The Agilent 8664A is a high-performance synthesized signal generator designed for operation in the frequency range of 100 kHz to 3 GHz. It offers high accuracy, low phase noise, and various modulation capabilities, making it ideal for testing receivers and other high-frequency devices.

Key Features

• Frequency Range: 100 kHz – 3 GHz.
• Frequency Resolution: 0.01 Hz.
• Output Power: +13 dBm to -139.9 dBm.
• Modulation Types: AM, FM, and optional pulse modulation.
• Phase Noise: Typical level of -140 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset on 1 GHz (with option 004).
• Non-Harmonic Distortion: Less than -100 dBc up to 2 GHz.
  

Applications

The Agilent 8664A is suitable for basic receiver testing up to 3 GHz. With option 004 (enhanced low noise), it can be used for testing receiver resilience to out-of-band signals or as a clock source with minimal phase jitter. For radar testing, option 008 (pulse modulation) allows internal pulse width and delay settings ranging from 50 ns to 999 ns. Standard FM speeds up to 2 MHz and deviations up to 10 MHz support applications such as high-speed digital communication.

Features

• High Frequency Stability: Ensured by synthesized technology with 0.01 Hz resolution.
• Flexible Modulation Capabilities: Supports AM, FM, and optional pulse modulation.
• Low Phase Noise: Achieves a typical level of -140 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset (option 004).
• Remote Control Interface: Standard GPIB interface for integration into automated test systems.