Keysight E8257D/E8267D/E8663D/E8257N PSG Signal Generator
Firmware Release Descriptions through C.06.27

NOTE Features depend on installed hardware and software options
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 Keysight E8257D/E8267D/E8663D/E8257N PSG signal generator.

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Firmware C.06.27 released November 21, 2019

Firmware C.06.26 released April 11, 2018

Firmware C.06.25 released February 13, 2017

Firmware C.06.24 released August 14, 2015

Firmware C.06.23 released March 9, 2015

Firmware C.06.22 released August 1, 2014

Firmware C.06.21 released January 30, 2014

Firmware C.06.20 released October 30, 2013

Firmware C.06.18 released November 15, 2012

Firmware C.06.17 released October 15, 2012

Firmware C.06.16 released January 9, 2012

Firmware C.06.15 released August 4, 2011

Firmware C.06.10 released March 1, 2011

Firmware C.06.02 released January 26, 2011

Firmware C.06.01 released November 29, 2010

Firmware C.06.00 released November 1, 2010

Firmware C.05.71 released March 1, 2010

Firmware C.05.61 released November 19, 2009

Firmware C.05.42 released September 21, 2009 

Firmware C.05.37 released August 29, 2009 (For use with E8257D, E8663D and E8257N only)

Firmware C.05.36 released August 7, 2009

Firmware C.05.33 released July 22, 2009 (For use with Option H42 only)

Firmware C.05.31 released June 30, 2009

Firmware C.05.26 released March 30, 2009

Firmware C.05.22 released July 31, 2008

Firmware C.05.21 released July 15, 2008

Firmware C.05.03 released December 20, 2007

Firmware C.05.01 released November 15, 2007

Firmware C.04.94 released August 15, 2007

Firmware C.04.92 released June 26, 2007

Firmware C.04.85 released February 28, 2007

Firmware C.04.81 released January 24, 2007 (For use with Option HDS or H16 only)

Firmware C.04.71 released August 4, 2006

Firmware C.04.56 released March 21, 2006

Firmware C.04.55 released March 6, 2006

Firmware C.04.53 released February 2, 2006 (For use in E8257D only)

Firmware C.04.32 released August 28, 2006 (For use with Options HSM and H43 only)

Firmware C.04.31 released October 18, 2005 (For use with Options HSM and H43 only)

Firmware C.04.30 released August 3, 2005 (For use with Options HSM and H43 only)

Firmware C.04.23 released July 20, 2005

Firmware C.04.22 released June 30, 2005

Firmware C.04.19 released June 15, 2005

Firmware C.04.17 released June 2, 2005 (Not for use with Option 007 Analog Ramp Sweep)

Firmware C.04.11 released February 22, 2005

Firmware C.04.03 released September 27, 2004

Firmware C.04.02 released August 13, 2004

Firmware C.04.01 released July 29, 2004

 


Firmware C.06.27

Firmware C.06.27 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Added support for new Amplifier Filter PCA

 

Firmware C.06.27 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.26

Firmware C.06.26 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Added support for new Signal Studio Subscription Licenses

All

U06

Added support for basic code compatibility with Anritsu MG369x Signal Generators

All

UNS and U06

Allow pulse widths as low as 30ns above 31.8 GHz for option UNS (HNS)

Firmware C.06.26 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8257N

All

Fixed issue with setting maximum power levels for serial prefixes greater than 5506

All

007

Fixed issue with power search failing in low band

 

Firmware C.06.26 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.25

Firmware C.06.25 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Added missing SCPI to correct for IQ Mixer Level

All

007

Fixed issue with frequency drift during power sweep

All

All

Fixed issue with unleveled power when user flatness were turn on

 

Firmware C.06.25 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.24

Firmware C.06.24 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed preset settings in 83732B compatibility mode

All

All

Added missing SCPI command to lock instrument’s IO

 

Firmware C.06.24 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.23

Firmware C.06.23 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Fixed system error 310 when selecting rectangular filter in Custom Arb Waveform

All

All

Fixed an incorrectly displayed size of IDE drive memory card

All

All

Fixed a black screen on repeated remote connections

All

All

Fixed a power search failure when turning ON output power

All

All

In 83732B compatibility mode - external FM input now supports 2V and sets sensitivity correctly

All

All

In 83732B compatibility mode - TRIG:SOUR EXT now sets up pulse trigger correctly

 

Firmware C.06.23 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.22

Firmware C.06.22 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Fixed issue where ARB RMS voltage was not recalled correctly and caused power search failure.

E8663D

503 and HY2

Fixed issue with multiple Self-Test failures after TME calibration.

E8257D, E8663D

HY2

Fixed issue with 5dB power spike when turning on RF output near frequency 251MHz.

All

U01

Added missing front panel UI to Fine Sweep mode.

