Agilent 8644B Data Sheet

Agilent 8644B, 8664A, 8665B High Performance RF Signal Generators
Data Sheet
A commitment to value in signal generators
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Agilent’s high performance RF signal generators – choose one for…
…Best spectral purity
• Lowest SSB phase noise and spurious
• Highest output power
• Lowest residual FM
• AM, FM, pulse modulation
• Built-in 2 GHz counter (Option 8644B-011)
• VOR/ILS signal simulation (Option 8644B-009)
• Ultra low leakage (Option 8644B-010)
…High RF frequency coverage
• 100 kHz to 3000 MHz – 8664A, 4200 MHz – 8665B – 6000 MHz
• Low SSB phase noise (Option 8664A-004 or Option 8665B-004)
• AM and wideband FM
• High performance pulse modulation (Option 8664A-008 or Option 8665B-008)
• Ultra low leakage (Option 8664A-010 or Option 8665B-010)
8644B
8664A and 8665B
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Choose one for your application...
8644B 8664A 8665B
1 or 2 GHz 3 GHz 6 GHz
RF communications
Out-of-channel Ideal for receivers Ideal for receivers Same performance as receiver testing
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with 90 dB selectivity with 90 dB selectivity 8664A but up to 6 GHz and/or spurious with Option 8664A-004, immunity of 85 dB and spurious immunity of
< 85 dB to 3 GHz
General purpose Lowest possible phase Wideband FM with Lowest noise and
noise and spurious rates to 6 MHz for spurious to 6 GHz for R&D simulation of many
new digital systems
Component test Highest output power Ideal clock source with Best output level
for mixer testing low phase jitter for high accuracy to 6 GHz
speed digital components for response testing
Radar/EW testing Full functionality for Optional pulse Same performance as
R&D and manufacturing modulation with internal 8664A but up to 6 GHz
delay and width adjust for coverage of most
surveillance radars
Avionics Option 8644B-009 Coverage of most Same performance as
provides specified weather and avionics 8664A up to 6 GHz VOR/ILS signal radars. Option 8664A-008 simulation provides pulse modulation
capable of generating appropriate pulse width and delay internally
1. For FM receivers with approximately 14 kHz IF BW and 25 kHz channel spacing
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Performance backed by Agilent’s reputation and manufacturing experience
Every Agilent Technologies’ signal generator meets speci­fications that would reject most other signal generators
Before any Agilent Technologies’ signal generator is introduced, specifications are set to assure that the product will perform consistently for your application. The specification setting process is reflective of the quality that Agilent has always strived to deliver. An explanation of Agilent’s specification setting process will show the confidence that you can have when selecting an Agilent Technologies signal generator.
The model used for specification setting is illustrated in the above right figure. The following text defines each element in the figure.
• Production margin is the difference between the average product perform­ance and the test line limit (TLL). This TLL is the pass/fail limit used by the production line at final test under standard environmental conditions.
• Delta environmental represents the possible change in performance over the environmental extremes (e.g., temperature and humidity).
• Drift represents the change in perform­ance over the calibration period.
• Measurement uncertainty accounts for possible measurement errors in the equipment used to characterize the signal generator.
• Customer guardband represents any additional margin necessary to ensure a worst case scenario.
This process means that whether the signal generator is placed in a high temperature environment such as at the top of a rack of equipment or a well controlled environment, the performance stated in our specifications can be relied on for your most exacting applications. This process guarantees that the signal generator is introducing the minimum error possible in the measure­ments you are performing.
Typical performance
Since some applications push the limits of specifications, Agilent Technologies also provides data that indicates typical performance. This typical performance is generally set at the test line limit (TLL), which is significantly better than the war­ranted specification. Use the typical data when comparing different products, or when your application pushes the limit on a given specification. The following information highlights typical performance for the most common areas of interest for the 8644B, 8664A and 8665B.
Production
margin
Delta
environmental
and drift
Measuremant
uncertainty
Customer
guardband
Average TLL SPEC
(warranted)
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Typical performance, for applications that push specifications
SSB phase noise
SSB phase noise is an important specifica­tion of a signal generator if it is to be used for measuring the adjacent channel selec­tivity of a receiver. If the phase noise of the signal generator is too high at frequency offsets equal to the channel spacing, the test results might indicate a failure of the receiver when it is actually functioning properly. If the selectivity is 90 dB, the 8644B (or Option 8664A-004, or Option 8665B-004) is recommended.
