E8257D PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generator

DATA SHEET
E8257D PSG Microwave

Analog Signal Generator
Introduction
The Keysight E8257D is a fully synthesized signal generator with high output power, low phase noise,
and modulation capability.
Specifications apply over a 0 to 55 °C range unless otherwise stated and apply after a 45-minute warm-
up time. Supplemental characteristics, denoted as typical, nominal, or measured, provide additional
(non-warranted) information at 25 °C, which may be useful in the application of the product.
Unless otherwise noted, this data sheet applies to units with serial numbers ending with 50420000
or greater.
Table of Contents
Definitions...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Frequency ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Power ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Spectral Purity ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Analog Modulation ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Pulse Modulation ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Remote Programming ................................................................................................................................. 35
General Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 36
Input and Output Connectors ...................................................................................................................... 37
Options, Accessories, and Related Products.............................................................................................. 39
Related Keysight Literature ......................................................................................................................... 40
Web Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Confidently Covered by Keysight Services ................................................................................................. 41
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Definitions
Specification
Represents warranted performance for instruments with a current calibration.
Typical (typ)
Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Describes performance that will be met
by a minimum of 80% of all products.
Nominal (nom)
Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a parameter that
is most likely to occur; the expected mean or mode of all instruments at room temperature (approximately
25 °C).
Measured
Represents characteristic performance which is non-warranted. Represents the value of a parameter
measured on an instrument during design verification.
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Frequency
Frequency
Range Specified range Tunable range

Option 513 250 kHz to 13 GHz 100 kHz to 13 GHz
Option 521 1 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Option 532 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz
Resolution
CW 0.001 Hz
All sweep modes 2 0.01 Hz
CW switching speed 3, 4, 5 Standard Opt UNX Opt UNY
< 11 ms (typ) < 11 ms (typ) < 26 ms (typ)
< 7 ms (nom) < 7 ms (nom) < 22 ms (nom)
Phase offset Adjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments
Frequency bands Frequency range N6
1 250 kHz to 250 MHz 1/8
2 > 250 to 500 MHz 1/16
3 > 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1/8
4 > 1 to 2 GHz 1/4
5 > 2 to 3.2 GHz 1/2
6 > 3.2 to 10 GHz 1
7 > 10 to 20 GHz 2
8 > 20 to 40 GHz 4
9 > 40 GHz 8
Accuracy ± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) + temperature effects + line voltage effects + calibration accuracy]
Internal timebase reference oscillator (OCXO)

< ± 3 x 10–8/year or
Aging rate 7
< ± 2.5 x 10–10/day after 30 days
Initial achievable calibration accuracy < ± 4 x 10–8
Temperature effects (typ) < ± 4.5 x 10–9 from 0 to 55 °C
Line voltage effects (typ) < ± 2 x 10–10 for ± 10% change
1 For Option 521, performance is degraded below 500 MHz. Refer to specifications for more detail.
2 In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), resolution is limited with narrow spans and slow sweep speeds. Refer to ramp sweep
specifications for more information .
3 Time from GPIB trigger to frequency within 0.1 ppm of final frequency above 250 MHz or within 100 Hz below 250 MHz. CW
switching speed to within 0.05% of final frequency is ≥ 5 ms (nom).
4 Add 12 ms (typical) when switching from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz. Option HY2 switching speed is 30 ms (nom)
for 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz and 40 ms (nom) for > 3.2 GHz.
5 With Option 1EH low band harmonic filters off. With the 1EH filters turned on, add 4 ms.
6 N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
7 Not verified by Keysight N7800A TME Calibration and Adjustment Software. Daily aging rate may be verified as a supplementary
chargeable service, on request.
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External reference
Frequency 10 MHz only
Lock range ± 1.0 ppm
Reference output
Frequency 10 MHz
Amplitude > +4 dBm into 50 Ω load (typ)
External reference input
Amplitude 5 dBm ± 5 dB 8
Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Step (digital) sweep
Operating modes Step sweep of frequency or amplitude or both (start to stop)

List sweep of frequency or amplitude or both (arbitrary list)
Sweep range
Frequency sweep Within instrument frequency range
Amplitude sweep Within attenuator hold range (see “Output” section)
Dwell time 1 ms to 60 s
Number of points
Step sweep 2 to 65535
List sweep 2 to 1601 per table
Triggering Auto, external, single, or GPIB
Settling time Standard Opt UNX Opt UNY
Frequency 9 < 9 ms (typ) < 9 ms (typ) < 24 ms (typ)
Amplitude < 5 ms (typ) < 5 ms (typ) < 5 ms (typ)
8 To optimize phase noise use 5 dBm ± 2 dB.

9 19 ms (typ) when stepping from greater than 3.2 GHz to less than 3.2 GHz. Option HY2 switching speed is 30 ms (nom)
for 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz and 40 ms (nom) for > 3.2 GHz.
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Ramp (analog) sweep (Option 007) 10
Operating modes
• Synthesized frequency sweep (start/stop), (center/span), (swept CW)

• Power (amplitude) sweep (start/stop)
• Manual sweep
° RPG control between start and stop frequencies
• Alternate sweep
° Alternates successive sweeps between current and stored states
Sweep span range Settable from minimum 11 to full range
Maximum sweep rate Start frequency Maximum sweep rate Max span for 100 ms sweep
250 kHz to < 0.5 GHz 25 MHz/ms 2.5 GHz
0.5 to < 1 GHz 50 MHz/ms 5 GHz
1 to < 2 GHz 100 MHz/ms 10 GHz
2 to < 3.2 GHz 200 MHz/ms 20 GHz
≥ 3.2 GHz 400 MHz/ms 40 GHz
± 0.05% of span ± timebase (at 100 ms sweep time, for sweep spans less than maximum values given above).
Frequency accuracy
Accuracy improves proportionally as sweep time increases 12
Sweep time (forward sweep, not including bandswitch and retrace intervals)
Manual mode Settable 10 ms to 200 seconds
Resolution 1 ms
Auto mode Set to minimum value determined by maximum sweep rate and 8757D setting
Triggering Auto, external, single, or GPIB
Markers 10 independent continuously variable frequency markers
Display Z-axis intensity or RF amplitude pulse
Functions M1 to center, M1/M2 to start/stop, marker delta
Two-tone (primary/secondary)
Two PSGs can synchronously track each other, with independent control of start/stop frequencies
measurements 13
Compatible with Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer. Also useable with Keysight 8757A/C/E scalar network
Network analyzer compatibility
analyzers for making basic swept measurements. 14
10 During ramp sweep operation, AM, FM, phase modulation, and pulse modulation are usable but performance is not guaranteed.
11 Minimum settable sweep span is proportional to carrier frequency and sweep time. Actual sweep span may be slightly different
than desired setting for spans less than [0.00004% of carrier frequency or 140 Hz] x [sweep time in seconds]. Actual span will
always be displayed correctly.
12 Typical accuracy for sweep times > 100 ms can be calculated from the equation: [(0.005% of span)/(sweep time in seconds)]
± timebase. Accuracy is not specified for sweep times < 100 ms.
13 For primary/secondary operation use Keysight part number 8120-8806 primary/secondary interface cable.
14 GPIB system interface is not supported with 8757A/C/E, only with 8757D. As a result, some features of 8757A/C/E, such as
frequency display, pass-through mode, and alternate sweep, do not function with PSG signal generators.
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Power
Output
Minimum settable output power

