–94)
–104 (–120)
–121 (–128)
–128 (–132)
–130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz
–61 (–72)
–88 (–98)
–108 (–118)
–125 (–132)
–132 (–136)
–136 (–141)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
–57 (–65)
–84 (–93)
–101 (–111)
–121 (–130)
–130 (–134)
–130 (–135)
> 1 to 2 GHz
–51 (–58)
–79 (–86)
–96 (–106)
–115 (–124)
–124 (–129)
–124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
–46 (–54)
–74 (–82)
–92 (–102)
–111 (–120)
–120 (–124)
–120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
–37 (–44)
–65 (–72)
–81 (–92)
–101 (–109)
–110 (–114)
–110 (–115)
Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
(CW) 1, 2
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier, optimized for less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz
–64 (–70)
–92 (–98)
–115 (–125)
–123 (–135)
–138 (–144)
–141 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz
–67 (–77)
–93 (–101)
–111 (–116)
–125 (–132)
–138 (–144)
–142 (–147)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
–62 (–69)
–91 (–99)
–105 (–111)
–121 (–128)
–138 (–143)
–138 (–144)
> 1 to 2 GHz
–57 (–63)
–86 (–90)
–100 (–106)
–115 (–121)
–133 (–138)
–133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
–52 (–58)
–81 (–84)
–96 (–102)
–111 (–117)
–128 (–134)
–128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
–43 (–49)
–72 (–76)
–85 (–91)
–101 (–107)
–120 (–126)
–120 (–125)
Option HY2: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
(CW) operating in SNR mode 1, 2, 3, 4
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
1 MHz
spec (typ)
10 MHz
spec (typ)
250 kHz to < 1 MHz
–64 (–70)
–92 (–98)
–115 (–125)
–123 (–135)
–138 (–144)
–141 (–144)
N/A
N/A
1 MHz
–116 (–130)
–140 (–148)
–153 (–160)
–160 (–166)
–160 (–166)
–160 (–165)
N/A
N/A
10 MHz
–96 (–112)
–126 (–136)
–140 (–152)
–155 (–162)
–155 (–163)
–155 (–163)
N/A
N/A
100 MHz
–80 (–93)
–105 (–117)
–120 (–133)
–138 (–152)
–150 (–157)
–150 (–156)
–152 (–157)
–152 (–158)
250 MHz
–68 (–85)
–100 (–109)
–115 (–126)
–133 (–144)
–144 (–153)
–148 (–153)
–150 (–155)
–150 (–156)
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz
–67 (–79)
–93 (–104)
–111 (–116)
–125 (–137)
–138 (–149)
–145 (–150)
–150 (–157)
–151 (–158)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
–62 (–71)
–91 (–99)
–105 (–110)
–121 (–133)
–138 (–147)
–141 (–145)
–150 (–155)
–151 (–156)
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz
–57 (–67)
–86 (–92)
–100 (–107)
–115 (–129)
–133 (–141)
–134 (–139)
–147 (–152)
–155 (–160)
> 2 GHz to 3 GHz
–52 (–64)
–81 (–89)
–96 (–102)
–111 (–125)
–128 (–137)
–130 (–135)
–143 (–150)
–153 (–159)
> 3 GHz to 3.2 GHz
–52 (–58)
–81 (–84)
–96 (–102)
–111 (–125)
–128 (–137)
–128 (–134)
–145 (–148)
–147 (–153)
> 3.2 GHz to 9 GHz
–43 (–49)
–72 (–76)
–85 (–92)
–101 (–115)
–120 (–128)
–120 (–126)
–137 (–140)
–150 (–157)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Phase noise specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, excluding external mechanical vibration. Option UNY specifications at 1 kHz offset apply from 25 to 35 °C.
Maximum operating temperature of Option HY2 is 35 °C.
Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is less.
At carriers ≤ 10 MHz, the offset farthest from the carrier would be limited to 0.99 X carrier frequency.
At carriers 1 MHz ≤ F ≤ 250 MHz, measured with filters off at +16 dBm or maximum achievable leveled power, whichever is less.
