Keysight

E8663D

Q: What is the maximum frequency of the E8663D?

The E8663D has a maximum frequency of 9 GHz.

Q: What output power is specified for the E8663D?

The E8663D has a maximum output power of +23 dBm at 20 GHz.

Q: What is the frequency switching time of the E8663D?

The E8663D has a frequency switching time of 9 ms.

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The Keysight E8663D is an analog signal generator. The Keysight E8663D has a maximum frequency of 9 GHz. The Keysight E8663D has a maximum output power of +23 dBm at 20 GHz.^[1]

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What it is

The Keysight E8663D is a PSG analog signal generator with a maximum frequency of 9 GHz. The E8663D has a maximum output power of +23 dBm at 20 GHz and a frequency switching time of 9 ms.^[1]

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Power & electrical7

Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset: -130 dBc / Hz^[1]
Product type: PSG RF analog signal generator^[2]
Frequency range, Option 503: 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz specified range; 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz tunable range^[2]
Frequency range, Option 509: 250 kHz to 9 GHz specified range; 100 kHz to 9 GHz tunable range^[2]
Frequency resolution, CW: 0.001 Hz^[2]
Frequency resolution, all sweep modes: 0.01 Hz^[2]
Power requirements: 100/120 VAC 50/60/400 Hz or 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, automatically selected; < 250 W typical, 450 W maximum^[2]

Control & software1

Remote interfaces: GPIB, RS-232, and 10BaseT LAN^[2]

Configuration & options13

Type: Analog^[1]
Model: E8663D^[1]
Maximum frequency: 9 GHz^[1]
Maximum output power at 20 GHz: +23 dBm^[1]
Frequency switching: 9 ms^[1]
Synthesis: Fully synthesized^[2]
Output power, maximum: Up to +23 dBm in the catalog table; detailed data sheet lists maximum output power values from +10 dBm to +22 dBm depending on frequency range and options^[1]
CW switching speed: Standard < 11 ms typical; Option UNX < 11 ms typical; Option UNY < 26 ms typical^[2]
Step attenuator option: Option 1E1^[2]
Power modulation options: AM, FM, phase modulation, and LF output are listed under Option UNT^[2]
Ramp sweep option: Option 007^[2]
Operating temperature range: 0 to 55 °C^[2]
Memory: 14 MB of flash memory^[2]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
E8663D-503	—	—	Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz.	testequipment.center^[2]
E8663D-509	—	—	Frequency range from 100 kHz to 9 GHz.	testequipment.center^[2]

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Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset-130 dBc / Hz^[1]
Product typePSG RF analog signal generator^[2]
Frequency range, Option 503250 kHz to 3.2 GHz specified range; 100 kHz to 3.2 GHz tunable range^[2]
Frequency range, Option 509250 kHz to 9 GHz specified range; 100 kHz to 9 GHz tunable range^[2]
Frequency resolution, CW0.001 Hz^[2]
Frequency resolution, all sweep modes0.01 Hz^[2]
Power requirements100/120 VAC 50/60/400 Hz or 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz, automatically selected; < 250 W typical, 450 W maximum^[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum frequency of the E8663D?

The E8663D has a maximum frequency of 9 GHz.^[1]

What output power is specified for the E8663D?

The E8663D has a maximum output power of +23 dBm at 20 GHz.^[1]

What is the frequency switching time of the E8663D?

The E8663D has a frequency switching time of 9 ms.^[1]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the E8663D are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the E8663D are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the E8663D are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the E8663D is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the E8663D are on record.
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