Hewlett-Packard Company · Electronic Components
8640A
Generator, Signal
Part Number8640A
ManufacturerHewlett-Packard Company
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6625-01-137-5713 (NSN)
Federal Item NameGENERATOR,SIGNAL
Federal Supply Class6625 — Test Instruments
Overall Length18.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Fixed Frequency Rating404.0 HERTZ AND 1.000 KILOHERTZ
Modulated Frequency Rating250.0 HERTZ NOMINAL
Modulator LocationINTERNAL
Overall Height5.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Modulation TypeAM AND FM
Overall Width16.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Voltage Rating10.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 175.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM
Calibration Accuracy RatingPORM 1.0 PCT ACCURACY,MECHANICAL DIAL
Fixed Frequency Quantity2
Accessory Controlling AgencyHEWLETT PACKARD
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 8640A available?
We can source 8640A even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 8640A by Hewlett-Packard Company obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8640A has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 8640A?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 8640A?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.