All

All

Fixed issue with double triggering of list points and trigger out shape in 8360 compatibility language.

All

All

Introduce Keysight Technologies

 

Firmware C.06.22 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.21

Firmware C.06.21 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Fixed marker alignment issue after save/recall with ARB ON.

E8663D

HY2

Fixed RCP filter issue when changing SNR mode.

 

Firmware C.06.21 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.20

Firmware C.06.20 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

602 and U04

Added support for APCO-25 Phase2 Modulation in Baseband real-time mode.

E8267D

602 and U04

Added support for APSK Modulation in Baseband real-time mode.

E8267D

423

Added support for scenario generator for MS-GPS.

E8663D

HY2

Added support for low phase noise option.

All

U04

Added support for HP8664A and HP8665B programming language.

Firmware C.06.20 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

007

Fixed issue with unleveled power when turning on RF during ramp sweep.

All

All

Fixed issue with DHCP not responding to CISCO DHCP server.

All

All

Fixed issue with power spike while in Step Mode.

All

All

Fixed issue with missing triggers in List Mode.

All

All

Fixed issue with FTP access not working under IE8.

All

All

Fixed issue with display not showing correct compact flash memory size.

 

Firmware C.06.20 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.18

Firmware C.06.18 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

UNY

Fixed issue with self-test 725 on units with UNY and no step attenuator.

 

Firmware C.06.18 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.17

Firmware C.06.17 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D, E8267D

HNY

Low phase noise option for export control.

E8257D, E8267D

HL1

Option to extend RF output down to 9 kHz using the LF generator.

Firmware C.06.17 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

UNT

Fixed clipping in Dual FM when using 2 internal sources.

All

007

Fixed Low-band un-leveling in amplitude ramp sweep at -20 dBm

All

HCC

Fixed issue with re-locking of PSG Opt UNY when in slave position.

E8267D

544, 1EU

Fixed issue with power spike at 28.5 GHz frequency switch point.

All

007

Fixed issue with power drop out (unleveled) during ramp sweep from 26.42-32.1 GHz.

All

008, 009

Removed error message when sanitizing an instrument without flash card.

All

1EU

Fixed issue with RF leakage in low band when RF off and Power setting at 0 dBm.

All

All

Misc Bug Fixes

 

Firmware C.06.17 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.16

Firmware C.06.16 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed issue with power spikes when switching on multi-tone.

E8663D

R2C, U01, U02

Added missing remote languages in UI with option R2C, U01 and U02.

All

All

Fixed issue with auto power search performing differently between Frequency and Amplitude changes.

All

All

Added additional error message to indicate the reason for Power Search failures.

All

All

Fixed issue with possible wrong frequency display in list mode.

All

All

Fixed issues with AM and FM inputs in 8643A compatibility mode.

All

All

Fixed manual RMS signal level limits on the external IQ Auto Mod Attenuator.

 

Firmware C.06.16 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.15

Firmware C.06.15 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Added warning to display start time and approximate execution time of sanitize operation.

E8267D

All

Improved power search accuracy when the lvds input is being used (Explorer).

All

All

Fixed problem with incorrect DHCP subnet and gateway settings under certain network configurations.

All

U02

Added Aeroflex 2040 compatibility language.

All

All

Improved Mod On/Off compatibility across the 8643/8673/8360/AF2040 languages.

All

All

Added support for N1913A/N1914A power meters for user power flatness.

All

1SM

Fixed problem with instruments with option 1SM not using Scan Mod when AM Path 2 Selected.

All

All

Fixed a pulse problem during ramp sweep in the 250-396 MHz band

All

All

Fixed 8360 language compatibility for SYST:LANG SCPI command and allow units to CORR:FLAT

All

All

Fixed problem of attenuator using wrong step size in manual mode with Optimize SNR on

All

H18

Fixed Wideband IQ/FM latch control timing issue.

E8267D

All

Enhance the handling of monolithic waveforms. They can now be added to normal sequences side-by-side.

Firmware C.06.15 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.10

Firmware C.06.10 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

UNY

Adds support of UNY hardware to the E8267D

All

HGT

Add support of Gigatronics 8003

All

U01

HP8643/44 programming language compatibility

All

U01

Adds support of very small sweeps continuous sweeps without spurs

E8267D

All

Fixes a problem without output levels adjusting when IQ scale was adjusted even if modulation was turned off.

All

All

Various Small Defect Fixes

Firmware C.06.10 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.02

Firmware C.06.02 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

UNY

Fixed potential problems with cold start of the instrument at very low temperatures.

Firmware C.06.02 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.01

Firmware C.06.01 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed potential problems when using the instrument at very low temperatures.

Firmware C.06.01 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.06.00

Firmware C.06.00 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

UNY

Added support for option UNY.

All

All

Standard (bundled) options are now listed as such with the words (std).

