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The new Agilent ESG-2000A (HP E4420A) analog RF signal generator offers excellent in-channel performance with superior quality and reliability -- at an affordable price. The first in a new generation of signal generators, it provides excellent frequency and level control, and wide modulation capabilities. It is ideally suited to meet the demanding requirements of today's receiver test, component test and local oscillator applications. The innovative design of the new Agilent ESG-2000A (HP E4420A) provides a flexible architecture that can be tailored to meet the changing demands of evolving markets. Lower initial cost, high reliability and a two-year calibration cycle, all strive to minimize the cost of ownership. The Agilent ESG-2000A (HP E4420A) RF signal generator is designed for long-term dependability, which maximizes production throughput and uptime.

Frequency Range Agilent E4420A: 250 kHz to 2000 MHz
Resolution: 0.01 Hz
Switching Speed Modulation On: <45 ms, typical Modulation Off: <35 ms, typical
Accuracy: Same as timebase

Stability ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Standard (typical)
High Stability (Opt 1E5)
Aging Rate <±2 ppm/yr <±0.1 ppm/yr or <± 0.0005 ppm/day after 45 days
Temperature <±1 ppm <±0.05 ppm, typical (0° to 55° C)
Line Voltage <±0.1 ppm <±0.002 ppm, typical (+5%, -10%) (+5%, -10%) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Timebase Reference Output Frequency: 10 MHz Amplitude: >0.35 V_rms into 50 ohm load
External Reference Input Frequency: 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz ± typ. 10 ppm Option 1E5: 1 ppm, typical Amplitude: >0.15 V_rms Input Impedance: 50 ohm

Range 250 kHz to 1000 MHz: +13 to -136 dBm >1000 MHz to 2000 MHz: +10 to -136 dBm
Resolution 0.02 dB
Level Accuracy¹ (at 23 ±5°C)
+7 to -127 dBm
<-127 dBm
250 kHz to 2 GHz: ±0.5 dB ±1.5 dB
Attenuator Hold Level Range: >17 dB
Switching Speed: <25 ms typical With Power Search Mode: <210 ms typical
Reverse Power Protection: 250 kHz to 2000 MHz: 50 Watts Max DC Voltage: 50 V
SWR (typical) 250 kHz to 2000 MHz: <1.4:1
Output Impedance: 50 ohms ¹Accuracy degrades by 0.02 dB/°C over full temperature range and by 0.3 dB above + 7 dBm

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Band
Frequency Range
N# 1 250 kHz to <=249.999 MHz 1 2 >249.999 to <=500 MHz 0.5 3 >500 MHz to <=1 GHz 1 4 >1 to <=2 GHz 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

SSB Phase Noise (typical,at 20 kHz offset) at 500 MHz: <-120 dBc/Hz at 1000 MHz: <-116 dBc/Hz at 2000 MHz: <-110 dBc/Hz
Residual FM (CWmode, 0.3-3 kHz BW, CCITT, rms): Phase Noise Mode l: <N x 2 Hz Phase Noise Mode 2: <N x 4 Hz
Harmonics <=+4 dBm output level: <-30 dBc
Nonharmonics (>3 kHz offset, <+7 dBm output level) 250 kHz to 1000 MHz: <-65 dBc >1000 MHz to 2000 MHz: <-59 dBc
Subharmonics <=1000 MHz: None >1000 MHz: <-40 dBc

Maximum Deviation: N x 10 MHz
Resolution: 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater
Deviation Accuracy (1 kHz rate, dev. <N x 100 kHz): <±(3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz)
Modulation Frequency Response(deviation = 100 kHz) ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Path
Rates
1 dB Bandwidth
3 dB Bandwidth, typical
FM1 dc/20 Hz to 100 kHz dc/5 Hz to 10 MHz
FM2 dc/20 Hz to 100 kHz dc/5 Hz to 1 MHz ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Distortion (1 kHz rate, THD, dev. = N x 100 kHz): <1%

