E8241A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Signal

The Agilent/Keysight E8241A is a high-performance PSG-L Series analog signal generator covering a standard frequency range of 250 kHz to 20 GHz. Designed for demanding R&D and manufacturing tests, it delivers industry-leading output power, superior level accuracy, and extremely low phase noise, making it ideal for the accurate characterization of RF and microwave components and systems without requiring external amplification.

Microwave RF and Microwave Signal Generation

Specifications

Frequency

Parameter	Value
Minimum Frequency	250 kHz
Maximum Frequency	20 GHz
Frequency Resolution	0.01 Hz

Modulation

Parameter	Value
Sweep Modes	Step sweep, List sweep

General

Parameter	Value
Reference Oscillator	10 MHz (Internal Timebase)

Physical

Parameter	Value
Dimensions (W×H×D)	178 mm H x 426 mm W x 515 mm D (4U rack height)

Frequency Specifications

Parameter	Value
Reference Output Frequency	10 MHz

Amplitude and Output Power

Parameter	Value
Output Impedance	50 Ω (nominal)
Level Control Modes	ALC On, ALC Off

Connectivity and Interface

Parameter	Value
GPIB Protocol	IEEE-488.2
Command Languages	SCPI

Environmental and Compliance

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature Range	0 to 55 °C
Storage Temperature Range	-40 to 70 °C

Configurable Options and Accessories

Parameter	Value
Option 1EA	High output power
Option 1E1	Step attenuator
Option UNJ	Enhanced phase noise performance

Options

Parameter	Value
Option 1E5	High stability timebase

Inputs & Outputs

Parameter	Value
RF Output Connector (Standard)	3.5 mm male
RF Output Connector (Option 1ED)	Type-N female
GPIB Interface Connector	24-pin IEEE-488
LAN Interface Connector	RJ-45
Serial Interface Connector	9-pin D-sub (RS-232)

Technology

RF/Microwave Analog Signal Generator

Applications

RF and microwave component testing, local oscillator substitution, transmitter stimulus-response testing, and radar/comms receiver characterization