Firmware C.06.00 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed a problem where the delta sigma modulator could be overdriven causing poor FM performance.

All

All

Support of RoHS board assemblies.

All

All

Fixed RF output blanking on all frequency changes when low band filters were enabled.

All

All

Fixed a possible power spike in Ramp Sweep mode.

All

All

Improved the robustness of the restore system files function.

All

All

General small clean ups.

Firmware C.06.00 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.71

Firmware C.05.71 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

409

Added support for GPS option

Firmware C.05.71 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Small frequency changes now no longer blank the output but transition smoothly to the new frequency.

Fixed a condition where the phase adjust feature could cause a black screen.

Power Search mode accuracy improvements.

Firmware C.05.71 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.61

 

Firmware C.05.61 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

 E8267D

 601, 602

Improved the IQ function "Do External Input Level Measurement" and associated annotation

Fixed the DC IQ Calibration from 20 GHz to 28.5 GHz

Improved error messages for waveform licensing

 E8257D, E8267D

 All

Added support for OML WR2 source modules

All

 UNT

Forced external coupling to DC whenever the FM source is set to Internal

All

 All

Disabled pulse modulation self tests if pulse modulation options are not present

Improved the amplitude accuracy below 3.2 GHz with ALC OFF when Option 1EH is not present

Fixed the MS query in 8662A compatibility mode

Fixed the phase adjustment feature to allow tuning in both directions

Added support for larger memory

Improved the help text for various soft keys

Firmware C.05.61 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.42

Firmware C.05.42 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

All

Added support for Special Options HBL, HBR and HFA

All

All

Added support for Special Option HL1

Firmware C.05.42 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Improved initial power search accuracy after an ARB personality change

Updated the displayed IQ attenuation when runtime scaling is changed

E8257D

550, 567

Improved the RF Output Limit calibration

All

All

Improved power accuracy for narrow regions within .01 Hz of a band crossing or .01 Hz above the maximum frequency

Improved Step Sweep to avoid the possibility of the signal generator becoming unresponsive

Improved :SYST:ERR:SCPI to improve the clarity of error messages

Eliminated errors when a large frequency multiplier causes a large frequency setting

Firmware C.05.42 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.37

Firmware C.05.37 Enhancements

None

Firmware C.05.37 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

 All

 

 All

 

 Fixed selftest 2606

Firmware C.05.37 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier. 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.36

Firmware C.05.36 Enhancements

·         None

Firmware C.05.36 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

 All

 

 All

 

 Improved power transitions when changing various parameters

 Eliminated unnecessary RF blanking when changing various parameters

 Fixed selftest 903

Firmware C.05.36 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier. 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.33

Firmware C.05.33 Enhancements

·         None

Firmware C.05.33 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

 

UNT, UNX, HAR

Improved range of phase adjustment for phase modulation when used in Low Phase Noise mode

 All

 Improved power transitions when changing various parameters

 Corrected list of options displayed on instrument web page.  Removed SCPI telnet button for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and later.  Prevented caching of images on the remote front panel.

 Removed display of attenuator cycles if no attenuator is present

 Added softkey to enable verbose SCPI error messages

 Improved Upgrade Assistant to detect connection failures

Added support for new PROM and FPGA parts. 

Added support for RoHS compliant board assemblies

Firmware C.05.33 Compatibility

Requires Option H42. 
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.31

Firmware C.05.31 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

1EU

Added support of option 1EU.

521

Added support of option 521.

008

Added support of option 008 removable compact flash drive.

H42

Added support of option H42.

H26

Added support of option H26.

1SM

Added support of option 1SM.

E8267D

HER

Added support of option HER.

E8663D

All

Added support of model E8663D.

E8257N

All

Added support of model E8257N.

340

Added support of option 340.

Firmware C.05.31 Updates

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Added display to indicate completion of security operation and changed error reporting for security operation to report the explicit error if operation is failed.

All except E8257N

UNU, UNW  and UNS

Added new 8360 compatibility commands for “PULSe:SOURce” and “PULSe:STATe”.

All

Added support of user defined RF output limit.

Added display of frequency and amplitude information.

Added 8662 / 8663 compatibility languages “@1” and “RM” to support setting and querying service mask. 

Fixed [SOURce]:CORRection:FLATness[:DATA] to accept the maximum 1601 number of user flatness points.

Added “:POW:CLAMp:ENABle” command.

Added new calibration for RF output limit.

Added file name extension for save / recall state operation.

Increased the maximum number of points to 18500 for span power search operation.

Increased maximum number of points for list sweep to 3201.

E8267D

601 and 602

All Arb marker set SCPI command “skip_count” and front panel softkey “#Skipped Points” are no longer limited to 65535. It is limited to the size of the range selected.

Added EDGE wide filter.

Enabled user to enter I and Q offset level in volts on the IQ adjustments menu.