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Option UNX: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 1, 2
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz
(–94)
–100 (–107)
–110 (–118)
–120 (–126)
–128 (–132)
–130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz
(–101)
–105 (–112)
–115 (–122)
–124 (–131)
–132 (–136)
–136 (–141)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
(–94)
–100 (–107)
–110 (–118)
–120 (–126)
–130 (–134)
–130 (–134)
> 1 to 2 GHz
(–89)
–96 (–101)
–104 (–112)
–114 (–120)
–124 (–129)
–124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
(–85)
–92 (–97)
–100 (–108)
–110 (–116)
–120 (–124)
–120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
(–74)
(–87)
(–98)
(–106)
(–114)
(–115)
Option UNY: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 1, 2
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier, optimized for less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz
(–94)
–100 (–107)
–110 (–118)
–123 (–135)
–138 (–144)
–141 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz
(–101)
–105 (–112)
–115 (–122)
–124 (–130)
–138 (–144)
–140 (–147)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
(–94)
–100 (–108)
–110 (–118)
–120 (–126)
–135 (–142)
–135 (–145)
> 1 to 2 GHz
(–89)
–96 (–101)
–104 (–112)
–115 (–121)
–133 (–138)
–133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz
(–85)
–92 (–97)
–100 (–108)
–110 (–117)
–128 (–134)
–128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
(–74)
(–87)
(–98)
(–104)
(–126)
(–125)
Option UNX: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW)
Low phase noise mode (1 to 250 MHz) 1, 3
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
1 MHz
(–109)
(–120)
(–130)
(–143)
(–150)
(–150)
10 MHz
–90 (–95)
–125 (–130)
–130 (–135)
–143 (–148)
–155 (–158)
–155 (–158)
100 MHz
–70 (–75)
–97 (–102)
–119 (–124)
–130 (–135)
–140 (–145)
–140 (–145)
250 MHz
(–76)
(–104)
(–121)
(–138)
(–142)
(–142)
Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW)
Low phase noise mode (1 to 250 MHz) 1, 3
Frequency
1 Hz
spec (typ)
Offset from carrier, optimized for less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
10 Hz
spec (typ)
100 Hz
spec (typ)
1 kHz
spec (typ)
10 kHz
spec (typ)
100 kHz
spec (typ)
1 MHz
–116 (–129)
–140 (–151)
–153 (–161)
–160 (–166)
–160 (–167)
–160 (–165)
10 MHz
–96 (–111)
–126 (–133)
–140 (–150)
–155 (–162)
–155 (–165)
–155 (–165)
100 MHz
–80 (–96)
–105 (–120)
–120 (–130)
–138 (–146)
–150 (–157)
–150 (–157)
250 MHz
–68 (–77)
–100 (–108)
–114 (–122)
–133 (–139)
–144 (–153)
–144 (–154)
1.
2.
3.
Phase noise specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, excluding external mechanical vibration. Option UNY specifications at 1 kHz
offset apply from 25 to 35 °C.
Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is less.
Measured with filters off at +16 dBm or maximum achievable leveled power, whichever is less. Without Option 1EU, frequencies of 10
MHz and below are not specified and offsets of 10 kHz and greater are not specified.
