The Keysight Agilent E8267D PSG vector signal generator is an integrated microwave vector signal generator with I/Q modulation capabilities up to 44 GHz, featuring an advanced wideband internal baseband generator and flexible modulation options.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 250 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 44 GHz (option dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Frequency Switching Speed | < 5 ms (list mode, typical) |
| Internal Reference Aging Rate | 1 × 10^-7 / year |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +22 dBm (typical at 20 GHz) |
| Phase Noise | -115 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset, 10 GHz carrier (typical) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, PM, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, Pulse, Custom I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List, Ramp (frequency and power) |
| Internal Baseband Generator Sample Rate (Opt 001/002) | 100 MSa/s |
| Internal Baseband Generator Memory (Opt 001/002) | 1 MSa (standard) |
| Internal Baseband Generator Vertical Resolution (Opt 001/002) | 14 bits |
| Carrier Leakage (Internal Baseband Generator, Mod OFF) | < -50 dBc (f < 1 GHz), < -40 dBc (f ">= 1 GHz") |
| I/Q Gain Balance (Internal Baseband Generator) | < 0.2 dB |
| Quadrature Error (Internal Baseband Generator) | < 0.2 degrees |
| Pulse Modulation Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | 10BaseT LAN, GPIB |
| Display | Color LCD |
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes to warranted specifications |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425.5 mm × 221.5 mm × 559 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Rack Mount Compatibility | 5U |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Options | 250 kHz to 20 GHz, 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz, 250 kHz to 44 GHz |
I/Q Modulation and Internal Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband Generator RF Modulation Bandwidth | 80 MHz |
| External I/Q RF Modulation Bandwidth (Standard) | 160 MHz |
| External I/Q RF Modulation Bandwidth (Maximum) | 2 GHz |
| Baseband Generator Capabilities | Arbitrary I/Q waveform playback, Real-time I/Q symbol generation |
| External I/Q Waveform Generator Compatibility | Agilent N6030A Arbitrary Waveform Generator |
| External AWG I/Q Waveform Simulation Bandwidth | Up to 1 GHz RF bandwidth (with N6030A) |
Output Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Power (typical at 40 GHz) | +18 dBm |
| Output Level Accuracy | Refer to quantitative specifications (e.g., ±X dB). |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control Protocol | SCPI, IVI-COM drivers |
| External Control | PSA Series spectrum analyzer (with external source control option) |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Code Compatibility | Completely code compatible with previous PSG signal generators |
Ordering Information and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal Creation Software | Radar test signals, Multitone, Noise power ratio, Custom modulation |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Reverse Power Protection | 50 W (no Option 1E1, attenuator out); 20 dBm (with Option 1E1) |
| Harmonics (f < 20 GHz, +10 dBm) | < -20 dBc (warranted) |
| Non-harmonic Spurious (f < 1 GHz) | < -70 dBc |
| Non-harmonic Spurious (f > 1 GHz, carriers > 250 kHz offset) | < -65 dBc |
| Output VSWR (attenuator ≥ 10 dB) | < 1.5:1 |
| RF Output Power Flatness (Attenuator ">= 10 dB") | ±0.9 dB (up to 20 GHz), ±1.2 dB (up to 31.8 GHz), ±1.5 dB (up to 40 GHz), ±2.0 dB (up to 67 GHz, frequency-option dependent) |
| RF Output Power Resolution | 0.01 dB |
AM Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Modulation Depth | 0 to 100% |
| AM Distortion (1 kHz, 30% AM) | < 1.5% (f < 10 GHz) |
FM Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FM Deviation (f < 2 GHz) | Up to 8 MHz (typical) |
Pulse Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Modulation Rise/Fall Time | < 15 ns (typical) |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB (typical) |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | Type N (f) up to 20 GHz, 2.4 mm (m) above 20 GHz |
| Reference Input/Output Connectors | BNC (f) |
| External I/Q Inputs Connectors | BNC (f) |
| External Modulation Inputs Connectors | BNC (f) |
| GPIB Interface Connector | IEEE-488 (24-pin) |
| LAN Interface Connector | RJ-45 |
| USB Interface Connector | USB Type-A, USB Type-B |
| Video Output | VGA, DVI-D |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C |
| Humidity | Up to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | IEC/EN 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Level | -10 dBm to +20 dBm |
| External Reference Output Level | 0 dBm nominal |
| LAN Interface Standard | 100Base-T |
| USB Interface Standard | USB 2.0 |
| Trigger Input Signal Type | TTL compatible |
| Trigger Output Signal Type | TTL compatible |
| Video Output Type | VGA compatible |
Technology
Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Aerospace, Defense, Satellite Communications, Broadband Wireless, Distortion Test, Baseband Coding Algorithm Development, Digital Microwave Transceiver Design Verification