Agilent / Keysight E8267C PSG Vector Signal Generator, up to 20 GHz

The Keysight E8267C PSG Vector Signal Generator delivers signal generation across 250 kHz to 20 GHz, engineered for complex modulation and demanding test environments in aerospace, defense, and wireless communications. This vector signal generator combines precision frequency control with flexible modulation formats and arbitrary waveform playback, enabling rapid development and manufacturing validation of advanced RF systems.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 20 GHz with 0.001 Hz resolution


• Output Power: +17 dBm to −130 dBm; CW level accuracy ±0.8 dB (2 to 20 GHz)


• RF Modulation Bandwidth: 160 MHz standard, extendable to 1 GHz; internal baseband generator supports 80 MHz RF BW


• Arbitrary Waveform Capability: Up to 100 MSa/s playback; 64 MSa playback memory with 1 GSa storage; real-time symbol generation to 50 Msym/s


• Baseband Memory: 160 MB (32 Msamples); optional 64 MSa for internal baseband generator


• Internal Storage: 6 GB hard drive (1.2 Gsamples)


• Sweep Functions: Step, list, and ramp sweep; ramp sweep time 10 ms to 100 s

Key Features

• Modulation formats: FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM (4, 8, 16, 64, 256), custom I/Q, AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation


• External I/Q inputs at 160 MHz; optional wideband I/Q to 1 GHz or 40 MSa/s streaming


• Generates radar test signals, 802.11 WLAN, multitone, noise power ratio, and custom modulation patterns


• Remote control via 10BaseT LAN or GPIB with SCPI and IVI-COM drivers


• RF output connector: 2.4 mm (f) on 20 GHz models; optional Type-N available


• Front-panel connectors: RF output, video out, sync out, gate/pulse/trigger input, external inputs, ALC input, LF output

Typical Applications Aerospace and defense signal validation, wireless communications development, radar signal testing, and manufacturing test of modulated RF devices.

Physical Specifications 7" H × 16.8" W × 19.6" D; 50 lbs.