Standard –20 dBm
With Option 1E1 step attenuator
Options 513, 520, 521, 532, and 540 –135 dBm
Options 550 and 567 –110 dBm
Maximum output power (dBm) 15 Spec (Typ)
Frequency range 16 Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Options 1E1 + 1EU Option HY2 17
Options 513 and 520
Low phase noise mode on
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +11 +11 (+13) +11 +11 (+13)
1 to 250 MHz (filters off) 18 +15 +16 (+17) +15 +16 (+17)
Low phase noise mode off
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +15 +15 (+17) +15 +15 (+17)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (filters on) +15 +16 (+17) +15 +16 (+17)
250 kHz to 10 MHz +14 +14 (+17) +14 +14 (+17)
> 10 to < 60 MHz +15 +16 (+19) +15 +16 (+19)
60 to 400 MHz +15 +20 (+21) +15 +20 (+21)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz 19 +15 +21 (+23) +15 +21 (+23)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz +15 +22 (+23) +14 +21 (+22)
> 10 to 20 GHz +15 +21 (+23) +14 +19 (+21)
Option HY2 carrier frequency 20
250 kHz to < 1 MHz +14 (+17)
1 MHz to < 10 MHz +16 (+17)
10 to 250 MHz +11 (+13)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz +16 (+17)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz +21 (+23)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz +21 (+22)
> 10 GHz to 20 GHz +19 (+21)
15 Maximum power specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, and are typical from 0 to 15 °C. Maximum power over the 35 to
55 °C range typically degrades less than 2 dB.
16 With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off, unless otherwise specified.
17 Option HY2 requires ordering Option 1E1 +1EH +1EU. Maximum power specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C and are
typical from 0 to 15 °C. Maximum operating temperature of Option HY2 is 35 °C.
18 In this mode, harmonics are large and output power refers to the total power including harmonics.
19 With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz switched off. With filters on, this specification applies above 2 GHz.
20 With Option HY2 operating in SNR mode.
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Maximum output power (dBm) 21 continued Spec (Typ)
Frequency range 22 Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Options 1E1 + 1EU
Option 521 23
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +11 (+13) n/a +11 (+13) n/a
10 to 250 MHz (filters off) 24 +16 (+17) n/a +16 (+17) n/a
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +16 (+18) n/a +16 (+18) n/a
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (filters on) +18 (+20) n/a +18 (+20) n/a
10 to 250 MHz +19 (+21) n/a +19 (+21) n/a
> 0.25 to 1 GHz +24 (+26) n/a +24 (+26) n/a
> 1 to 6 GHz 25 +28 (+30) n/a +28 (+30) n/a
> 6 to 14 GHz +28 (+30) n/a +27 (+28) n/a
> 14 to 17.5 GHz +26 (+28) n/a +25 (+27) n/a
> 17.5 to 20 GHz +24 (+27) n/a +23 (+26) n/a
Option 532 and 540 Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Options 1E1 + 1EU
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +10 +10 (+12) +10 +10 (+12)
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +11 +14 (+16) +11 +14 (+16)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (filters on) +11 +15 (+16) +11 +15 (+16)
250 kHz to 10 MHz +11 +13 (+16) +11 +13 (+16)
> 10 to < 60 MHz +11 +15 (+18) +11 +15 (+18)
60 to 400 MHz +11 +19 (+21) +11 +19 (+21)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz 25 +11 +20 (+22) +11 +20 (+22)
> 3.2 to 17 GHz +11 +19 (+21) +10 +17 (+20)
> 17 to 20 GHz +11 +18 (+20) +9 +18 (+20)
> 20 to 28 GHz +11 +19 (+20) +9 +18 (+20)
> 28 to 37 GHz +11 +16 (+18) +9 +15 (+17)
> 37 to 40 GHz +11 +14 (+17) +9 +12 (+16)
23 Option 521 includes low-pass filters below 2 GHz as standard.
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Maximum output power (dBm) 26 continued Spec (Typ)
Frequency range 27 Standard Option 1EU Option 1E1 Options 1E1 + 1EU
Option 550 and 567
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +5 +9 (+11) +5 +9 (+11)
10 to 250 MHz (filters on) +5 +13 (+15) +5 +13 (+15)
> 0.25 to 2 GHz (filters on) +5 +14 (+15) +5 +14 (+15)
250 kHz to 10 MHz +5 +12 (+15) +5 +12 (+15)
> 10 to < 60 MHz +5 +14 (+17) +5 +14 (+17)
60 to 400 MHz +5 +18 (+20) +5 +18 (+20)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz 29 +5 +19 (+21) +5 +19 (+21)
> 3.2 to 15 GHz +5 +18 (+21) +4 +17 (+20)
> 15 to 30 GHz +5 +14 (+16) +3 +13 (+15)
> 30 to 65 GHz +5 +11 (+14) +3 +9 (+12)
> 65 to 67 GHz +5 +10 (+14) +3 +8 (+12)
> 67 to 70 GHz (+5) (+8) (+3) (+6)
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Maximum output power (measured)
Step attenuator (Option 1E1) 30
Options 513, 520, 521, 532, and 540 0 dB and 5 dB to 115 dB in 10 dB steps
With Optimize S/N on 31 0 dB to 115 dB in 5 dB steps
Options 550 and 567 0 dB to 90 dB in 10 dB steps
30 The step attenuator provides coarse power attenuation to achieve low power levels. Fine power level adjustment is provided by
the ALC (automatic level control) within the attenuator hold range.
31 With attenuator in auto mode. Optimize S/N mode provides improved signal/noise performance and is included with Option 521
and Option 1EU models. Specs in the following sections (such as level accuracy, spectral purity, modulation, etc) are only
tested with Optimize S/N mode turned off.
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Attenuator hold range
From –20 dBm to maximum specified output power with step attenuator in 0 dB position.
Minimum
Can be offset using Option 1E1 attenuator.
Amplitude switching speed
ALC on < 6 ms (typ) 32
ALC off < 10 ms (typ) (not including power search) 33
Level accuracy 34
> 20 dBm 20 to > 16 dBm 16 to > 10 dBm 10 to > 0 dBm 0 to –10 dBm < –10 to –20 dBm
(dB)
Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567

250 kHz to 2 GHz 35, 36 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 37 ± 0.6 ± 0.6 ± 0.6 ± 1.2
> 2 to 20 GHz ± 1.0 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 1.2
> 20 to 40 GHz — ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 0.9 ± 0.9 ± 1.3
> 40 to 50 GHz — — — ± 1.3 ± 0.9 ± 1.2
> 50 to 67 GHz — — — ± 1.5 ± 1.0 ± 1.2 (typ)
Option 521
10 to < 500 MHz 35, 38 ± 1.9 (typ) ± 1.2 (typ) ± 1.2 (typ) ± 1.1 (typ) ± 1.2 (typ) ± 1.2 (typ)
0.5 to 20 GHz ± 1.0 39 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.9 ± 1.1 40
Level accuracy with step attenuator (Option 1E1) 41 (dB)
26 to > 20 dBm 20 to > 16 dBm 16 to > 10 dBm 10 to > 0 dBm 0 to –10 dBm < –10 to –70 dBm < –70 to –90 dBm
Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567
250 kHz to 2 GHz 35, 36 ± 1.0 ± 0.8 37 ± 0.6 ± 0.6 ± 0.6 ± 0.7 ± 0.8
> 2 to 20 GHz ± 1.0 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.9 ± 1.0
> 20 to 40 GHz — ± 1.0 ± 1.0 ± 0.9 ± 0.9 ± 1.0 ± 2.0
> 40 to 50 GHz — — — ± 1.3 ± 0.9 ± 1.5 ± 2.5
> 50 to 67 GHz — — — ± 1.5 ± 1.0 ± 1.5 (typ) ± 2.5 (typ)
Option 521
10 to < 500 MHz 35, 42 ± 1.3 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.7 ± 1.0 ± 1.0
0.5 to 20 GHz ± 1.0 39 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 0.8 ± 1.1 ± 1.1
32 To within 0.1 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range. Does not apply to Option 521 below 500 MHz.
33 To within 0.5 dB of final amplitude within one attenuator range. Also applies to Option 521 below 500 MHz with ALC on.
34 Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range with the ALC on. Degradation
outside this temperature range, for power levels > -10 dBm is typically < 0.3 dB (except < 0.5 dB from 2 to 3.2 GHz and with
Option 521 below 500 MHz). In ramp sweep mode (with Option 007), specifications are typical. For instruments with Type-N
connectors (Option 1ED), specifications are degraded typically 0.2 dB above 18 GHz.
35 When Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode is on, specifications below 250 MHz apply only when Option 1EH low-pass
filters below 2 GHz are on. With Option 1EH low-pass filters below 2 GHz off, accuracy is typically ± 2 dB.
36 For Option 550 and 567, degrade level accuracy by 0.2 dB from 1.7 to 2 GHz when step attenuator is set to 0 dB or when
Option 1E1 is not present.
37 Nominal above +16 dBm from 10 MHz to 60 MHz.
38 With Option 521, specifications below 500 MHz are typical, and apply for a 50 Ω load with VSWR less than 1.4:1.
39 Typical above +26 dBm.
40 Typical below -15 dBm.
41 Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes over the 15 to 35 ºC temperature range, with the ALC on and attenuator
hold off (normal operating mode). Degradation outside this temperature range, with attenuator hold on and ALC power levels > -
10 dBm, is typically < 0.3 dB (except < 0.5 dB from 2 to 3.2 GHz and with Option 521 below 500 MHz). In ramp sweep mode
(with Option 007), specifications are typical. For instruments with type-N connectors (Option 1ED), specifications apply to
18 GHz only.
42 With Option 521, specifications below 500 MHz apply with step attenuator set to 5 dB or higher (requiring Attenuator Hold ON
above 8 dBm). With step attenuator set to 0 dB, refer to level accuracy specifications without Option 1E1.
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Level accuracy (measured)
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Resolution 0.01 dB
Temperature stability 0.02 dB/°C (typ) 43
User flatness correction

