The Keysight (Agilent/HP) E4405B is a mid-performance ESA-E series spectrum analyzer offering a frequency range of 100 Hz to 13.2 GHz. Designed for general-purpose RF and microwave measurements, it combines lab-grade capabilities with rugged portability, featuring ±0.4 dB amplitude accuracy, a TOI of +16 dBm, and segmented sweep functions.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Display16.5 cm (6.5 in) VGA color LCD
Calibration Cycle1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90-132 Vrms (47-440 Hz), 195-250 Vrms (47-66 Hz), < 300 W
Operating Temperature0 to 55
Dimensions (W×H×D)373 × 222 × 409
Weight17.1

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 13.2 GHz
Phase Noise<= -90 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier)
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy±0.4 dB
Input Attenuator Range0 to 65 dB (in 5 dB steps)
Maximum Safe Input Level+30 dBm (1 W) continuous
Amplitude Measurement RangeDisplayed Average Noise Level (DANL) to +30 dBm
DetectorsNormal, Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Average

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 Ω

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Warm-Up Time5 minutes (to guaranteed measurement accuracy)
Display Resolution640 × 480

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Maximum Power Consumption< 300 W
AC Supply Voltage90-132 Vrms or 195-250 Vrms
AC Supply Frequency47-440 Hz (90-132 V) / 47-66 Hz (195-250 V)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorType-N female
Display/Video OutputVGA analog, 15-pin mini D-Sub (rear panel)
IF Output21.4 MHz (with Option A4J)

Sweep and Trace Specifications

ParameterValue
Trace Points401

Bandwidth

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth Selectivity (-60 dB / -3 dB)< 15:1

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time (Span ≥ 10 Hz)1 ms to 4000 s
Sweep Time (Zero Span)50 µs to 4000 s

Frequency

ParameterValue
Reference Oscillator Aging Rate±2 × 10⁻⁶ / year (standard); ±1 × 10⁻⁷ / year (with Option 1D5)

Amplitude

ParameterValue
1 dB Gain Compression0 dBm (total power at input mixer)

Spurious Responses

ParameterValue
Residual Responses< -90 dBm (input terminated, 0 dB attenuation)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +75 °C
Operating Humidity< 95% relative humidity at 40 °C (non-condensing)

Applications

General-purpose RF and microwave measurement