Keysight Technologies E8257D User manual

Configuration Guide
Keysight Technologies
E8257D PSG Microwave Analog
Signal Generator

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generator Options
Step 1. Choose a frequency range (required)
All frequency range options support underrange to 100 kHz. However, performance specifications are not provided
between 100 kHz and 250 kHz. Additionally, Option 567 supports overrange to 70 GHz. Typical performance specifica-
tions are provided between 67 GHz and 70 GHz.
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
E8257D-520 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 20 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the
signal generator
E8257D-532 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 31.8 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the
signal generator
E8257D-540 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 40 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the
signal generator
E8257D-550 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 50 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the
signal generator
E8257D-567 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 67 GHz Selects the maximum frequency of the
signal generator
Step 2. Choose ultra-high output power model
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
E8257D-521 1Ultra-high output power model Selects the frequency range of the ultra-high
Frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 GHz output power signal generator
Step 3. Choose modulation
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
Standard CW signal generation Generates continuous wave (CW) signals
(i.e. no modulation)
E8257D-UNT AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output Generates analog modulated signals
E8257D-UNU 2Pulse modulation Generates pulse modulated signals
(150 ns minimum pulse width)
E8257D-UNW 2Narrow pulse modulation Generates pulse modulated signals
(20 ns minimum pulse width)
E8257D-1SM 3Scan modulation Provides deep AM capability E8257D-520
and -UNT
Step 4. Choose step attenuator
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
Standard No step attenuator Generates signals with output power levels
ranging from –20 dBm to maximum power
E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator Generates signals with output power levels
below –20 dBm (20, 31.8, and 40 GHz models
range from –135 dBm to their maximum power,
and 50 and 67 GHz models range from –110 dBm
to their maximum power)
This guide assists in the ordering process of the E8257D PSG microwave analog signal generator. Standard product
includes installation guide, electronic documentation set (CD-ROM), adapters, and country specific power cord.
1. 8257D-521 is not compatible with E8257D-520, -532, -540, -550, -567, 1SM, or 1EU. E8257D-521 includes E8257D-1EH.
2. Option E8257D-UNU and E8257D-UNW are mutually exclusive; choose one or the other or neither. However, option E8257D-UNU can be
upgraded to E8257D-UNW.
3. E8257D-1SM is not compatible with E8257D-521, -532, -540, -550, 567, or 1EM.

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Step 5. Choose high output power
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
Standard Standard output power Generates standard level RF output power
E8257D-1EU High output power Generates high power signals
Step 6. Choose spectral purity
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
Standard Standard spectral purity Provides low phase noise.
E8257D-UNX 2Ultra-low phase noise frequency Improves phase noise performance
offsets ranging from 1 Hz to 10 kHz close-to-carrier
E8257D-UNY 2Enhanced ultra-low phase noise Improves phase noise for carrier offsets
from 1 Hz to 300 kHz
E8257D-1EH Improved harmonics below 2 GHz Improves harmonic performance for carrier
frequencies below 2 GHz
Step 7. Choose ramp sweep
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
E8257D-007 Analog ramp sweep Generates a fully synthesized ramp (analog) sweep
of frequency and amplitude
Step 8. Choose instrument security
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
E8257D-008 Removable flash memory Provides 8 GB of removable compact flash memory.
All user-accessible files are located on this
memory card.
Step 9. Choose custom options 1
Custom options add unique capabilities to the signal generator for specific applications.
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
E8257D-HCC Add input and output of phase reference LO Provides multi-source phase coherency U3035P
distribution
network is
recommended
E8257D-H1S Add 1 GHz external frequency reference Enables use of an external frequency E8257D-UNX
input and output. Incompatible with HCC. reference to improve spectral purity or E8257D-UNY
E8257D-HGT Add compatibility with GT-8003 scalar Provides operation with Gigatronics SNA E8257D-007
network analyzer
E8257D-HNS 3Modified narrow pulse modulation Provides the pulse performance of E8257D-540,
Option UNW below 31.8 GHz and the 550, or 567
performance of Option UNU above 31.8 GHz
E8257D-HNY 3 Enhanced ultra-low phase noise, Provides improved phase noise performance E8257D-1E1 and
phase noise, modified version. approximately midway between Option UNX 520, 532, or 540
Incompatible with 1EM, 1ED, 1SM, and Option UNY performance levels.
or any custom hardware options.
1. All specified performance attributes of custom options are tested at 25 °C (±3 °C) unless otherwise noted.
2. For more information contact Keysight Technologies.
3. E8257D-UNX and E8257D-UNY are mutually exclusive. Choose one or the other or neither.
4. Recommended for customers in countries subject to export regulations.

