Equipment for RF and Microwave Radar Testing-E8257D Keysight
A signal generator is an instrument capable of generating electrical signals of specific frequency, amplitude, phase and modulation. It can simulate the operating environment of RF and microwave radars and provide various signal sources, such as principal oscillators, modulated signals, interfering signals, simulated signals, etc., to test the performance parameters of radar's receivers, transmitters, antennas, filters, amplifiers, mixers and other components.
Among many signal generators, the E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator is an instrument with metrology-grade frequency and level accuracy and excellent distortion and spurious characteristics to meet very demanding test requirements.
The E8257D PSG analog signal generator has the following features:
- Measurements over a wide frequency range: Available in 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50, and 67 GHz models (expandable to 1.1 THz with a frequency spreader), the E8257D PSG analog signal generator is suitable for testing advanced RF and microwave radars.
- Options generate up to 1 W (+30 dBm) of output power, enabling testing of high-power devices and compensating for power loss in the test system.
- Get extremely low phase noise: -91 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz frequency offset, -126 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz frequency offset (10 GHz) for Doppler radar, ADC, and receiver blocking tests.
- AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation can be added to the signal to characterize devices and circuits.
The E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator is a fully synthesized signal generator with high output power, low phase noise, and also offers powerful modulation capabilities.
Several applications and solutions are available:
- RF and microwave radar testing: The E8257D can provide high output power, low phase noise, and fast switching speeds for testing the performance, sensitivity, and interference rejection of radar systems.The E8257D can also be extended to 500 GHz or 1.1 THz with a frequency spreader for testing terahertz radar and imaging systems.
- Local Oscillator and Low Jitter Clock Replacement: The E8257D can be used as a local oscillator or as a low jitter clock source to provide high purity signals for other instruments. the E8257D's phase noise performance outperforms the internal sources of many instruments, improving measurement accuracy and repeatability. the E8257D can also be used to test terahertz radar and imaging systems by expanding the frequency range up to 500 GHz or 1 THz with a spreader.
- Adjacent channel selectivity testing: The E8257D generates high-purity signals for testing the adjacent channel selectivity of communications equipment. the E8257D's phase noise performance meets the most stringent standards, such as 3GPP, LTE, and 5G.
Recommended Other Analog Signal Generators
- E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 67 GHz: A metrology-grade signal generator with excellent output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance for testing electronic equipment such as advanced RF and microwave radars.
- N5183B MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 40 GHz: A compact signal generator with high switching speed and low spurious characteristics for manufacturing test and automated test systems.
- N5173B EXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 40 GHz: An economical signal generator with good purity and accuracy for design verification and educational applications.
- N5166B CXG RF Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 3 GHz: This is a low-cost signal generator with an easy-to-use interface and reliable performance for basic testing and teaching experiments.
A signal generator is an instrument capable of generating electrical signals of specific frequency, amplitude, phase and modulation. It can simulate the operating environment of RF and microwave radars and provide various signal sources, such as principal oscillators, modulated signals, interfering signals, simulated signals, etc., to test the performance parameters of radar's receivers, transmitters, antennas, filters, amplifiers, mixers and other components.
Among many signal generators, the E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator is an instrument with metrology-grade frequency and level accuracy and excellent distortion and spurious characteristics to meet very demanding test requirements.
The E8257D PSG analog signal generator has the following features:
- Measurements over a wide frequency range: Available in 13, 20, 31.8, 40, 50, and 67 GHz models (expandable to 1.1 THz with a frequency spreader), the E8257D PSG analog signal generator is suitable for testing advanced RF and microwave radars.
- Options generate up to 1 W (+30 dBm) of output power, enabling testing of high-power devices and compensating for power loss in the test system.
- Get extremely low phase noise: -91 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz frequency offset, -126 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz frequency offset (10 GHz) for Doppler radar, ADC, and receiver blocking tests.
- AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation can be added to the signal to characterize devices and circuits.
The E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator is a fully synthesized signal generator with high output power, low phase noise, and also offers powerful modulation capabilities.
Several applications and solutions are available:
- RF and microwave radar testing: The E8257D can provide high output power, low phase noise, and fast switching speeds for testing the performance, sensitivity, and interference rejection of radar systems.The E8257D can also be extended to 500 GHz or 1.1 THz with a frequency spreader for testing terahertz radar and imaging systems.
- Local Oscillator and Low Jitter Clock Replacement: The E8257D can be used as a local oscillator or as a low jitter clock source to provide high purity signals for other instruments. the E8257D's phase noise performance outperforms the internal sources of many instruments, improving measurement accuracy and repeatability. the E8257D can also be used to test terahertz radar and imaging systems by expanding the frequency range up to 500 GHz or 1 THz with a spreader.
- Adjacent channel selectivity testing: The E8257D generates high-purity signals for testing the adjacent channel selectivity of communications equipment. the E8257D's phase noise performance meets the most stringent standards, such as 3GPP, LTE, and 5G.
Recommended Other Analog Signal Generators
- E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 67 GHz: A metrology-grade signal generator with excellent output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance for testing electronic equipment such as advanced RF and microwave radars.
- N5183B MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 40 GHz: A compact signal generator with high switching speed and low spurious characteristics for manufacturing test and automated test systems.
- N5173B EXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 40 GHz: An economical signal generator with good purity and accuracy for design verification and educational applications.
- N5166B CXG RF Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 3 GHz: This is a low-cost signal generator with an easy-to-use interface and reliable performance for basic testing and teaching experiments.