Number of points 2 to 1601 points/table
Number of tables Up to 10,000, memory limited
Path loss Arbitrary, within attenuator range
Entry modes Remote power meter 44, remote bus, manual (user edit/view)
Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)
SWR (internally leveled)
Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567

250 kHz to 2 GHz < 1.4:1 (typ) 45
> 2 GHz to 20 GHz < 1.6:1 (typ)
> 20 GHz to 40 GHz < 1.8:1 (typ)
> 40 GHz to 67 GHz < 2.0:1 (typ)
Option 521
10 to < 500 MHz < 6:1 (typ) without Option 1E1, or step attenuator set to 0 dB
< 1.6:1 (typ) with Option 1E1 step attenuator set ≥ 5 dB
0.5 to 20 GHz < 1.8:1 (typ)
Leveling modes Internal leveling, external detector leveling, millimeter source module, ALC off
External detector leveling
Range –0.2 mV to –0.5 V (nom) (–36 dBm to +4 dBm using Keysight 33330D/E detector)
Bandwidth Selectable 0.1 to 100 kHz (nom) (Note: not intended for pulsed operation)
Maximum reverse power 1/2 Watt, 0 VDC 46
Adjustable RF output limit
Function Protects external devices by limiting maximum RF output. Operates in all leveling modes (internal, external, source module)
Range User-adjustable from +15 dBm to maximum output power

Accuracy
+15 to +25 dBm ± 1 dB (typ)
> +25 dBm ± 1.5 dB (typ)
Resolution 1 dB
Response time 30 μsec (measured)
Adjustment Can be locked to prevent accidental change
43 Options 550 and 567: 0.03dB/°C (typ) above 2 GHz. Option 521: 0.03 dB/°C (typ) below 500 MHz.
44 Compatible with Keysight EPM/EPM-P Series power meters.
45 For Options 550 and 567, SWR is 1.7:1 (typ) from 1.7 to 2.0 GHz when the step attenuator is set to 0 dB.
46 For Option 521, maximum reverse power is 1/2 watt when Option 1E1 step attenuator is set at or above 5 dB. When Option 1E1
step attenuator = 0 dB, or for units without Option 1E1, maximum reverse power is 2 watts above 250 MHz, 1/2 watt below 250
MHz.
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RF output limit (measured)
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Spectral Purity
Spectral purity
Harmonics 47 (dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)
Frequency Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567 Option 521
< 1 MHz –25 dBc (typ)
1 to < 10 MHz –25 dBc
10 to < 60 MHz –28 dBc –25 dBc
10 to < 60 MHz with Option 1EH filters on –45 dBc 48 –35 dBc 48, 49
10 to 250 MHz with Option HY2 in SNR mode and filters off –8 dBc (typ)
0.06 to 2 GHz 50 –30 dBc –25 dBc
0.06 to 2 GHz with Option 1EH filters on 51 –55 dBc 48 –35 dBc 48, 49
> 0.25 to 2 GHz with Option HY2 in SNR mode and filters off – 25 dBc (typ)
> 2 to 20 GHz –55 dBc –35 dBc
> 20 to 67 GHz –50 dBc (typ)
10 to 250 MHz, Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode
With Option 1EH filters off –8 dBc (typ) –8 dBc (typ)
With Option 1EH filters on –55 dBc 52 –35 dBc
47 Specifications are typical for harmonics beyond specified frequency range (beyond 50 GHz for Option 567). Specifications are
with Option 1EH Low-pass Filters below 2 GHz off and Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode off unless noted.
48 Below 250 MHz in ramp sweep mode (Option 007), Option 1EH filters are always off. Refer to harmonic specification with filters
off.
49 Option 521 includes low-pass filters below 2 GHz as standard.
50 For serial number ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX, at 250.0001 MHz, -24 dBc for options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567 and -19 dBc for
option 521.
51 For serial number ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX, at 250.0001 MHz, -49 dBc for options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567 and -29 dBc for
option 521.
52 –45 dBc below 60 MHz.
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Harmonics (measured)
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Sub-harmonics 53 (dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)
250 kHz to 10 GHz None

> 10 GHz to 20 GHz < –60 dBc
> 20 GHz < –50 dBc
54,
55, 56
Non-harmonics (dBc at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower)
Offsets > 300 Hz (Opt Offsets > 3 kHz Line-related

Offsets > 3 kHz
Frequency UNX or UNY) Spec (Option UNY) Spec (≤ 300 Hz)
(standard) Spec (typ)
(typ) (typ) (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz –58 (–62 57) –58 (–62 57 ) –58 (–55)
1 to 250 MHz 58 –80 (–88) –80 (–88) –80 (–55)
> 250 MHz to 1 GHz –80 (–88) –80 (–88) –80 (–55)
> 1 to 2 GHz –74 (–82) –74 (–82) –80 (–55)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –68 (–76) –68 (–76) –76 (–55)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –62 (–70) –62 (–70) –70 (–50)
> 10 to 20 GHz –56 (–64) –56 (–64) –64 (–45)
> 20 to 40 GHz –50 (–58) –50 (–58) –58 (–39)
> 40 GHz –44 (–52) –44 (–52) –52 (–37)
Residual FM (RMS, 50 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth)
CW mode < N x 6 Hz (typ)

CW mode with Option UNX or UNY < N x 4 Hz (typ)
Ramp sweep mode < N x 1 kHz (typ)
Broadband noise (CW mode at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower, for offsets > 10 MHz)
10 MHz to 20 GHz (without Option 521) < –148 dBc/Hz (typ)

10 MHz to 20 GHz (Option 521) < –142 dBc/Hz (typ)
> 20 to 40 GHz < –141 dBc/Hz (typ)
> 40 GHz < –135 dBc/Hz (typ)
53 Sub-harmonics are defined as carrier freq*(x/y), where x and y are integers, and x is not an integer multiple of y. Specifications
are typical for sub-harmonics beyond specified frequency range. For Option 567, specifications are typical for carrier
frequencies above 50 GHz.
54 Specifications are typical for spurs beyond specified frequency range (beyond 50 GHz for Option 567). Specifications apply for
CW mode, without modulation. In ramp sweep mode (Option 007), performance is typical for offsets > 1 MHz.
55 Excluding external mechanical vibration.
56 This product may have some performance loss (non-harmonics up to -45 dBc at 1 kHz offset) when exposed to 3 V/m ambient
radio frequency EM fields in the range of 800 MHz - 5 GHz when tested per IEC 61000-4-3.
57 For offsets > 10 kHz.
58 Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode.
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Measured RMS jitter 59
Standard carrier frequency SONET/SDH data rates RMS jitter bandwidth Unit intervals (μUI) Time (fs)
155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 30 190
622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 27 43
2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 84 34
9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 222 22
39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 804 21
Option UNX carrier frequency SONET/SDH data rates RMS jitter bandwidth Unit intervals (μUI) Time (fs)
155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 7 47
622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 27 43
2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 86 35
9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 197 20
39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 817 21
Option UNY carrier frequency SONET/SDH data rates RMS jitter bandwidth Unit intervals (μUI) Time (fs)
155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 6 36
622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 21 34
2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 53 21
9.953 GHz 9953 MB/s 10 kHz to 80 MHz 97 10
39.812 GHz 39812 MB/s 40 kHz to 320 MHz 415 10
59
Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode only at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths,
please contact your sales representative.
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SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 60, 61 20 kHz offset from carrier
Frequency Spec Typical

