8657A – Agilent

Description

Item #: 8657A

Manufacturer: Agilent
Series: 86xx

8657A by Agilent is a Synthesized Signal Generator in the 86xx series. 8657A features a Frequency Range of 100 kHz to 1,040 MHz and an Output Level of +12 to -143 dBm.

The HP Agilent 8657A Synthesized Signal Generator is ideal for testing FM, AM, and pulsed receivers and components. The applications this model is best suited for include: support, manufacturing, and R&D. The 8657A has the spectral purity and modulation flexibility necessary for RF analysis of navigation and communication equipment. Tremendously low radiated emissions permit the user to complete sensitivity measurements on a receiver or for design work on sensitive circuitry. Reverse power protection is given standard for a safeguard as high as 50 W. The frequency range covers from 100 kHz to 1,040 MHz.

The Agilent 8657A has low residual FM, which is necessary for hum and noise assessments. The low residual FM confirms that there will not be any measurement mistakes. The residual FM gives the user the essential test margins for challenging noise and hum assessments. Another useful aspect of the 8657A Signal Generator is the RF leakage level. Sometimes sensitivity measurements are concealed by RF leakage (radiated emissions). However, the 8657A guarantees such low RF leakage that there will not be any measurement intrusions.

The Agilent 8657A Synthesized Signal Generator has the ability for the user to change the phase of the output signal in one-degree segments, associated with a source that is linked to the same reference timebase. This ensures the user can characterize phase-detector or phase-interferometer receivers during design or manufacturing with ease. The 8657A also has dcFM and wide FM bandwidth, which confirms the model is suitable for numerous VCO simulation applications, including exchanging a receiver’s VCO during design.

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