Firmware C.05.31 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed a defect which could cause increase of ramp sweep time.

E8267D

601 and 602

Fixed a defect which may cause pulse repetition frequency off.                                    

Firmware C.05.31 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier. 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.26

Firmware C.05.26 Enhancements

·         None

Firmware C.05.26 Updates

Model

Option

Description

All

All

 

Firmware C.05.26 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

H18

Fixed a defect to improve wideband I/Q performance.

All

All

Fixed a defect to avoid the delay of pulse generation when SCPI command “FREQ:MODE:CW: is issued.

 

 

Added support of all RoHS boards.

Firmware C.05.26 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier. 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.22

Firmware C.05.22 Enhancements

·         None

Firmware C.05.22 Updates

·         None

Firmware C.05.22 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed a defect to prevent source becoming unlevel when it is operated in optimization for signal to noise ratio mode.

Firmware C.05.22 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier. 
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.21

Firmware C.05.21 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

H10

Added support of option H10, 100MHz reference output.

E8267D

009

Added support of option 009 removable compact flash drive.

H18

Added support of option H18 wide IQ/FM mode when frequency is < 3.2GHz. 

HBQ

Added support of option HBQ band limited wide band differential external I/Q inputs.

Firmware C.05.21 Updates

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Enabled automatic load sequence segments from non-volatile memory to waveform memory in sequence operation.

Updated the Dual Arb Trigger menu layout for ease of use.

403

Added noise output mux selection to enable user selection of turning on / off carrier, noise and carrier + noise for signal to noise ratio (SNR) measurement.

All

All

Added support for “MS?” query for 8662A and 8663A compatibility language.

Added LED enunciator (SNR) to optimize signal to noise (S/N) feature.

Firmware C.05.21 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

All

Improved compatibility language in 8662A/B and 8663A compatibility mode.

H30

Fixed a defect which could disable option H30.

1E1

Fixed a defect which could cause power unlevel at low frequency (when frequency is < = 250KHz).

E8267D

601, 602

Adjusted resolution of Dual Arb sample rate to1e-8, instead of 0.001.

Fixed a defect in Custom Arb function with FSK modulation.

Added runtime scaling to manual power search reference.

Fixed a defect where an older or not created by the instrument sequence file headers could cause the FW to corrupt the files. 

Fixed a defect in RMS power search to return a correct RMS value when AWGN is added to an Arb waveform.

Fixed the Arb custom random symbol generation to generate a uniform distribution of symbols regardless of the number of bits per symbol.

All

UNU and UNW

Adjusted the text for pulse help keys to reference GATE/PULSE/TRIGGER INPUT connector.

All

Fixed a defect which could cause power spike during frequency change.

Fixed a defect which could cause black screen on front panel display.

Fixed a defect in power search manual mode where reference value applied during power search was incorrect.

Fixed RF leakage in RF off mode when option UNT, UNU and UNW are not installed in the instrument.

Fixed a defect to enable AM Path2 to modulate signal amplitude after Mod On/Off was turned off and back on.

Fixed a defect in save and recall operation to correctly restore the instrument states when signal generator is used with an OEM mixer.

Firmware C.05.21 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.03

Firmware C.05.03 Enhancements

·         None

Firmware C.05.03 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

550, 567

Fixed a bug which could cause loss of calibration data.

All

All, except option UNX

Fixed a bug in Reference Oscillator Adjustment menu. Changed internal reference bandwidth.

Firmware C.05.03 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.05.01

Firmware C.05.01 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Added UQPSK (Unbalanced Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) modulation.

Added support for the Keysight Waveform Converter Utility.

003, 004

Added SSI capability when used with the N5102A Baseband Studio digital signal interface module.

All

HNS

Added support for Option HNS High-Performance Pulse to 31.8 GHz.

1E1

Added a minimum noise feature for improved signal to noise ratio.

All

Added support for E8251-60348 and E8251-60161 reference assemblies to improve the phase noise of signal generators without Option UNX.

Added userIQ and userFsk to custom arb.

Added support for E8251-60441 and E8251-60443 motherboard assemblies.

Added support for the N8211-60009 Option 1EH assembly.

Added a Restricted Display feature which hides the frequency annotation.

Added :DISPlay:REMote:VIEW:SWEEp and :DISPlay:REMote:VIEW:MODulation to allow one to view sweep and modulation status.

Added :DISPlay:MENU[:NAME] to allow one to view menus.

Firmware C.05.01 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed save and recall of User FSK. Adjusted the limits for maximum FSK deviation.

Fixed incorrect truncation of Nyquest and Root Nyquist filters.

Improved the copy feature so that whenever header files are copied from non-volatile memory to baseband generator memory, the corresponding waveform and marker files are also copied.