250 kHz to 250 MHz –130 –134
> 250 to 500 MHz –134 –138
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –130 –134
> 1 to 2 GHz –124 –128
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –120 –124
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –110 –113
> 10 to 20 GHz –104 –108
> 20 to 40 GHz –98 –102
> 40 to 67 GHz –92 –96
Option UNX: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 60,61 , serial numbers < MY/SG6305XXXX Offset from carrier
1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Frequency
spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ)
250 kHz to 250 MHz –58 (–66) –87 (–94) –104 (–120) –121 (–128) –128 (–132) –130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz –61 (–72) –88 (–98) –108 (–118) –125 (–132) –132 (–136) –136 (–141)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –57 (–65) –84 (–93) –101 (–111) –121 (–130) –130 (–134) –130 (–135)
> 1 to 2 GHz –51 (–58) –79 (–86) –96 (–106) –115 (–124) –124 (–129) –124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –46 (–54) –74 (–82) –92 (–102) –111 (–120) –120 (–124) –120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –37 (–44) –65 (–72) –81 (–92) –101 (–109) –110 (–114) –110 (–115)
> 10 to 20 GHz –31 (–38) –59 (–66) –75 (–87) –95 (–106) –104 (–107) –104 (–109)
> 20 to 40 GHz –25 (–32) –53 (–60) –69 (–79) –89 (–99) –98 (–101) –98 (–103)
> 40 to 67 GHz –20 (–26) –47 (–56) –64 (–73) –84 (–90) –92 (–95) –92 (–97)
Option UNX: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 60,61 , serial numbers ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX Offset from carrier

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz –58 (–66) –87 (–94) –104 (–120) –121 (–128) –128 (–132) –130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz –61 (–72) –88 (–98) –108 (–118) –125 (–132) –132 (–136) –135 (–140)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –57 (–65) –84 (–93) –101 (–111) –121 (–130) –130 (–134) –130 (–135)
> 1 to 2 GHz –51 (–58) –79 (–86) –96 (–106) –115 (–124) –124 (–129) –124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –46 (–54) –74 (–82) –92 (–102) –111 (–120) –120 (–124) –120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –37 (–44) –65 (–72) –81 (–92) –101 (–109) –110 (–114) –110 (–115)
> 10 to 20 GHz –31 (–38) –59 (–66) –75 (–87) –95 (–106) –104 (–107) –104 (–109)
> 20 to 40 GHz –25 (–32) –53 (–60) –69 (–79) –89 (–99) –98 (–101) –98 (–103)
> 40 to 67 GHz –20 (–26) –47 (–56) –64 (–73) –84 (–90) –92 (–95) –92 (–97)
60 Phase noise specifications are warranted from 15 to 35 °C, excluding external mechanical vibration. Option UNY specifications
at 1 kHz offset apply from 25 to 35 °C.
61 Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is less.
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Offset from carrier, optimized for less than
Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 62, 63 , serial numbers < MY/SG6305XXXX
150 kHz (mode 1)

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz –64 (–70) –92 (–98) –115 (–125) –123 (–135) –138 (–144) –141 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz –67 (–77) –93 (–101) –111 (–116) –125 (–132) –138 (–144) –142 (–147)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –62 (–69) –91 (–99) –105 (–111) –121 (–128) –138 (–143) –138 (–144)
> 1 to 2 GHz –57 (–63) –86 (–90) –100 (–106) –115 (–121) –133 (–138) –133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –52 (–58) –81 (–84) –96 (–102) –111 (–117) –128 (–134) –128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –43 (–49) –72 (–76) –85 (–91) –101 (–107) –120 (–126) –120 (–125)
> 10 to 20 GHz –37 (–43) –66 (–70) –79 (–85) –95 (–101) –114 (–121) –114 (–119)
> 20 to 40 GHz –31 (–37) –60 (–66) –73 (–79) –89 (–95) –108 (–113) –108 (–113)
> 40 to 67 GHz –26 (–32) –54 (–60) –68 (–73) –84 (–90) –102 (–107) –102 (–107)

Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW)62,63, serial numbers ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX
150 kHz (mode 1)

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz –64 (–70) –92 (–98) –115 (–125) –123 (–135) –137 (–144) –140 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz –67 (–77) –93 (–101) –111 (–116) –125 (–132) –134 (–138) –135 (–138)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –62 (–69) –91 (–99) –105 (–111) –121 (–128) –138 (–143) –138 (–144)
> 1 to 2 GHz –57 (–63) –86 (–90) –100 (–106) –115 (–121) –133 (–138) –133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz –52 (–58) –81 (–84) –96 (–102) –111 (–117) –128 (–134) –128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz –43 (–49) –72 (–76) –85 (–91) –101 (–107) –120 (–126) –120 (–125)
> 10 to 20 GHz –37 (–43) –66 (–70) –79 (–85) –95 (–101) –114 (–121) –114 (–119)
> 20 to 40 GHz –31 (–37) –60 (–66) –73 (–79) –89 (–95) –108 (–113) –108 (–113)
> 40 to 67 GHz –26 (–32) –54 (–60) –68 (–73) –84 (–90) –102 (–107) –102 (–107)
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Option HY2: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW), serial numbers below MY/SG60020000
Operating in SNR mode 64, 65, 66, 67 Offset from carrier

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz spec 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz
Frequency
spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ)
250 kHz to 1 MHz –64 (–70) –92 (–98) –115 (–125) –123 (–135) –138 (–144) –141 (–144) N/A N/A
1 MHz –116 (–130) –140 (–148) –153 (–160) –160 (–166) –160 (–166) –160 (–165) N/A N/A
10 MHz –96 (–112) –126 (–136) –140 (–152) –155 (–162) –155 (–163) –155 (–163) N/A N/A
100 MHz –80 (–93) –105 (–117) –120 (–133) –138 (–152) –150 (–157) –150 (–156) –152 (–157) –152 (–158)
250 MHz –68 (–85) –100 (–109) –115 (–126) –133 (–144) –144 (–153) –148 (–153) –150 (–155) –150 (–156)
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz –67 (–79) –93 (–104) –111 (–116) –125 (–137) –138 (–149) –145 (–150) –150 (–157) –151 (–158)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –62 (–71) –91 (–99) –105 (–110) –121 (–133) –138 (–147) –141 (–145) –150 (–155) –151 (–156)
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz –57 (–67) –86 (–92) –100 (–107) –115 (–129) –133 (–141) –134 (–139) –147 (–152) –155 (–160)
> 2 GHz to 3 GHz –52 (–64) –81 (–89) –96 (–102) –111 (–125) –128 (–137) –130 (–135) –143 (–150) –153 (–159)
> 3 GHz to 3.2 GHz –52 (–58) –81 (–84) –96 (–102) –111 (–125) –128 (–137) –128 (–134) –145 (–148) –147 (–153)
> 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz –43 (–49) –72 (–76) –85 (–92) –101 (–115) –120 (–128) –120 (–126) –137 (–140) –150 (–157)
> 10 GHz to 20 GHz –37 (–43) –66 (–70) –79 (–85) –95 (–101) –114 (–121) –114 (–119) –129 (–133) –145 (–152)
Option HY2: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW), serial numbers MY/SG60020000 and above
Operating in SNR mode 64,65,66,67 Offset from carrier

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz
Frequency
spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ)
250 kHz to 1 MHz –64 (–70) –92 (–98) –115 (–125) –123 (–135) –138 (–144) –141 (–144) N/A N/A
1 MHz –116 (–129) –140 (–148) –153 (–160) –157 (–163) –158 (–164) –158 (–163) N/A N/A
10 MHz –96 (–111) –126 (–136) –140 (–150) –155 (–162) –155 (–162) –155 (–162) N/A N/A
100 MHz –80 (–93) –105 (–117) –120 (–133) –138 (–152) –150 (–156) –150 (–156) –150 (–155) –150 (–155)
250 MHz –68 (–83) –100 (–108) –115 (–123) –133 (–144) –144 (–153) –148 (–153) –150 (–155) –150 (–156)
> 250 MHz to 500 MHz –67 (–79) –93 (–104) –111 (–116) –125 (–137) –138 (–149) –145 (–150) –150 (–157) –151 (–158)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz –62 (–71) –91 (–99) –105 (–110) –121 (–133) –138 (–147) –141 (–145) –150 (–155) –151 (–156)
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz –57 (–67) –86 (–92) –100 (–107) –115 (–129) –133 (–141) –134 (–139) –147 (–152) –155 (–160)
> 2 GHz to 3 GHz –52 (–64) –81 (–89) –96 (–102) –111 (–125) –128 (–137) –130 (–135) –143 (–150) –153 (–159)
> 3 GHz to 3.2 GHz –52 (–58) –81 (–84) –96 (–102) –111 (–125) –128 (–137) –128 (–134) –145 (–148) –147 (–153)
> 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz –43 (–49) –72 (–76) –85 (–92) –101 (–115) –120 (–128) –120 (–126) –137 (–140) –150 (–157)
> 10 GHz to 20 GHz –37 (–43) –66 (–70) –79 (–85) –95 (–101) –114 (–121) –114 (–119) –129 (–133) –145 (–152)
.
at 1 kHz offset apply from 25 to 35 °C. Maximum operating temperature of Options HY2 is 35 °C.
66 At carrier ≤ 10 MHz, the offset farthest from the carrier would be limited to 0.99 × carrier frequency.
67 At carriers 1 MHz ≤ F ≤ 250 MHz, measured with filters off at +16 dBm or maximum achievable leveled power, whichever is
less.
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Option UNX: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 68, 69, serial numbers < MY/SG6305XXXX Offset from carrier

