The Agilent 8648B is a synthesized RF signal generator designed to generate sinusoidal signals in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 2 GHz. It offers high signal level accuracy and a wide output power range, making it ideal for receiver testing and general laboratory applications.

Main Features

• Frequency Range: From 9 kHz to 2 GHz.
• Output Power Level: From -136 dBm to +13 dBm; optionally up to +20 dBm.
• Signal Level Accuracy: ±1.0 dB up to 2.5 GHz.
• Modulation:
  • Amplitude Modulation (AM): From 0 to 100% for carrier frequencies above 1.5 MHz.
  • Frequency Modulation (FM): Maximum deviation up to 400 kHz.
  • Phase Modulation (PM): Maximum deviation up to 20 radians.
  • Pulse Modulation (optional): Suppression ratio above 80 dB, rise/fall time less than 10 ns.
• Additional Options:
  • High-stability reference oscillator.
  • Built-in modulation generator.
    
    

Applications

The Agilent 8648B is widely used for receiver testing and general laboratory tasks where precise and stable RF signals are required. Its modulation capabilities and wide frequency range make it a versatile tool.