Agilent/Keysight 86240A

The Agilent/Keysight 86240A is a RF plug-in module for HP 8620 Series sweep oscillator mainframes, delivering 40 mW of internally leveled output across the 2 GHz to 8.6 GHz frequency band. Purpose-built for applications demanding precise RF power control and signal purity, this module combines stable frequency generation with sophisticated modulation capability and low residual noise.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 8.6 GHz

RF Output Power: 40 mW, internally leveled

Output Impedance: 50 Ω nominal

Source SWR: <1.6 (internally leveled); typically 3 (unleveled)

Signal Purity:
• Linearity: Better than 0.5%
• Residual FM: <9 kHz peak (20 Hz – 15 kHz bandwidth, FM switch in NORM, CW mode)

External FM Modulation:
• Maximum deviation (DC to 100 Hz): ±100 MHz
• Maximum deviation (90 kHz to 10 MHz): ±1.5 MHz
• Nominal sensitivity: ±20 MHz/Volt
• Frequency response (DC to 10 MHz): ±1.5 dB
• FM bandwidth: 10 MHz

Output Connector: Type N female

– Key Features

• Internal leveling and slope control for stable power delivery
• Wide external FM capability spanning DC to 10 MHz bandwidth
• Dual SWR performance modes for flexible impedance matching
• Compact form factor: 2.3 kg net weight

– Typical Applications

Precision RF signal generation, frequency-agile testing, modulation characterization, and power-leveled sweep applications in the X-band region.

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed exclusively as a plug-in module for HP 8620 Series mainframes. Part of the broader HP 86200 series family, which collectively covers 10 MHz to 22 GHz.