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Absolute SSB phase noise at 9 GHz
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
Opt UNY mode 1
Opt UNY mode 2
Opt UNX
Standard
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
Option UNX absolute SSB phase noise
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
-40
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
Option UNX absolute SSB phase noise, low phase noise mode
-50
-60
-70
9 GHz
3.2 GHz
2 GHz
1 GHz
500 MHz
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
10 MHz
100 MHz
-130
-140
-150
-160
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
-170
Option UNX residual phase noise
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
9 GHz
3 GHz
1 GHz
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
AM noise at 1 GHz
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
1M
10 M
100 M
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
Measured phase noise (data collected with the E5500 and plotted without spurs)
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 K
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
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–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
Option UNY absolute SSB phase noise
9 GHz
3.2 GHz
2 GHz
1 GHz
500 MHz
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
Option HY2 absolute SSB phase noise
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
9 GHz
3 GHz
2 GHz
1 GHz
500 MHz
1
10
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
100
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
Option UNY absolute SSB phase noise, low phase noise mode
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
–180
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
L(f) (dBc/Hz) vs. f (Hz)
10M
UNY vs HY2 absolute SSB phase noise at 2 GHz
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
–180
2 GHz HY2
2 GHz UNY
1K
10K
100K
1M
L(f) (dBc/Hz) vs. f (Hz)
10M
Option UNY residual phase noise
9 GHz
3 GHz
1 GHz
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
Measured phase noise (data collected with the E5500 and plotted without spurs)
Option UNY phase noise optimized for offsets less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
250 MHz
100 MHz
10 MHz
1 MHz
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
Option HY2 absolute SSB phase noise
250MHz
100MHz
10MHz
1MHz
1
10
100
1K
10K
100K
L(f) (dBc/Hz) vs. f (Hz)
1M
10M
Option UNY residual phase noise, low phase noise mode
100 MHz
10 MHz
1
10
100
1k
10 k
100 k
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
1M
10 M
100 M
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Frequency modulation (Option UNT)
Maximum deviation 1
Default RF path
Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode
Frequency
Max deviation
250 kHz to 250 MHz
2 MHz
> 250 to 500 MHz
1 MHz
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
2 MHz
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz
4 MHz
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz
8 MHz
> 3.2 GHz to 9 GHz
16 MHz
Frequency
Max deviation
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz
3.906 kHz
> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz 7.8125 kHz
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz 15.625 kHz
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz 31.25 kHz
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz 62.5 kHz
Resolution
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz
125 kHz
> 62.5 to 125 MHz
250 kHz
> 125 to 250 MHz
500 kHz
0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater
Deviation accuracy
Modulation frequency response
Path [coupling]
< ± (3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz) (1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz)
2 (at
100 kHz deviation)
1 dB bandwidth
3 dB bandwidth (typ)
FM path 1 [DC]
DC to 100 kHz
DC to 10 MHz
FM path 2 [DC]
DC to 100 kHz
DC to 1 MHz
FM path 1 [AC]
20 Hz to 100 kHz
5 Hz to 10 MHz
FM path 2 [AC]
20 Hz to 100 kHz
5 Hz to 1 MHz
FM path 1 [DC]
DC to 100 kHz
DC to 9.3 MHz
FM path 2 [DC]
DC to 100 kHz
DC to 1 MHz
FM path 1 [AC]
20 Hz to 100 kHz
5 Hz to 9.3 MHz
FM path 2 [AC]
20 Hz to 100 kHz
5 Hz to 1 MHz
Standard or Option UNX
Option UNY
DC FM
3 carrier
offset
± 0.1% of set deviation + (N x 8 Hz)
Distortion
< 1% (1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz)
Sensitivity
± 1 Vpeak for indicated deviation
Paths
FM1 and FM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may be
switched to any one of the modulation sources: Ext1, Ext2, internal1, internal2; The FM2
path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz; The FM2 path must be set to a deviation less
than FM1. To avoid distortion and clipping, signals applied with any combination of FM1,
FM2, or FM1+FM2 should not exceed 1 Vpeak .
1.
2.
3.
Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.
Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes. During ramp sweep operation (Option 007), 3 dB bandwidth is typically 50 kHz
to 10 MHz (FM1 path),
and 50 kHz to 1 MHz (FM2 path).
At the calibrated deviation and carrier frequency, within 5 °C of ambient temperature at time of user calibration.
