The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator with Option 520 delivers premium metrology-grade vector signal generation from 250 kHz up to 20 GHz. Widely used for advanced component, receiver, and systems testing in aerospace, defense, radar, and broadband communications, Option 520 provides the foundation for high-fidelity microwave IQ modulation with exceptional phase noise performance, high output power, and flexible modulation formats.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 250 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 20 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +11 dBm (+18 dBm with Option 1EA) |
| Output Power Range | -130 to +11 dBm (-130 to +18 dBm with Option 1EA) |
| Phase Noise | -116 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset, 3.2 GHz carrier |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase, Pulse, Vector I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Step sweep, list sweep |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz internal reference |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN, USB 2.0 |
| Display | Color LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 267 VAC, 47 to 844 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 178 mm H x 426 mm W x 515 mm D |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 20 GHz |
| Frequency Switching Speed | < 9 ms (< 5 ms typical) |
| Phase Offset Resolution | 0.1° increments (nominal) |
| Internal Reference Aging Rate | < ±1.5 x 10^-7/year (standard), < ±5 x 10^-10/day (Option UNX/UNY) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz) |
| External Reference Input Amplitude | -5 to +20 dBm (typical) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Leveled Output Power (250 kHz to 250 MHz) | +15 dBm |
| Maximum Leveled Output Power (250 MHz to 3.2 GHz) | +15 dBm from 250 MHz to 2 GHz, +11 dBm from 2 to 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Leveled Output Power (3.2 to 20 GHz) | +11 dBm (+18 dBm with Option 1EA) |
| Minimum Leveled Output Power | -130 dBm (standard with step attenuator) |
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohms (nominal) |
| Maximum Reverse Power | 2 Watts (33 dBm) CW, 0 VDC |
| Attenuator Range | 115 dB in 5 dB steps |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (at or below 3 GHz) |
| Non-Harmonics (Spurious) | <-62 dBc (at or below 10 GHz) |
| SSB Phase Noise at 10 GHz (10 kHz offset) | -106 dBc/Hz (standard), -118 dBc/Hz (Option UNY) |
Analog Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Modulation (FM) Maximum Deviation | 20 MHz (typical at 20 GHz) |
| Frequency Modulation (FM) Rate Range | DC to 10 MHz (3 dB bandwidth) |
| Phase Modulation (PM) Maximum Deviation | 80 rad (at 20 GHz in normal mode) |
| Phase Modulation (PM) Rate Range | DC to 1 MHz (3 dB bandwidth) |
| Amplitude Modulation (AM) Depth Range | 0 to 90% |
| Amplitude Modulation (AM) Rate Range | DC to 100 kHz (3 dB bandwidth) |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB |
| Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width | 150 ns (20 ns with Option UNW) |
Vector Modulation and Baseband
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband Generator Bandwidth | 80 MHz RF bandwidth (Option 601/602) |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory Depth | 64 MSamples (Option 602) |
| Waveform Sampling Rate | 100 MSa/s |
| DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
| External I/Q Modulation Bandwidth | 160 MHz RF bandwidth (typical, standard I/Q inputs) |
| Wideband External I/Q Bandwidth | Up to 2 GHz RF bandwidth (with Option 016) |
| External I/Q Input Impedance | 50 Ohms (nominal) |
Sweep and Operating Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Step/List Sweep Dwell Time Range | 100 µs to 99 s |
| Number of Step Sweep Points | 2 to 65535 |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | Precision 3.5 mm male |
| External Reference Input Connector | BNC female (rear panel) |
| Reference Output Connector | BNC female (rear panel) |
| Trigger Input/Output Connectors | BNC female (rear panel) |
Physical and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C |
| Relative Humidity Range | Up to 95% at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Rack Unit Height | 4 RU |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | < 650 Watts |
Technology
Vector Signal Generator
Applications
Aerospace, defense, radar, electronic warfare, broadband wireless communication, and satellite receiver testing