Description
The Agilent E8251A Signal Generator is a high-performance RF and microwave signal generator designed to meet the rigorous demands of advanced communication, radar, and electronic warfare applications. Known for its exceptional frequency stability and low phase noise, the E8251A delivers clean and accurate signals across a broad frequency range, making it ideal for a variety of testing and development tasks. The instrument offers a range of modulation capabilities, including amplitude, frequency, phase, and pulse modulation, which are essential for simulating complex signal scenarios. Its high output power and versatile waveform generation capabilities enable precise and flexible signal testing. Additionally, the E8251A features a user-friendly interface and comprehensive connectivity options, including GPIB, RS-232, and LAN, facilitating easy integration into automated test systems. The signal generator’s robust performance, combined with its advanced features and ease of use, makes it a valuable tool for engineers and researchers working in high-frequency applications.
Specifications
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 18 GHz
- Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
- Output Power Range: -130 dBm to +20 dBm (typical)
- Phase Noise:
- Offset 10 kHz: -115 dBc/Hz (typical)
- Offset 100 kHz: -140 dBc/Hz (typical)
- Modulation Capabilities:
- AM: Up to 100% depth
- FM: Up to ±100 MHz deviation
- PM: Up to ±100 MHz deviation
- Pulse: Up to 100 kHz repetition rate
- Waveform Generation: Sine, square, triangle, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms
- Connectivity: GPIB, RS-232, LAN
- Display Type: LCD with graphical user interface
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 426 mm x 177 mm x 400 mm (16.8 in x 7.0 in x 15.8 in)
- Weight: Approximately 15 kg (33 lbs)
Agilent E8251A is also available with the following specs and model:
- Signal Generator – Microwave – PSG-A Series – 250kHz-20GHz
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.