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz (–94) –100 (–107) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –128 (–132) –130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz (–101) –105 (–112) –115 (–122) –124 (–131) –132 (–136) –136 (–141)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz (–94) –100 (–107) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –130 (–134) –130 (–134)
> 1 to 2 GHz (–89) –96 (–101) –104 (–112) –114 (–120) –124 (–129) –124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz (–85) –92 (–97) –100 (–108) –110 (–116) –120 (–124) –120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz (–74) (–87) (–98) (–106) (–114) (–115)
Option UNX: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 68,69, serial numbers ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX Offset from carrier

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz (–94) –100 (–107) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –128 (–132) –130 (–133)
> 250 to 500 MHz (–101) –105 (–112) –115 (–122) –124 (–131) –132 (–136) –135 (–140)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz (–94) –100 (–107) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –130 (–134) –130 (–134)
> 1 to 2 GHz (–89) –96 (–101) –104 (–112) –114 (–120) –124 (–129) –124 (–129)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz (–85) –92 (–97) –100 (–108) –110 (–116) –120 (–124) –120 (–124)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz (–74) (–87) (–98) (–106) (–114) (–115)

Option UNY: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 68,69, serial numbers < MY/SG6305XXXX
150 kHz (mode 1)

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz (–94) –100(–107) –110 (–118) –123 (–135) –138 (–144) –141 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz (–101) –105 (–112) –115 (–122) –124 (–130) –138 (–144) –140 (–147)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz (–94) –100 (–108) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –135 (–142) –135 (–145)
> 1 to 2 GHz (–89) –96 (–101) –104 (–112) –115 (–121) –133 (–138) –133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz (–85) –92 (–97) –100 (–108) –111 (–117) –128 (–134) –128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz (–74) (–87) (–98) (–104) (–126) (–125)

Option UNY: residual SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW) 68,69, serial numbers ≥ MY/SG6305XXXX
150 kHz (mode 1)

Frequency
250 kHz to 250 MHz (–94) –100(–107) –110 (–118) –123 (–135) –138 (–144) –141 (–144)
> 250 to 500 MHz (–101) –105 (–112) –115 (–122) –124 (–130) –134 (–138) –135 (–138)
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz (–94) –100 (–108) –110 (–118) –120 (–126) –135 (–142) –135 (–145)
> 1 to 2 GHz (–89) –96 (–101) –104 (–112) –115 (–121) –133 (–138) –133 (–139)
> 2 to 3.2 GHz (–85) –92 (–97) –100 (–108) –111 (–117) –128 (–134) –128 (–134)
> 3.2 to 10 GHz (–74) (–87) (–98) (–104) (–126) (–125)
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Option UNX: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW)
Low phase noise mode (1 to 250 MHz) 70, 71 Offset from carrier
Frequency
1 MHz (–109) (–120) (–130) (–143) (–150) (–150)
10 MHz –90 (–95) –125 (–130) –130 (–135) –143 (–148) –155 (–158) –155 (–158)
10 MHz (Option 521) (–95) (–115) (–125) (–138) (–145) (–145)
100 MHz –70 (–75) –97 (–102) –119 (–124) –130 (–135) –140 (–145) –140 (–145)
250 MHz (–76) (–104) (–121) (–138) (–142) (–142)
Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW), serial numbers below MY/SG60020000
Low phase noise mode (1 to 250 MHz)70,71 Offset from carrier, optimized for less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
Frequency
1 MHz –116 (–129) –140 (–151) –153 (–161) –160 (–166) –160 (–167) –160 (–165)
10 MHz –96 (–111) –126 (–133) –140 (–150) –155 (–162) –155 (–165) –155 (–165)
10 MHz (Option 521) (–100) (–120) (–135) (–145) (–150) (–150)
100 MHz –80 (–96) –105 (–120) –120 (–130) –138 (–146) –150 (–157) –150 (–157)
100 MHz (Option 521) –80 (–92) –105 (–110) –120 (–125) –138 (–145) –150 (–152) –150 (–152)
250 MHz –68 (–77) –100 (–108) –114 (–122) –133 (–139) –144 (–153) –144 (–154)
250 MHz (Option 521) –68 (–77) –100 (–105) –114 (–118) –133 (–139) –144 (–152) –144 (–152)
Option UNY: absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) (CW), serial numbers MY/SG60020000 and above
Low phase noise mode (1 to 250 MHz) 70,71 Offset from carrier, optimized for less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 10 kHz spec
Frequency 1 kHz spec (typ) 100 kHz spec (typ)
spec (typ) spec (typ) spec (typ) (typ)
1 MHz –116 (–129) –140 (–151) –153 (–161) –157 (–163) –158 (–164) –158 (–163)
10 MHz –96 (–111) –126 (–133) –140 (–150) –155 (–162) –155 (–162) –155 (–162)
10 MHz (Option 521) (–100) (–120) (–135) (–145) (–150) (–150)
100 MHz –80 (–94) –105 (–118) –120 (–130) –138 (–146) –150 (–156) –150 (–156)
100 MHz (Option 521) –80 (–92) –105 (–110) –120 (–125) –138 (–145) –150 (–152) –150 (–152)
250 MHz –68 (–77) –100 (–108) –114 (–122) –133 (–139) –144 (–153) –144 (–154)
250 MHz (Option 521) –68 (–77) –100 (–105) –114 (–118) –133 (–139) –144 (–152) –144 (–152)
71 Measured with filters off at +16 dBm or maximum achievable leveled power, whichever is less. Without Option 1EU, frequencies
of 10 MHz and below are not specified. Without Option 1EU or 521, offsets of 10 kHz and greater are not specified.
23
Measured phase noise (data collected with the E5500 and plotted without spurs)
24
Measured phase noise (data collected with the E5500 and plotted without spurs); Option UNY phase noise optimized for offsets less than 150 kHz
(mode 1)
25
Measured phase noise (data collected with the E5500 and plotted without spurs)
Option UNY phase noise optimized for offsets less than 150 kHz (mode 1)
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Analog Modulation
Frequency modulation 72 (Option UNT)
Maximum deviation 73
Default RF path Frequency Max deviation
250 kHz to 250 MHz 2 MHz
> 250 to 500 MHz 1 MHz
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz 2 MHz
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz 4 MHz
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz 8 MHz
> 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 16 MHz
Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode Frequency Max deviation
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz 3.906 kHz
> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz 7.8125 kHz
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz 15.625 kHz
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz 31.25 kHz
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz 62.5 kHz
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz 125 kHz
> 62.5 to 125 MHz 250 kHz
> 125 to 250 MHz 500 kHz
Resolution 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater
Deviation accuracy < ± (3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz) (1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz)
Modulation frequency response (at 100 kHz deviation)
74
Path [coupling] 1 dB bandwidth 3 dB bandwidth (typ)

