Agilent/Keysight E8257DV03
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Frequency range: 100 kHz to 67 GHz (extended to 1.1 THz with freque, Accuracy: metrology-grade.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $13,459
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E8257DV03
This unit
The Keysight E8257DV03 is a microwave analog signal generator engineered for RF and microwave testing across aerospace, defense, and communications applications. This instrument delivers broad frequency coverage, high output power, and precision modulation in a single source, enabling demanding device characterization and system validation with metrology-grade accuracy.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Power- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 67 GHz (extended to 1.1 THz with frequency extenders)
- Output power: up to +30 dBm (1 W)
- Output impedance: 50 Ω (nominal)
- Level accuracy: metrology-grade
- Frequency accuracy: metrology-grade Phase Noise Performance
- –91 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset (at 10 GHz)
- –126 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (at 10 GHz) Modulation and Sweep
- Modulation types: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation
- Sweep modes: step sweep (frequency/amplitude), ramp sweep Switching and Settling
- CW switching: typically 5 ms to within 0.05% of final frequency Stability
- Aging rate: ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year
- Temperature stability: ±5 × 10⁻⁸ across 0 to 55 °C
- Line voltage effects: ±2 × 10⁻⁹ Output Characteristics
- Excellent harmonic and spurious rejection
- Low-band harmonic filters available (Option 1EH)
Key Features
- Extended low-frequency option down to 250 kHz (Option H1K)
- External reference input: 1, 2, 2.5, 5, 10 MHz
- GPIB system interface support
- Phase noise performance suitable for Doppler radar, ADC, and receiver-blocking tests
- Power ratings guaranteed 15 to 35 °C; typical 0 to 15 °C
Typical Applications
- Aerospace and defense system testing
- Communications receiver characterization
- Radar and Doppler testing
- ADC and receiver blocking analysis
- High-power device validation
Compatibility & Integration GPIB connectivity enables integration into automated test systems. Accommodates external frequency references for synchronized multi-instrument configurations.
Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03. 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 E8257DV03 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 E8257DV03 price
This Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03 is listed at $13,459. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight E8257DV03 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 →