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Step 10. Choose instrument connector configuration and accessories
Note: Option 520 and 521 instruments ship with a 3.5 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel.
Option 532, 540, and 550 instruments ship with a 2.4 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel.
Option 567 instruments ship with a 1.85 mm (m) RF output connector on the front panel.
Ordering number Description Purpose Requires
Standard with 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) Adapter is included with the purchase of the
E8257D-520 and -521 connector adapter 20 GHz models to connect to 3.5 mm (m)
Standard with 2.4 mm (f) to 2.4 mm (f) and Adapter set is included with the purchase of the
E8257D-532, -540, 2.4 mm (f) to 2.9 mm (f) 32, 40 and 50 GHz models to connect to 2.4 mm (m)
and -550 connector adapter(s)
Standard with 1.85 mm (f) to 1.85 mm (f) and Adapter set is included with the purchase of
E8257D-567 2.4 mm (f) to 2.9 mm (f) connector adapter(s) the 67 GHz models to connect to 1.85 mm (m)
E8257D-1ED 1Type-N (f) RF output connector Type-N (m) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter is included
with the purchase of the type-N (m) connector
E8257D-1EM 2Moves all front panel connectors to the Simplifies cable management in rack mount environments
rear panel
E8257D-C09 Moves all front panel connectors to the Simplifies cable management in rack mount E8257D-1EM
rear panel except the RF output connector environments
E8257D-1CM Rackmount flange kit Provides a flange kit to mount the signal
generator into a standard EIA 19” rack
E8257D-1CN Front handle kit Provides front handles for carrying the
instrument (not for rack mount)
E8257D-1CP Rackmount kit with front handles Provides front handles and a flange kit to mount
the signal generator into a standard EIA 19” rack
E8257D-1CR Rack slide kit Provides a non-tilting rack slide kit
E8257DS15 OML Inc. 3model number S15MS-AG at +8 dBm Millimeter source module, 50 GHz to 75 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS12 OML Inc. 3model number S12MS-AG at +6 dBm Millimeter source module, 60 GHz to 90 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS10 OML Inc. 3model number S10MS-AG at +5 dBm Millimeter source module, 75 GHz to 110 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS08 OML Inc. 3model number S08MS-AG at –5 dBm Millimeter source module, 90 GHz to 140 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS06 OML Inc. 3model number S06MS-AG at –9 dBm Millimeter source module, 110 GHz to 170 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS05 OML Inc. 3 model number S05MS-AG at –15 dBm Millimeter source module, 140 GHz to 220 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS03 OML Inc. 3model number S03MS-AG at –25 dBm Millimeter source module, 220 GHz to 325 GHz E8257D-1EU
E8257DS02 OML Inc. 3model number SM02MS-AG Millimeter source module, 325 GHz to 500 GHz E8257D-1EU
at –27 dBm
E8257DV15 4 VDI model number WR15 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
50 to 75 GHz at +20 dBm
E8257DV12 4VDI model number WR12 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
60 to 90 GHz at +15 dBm
E8257DV10 4VDI model number WR10 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
75 to 110 GHz at +14 dBm
E8257DV08 4VDI model number WR08 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
90 to 140 GHz at +9 dBm
E8257DV06 4VDI model number WR6.5 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
110 to 170 GHz at +8 dBm
E8257DV05 4VDI model number WR5.1 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
140 to 220 GHz at +4 dBm
E8257DV03 4VDI model number WR3.4 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
220 to 330 GHz at – 2 dBm
E8257DV2B 4 VDI model number WR2.8 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
260 to 400 GHz at – 6 dBm
E8257DV02 4 VDI model number WR2.2 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
325 to 500 GHz at – 10 dBm
E8257DV1B 4 VDI model number WR1.5 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
500 to 750 GHz at – 21 dBm
E8257DV01 4 VDI model number WR1.0 SGX Millimeter frequency extension module,
750 to 1100 GHz at – 23 dBm
U3035P Distribution network - PSG Distribute master LO signal to multiple signal E8257D-HCC
generators for phase coherent applications
1. Option 1ED is not compatible with frequency options E8257D-532, -540, -550, or -567.
2. Not compatible with Option 1SM (scan modulation).
3. Oleson Microwave Labs, Inc.
4. E8257DVxx frequency extension modules require an N5262VDI-175 external power supply.

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Step 11. Choose documentation
Standard products ship with an installation guide and an electronic documentation set (CD-ROM). The CD-ROM includes:
user’s guide, installation guide, programming guide, service guide, SCPI command reference, error messages, key refer-
ence, data sheets, and additional product literature.
Ordering number Description
E8257D-CD1 CD-ROM containing the English documentation set
E8257D-ABA Printed copy of the English documentation set
(user’s guide, programming guide, SCPI reference, key reference, and data sheets)
E8257D-AB2 Printed copy of the Chinese User's Guide
E8257D-ABD Printed copy of the German User’s Guide
E8257D-ABJ Printed copy of the Japanese User’s Guide
Step 12. Choose a calibration plan
Ordering number Description
E8257D-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data
E8257D-A6J ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration
E8257D-AMG Keysight Cal + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal)
E8257D-1A7 (Opt 550 and 567 only) Keysight Cal + Uncertainties + Guardbanding
R-50C-011-3 Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 3 years
R-50C-011-5 Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 years
R-50C-016-3 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding, 3 years
R-50C-016-5 Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding, 5 years
R-50C-021-3 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration, 3 years
R-50C-021-5 ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration, 5 years
Step 13. Choose start-up assistance options
Ordering number Description
PS-S10 Remote scheduled assistance 1-999 hours
PS-S20 Daily productivity assistance
PS-T10-ASG Signal generator and source basics; .5 day, max. 8 students on site
PS-X10 Custom services to be qualified by Keysight

