Agilent / Keysight 8673G Synthesized CW Generator

The Agilent/Keysight 8673G Synthesized CW Generator delivers precise frequency control and stable output across 2.0 to 26.0 GHz, with overrange capability to 26.5 GHz. Built on synthesized architecture, it provides the frequency accuracy and repeatability required for demanding RF and microwave measurement tasks in R&D, manufacturing, and laboratory settings.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Control
• Operating Range: 2.0 to 26.0 GHz (overrange: 1.95 to 26.5 GHz)
• Frequency Resolution: 1 kHz (2.0–6.6 GHz), 2 kHz (6.6–12.3 GHz), 3 kHz (12.3–18.6 GHz), 4 kHz (18.6–26.0 GHz)
• Frequency Switching Time: 25 ms
• Time Base Stability: 0.0000000005 /day
• Internal Reference: 10 MHz crystal oscillator
• External Reference: 5 or 10 MHz

Output Power
• Calibrated and Leveled Range: −120 to +8 dBm
• Power Resolution: 0.1 dB
• Output Level Switching Time: 25 ms
• Output Accuracy: ±3.3 dB
• Automatic Leveling Control (ALC) maintains output flatness across frequency range

Spectral Purity
• Harmonics: −40 dBc
• Non-harmonics: −58 dBc

Sweep Capabilities
• Modes: Linear, List
• Maximum Frequency Points: 9999 per sweep
• Dwell Time Range: 1 to 255 ms per frequency
• Independent Markers: 5 settable frequency markers
• Sweep Outputs: 0 to +10 V ramp, 0.5 V/GHz ramp, Z-axis blanking/markers, tone marker, penlift

– Key Features

• Step sweep with up to 9999 frequency points
• Five independent frequency markers for precise measurement positioning
• Internal ALC loop ensures stable output power across the full frequency range
• Flexible step size control—minimum step equals frequency resolution

– Typical Applications

Component characterization, receiver testing, filter verification, phase-locked loop development, and broadband system evaluation in microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.

– Compatibility & Integration

HP-IB programmability enables remote control of frequency, output level, and operational modes. Standard HP-IB implementation: SH1, AH1, T5, TEO, L3, LEO, SR1, RL1, PP1, DC1, DT1, CO. Three-state TTL interface logic.