Standard or Option UNX
FM path 1 [DC] DC to 100 kHz DC to 10 MHz
FM path 1 [AC] 20 Hz to 100 kHz 5 Hz to 10 MHz
Option UNY
FM path 1 [DC] DC to 100 kHz DC to 9.3 MHz
FM path 1 [AC] 20 Hz to 100 kHz 5 Hz to 9.3 MHz
DC FM 75 carrier offset ± 0.1% of set deviation + (N x 8 Hz)
72
Above 50 GHz, FM is useable; however performance is not warranted.
73
Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.
74
Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes. During ramp sweep operation (Option 007), 3 dB bandwidth is typically
50 kHz to 10 MHz (FM1 path), and 50 kHz to 1 MHz (FM2 path).
75
At the calibrated deviation and carrier frequency, within 5 °C of ambient temperature at time of user calibration.
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Distortion < 1% (1 kHz rate, deviations < N x 800 kHz)
Sensitivity ± 1 Vpeak for indicated deviation
FM1 and FM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may be switched to any one of the modulation
sources: Ext1, Ext2, internal1, internal2. The FM2 path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz. The FM2 path must be set to a
Paths
deviation less than FM1. To avoid distortion and clipping, signals applied with any combination of FM1, FM2, or FM1+FM2 should
not exceed 1 Vpeak.
Phase modulation 76 (Option UNT)
Maximum deviation 77
Standard or Option UNX default RF path Frequency 100 kHz BW mode 1 MHz BW mode
250 kHz to 250 MHz 20 rad 2 rad
> 250 to 500 MHz 10 rad 1 rad
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz 20 rad 2 rad
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz 40 rad 4 rad
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz 80 rad 8 rad
> 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 160 rad 16 rad
Option UNY default RF path Frequency 1 MHz BW mode 10 MHz BW mode
250 kHz to 250 MHz 2 rad 0.2 rad
> 250 to 500 MHz 1 rad 0.1 rad
> 500 MHz to 1 GHz 2 rad 0.2 rad
> 1 GHz to 2 GHz 4 rad 0.4 rad
> 2 GHz to 3.2 GHz 8 rad 0.8 rad
> 3.2 GHz to 10 GHz 16 rad 1.6 rad
Option UNX low phase noise mode Frequency 100 kHz BW mode 1 MHz BW mode
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz 0.03906 rad 0.003906 rad
> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz 0.078125 rad 0.0078125 rad
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz 0.15625 rad 0.015625 rad
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz 0.3125 rad 0.03125 rad
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz 0.625 rad 0.0625 rad
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz 1.25 rad 0.125 rad
> 62.5 to 125 MHz 2.5 rad 0.25 rad
> 125 to 250 MHz 5 rad 0.5 rad
76
Above 50 GHz, phase modulation is useable; however performance is not warranted.
77
Through any combination of path1, path2, or path1 + path2.
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Option UNY low phase noise mode Frequency 1 MHz BW mode 10 MHz BW mode
> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz 0.003906 rad 0.0003906 rad

> 1.953 to 3.906 MHz 0.0078125 rad 0.00078125 rad
> 3.906 to 7.813 MHz 0.015625 rad 0.0015625 rad
> 7.813 to 15.63 MHz 0.03125 rad 0.003125 rad
> 15.63 to 31.25 MHz 0.0625 rad 0.00625 rad
> 31.25 to 62.5 MHz 0.125 rad 0.0125 rad
> 62.5 to 125 MHz 0.25 rad 0.025 rad
> 125 to 250 MHz 0.5 rad 0.05 rad
Resolution 0.1% of set deviation
< ± 5% of deviation + 0.01 radians (1 kHz rate with 1 MHz BW mode for Option UNY or 100 kHz BW mode
Deviation accuracy
otherwise)
Modulation frequency response 78 Rates (3 dB bandwidth) Standard UNX UNY

100 kHz BW mode DC to 100 kHz Normal Normal n/a
1 MHz BW mode DC to 1 MHz (typ) 79 High High Normal
10 MHz BW mode DC to 10 MHz (typ) n/a n/a High
Distortion
Standard or Option UNX < 1% (1 kHz rate, total harmonic distortion (THD), deviation < N x 80 rad, 100 kHz BW mode)
Option UNY < 1% (1 kHz rate, total harmonic distortion (THD), deviation < N x 8 rad, 1 MHz BW mode)
Sensitivity ± 1 Vpeak for indicated deviation
φM1 and φM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may be switched to any one of
the modulation sources: Ext1, Ext2, internal1, internal2. The φM2 path is limited to a maximum rate of 1 MHz.
Paths
The φM2 path must be set to a deviation less than φM1. To avoid distortion and clipping, signals applied with
any combination of φM1, φM2, or φM1+ φM2 should not exceed 1 Vpeak.
78 Specifications apply in CW and list/step sweep modes. During ramp sweep operation (Option 007), 3 dB bandwidth is typically
50 kHz to 1 MHz (high BW mode).
79 Path 1 is useable to 4 MHz for external inputs less than 0.3 V p e a k ; useable to 8 MHz for external inputs less than 0.1 V p e a k .
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Amplitude modulation 80, 81 (Option UNT) (typical)
Depth Linear mode Exponential (log) mode (downward modulation only)

Option UNT Option UNT + 1SM 82
Maximum
ALC on > 90% > 20 dB > 20 dB
ALC off with power search 83
or ALC on with deep AM 84 > 95% > 50 dB 85 > 60 dB 85

Settable 0 to 100% 0 to 40 dB 0 to 40 dB
Sensitivity 0 to 100 %/V 0 to 40 dB/V 0 to 40 dB/V
Resolution 0.1% 0.01 dB 0.01 dB
Depth accuracy (1 kHz rate)
ALC on ± (6% of setting + 1%) ± (2% of setting + 0.2 dB) ± (2% of setting + 0.2 dB)
ALC off with power search 83 or ALC on with deep AM 84
< 2 dB depth — — ± 0.5 dB
< 10 dB depth — — ± 1 dB
< 40 dB depth — — ± 2 dB
< 50 dB depth — — ± 3 dB
< 60 dB depth — — ± 5 dB
External input (selectable polarity)
Sensitivity for indicated depth 1 Vpeak –1 V or +1 V –1 V or +1 V
Maximum allowable ±1V ± 3.5 V 86 ± 3.5 V 86
Rates (3 dB bandwidth, 30% depth)
DC coupled 0 to 100 kHz
AC coupled 10 Hz to 100 kHz (useable to 1 MHz) 87
Distortion 88 (1 kHz rate, ALC On, linear mode, total harmonic distortion)
30% AM < 1.5%
60% AM < 2%
AM1 and AM2 are summed internally for composite modulation. Either path may be switched to any one of the modulation
Paths
sources: Ext1, Ext2, Internal1, Internal2
80 All AM specifications are typical. For carrier frequencies below 2 MHz or above 50 GHz, AM is useable but not specified.
Unless otherwise stated, specifications apply with ALC on, deep AM off, and envelope peaks within ALC operating range (–20
dBm to maximum output power, excluding step-attenuator setting .)
81 Below 250 MHz with Option UNX and UNY low phase noise mode on, AM is useable but not recommended or specified.
82 Option 1SM scan modulation is available with Options 513 and 520 only, and provides exponential (log) AM with improved
accuracy. In this mode, maximum output power is reduced up to 3 dB below 3.2 GHz.
83 ALC off is used for narrow pulse modulation and/or high AM depths with envelope peaks below ALC operating range (40 dB).
Carrier power level will be accurate after a power search is executed. (See pulse modulation section for an explanation of
power search).
84 Deep AM with ALC on provides increased AM depths and improved distortion, together with closed-loop internal leveling. This
mode must be used with a repetitive AM waveform (frequency > 10 Hz) with peaks > –5 dBm (nominal, excluding step-
attenuator setting).
85 Modulation depths greater than 40 dB require an external input greater than ± 1 V, and are not available with the internal
modulation source.
86 If 600 Ω input impedance is selected, maximum input voltage is ± 6 V.
87 For Options 550 and 567, maximum rate is 80 kHz from 20 GHz to 40 GHz.
88 For Option 521, distortion specifications apply for envelope peaks within the range of -15 dBm to +24 dBm, excluding step-
attenuator setting.
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External modulation inputs (Ext1 & Ext2) (Option UNT)
Modulation types AM, FM, and φM

Input impedance 50 Ω or 600 Ω (nom) switched
High/low indicator 100 Hz to 10 MHz BW, activated when input level error exceeds 3% (nom), ac coupled inputs only
Internal modulation source (Option UNT)
Dual function generators Provide two independent signals (internal1 and internal2) for use with AM, FM, φM, or LF out.
Waveforms Sine, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, triangle, Gaussian noise, uniform noise, swept sine, dual sine 89
Rate range
Sine 0.5 Hz to 1 MHz
Square, ramp, triangle 0.5 Hz to 100 kHz
Resolution 0.5 Hz
Accuracy Same as timebase
LF out
Output Internal1 or internal2. Also provides monitoring of internal1 or internal2 when used for AM, FM, or φM
Amplitude 0 to 3 Vpeak (nom) into 50 Ω
Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Swept sine mode (frequency, phase continuous)
Operating modes Triggered or continuous sweeps
Frequency range 1 Hz to 1 MHz
Sweep rate 0.5 to 100,000 sweeps/s, equivalent to sweep times 10 μs to 2 s
Resolution 0.5 Hz (0.5 sweep/s)
89
Internal2 is not available when using swept sine or dual sine modes.
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Pulse Modulation
Pulse modulation 90 (Option UNU or UNW)
On/off ratio Option UNU Option UNW

80 dB (typ) 80 dB
Rise/fall times (Tr, Tf)
Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567