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Upgradeable Options
For complete upgrade details, including firmware, visit: www.keysight.com/find/E8257d_upgrade_table
Customer-installable and service center-installable upgrade kits are available for the E8257D signal generators. If an
option is not mentioned that you would like to have upgraded on your PSG, please contact your local Keysight represen-
tative about our customized upgradeable options.
Product Order
number
Description Upgrade contains Additional
requirements
Incompatible
with
007 E8257DK-007 Enables fully synthesized continuous analog frequency
and power sweeps
Customer installable -
License key
None None
008 E8257DK-008 Adds 8 GB removable flash memory Customer installable -
License key
S/N ≥ 4928 S/N < 4928
1E1 E8257DK-1E1 Adds a step attenuator to provide calibrated minimum
output power levels of -135 dBm (up to 40 GHz) and
110 dBm (up to 70 GHz) while maintaining superior
level accuracy
Customer installable -
hardware, License key
None None
1EA E8257DK-1EA Provides increased output power performance up to
67 GHz
Customer installable -
License key
S/N < 4928 Option 1EU
or
S/N ≥ 4928
1ED E8257DK-1ED Replaces the option 520 standard APC 3.5 mm(m) RF
output connector with a precision type-N (f) RF output
connector
Customer installable -
hardware, License key
Option 520 Frequency options
other than 520
1EH E8257DK-1EH Adds improved harmonic distortion performance for
carrier frequencies ranging from 10 MHz to 2 GHz
Customer installable -
hardware, License key
S/N < 4928 Option 1EU
or
S/N ≥ 4928
2EH E8257DK-2EH Adds improved harmonics below 2 GHz for units with
Option 1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928
Customer installable -
License key
Option 1EU
or
S/N ≥ 4928
None
1EU E8257DK-1EU Adds high output power for SN prefix greater than or
equal to 4928
Customer installable -
License key
S/N ≥ 4928 Option 1EM, HAR
S/N < 4928
2EU E8257DK-2EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less
than 4928 without Option 1EA
Factory installation only S/N < 4928 Option 1EA, 1EM,
S/N ≥ 4928
3EU E8257DK-3EU Adds high output power (Option 1EU) for SN prefix less
than 4928 with option 1EA
Factory installation only Option 1EA
and
S/N < 4928
Option 1EM, HAR
or
S/N > 4928
UNX E8257DK-UNX Adds improved close in phase stability and phase
noise at offsets less than 10 KHz from the carrier
Customer installable -
hardware, License key
None None
UNT E8257DK-UNT Adds internally or externally driven AM, FM and ØM
signals and an internal low frequency modulation
generator (LF); see data sheet for details
Customer installable -
License key
None None
UNU E8257DK-UNU Adds standard pulse modulation; see data sheet for
details
Customer installable -
License key
None Option UNW
UNW E8257DK-UNW Adds narrow pulse modulation; see data sheet for
details
Customer installable -
hardware, License key
S/N < 4928 Option UNU, 1EU
or
S/N ≥ 4928
2NW E8257DK-2NW Adds narrow pulse modulation for units with Option
1EU or SN prefix greater than or equal to 4928
Customer installable -
License key
Option 1EU
or
S/N ≥ 4928
S/N < 4928
UNY E8257DK-UNY1Add enhanced ultra-low phase noise Customer installable -
harware, License key
S/N ≥ 5042 S/N < 5042,
Option H42
2NY E8257DK-2NY2Add enhanced ultra-low phase noise Customer installable -
harware, License key
S/N = 4928 S/N ≥ 5042,
Option H42
R2C E8257DK-R2C Core instrument firmware enhancements Customer installable -
License key
None None
1. Keysight service center installation only.
2. Keysight factory installation only. Requires an additional factory installation and calibration charge (E8257DK-700).

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Related Keysight Literature
Keysight PSG Microwave Signal Generators
Brochure, Literature number 5989-1324EN
E8257D PSG Microwave Analog Signal Generator
Data Sheet, Literature number 5989-0698EN
E8267D PSG Microwave Vector Signal Generator
Data Sheet, Literature number 5989-0697EN
Configuration Guide, Literature number 5989-1326EN
E8663D PSG RF Analog Signal Generator
Data Sheet, Literature number 5990-4136EN
Configuration Guide, Literature number 5990-4137EN

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