Keysight Technologies E8257D Configuration Manual

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E8257D PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generator

Configuration Guide

This guide assists in the ordering process of the E8257D PSG microwave analog signal generator. Standard product includes installation guide, electronic documentation set (CD-ROM), adapters, and country specific power cord.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generator Options

Step 1. Choose a frequency range (required)

All frequency range options support underrange to 100 kHz. However, performance specifications are not provided between 100 kHz and 250 kHz. Additionally, Option 567 supports overrange to 70 GHz. Typical performance specifications are provided between 67 GHz and 70 GHz.

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

E8257D-520 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 20 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the signal generator E8257D-532 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the signal generator E8257D-540 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 40 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the signal generator E8257D-550 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 50 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the signal generator E8257D-567 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 67 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the signal generator

Step 2. Choose ultra-high output power model

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

E8257D-521 1 Ultra-high output power model Selects the frequency range of the ultra-high Frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 GHz output power signal generator

Step 3. Choose modulation

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

Standard CW signal generation Generates continuous wave (CW) signals (i.e. no modulation) E8257D-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output Generates analog modulated signals E8257D-UNU (150 ns minimum pulse width) E8257D-UNW (20 ns minimum pulse width) E8257 D-1SM 3 Scan modulation Provides deep AM capability E8257D-520 and -UNT

Pulse modulation Generates pulse modulated signals

Narrow pulse modulation Generates pulse modulated signals

Step 4. Choose step attenuator

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

Standard No step attenuator Generates signals with output power levels ranging from –20 dBm to maximum power E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator Generates signals with output power levels below –20 dBm (20, 31.8, and 40 GHz models range from –135 dBm to their maximum power, and 50 and 67 GHz models range from –110 dBm to their maximum power)

1. 8257D-521 is not compatible with E8257D-520, -532, -540, -550, -567, 1SM, or 1EU. E8257D-521 includes E8257D-1EH.

2. Option E8257D-UNU and E8257D-UNW are mutually exclusive; choose one or the other or neither. However, option E8257D-UNU can be upgraded to E8257D-UNW.

3. E8257D-1SM is not compatible with E8257D-521, -532, -540, -550, 567, or 1EM.

Step 5. Choose high output power

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

Standard Standard output power Generates standard level RF output power E8257D-1EU High output power Generates high power signals

Step 6. Choose spectral purity

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

Standard Standard spectral purity Provides low phase noise. E8257D-UNX 2 Ultra-low phase noise frequency Improves phase noise performance offsets ranging from 1 Hz to 10 kHz close-to-carrier E8257D-UNY 2 Enhanced ultra-low phase noise Improves phase noise for carrier of fsets from 1 Hz to 300 kHz E8257D-1EH Improved harmonics below 2 GHz Improves harmonic performance for carrier frequencies below 2 GHz

Step 7. Choose ramp sweep

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

E8257D-007 Analog ramp sweep Generates a fully synthesized ramp (analog) sweep of frequency and amplitude

Step 8. Choose instrument security

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

E8257D-008 Removable flash memory Provides 8 GB of removable compact flash memory. All user-accessible files are located on this memory card.

Step 9. Choose custom options

Custom options add unique capabilities to the signal generator for specific applications.

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

E8257D-HCC Add input and output of phase reference LO Provides multi-source phase coherency U3035P distr ibuti on netw ork is recommended E8257D-H1S Add 1 GHz external frequency reference Enables use of an external frequency E8257D-UNX input and output. Incompatible with HCC. reference to improve spectral purity or E8257D-UNY E8257D-HGT Add compatibility with GT-8003 scalar Provides operation with Gigatronics SNA E8257D-007 network analyz er E8257D-HNS 3 Modified narrow pulse modulation Provides the pulse performance of E8257D-540, Option UNW below 31.8 GHz and the 550, or 567 performance of Option UNU above 31.8 GHz E8257D-HNY phase noise, modified version. approximately midway between Option UNX 520, 532, or 540 Incompatible with 1EM, 1ED, 1SM, and Option UNY performance levels. or any custom hardware options.

Enhanced ultra-low phase noise, Provides improved phase noise per formance E8257D-1E1 and

1. All specified performance attributes of custom options are tested at 25 °C (±3 °C) unless otherwise noted.

2. For more information contact Keysight Technologies.

3. E8257D-UNX and E8257D-UNY are mutually exclusive. Choose one or the other or neither.

4. Recommended for customers in countries subject to expor t regulations.

Step 10. Choose instrument connector configuration and accessories

Note: Option 520 and 521 instruments ship with a 3.5 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel. Option 532, 540, and 550 instruments ship with a 2.4 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel. Option 567 instruments ship with a 1.85 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel.