Maximum Deviation: N x 90 radians
Resolution: 0.1% of set deviation
Deviation Accuracy (1 kHz rate): <±(5% of deviation + 0.01 radians)
Modulation Frequency Response ----------------------------------------------------------------------
PM Mode
Maximum
Rates (3 dB BW)
Deviation
PM1
PM2
Normal BW N x 90 rad dc to 100 kHz dc to 100 kHz
High BW N x 2pi rad dc to 1.5 MHz (typ) dc to 1 MHz (typ) N x pi/2 rad dc to 4 MHz (typ) dc to 0.9 MHz (typ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Distortion (1 kHz rate, THD, dev <N x 90 rad): <1%

On/Off Ratio <=3 GHz: >80 dB >3 GHz: >60 dB
Rise/Fall Times: 150 ns, typical
Minimum Width (typical) ALC On: 2 µs ALC Off: 0.4 µs
Pulse Repetition Frequency (typical) ALC On: 10 Hz to 250 kHz ALC Off: DC to 1.0 MHz
Level Accuracy (relative to CW): ± 0.5 dB,typical
Internal Pulse Generator (Squarewave only) Squarewave Rate: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Pulse Period: 16 µs to 30 seconds Width: 8 µs to 30 seconds Resolution: 4 µs

Provides FM, PM, and AM Modulation Signals and LF Out
Waveforms: sine, square, ramp, triangle, pulse, noise
Rate Range Sine: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Square, Ramp, Triangle: 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz
Resolution: 0.1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy: 0.005%
Swept Sine Mode(Frequency, Phase Continuous)
Operating Modes: Triggered or Continuous Sweeps
Frequency Range: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz
Sweep Time: 1 ms to65 seconds
Resolution: 1ms
Dual Sinewave Mode
Frequency Range: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz
Amplitude Ratio: 0 to 100%
Amplitude Resolution: 0.1%

Modulation Types: Ext1: FM, PM, AM, and Burst Envelope Ext2: FM, PM, AM, and Pulse
Simultaneous Modulation All modulation types may be simultaneously enabled, except: FM with PM, AM with Burst envelope. AM, FM, and PM can sum simultaneous inputs from any two sources (INT, EXT1,and EXT2.) Any given source (INT, EXT1, or EXT2) may only be routed to one activated modulation type.

Interface: HP-IB (IEEE-488.2-1987) with Listen and Talk, RS-232
Control Languages: SCPI version 1992.0, also compatible with Agilent 8656B & 8657A/B/D/J mnemonics
Functions Controlled: All front panel functions except power switch and knobs
IEEE-488 Functions: SH1, AH1, T6, TE0,L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2

Power Requirements: 90 to 254 V; 50,60, or 400 Hz; 200 W maximum
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 55° C
Leakage: Conducted and radiated interference meets MIL-STD-461B RE02 Part 2 and CISPR 11
Storage Registers: Up to 100 storage registers, up to 10 sequences available
Weight: <12.7 kg(28lb) net, <21 kg (46 lb.) shipping
Dimensions: 133 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm D (5.25 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in D)

Specs

Ordering Information

Agilent HP E4420A Analog RF Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 2000 MHz

Opt E4420A	Analog RF Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 2000 MHz
Opt 1CM	Rackmount Kit, P/N 5063-9214
Opt 1CN	Front Handle Kit, P/N 5063-9227
Opt 1CP	Rackmount Kit with Handles, P/N 5063-9221
Opt 1E5	Add High Stability Timebase
Opt 1EM	Move Connectors to Rear Panel
Opt OB0	Delete the Standard Manual Set
Opt OB1	Extra Manual Set
Opt OBV	Add Service Manual (Component Level)
Opt OBW	Add Service Manual (Assembly Level Repair)
Opt OBX	Add Service Manual (Assembly and Component Level)