Agilent E8663D PSG
RF Analog Signal Generator
Data Sheet
The Agilent E8663D PSG is a fully synthesized signal generator with high output
power, low phase noise, and optional ramp sweep capability.
Specifications apply over a 0 to 55 °C range, unless otherwise stated, and apply
after a 45 minute warm-up time. Supplemental characteristics, denoted as typical,
nominal, or measured, provide additional (non-warranted) information at 25 °C,
which may be useful in the application of the product.
Unless otherwise noted, this data sheet applies to units with serial numbers ending with 50420000 or greater.
Definitions
Specifications (spec): Represents warranted performance for instruments with a
current calibration.
Typical (typ): Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted.
Describes performance that will be met by a minimum of 80% of all products.
Nominal (nom): Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted.
Represents the value of a parameter that is most likely to occur; the expected mean or
mode of all instruments at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Measured: Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the
value of a parameter measured on an instrument during design verification.
Table of Content s
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step (digital) sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ramp (analog) sweep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Spectral purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Frequency modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Phase modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Amplitude modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
External modulation inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Internal modulation source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Internal pulse generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Simultaneous modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input/Output Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Front panel connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rear panel connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Options, Accessories, and Related Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Web Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Related Agilent Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Specifications
Frequency
Step (digital) sweep
1
Range
Option 503 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz
Option 509 100 kHz to 9 GHz
Resolution
CW 0.001 Hz
All sweep modes
CW switching speed
2
0.01 Hz
3, 4, 5
Standard Opt UNX Opt UNY
< 11 ms (typ) <11 ms (typ) < 21 ms (typ)
< 7 ms (nom) < 7 ms (nom) < 17 ms (nom)
Phase offset Adjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments
Frequency bands
Band Frequency range N
6
1 100 kHz to 250 MHz 1/8
2 > 250 to 500 MHz 1/16
3 > 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1/8
4 > 1 to 2 GHz 1/4
5 > 2 to 3.2 GHz 1/2
6 > 3.2 to 9 GHz 1
Accuracy ± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate)
+ temperature effects + line voltage effects
+ calibration accuracy]
Internal timebase reference oscillator
9
Aging rate
< ±2.5 x 10
Initial achievable calibration accuracy
< ±3 x 10–8/year or
–10
/day after 30 days
< ±4 x 10
–8
Temperature effects (typ) < ±4.5 x 10–9 from 0 to 55 °C
Line voltage effects (typ) < ±2 x 10
–10
for ±10% change
External reference frequency 10 MHz only
Lock range ±1.0 ppm
Reference output
Frequency 10 MHz
Amplitude > +4 dBm into 50 Ω load (typ)
External reference input
Amplitude 5 dBm ±5 dB
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Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Operating modes • Step sweep of frequency, amplitude, or both (start to stop)
• List sweep of frequency, amplitude, or both (arbitrary list)
Sweep range
Frequency sweep Within instrument frequency range
Amplitude sweep Within attenuator hold range (see Output Section)
Dwell time 1 ms to 60 s
Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep)
2 to 1601 per table (list sweep)
Triggering Auto, external, single, or GPIB
Settling time Standard Opt UNX Opt UNY
Frequency8 < 9 ms (typ) <9 ms (typ) < 19 ms (typ)
Amplitude < 5 ms (typ) < 5 ms (typ) < 5 ms (typ)
1. Performance is unspecified below 250 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 (option 509 only).
5. With Option 1EH low band harmonic filters off. With the 1EH filters turned on, add 4 ms.
6. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
7. To optimize phase noise use 5 dBm ± 2 dB.
8. 19 ms (typ) when stepping from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz (option 509 only).
9. Not verified by Agilent N7800A TME Calibration and Adjustment Software. Daily aging rate may be verified as a supplementary chargeable service, on request.
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Ramp (analog) sweep
Option 007
1
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 minimum2 to full range
Maximum sweep rate Start frequency Maximum sweep rate Max span for
100 ms sweep
250 kHz to < 0.5 GHz 25 MHz/ms 2.5 GHz
0.5 to < 1 GHz 50 MHz/ms 5 GHz
1 to < 2 GHz 100 MHz/ms 9 GHz
2 to < 3. 2 GHz 200 MHz/ms 9 GHz
≥ 3.2 GHz 400 MHz/ms 9 GHz
Frequency accuracy ± 0.05% of span ± timebase (at 100 ms sweep time, for sweep
spans less than maximum values given above). Accuracy
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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)
Two PSGs can synchronously track each other, with
measurements4 independent control of start/stop frequencies
Network analyzer Fully compatible with Agilent 8757D scalar network analyzer.
compatibility Also useable with Agilent 8757A/C/E
scalar network analyzers for making basic swept measurements.