Ordering number Description Purpose Requires

Standard with 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) Adapter is included with the purchase of the E8257D-520 and -521 connector adapter 20 GHz models to connect to 3.5 mm (m) Standard with 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) and Adapter set is included with the purchase of the E8257D-532, -540, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.9 mm (f) 32, 40 and 50 GHz models to connect to 2.4 mm (m) and -550 connector adapter(s) Standard with 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f) and Adapter set is included with the purchase of E8257D-567 2.4 mm (f) to 2.9 mm (f) connector adapter(s) the 67 GHz models to connect to 1.85 mm (m) E8257 D-1ED with the purchase of the type-N (m) connector E8257 D-1EM rear panel E8257D-C09 Moves all front panel connectors to the Simplifies cable management in rack mount E8257D-1EM rear panel except the RF output connector environments E8257D-1CM Rackmount flange kit Provides a flange kit to mount the signal generator into a standard EIA 19” rack E8257D-1CN Front handle kit Provides front handles for carrying the instrument (not for rack mount) E8257D-1CP Rackmount kit with front handles Provides front handles and a flange kit to mount the signal generator into a standard EIA 19” rack E8257D-1CR Rack slide kit Provides a non-tilting rack slide kit E8257DS15 OML Inc. E8257DS12 OML Inc. E8257DS10 OML Inc. E8257DS08 OML Inc. E8257DS06 OML Inc. E8257DS05 OML Inc. E8257DS03 OML Inc. E8257DS02 OML Inc. 3 model number SM02MS-AG Millimeter source module, 325 GHz to 500 GHz E8257D-1EU at –27 dBm E8 257DV15 50 to 75 GHz at +20 dBm E8257DV12 60 to 90 GHz at +15 dBm E8257DV10 75 to 110 GHz at +14 dBm E8257DV08 90 to 140 GHz at +9 dBm E8257DV06 110 to 170 GHz at +8 dBm E8257DV05 140 to 220 GHz at +4 dBm E8257DV03 220 to 330 GHz at –2 dBm E8257DV2B 260 to 400 GHz at –6 dBm E8257DV02 325 to 500 GHz at –10 dBm E8 257D V1B 500 to 750 GHz at –21 dBm E8257DV01 750 to 1100 GHz at –23 dBm U3035P Distribution network - PSG Distribute master LO signal to multiple signal E8257D-HCC generators for phase coherent applications

Type-N (f) RF output connector Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter is included

Moves all front panel connectors to the Simplifies cable management in rack mount environments

model number S15MS-AG at +8 dBm Millimeter source module, 50 GHz to 75 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S12MS-AG at +6 dBm Millimeter source module, 60 GHz to 90 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S10MS-AG at +5 dBm Millimeter source module, 75 GHz to 110 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S08MS-AG at –5 dBm Millimeter source module, 90 GHz to 140 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S06MS-AG at –9 dBm Millimeter source module, 110 GHz to 170 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S05MS-AG at –15 dBm Millimeter source module, 140 GHz to 220 GHz E8257D-1EU

model number S03MS-AG at –25 dBm Millimeter source module, 220 GHz to 325 GHz E8257D-1EU

VDI model number WR12 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR10 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR08 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR6.5 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR5.1 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR3.4 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR15 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR2.8 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR2.2 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR1.5 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

VDI model number WR1.0 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,

1. Option 1ED is not compatible with frequency options E8257D-532, -540, -550, or -567.

2. Not compatible with Option 1SM (scan modulation).

3. Oleson Microwave Labs, Inc.

4. E8257DVxx frequency extension modules require an N5262VDI-175 external power supply.

Step 11. Choose documentation

Standard products ship with an installation guide and an electronic documentation set (CD-ROM). The CD-ROM includes: user’s guide, installation guide, programming guide, service guide, SCPI command reference, error messages, key reference, data sheets, and additional product literature.

