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E4432B

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Signal

The Keysight (Agilent) E4432B ESG-D Series RF Signal Generator is a high-performance instrument designed for a wide range of test applications requiring precision RF and digital modulation capabilities, especially in wireless communication development and manufacturing.

RF and MicrowaveWireless Communications

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency250 kHz
Maximum Frequency3 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.01 Hz

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Power+13 dBm
Output Power Range-136 dBm to +13 dBm (up to +20 dBm with option 1E5)
Phase Noise-116 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase, Pulse, Digital I/Q (FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM)
Sweep ModesFrequency, Power, List
Internal Baseband Generator Maximum Symbol Rate10 Msps (Option 005 dependent)
Internal Baseband Generator Supported Digital Modulation FormatsBPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, 8PSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, FSK (2 to 64-level), MSK, GMSK, EDGE, W-CDMA, cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, WLAN, DVB-T (Option 005 dependent)
Internal Baseband Generator DAC Resolution (Opt 1E6)14-bit

General

ParameterValue
Reference OscillatorInternal 10 MHz
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232
DisplayColor LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 350 VA max
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 mm × 177 mm × 518 mm (W×H×D)
Weight20.4 kg
Acoustic Noise< 45 dBA

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Switching Speed<5 ms (frequency and amplitude)
Aging Rate (Internal Timebase)< +/- 1 ppm/year
Frequency Accuracy (Internal Timebase)+/- (Aging Rate + Temperature Stability + Calibration Accuracy)

Output Characteristics

ParameterValue
Output Power Resolution0.01 dB
Output Power Accuracy+/- 1.0 dB (at 1 GHz, 0 dBm, typical)
Output Attenuation Range0 to 90 dB (electronic), 0 to 110 dB (mechanical)
Output Impedance50 Ohms
VSWR<1.5:1 (typical)
Reverse Power Protection50 W
Output Connector TypeN-type female

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz carrier, 100 kHz offset)-128 dBc/Hz
SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz carrier, 1 MHz offset)-140 dBc/Hz
Harmonics<-30 dBc (typical)
Non-Harmonic Spurious (Offset from Carrier)<-65 dBc (typical)
Broadband Noise<-150 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz, >10 MHz offset, typical)
Residual FM1 Hz RMS (1 GHz carrier, 0.3 Hz to 3 kHz BW, typical)
Residual AM0.03 % RMS (1 GHz carrier, 0.3 Hz to 3 kHz BW, typical)

Analog Modulation

ParameterValue
AM Modulation Depth Range0 to 100%
AM Modulation Frequency RangeDC to 100 kHz
AM Distortion<1.5% (at 1 kHz, 30% AM, typical)
FM Deviation RangeUp to 10 MHz
FM Modulation Frequency RangeDC to 1 MHz
FM Distortion<0.1% (at 1 kHz, 100 kHz deviation, typical)
PM Deviation RangeUp to 10 radians
PM Modulation Frequency RangeDC to 1 MHz
PM Distortion<1% (at 1 kHz, 1 rad deviation, typical)
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio>80 dB (typical)
Pulse Rise/Fall Time<15 ns (typical)
Pulse Repetition Rate1 Hz to 10 MHz
Pulse Width Range50 ns to 40 s

Vector Modulation (Digital Modulation)

ParameterValue
I/Q Data Input Bandwidth20 MHz (with Option 007)
EVM<1% (for W-CDMA, 3.84 Mcps, typical)
ACPR<-65 dBc (for W-CDMA, 3.84 Mcps, typical)
Filter TypesNyquist, Root Nyquist, Gaussian, Rectangular

Internal Baseband Generator

ParameterValue
Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) Sample Rate40 MSa/s
AWG Memory Depth (Playback)1 MSample (I), 1 MSample (Q) (4 MB total)
AWG Memory Depth (Storage)1 MSample (I), 1 MSample (Q) (4 MB total)
Number of AWG Channels2 (I and Q)
Waveform Creation Software CompatibilityKeysight (Agilent) N7620B Signal Studio

Sweep Capabilities

ParameterValue
Sweep TypeLinear, Logarithmic
Sweep Time Range10 ms to 1000 s

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorN-type female
Reference Input Frequency10 MHz
Reference Input Level-5 dBm to +10 dBm
Reference Output Frequency10 MHz
Reference Output Level>+4 dBm
External Modulation InputsAM, FM, PM, Pulse
I/Q Data InputsYes (with Option 007)
Trigger InputsYes
Trigger OutputsYes

General Specifications

ParameterValue
Calibration Interval Recommended1 year
Warm-up Time30 minutes
Firmware Update MethodGPIB or RS-232
Remote Programming LanguageSCPI

Environmental and Safety

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 to 55 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 to 70 °C
Operating Humidity Range5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Storage Humidity Range5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m
Non-operating AltitudeUp to 15,300 m
Safety ComplianceIEC/EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC ComplianceIEC/EN 61326-1

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Rack Mount Kit AvailabilityYes

Power Requirements

ParameterValue
Input Voltage Range (AC)90 to 264 VAC
Input Frequency Range (AC)47 to 63 Hz
Power Consumption (Maximum)350 VA

Ordering Information and Options

ParameterValue
Base Model NumberE4432B
Internal Baseband Generator OptionOption 005 (Internal Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator)
Digital Modulation Capabilities OptionsFirmware Personality 100 (3GPP W-CDMA)
Timebase Stability OptionOption 1E5 (Improved Timebase Aging Rate)
External I/Q Input OptionOption 007
Included WarrantyStandard 1-year warranty

RF Output Performance

ParameterValue
RF Output Level Flatness±0.5 dB (250 kHz to 3 GHz, CW, typically -10 dBm)

Reference

ParameterValue
External Reference Input/Output Impedance50 Ohm
External Reference Input/Output Connector TypeBNC

Interfaces

ParameterValue
LAN Interface Standard10BaseT Ethernet (Option 007 dependent)
GPIB Connector Type24-pin D-sub

I/Q Baseband Output

ParameterValue
I/Q Data Output Connectors4 x BNC (I, -I, Q, -Q; Option 005 dependent)
I/Q Data Output Impedance50 Ohm (Option 005 dependent)
I/Q Data Output Level0.5 Vpk (into 50 Ohm, Option 005 dependent)

RF Performance

ParameterValue
Amplitude Settling Time (< 10 dB step)< 5 ms to within 0.05 dB
RF Leakage< -80 dBm (1 m from case)

Connectivity & Control

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface StandardIEEE 488.2
LAN Interface ProtocolsSCPI, VXI-11, Sockets
Front Panel USB Ports1 x USB Type A Host
Rear Panel USB Ports1 x USB Type A Host, 1 x USB Type B Device

Environmental

ParameterValue
Non-Operating VibrationRandom 5-500 Hz, 0.3 Grms
Operating & Non-Operating Shock30 G for 11 ms, half-sine pulse

Technology

RF Signal Generator

Applications

Wireless Communications Development, Manufacturing Test, Troubleshooting, RF Component Testing