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

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency250 kHz
Maximum Frequency4 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.01 Hz

Output

ParameterValue
Output Power Range-136 dBm to +13 dBm (typical, frequency dependent)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase, Pulse, I/Q, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM
Sweep ModesStep, List (Frequency and Power)
AM Depth0 to 100%

General

ParameterValue
Reference Oscillator10 MHz (Internal)
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232

Physical

ParameterValue
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 x 133 x 432

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range250 kHz to 4 GHz
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω

Front Panel & Interfaces

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorType-N (female)

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics<-30 dBc (output <= +4 dBm)
Non-harmonics (Spurious)<-65 dBc (250 kHz to 1 GHz, offset >250 Hz)

Performance

ParameterValue
Amplitude Accuracy±0.5 dB (250 kHz to 1 GHz, level >-127 dBm)
RF Output VSWR< 1.5:1 (typical, < -2 dBm)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C
Storage Temperature-40 °C to 71 °C

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption200 W (maximum)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
External Reference Input Frequencies1, 2, 5, 10 MHz

Physical & Environmental

ParameterValue
Rack Height3U

Technology

RF / Microwave

Applications

Research and development, manufacturing, and communications testing