Ordering number Description

E8257D-CD1 CD-ROM containing the English documentation set E8257D-ABA Printed copy of the English documentation set (user’s guide, programming guide, SCPI reference, key reference, and data sheets) E8257D-AB2 Printed copy of the Chinese User's Guide E8257D-ABD Printed copy of the German User’s Guide

E8257D-ABJ Printed copy of the Japanese User’s Guide

Step 12. Choose a calibration plan

Ordering number Description

E8257D-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data E8257D-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration E8257D-AMG Keysight Cal + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal) E8257D-1A7 (Opt 550 and 567 only) Keysight Cal + Uncertainties + Guardbanding R-50C-011-3 Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 3 years R-50C-011-5 Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 years R-50C-016-3 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding, 3 years R-50C-016-5 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding, 5 years R-50C-021-3 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration, 3 years R-50C-021-5 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration, 5 years

Step 13. Choose start-up assistance options

Ordering number Description

PS-S10 Remote scheduled assistance 1-999 hours PS-S20 Daily productivity assistance PS-T10-ASG Signal generator and source basics; .5 day, max. 8 students on site PS-X10 Custom services to be qualified by Keysight

Upgradeable Options

For complete upgrade details, including firmware, visit: www.keysight.com/find/E8257d_upgrade_table

Customer-installable and service center-installable upgrade kits are available for the E8257D signal generators. If an option is not mentioned that you would like to have upgraded on your PSG, please contact your local Keysight representative about our customized upgradeable options.

Product Order

Description Upgrade contains Additional

number

007 E8257DK-007 Enables fully synthesized continuous analog frequency

and power sweeps

008 E8257DK-008 Adds 8 GB removable flash memory Customer installable -

1E1 E8257DK-1E1 Adds a step attenuator to provide calibrated minimum

output power levels of -135 dBm (up to 40 GHz) and 110 dBm (up to 70 GHz) while maintaining superior level accuracy

1EA E8257DK-1EA Provides increased output power performance up to

67 GHz

1ED E8257DK-1ED Replaces the option 520 standard APC 3.5 mm(m) RF

output connector with a precision type-N (f) RF output connector

1EH E8257DK-1EH Adds improved harmonic distortion performance for

carrier frequencies ranging from 10 MHz to 2 GHz

2EH E8257DK-2EH Adds improved harmonics below 2 GHz for units with

Option 1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928

1EU E8257DK-1EU Adds high output power for SN prefix greater than or

equal to 4928

2EU E8257DK-2EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less

than 4928 without Option 1EA

3EU E8257DK-3EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less

than 4928 with option 1EA

UNX E8 257DK-UNX Adds improved close in phase stability and phase

noise at offsets less than 10 KHz from the carrier

UNT E8257DK-UNT Adds internally or externally driven AM, FM and ØM

signals and an internal low frequency modulation generator (LF); see data sheet for details

UNU E8257DK-UNU Adds standard pulse modulation; see data sheet for

details

UNW E8257DK-UNW Adds narrow pulse modulation; see data sheet for

details

2NW E8257DK-2NW Adds narrow pulse modulation for units with Option

1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928

UNY E8257DK-UNY1Add enhanced ultra-low phase noise Customer installable -

2NY E8257DK-2NY2Add enhanced ultra-low phase noise Customer installable -

R2C E8257DK-R2C Core instrument firmware enhancements Customer installable -

Customer installable License key

License key Customer installable -

hardware, License key

Customer installable License key

Customer installable hardware, License key

Customer installable License key

Factory installation only S/N < 4928 Opt ion 1E A, 1EM,

Factory installation only O ption 1EA

Customer installable hardware, License key

Customer installable License key

Customer installable hardware, License key

Customer installable License key

harware, License key

License key

Incompatible

requirements

None None

S/N ≥ 4928 S/N < 4928

None None

S/N < 4928 Option 1EU

Option 520 Frequency options

S/N < 4928 Option 1EU

Option 1EU or

S/N ≥ 4928 S/N ≥ 4928 Option 1EM, HAR

and S/N < 4928

None None

None Option UNW

S/N < 4928 Option UNU, 1EU

Option 1EU or

S/N ≥ 4928 S/N ≥ 5042 S/N < 5042,

S/N = 4928 S/N ≥ 5042,

None None

with

S/N ≥ 4928

other than 520

S/N ≥ 4928

None

S/N < 4928

S/N ≥ 4928

Option 1EM, HAR or S/N > 4928

S/N ≥ 4928

S/N < 4928

Option H42

1. Keysight service center installation only.

2. Keysight factory installation only. Requires an additional factory installation and calibration charge (E8257DK-700).

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