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Phase modulation (Option UNT)
Maximum deviation1
Standard or Option UNX default RF path
Frequency
100 kHz BW mode
1 MHz BW mode
250 kHz to 250 MHz
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz
> 3.2 GHz to 9 GHz
20 rad
10 rad
20 rad
40 rad
80 rad
160 rad
2 rad
1 rad
2 rad
4 rad
8 rad
16 rad
Frequency
1 MHz BW mode
10 MHz BW mode
250 kHz to 250 MHz
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz
> 3.2 GHz to 9 GHz
2 rad
1 rad
2 rad
4 rad
8 rad
16 rad
0.2 rad
0.1 rad
0.2 rad
0.4 rad
0.8 rad
1.6 rad
Frequency
100 kHz BW mode
1 MHz BW mode
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz
> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz
> 62.5 to 125 MHz
> 125 to 250 MHz
0.03906 rad
0.078125 rad
0.15625 rad
0.3125 rad
0.625 rad
1.25 rad
2.5 rad
5 rad
0.003906 rad
0.0078125 rad
0.015625 rad
0.03125 rad
0.0625 rad
0.125 rad
0.25 rad
0.5 rad
Option UNY low phase noise mode
Frequency
1 MHz BW mode
10 MHz BW mode
0.003906 rad
0.0078125 rad
0.015625 rad
0.03125 rad
0.0625 rad
0.125 rad
0.25 rad
0.5 rad
0.0003906 rad
0.00078125 rad
0.0015625 rad
0.003125 rad
0.00625 rad
0.0125 rad
0.025 rad
0.05 rad
Resolution
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz
> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz
> 62.5 to 125 MHz
> 125 to 250 MHz
0.1% of set deviation
Option UNY default RF path
Option UNX low phase noise mode
Deviation accuracy
< ± 5% of deviation + 0.01 radians
(1 kHz rate, with 1 MHz BW mode for Option UNY or 100 kHz BW mode otherwise)
Modulation frequency response 2
Rates (3 dB
bandwidth)
DC to 100 kHz
DC to 1 MHz (typ) 3
DC to 10 MHz (typ)
100 kHz BW mode
1 MHz BW mode
10 MHz BW mode
Distortion
Standard or Option UNX
Option UNY
Sensitivity
Paths
1.
2.
3.
Standard
UNX
UNY
Normal
High
n/a
Normal
High
n/a
n/a
Normal
High
< 1% (1 kHz rate, total harmonic distortion (THD), deviation < N x 80 rad, 100 kHz BW mode)
< 1% (1 kHz rate, total harmonic distortion (THD), deviation < N x 8 rad, 1 MHz BW mode)
±1 Vpeak for indicated deviation
ΦM1 and ΦM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may
be switched to any one of the modulation sources: Ext1, Ext2, internal1, internal2. The ΦM2
path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz. The ΦM2 path must be set to a deviation less than
ΦM1. To avoid distortion and clipping, signals applied with any combination of ΦM1, ΦM2, or
ΦM1+ ΦM2 should not exceed 1 Vpeak.
Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.
Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes. During ramp sweep operation (Option 007), 3 dB bandwidth is typically 50 kHz
to 1 MHz (high BW mode).
Path 1 is useable to 4 MHz for external inputs less than 0.3 Vpeak .
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Amplitude modulation 1 (Option UNT) (typical)
Depth
Linear mode
Exponential (log) mode (downward modulation only)
Option UNT
Option UNT + 1SM 6
Maximum
ALC on
> 90%
> 20 dB
ALC off with power search 2 or
ALC on with deep AM 3
> 95%
> 50 dB 4
> 60 dB 4
Settable
0 to 100%
0 to 40 dB
0 to 40 dB
Sensitivity
0 to 100%/V
0 to 40 dB/V
0 to 40 dB/V
Resolution
0.1%
0.01 dB
0.01 dB
± (6% of setting + 1%)
± (2% of setting + 0.2 dB) ± (2% of setting + 0.2 dB)
Depth accuracy (1 kHz rate)
ALC on
ALC off with power search 4 or ALC on with deep AM 5
< 2 dB depth
—
—
± 0.5 dB
< 10 dB depth
—
—
± 1 dB
< 40 dB depth
—
—
± 2 dB
< 50 dB depth
—
—
± 3 dB
< 60 dB depth
—
—
± 5 dB
1 Vpeak
–1 or +1 V
–1 or +1 V
±1V
± 3.5 V 5
± 3.5 V 5
External input (selectable polarity)
Sensitivity for indicated depth
Maximum allowable
Rates (3 dB bandwidth, 30% depth)
DC coupled
0 to 100 kHz
AC coupled
10 Hz to 100 kHz (useable to 1 MHz)
Distortion (1 kHz rate, ALC on, linear mode, total harmonic distortion)
30% AM
< 1.5%
60% AM
< 2%
Paths
AM1 and AM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may be
switched to any one of the modulation sources: Ext1, Ext2, Internal1, Internal2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
All AM specifications are typical. For carrier frequencies below 2 MHz, AM is useable but not specified. Unless otherwise stated,
specifications apply with ALC on, deep AM off, and envelope peaks within ALC operating range (–20 dBm to maximum specified power,
excluding step-attenuator setting). With Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode on, AM is useable but not recommended or specified below 250 MHz.
