Agilent E8267D Data Sheet

Agilent E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator

Data Sheet

The Agilent E8267D is a fully synthesized signal generator with high output power, low phase noise, and I/Q modulation capability.

All 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.

Definitions

Specifications (spec): Represents warranted performance.

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 average.

Measured: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a parameter measured on an instrument during design stage.

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Step (digital) sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Ramp (analog) sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Spectral purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Frequency modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Phase modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Amplitude modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Internal modulation source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Wideband AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Narrow pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Internal pulse generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Simultaneous modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Vector modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Wideband external I/Q inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Internal baseband generator: real-time mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Remote programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Input/Output Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Front panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Rear panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Auxiliary I/O connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Options, Accessories, and Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Web Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Related Agilent Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Table of Contents

Range

Option 520 250 kHz to 20 GHz Option 532 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz Option 544 250 kHz to 44 GHz

Resolution

CW 0.001 Hz All sweep modes 0.01 Hz

Switching speed

3, 4

< 16 ms (typ) with I/Q modulation off < 24 ms (typ) with I/Q modulation on

Phase offset Adjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments Frequency bands

Band Frequency range N #

1 250 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 10 GHz 1 7 > 10 to 20 GHz 2 8 > 20 to 28.5 GHz 3 9 > 28.5 to 44 GHz 5

Accuracy Calibration ± aging rate ± temperature effects

± line voltage effects (nom)

Internal timebase reference oscillator

Standard Option UNR

Aging rate < ±1 x 10

-7

/year or < ±3 x10-8/year or

< ±4.5 x 10

-9

/day < ±2.5 x 10

-10

/day

after 45 days after 30 days

Temperature effects (typ) < ±5 x 10-80 to 55 °C < ±4.5 x 10-90 to 55 °C Line voltage effects (typ) < ±2 x 10-9for < ±2 x 10

-10

+5% to –10% change for ±10% change External reference frequency 1, 2, 2.5, 5, 10 MHz 10 MHz only Lock range ±0.2 ppm ±1.0 ppm

Reference output

Frequency 10 MHz Amplitude > +4 dBm into 50 Ω load (typ)

External reference input

Amplitude > –3 dBm Option UNR 5 dBm ±5 dB

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)

Operating modes Step sweep of frequency or amplitude or both (start to stop)

List sweep of frequency or 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 2 to 65535 (step sweep)

2 to 1601 per table (list sweep)

Triggering Auto, external, single, or GPIB Settling time

Frequency < 8 ms

(typ)

Amplitude < 5 ms (typ)

Specifications

Frequency

1. Operational, but unspecified, down to 100 kHz.

2. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), resolution is limited with narrow spans and slow sweep speeds. Refer to ramp sweep specifications for more information.

3. Time from GPIB trigger to frequency within 0.1 ppm of final frequency above 250 MHz or within 100 Hz below 250 MHz.

4. Add 12 ms (typ) when switching from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz.

5. To optimize phase noise 5 dBm ± 2 dB.

6. 19 ms (typ) when stepping from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz.

Step (digital) sweep

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 minimum2to 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 10 GHz 2 to < 3.2 GHz 200 MHz/ms 20 GHz ≥ 3.2 GHz 400 MHz/ms 40 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

Sweep time

(forward sweep, not including bandswitch 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

Two PSGs can synchronously track each other, with

independent control of start/stop frequencies Network analyzer compatibility Fully compatible with Agilent 8757D scalar

network analyzer

Also useable with Agilent 8757A/C/E scalar network

analyzers for making basic swept measurements.

Ramp (analog) sweep

(Option 007)

1. During ramp sweep operation, AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation are useable

but performance is not specified; wideband AM and I/Q modulation are not useable.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. For master/slave operation, use Agilent part number 8120-8806 master/slave interface cable.

5. When measuring low-pass devices in AC mode, dynamic range may be reduced up to 10 dB

below 3.2 GHz. An external highpass filter may be required to remove 27 kHz pulse source feed-through (11742A 45 MHz to 26.5 GHz blocking capacitor recommended).

6. GPIB system interface is not supported with 8757A/C/E, only with 8757D. As a result, some features of

the 8757A/C/E, such as frequency display, pass-through mode, and alternate sweep, do not function with PSG signal generators.

Output

Power

1, 2

(dBm)

Frequency range spec (typ) Option 520

250 kHz to 3.2 GHz –130 to +13 (+16) 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Option UNW –130 to +9 (+13) 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Option 1EH –130 to +10 (+13)

250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Options UNW and 1EH –130 to +7 (+12)

> 3.2 to 10 GHz –130 to +18 (+23)

> 10 to 20 GHz –130 to +18 (+22)

Options 532 and 544

250 kHz to 3.2 GHz –130 to +12 (+15) 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Option UNW –130 to +8 (+12) 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Option 1EH –130 to +9 (+12)

250 kHz to 3.2 GHz with Options UNW and 1EH –130 to +6 (+11)

> 3.2 to 10 GHz –130 to +14 (+21)

> 10 to 20 GHz –130 to +14(+18)

> 20 to 32 GHz –130 to +14(+18)

> 32 to 40 GHz –130 to +12 (+18)

> 40 to 44 GHz –130 to +10 (+13)

Step attenuator

0 to 115 dB in 5 dB steps

Maximum available power in CW mode (measured)

Attenuator hold range Minimum From –15 dBm to maximum specified

output power with step attenuator in 0 dB position. Can be offset using step attenuator.

Amplitude switching speed

ALC on or off (without power search) < 3 ms (typ)

1. Maximum power specification is warranted from 15 to 35 ºC, and is typical from 0 to 15 ºC.

Maximum power over the 35 to 55 ºC range typically degrades less than 2 dB unless otherwise stated.

