Table 60502-1 Specifications and Supplemental Characteristics (continued)

Transient Operation:

 

Continuous Mode

 

Frequency Range:

0.25 Hz to 10 kHz

Frequency Resolution:

4%

Frequency Accuracy:

3%

Duty Cycle Range:

3% to 97% (0.25 Hz to 1 kHz); 6% to 94% (1 kHz to 10 kHz)

Duty Cycle Resolution:

4%

Duty Cycle Accuracy:

6% of setting ± 2%

Pulsed Mode

 

Pulse Width:

50 μs ± 3% minimum; 4 s ± 3% maximum

Transient Current Level (0 to 6 A and 0 to 60 A ranges):

Resolution:

26 mA (6 A range); 260 mA (60 A range)

Accuracy:

± 0.1% ± 80 mA (6 A range); ± 0.1% ± 350 mA (60 A range)

Temperature Coefficient:

100 ppm/°C ± 7 mA/°C

Transient Resistance Level (0.033 to 1 Ω, 1 Ω to 1 kΩ, and 10 Ω to 10 kΩ ranges):

Resolution:

4.3 mΩ (1 Ω range); 4.3 mS (1 kΩ range); 0.4 mS (10 kΩ range)

Accuracy:

± 0.8% + 8 mΩ with > 6 A at input (1 Ω range)

 

± 0. 3% + 10 mS with ≥ 6 V at input (1 kΩ range)

 

± 0.3% + 7 mS with ≥ 6 V at input (10 kΩ range)

Transient Voltage Level (0 to 60 V):

 

Resolution:

260 mV

Accuracy:

± 0.1% ± 300 mV

Temperature Coefficient:

150 ppm/°C ± 5 mV/°C

Current Readback:

 

Resolution:

17 mA (via GPIB); 20 mA (front panel)

Accuracy:

(after 30 minute wait): ± 0.05% ± 65 mA

Temperature Coefficient:

50 ppm/ °C ± 5 mA/ °C

Voltage Readback:

 

Resolution:

17 mV (via GPIB); 20 mV (front panel)

Accuracy:

± 0.05% ± 45 mV

Temperature Coefficient:

50 ppm/°C ± 1.2 mV/°C

Maximum Readback Capability:

65 to 70 V (typical)

Power Readback:

 

Accuracy:

± 0.2% ± 4 W

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60502B specifications

Agilent Technologies 60502B is a high-performance signal generator designed for a wide range of applications, including aerospace, telecommunications, and research and development. As part of Agilent's advanced suite of test and measurement solutions, the 60502B provides users with the capability to generate high-quality signals with exceptional accuracy and stability.

One of the standout features of the Agilent 60502B is its frequency range, which spans from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. This broad range enables engineers and technicians to work with various modulation formats and signal types, making it highly versatile for testing and development. The generator supports continuous wave (CW) signals as well as complex modulated signals, accommodating both narrowband and broadband applications.

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