The E8663B analog signal generator from Agilent Technologies provides good close-to-carrier phase noise performance for frequency ranges up to 3.2 or 9 GHz. Its accuracy and performance make it suited for design and manufacturing test engineers working on transceivers for radar or electronic warfare, and satellite or terrestrial radio systems using wide channel bandwidths. Additionally, support services up to 10 years after discontinuance are available to protect the user's long-term financial investment.

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This unit replaces the discontinued HP or Agilent 8662A and 8663A signal generators. The E8663B provides lower phase noise than its predecessor, plus other performance enhancements in level accuracy and harmonic distortion. This analog signal generator is also code-compatible with the Agilent 8662A and 8663A, ensuring seamless operation in automated test equipment (ATE) applications using the 8662A/63A and the Agilent E5500 phase noise test system.

The Agilent E8663B analog signal generator is a fully synthesized signal generator. It features low phase noise (typically -130 dBc/Hz or lower at a 1 kHz offset from a 1 GHz carrier), high output power (up to 21 dBm) and can operate over a frequency range of 100 kHz to either 3.2 GHz or 9 GHz. Such characteristics make it suitable for a range of applications, including low jitter local oscillator substitution, radar signal simulation and as a reference source for phase noise measurements.

Available now, the Agilent E8663B analog signal generator has a starting price of $41,500 (100 kHz to 3.2 GHz frequency range option) and $47,500 (100 kHz to 9 GHz frequency range option).