Documentation Overview

Installation Guide

User’s Guide

Programming Guide

SCPI Reference

•Safety Information

•Getting Started

•Operation Verification

•Regulatory Information

•Signal Generator Overview

•Basic Operation

•Basic Digital Operation

•Optimizing Performance

•Analog Modulation

•Custom Arb Waveform Generator

•Custom Real Time I/Q Baseband

•Multitone Waveform Generator

•Two- Tone Waveform Generator

•AWGN Waveform Generator

•Peripheral Devices

•Troubleshooting

•Getting Started with Remote Operation

•Using IO Interfaces

•Programming Examples

•Programming the Status Register System

•Creating and Downloading Waveform Files

•Creating and Downloading User- Data Files

•Using this Guide

•System Commands

•Basic Function Commands

•Analog Commands

•Digital Modulation Commands

•Digital Signal Interface Module Commands

•SCPI Command Compatibility

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E8267D PSG, E8257D PSG specifications

Agilent Technologies, a recognized leader in electronic measurement and communications solutions, offers a comprehensive range of signal generators, including the E8257D PSG (Pulsed Signal Generator) and E8267D PSG. These instruments are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of wireless communication, aerospace, defense, and various research applications.

The E8257D PSG is known for its versatility and reliability. It operates within a frequency range of 250 kHz to 40 GHz, making it suitable for a wide array of applications, from signal generation to vector modulation. With an output power capability of up to +30 dBm, it delivers high-quality signals with exceptional precision. Its low phase noise performance is especially critical for applications such as radar and communication system testing, where signal integrity is paramount.

One of the standout features of the E8257D is its advanced modulation capabilities, including analog and digital modulation schemes. This flexibility allows engineers to simulate real-world communications environments accurately. The PSG also features a built-in arbitrary waveform generator that enables users to create complex waveforms tailored to specific testing needs, providing a significant advantage in research and development.

On the other hand, the Agilent E8267D PSG is designed to cater to the needs of users requiring a combined signal generation and analysis solution. With the capability to generate signals from 250 kHz to 67 GHz, the E8267D is ideal for millimeter-wave applications, as well as testing next-generation wireless technologies.

This model includes features such as enhanced phase noise performance and faster switching speed, which are crucial for signal integrity in sophisticated networks. The instrument's intuitive user interface and powerful software integration facilitate effortless operation and automation, thereby improving workflow efficiency.

Both the E8257D and E8267D PSG instruments incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as low-noise microwave and RF components, as well as digital signal processing capabilities. They provide users with enhanced accuracy and reliability in their measurements.

In summary, Agilent Technologies' E8257D and E8267D PSG signal generators represent the pinnacle of precision in signal generation technology. With their extensive feature sets, advanced modulation capabilities, and robust performance specifications, these instruments are invaluable tools for engineers and researchers working across various high-tech industries.
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