Forced recalculation of the waveform RMS amplitude and peak amplitude whenever a portion of the waveform is changed using ARBI and ARBQ commands.

Added support for new types of flash memory on the baseband generator.

Added a warning that aliasing can occur when displaying waveforms and markers from large files.

Prevented a possible Error -310 which could occur when using slow sample rates.

Increased the range of the Quadrature Angle Adjustment. Eliminated a situation in which the hardware state was not updated.

Limit skew and delay when the baseband generator frequency offset is set to zero or when the user filter is very short.

601

Eliminated a potential loss of files in volatile waveform memory (WFM1) during personality switching.

H00

Fixed incorrect setting of DLIN:SSCH or DLIN:PSCH and incorrect annotation after selecting the uplink direction.

H02

Improved the use of filter delay and user burst shape for EDGE and GMSK .

All

Improved the error messages for the I/Q calibration procedure.

All

UNT

Improved AM modulation performance for frequencies less than 25 MHz.

Fixed the setting of FM deviation for rare cases in which it was set to twice the expected value.

UNU, UNW

Prevented a change in the period of a triggered pulse from affecting the period of a free-run pulse.

HAR

Fixed the initialization of Option HAR. Changed low frequency limit to 0.98MHz.

HHP

Added improvements to the hardware control algorithm for additional output power.

HHP is a HW option now.

All

Added a warning that one should cycle power after installing or uninstalling licenses with License Manager.

Added HSM signal polarities to standard instruments.

Added the text 'invalid' or 'expired' next to invalid or expired licenses.

If the signal generator has an attenuator, set it to maximum attenuation before running self tests. If the signal generator has no attenuator, issue a warning and await user confirmation before running self tests.

Eliminated a condition in which the amplitude would not change or would change too much when an amplitude change of less than 0.02 dB was requested.

Fixed a memory leak which could cause an out-of-memory condition when using VXi-11 LAN control.

Fixed possible memory corruption when the SCPI debug mode is used.

Added the list of options to the information displayed on the LXI webpage.

Allowed deletion of expired transportable time-limited licenses.

Improved error handling for the internal service webpages.

Improved Power Search performance for frequencies less than 10 MHz.

Improved various error messages.

Firmware C.05.01 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.94

Firmware C.04.94 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Modified the Secure Erase procedure to not erase system files. Added service features to reinstall lost system files.

Improved the unleveled indicator so that it is active sooner after the signal generator is turned on.

Firmware C.04.94 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.92

Firmware C.04.92 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Added a Quadrature Angle Adjustment for the internal baseband generator under the I/Q Adjustments softkey menu

Added run time scaling to Multitone and Two Tone

016, H16

Added support for Option 016 Differential Wideband I/Q Inputs. Renamed Option H16 to Option 016. Improved the calibration and the power search reference voltage. Allowed movement of filter frequencies to maximize I/Q bandwidth.

All

HAR

Added support for Option HAR Improved Phase Noise below 500 MHz

HHP

Added support for Option HHP Low Band Amplifier

007

Added a softkey and SCPI to select auto or manual sweep time when used with the 8757 scalar network analyzer

All

Added some commands for partial GT900 and GT9000S compatibility

Added :SYST:OPT to allow one to overwrite the response of *OPT?

Firmware C.04.92 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed Arb waveform generation to ensure that the waveform header is updated

Fixed I/Q skew limits for various filters

Improved the accuracy of the CCDF graph and statistics

Added small cosmetic changes to the Arb Waveform and Markers graph

Adjusted the RMS value in the waveform header whenever a waveform is scaled or clipped

Prevented the false impression that one could edit a viewed sequence by using the backspace and number keys

Improved error messages when creating waveform sequences

All

All

Improved Manual Power Search

Fixed inaccuracies in power search

Removed a leading '+' returned by *TST? when in 8360 compatibility mode

Fixed ALC Hold with external leveling when the ALC Bandwidth is changed

Fixed the Mod On/Off indicator which appeared in signal generators that had no modulation options

Modified :SYST:ERR:SCPI to retain its value through a preset

Fixed some potential causes for a black Exep# window or for a lack of responsiveness

Increased the number of possible FTP sessions from one to four to improve support for MS Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0

Improved state recall so that simply entering a number causes the recall to occur

Fixed SCPI queries which did not return results when sent using the internal webpage

Fixed incorrect step or list sweep when the first sweep was aborted and restarted

Improved various error messages and fixed a misspelled word on the internal webpage

Firmware C.04.92 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.85

Firmware C.04.85 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Added support for N76xxB Signal Studio applications.

Firmware C.04.85 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed possible bit errors in the output signal for data rates between 34 and 38 MSymbols/sec

Improved the summing ratio feature to avoid loss of signal and abrupt changes in amplitude

In the multitone table editor, prevented the cursor from moving to the frequency column.

