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Signal Generator Overview
Signal Generator Models and Features
Signal Generator Models and Features
Table 1-1 lists the available PSG signal generator models along with their output signal types and frequency
range.
E8247C PSG CW Signal Generator Features
An E8247C PSG CW signal generator includes the following features:
• CW output from 250 kHz to 20 GHz or 40 GHz
• frequency resolution to 0.001 Hz
• list and step sweep of frequency and amplitude, with multiple trigger sources
• user flatness correction
• external diode detector leveling
• automatic leveling control (ALC) on and off modes; power calibration in ALC-off mode is available,
even without power search
• 10 MHz reference oscillator with external output
• RS-232, GPIB, and 10Base-T LAN I/O interfaces
• a millimeter head interface that is compatible with Agilent 83550 Series millimeter heads (for frequency
extension up to 110 GHz)
Table 1-1 PSG Signal Generator Models
Model Type Frequency Range
E8247C PSG CW signal generator CW 250 kHz to 20 GHz, or
250 kHz to 40 GHz
E8257C PSG analog signal generator Analog 250 kHz to 20 GHz, or
250 kHz to 40 GHz
E8267C PSG vector signal generator Vector 250 kHz to 20 GHz