Analog Signal Generator operates up to 3.2 or 9 GHz.
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Providing output power up to 21 dBm, fully synthesized Model E8663B features low phase noise of -130 dBc/Hz or lower at 1 kHz offset from 1 GHz carrier. It is suitable for range of applications, including low jitter local oscillator substitution, radar signal simulation, and as reference source for phase noise measurements. Close-to-carrier phase noise performance makes it possible to characterize high-resolution radar and electronic warfare systems.
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Agilent Technologies' New Analog Signal Generator Demonstrates Industry's Best Close-to-Carrier Phase Noise Performance
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31, 2006 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the availability of an analog signal generator that provides the best close-to-carrier phase noise performance available in an off-the-shelf signal generator with frequency ranges up to 3.2 or 9 GHz. Its superior accuracy and performance make it ideal for design and manufacturing test engineers working on transceivers for radar/electronic warfare, and satellite or terrestrial radio systems using wide channel bandwidths.
The close-to-carrier phase noise performance of the Agilent E8663B analog signal generator makes it possible to characterize high-resolution radar and electronic warfare systems and components. Its superior level accuracy ensures that all measurements are both repeatable and precise. Additionally, support services up to 10 years after discontinuance are available to protect the user's long-term financial investment.
The Agilent E8663B analog signal generator replaces the discontinued HP or Agilent 8662A and 8663A signal generators -- the industry standards in low-noise signal generation since 1981. The E8663B provides even 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, assuring seamless operation in automated test equipment (ATE) applications using the 8662A/63A and the Agilent E5500 phase noise test system.
"Today's design and test engineers are challenged to develop systems on the cutting edge of technology, requiring that their test equipment keep pace," said Frank Palmer, product marketing manager with Agilent's Signal Sources Division. "Further complicating matters, owners and users of the 8662A/63A signal generator now face product obsolescence in 2007. With its code compatibility to the 8662A/63A, Agilent's new E8663B serves as the improved replacement product. More critically, its advanced capability and the optional 10-year support life are continuing to raise the bar on what is possible with signal generation."
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 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.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
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).
Information about the Agilent E8663B is available at www.agilent.com/find/E8663B. A photo of the product is available at www.agilent.com/find/E8663B_image.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