Suppressed "Error -310, System error; BBG1: SH4 READY line." if the instrument has been instructed to allow unsafe file operations

UNW

Fixed the width of narrow pulses when routing ARB markers to control Pulse

H00 (400)

Fixed the entry of fixed bit patterns for DPCH, PCCPCH, etc

E8257D

532

Fixed the attenuator steps to work the same as Options 520 and 540

All

All

Improved the 8360 Series compatibility language when used in zero span sweeps

Improved the 8663 compatibility language when selecting the modulation source

Fixed the filename for User Flatness so it is properly displayed

Fixed possibly incorrect defaults for persistent state values

Firmware C.04.85 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.81

Firmware C.04.81 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

HDS

Added support for Option HDS Synchronized DSIM Device Clock

601, 602

Added additional parameters to waveform headers to support a single waveform format on ESG, PSG and MXG products

Added a BBG DAC indicator to warn of DAC over range errors

Added "Length In Symbols" to the FIR table editor and the impulse response graph window

Improved the speed of segment and sequence selection

All

Allowed Power Search to be set to RMS, Fixed, Manual or Modulated

All

UNU, UNW

Added ":PULM:EXT:DEL" to the 8360 Series compatibility language

All

Added support for time limited and transportable licenses

Added logarithmic step sweeps, added ":SWEep:CPOint?" and ":LIST:CPOint?" to query the current sweep point, added updating of frequency and amplitude during a sweep, and improved manual sweep so it pauses at the current point.

Changed the error indicators to have white backgrounds and be more visible

Added "SYST:PRES;POW:STAT OFF" to the 8360 Series compatibility language

Added "*OPT?" to return the list of instrument options

Added the capability to fill missing calibration arrays when upgrading to UNR or UNX

Added web pages for uploading and downloading files and for displaying the current sweep list.

Firmware C.04.81 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed bad data in waveforms when the waveform ends exactly on a memory boundary.

Fixed external delay so it is no longer applied after it is turned off.

Fixed a potential crash when manipulating markers or waveforms.

Removed softkeys and SCPI related to the Arb external reference.

Improved handling of incorrect data in an ARB Header file

H16

Fixed self tests for Wideband IQ modulation

All

All

Fixed the 8662/8663 compatibility languages by improving the "M4 FM" and "AP" commands, adding the "@3" and "X6" commands, adding the semicolon as a valid separator, and eliminating a potential crash.

Fixed possible self test failures when the instrument is set to use any of the compatibility languages.

Fixed external leveling when used without an Option 1E1 Attenuator

Cleared the error status line when the last error is read or *CLS is received.

Fixed ":DISP:STAT" to be the same as ":DISP:STATE"

Changed the "Text File Busy" error message to "File in use"

Fixed ":DISP:WIND:STAT" so it is correct even after "*RST"

Eliminated possible memory corruption in user flatness

Improved the SCPI help for various softkeys

Firmware C.04.81 Compatibility

Requires Option HDS or Option H16.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.71

Firmware C.04.71 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Allowed baseband external trigger delay to be set in seconds or samples

601

Added support for E4400-60761 Baseband Generator

H16

Added support for Option H16 Wide Bandwidth I/Q

E8257D

All

Added Auxiliary Software Licenses

All

HA1

Added support for Option HA1 Improved Phase Noise

All

Added additional 8644B commands: AMPL:LEV, AMPL:STAT ON|OFF

Added additional 83732B commands: :UNIT:TIME US, :PULS:DOUBlet ON|OFF, :TRIG:SOUR EXT

Added support for external ALC hold with the commands: [SOURce:]POWer:ALCHold:EXTernal ON|OFF and [SOURce:]POWer:ALCHold:INTernal ON|OFF

Added support for E8251-63375 ALC Assembly including power clamp

Firmware C.04.71 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed a potential crash when reading an encrypted waveform

Eliminated potential power spikes when used with N5115B Baseband Studio for fading

Increased the speed of reading and writing ARBI and ARBQ files

E8257D

550/UNW, 567/UNW

Fixed pulse modulation above 20 GHz if Option UNT is not present

All

UNU, UNW

Fixed the Incr Set key when used with pulse delay, pulse period, and pulse width

All

Fixed the Message Available bit in the Status Byte when used with VXI-11 LAN

Eliminated potential power spikes when decreasing attenuation

Fixed a potential crash when writing to user flatness files

Fixed query of amplitude units

Firmware C.04.71 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.56

Firmware C.04.56 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All without UNU or UNW

Corrected a power error and spurious signals which appear after recalling an instrument state when used with an 8757D Scalar Analyzer

H30

Fixed a configuration error which prevented use of Option H30

Firmware C.04.56 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.55

Firmware C.04.55 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Added Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)

Added Option SP2 Dynamic Sequencing

Added a softkey and associated SCPI to select if marker events should track changes in I/Q delay

