The Agilent/Keysight E4436B is a 3 GHz ESG-DP series digital RF signal generator that combines high spectral purity with comprehensive analog and digital modulation capabilities. Designed for R&D, manufacturing, and troubleshooting, the E4436B provides robust digital modulation capabilities, a dual arbitrary waveform generator, real-time I/Q baseband processing, and extensive format support including Bluetooth, cdma2000, GSM/EDGE, and W-CDMA.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 250 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +13 dBm (Standard) |
| Output Power Range | +13 dBm to -136 dBm (Standard) |
| Phase Noise | <-134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (Typical) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase, Pulse, Custom Digital (FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM) |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List (Frequency and Power) |
| External I/Q Input Bandwidth | 10 MHz (1 dB) |
| Internal Modulation Waveforms | Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Noise |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz |
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 254 VAC (50/60 Hz); 90 to 132 VAC (400 Hz) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 × 133 × 432 |
| Weight | 16.5 |
Vector / Digital Modulation (I/Q)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband Generator Capability | Optional dual arbitrary waveform generator and/or real-time I/Q baseband generator |
| Baseband Generator Sample Rate | 40 MHz |
| Baseband Generator DAC Resolution | 14-bit |
| Baseband Generator Memory (Playback) | 1 Msample (4 MB) |
| Custom Digital Modulation Variants | >15 variations of FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM |
| Supported Firmware Personalities | 3GPP W-CDMA, cdma2000, IS-95-A, GSM/EDGE (Option Dependent) |
| Supported Software Personalities | Bluetooth, 1xEV-DO (Signal Studio Option Dependent) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Power Resolution | 0.02 dB |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω (Nominal) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | Type-N (female) |
General and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 55 °C |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics (Output ≤ +4 dBm) | <-30 dBc |
| Sub-harmonics (> 1 GHz) | <-40 dBc |
| Non-harmonics (> 10 kHz offset, ≤ 1 GHz) | <-65 dBc |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reverse Power Protection (RF) | 50 W |
| Reverse Power Protection (DC) | 50 VDC |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Power Consumption | 200 W |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +71 °C |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| High Stability Timebase Option | Option 1E5 |
| High Performance Pulse Modulation Option | Option 1E6 |
| Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) Option | Option UN7 |
| Real-Time I/Q Baseband Generator Option | Option UN8 |
| Dual Arbitrary Waveform Generator Option | Option UND |
| High Output Power Option (with mechanical attenuator) | Option UNB |
Reference Oscillator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Aging Rate (Option 1E5) | < ±0.1 ppm/year |
Technology
RF / Microwave
Applications
Signal Generation / Digital Modulation