The Keysight (Agilent/HP) E4437B is a 4 GHz digital RF signal generator from the ESG-DP series. It is designed to offer high spectral purity and versatile analog and digital modulation capabilities. It features an optional dual arbitrary waveform generator or real-time I/Q baseband generator, supporting custom digital modulation and standard communication protocols for R&D and manufacturing applications.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 250 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 4 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Power Range | -136 dBm to +13 dBm (typical, frequency dependent) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase, Pulse, I/Q, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List (Frequency and Power) |
| AM Depth | 0 to 100% |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz (Internal) |
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS-232 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 x 133 x 432 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 4 GHz |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Front Panel & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | Type-N (female) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (output <= +4 dBm) |
| Non-harmonics (Spurious) | <-65 dBc (250 kHz to 1 GHz, offset >250 Hz) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.5 dB (250 kHz to 1 GHz, level >-127 dBm) |
| RF Output VSWR | < 1.5:1 (typical, < -2 dBm) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 71 °C |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 200 W (maximum) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Input Frequencies | 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz |
Physical & Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rack Height | 3U |
Technology
RF / Microwave
Applications
Research and development, manufacturing, and communications testing