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1. During ramp sweep operation, AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation are useable but performance is not guaranteed.
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. GPIB system interface is not supported with 8757A/C/E, only with 8757D. As a result, some features of 8757A/C/E, such as frequency display, pass-through mode,
and alternate sweep, do not function with PSG signal generators.
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Output
Without Option UNY
With Option UNY
Minimum settable output power
Standard -20 dBm
With Option 1E1 step attenuator -135 dBm
Maximum output power (dBm)
Frequency range
2
1
spec (typ)
Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Option
1E1 + 1EU
10 to 250 MHz (1EH Filters on)3+12 +12 (+15) +12 +12 (+15)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (1EH Filters on)
+14 +14 (+16) +14 +14 (+16)
100 kHz to 250 kHz +10 (nom) +10 (nom) +10 (nom) +10 (nom)
>
250 kHz to 10 MHz +12 +12 (+15) +12 +12 (+15)
>
10 to < 60 MHz +14 +14 (+17) +14 +14 (+17)
60 to 250 MHz
> 250 MHz to 400 MHz +15 +20 (+21) +15 +20 (+21)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz
3
4
+15 +19 (+20) +15 +19 (+20)
+15 +21 (+23) +15 +21 (+23)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz +15 +22 (+23) +14 +21 (+22)
Maximum output power (dBm)
Frequency range
2
1
spec (typ)
Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Option
1E1 + 1EU
Low phase noise mode on
10 to 250 MHz (Filters on)
1 to 250 MHz (Filters off)
+11
5
+15
+11 (+13)
+16 (+17)
+11
+15
+11 (+13)
+16 (+17)
Low phase noise mode off
10 to 250 MHz (Filters on)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (Filters on)
100 kHz to 250 kHz
> 250 kHz to 10 MHz
> 10 to < 60 MHz
60 to 400 MHz
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz
> 3.2 to 9 GHz
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+15
+15
+10 (nom)
+14
+15
+15
+15
+15
+15 (+17)
+16 (+17)
+10 (nom)
+14 (+17)
+16 (+19)
+20 (+21)
+21 (+23)
+22 (+23)
+15
+15
+10 (nom)
+14
+15
+15
+15
+14
+15 (+17)
+16 (+17)
+10 (nom)
+14 (+17)
+16 (+19)
+20 (+21)
+21 (+23)
+21 (+22)
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
Power [dBm]
20
18
16
14
02468
1. Maximum power specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, and are typical from 0 to 15 °C. Maximum power over the 35 to 55 °C range typically degrades less
than 2 dB.
2. With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off, unless otherwise specified.
3. Subtract 3 dB if low phase noise mode is on.
4. With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off. With filters on, this specification applies above 2 GHz.
5. In this mode, harmonics are large and output power refers to the total power including harmonics.
Maximum output power
STD, 1E1
1EU, 1E1
Frequency [GHz]
27
25
23
21
19
Power [dBm]
17
15
1EU, 1E1 maximum output power
Filters on
Filters off
0 0.5 1 1.5 2
Frequency [GHz]
5
Step attenuator (Option 1E1)
With Optimize S/N On
1
2
0 dB and 5 dB to 115 dB in 10 dB steps
0 to 115 dB in 5 dB steps
Attenuator hold range minimum From –20 dBm to maximum specified
output power with step attenuator in 0 dB
position. Can be offset using Option 1E1
attenuator.
Amplitude switching speed
ALC On
ALC Off
< 6 ms (typ)
< 10 ms (typ) (not including power search)
3
Level accuracy5 (dB)
Frequency
250 kHz to 2 GHz
> 20 dBm
7
20 to 16 dBm 16 to 10 dBm 10 to 0 dBm 0 to -10 dBm -10 to -20 dBm
±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.6 ±0.6 ±0.6 ±1.2
> 2 to 9 GHz ±1.0 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±1.2
Level accuracy with step attenuator (Option 1E1)6 (dB)
Frequency
250 kHz to
7
2 GHz
> 2 to 9 GHz
> 20 dBm
20 to 16 dBm 16 to 10 dBm 10 to 0 dBm 0 to -10 dBm -10 to -70 dBm -70 to -90 dBm
±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.6 ±0.6 ±0.6 ±0.7 ±0.8
±1.0 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.8 ±0.9 ±1.0
Level accuracy (measured)
4
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
-0.05
Accuracy (dB)
-0.1
-0.15
048
Frequency [GHz]
1. The step attenuator provides coarse power attenuation to achieve low power levels. Fine power level adjustment is provided by the Automatic Level Control (ALC)
within the attenuator hold range.
