The Keysight Agilent E4411A (ESA-L Series) is a rugged, portable, and economical 1.5 GHz spectrum analyzer designed for general-purpose RF measurements. It features a high-resolution 15.8 cm LCD display, automatic continuous background environment alignment, and a frequency range of 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS-232, Parallel (Centronics) (configuration dependent) |
| Display | 15.8 cm, high-resolution LCD display |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes (standard); 15 minutes (Option 1D5) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V rms (47 to 440 Hz), 195 to 250 V rms (47 to 66 Hz); Power consumption < 300 W (< 5 W in standby) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 373 mm × 222 mm × 409 mm |
| Weight | 12.0 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz |
| Residual FM | ≤ 100 Hz P-P |
Bandwidth (RBW/VBW)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 kHz to 3 MHz |
Amplitude & Measurement Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | -120 dBm to +30 dBm |
Dynamic Range & Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise | ≤ -90 dBc/Hz (at 10 kHz offset) |
Display & User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Alignment | Continuous background environment alignment |
Inputs, Outputs & Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω (standard) / 75 Ω (Option 1DP) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | Type-N female (50 Ω standard) or BNC female (75 Ω Option 1DP) |
| Calibration Output | 50 MHz, -20 dBm (BNC female) |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz, -15 to +10 dBm (BNC female) |
| Reference Output | 10 MHz, > 0 dBm (BNC female) |
| RF Input Option (Option 1DP) | 75 Ω impedance, BNC (f) connector |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) average continuous power, 0 V DC (100 V DC with Option 1DP) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 60 dB, in 5 dB steps |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 30 Hz to 1 MHz (1 Hz to 1 MHz with Option 1DR) |
| Reference Level Range | -149.9 dBm to +30 dBm, in 0.1 dB steps |
| Sweep Trigger Modes | Free Run, Single, Line, Video, External |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Option (Option 1DN) | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,572 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Relative Humidity | Up to 95% (non-condensing) |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 100 Hz to 1.5 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Aging Rate | ±2 × 10^-6/year (standard); ±1 × 10^-7/year (Option 1D5) |
| Frequency Reference Temperature Stability | ±5 × 10^-6 (standard); ±1.4 × 10^-8 (Option 1D5) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Points | 401 |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | <-112 dBm (standard, 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, 1 kHz RBW); <-132 dBm (with Option 1DR, 10 Hz RBW) |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.4 dB (at 50 MHz, 10 dB attenuation) |
| Frequency Response | ±0.5 dB (9 kHz to 1.5 GHz, 10 dB attenuation) |
Tracking Generator (Option 1DN)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tracking Generator Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz (with Option 1DN) |
| Tracking Generator Output Power Range | -2 to -66 dBm (with Option 1DN) |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analysis
Applications
General-purpose RF measurement, wireless communications testing, and EMC pre-compliance