Agilent / Keysight E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 9 GHz
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Resolution: 0.001 Hz (CW), Frequency range: Typical Applications.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight E8663D
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $54,248
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E8663D
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator delivers signal generation across 100 kHz to 9 GHz, engineered for radar, satellite communications, and complex RF/microwave testing. This instrument combines low phase noise, high output power, and advanced modulation in a platform built for demanding measurement environments and backward compatibility with legacy PSG installations.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance- Range: 100 kHz to 9 GHz (configurable to 3.2 GHz with Option 503)
- Resolution: 0.001 Hz (CW); 0.01 Hz (sweep modes)
- Switching Speed: <7 ms typical; 19 ms typical (Option 509, cross-band); 30–40 ms nominal (Option HY2)
- Frequency Settling: <9 ms typical (standard and Option UNX); <24 ms typical (Option UNY) Output Power
- Range: −135 dBm to +24 dBm typical (Option 1EU)
- Maximum Leveled Power: +15 dBm (standard); +21 dBm (Option 1EU)
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
- Leveling: Automatic Level Control (ALC) Phase Noise
- SSB Phase Noise: −143 dBc/Hz typical at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset (Option UNY)
- Optimized at 5 dBm ± 2 dB output level
- Ultra-low options: UNX, UNY, HY2 Modulation & Waveform Generation
- Analog: AM, FM, Phase Modulation (ØM), and Pulse (simultaneously enabled)
- Pulse: 150 ns minimum width (standard); 20 ns minimum (Option UNW); 6 ns typical rise/fall time
- Internal Dual Function Generators: sine, dual-sine, swept-sine, triangle, ramp (positive/negative), square, uniform noise, Gaussian noise, dc
- Sweep Modes: step, list, and ramp (Option 007)
Key Features
- Frequency resolution to 0.001 Hz enables precise CW and sweep operation
- Dual internal function generators support complex modulation scenarios
- Multiple phase noise options allow optimization for low-noise applications
- Configurable pulse width from 20 ns to 150 ns accommodates radar and pulsed RF testing
- ALC maintains output power stability across the frequency range
Typical Applications
- Radar system design and characterization
- Satellite communications testing
- RF and microwave component validation
- Modulation performance measurement
- Phase noise-sensitive receiver testing
Compatibility & Integration The E8663D maintains backward compatibility with previous PSG models, supporting seamless integration into existing test systems and legacy configurations.
Agilent / Keysight E8663D — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight E8663D. 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 E8663D 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 E8663D price
This Agilent / Keysight E8663D is listed at $54,248.38. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight E8663D calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight E8663D 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 →