Added the ability to modify the RMS value in the waveform header from the front panel

Added support for E4400-60759, -60760, and -60761 Baseband Generators

Added the SCPI command RADio::TRIGger:TYPE:GATE LOW|HIGH

Added support for special options H00, H01, H02 and H17

Added the commands [:SOURce]:RADio:CUSTom:VCO:CLOCk:RATE? and [:SOURce]:RADio:ARB:VCO:CLOCk:RATE? to query the baseband generator clock

All

Added Option H3V Increased I/Q Output Voltage

Firmware C.04.55 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

601, 602

Fixed error messages which could be generated when attempting to open PRAM files

Reduced the resolution errors in the External Trigger Delay for the baseband generator

Corrected the bandwidth in RT AWGN and ARB AWGN

Eliminated a rare condition in which a baseband generator file in volatile memory could be lost or corrupted

Fixed Multitone and other ARB personalities to properly initialize triggering when they are turned on

All

Properly adjusted I/Q calibration file sizes if necessary when firmware is upgraded.

All

All

Eliminated incorrect display updates when using step sweep or list sweep with minimum dwell time

Firmware C.04.55 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.53

Firmware C.04.53 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

All

Added support for Option 532, 31.8 GHz Maximum Frequency

Added support for the E8251-60075 Output Board

All

UNX

Added Option HA1 Enhanced Phase Noise Specifications

All

Added Option H5K 5k Ohms external input impedance for the AM and FM inputs

Added Option 1EZ Extended Support Life

Firmware C.04.53 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

UNU, UNW

Eliminated an extraneous pulse which was generated when changing the settings for pulse type or pulse triggering

UNT

Reduced the output signal when RF is OFF for signal generators with option UNT but without options UNU or UNW

All

Eliminated a black Exep# window which appeared infrequently

Properly updated softkey labels on the web-based interface to always match the current instrument state

Fixed the LAN interface to return all of the requested bytes when used with VXI-11 iread()

Fixed misspelled words in error messages

Fixed FTP to be more compatible with MS Windows XP

Improved reliability by turning off unused circuitry and lowering self test power levels

Fixed self tests which failed when run in a loop. Fixed miscellaneous self test failures

Fixed potential UNLEVEL indicator or power spike at retrace through frequencies of 3.2 GHz and 20 GHz

Eliminated a potential deadlock when setting power in Master-Slave mode

Fixed user preset and state recall to properly set the attenuator when external leveling is used

Changed the upper frequency of self test 2202 from 1500MHz to 1550MHz

Fixed :SYSTem:PRESet:PERSistent to set the Service Request Enable register to 0

Firmware C.04.53 Compatibility

Not for use with the E8267D. Use in the E8257D only.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.32

Firmware C.04.32 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

HSM, H43

Fixed the EXT REF indicator which was not appearing if the external reference was connected before the instrument was turned on.

Fixed a potential memory problem when using user flatness correction.

Added compression of calibration data to reduce memory usage.

Fixed self test 2203 when used without Option 1EA.

Firmware C.04.32 Compatibility

Requires Option HSM and Option H43.
Requires Option UNU or Option UNW.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.
Not for use with instrument states which were saved using C.04.31 firmware.

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Firmware C.04.31

Firmware C.04.31 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

HSM, H43

Added the ability to force the Source Settled output to "not settled" during sweep retrace. Added the associated SCPI command :OUTPut:SETTled:RETRace NORMal|INVerted. Changed the default for power search to "manual" for Options HSM and H43. Fixed the "unleveled" indicator.

Firmware C.04.31 Compatibility

Requires Option HSM and Option H43.
Requires Option UNU or Option UNW.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.30

Firmware C.04.30 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8257D

HSM, H43

Added support for Option HSM and Option H43

Firmware C.04.30 Compatibility

Requires Option HSM and Option H43.
Requires Option UNU or Option UNW.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.23

Firmware C.04.23 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All without UNU or UNW

Fixed failures of self tests 1306 and possibly other self tests after 1306.

All

All

Added support for Option UNX Enhanced Phase Noise

Firmware C.04.23 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.22

Firmware C.04.22 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

All

Fixed failures of self tests 901, 902 and 903 and potential for loss of power at high temperatures.

Firmware C.04.22 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.19

Firmware C.04.19 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

All

007

Eliminated unleveled condition for frequency sweeps which cross 3.2 GHz

Firmware C.04.19 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.17

Firmware C.04.17 Enhancements

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

003, 004

Added the ability to use I/Q timing skew, regardless of the modulation type, when the low voltage differential signal (LVDS) input is Pre-FIR Samples or Samples.

601, 602

Added I/Q delay capability with constant envelope modulation.

All

Added capability to the firmware, so that it recognizes the new digital E8251-60340 output board.

Improved the "Text File Busy" error message. The new text includes"The file <filename> is currently in use. It must be deselected before it can be manipulated."

