Agilent/Keysight 86250D
The Agilent/Keysight 86250D is a synthesized signal generator, known for its high signal quality and precise frequency control. It is used in various applications, including component testing, receiver testing, and local oscillator substitution. This model offers a wide frequency range, excellent stability, and comprehensive modulation capabilities, making it suitable for demanding RF and microwave test requirements.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 86250D
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 86250D
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 86250D is a plug-in RF signal generator module engineered for integration with Agilent 8620 series sweep oscillator mainframes. Operating across 8.0 to 12.4 GHz, this synthesized module delivers precise frequency control and high signal quality essential for demanding RF and microwave test environments.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 8.0 GHz to 12.4 GHz
- Maximum Leveled Power: Greater than 50 mW
- Harmonic/Spurious Suppression: Greater than −30 dB and greater than −60 dB
- Residual FM: Less than 9 kHz peak
- Frequency Stability: Inherent to mainframe; achieves high precision through host equipment
Key Features
- Synthesized signal generation with dual-level spurious rejection
- Plug-in architecture for quick integration into compatible 8620 series systems
- Low residual FM ensures signal purity for sensitive receiver testing
- Frequency control and stability characteristics defined by the 8620 series mainframe
- Modulation capabilities (AM, FM, phase, pulse) available through host mainframe architecture
Typical Applications
- RF and microwave component characterization
- Receiver sensitivity and selectivity measurements
- System-level RF testing and validation
- Frequency-dependent network analysis
Compatibility & Integration The 86250D interfaces directly with Agilent 8620 series sweep oscillators. When used with the Agilent 8350B mainframe, installation requires the 11869A adapter. As a plug-in module, the 86250D inherits frequency stability and modulation control from its host mainframe, ensuring measurement accuracy across temperature and time.
Agilent / Keysight 86250D — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 86250D. 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 86250D 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 86250D price
This Agilent / Keysight 86250D is listed at $1,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 86250D calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 86250D 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 →
