Product ReviewsHP 8657A Synthesized Signal Generator

Electronic RF Output Attenuator Is Great

One of the nice things about the HP8657 is it's electronic RF output attenuator. The HP8656B uses relays in it's RF output attenuator. The relays have a short lifetime and can't be cleaned or repaired. For this reason alone, I prefer the HP8657 over the HP8656.Read full review...

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HP Signal Generator

Work like it was intended

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Solid build quality

I like old HP instrument due to its excellent build quality. Works great out-of-the shipping box. Stable sine wave through out the advertised range.

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good unit

as described works fine