Output level accuracy
Output level accuracy is a combination of temperature variation, flatness over fre­quency, and the signal generator’s internal attenuator and detector accuracies. The graph represents worst case output level accuracy of a sampling of 8665Bs. All of these units fall within the shaded area.
RF leakage
Due to radios becoming more sensitive and operating at higher frequencies, the traditional two-turn loop measurement of RF leakage has become inadequate. To overcome the shortcomings of the two­turn loop, Agilent has developed a new measurement technique using resonant dipole antennas, which is 20 to 25 dB more sensitive than the two-turn loop method. Agilent has been able to reduce the level of radiated emissions in its newer signal generators through innovative design and packaging. Understanding that not all applications require the lowest possible emissions, Option 010 (i.e., 86xxx-010) is available on all of these performance signal generators.
-60
-80
Typical SSB phase noise and spurs at 1 GHZ
-100
-120 Option 004
-140
SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
-160
10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz)
-160
10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M 40M
Typical output level accuracy for the 8665B at - 115 dBm
2.0
1.0
0.5
(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]
Typical SSB phase noise and spurs at 1 GHZ
8644B
(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]
8664A 8665B
standard
-0.5
-1.0
-2.0
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
-85
-90
-95
-100
dBm
-105
-110
-115
-120
-125 515 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1029
Carrier frequency (MHz)
8644B typical leakage
Standard
Option 8644B-010
MHz
Specification
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Internal modulation source
Low distortion sinewaves to 400 kHz with variable phase and amplitude.
Triangle, sawtooth and squarewaves to 50 kHz with variable phase and amplitude.
White Gaussian noise with variable amplitude.
Two independent sources for two-tone testing.
Optional pulse modulation (Options 8664A-008 and 8665B-008)
An Agilent designed GaAs pulse modulator provides the exceptional performance that is so critical for pulsed applications.
< 5 ns rise/fall times, > 80 dB on/off ratio
Built-in pulse generator features include variable pulse delay and width from 50 ns to 999 ms. This saves purchasing additional equipment.
Leveled RF output maintains accuracy while in pulse modulation.
High reliability electronic attenuator (optional on 8644B)
For applications up to 1 GHz, the electronic attenuator provides increased reliability. Instead of using mechanical relays, the electronic attenuator uses solid-state com­ponents for setting output levels accurate to within ±1.0 dB. The Agilent patented design uses PIN switching elements with three million hours of MTBF, giving the attenuator an estimated 0.2% failure rate.
Features that improve the usability of Agilent’s 8644B, 8664A and 8665B for your application!
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Wideband FM (8664A and 8665B)
Typical rates to 5 MHz with 2 MHz of deviation, or rates to 800 kHz with 10 MHz of deviation (fc> 1500 MHz) allows testing of most wideband receivers.
Excellent FM linearity is inherent due to YIG oscillator design.
Stable dc-coupled FM for measurements that require low carrier drift.
Performance signal generator series features
High stability oven controlled timebase is standard.
Surface mount construction for improved reliability.
Three year calibration cycle (MTBC) means less time in the calibration lab.
Built-in self-diagnostics and calibration saves valuable time by significantly reducing down time.
2 GHz frequency counter (Option 8644B-011)
20 Hz to 2 GHz frequency counting via front panel connector.
Cost and space efficient solution for applications involving audio frequency measurements, local oscillator, IF and transmitter testing.
Eliminates the need to externally couple the timebase references when using an external counter.
