HP 8647/48 and 8656/57 Economy Signal Generator Families

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Designed to provide the required performance for receiver test, as well as a variety of general purpose applications, the economy line of RF signal generators offer quality and reliability at affordable prices. The family starts with the HP8647A, the lowest-priced model, with basic performance and a versatile feature set. Each subsequent member offers enhancements in spectral purity and some additional capabilities. The HP 8648 series extends the frequency range to 3.2 GHz, while improving level accuracy, ± 1 dB to 2.5 GHz, and adding high power and pulse modulation options. The HP 8656B improves the switching speed for programming applications. The HP 8657A/B continue to improve the spectral purity for more versatile application use, such as out-of-channel measurements, in addition to offering optional digital modulation capabilities.


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Frequency Specifications

Range: (see individual datasheets) Resolution: 1 Hz Display: 10 Hz Accuracy (after one hour warm-up and within one year calibration): typically ±3 x (10-6) x carrier frequency in Hz Standard Timebase Aging Rate: <±2 ppm/yr

Amplitude Specifications

Range: +10 to -143.6 dBm Display Resolution: 0.1 dB Accuracy (specified power <13 dBm to -127 dBm at 25 °C ± 5 °C): ±1.0 to 3.0 dB

General Specifications

Remote Programming Interface: HP-IB (IEEE-488) IEEE-488: SH0/SH1, AH1, TE0, L2/L4, SR0/SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E1/E2 ISO Compliant: Manufactured in an ISO 9002 registered facility in concurrence with HP's commitment to quality. General Power Requirements: 90 to 264 V, 48 to 440 Hz; 125 to 200 VA maximum Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C

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HP 8647A and 8648A/B/C/D Signal Generators, Techincal Specifications

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HP 8647A     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8648A     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8648B     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8648C     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8648D     Synthesized Signal Generator
   Opt 1EA   High Power
   Opt 1E6   Pulse (HP 8648B/C only)
   Opt 1E5   High Stability Timebase
   Opt 1CM   Rack Kit, p/n 08647-61020 (HP 8647A)
   Opt 1CM   Rack Kit, p/n 08648-60001(HP 8648)

HP 8648A Opt 1EP Synthesized Signal Generator (Pager testing)
HP 83300A    Remote Interface
HP 83301A    Memory Interface
HP 8656B     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8657A     Synthesized Signal Generator
HP 8657B     Synthesized Signal Generator


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