2. With I/Q modulation on, maximum power specification is typical. With external inputs enabled,

√(I

+ Q2) > 0.2 V

rms

3. With harmonic filters switched off. With filters on, maximum output power is reduced 3 dB for

frequencies below 2 GHz.

4. With I/Q modulation on, maximum power specification is typically reduced 3 dB.

5. Maximum power over the 35 to 55 ºC range typically degrades less than 4 dB. With I/Q

modulation on, maximum power specification is typically reduced 5 dB.

6. The step attenuator provides coarse power attenuation to achieve low power levels. Fine power

level adjustment is provided by the ALC (Automatic Level Control) within the attenuator hold range.

7. To within 0.1 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range. Add 10 to 50 ms when using

power search.

Option 520 output power (measured)

Frequency (MHz)

0 5000 10000 15000 20000

r (d

)

0 4 8 121620242832364044

Frequency (GHz)

Option 544 output power (measured)

Power (dBm)

Level accuracy1(dB) Frequency > +10 dBm +10 to –10 dBm –10 to –70 dBm –70 to –90 dBm

250 kHz to 2 GHz ±0.6 ±0.6 ±0.7 ±0.8 > 2 to 20 GHz ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.9 ±1.0 >20 to 32 GHz ±1.0 ±0.9 ±1.0 ±1.7 > 32 to 44 GHz ±1.0 ±0.9 ±1.5 ±2.0

CW level accuracy with I/Q modulation (With PRBS modulated data) (relative to CW)

With ALC on:

QAM or QPSK formats

±0.2 dB

Constant-amplitude formats (FSK, GMSK, etc) ± 0.2 dB

With ALC off:

± 0.2 dB (typ)

Level accuracy (measured)

Resolution 0.01 dB Temperature stability 0.01 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

, 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 20 GHz < 1.6:1 (typ) > 20 GHz < 1.8:1 (typ) Leveling modes Internal leveling, external detector leveling,

millimeter source module, ALC off

1. 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 > –5 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB. In ramp sweep mode (with Option 007), specifications are typical. For instruments with Type-N connectors (Option 1ED), specifications are degraded typically 0.2 dB above 18 GHz. Specifications do not apply above the maximum specified power.

2. If external inputs are used, specification applies with input level √(I2+ Q2) = 0.3 V

rms

and I/Q

modulator attenuation is internally optimized based on input levels.

3. Measured with symbol rate > 10 kHz and power ≤ 0 dBm.

4. Relative to ALC on, after power search is executed. When applying external I/Q signals with

ALC off, output level will vary directly with I/Q input level.

5. Options 532 and 544: 0.02 dB/°C (typ) above 2 GHz.

6. Compatible with Agilent EPM Series (E4418B and E4419B) power meters.

0 5 10 15 20

Frequency (GHz)

Option 520 level accuracy at -110 dBm (measured)

Error (dB)

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1 0

-0.1

-0.3

-0.4

-0.5

0 4 8 12162024283236 4044

Frequency (GHz)

Option 544 level accuracy at -110 dBm (measured)

rro

r (d

)

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1 0

-0.1

-0.3

-0.4

-0.5

1. Specifications are typical for harmonics beyond specified frequency range.

2. Typical below 250 MHz if Option 1EH is installed and filters are off.

3. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), harmonics are –28 dBc below 250 MHz.

External detector leveling

Range –0.2 mV to –0.5 V (nom) (–36 dBm to +4 dBm using

Agilent 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

Harmonics1(at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)

< 10 MHz –28 dBc (typical below 1 MHz) 10 MHz to 2 GHz –28 dBc

10 MHz to 2 GHz (with Option 1EH filters on) –55 dBc

> 2 GHz to 20 GHz –55 dBc > 20 GHz to 44 GHz –45 dBc

Harmonics (measured)

Spectral purity

2nd harmonic (dBc)

Standard vs. Option 1EH harmonics (measured)

Carrier frequency (MHz)

-20

-40

-60

-80

-100

0 500 1000 1500 2000

Standard

Option 1EH

Option 544 standard harmonics (measured)

Carrier frequency (GHz)

-20

-40

-60

-80

-100

-120 0 2 4 6 8 10121416182022

2nd harmonic (dBc)

Option 520 standard harmonics (measured)

Frequency (MHz)

Harmonics (dBc)

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

Sub-harmonics

(At +10 dBm or maximum specified output

power, whichever is lower) 250 kHz to 10 GHz None > 10 GHz to 20 GHz < –60 dBc > 20 GHz to 40 GHz < –50 dBc > 40 GHz to 44 GHz < –45 dBc

Non-harmonics

(dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output

power, whichever is lower, for offsets > 3 kHz

[> 300 Hz with Option UNR])

Frequency Spec Typical

250 kHz to 250 MHz –65 –72 for > 10 kHz offsets > 250 MHz to 1 GHz –80 –88 > 1 to 2 GHz –74 –82 > 2 to 3.2 GHz –68 –76 > 3.2 to 10 GHz –62 –70 > 10 to 20 GHz –56 –64 > 20 to 28.5 GHz –52 –60 > 28.5 to 44 GHz –48 –56 SSB phase noise (CW) Offset from carrier (dBc/Hz) Frequency 20 kHz 20 kHz (typ) 250 kHz to 250 MHz

–130 –134 > 250 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 10 GHz –110 –113 > 10 to 20 GHz –104 –108 > 20 to 28.5 GHz –100 –104 > 28.5 GHz –96 –100

Option UNR: Enhanced SSB phase noise (CW)

Offset from carrier (dBc/Hz)

Frequency 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ)

250 kHz to 250 MHz

–94 (–115) –110 (–123) –128 (–132) –130 (–133)

> 250 to 500 MHz

–100 (–110) –124 (–130) –132 (–136) –136 (–141)

> 500 MHz to 1 GHz

–94 (–104) –118 (–126) –130 (–135) –130 (–135)

