The Keysight Technologies E4402B ESA-E Series Spectrum Analyzer offers a frequency range of 100 Hz to 3.0 GHz, making it an ideal mid-performance instrument for general-purpose RF and microwave measurements. It features 0.4 dB overall amplitude accuracy, a +16 dBm Third Order Intercept (TOI), and a low -166 dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) with an internal preamplifier.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (10Base-T), RS-232, Parallel, VGA |
| Display | 6.5-inch Color TFT LCD |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90-132 VAC / 198-264 VAC, 47-66 Hz, 250 VA max |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 350 mm (W) × 222 mm (H) × 410 mm (D) |
| Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Rack Mount Kit | Available (Agilent P/N E4400-60002) |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 Hz to 3.0 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Aging Rate | ±1 x 10^-7 / year |
| Frequency Readout Accuracy | ±( (frequency x reference uncertainty) + 1% x span + 10% x RBW + 10 Hz) |
| Span Accuracy | 10 Hz to 5 MHz (10% steps), 9 kHz, 120 kHz (standard) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 5 MHz (1-3-10 sequence), 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 Hz (optional) |
| RBW Accuracy | ±10% |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 5 MHz (1-3-10 sequence) |
| Sweep Time Range | 1 ms to 1000 s |
| Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset | -98 dBc/Hz (1 GHz carrier) |
| Minimum Settable Frequency | 0 Hz (Zero Span) |
| Maximum Settable Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| Frequency Counter Resolution | 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz selectable |
Amplitude Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Input Level (Average) | +30 dBm |
| Maximum Input Level (Peak, with attenuator) | +50 dBm |
| Maximum DC Input | 0 VDC |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB (10 dB steps) |
| Input Attenuator Accuracy | ±0.5 dB |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -155 dBm/Hz (with internal preamp, Option 1DP, 10 MHz to 2.5 GHz) |
| Third Order Intercept (TOI) | +16 dBm |
| Second Harmonic Distortion (SHD) | -90 dBc |
| Input VSWR | <1.5:1 (10 dB attenuation, preamplifier off) |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.4 dB |
| Frequency Response Flatness | ±0.5 dB |
| Amplitude Measurement Units | dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W |
| Log Scale Fidelity | ±0.2 dB (0 to -70 dB from reference level) |
Sweep and Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Display Points | 2 to 8192 (variable) |
| Analysis Bandwidth | 10 MHz (with digitizer options) |
| Trace Detectors | Peak, Sample, Normal, Negative Peak, Average (RMS, Power Avg, Voltage Avg); Quasi-Peak (Optional) |
| Trace Functions | Clear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, View, Blank, Trace Math |
| Measurement Functions | Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR), xdB Bandwidth, Harmonic Distortion, Spurious Emissions |
| Triggering Modes | Free Run, Video, External, Line |
| Segmented Sweep | Up to 32 discontinuous spans in one sweep |
Input/Output & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | N-type (female) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz, BNC (female) |
| External Reference Output | 10 MHz, BNC (female) |
| VGA Output | DB-15 connector |
| External Trigger Input | BNC (female) |
| Remote Control Capability | GPIB, LAN, RS-232 |
Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Number of Traces | Up to 4 |
| Display Scales | Linear, Log (10, 5, 2, 1 dB/div) |
General Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +75 °C |
| Humidity Range | 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes (to guaranteed measurement accuracy) |
Options and Accessories
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Option | Option 1D5 |
| Preamplifier Option | Option 1DP (internal preamplifier) |
| EMI Measurement Capability | Option 1DS (includes 9 kHz, 120 kHz RBW and quasi-peak detector) |
| Digital Demodulation Option | Option AYA |
| Narrow Resolution Bandwidth Option | Option 1DR (1 Hz to 1 kHz) |
Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488.2 |
| LAN Interface | 10/100Base-T Ethernet (Option 1FP) |
| USB Ports | 2 (rear panel) |
| Parallel Port | DB-25 (printer port) |
| RS-232 Serial Port | DB-9 |
| Composite Video Output | BNC |
| IF Output | 21.4 MHz (Option AYZ) |
Resolution Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RBW Filter Shape Factor (60 dB/3 dB) | <5:1 (standard), <15:1 (Option 1D6) |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Output Level | 10 MHz, +10 dBm nominal into 50 Ohm |
| External Reference Input Level | 10 MHz, -10 dBm to +10 dBm into 50 Ohm |
RF Input Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Return Loss (RF Input) | >15 dB (preamp off, 10 MHz to 3 GHz) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Residual Response (non-harmonic spurious) | <-90 dBm (with input terminated, 0 dB attenuation, preamplifier off, >10 MHz) |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 250 VA max (150 VA typical) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Altitude (Operating) | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Altitude (Non-operating) | Up to 15,300 m (50,000 ft) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Compliance | CSA, UL, IEC, EN |
| EMC Compliance | IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 (Group 1, Class B) |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Display Range | 100 dB (log scale) |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| External Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Keyboard/Mouse Support | USB |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VBW Filter Type | Digital |
Audio
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Speaker | Yes |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Input Voltage Range | 90 - 264 VAC |
| AC Input Frequency Range | 47 - 63 Hz |
Technology
Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
RF and Microwave Measurement