50 to 400 MHz 10 ns (typ) 15 ns (10 ns typ)
> 400 MHz 6 ns (typ) 10 ns (6 ns typ)
Option 521
50 MHz to 1 GHz 25 ns (typ) 30 ns (25 ns typ)
1 to 3.2 GHz 12 ns (typ) 15 ns (12 ns typ)
> 3.2 GHz 6 ns (typ) 10 ns (6 ns typ)
Minimum pulse width
ALC on 1 µs 1 µs
ALC off
Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567
50 to 400 MHz 150 ns 30 ns
> 400 MHz 150 ns 20 ns
Option 521
50 MHz to 1 GHz 150 ns 60 ns
1 to 3.2 GHz 150 ns 30 ns
> 3.2 GHz 150 ns 20 ns
Repetition frequency
ALC on 10 Hz to 500 kHz 10 Hz to 500 kHz

ALC off dc to 3 MHz dc to 10 MHz
Level accuracy (relative to CW)
ALC on 91 ± 0.5 dB (0.15 dB typ) ± 0.5 dB (0.15 dB typ)

ALC off with power search 92
50 MHz to 3.2 GHz 93 ± 0.7 dB (typ) ± 0.7 dB (typ)

> 3.2 GHz ± 0.5 dB (typ) ± 0.5 dB (typ)
Width compression (RF width relative to video out) ± 5 ns (typical) ± 5 ns (typical)
90 With ALC off, specs apply after the execution of power search. Specifications apply with Atten Hold Off (default mode for
instruments with attenuator), or ALC level between –5 and +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower. Above
50 GHz or below 50 MHz, pulse modulation is useable; however performance is not warranted. Pulse modulation does not
operate if Option UNX or UNY low phase noise mode is on.
91 ± 0.8 dB for pulse width ≤ 1 µs with RF frequency ≤ 100 MHz
92 Power Search is a calibration routine that improves level accuracy with ALC off. The instrument microprocessor momentarily
closes the ALC loop to find the modulator drive setting necessary to make the quiescent RF level equal to an entered value,
then opens the ALC loop while maintain- ing that modulator drive setting. When executing Power Search, RF power will be
present for typically 10 to 50 ms; the step attenuator (Option 1E1) can be set to automatically switch to maximum attenuation to
protect sensitive devices. Power search can be configured to operate either automatically or manually at the carrier frequency,
or over a user-definable frequency range. Power search may not operate above the maximum specified output power.
93 ±0.8 dB (typical) for Option 550 and Option 567.
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Video feed-through 94 Option UNU Option UNW
50 to 250 MHz < 3% (typ) < 3% (typ)
> 250 to 400 MHz < 11% (typ) < 11% (typ)
> 0.4 to 3.2 GHz < 6% (typ) < 6% (typ)
> 3.2 GHz without Opt 521 < 2 mV pk-pk (typ) < 2 mV pk-pk (typ)
> 3.2 GHz with Opt 521 < 50 mV pk-pk (typ) < 50 mV pk-pk (typ)
Video delay (ext input to video) 50 ns (nom) 50 ns (nom)
RF delay (video to RF output)
50 to 250 MHz 35 ns (nom) 35 ns (nom)

> 0.25 to 3.2 GHz 25 ns (nom) 25 ns (nom)
> 3.2 GHz 30 ns (nom) 30 ns (nom)
Pulse overshoot
Without Option 521 < 10% (typ) < 10% (typ)
With Option 521 < 20% (typ) < 20% (typ)
Input level +1 V = RF on +1 V = RF on
Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom)
Measured pulse modulation envelope

Frequency = 9 GHz, amplitude = 10 dBm, ALC Off, 10 ns/div
94
With Option 1E1 step attenuator in 0 dB position. Above 3.2 GHz, video feed-through decreases with step attenuator setting.
Below 3.2 GHz, video feed-through is expressed as a percentage of RF output level.
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Internal pulse generator (Option UNU or UNW)
Free-run, triggered, triggered with delay, doublet, and gated. Triggered with delay, doublet, and gated
Modes
require external trigger source.
Period (PRI) (Tp) 70 ns to 42 s (repetition frequency: 0.024 Hz to 14.28 MHz)

Pulse width (Tw) 10 ns to 42 s
Delay (Td)
Free-run mode 0 to ± 42 s
Triggered with delay and doublet modes 75 ns to 42 s with ± 10 ns jitter
Resolution 10 ns (width, delay, and PRI)
• Td video delay (variable)
• Tw video pulse width (variable)
• Tp Pulse period (variable)
• Tm RF delay
• Trf RF pulse width
• Tf RF pulse fall time
• Tr RF pulse rise time

• Vor pulse overshoot
• Vf video feedthrough
Simultaneous modulation
All modulation types (FM, AM, φM, and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously enabled except: FM with φM, and linear AM with exponential AM. AM, FM, and
φM can sum simultaneous inputs from any two sources (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2). Any given source (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2) may be routed to
only one activated modulation type.
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Remote Programming
Remote programming
Interfaces GPIB (IEEE-488.2,1987) with listen and talk, RS-232, and 10BaseT LAN interface.
Control languages SCPI version 1997.0. Completely code compatible with previous PSG signal generator models:
• E8241A
• E8244A
• E8251A
• E8254A
• E8247C
• E8257C
The E8257D will emulate the applicable commands for the following signal generators, providing general
compatibility with ATE systems:
• Keysight 8340-Series (8340/41B)
• Keysight 8360-Series (836xxB/L)
• Keysight 83700-Series (837xxB)
• Keysight 8662A/63A
• Keysight 8664A/8665B
• Keysight 8643A/8644B
• Aeroflex 2040 Series
IEEE-488 functions SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2.
Keysight’s IO Library Suite ships with the E8257D to help you quickly establish an error-free connection
Keysight IO libraries between your PC and instruments—regardless of the vendor. It provides robust instrument control and works
with the software development environment you choose.
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General Specifications
General specifications
Power requirements 100/120 VAC 50/60/400 Hz; or 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, (automatically selected); < 250 W typical, 450 W maximum
Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature range 95 –40 to 70 °C
Altitude 0 to 4600 m (15,000 ft.)
Humidity Relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40°C (non-condensing)
Samples of this product have been tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to
be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation, and end-use; those stresses include but are
Environmental testing
not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. Test methods are aligned
with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 96
This family of signal generators is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Keysight's
ISO compliant
commitment to quality.
Conforms to the immunity and emission requirements of IEC/EN 61326-1 including the conducted and radiated
emission requirements of CISPR Pub 11 Group 1 class A.
EMC
Note: This product may have some performance loss (non-harmonics up to -45 dBc at 1kHz offset) when exposed
to 3V/m ambient radio frequency EM fields in the range of 800 MHz - 5 GHz when tested per IEC 61000-4-3.
Acoustic noise Normal: 51 dBA (nom) Worst case: 62 dBA (nom) 97
Memory is shared by instrument states and sweep list files. There is 14 MB of flash memory available in the E8257D
Storage
PSG. Depending on how the memory is used, a maximum of 1000 instrument states can be saved.
Display blanking
Memory clearing functions (See Application Note, "Security Features of Keysight Technologies Signal Generators,"
Security
Part Number E4400-90621)
With Option 008, all user-written files are stored on an 8 GByte removable flash memory card.
Keysight 83550 Series millimeter heads OML millimeter source modules

Compatibility VDI millimeter frequency extenders Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzers
Keysight EPM/EPM-P Series power meters
Internal diagnostic routine tests most modules (including microcircuits) in a preset condition. For each module, if its
Self-test
node voltages are within acceptable limits, then the module “passes” the test.
Weight < 22 kg (48 lb.) net, < 30 kg (68 lb.) shipping

Dimensions 178 mm H x 426 mm W x 515 mm D (7” H x 16.8” W x 20.3” D)
Recommended calibration cycle 24 months
95 During storage below –20 °C, instrument states may be lost.