> 1 to 2 GHz

–88 (–98) –112 (–120) –124 (–129) –124 (–129) > 2 to 3.2 GHz –84 (–94) –108 (–116) –120 (–125) –120 (–125) > 3.2 to 10 GHz –74 (–84) –98 (–106) –110 (–115) –110 (–115) > 10 to 20 GHz –68 (–78) –92 (–100) –104 (–107) –104 (–109) > 20 to 28.5 GHz –64 (–74) –88 (–96) –100 (–103) –100 (–105) > 28.5 to 44 GHz –60 (–70) –84 (–92) –96 (–99) –96 (–101)

Residual FM

(rms, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth) CW mode < N x 8 Hz (typ) Option UNR < 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) > 2.4 to 20 GHz < –148 dBc/Hz (typ) > 20 GHz < –141 dBc/Hz (typ)

1. Sub-harmonics are defined as Carrier Freq / N). Specifications are typical for sub-harmonics beyond specified frequency range.

2. Performance is typical for spurs at frequencies above the maximum operating frequency of the instrument. Specifications apply for CW mode, without modulation. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), performance is typical for offsets > 1 MHz.

3. Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is less.

Measured phase noise with an Agilent E5500 phase noise measurement system and plotted without spurs

Standard phase noise with I/Q modulation on

Standard phase noise

Standard SSB phase noise (measured)

L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170 10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

44 GHz

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

Standard phase noise with I/Q modulation on (measured)

L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

44 GHz

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

Option UNR phase noise with I/Q modulation on

Option UNR phase noise

Option UNR SSB phase noise (measured)

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

44 GHz

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

Option UNR with I/Q modulation on (measured)

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

44 GHz 40 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

AM noise at 10 GHz

Standard vs. Option UNR phase noise

Standard vs. Option UNR at 10 GHz (measured)

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

Standard Option UNR

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170 10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100 M

M(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f (Hz)

AM noise at 10 GHz (measured)

1. External I/Q input level √(I2+ Q2) = 250 mVrms, I/Q modulator attenuator set to auto.

Measured rms jitter:

Standard

Carrier SONET/SDH RMS jitter Unit intervals Time frequency data rates bandwidth (µUI) (fs)

155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 27 174 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 25 40

2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 77 31

9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 206 21

39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 704 18

Option UNR

Carrier SONET/SDH RMS jitter Unit intervals Time frequency data rates bandwidth (µUI) (fs)

155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 29 186 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 25 40

2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 82 33

9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 212 21

39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 683 17

Maximum deviation

Frequency Maximum 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 10 GHz 16 MHz > 10 GHz to 20 GHz 32 MHz > 20 GHz to 28.5 GHz 48 MHz > 28.5 GHz to 44 GHz 80 MHz

Resolution 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater Deviation accuracy < ± 3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz

(1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz)

Modulation frequency response3(at 100 kHz deviation) Path [coupling]

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

DC FM4carrier offset ±0.1% of set deviation + (N x 8 Hz) Distortion < 1% (1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz) Sensitivity ±1 V

peak

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.

1. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode only at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rate, or bandwidths, please contact your sales representative.

2. Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.

3. 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).

4. At the calibrated deviation and carrier frequency, within 5 °C of ambient temperature at time of user calibration.

Frequency modulation

(Option UNT)

1. Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.

2. 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).

3. Path 1 is useable to 4 MHz for external inputs less than 0.3 V

peak

4. 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 (–15 dBm to maximum specified power, excluding step attenuator setting).

5. For reduced distortion at high modulation depths, either Level Hold mode (ALC off with Power Search) or Deep AM mode should be used. With ALC on in Deep AM mode, waveform peaks are controlled by ALC system, and the lower portion of the waveform (below –10 dBm nominal ALC level) is subject to sample-and-hold drift of approximately 0.25 dB/second.

6. To achieve > 40 dB depth, less than –1 V external input may be required.

Phase modulation

(Option UNT)

Amplitude modulation

(Option UNT) (typ)

Maximum deviation1Frequency Normal BW mode High BW mode

250 kHz to 250 MHz 20 rad 2 rad > 250 to 500 MHz 10 rad 1 rad > 500 MHz to 1 GHz 20 rad 2 rad > 1 GHz to 2 GHz 40 rad 4 rad > 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz 80 rad 8 rad > 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 160 rad 16 rad > 10 GHz to 20 GHz 320 rad 32 rad > 20 GHz to 28.5 GHz 480 rad 48 rad > 28.5 GHz to 44 GHz 800 rad 80 rad

Resolution 0.1% of set deviation Deviation accuracy < ±5% of deviation + 0.01 radians (1 kHz rate, normal BW mode) Modulation frequency response

Normal BW mode High BW mode

Rates (3 dB BW) DC to 100 kHz DC to 1MHz (typ)

Distortion < 1 % (1 kHz rate, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD),

dev < N x 80 rad, normal BW mode)

Sensitivity ±1 V

peak

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 must be set to a deviation less than FM1.

Depth

Linear mode Exponential (log) mode

(downward modulation only)

Maximum

ALC on > 90% > 20 dB ALC off or Deep AM on

> 95% > 40 dB

Settable 0 to 100 % 0 to 40 dB Resolution 0.1% 0.01 dB Accuracy (1 kHz rate) < ±(6 % of setting + 1 %) < ±(2% of setting + 0.2 dB) Ext sensitivity ±1 V

peak

for indicated depth –1 V

peak

for indicated depth 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, linear mode, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)) 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.

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% ac coupled inputs only) (nom)

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

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 V

peak

, into 50 Ω (nom)

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 Hz to 100 kHz sweep/s, equivalent to sweep

times 10 µs to 2 s

Resolution 0.5 Hz (0.5 sweep/s)

Rate (typical 1 dB bandwidth)

ALC on 1 kHz to 80 MHz ALC off DC to 80 MHz

External I input

Sensitivity 0.5 V = 100% Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)

External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2)

(Option UNT)

Internal modulation source

(Option UNT)

Wideband AM

1. Internal2 is not available when using swept sine or dual sine modes.

1. With ALC off, specifications apply after the execution of power search. Specifications apply

with Atten Hold Off (default mode), or ALC level between –5 and +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower .

2. 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 10-50 ms; the step attenuator 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.

3. With attenuator in 0 dB position. Video feed-through decreases with attenuator setting.

500 MHz to 3.2 GHz Above 3.2 GHz

On/Off ratio 80 dB (typ) 80 dB Rise/Fall times (Tr, Tf) 100 ns (typ) 6 ns (typ) Minimum pulse width

Internally leveled 2 µs 1 µs Level hold (ALC off with power search) 0.5 µs 0.15 µs

Repetition frequency

Internally leveled 10 Hz to 250 kHz 10 Hz to 500 kHz Level hold (ALC off with power search) DC to 1 MHz DC to 3 MHz Level accuracy (relative to CW) Internally leveled ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB Level hold (ALC off with power search) ±0.5 dB (typ) ±0.5 dB (typ)

Width compression

(RF width relative to video out) ±50 ns (typ) ±5 ns (typ)

Video feed-through

< 200 mv (typ) < 2 mv (typ)

Video delay (Ext input to video) 50 ns (nom) 50 ns (nom) RF delay (video to RF output) 270 ns (nom) 35 ns (nom) Pulse overshoot < 10% (typ) < 10% (typ) Input level +1 V

peak

= RF On +1 V

peak

= RF On

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom)

10 MHz to 3.2 GHz Above 3.2 GHz

On/Off ratio 80 dB 80 dB Rise/Fall times (Tr, Tf) 10 ns (8 ns typ) 10 ns (6 ns typ) Minimum pulse width

Internally leveled: 1 µs 1 µs Level hold (ALC off with power search): 20 ns 20 ns

Repetition frequency

Internally leveled: 10 Hz to 500 kHz 10 Hz to 500 kHz Level hold (ALC off with power search): DC to 5 MHz DC to 10 MHz Level accuracy (relative to CW) Internally leveled ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB (0.15 dB typ) Level hold (ALC off with power search): ±1.3 dB (typ) ±0.5 dB (typ)

Pulse modulation

1, 2

(Option UNU)

Narrow pulse modulation

1, 2

(Option UNW)

10 MHz to 3.2 GHz Above 3.2 GHz

Width compression

(RF width relative to video out) ±5 ns (typ) ±5 ns (typ)

Video feed-through

< 125 mv (typ) < 2 mv (typ)

Video delay (Ext input to video) 50 ns (nom) 50 ns (nom) RF delay (video to RF output) 45 ns (nom) 35 ns (nom) Pulse overshoot < 15% (typ) < 10% (typ) Input level +1 V

peak

= RF On +1 V

peak

= RF On

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom)

Modes Free-run, triggered, triggered with delay, doublet,

and gated. Triggered with delay, doublet, and gated modes require an 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 10 ns (width, delay, and PRI)

All modulation types (FM, AM, FM, pulse. and I/Q) may be simultaneously enabled except: FM with FM, linear AM with exponential AM, and wideband AM with I/Q. 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.

Internal pulse generator

(Option UNU or UNW)

Measured pulse modulation envelope

Freq = 10 GHz, Amp = 10 dBM, ALC = Off, Pulse width = 50 ns

Timebase (nsec)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Sync output

Video output

RF pulse output

50%

10%

90%

50%

1. With attenuator in 0 dB position. Video feed-through decreases with attenuator setting.

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

Simultaneous modulation

1. With Option 007, vector modulation is not useable in ramp sweep mode. With Option 1EH, specifications apply with filters off.

2. For optimum signal quality, the I and Q inputs should be 0.7 V

peak

, with √(I2+ Q2) + 150 mV

rms

. Different RMS levels are accommodated by adjusting the internal I/Q modulator attenuator, which may be either manually or automatically set. The minimum input level required to maintain RF level accuracy is √(I

+ Q2) = 0.1 V

rms

3. Sine wave response, measured with input level = 100 mVrms on one channel, and ALC off. For carrier frequencies below 1.5 GHz, modulation frequency response within ± 150 MHz of carrier may be limited by RF chain filtering.

External I/Q inputs

Input impedance switched 50 or 600 Ω (nom) Input range

Minimum 0.1 V

rms

, maximum 1V

peak

Flatness ± 1 dB within ± 40 MHz of carrier (with ALC off) (typ)

I/Q frequency response3(measured)

RF path filters Carrier frequency Nominal filter cutoff frequenies

≤ 250 MHz 300 MHz low-pass filter > 250 to 396 MHz 220 to 420 MHz bandpass filter > 396 to 628 MHz 350 to 650 MHz bandpass filter > 628 to 1000 MHz 1040 MHz low-pass filter > 1.0 to 1.5 GHz 1.6 GHz low-pass filter

Vector modulation

1.8 GHz

900 MHz

Carrier at 900 MHz (measured)

-2

-4

-6

-8

(dB)

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

-0.2 -0.15 -0.1 -0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

Carrier at 1.8 GHz (measured)

(dB)

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

-0.2 -0.15 -0.1 -0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

-2

-4

-6

-8

38 GHz

2.4 GHz

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

-0.2 -0.15 -0.1 -0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

(dB)

Carrier at 2.4 GHz (measured)

-2

-4

-6

-8

Carrier at 38 GHz (measured)

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

(dB)

-5

-10

-15

-0.2 -0.15 -0.1 -0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

I/Q adjustments

I & Q offsets External inputs (600 Ω): ± 5 Volts

External inputs (50 Ω): ± 50 %

Internal baseband generator: ± 50 % I/Q attenuation 0 to 40 dB I/Q gain balance ± 4 dB I/Q quadrature skew ± 10 ° range (typ) Low pass filter Selectable 40 MHz or through path

I/Q baseband outputs

Differential I, I, Q, Q Single ended I, Q Frequency range DC to 40 MHz Output voltage into 50 W 1.5 V

peak-to-peak

(typ) DC offset adjustments ± 3 V DC offset resolution 1 mV Low pass filter Selectable 40 MHz or through path

RF output frequency range 3.2 to 44 GHz Input

Input (baseband) frequency range DC to 1.0 GHz (nom)

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) Recommended input level 0 dBm (nom) Maximum input voltage ±1 V

I/Q offset adjustments ±50% I/Q quadrature skew ±10 degrees (nom) I/Q frequency response (measured)

Wideband external I/Q inputs

(Option 015)

12 GHz

4 GHz

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 4 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 12 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

28 GHz

20 GHz

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 20 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 28 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

1. Modulation frequency response within ±1 GHz of the carrier frequency may be limited by the RF chain cutoff frequencies.

38 GHz

32 GHz

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 32 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-8

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

Offset from Carrier (GHz)

Carrier at 38 GHz (measured)

(dB)

-2

-4

-6

-1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

Internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform mode

(Options 601 and 602)

RF path filters

Carrier frequency Nominal filter cutoff frequencies > 3.2 to 5 GHz 5.5 GHz low-pass filter > 5 to 8 GHz 8.9 GHz low-pass filter > 8 to 12.8 GHz 13.9 GHz low-pass filter > 12.8 to 20 GHz 22.5 GHz low-pass filter > 20 to 24 GHz 19.6 to 24.5 GHz band-pass filter > 24 to 28.5 GHz 23.5 to 29.0 GHz band-pass filter > 28.5 to 32 GHz 28.0 to 32.5 GHz band-pass filter > 32 to 36 GHz 31.7 to 36.5 GHz band-pass filter > 36 to 40 GHz 35.5 to 40.4 GHz band-pass filter > 40 to 44 GHz 39.5 to 44.3 GHz band-pass filter

Channels 2 [I and Q] Resolution 16 bits [1/65,536] Baseband waveform memory

Length (playback)

Option 601 8 megasamples (MSa/channel) Option 602 64 megasamples (MSa/channel)

Length (non-volatile storage) 1.2 gigasamples (GSa) on 6 GB hard drive (Option

005)

Waveform segments

Segment length 60 samples to 8 or 64 MSa Maximum number of segments 1,024 (Option 601)

8,192 (Option 602)

Minimum memory allocation 256 samples or 1 kbyte blocks

Waveform sequences

Sequencing Continuously repeating Maximum number of sequences 16,384 Maximum segments/sequence 32,768 Maximum segment repetitions 65,536

Clock

Sample rate 1 Hz to 100 MHz Resolution 0.001 Hz Accuracy Same as timebase +2

-42

[in non-integer applications]

Reconstruction filter: [fixed] 50 MHz [used for all symbol rates]

1. Modulation frequency response within ±1 GHz of the carrier frequency may be limited by the RF chain cutoff frequencies.

Baseband spectral purity

[full scale sinewave] Harmonic distortion 100 kHz to 2 MHz: < –65 dBc (typ) Phase noise < –127 dBc/Hz (typ) (baseband output of 10 MHz

sinewave at 20 kHz offset)

IM performance < –74 dB (typ)

Triggers

Types Continuous, single, gated, segment advance Source Trigger key, external, remote [LAN, GPIB, RS-232] External polarity Negative, positive External delay time 10 ns to 40 s plus latency External delay resolution 10 ns

Markers

(Markers are defined in a segment during the waveform generation process, or from the PSG front panel. A marker can also be tied to the RF blanking feature of the PSG.)

Marker polarity Negative, positive Number of markers 4

Multicarrier

Number of carriers Up to 100 (limited by a maximum bandwidth of 80 MHz

depending on symbol rate and modulation type) Frequency offset (per carrier) –40 MHz to +40 MHz Power offset (per carrier) 0 dB to –40 dB

Modulation Types

PSK BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 FSK Selectable: 2, 4, 8, 16 MSK

Data Random ONLY Multicarrier (measured)

Multitone

Number of tones 2 to 64, with selectable on/off state per tone Frequency spacing 100 Hz to 80 MHz Phase (per tone) Fixed or random Power offset (per tone) 0 to –40 dB

4 Carriers with 64 QAM at 10 Msym/s with 20 MHz spacing

Ref-4 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 10 W1 S2 S3 FC

(f): #f>50K #Swp

#Atten 6 dB

Center 20.000 00 GHz Res BW 1.8 MHz

VBW 1.8 MHz

Span 200 MHz

Sweep 1 ms

44 GHz image rejection (measured)

44 GHz multitone (measured)

Ref-10 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 10 W1 S2 S3 FC

£(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 2 dB

∆ Mkr1 -9.00 MHz

-53.585 dB

VBW 180 kHz

Span 20 MHz

Sweep 2.36 ms (601 pts)

Marker ∆

-9.000000 MHz

-53.585 dB

Center 44.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 180 kHz

Ref-10 dBm Norm Log 10 dB/

LgAv

W1 S2 S3 FC

£(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 10 dB

∆ Mkr1 35.47 MHz

-48.69 dB

VBW 3 kHz

Span 80 MHz

Sweep 10.72 s (601 pts)

Marker ∆

35.470000 MHz

-48.69 dB

Center 44.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 3 kHz

20 GHz image rejection (measured)

20 GHz multitone (measured)

Ref-4 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 10 W1 S2 S3 FC

(f): #f>50K #Swp

#Atten 6 dB

Mkr1 -8.00 MHz

-59.104 dB

Center 20.000 00 GHz Res BW 180 kHz

VBW 180 kHz

Span 20 MHz

Sweep 2.36 ms

Marker

-8.000000 MHz

-59.104 dB

Ref-15 dBm Norm Log 10 dB/

LgAv

W1 S2 S3 FC AA £(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 10 dB

∆ Mkr1 39.20 MHz

-48.84 dB

Center 20.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 3 kHz

VBW 3 kHz

Span 80 MHz

Sweep 10.72 s (601 pts)

Marker ∆

39.200000 MHz

-48.48 dB

Two-tone

Frequency spacing 100 Hz to 80 MHz) Alignment Left, centered, or right IM distortion

250 kHz to 3.2 GHz < –45 dBc (typ) > 3.2 GHz to 20 GHz < –55 dBc (typ) > 20 to 40 GHz < –50 dBc (typ) > 40 to 44 GHz < –45 dBc (typ)

44 GHz two tone (measured)

20 GHz two tone (measured)

Ref-4 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 10 W1 S2 S3 FC

(f): #f>50K #Swp

#Atten 6 dB

Mkr1 -20.00 MHz

-62.275 dB

Center 20.000 00 GHz Res BW 470 kHz

VBW 470 kHz

Span 50 MHz

Sweep 1 ms

Marker

-20.000000 MHz

-62.275 dB

Ref -6 dBm Norm Log 10 dB/

LgAv 10 W1 S2 S3 FC

£(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 4 dB

∆ Mkr1 -20.08 MHz

-54.714 dB

VBW 470 kHz

Span 50 MHz

Sweep 1 m s (601 pts)

Center 44.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 470 kHz

Marker ∆

-20.080000 MHz

-54.714 dB

1. RF power < 0 dBm (Option 520) or < –3 dBm (Option 532, 544). When external inputs are used, vector accuracy is equivalent to internal performance after system calibration.

Basic modulation types (custom format) PSK BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8PSK,

16PSK, D8PSK MSK User-defined phase offset from 0 to 100 ° QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 FSK Selectable: 2, 4, 8, 16 level symmetric, C4FM

User defined: Up to 16 custom deviation levels

Deviation resolution: 0.1 Hz

Symbol rate Maximum deviation

< 5 MHz 4 times symbol rate

5 MHz to 50 MHz 20 MHz User-defined I/Q Custom map of 256 unique values

Vector accuracy

Formats: BPSK, QPSK, 16-256 QAM (α = 0.3, root

Nyquist filter, symbol rate 4 Msym/s)

EVM (% RMS) ≤ 20 GHz < 1.2%, < 0.8% (typ) > 20 to 32 GHz < 1.3% < 0.9% (typ) > 32 to 44 GHz < 1.4% < 0.9% (typ) Origin offset 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz –45 dBc (typ)

3.2 to 44 GHz –50 dBc (typ)

EVM (measured)

FIR filter

Selectable Nyquist, root Nyquist, Gaussian, rectangular

α: 0 to 1, B

T: 0.1 to 1

Custom FIR 16-bit resolution, up to 64 symbols long,

automatically resampled to 1024 coefficients (maximum) > 32 to 64 symbol filter: symbol rate ≤ 12.5 MHz > 16 to 32 symbol filter: symbol rate ≤ 25 MHz Internal filters switch to 16 tap when symbol rate is between 25 and 50 MHz

Symbol rate

For external serial data: Adjustable from 1000 symbols/sec to a maximum

symbol rate of 50 Mbits/sec ÷ (#bits/symbol)

For internally generated data: Adjustable from 1000 symbols/sec to

50 Msymbols/second and a maximum of 8 bits per symbol. Modulation quality may be degraded at high symbol rates.

Internal baseband generator: real-time mode

(Option 601 and 602)

1. Measured with Agilent 89441A vector signal analyzer. Valid after executing I/Q calibration, and

instrument is maintained within ±5 °C of calibration temperature. RF power < 0 dBm (Option 520) or < –3 dBm (Option 532, 544). When external inputs are used, vector accuracy is equivalent to internal performance, after system calibration.

QPSK (measured)

Symbol Rate (Msymbol/sec)

EVM (%)

01020304050

3 GHz

6 GHz

12 GHz

28 GHz

38 GHz

44 GHz

3 GHz

16 QAM (measured)

Symbol Rate (Msymbol/sec)

01020304050

EVM (%)

4.5

3.5

2.5

1.5

0.5

3 GHz 6 GHz 12 GHz 28 GHz 38 GHz 44 GHz

3 GHz

Baseband reference frequency Data clock can be phase locked to an external reference. Input ECL, CMOS, TTL compatible, 50 Ω AC coupled

Frame trigger delay control

Range 0 to 1,048,575 bits Resolution 1 bit

Data types

Internally generated data

Pseudo-random patterns PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23 Repeating sequence Any 4-bit sequence

Other fixed patterns Direct-pattern RAM [PRAM] Max size 8 MB (Option 601)

64 MB (Option 602)

(each bit uses an entire sample space) Use Non-standard framing

User file

Max size 800 KB (Option 601)

6.4 MB (Option 602) Use Continuous modulation or internally generated TDMA standard

Externally generated data

Type Serial data Inputs Data, data (bit) clock, symbol sync

Accepts data rates ±5% of specified data rate

Internal burst shape control

Varies with standards and bit rates Rise/Fall time range Up to 30 bits Rise/Fall delay range 0 to 63.5 bits

Spectral re-growth (measured)

10 GHz carrier with 16 QAM signal at 10 Msym/s 25 GHz carrier with 16 QAM signal at 10 Msym/s

Ref-12 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 100 W1 S2 S3 FC

£(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 10 dB

∆ Mkr1 12.00 MHz

-64.622 dB

Center 10.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 470 kHz

VBW 470 kHz

Span 50 MHz

Sweep 1 ms (601 pts)

Marker ∆

12.000000 MHz

-64.622 dB

Ref-10 dBm Samp Log 10 dB/

LgAv 100 W1 S2 S3 FC

£(f): FTun Swp

^Atten 0 dB

∆ Mkr1 -12.00 MHz

-60.125 dB

Center 25.000 00 GHz ^Res BW 300 kHz

VBW 300 kHz

Span 50 MHz

Sweep 2.12 ms (601 pts)

Marker ∆

-12.000000 MHz

-60.125 dB

Interfaces GPIB (IEEE-488.2,1987) with listen and talk, RS-232,

and 10BaseT LAN interface

Control languages SCPI version 1997.0. Also will emulate most applicable

Agilent 836xxB, Agilent 837xxB, 8662/3A and Agilent 8340/41B commands, providing general compatibility with ATE systems which include these signal generators.

IEEE-488 functions SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2 ISO compliant This family of signal generators is manufactured in an

ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies’ commitment to quality.

Agilent IO Libraries Agilent’s IO Libraries Suite ships with the E8267D 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.

Power requirements 90 to 267 Vac 50 to 60 Hz, (automatically selected);

< 400 W typ 650 W maximum

Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C

Storage temperature range2–40 to 70 °C

With Option 005 –4 ° to 65 °C, gradient less than 20 °C/hour

Shock and vibration

Operating random vibration 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 g rms Survival swept sine vibration 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 g Survival random vibration 5 to 500 Hz, 2.09 g rms

Functional shock (half-sine, 30 g, 11 ms) and bench drop test. Meets the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F for class 3 equipment.

EMC Meets the conducted and radiated interference and

immunity requirements of IEC/EN 61326-1. Meets radiated emission requirements of CISPR Pub 11/1997 Group 1 class A.

Storage registers Memory is shared by instrument states, user data files,

sweep list files, and waveform sequences. Depending on the number and size of these files, up to 800 storage registers and 10 register sequences are available.

Security Display blanking

Memory clearing functions (See Application Note “Security of Agilent Singal Generators Issues and Solutions”,

Literature Number, 5989-1091EN)

Compatibility Agilent 83550 Series Millimeter Heads and OML

millimeter source modules Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzers Agilent EPM Series power meters

Self-test 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.

Weight < 25 kg (54 lb.) net, < 33 kg (74 lb.) shipping Dimensions 178 mm H x 426 mm W x 515 mm D

(7” H x 16.8” W x 20.3” D in.)

Recommended calibration cycle 24 months

Remote programming

General specifications

1. Save and recall of user files and instrument states from Option 005 hard drive is guaranteed only over the range 0 to 40 °C.

2. Storage below –20 °C instrument states may be lost.

RF output Output impedance 50 Ω (nom) Option 520 Precision APC-3.5 male or precision Type-N female

with Option 1ED

Options 532 and 544 Precision 2.4 mm male; plus 2.4(f) - 2.4(f) mm and

2.4(f) - 2.9(f) mm adaptors

ALC input Used for negative external detector leveling

Nominal input impedance 120 kΩ, damage level ±15 V.

LF output Outputs the internally generated LF source. Nominal output

impedance 50 Ω.

External input 1 Drives either AM, FM, or FM. Nominal input impedance 50

or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 V

rms

and 10 V

peak

External input 2 Drives either AM, FM, or FM. Nominal input impedance 50

or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 V

rms

and 10 V

peak

Pulse/trigger gate input 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 V

rms

and 10 V

peak.

Pulse video out Outputs a signal that follows the RF output in all pulse modes.

TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω.

Pulse sync out Outputs a synchronizing pulse, nominally 50 ns width,

during internal and triggered pulse modulation. TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω.

Data clock input Accepts a data clock signal to synchronize serial data for

use with internal baseband generator (Option 601 or 602). Maximum rate 50 MHz. Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V.

Data input Accepts serial data for use with internal baseband generator

(Option 601 or 602). Maximum rate 50 Mb/s. Data must be valid on the falling edges of data clock (normal mode) or the symbol sync (symbol mode). Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V.

I input Accepts an "I" input either for I/Q modulation or for

wideband AM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω. Damage levels are 1 V

rms

and 5 V

peak

Q input Accepts a "Q" input for I/Q modulation. Nominal input

impedance 50 or 600 Ω. Damage levels are 1 V

rms

and 5 V

peak

Symbol sync input Accepts symbol sync signal for use with internal baseband

generator (Option 601 or 602). Symbol sync might occur once per symbol or be a single, one bit wide pulse to synchronize the first bit of the first symbol. Maximum rate 50 MHz. Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V.

Input/Output Descriptions

Front panel connectors

(All connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.)

1. 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.

Auxiliary interface Used for RS-232 serial communication and for master/slave (Dual mode) source synchronization. (9-pin D-subminiature female

connector) For master/slave operation, use Agilent part number 8120-8806 master/slave interface cable.

GPIB Allows communication with compatible devices LAN Allows 10baseT LAN communication 10 MHz input Accepts an external reference (timebase) input (at 1, 2, 2.5,

5, 10 MHz for standard and 10 MHz only for Option UNR). Nominal input impedance 50 Ω. Damage levels > +10 dBm.

10 MHz output Outputs internal or external reference signal. Nominal

output impedance 50 Ω. Nominal output power +4 dBm.

Sweep output (Dual mode) 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. When connected to an Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzer (Option 007), generates a selectable number of equally spaced 1 µs pulses (nom) across a ramp (analog) sweep. Number of pulses can be set from 101 to 1601 by remote control from the 8757D. Output impedance: < 1 Ω (nom), can drive 2000 Ω.

Stop sweep In/Out 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.

Trigger output (dual mode) 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. In ramp sweep mode, provides 1601 equally-spaced 1 µs pulses (nom) across a ramp sweep. When using LF out, provides 2 µs pulse at start of LF sweep.

Trigger input Accepts TTL signal for triggering point-to-point in manual

sweep mode, or to trigger start of LF sweep. Damage levels ≥ +10 V or ≤ –4 V.

Source module interface Provides bias, flatness correction, and leveling connections

to the Agilent model 83550 Series mm-wave source modules.

Source settled 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.

Z-axis Blank/Markers 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.

EFC > 0.25 ppm for –5 to +5 V Input impedance: > 1 MΩ .25 – 3.2 GHz coherent Outputs RF signal modulated with FM or FM but not I/Q, carrier output AM or pulse. Nominal power 0 dBm. Frequency range from

250 MHz to 3.2 GHz. Not useful for output frequency > 3.2 GHz. Damage levels 20 V

and 13 dBm reverse RF power.

(SMA female).

Baseband generator Accepts a sine or square wave PECL clock input with a clock input frequency range of 200 MHz o 400 MHz (resulting in sample

rates of 50 MSa/s to 100 MSa/s). The recommended input level is approximately 1 V

peak-to-peak

for a square wave and 0 dBm

to 6 dBm for a sine wave. Allows the baseband generators

of multiple signal sources to run off same clock.

Rear panel connectors

(All connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.)

1. Digital inputs and output are 3.3 V CMOS unless indicated otherwise. Inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels.

Burst gate input Accepts signal for gating burst power for use with internal

baseband generator (Option 601 or 602). The burst gating is used when you are externally supplying data and clock information. The input signal must be synchronized with the external data input that will be output during the burst. The burst power envelope and modulated data are internally delayed and re-synchronized. The input signal must be CMOS high for normal burst RF power or CW RF output power and CMOS low for RF off. Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V.

Event 1 output In real-time mode, outputs a pattern or frame synchronization

pulse for triggering or gating external equipment, for use with internal baseband generator (Option 601 or 602). May be set to start at the beginning of a pattern, frame, or timeslot and is adjustable to within ± one timeslot with one bit resolution. In arbitrary waveform mode, outputs a timing signal generated by marker 1.

Event 2 output In real-time mode, outputs a data enable signal for gating

external equipment, for use with internal baseband generator

(Option 601 or 602). Applicable when external data is clocked into internally generated timeslots. Data is enabled when signal is low. In arbitrary waveform mode, outputs a timing signal generated by marker 2.

I and Q outputs Outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal

baseband generator. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω, DC-coupled. Damage levels ±3.5 V.

I and Q outputs Outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for differential

applications. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω, DC-coupled. Damage levels ±3.5 V.

Pattern trigger input Accepts signal to trigger internal pattern or frame generator

to start single pattern output, for use with internal baseband generator (Option 601 or 602). Minimum pulse width 100 ns. Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V.

Wideband I and Q inputs Direct high-bandwidth analog inputs to I/Q modulator in

3.2 to 44 GHz range. Not calibrated. 0 dBm maximum. (Option 015 only).

Alternate power input Accepts CMOS signal for synchronization of external data

and alternate power signal timing. Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4V.

Data clock output Relays a CMOS bit clock signal for synchronizing serial data. Data output Outputs data from the internal data generator or the

externally supplied signal at data input. CMOS signal.

Event 3 output In arbitrary waveform mode, outputs a timing signal generated

by marker 3. Damage levels > +8 V and < 4 V.

Event 4 output In arbitrary waveform mode, outputs a timing signal generated

by marker 4. Damage levels > +8 V and < 4 V.

Symbol sync output Outputs CMOS symbol clock for symbol synchronization,

one data clock period wide.

Auxiliary I/O connector (37-pin) used with Option 601 or 602

Model/option Description

E8267D-520 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 20 GHz E8267D-532 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz E8267D-544 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 44 GHz E8267D-601 Internal baseband generator, 8 MSa memory E8267D-602 Internal baseband generator, 64 MSa memory E8267D-003 PSG digital output connectivity with N5102A E8267D-004 PSG digital input connectivity with N5102A E8267D-005 6 GB internal hard drive E8267D-007 Analog ramp sweep E8267D-015 Wideband external I/Q inputs E8267D-408 Signal Studio for enhanced multitone E8267D-420 Signal Studio for pulse building E8267D-421 Signal Studio for noise power ratio E8267D-H17 Signal Studio for 802.11 WLAN E8267D-SP1 Signal Studio for jitter injection E8267D-UNR Enhanced phase noise performance E8267D-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output E8267D-UNU Pulse modulation E8267D-UNW Narrow pulse modulation E8267D-1ED Type-N (f) RF output connector E8267D-1EH Improved harmonics below 2 GHz E8267D-1EM Moves all front panel connectors to the rear panel E8267D-SP2 Dynamic sequencing capability E8267D-HCC Local oscillator access

E8267D-1CN Front handle kit E8267D-1CM Rackmount flange kit E8267D-1CP Rackmount flange and front handle kit E8267D-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate and test data E8267D-CD1 CD-ROM containing the English documentation set E8267D-ABA Printed copy of the English documentation set E8267D-0BW Printed copy of the assembly-level service guide N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card N5110B Baseband Studio for waveform capture and playback N5110B-194 Play waveform from Baseband Studio PCI card N5110B-195 Capture waveform to Baseband Studio PCI card N5110B-130 40 MSa/s sample rate N5110B-132 100 MSa/s sample rate N5110B-134 200 MSa/s sample rate Z5623A-K03 Distribution amplifier, 250 MHz to 4 GHz

Z5623A-K05 Distribution amplifier, 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz

8120-8806 Master/slave interface cable 9211-2656 Transit case 9211-7481 Transit case with wheels

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E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator

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