Agilent / Keysight E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 44 GHz

The Agilent/Keysight E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator delivers high-performance signal generation across 100 kHz to 44 GHz, with extendable capability to 500 GHz or 1.1 THz via millimeter-wave frequency extenders. This fully integrated microwave vector signal generator produces complex, realistic waveforms for demanding aerospace, defense, satellite communications, and broadband wireless applications. The instrument combines wide frequency coverage with advanced I/Q modulation, multiple sweep modes, and phase noise performance.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 44 GHz (extendable to 500 GHz or 1.1 THz with external extenders)

Output Power: +23 dBm typical (0.4–20 GHz); +18 dBm typical at 40 GHz

Phase Noise: −143 dBc/Hz typical at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset (with Option UNY); −120 dBc/Hz typical at 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset

I/Q Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 2 GHz RF modulation bandwidth (external I/Q inputs above 3.2 GHz carrier); up to 260 MHz below 3.2 GHz; standard external I/Q provides 160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth; internal/external modulation: 80 MHz to 4 GHz

Baseband Generator Memory: 8 Msa standard; 64 Msa with Option 602

Sweep Settling Time: <8 ms frequency (typical); <5 ms amplitude (typical)

– Key Features

• Vector modulation with I/Q capability to 44 GHz
• Advanced wideband internal baseband generator for arbitrary waveform and real-time signal generation
• Modulation formats: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse, ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
• Pulse modulation options: 150 ns minimum pulse width (Option UNU); 20 ns minimum pulse width (Option UNW)
• Step sweep (2–65535 points), list sweep (2–1601 points per table), and ramp sweep (Option 007) of frequency and/or amplitude
• Dwell time adjustable from 1 ms to 60 s
• Excellent spectral purity characteristics

– Typical Applications

Aerospace and defense radar signal simulation, satellite communication testing, wideband wireless protocol development, millimeter-wave component characterization, complex modulation research and validation.

– Compatibility & Integration

External I/Q inputs support flexible modulation bandwidth selection. Frequency extenders enable operation into millimeter-wave bands. Multiple modulation and sweep options provide customization for specialized measurement and test scenarios.