Agilent / Keysight 8247C PSG analog signal generator delivers industry-leading output power
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 20 GHz (Option 520); 250 kHz to 40 GHz (Option 540); extendable to 110 GHz with mm-wave modules, Power Range (dBm): +16 dBm typical at 20 GHz (standard); +24 dBm at 20 GHz (optional); −110 dBm minimum specified level.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 8247C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $18,446
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8247C
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8247C PSG is a analog signal generator engineered for demanding RF and microwave test applications. It delivers output power with precise frequency and amplitude control, making it ideal for component characterization, system validation, and production testing across multiple frequency bands.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution- 250 kHz to 20 GHz (Option 520)
- 250 kHz to 40 GHz (Option 540)
- Frequency resolution: 0.001 Hz
- Extendable to 110 GHz with Keysight 83550 Series mm-wave modules Output Power
- Standard: +16 dBm typical at 20 GHz
- Optional: +24 dBm at 20 GHz
- High output power option (1EA) available
- Maximum power warranted 15–35°C; typical 0–15°C
- Degradation <2 dB over 35–55°C range
- Type-N connectors (Option 1ED): typical 0.2 dB degradation above 18 GHz
- Level accuracy below −110 dBm Level Accuracy (CW mode, 15–35°C)
- ±0.8 dB (2–20 GHz)
- ±0.9 dB (20–40 GHz)
- Temperature stability: 0.01 dB/°C (typical) Phase Noise
- Optional SSB close-in phase noise: typical 30 dBc/Hz improvement at 1 kHz offset
- Enhanced phase noise option (UNR) available
- Optimized at 5 dBm ± 2 dB Switching & Sweep
- Frequency/amplitude switching: 100 ms): [(0.005% of span)/(sweep time in seconds)] ± timebase Modulation
AM, FM, pulse modulation, QAM (4, 8, 16, 64, 256), PSK, MSK, FSK (2, 3, 4+ level), and custom I/Q modulation. Pulse modulation unavailable on E8247C.
Key Features
- High-rate analog ramp sweep with code compatibility to Keysight 8757D scalar network analyzer
- Multiple triggering options: auto, external, single, or GPIB
- Internal I/Q modulation with external baseband input capability
Compatibility & Integration The E8247C is obsolete; Keysight E8257D serves as its replacement.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 20 GHz (Option 520) |
| extendable to 110 GHz with mm-wave modules | Power Range (dBm) | '+16 dBm typical at 20 GHz (standard) |
Agilent / Keysight 8247C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 8247C. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight 8247C faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Agilent / Keysight 8247C price
This Agilent / Keysight 8247C is listed at $18,446.38. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 8247C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 8247C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
