Agilent / Keysight E8241A PSG-L Series Performance Signal Generator, 20 GHz
The Agilent/Keysight E8241A is a PSG-L Series Performance Signal Generator with a frequency range up to 20 GHz. It delivers high-performance signal generation with wideband modulation and comprehensive signal simulation capabilities. Ideal for aerospace, defense, and wireless communication testing.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight E8241A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $19,094
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E8241A
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight E8241A PSG-L Series Performance Signal Generator delivers precision RF signal generation from 250 kHz to 20 GHz, with optional millimeter-wave extension to 110 GHz via external modules. Built for aerospace, defense, and wireless communications testing, the instrument combines frequency accuracy, low phase noise, and flexible modulation to support product development, verification, and manufacturing workflows. Output reaches +13 to +20 dBm at 20 GHz, with level accuracy of ±0.7 dB and 0.01 dB resolution.
Frequency resolution is 0.01 Hz across the full band.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Timebase- Frequency range: 250 kHz to 20 GHz
- Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz
- Frequency settling time: 28 ms (typical)
- External reference inputs: 1, 2, 2.5, 5, 10 MHz
- Reference output: 10 MHz
- Internal oscillator aging: < ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year or < ±3 × 10⁻⁸/year
- Temperature stability (0–55 °C): < ±5 × 10⁻⁸ or < ±4.5 × 10⁻⁹ (typical) Output Power
- Maximum output power: +13 to +20 dBm at 20 GHz (Option 1EA: +20 dBm)
- Level accuracy: ±0.7 dB (typical)
- Power resolution: 0.01 dB
- Output impedance: 50 Ω (nominal)
- Reverse power handling: 1/2 Watt nominal
- Amplitude settling time: 10 ms (typical) Phase Noise (10 GHz carrier)
- SSB phase noise at 20 kHz offset: -110 dBc/Hz
- SSB phase noise at 1 kHz offset: -85 dBc/Hz (standard); -98 dBc/Hz (Option UNJ)
- SSB phase noise at 10 kHz offset: -110 dBc/Hz (Option UNJ) Modulation & Sweep
- Sweep types: Digital List and Step sweep
- Dwell time: 1 ms to 60 s
- Maximum sweep points: 2 to 1601 per table
- Sweep tables: Up to 10,000 (memory limited)
- Analog modulation switching speed: < 15 ms (typical)
- User flatness correction enabled Interfaces & Environment
- Standard interfaces: LAN, GPIB, RS-232
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C
Agilent / Keysight E8241A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight E8241A. 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 E8241A 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 E8241A price
This Agilent / Keysight E8241A is listed at $19,094.38. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight E8241A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight E8241A 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 →
