Agilent / Keysight 8673G Synthesized CW Generator
The Agilent/Keysight 8673G is a synthesized CW generator that delivers high performance and reliability. It provides precise frequency control and stable output signals, making it suitable for various testing and measurement applications. Its synthesized design ensures accuracy and repeatability, essential for demanding tasks in research, development, and manufacturing environments.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 8673G
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,787
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8673G
This unit
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 has 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.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2.0 to 26.0 GHz (overrange 1.95 to 26.5 GHz) | Power Range (dBm): −120 to +8 dBm | Voltage / Current Range: 0 to +10 V sweep output |
Agilent / Keysight 8673G — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 8673G. 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 8673G 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 8673G price
This Agilent / Keysight 8673G is listed at $3,787. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 8673G calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 8673G 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 →
