Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)
996 models in the catalog
Manufacturer websiteKeysight Technologies, incorporating the legacy of Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Agilent Technologies, is a primary manufacturer of electronic test and measurement instruments. This technical catalog covers Keysight's comprehensive portfolios across critical domains: RF and microwave signal generators, spectrum and signal analyzers, vector network analyzers, and programmable DC power solutions. Engineers and system integrators select among these instruments to fulfill diverse requirements, ranging from high-precision laboratory characterization to automated production-line testing. Each product series is designed to balance specific performance metrics, such as phase noise, sweep speed, and measurement accuracy. This guide details the core capabilities of Keysight's primary hardware series, helping technical buyers identify the correct instruments, options, and modular components for their test systems.
- PSG Microwave Frequency Range
- 250 kHz to 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz)
- Spectrum Analyzer Low-End Frequency
- 3 Hz
- VNA Frequency Range
- 5 Hz to 50 GHz (model dependent)
- Maximum Standalone System Power
- 2000 W
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RF and Microwave Signal Generators
The RF and microwave signal generator line spans analog, digital, and vector stimulus systems. For high-frequency microwave work, the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E8257D PSG provides continuous-wave output with analog and pulse modulation up to 67 GHz (operational to 70 GHz). Frequency extension up to 325 GHz is possible with Oleson Microwave Labs mm-wave modules. Vector microwave applications are served by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E8267D PSG, which provides I/Q modulation capabilities up to 44 GHz with an advanced wideband internal baseband generator.
For general-purpose RF testing up to 6 GHz, the vector Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4438C ESG supports up to 160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth, while the legacy Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4432B ESG-D handles digital modulation up to 3 GHz. The compact MXG family offers high switching speed in a 2RU form factor. This includes the analog Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5181A and vector Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5182A, operating up to 6 GHz. Their upgraded counterparts, the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5182B vector generator and the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5183B analog generator, offer enhanced phase noise and power. The analog microwave line also includes the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5183A MXG, supporting frequencies up to 40 GHz.
Spectrum and Signal Analyzers
Spectrum and signal analyzers are categorized into legacy performance standards and the modern X-Series family. High-performance legacy analysis is defined by the PSA series, featuring the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4440A (3 Hz to 26.5 GHz) and Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4448A (3 Hz to 50 GHz), both capable of external mixing up to 325 GHz. The first-generation PXA analyzer, the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N9030A, was designed to replace these legacy PSA models and operates up to 50 GHz with a standard 10 MHz analysis bandwidth. It is succeeded by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N9030B PXA, which offers an optional analysis bandwidth up to 510 MHz.
For mid-performance applications, the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N9020A MXA analyzer offers up to 26.5 GHz coverage and 160 MHz analysis bandwidth. Production line requirements are met by the economy-class Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N9010A EXA signal analyzer, covering up to 3.6 GHz. General-purpose portable testing is supported by the legacy ESA-E series, including the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4407B (up to 26.5 GHz), Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4402B (up to 3.0 GHz), and Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E4404B (up to 6.7 GHz). Portable analysis at lower frequency bands is also provided by the older 8590E Series, represented by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 8594E (up to 2.9 GHz) and the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 8591E (up to 1.8 GHz).
Network Analysis and Wireless Communications Test
Keysight's network analysis portfolio is structured around the general-purpose ENA Series and the high-performance PNA Series. The Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E5071C ENA network analyzer supports configurations with 2 or 4 ports across a frequency range of 9 kHz up to 20 GHz. The versatile Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E5061B ENA covers 5 Hz to 3 GHz, offering high-dynamic-range S-parameter testing on its S-parameter ports and a specialized gain-phase port for low-frequency analysis. For legacy component testing, the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 8753ES VNA characterizes RF components from 30 kHz up to 6 GHz.
Advanced active device characterization is handled by the PNA series. The Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5230A (Option 520/525) provides S-parameter measurements from 10 MHz up to 50 GHz, while the premier-performance PNA-X Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5242A operates up to 26.5 GHz with a 2-port configuration. Beyond network analysis, physical layer testing is supplemented by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 86100C Infiniium DCA-J sampling oscilloscope mainframe for wide-bandwidth waveform and jitter measurements. Integrated transceiver testing is facilitated by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 8920B RF communications test set, which includes an RF generator covering 250 kHz to 1000 MHz.
Standalone and Modular DC Power Instruments
For system integration and bench power, Keysight offers modular and discrete DC power supplies. The Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N6700 Series - Mainframes and Systems provides 1U, 4-slot chassis to host power modules of varying capabilities. This modular family includes the basic 50 W Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N6730 Series - 50W Modules, the basic 100 W Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N6740 Series - 100W Modules, and the high-performance autoranging Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N6750 Series - 50W, 100W, 300W Modules. Higher density modular testing is also supported by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 66000 Series - 150W Modules, controlled through a central mainframe.
Discrete system power is available in several performance bands. The compact Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5700 Series - 750W supplies provide 600W to 780W in a 1U chassis, while the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) N5700 Series - 1500W units scale up to 1560W. Special-purpose testing of digital wireless hardware is addressed by the Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 66300 Series - 40 - 100 W mobile communications DC sources, which feature both current sourcing and sinking. General-purpose automated test systems utilize the multi-output Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 6620 Series - 25-105W, the single-output 500W Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 6650 Series - 500W, or the 2000W Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) 6670 Series - 2000W. Standard bench applications are served by the non-programmable and basic programmable series, such as the single-output Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E3600 Series - 30-60W and the programmable Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP) E3640 Series - 30-80W bench power supplies.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Keysight spectrum analyzer families are designed for portable versus laboratory bench use?
- The ESA-E series (such as the E4407B, E4402B, and E4404B) and the older 8590E series (such as the 8594E and 8591E) are portable instruments intended for field or general-purpose tasks, whereas the PSA series (E4440A, E4448A) and X-Series (N9030B, N9020A, N9010A) are optimized for high-performance benchtop laboratory and production environments.
- Does Keysight offer network analyzers that cover low frequency as well as radio frequency bands?
- Yes. The Keysight E5061B vector network analyzer features Option 3L5, which extends frequency coverage down to 5 Hz (operating up to 3 GHz) and includes a specialized gain-phase test port with switchable 1 MΩ / 50 Ω input impedance for low-frequency analysis.
- What are the configuration options for the N6700 Series modular power supplies?
- The N6700 Series mainframes feature 4 slots that can host a mix of modules, including the basic 50W N6730 Series, the basic 100W N6740 Series, or the high-performance autoranging N6750 Series modules. This allows multiple power levels and performance classes to be combined in a single 1U system.