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8644B 8664A, 8665B
Frequency
Range: 0.252 to 1030 MHz 0.1 to 3000 MHz 8664A
0.252 to 2060 MHz, Option 8644B-002 0.1 to 6000 MHz 8665B Resolution: 0.01 Hz 0.01 Hz Accuracy (std. timebase): 0.375 x 10
-6
times carrier in Hz 0.375 x 10-6times carrier in Hz
< 1 year of calibration Switching speed (typical): < 350 ms < 50 ms (within 0.33 ppm) (within 100 Hz) < 100 ms 8664A-004 or 8665B-004
Spectral purity
SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz): (at 20 kHz offset)
Carrier (MHz) Standard Option 004 (866xx-004)
4120 to 6000 NA –105 –116
3000 to 4120 NA –105 –122
2060 to 3000 NA –111 –122
1030 to 2060 –130 (Option 8644B-002) –111 –128
515 to 1030 –136 (–142 typical) –117 –134
257.5 to 515 –142 –122 –139
128.5 to 257.5 –145 N/A N/A
0.25 to 128.5 –145 N/A N/A
8664A, 8665B
187.5 to 257.5 NA –128 –144
0.1 to 187.5 NA –117 –131
Nonharmonics: < –105 dBc, > 10 kHz offset, < –100 dBc, > 10 kHz offset,
0.252 to 1030 MHz 187.5 to 2060 MHz < –100 dBc, > 10 kHz offset, < –90 dBc, > 10 kHz offset, 1030 to 2060 MHz 2060 to 6000
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MHz, 0.1 to 187.5 MHz Harmonics: < –25 dBc, output ≤ +10 dBm < –30 dBc, output ≤ +10 dBm Subharmonics: None, 0.252 to 515 MHz < –75 dBc, 0.1 to 1500 MHz
< –52 dBc, 515 to 1030 MHz < –40 dBc, 1500 to 3000 MHz < –40 dBc, 1030 to 2060 MHz < –50 dBc, 3000 to 60001 MHz
Residual FM (Hz rms): Standard Standard/Option 004 (866xx-004)
Carrier (MHz) 3 kHz BW 15 kHz BW 3 kHz BW 15 kHz BW
2060 to 60001 –– < 60/< 10 < 80/< 32 1030 to 2060 < 2 < 4 < 15/< 2.5 < 20/< 8 515 to 1030 < 1 < 2 < 7.5/< 1.2 < 10/< 4
257.5 to 515 < 0.5 < 1 < 7.5/< 1.2 < 10/< 4
0.25 to 257.5 < 0.5 < 0.5 ––
8664A, 8665B
187.5 to 257.5 –– < 7.5/< 1.2 < 10/< 4
0.1 to 187.5 –– < 15/< 2.5 < 20/< 8
Residual AM: < 0.01% AM rms < 0.04% AM rms (0.3 to 3 kHz post det. BW) SSB AM noise floor (dBc/Hz): < –157, 10 dBm, < 1030 MHz < –137, 13 dBm, < 187.5 MHz (offsets > 100 kHz) < –150, 10 dBm, < 2060 MHz < –150, 13 dBm, > 187.5 MHz
Internal reference oscillator Standard high stability Option 001 high stability with EFC
Aging: +1.5 x 10
-8
/day after ten days ±3 x 10
-10
/day after 10 days
Temperature: +7 x 10
-10
, 0 to 55 °C ±6 x 10
-10
, to 55 °C
Line voltage: ±2 x 10
-10
, (+5%, -10%) ±1 x 10
-10
, ±10%
Output: 10 MHz, > 0.15 V
rms
level into 50 10 MHz, > 1 V
rms
level into 50
External reference input: Accepts 10 MHz ±5 ppm and a level range of 0.5 V to 2 V
rms
into 50
Electronic frequency control (EFC): Option 001 (86xxx-001) only, +0.01 ppm for ±1 Vdc at rear panel connector, voltage range ±10 Vdc,
input impedance 10k
Specifications
1. 3000 MHz for 8664A, 6000 MHz for 8665B
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8644B 8664A, 8665B
Output level
Range: +16 to –137 dBm, +13 to -139.9 dBm
+13 dBm, 8644B-002/005 +9 dBm, Option 8664A-008 or 8665B-008 Resolution: 0.01 Hz 0.01 Hz Absolute accuracy: ±1 dB, output ≥ –127 dBm ±1 dB, output ≥ –119.9 dBm, 1 - 1000 MHz
±3 dB, output < –127 dBm ±1.5 dB, output ≥ –119.9 dBm, 1000 to 3000 MHz
±2 dB, output ≥ –119.9 dBm, 3000 to 6000
1
, < 1 MHz
±3 dB, output ≥ –129.9 dBm
Reverse power protection: 50 watts 25 watts
2
, 0.1 to 2060 MHz
1 watt, > 2060 MHz Third order intermod: < –50 dBc < –47 dBc (frequencies < 1300 MHz, two signals at +8 dBm, 25 kHz apart through a resistive combiner) Overrange: Typically 2 dB Typically 2 dB Switching speed (typical): < 50 ms < 50 ms SWR:
Output level < 3000 MHz 3000 MHz
0 dBm < 2.2:1 < 1.75:1 < 2.0:1
< 0 dBm < 1.5:1 < 1.5:1 < 1.75:1
Output impedance: 50 50 Ω
Amplitude modulation
Depth: 0 to 100%, output +7 dBm 0 to 100%, output +7 dBm Resolution: 0.1% 0.1% Bandwidth (3 dB): dc to > 100 kHz, > 128 MHz dc to > 10 kHz for > 10 MHz Accuracy: 1 kHz rate ±(7% of setting +1%) up to 80% depth ± (6% of setting +1%) up to 90% depth Distortion: < 3%; < 4%, 8644B-002 < 4% 30% depth, 1 kHz rate Incidental phase modulation: < 0.2 radians peak < 0.2 radians peak, 2000 MHz (at 30% depth, 1 kHz rate) < 0.2 radians peak, > 2000 MHz External input impedance: 600 600 Ω
Frequency modulation
Maximum peak deviation: 20 MHz/200 kHz3, > 1030 MHz 20 MHz, 3000 to 60001MHz
10 MHz/100 kHz3, > 515 MHz 10 MHz, 1500 to 3000 MHz 5 MHz/50 kHz3, > 257.5 MHz 5 MHz, 750 to 1500 MHz
2.5 MHz/25 kHz, > 128.5 MHz 2.5 MHz, 375 to 750 MHz
1.25 MHz/12.5 kHz
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, > 64 MHz 1.25 MHz, 187.5 to 375 MHz
62.5 kHz/6.25 kHz3, > 32 MHz 5 MHz, < 187.5 MHz Deviation halves per lower octave (> 16, > 8, > 4, > 2, > 1, > 0.5 MHz)
Resolution: 2.5% of setting 2.5% of setting Bandwidth (3 dB): dc to 100 kHz dc to 800 kHz Carrier accuracy in FM: ±0.5% of setting ±0.6% of setting Indicator accuracy: < 5%, < 30 kHz rates ±9%, < 20 kHz rates
< 10%, < 100 kHz rates ±11%, < 20 kHz rates, 8664A-004 or 8665B-004
Distortion: < 5%, < 1%
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20 Hz to 100 kHz < 1%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz rates Incidental AM: < 0.5%, deviation 20 kHz < 0.3%, deviation 20 kHz External group delay: < 10 µs, 100 kHz rates < 30 µs, 2 0 kHz rates External input impedance: 600 600 Ω
Specifications (continued)
1. 3000 MHz for 8664A, 6000 MHz for 8665B
2. One watt on 8665B
3. Low noise mode three
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8644B 8664A, 8665B
Pulse modulation
Options 8664A-008 and 8665B-008
On/off ratio: > 35 dB, > 80 dB, > 1030 MHz > 80 dB Rise/fall time, 10 to 90%: < 100 ns < 5 ns Repetition rate: dc to 1 MHz dc to 10 MHz Internal width/delay: N/A Variable from 50 ns to 1 s ±5%
accuracy, 0.2% of full scale
resolution Minimum width: 0.5 ms 10 ns Video feedthrough/overshoot: < 15% < 25% Output level accuracy: ±2 dB Same as standard External inputs/outputs: Input level: on state; > 3.0 V
peak
Input level: TTL into 50 Ω or
(600 Ω input impedance) off state; < 0.8 V
peak
Schottky TTL
Sync out and video out: TTL
into 50
Internal modulation source
Number of sources: Two sources simultaneously available through summation, independently adjustable in frequency,
phase, amplitude and waveform. Source one may also be internally modulated with AM, FM, phase modulation and pulse modulation to create a subcarrier waveform.
Waveforms and rates: Sine, white Gaussian noise; 0.1 Hz to 400 kHz
Triangle, sawtooth, square; 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency accuracy: Same as timebase Output level (into 600 ): 1 V
peak
, 2 V
peak
for 8644B
Output resolution: 2 mV
peak
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.1%, 20 kHz rates
Frequency sweep
Digital sweep: Digitally stepped sweep over entire frequency range. Linear/log selection. 0.5 to 1000 sec sweeps. Markers/Z axis output: Three markers available /Z axis output nominally +5 V/X axis output nominally 0 to 10 V. Phase continuous sweep: 40 MHz of span available at maximum carrier frequency. Twenty ms to ten sec sweep times.
Remote programming
Interface: GPIB (IEEE 488.2-1987). Control language: Hewlett-Packard Systems Language (HP-SL). All functions controlled except power. IEEE-488 functions: SH1, AH1, T6, TEO, L4, LEO, SR1, RL1, PPO, DC1, DTO, CO, E2.
Specifications (continued)
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8644B 8664A, 8665B
Avionics Option 8644B-0009 8644B-009 provides the performance needed for testing VOR N/A
and ILS (localizer, glide slope and marker beacon) receivers.
8644B-009 provides guaranteed specifications necessary to
make these demanding tests. VOR (108 to 118 MHz) Bearing accuracy: 0.1°, frequency accuracy: Same as timebase,
AM accuracy (30%): ±5% of setting, AM distortion: 2%,
FM accuracy (480 Hz dev.): ±1.5 Hz ILS: localizer/glide slope DDM resolution: Localizer: 0.0002 Glide slope: 0.0004
(108 to 112 MHz/329.3 to DDM accuracy: Localizer: ±0.0004 ±5% of DDM 335 MHz) Glide slope: ±0.0008 ±5% of DDM
Marker beacon (75 MHz): AM accuracy: ±5% of setting AM distortion: 2%
AM accuracy (95%): ±5% of setting +1% AM distortion: 5%
2 GHz counter Option 011
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 2 GHz in three ranges N/A Sensitivity: 25 mV
rms
(–19 dBm into 50 )
Maximum input: 2.25 V
rms
(+20 dBm into 50 Ω) Impedance: 50 Ω, 10 MHz to 2 GHz; 1 M Ω shunted by < 65 pf, < 10 MHz Coupling: ac Gate times: 0.1s to 1s in 0.1s steps Measurement resolution: Measured frequency (Hz) x 10
-8
/gate time or 0.01 Hz if greater
Measurement uncertainty: (± time base accuracy) plus (± measurement resolution)
General
Power requirements: ±10% of 100 V, 120 V, 220 V or 240 V; 48 to 440 Hz; 500 VA except 8644B 400 VA. Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C Leakage: Conducted and radiated interference meets MIL STD 461 B REO2 and FTZ 1046.
Leakage is measured into a resonant dipole antenna, one inch from the instruments surface with output level < 0 dBm (all inputs/outputs properly terminated, f
c
< 1 GHz). Leakage is typically < 16 µV or < 2 µV with Option 010, measured at the front panel. The older two-turn loop method of measurement is typically < 1 µV or < 0. 1 µV for Option 010.
Acoustic noise: Typically < 5.5 bels Storage registers: Ten full function and 40 frequency/amplitude registers. Calibration/diagnostics: Internal calibration and diagnostics functions are available to the user. Built-in test capability
locates circuit malfunctions to allow repair through module replacement.
Calibration interval: Recommended three years (MTBC). Weight: 8644B; 30 kg (67 lbs). 8664A/8665B; 35 kg (78 lbs) Dimensions: 177H x 426W x 601D mm (7 x 16.8 x 23.7 in.). Option 010 adds 35 mm (1.4 in.) to depth.
Specifications (continued)
177 mm (7.0 in.)
426 mm
16.8 in.)
TOP
17 mm
(0.7 in.)
23 mm
(0.09 in.)
SIDE
Option 010 in creases depth by 35 mm (1.4 in.)
601 mm
23.7 in.)
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Ordering information
Note: To add options to a product, specifiy the model number, followed by the
option number. For example:
Models: 8644B, 8664A, 8665B Option 8644A-005 or Option 8665B-010
8644B 8664A
8665B
Options:
001 High stability time base with EFC ✓✓ 002 2 GHz doubled output ✓✓ 003 Rear panel input/output ✓✓ 004 Low noise option Not applicable 005 Electronic attenuator (N/A with Option 002) ✓✓ 008 Pulse modulation ✓✓ 009 Specified VOR/ILS ✓✓ 010 Reduced leakage configuration ✓✓ 011 2 GHz internal frequency counter ✓✓ 907 Front handle kit (5061-9690) ✓✓ 908 Rack flange kit (5061-9678) ✓✓ 909 Combined front/rack flange kit (5061-9684) ✓✓ 915 Add service manual service kit 08645-61116 08665-61116 R1281A Additional 3 years of return warranty ✓✓
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