96 As is the case with all signal generation equipment, phase noise specifications are not warranted in a vibrating environment.
97 This is louder than typical Keysight equipment: 60 dBA (nom).
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Input and Output Connectors
Front panel connectors (all connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.) 98
RF output Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Options 513, 520 and 521 Precision APC-3.5 male, or Type-N female with Option 1ED Caution: Option 521 output power > 1 Watt
Options 532, 540, and 550 Precision 2.4 mm male; plus 2.4 – 2.4 mm and 2.4 – 2.9 mm female adapters
Option 567 Precision 1.85 mm male; plus 1.85 – 1.85 mm and 2.4 – 2.9 mm female adapters
ALC input Used for negative external detector leveling. Nominal input impedance 120 kΩ, damage level ± 15 V.
LF output Outputs the internally generated LF source. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω.
External input 1 Drives either AM, FM, or φM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.
External input 2 Drives either AM, FM, or φM. Nominal input impedance 50 or 600 Ω, damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.
Accepts input signal for external fast pulse modulation. Also accepts external trigger pulse input for internal
Pulse/trigger gate input
pulse modulation. Nominal impedance 50 Ω. Damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.
Pulse video out Outputs a signal that follows the RF output in all pulse modes. TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω.
Outputs a synchronizing pulse, nominally 50 ns width, during internal and triggered pulse modulation.
Pulse sync out
TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω.
98 Digital inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS unless indicated otherwise. Inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage
levels.
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Rear panel connectors (All connectors are BNC female unless otherwise noted.) 99
Used for RS-232 serial communication and for primary/secondary source synchronization.
Auxiliary interface (dual mode) (9-pin subminiature female connector). For primary/secondary operation, use Keysight part number 8120-8806
primary/secondary interface cable.
GPIB Allows communication with compatible devices

LAN Allows 10BaseT LAN communication
Accepts a 10 MHz external reference (timebase) input.

10 MHz input Nominal input impedance 50 Ω
Damage levels > +10 dBm
Outputs internal or external reference signal. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω. Nominal output power
10 MHz output
+8 dBm.
Supplies a voltage proportional to the RF power or frequency sweep ranging from 0 volts at the start of sweep to +10 volts
(nom) at the end of sweep, regardless of sweep width.
During CW operation, supplies a voltage proportional to the output frequency, +10 volts (nom)
corresponding to the maximum specified frequency.
Sweep output (dual mode)
When connected to a Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer (Option 007), generates a selectable number of equally
spaced 1 μs pulses (nom) across a ramp (analog) sweep. Number of pulses can be set from 101 to 1601 by remote control
from the 8757D.
Output impedance: < 1 Ω (nom), can drive 2 kΩ.
Open-collector, TTL-compatible input/output. In ramp sweep operation, provides low level (nominally 0 V) during sweep
Stop sweep in/out retrace and bandcross intervals, and high level during the forward portion of the sweep. Sweep will stop when grounded
externally, sweep will resume when allowed to go high.
Outputs a TTL signal. High at start of dwell, or when waiting for point trigger; low when dwell is over or point trigger is
Trigger output (dual mode) received. In ramp sweep mode, provides 1601 equally-spaced 1 μs pulses (nom) across a ramp sweep. When using LF
Out, provides 2 μs pulse at start of LF sweep .
Accepts 3.3 V CMOS signal for triggering point-to-point in manual sweep mode, or to trigger start of LF sweep.
Trigger input
Damage levels ≥ +10 V or ≤ –4 V.
Source module interface Keysight 83550 Series mm source modules: Provides bias, flatness correction and leveling connections.
OML SxxMS-AG mm source modules: Provides power to the module and returns frequency multiplication information from
the module.
Provides an output trigger that indicates when the signal generator has settled to a new frequency or power level. High
Source settled
indicates source not settled, Low indicates source settled.
During ramp sweep, supplies +5 V (nom) level during retrace and bandswitch intervals. Supplies –5 V (nom) level when
Z-axis blank/markers
the RF frequency is at a marker frequency.
(Option UNX or UNY) Accepts an external DC voltage, ranging from –5 V to +5 V, for electronic frequency control (EFC) of
10 MHz EFC the internal 10 MHz reference oscillator. This voltage inversely tunes the oscillator about its center frequency
approximately –0.07 ppm/V. The nominal input impedance is greater than 1 MΩ.
1 GHz out (Option UNX or UNY) Low noise 1 GHz reference output signal, approximately +5 dBm (nom).
Accepts 8 GB compact flash memory card for optional non-volatile memory (Option 008 only).
Removable flash memory drive All user information (Save/Recall settings, flatness files, presets, etc) is stored on removable memory
card when Option 008 i installed.
99 Digital inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS unless indicated otherwise. Inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage
levels.
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Options, Accessories, and Related Products
Model/option Description
E8257D-513 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 13 GHz

E8257D-521 Ultrahigh output power, frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 GHz
E8257D-532 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz
E8257D-007 Analog ramp sweep
E8257D-008 8 GB removable flash memory
E8257D-UNX Ultra low phase noise
E8257D-UNY Enhanced ultra-low phase noise
E8257D-HY2 Enhanced ultra-low phase noise level 2
E8257D-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output
E8257D-UNU Pulse modulation
E8257D-UNW Narrow pulse modulation
E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator
E8257D-1ED Type-N (f) RF output connector (Option 513, 520 and 521 only)
E8257D-1EH Improved harmonics below 2 GHz (low-pass filters standard with Option 521)
E8257D-1EM Moves all front panel connectors to the rear panel
E8257D-1EU High output power (standard with Option 521)
E8257D-1SM Scan modulation (Option 513 and 520 only)
E8257D-C09 Move all front panel connectors to the rear panel except for the RF output connector
E8257D-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate and test data
E8257D-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration
E8257D-1A7 Calibration + uncertainties + guardbanding
E8257D-AMG Calibration + uncertainties + guardbanding (accredited)
E8257D-ABA Printed copy of the English documentation set
Customized product solutions
E8257D-H1S 1 GHz external frequency reference input and output
E8257D-HCC Connections for phase coherency > 250 MHz
Accessories
8120-8806 Primary/secondary interface cable
1819-0427 8 GByte compact flash memory card
1CM114A Rackmount flange kit (Palette 2015)
1CN103A Front handle kit (Palette 2015)
1CP106A Rackmount kit with front handles (Palette 2015)
1CR100A Rack slide kit (Palette 2015)
U3035P Distribution network - PSG
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Related Keysight Literature
Keysight Microwave Signal Generators
Brochure, Literature number 5991-4876EN
E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator

Configuration Guide, Literature number 5989-1325EN
E8267D PSG Vector Signal Generator

Data Sheet, Literature number 5989-0697EN
E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator

Data Sheet, Literature number 5990-4136EN
Web Resources
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For accessory information, visit: www.keysight.com/find/accessories
www.keysight.com/find/E8257D
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E8257D PSG Microwave

Spectral Purity ............................................................................................................................................. 15

Analog Modulation ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Pulse Modulation ......................................................................................................................................... 32

Remote Programming ................................................................................................................................. 35

General Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 36

Input and Output Connectors ...................................................................................................................... 37

Options, Accessories, and Related Products.............................................................................................. 39

Related Keysight Literature ......................................................................................................................... 40

Web Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Confidently Covered by Keysight Services ................................................................................................. 41

Represents warranted performance for instruments with a current calibration.

Range Specified range Tunable range

2 > 250 to 500 MHz 1/16

3 > 500 MHz to 1 GHz 1/8

4 > 1 to 2 GHz 1/4

5 > 2 to 3.2 GHz 1/2

6 > 3.2 to 10 GHz 1

Internal timebase reference oscillator (OCXO)

Step (digital) sweep

Operating modes Step sweep of frequency or amplitude or both (start to stop)

8 To optimize phase noise use 5 dBm ± 2 dB.

• Synthesized frequency sweep (start/stop), (center/span), (swept CW)

Minimum settable output power

Maximum output power (dBm) 15 Spec (Typ)

Step attenuator (Option 1E1) 30

ALC off < 10 ms (typ) (not including power search) 33

Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567

Level accuracy with step attenuator (Option 1E1) 41 (dB)

User flatness correction

Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567

Range User-adjustable from +15 dBm to maximum output power

250 kHz to 10 GHz None

Offsets > 300 Hz (Opt Offsets > 3 kHz Line-related

CW mode < N x 6 Hz (typ)

10 MHz to 20 GHz (without Option 521) < –148 dBc/Hz (typ)

Frequency Spec Typical

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Offset from carrier, optimized for less than

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Operating in SNR mode 64, 65, 66, 67 Offset from carrier

Operating in SNR mode 64,65,66,67 Offset from carrier

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Offset from carrier, optimized for less than

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Offset from carrier, optimized for less than

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Path [coupling] 1 dB bandwidth 3 dB bandwidth (typ)

Phase modulation 76 (Option UNT)

> 0.98 to 1.953 MHz 0.003906 rad 0.0003906 rad

Modulation frequency response 78 Rates (3 dB bandwidth) Standard UNX UNY

Depth Linear mode Exponential (log) mode (downward modulation only)

or ALC on with deep AM 84 > 95% > 50 dB 85 > 60 dB 85

Modulation types AM, FM, and φM

On/off ratio Option UNU Option UNW

Options 513, 520, 532, 540, 550, 567