2. Optimize S/N mode provides improved signal/noise performance, and is included with Option 1EU models. Specs in the following sections (such as level accuracy,
spectral purity, modulation, etc.) are only tested with Optimize S/N mode turned off.
3. To within 0.1 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range.
4. To within 0.5 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range. Add up to 50 ms when using Power Search.
5. Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range with the ALC on. Degradation outside this range, for power levels
> –10 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB. In ramp sweep mode (with Option 007), specifications are typical. Specifications do not apply above the maximum specified power.
6. Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range, with attenuator hold off (normal operating mode). Degradation
outside this range, for ALC power levels > –10 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB. In ramp sweep mode (with Option 007), specifications are typical. Specifications do not
apply above the maximum specified power.
7. When Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode is on, specifications below 250 MHz apply only when Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz are on.
With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz Off, accuracy is typically ±2 dB.
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Option 1E1 at -110 dBm (measured)
Resolution 0.01 dB
Temperature stability 0.02 dB/°C (typ)
User flatness correction
Number of points 2 to 1601 points/table
Number of tables Up to 10,000, memory limited
Path loss Arbitrary, within attenuator range
Entry modes
Remote power meter1, remote bus, manual (user edit/view)
Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)
SWR (internally leveled)
250 kHz to 2 GHz
> 2 GHz to 9 GHz
< 1.4:1 (typ)
< 1.6:1 (typ)
Leveling modes Internal leveling, external detector leveling, ALC off
External detector leveling
Range –0.2 mV to –0.5 V (nom) (–36 dBm to +4 dBm using
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
DC
Adjustable RF output limit
Function
Protects external devices by limiting maximum RF output.
Operates in all leveling modes (internal, external).
Range
User-adjustable from +15 dBm to maximum output power
Accuracy
+15 to +25 dBm ±1 dB (typ)
> +25 dBm ±1.5 dB (typ)
Resolution 1 dB
Response Time 30 µsec (measured)
Adjustment Can be locked to prevent accidental change
RF output limit (measured)
28
26
24
22
20
Power [dBm]
18
16
14
0
1. Compatible with Agilent EPM Series (E4418B and E4419B) power meters.
Adjustable RF Output Limit
2 4 6 8
Frequency [GHz]
15 dBm
20 dBm
23 dBm
Off
7
Spectral purity
Harmonics
1
Frequency
< 1 MHz -25 dBc (typ)
1 to < 10 MHz -25 dBc
10 to < 60 MHz -28 dBc
10 to < 60 MHz with Option 1EH Filters On: -45 dBc
0.06 to 2 GHz -30 dBc
0.06 to 2 GHz with Option 1EH Filters On: -55 dBc
> 2 to 9 GHz -55 dBc
10 to 250 MHz, Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode:
With Option 1EH Filters Off:
With Option 1EH Filters On:
Harmonics (measured)
Option 503/509 Harmonics at +10 dBm (measured)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
2nd harmonic (dBc)
-80
-90
02
4 6 8
Frequency [GHz]
dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power,
whichever is lower
2
2
-8 dBc (typ)
3
-55 dBc
Standard vs. Option 1EH harmonics (measured)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
2nd harmonic (dBc)
-80
-90
00.2
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2
Frequency [GHz]
Standard
Option 1EH
Sub-harmonics
100 kHz to 9 GHz None
Non-harmonics
4
5, 6
(dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is
lower)
Offsets > 3 kHz
(Standard)
Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz -58 (-627) -58 (-627) -58 (-55)
1 to 250 MHz
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spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) (typ)
-80 (-88) -80 (-88) -80 (-55)
Offsets > 300 Hz
(Opt UNX or UNY)
Offsets > 3 kHz
(Option UNY)
Line-related
(≤ 300 Hz)
> 250 MHz to 1 GHz -80 (-88) -80 (-88) -80 (-55)
> 1 to 2 GHz -74 (-82) -74 (-82) -80 (-55)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz -68 (-76) -68 (-76) -80 (-55)
> 3.2 to 9 GHz -62 (-70) -62 (-70) -70 (-55)
1. Specifications are typical for harmonics beyond specified frequency range. Specifications are with Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz off and Option UNX or
UNY low phase noise mode off unless noted.
2. Below 250 MHz in ramp sweep mode (Option 007), Option 1EH filters are always off. Refer to harmonic specification with filters off.
3. -45 dBc below 60 MHz.
4. Sub-harmonics are defined as Carrier Freq/N. Specifications are typical for sub-harmonics beyond specified frequency range.
5. Specifications apply for CW mode, without modulation. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), performance is typical for offsets > 1 MHz.
6. Excluding external mechanical vibration.
7. For offsets > 10 kHz.
8. Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode.
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