The Keysight (Agilent) ESA Series of spectrum analyzers comprises highly versatile, portable test instruments offering a wide frequency coverage and configurable options for laboratory, manufacturing, and field environments. The series features ESA-E performance analyzers and ESA-L basic analyzers, including models such as E4401B, E4402B, E4404B, E4405B, and E4407B.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, RS-232, Parallel (standard or option dependent) |
| Display | 6.6 in (168 mm) color TFT LCD |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V AC (47 to 440 Hz), 195 to 250 V AC (47 to 66 Hz), maximum 260 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 373 mm × 222 mm × 409 mm |
| Weight | 12.0 kg to 17.1 kg (model and configuration dependent) |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz (E4401B / E4403B), 3.0 GHz (E4402B / E4408B), 6.7 GHz (E4404B), 13.2 GHz (E4405B), 26.5 GHz (E4407B) |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 100 Hz to maximum frequency of model |
| Internal Reference Frequency Accuracy | ±2 × 10^-6 per year (standard), ±1 × 10^-7 per year (with Option 1D5) |
| Reference Frequency Temperature Stability | ±1 × 10^-6 (standard), ±1 × 10^-8 (with Option 1D5) |
| Phase Noise at 10 kHz Offset | ≤ -101 dBc/Hz (ESA-E, 1 GHz carrier), ≤ -90 dBc/Hz (ESA-L, 1 GHz carrier) |
| Phase Noise at 100 kHz Offset | ≤ -113 dBc/Hz (ESA-E, 1 GHz carrier), ≤ -105 dBc/Hz (ESA-L, 1 GHz carrier) |
| Phase Noise at 1 MHz Offset | ≤ -125 dBc/Hz (ESA-E, 1 GHz carrier), ≤ -115 dBc/Hz (ESA-L, 1 GHz carrier) |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 10 Hz to 5 MHz (standard ESA-E), 1 Hz to 5 MHz (with Option 1DR on ESA-E), 1 kHz to 5 MHz (ESA-L) |
| RBW Steps | 1-3-10 sequence |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 5 MHz (ESA-E), 30 Hz to 3 MHz (ESA-L) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (AC) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (DC) | 0 V (dc-coupled), 100 V (ac-coupled, E4401B and E4411B) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 75 dB in 5 dB steps |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) - Preamplifier Off | -135 dBm (typical -141 dBm) at 1 GHz with 10 Hz RBW (ESA-E) |
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) - Preamplifier On | -150 dBm (typical -154 dBm) at 1 GHz with Option 1DS (ESA-E) |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.54 dB at 50 MHz reference frequency (ESA-E) |
| Scale Fidelity | ±0.4 dB over 0 to -85 dB range (ESA-E with Option 1D5/1DR) |
Sweep and Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 1 ms to 4000 s (ESA-E), 4 ms to 4000 s (ESA-L) |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 4000 s (ESA-E), 4 ms to 4000 s (ESA-L) |
Measurement Modes and Suites
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Measurement Functions | Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Harmonic Distortion, Spectrum Emission Mask |
Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type-N female (50 ohm) standard (APC 3.5 mm male standard on E4407B; Type-N female on E4407B with Option 0C6) |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 ohms (standard), 75 ohms (Option 1DP for E4401B / E4403B) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
System and User Interface
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 640 x 480 VGA |
| External Storage Support | 3.5-inch 1.44 MB DOS-format floppy disk drive |
| Command Language Compatibility | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Physical and Power Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Frequency Range | 47 to 440 Hz (90 to 132 V AC), 47 to 66 Hz (195 to 250 V AC) |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes (for frequency reference stability), 45 minutes (for full accuracy specifications) |
| Weight (E4401B) | 12.0 kg |
| Weight (E4407B) | 17.1 kg |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +75 °C |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
Available Options and Hardware Configurations
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 1D5 | High stability frequency reference (OCXO) |
| Option 1DR | Narrow resolution bandwidths down to 1 Hz (ESA-E) |
| Option 1DS | 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz internal preamplifier |
| Option 1DN | 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz tracking generator (50 ohm) |
| Option 1DQ | 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz tracking generator (50 ohm) |
| Option 1DP | 75 ohm RF input impedance (E4401B / E4403B) |
| Option B72 | Expansion memory (16 MB SDRAM) |
| Option B7D | