Atec Agilent-E8267D User Manual

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.

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 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 stage.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frequency modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Phase modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Amplitude modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Internal modulation source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wideband AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Narrow pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Internal pulse generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Simultaneous modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vector modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Wideband external I/Q inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Internal baseband generator: real-time mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Remote programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Input/Output Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Front panel connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rear panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auxiliary I/O connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Options, Accessories, and Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Web Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Related Agilent Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications

Frequency

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 ± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) + temperature effects + line voltage effects + calibration accuracy]

Internal timebase reference oscillator Standard Aging rate < ±3 x 10

< ±2.5 x 10 after 30 days after 30 days

Temperature effects (typ) < ±4.5 x 10 Line voltage effects (typ) < ±2 x 10

Option UNX

-8

/year or < ±3 x10-8/year or

-10

/day < ±2.5 x 10

-9

0 to 55 °C < ±4.5 x 10-9 0 to 55 °C

-10

for < ±2 x 10

-10

/day

±10% change for ±10% change External reference frequency 10 MHz only 10 MHz only Lock range ±1.0 ppm ±1.0 ppm

Reference output

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

External reference input

Amplitude 5 dBm ±5 dB Option UNX 5 dBm ±5 dB

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)

Step (digital) sweep

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. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.

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

7. 19 ms (typ) when stepping from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz.

8. Standard performance applies to units with serial numbers ending with 48050000 or greater. For units with lower serial numbers, refer to the data sheet shipped with the unit or the version of this document dated November 6, 2007.

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)

Ramp (analog) sweep

(Option 007)

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

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 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 and Gigatronics 8003 scalar network analyzers for making basic swept measurements.

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

Option 520 output power (measured)

Frequency (MHz)

0 5000 10000 15000 20000

Power (dBm)

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44

Frequency (GHz)

Option 544 output power (measured)

Power (dBm)

1,2

Power

(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)

4 4

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 +9 250 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)

(+12)

3 3

4 4 5 5 5

Step attenuator6 0 to 115 dB in 5 dB steps Maximum available power in CW mode (measured)

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 unlessotherwise stated.

2. With I/Q modulation on, maximum power specification is typical. With external inputs enabled, √(I2 + Q2) > 0.2 V

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.

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)

rms

Level accuracy1 (dB)

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 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44

Frequency (GHz)

Option 544 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

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)

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 apply to 18 GHz only. From 18 to 20 GHz, typical level accuracy degrades by 0.2 dB. 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 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.

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

and I/Q modulator attenuation is

rms

External detector leveling

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 10 12 14 16 18 20 22

2nd harmonic (dBc)

Option 520 standard harmonics (measured)

Frequency (MHz)

Harmonics (dBc)

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

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

Spectral purity

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

2,3 4

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

Harmonics (measured)

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

2. Specification applies to units with serial numbers ending with 45160000 or greater. For serial numbers below that, the specification is –28 dBc.

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

4. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), harmonics are –30 dBc below 250 MHz.

Sub-harmonics1 (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 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 UNX])

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)

20 kHz offset from carrier (dBc/Hz) Frequency Spec Typical 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

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.

Option UNX: Absolute SSB phase noise (CW)

1, 2

Offset from carrier and Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) Frequency 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) 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) –126 (–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 10 GHz –37 (–44) –65 (–72) –81 (–92) –101 (–109) –110 (–114) –110 (–115) > 10 to 20 GHz –31 (–38) –59 (–66) –75 (–87) –95 (–106) –104 (–107) –104 (–109) > 20 to 28.5 GHz –25 (–34) –56 (–62) –72 (–83) –92 (–102) –100 (–103) –100 (–105) > 28.5 to 44 GHz –20 (–30) –51 (–58) –68 (–77) –88 (–97) –96 (–99) –96 (–101)

1, 2

Option UNX: Residual SSB phase noise (CW) Offset from carrier and Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)

Frequency 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) 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 10 GHz (–74) (–87) (–98) (–106) (–114) (–115)

Residual FM (RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth) CW mode < N x 8 Hz (typ) CW mode with Option UNX < 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. Phase noise specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C.

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

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

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

Standard absolute SSB phase noise (measured)

-20

-30

-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

zHG 44

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

Standard phase noise with

IQ modulation on (measured)

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

-20

-30

-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

zHG 44

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

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

44 GHz

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

Option UNX absolute SSB phase noise (measured)

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

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

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

44 GHz

31.8 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

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

Option UNX phase noise with

I/Q modulation on (measured)

Standard phase noise

Option UNX phase noise

Standard phase noise with I/Q modulation on

1,2

Option UNX phase noise with I/Q modulation on

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

2. Measured standard performance applies to units with serial numbers ending with 48050000 or greater. For units with lower serial numbers, refer to the data sheet shipped with the unit or the version of this document dated November 6, 2007.

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

AM noise at 10 GHz (measured)

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

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

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

Option UNX residual phase noise (measured)

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130

-140

-150

-160

-170

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

10 GHz 3 GHz 1 GHz

Option UNX phase noise

AM noise at 10 GHz

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 25 158 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 21 34

2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 57 23

9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 152 15

39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 627 16

Option UNX

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 23 151 622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 19 30

2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 56 22

9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 152 15

39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 626 16

Frequency modulation

(Option UNT)

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 response

(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 FM

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

for indicated deviation

peak

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.

Phase modulation

(Option UNT)

Maximum deviation1 Frequency 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

for indicated deviation

peak

Paths 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 must be set to a deviation less than ΦM1.

Amplitude modulation

(Option UNT) (typical)

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

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 and envelope peaks within ALC operating range (–15 dBm to maximum specified power, excluding step attenuator setting).

5. ALC Off is used for narrow pulse modulation and/or high AM depths, with envelope peaks below ALC operating range. Carrier power level will be accurate after a Power Search is executed.

6. ALC On with Deep AM provides high AM depths together with closed-loop internal leveling. This mode can be used with a repetitive AM waveform (frequency > 10 Hz) with peaks > –5 dBm (nominal, excluding step-attenuator setting).

Depth Linear mode Exponential (log) mode

(downward modulation only) Maximum ALC On > 90% > 20 dB ALC Off with power search

or ALC On with Deep AM

> 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

for indicated depth –1 V

peak

for indicated depth

peak

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.

peak

External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2)

(Option UNT)

Modulation types AM, FM, and ΦM 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)

Internal modulation source

(Option UNT)

Wideband AM

Dual function generators provide two independent signals (internal1 and internal2) for use with AM, FM, ΦM, 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 ΦM. Amplitude 0 to 3 V 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)

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)

, into 50 Ω (nom)

peak

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

Pulse modulation

(Option UNU)

1,2

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

= RF On +1 V

peak

= RF On

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom)

Narrow pulse modulation

(Option UNW)

1,2

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)

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.

10 MHz to 3.2 GHz Above 3.2 GHz

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%

Width compression

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

Video feed-through

< 125 mV pk-pk (typ) < 2 mV pk-pk (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

= RF On +1 V

peak

= RF On

peak

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom)

Internal pulse generator

(Option UNU or UNW)

Simultaneous modulation

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

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)

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

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

Vector modulation

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

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

900 MHz

External I/Q inputs

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

Minimum 0.1 V

, maximum 1V

rms

peak

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

I/Q frequency response

(measured)

1.8 GHz

2.4 GHz

38 GHz

RF path filters Carrier frequency Nominal filter cutoff

≤ 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

2. For optimum signal quality, the I and Q inputs should be 0.7 V 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 √(I2 + Q2) = 0.1 V

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.

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

, with √(I2 + Q2) + 150 mV

peak

rms

. Different RMS levels are

rms

I/Q adjustments

8 6 4 2

0 –2 –4 –6 –8

Carrier at 900 MHz (measured)

GHz from Carrier

–0.2 –0.15 –0.1 –0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

RF ﬁlter In RF ﬁlter Out

0 –2 –4 –6 –8

Carrier at 1087.5 MHz (measured)

GHz from Carrier

–0.2 –0.15 –0.1 –0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

–2 –4 –6 –8

Carrier at 1.8 GHz (measured)

GHz from Carrier

–0.2 –0.15 –0.1 –0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

–2

–4

–6

–8

Carrier at 2.4 GHz (measured)

GHz from Carrier

–0.2 –0.15 –0.1 –0.05 0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

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 Ω 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

Wideband external differential I/Q inputs1

(Option 016)

I/Q frequency response3 for frequencies < 3.2 GHz

(measured)

RF output frequency range 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz 3.2 to 44 GHz Input

Input (baseband) frequency range DC to 130 MHz (nom) DC to 1.0 GHz

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

±1 V

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

900 MHz

1.8 GHz

1087.5 GHz

2.4 GHz

1. With Option 007, vector IQ modulation is not useable in ramp sweep mode.

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

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.

I/Q frequency response1

2.00

0.00

–2.00

–4.00

–6.00

–8.00

–10.00

Amp (dB)

Carrier at 10 GHz (measured)

Offset Freq (MHz)

–1000–800 –600 –400 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000

2.00

0.00

–2.00

–4.00

–6.00

–8.00

–10.00

Amp (dB)

Carrier at 15 GHz (measured)

Offset Freq (MHz)

–1000–800 –600 –400 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000

2.00

0.00

–2.00

–4.00

–6.00

–8.00

–10.00

Amp (dB)

Carrier at 12 GHz (measured)

Offset Freq (MHz)

–1000–800 –600 –400 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000

2.00

0.00

–2.00

–4.00

–6.00

–8.00

–10.00

Amp (dB)

Carrier at 20 GHz (measured)

Offset Freq (MHz)

–1000–800 –600 –400 200 0 200 400 600 800 1000

for frequencies > 3.2 GHz

(measured)

10 GHz

12 GHz

15 GHz

RF path filters

20 GHz

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

Internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform mode

(Options 602)

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

Length (playback) Option 602 64 megasamples (MSa/channel) Length (non-volatile storage) 1.2 gigasamples (GSa) on 8 GB removable flash memory (Option 009)

Waveform segments

Segment length 60 samples to 8 or 64 MSa Maximum number of segments 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

1. 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 ﬁ ltering.

2. Modulation frequency response within ±1 GHz of the carrier frequency may be limited by the RF chain cutoff frequencies. For operation near a filter edge, filters can be bypassed using sofware commands to increase modulation bandwidth.

Clock

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

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] 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)

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

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

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 multitone (measured)

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

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

20 GHz image rejection (measured)

44 GHz multitone (measured)

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)

20 GHz two tone (measured)

44 GHz image rejection (measured)

44 GHz two tone (measured)

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.

Internal baseband generator:

QPSK (measured)

Symbol Rate (Msymbol/sec)

EVM (%)

0 10 20 30 40 50

3 GHz

6 GHz

12 GHz

28 GHz

38 GHz

44 GHz

3 GHz

16 QAM (measured)

Symbol Rate (Msymbol/sec)

0 10 20 30 40 50

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

real-time mode

(Option 602)

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)

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.

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.

Baseband reference frequency Data clock can be phase locked to an external refer-

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

ence. 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 64 Mb (Option 602) (each bit uses an entire sample space) Use Non-standard framing

User file

Max size 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

Remote programming

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

and 10BaseT LAN interface Control languages SCPI version 1997.0. Completely code compatible with

previous PSG signal generator models:

• E8241A

• E8244A

• E8251A

• E8254A

• E8247C

• E8257C The E8267D will emulate the applicable commands for the following signal generators, providing general compatibility with ATE systems: Agilent:

• 8340-series (8340/41B)

• 8360-series (836xxB/L)

• 83700-series (837xxB)

• 8662A/63A Non-Agilent:

• Anritsu MG3690-series

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.

General specifications

Power requirements 100-120 V 50/60 Hz, 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

(automatically selected) < 400 W typ 650 W maximum Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C

Storage temperature range1 –40 to 70 °C Altitude 0 to 4600 m (15,00 ft) Humidity 80% relative humidity (maximum) for temperatures up

to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C. Environmental Testing Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Agilent 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.

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 Memory is shared by instrument states, user data files, sweep list files, and waveform sequences. There is 14 MB of flash memory available in the E8267D PSG. With Option 009, there is an additional 8 GB of storage. Depending on how the memory is utilized, a maximum of 1000 instrument states can be saved.