ALC off is used for narrow pulse modulation and/or high AM depths, with envelope peaks below ALC operating range (40 dB). Carrier
power level will be accurate after a power search is executed.
ALC on with deep AM provides high AM depths together with closed-loop internal leveling. This mode must be used with a repetitive
AM waveform
(frequency > 10 Hz) with peaks > –5 dBm (nominal, excluding step-attenuator setting).
Modulation depths greater than 40 dB require an external input greater than ± 1 volt, and are not available with the internal modulation
source.
If 600 Ω input impedance is selected, maximum input voltage is ± 6 V.
Option 1SM scan modulation provides exponential (log) AM with improved accuracy. In this mode, maximum output power is reduced
up to 3 dB below 3.2 GHz.
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External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2) (Option UNT)
Modulation types
AM, FM, and FM
Input impedance
50 or 600 Ω (nom) switched
High/low indicator
100 Hz to 10 MHz BW, activated when input level error exceeds 3% (nom), ac coupled inputs only
Internal modulation source (Option UNT)
Dual function generators
Provide two independent signals (internal1 and internal2) for use with AM, FM, FM, or LF out.
Waveforms
Sine, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, triangle, Gaussian noise, uniform noise, swept
sine, dual sine 1
Rate range
Sine
0.5 Hz to 1 MHz
Square, ramp, triangle
0.5 Hz to 100 kHz
Resolution
0.5 Hz
Accuracy
Same as timebase
LF out
Output
Internal1 or internal2; also provides monitoring of internal1 or internal2 when used for AM, FM,
or FM.
Amplitude
0 to 3 Vpeak, (nom) into 50 Ω
Output impedance
50 Ω (nom)
Swept sine mode
(frequency, phase continuous)
Operating modes
Triggered or continuous sweeps
Frequency range
1 Hz to 1 MHz
Sweep rate
0.5 to 100,000 sweeps/s, equivalent to sweep times 10 μs to 2 s
Resolution
0.5 Hz (0.5 sweep/s)
1.
Internal2 is not available when using swept sine or dual sine modes.
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Pulse modulation 1
On/off ratio
Standard
Option UNW
80 dB (typ)
80 dB
50 MHz to 400 MHz
10 ns (typ)
15 ns (10 ns typ)
> 400 MHz
6 ns (typ)
10 ns (6 ns typ)
1 µs
1 µs
50 MHz to 400 MHz
150 ns
30 ns
> 400 MHz
150 ns
20 ns
ALC on
10 Hz to 500 kHz
10 Hz to 500 kHz
ALC off
dc to 3 MHz
dc to 10 MHz
± 0.5 dB (0.15 dB typ)
± 0.5 dB (0.15 dB typ)
50 MHz to 3.2 GHz
± 0.7 dB (typ)
± 0.7 dB (typ)
> 3.2 GHz
± 0.5 dB (typ)
± 0.5 dB (typ)
± 5 ns (typ)
± 5 ns (typ)
50 MHz to 250 MHz
< 3% (typ)
< 3% (typ)
> 250 to 400 MHz
< 11% (typ)
< 11% (typ)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz
< 6% (typ)
< 6% (typ)
> 3.2 GHz
< 2 mV pk-pk (typ)
< 2 mV pk-pk (typ)
Video delay (ext input to video)
50 ns (nom)
50 ns (nom)
50 MHz to 250 MHz
35 ns (nom)
35 ns (nom)
> 0.25 to 3.2 GHz
25 ns (nom)
25 ns (nom)
> 3.2 GHz
30 ns (nom)
30 ns (nom)
Pulse overshoot
< 10% (typ)
< 10% (typ)
Input level
+1 V = RF on
+1 V = RF on
Input impedance
50 Ω (nom)
50 Ω (nom)
Rise/fall times (Tr, Tf)
Minimum pulse width
ALC on
ALC off
Repetition frequency
Level accuracy (relative to CW)
ALC on 2
ALC off with power search 3
Width compression (RF width relative to
video out)
Video feed-through 4
RF delay (video to RF output)
1.
2.
3.
4.
With ALC off, specs apply after the execution of power search. Specifications apply with Atten Hold Off (default mode for instruments
with attenuator), or ALC level between –5 and +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower. Below 50 MHz, pulse modulation is useable; however performance is not warranted. Pulse modulation does not operate if Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode
is on.
± 0.8 dB for pulse width ≤ 1 µs with RF frequency ≤ 100 MHz
Power search is a calibration routine that improves level accuracy with ALC off. The instrument microprocessor momentarily closes the
ALC loop to find the modulator drive setting necessary to make the quiescent RF level equal to an entered value, then opens the ALC
loop while maintaining that modulator drive setting. When executing power search, RF power will be present for typically 10 to 50 ms;
the step attenuator (Option 1E1) can be set to automatically switch to maximum attenuation to protect sensitive devices. Power search
can be configured to operate either automatically or manually at the carrier frequency, or over a user-definable frequency range. Power
search may not operate above the maximum specified output power.
With Option 1E1 step attenuator in 0 dB position. Above 3.2 GHz, video feed-through decreases with step attenuator setting.
Below 3.2 GHz, video feed-through is expressed as a percentage of RF output level.
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Measured pulse modulation envelope
Frequency = 9 GHz, amplitude = 10 dBm, ALC = off, 10 ns/div
Internal pulse generator
Modes
Free-run, triggered, triggered with delay, doublet, and gated; triggered with delay,
doublet, and gated require external trigger source
Period (PRI) (Tp)
70 ns to 42 s (repetition frequency: 0.024 Hz to 14.28 MHz)
Pulse width (Tw)
10 ns to 42 s
Delay (Td)
Free-run mode
0 to ± 42 s
Triggered with delay and doublet modes
75 ns to 42 s with ± 10 ns jitter
Resolution
–– Td video delay (variable)
–– Tw video pulse width (variable)
–– Tp pulse period (variable)
–– Tm RF delay
–– Trf RF pulse width
–– Tf RF pulse fall time
–– Tr RF pulse rise time
–– Vor pulse overshoot
–– Vf video feedthrough
10 ns (width, delay, and PRI)
Sync
Output
Td
Video
Output
50%
50%
Tw
Tp
Tm
RF Pulse
Output
50%
10%
90%
Tr
Vor
Vf
Trf
Tf
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Simultaneous modulation
All modulation types (FM, AM, FM, and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously enabled except: FM with FM, and linear AM with
exponential AM. AM, FM, and FM can sum simultaneous inputs from any two sources (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2). Any given
source (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2) may be routed to only one activated modulation type.
Remote programming
Interfaces
Control languages
IEEE-488 functions
Keysight IO libraries
GPIB (IEEE-488.2,1987) with listen and talk, RS-232, and 10BaseT LAN interface.
SCPI version 1997.0. Completely code compatible with previous PSG signal generator model,
E8663B. The E8663D will emulate the applicable commands for the following signal generators,
providing general compatibility with ATE systems and the E5500 phase noise system:
Keysight 8662A/8663A
Keysight 8643A/8644B
Keysight 8664A/8665B
Aeroflex 2040 Series
SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4 , LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2.
Keysight’s IO Library Suite ships with the E8663D to help you quickly establish an error-free connection between your PC and instruments − regardless of the vendor. It provides robust instrument
control and works with the software development environment you choose.
General specifications
Power requirements
Operating temperature range 1
Storage temperature range 2
Altitude
Humidity
Environmental testing
ISO compliant
EMC
Acoustic noise
Storage
Security
Compatibility
Self-test
Weight
Dimensions
Recommended calibration cycle
1.
2.
3.
4.
100/120 VAC 50/60/400 Hz; or 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, (automatically selected);
< 250 W typ, 450 W maximum
0 to 55 °C
–40 to 70 °C
0 to 4600 m (15,000 ft.)
Relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40 °C (non-condensing)
Samples of this product have been tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test
Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation,
and end-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels
are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 3
This family of signal generators is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence
with Keysight’s commitment to quality
Conforms to the immunity and emission requirements of IEC/EN 61326-1, including the conducted and radiated emission requirements of CISPR Pub 11/2003 Group 1 class A.
Normal: 51 dBA (nom)
Worst case: 62 dBA (nom) 4
Memory is shared by instrument states and sweep list files. There is 14 MB of flash memory
available in the E8663D. Depending on how the memory is used, a maximum of 1000 instrument states can be saved
Display blanking
Memory clearing functions (See Application Note, "Security Features of Keysight Technologies Signal Generators," Part Number E4400-90621)
With Option 008, all user-written files are stored on an 8 GByte removable flash memory card
Keysight 83550 Series millimeter heads
OML millimeter source modules
Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzers
Keysight EPM/EPM-P Series power meters
Internal diagnostic routine tests most modules (including microcircuits) in a preset condition; for
each module, if its node voltages are within acceptable limits, then the module “passes” the test
< 22 kg (48 lb.) net, < 30 kg (68 lb.) shipping
178 mm H x 426 mm W x 515 mm D (7” H x 16.8” W x 20.3” D)
24 months
Maximum operating temperature of Option HY2 is 35 °C.
During storage below −20 °C, instrument states may be lost.
As is the case with all signal generation equipment, phase noise specifications are not warranted in a vibrating environment.
This is louder than typical Keysight equipment: 60 dBA (nom).
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Input/Output Descriptions
Front panel connectors (all connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted) 1
RF output
ALC input
LF output
External input 1
External input 2
Pulse/trigger gate input
Pulse video out
Pulse sync out
Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Type-N female
Used for negative external detector leveling; nominal input impedance 120 kΩ, damage level ± 15 V
Outputs the internally generated LF source; nominal output impedance 50 Ω.
Drives either AM, FM, or FM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 Vrms and
10 Vpeak
Drives either AM, FM, or FM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 Vrms and
10 Vpeak
Accepts input signal for external fast pulse modulation; also accepts external trigger pulse input for
internal pulse modulation. Nominal impedance 50 Ω; damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak
Outputs a signal that follows the RF output in all pulse modes; TTL-level compatible, nominal source
impedance 50 Ω
Outputs a synchronizing pulse, nominally 50 ns width, during internal and triggered pulse modulation. TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω
Rear panel connectors (all connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted) 1
Auxiliary interface (dual mode)
GPIB
LAN
10 MHz input
10 MHz output
Sweep output (dual mode)
Stop sweep in/out
Trigger output (dual mode)
Trigger input
Source module interface
Source settled
Z-axis blank/markers
10 MHz EFC (Option UNX or
UNY)
1 GHz Out (Option UNX or UNY)
Removable flash memory drive
1.
Used for RS-232 serial communication and for master/slave source synchronization (9-pin subminiature female connector). For master/slave operation, use Keysight part number 8120-8806 master/
slave interface cable
Allows communication with compatible devices
Allows 10BaseT LAN communication
Accepts a 10 MHz external reference (timebase) input.
Nominal input impedance 50 Ω
Damage levels > +10 dBm
Outputs internal or external reference signal. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω. Nominal output
power +8 dBm
Supplies a voltage proportional to the RF power or frequency sweep ranging from 0 volts at the start
of sweep to +10 volts (nom) at the end of sweep, regardless of sweep width.
During CW operation, supplies a voltage proportional to the output frequency, +10 volts (nom) corresponding to the maximum specified frequency.
Output impedance: < 1 Ω (nom), can drive 2 kΩ.
Open-collector, TTL-compatible input/output. In ramp sweep operation, provides low level (nominally 0 V) during sweep retrace and bandcross intervals, and high level during the forward portion
of the sweep. Sweep will stop when grounded externally, sweep will resume when allowed to go high
Outputs a TTL signal. High at start of dwell, or when waiting for point trigger; low when dwell is over
or point trigger is received. When using LF Out, provides 2 μs pulse at start of LF sweep.
Accepts 3.3V CMOS signal for triggering point-to-point in manual sweep mode, or to trigger start of
LF sweep. Damage levels ≥ +10 V or ≤ –4 V
Reserved for future use
Provides an output trigger that indicates when the signal generator has settled to a new frequency
or power level. High indicates source not settled, Low indicates source settled
During ramp sweep, supplies +5 V (nom) level during retrace and bandswitch intervals. Supplies –5
V (nom) level when the RF frequency is at a marker frequency
Accepts an external DC voltage, ranging from −5 V to +5 V, for electronic frequency control (EFC) of
the internal 10 MHz reference oscillator. This voltage inversely tunes the oscillator about its center
frequency approximately −0.07 ppm/V. The nominal input impedance is greater than 1 MΩ
Low noise 1 GHz reference output signal, approximately +5 dBm (nom)
Accepts 8 GB compact flash memory card for optional non-volatile memory (Option 008 only). All
user information (save/recall settings, flatness files, presets, etc) is stored on removable memory
card when Option 008 is installed
Digital inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS unless indicated otherwise. Inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels.
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Options, Accessories, and Related Products
Model/option
Description
E8663D-503
Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz
E8663D-509
Frequency range from 100 kHz to 9 GHz
E8663D-007
Analog ramp sweep
E8663D-008
8 GB removable flash memory
E8663D-063
E8663B backwards compatibility option bundle (1EU, 1E1, 1EH, UNX, UNT)
E8663D-UNX
Ultra low phase noise
E8663D-UNY
Enhanced ultra low phase noise
E8663D-UNT
AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output
E8663D-UNW
Narrow pulse modulation
E8663D-1E1
Step attenuator
E8663D-1EH
Improved harmonics below 2 GHz (low-pass filters)
E8663D-1EM
Moves all front panel connectors to the rear panel
E8663D-1EU
High output power
E8663D-1SM
Scan modulation
E8663D-1CN
Front handle kit
E8663D-1CM
Rackmount flange kit
E8663D-1CP
Rackmount flange and front handle kit
E8663D-C09
Move all front panel connectors to the rear panel except for the RF output connector
E8663D-UK6
Commercial calibration certificate and test data
E8663D-A6J
ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration
E8663D-AMG
Calibration + uncertainties + guardbanding (accredited)
E8663D-ABA
Printed copy of the English documentation set
Customized product solutions
E8663D-H1S
1 GHz external frequency reference input and output
E8663D-HCC
Connections for phase coherency > 250 MHz
E8663D-HY2
Enhanced ultra low phase noise level 2
Accessories
8120-8806
Master/slave interface cable
1819-0427
8 GByte compact flash memory card
E8251-60419
Rack slide kit
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Related Keysight Literature
Keysight Microwave Signal Generators Brochure, Literature number 5991-4876EN
E8257D PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generators
Configuration Guide, Literature number 5989-1325EN
Data Sheet, Literature number 5989-0698EN
E8267D PSG Microwave Vector Signal Generator
Data Sheet, Literature number 5989-0697EN
Configuration Guide, Literature number 5989-1326EN
E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator Configuration Guide, Literature number 5990-4137EN
Millimeter Wave Source Modules from OML, Inc. for the Keysight PSG Signal Generators
Technical Overview, Literature number 5989-2923EN
Security Features of Keysight Technologies Signal Generators, Part Number E4400-90621
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