8664A Frequency Limits; 8664A Mode Keys - Agilent Technologies e1420b User Manual

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Reference Graphs and Tables

8664A Frequency Limits

Table 60 8664A frequency limits
Note: Special Function 120 must be enabled for the
DCFM
Model Option Band Minimum
Number (MHz)
8664A 2060
8664A 1500
8664A 1030
8664A 750
8664A 515
8664A 375
8664A 257.5
8664A 187.5
8664A 30
8664A 5
8664A 0.05
Takes into account limited tuning resolution available in linear FM (Special Function 120, refer to
1
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8664A mode keys

• The [Mode 2] key provides a median range of FM deviation and RF output
• The [Mode 3] key provides the lowest noise level at the RF output, FM
Table 61 Operating characteristics for 8664A modes 2 and 3
Characteristic
RF Frequency Switching Time
FM Deviation at 1 GHz
Phase Noise (20 kHz offset at 1 GHz)
378
Band Maximum
(MHz)
3000
2059.99999999
1499.99999999
1029.99999999
749.99999999
514.99999999
374.99999999
257.49999999
187.49999999
29.99999999
4.99999999
switching time, as shown in
deviation bandwidth is narrower, and the RF switching time is slower than
in either Modes 1 or 2.
1
Minimum Recommended PTR (Peak Tune Range)
PTR =FM Deviation x VTR
Mode 3
400000
200000
200000
100000
100000
50000
50000
25000
200000
100000
Max FM = MIN (Above, Carrier frequency –9 kHz)
Table 61.
Synthesis Mode
Mode 2
200 ms
1 MHz
-130 dBc
Mode 2
10000000
10000000
5000000
5000000
2500000
2500000
1250000
1250000
5000000
5000000
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Mode 3
350 ms
100 kHz
-136 dBc
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