Security Display blanking Memory clearing functions (See Application Note "Security Features of Agilent Technologies Signal Generators", Part Number E4400- 90621.) With Option 009, all user-written files are stored on an 8 GByte removable flash memory card.

Compatibility Agilent 83550 Series Millimeter Heads and OML millimeter source modules Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzers Gigatronics 8003 scalar network analyzer 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) Recommended calibration cycle 24 months

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

2. As is the case with all signal generation equipment, phase noise specifications are not warranted in a vibrating environment.

Input/Output Descriptions

Front panel connectors

(All connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.)

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 ΦM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 V

and 10 V

rms

peak

. External input 2 Drives either AM, FM, or ΦM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 V

and 10 V

rms

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

and 10 V

rms

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 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 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

and 5 V

rms

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 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.

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.

Rear panel connectors

(All connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.)

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 a 10 MHz external reference (timebase) input.

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.

During CW operation, supplies a voltage proportional to the output frequency, +10 volts (nom) corresponding to the maximum specified frequency.

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 3.3 V 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. 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. 10 MHz EFC (Option UNX only) Accepts an external DC voltage, ranging from –5V to +5V, 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

.25 – 3.2 GHz coherent Outputs RF signal modulated with FM or ΦM 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).

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 I/O connector

(37-pin) used with Option 602

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

rates of 50 MSa/s to 100 MSa/s). The recommended input level is approximately 1 V 0 dBm to 6 dBm for a sine wave. Allows the baseband generators of multiple signal sources to run off same clock. Burst gate input Accepts signal for gating burst power for use with internal baseband generator (Option 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 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 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 602). Minimum pulse width 100 ns. Damage levels are > +5.5 V and < –0.5 V. Wideband I and Q inputs Direct differential high-bandwidth analog inputs to I/Q modulator in 3.2 to 44 GHz range and useable for carriers < 3.2 GHz.. Not calibrated. 0 dBm maximum. (Option 016 only).

Removable flash memory Accepts 8 GB compact flash memory card for optional drive non-volatile memory (Option 009 only). All user

information (save/recall settings, flatness files, presets, etc.) is stored on removable memory card when Option 009 is installed.

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.

for a square wave and

peak-to-peak

Options, Accessories, and Related Products

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-602 Internal baseband generator, 64 MSa memory E8267D-003 PSG digital output connectivity with N5102A E8267D-004 PSG digital input connectivity with N5102A E8267D-007 Analog ramp sweep E8267D-009 E8267D-016 Wideband external I/Q inputs E8267D-403 Calibrated AWGN E8267D-409 Global Positioning System (GPS) personality E8267D-422 Scenario generator for GPS personality E8267D-UNX Ultra low phase noise 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-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 E8267D-SP2 Dynamic sequencing capability

Application Software

E8267D-SP1 Signal Studio for jitter injection N7600B Signal Studio for 3GPP W-CDMA FDD N7601B Signal Studio for 3GPP2 CDMA N7602B Signal Studio for GSM/Edge N7606A Signal Studio for Bluetooth N7613A Signal Studio for 802.16-2004 Fixed WiMax N7615B Signal Studio for 802.16 OFDMA mobile WiMax N7617B Signal Studio for 802.11 WLAN N7619A Signal Studio for Multiband OFDM UWB N7620A Signal Studio for pulse building N7621B Signal Studio for multitone distortion testing N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit N7623B Signal Studio for digital video

Special Options

E8267D-H1S 1 GHz external frequency reference input E8267D-H1G Connections for phase coherency and improved phase stability < 250 MHz E8267D-HCC Connections for phase coherency > 250 MHz E8267D-H18 Wideband downconverter

Accessories

Z5623A-Kxx Distribution network (lock box) 1819-0427 8 GByte compact flash memory card 8120-8806 Master/slave interface cable N5102A Digital signal interface module N5101A Baseband Studio PCI card

8 GB removable flash memory

1. Utilized for multiple source phase coherency applications.

2. Option 009 applies to units with serial numbers ending with 48290000 or greater. For units with lower serial numbers, refer to the data sheet shipped with the unit or the version of this document dated January 15, 2008.

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