E8257D

All

Added capability to the firmware so that it recognizes the new analog E8251-60339 board.

Firmware C.04.17 Issues Resolved

Model

Option

Description

E8267D

003, 004

Eliminated the system error condition (System Error –310) that occurred when the Digital Signal Interface Module (DSIM) was turned on when no DSIM was connected to the signal generator.

Fixed the unleveled condition, caused by an incorrect RMS level, that sometimes occurred when playing a waveform in LVDS (low voltage differential signal) mode. Now, the default RMS value is set to the RMS value of the external I/Q signal.

601, 602

Fixed the problem with applying and limiting I/Q skew, and applying I/Q delay only when the I/Q modulator was on. Now I/Q skew is applied and limited, and I/Q delay applied regardless of the on/off state of the I/Q modulator.

Fixed Real Time Custom so that serial mode is used when a user-PRAM file is selected.

Improved the selection of ALC bandwidth and detector filter settings based on I/Q and burst states. Improves performance of the Signal Studio N5110B for Waveform Capture and Playback software application.

E8257D

550, 567

Eliminated a power spike at 20 GHz that appeared during ramp sweep retrace.

All

All

Removed Option HEC from the installed options list. This option is a standard feature.

All without UNU or UNW

Eliminated a 500 kHz square wave signal that remained after Scalar Pulse was turned off.

Firmware C.04.17 Compatibility

Not for use with Option 007 Analog Ramp Sweep for frequency sweeps which cross 3.2 GHz due to an unleveled indication during retrace.
Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.11

Firmware C.04.11 Enhancements

Model/Option

Description

003 or 004

Enabled upgrading of the programmable ROM image in the N5102A Baseband Studio Digital Signal Interface Module, which is needed to support the N5100B Baseband Studio for Waveform Capture and Playback product.

601 or 602

Added a new command :SOUR:RAD:ARB:WAV:NHEAders, which loads a waveform and ignores the settings from the header

Added support for N7613A Signal Studio for 802.16-2004 (WiMAX)

Added support for N5110B Baseband Studio for Waveform Capture and Playback

Allow optimization of I/Q timing skew for either the RF output or the external I/Q outputs

Added ability to set and query the RMS value in the waveform header

Added support for waveform licenses

403

Added support for Option 403 Calibrated noise personality

Added real-time noise capability to waveforms played in the Dual Arb Player

All Models

Added SCPI commands for setting the frequency step size and power step size

Added a Trig (trigger) and a Help key to the signal generator's web-based user interface, which is accessed from the internal signal generator web page

Firmware C.04.11 Issues Resolved

Model/Option

Description

015

Eliminated an error message when recalling certain saved I/Q states

601 or 602

Fixed power search when used with burst modulation

HEC

Eliminated a two-second delay in the ARB commands

SP1

Changed the name of this option from "Auxiliary 1" to "Jitter Injection"

HSQ

Properly initialize the secondary I/Q inputs at power-up

E8267D without UNT or UNU or UNW

Properly displayed the MOD ON/OFF and I/Q ON/OFF annotation and fixed the self test failures

All Models

Fixed a potential error condition when using external mixers

Improved compatibility with the PSA Option 215, External Source Control, for sweeps of more than 2,000 points

Fixed selftests 1309 and 1310 which could report a failure but not show any results

Firmware C.04.11 Compatibility

Not for use with N7622A Signal Studio Toolkit Software Rev. 1.0.16.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 420 Signal Studio for Pulse Building Software Revision 1.0.50.0 or earlier.
Not for use with Option 421 Signal Studio for Noise Power Ratio Software Rev. 1.0.42.0 or earlier.

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Firmware C.04.03

Firmware C.04.03 Issues Resolved

Model/Option

Description

All Models

Eliminated invalid "YO Unlock" errors that occur under certain conditions while running self-test 201.

Firmware C.04.03 Compatibility

All options are compatible.

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Firmware C.04.02

Firmware C.04.02 Issues Resolved

Model/Option

Description

All Models

Fixed step and list sweep to properly reset the sweep point for subsequent sweeps when performing frequency sweeps in a downward direction.

Fixed Unleveled indicator when sweeping through 250 MHz.

Option 1EH

Fixed Option 1EH filtering to correctly configure after a power cycle when Power On is set to Last.

Firmware C.04.02 Compatibility

All options are compatible.

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Firmware C.04.01

Firmware C.04.01 was the initial release of firmware for the Keysight E8257D/E8267D PSG signal generator.

Firmware C.04.01 Compatibility

All options are compatible.

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Comparison to HP / Agilent / Keysight E8247C/E8257C/E8267C PSG Signal Generators

Firmware revisions

Replacement configurations

Firmware enhancements

The changes in revision C.04.01 relative to revision C.03.76 are:

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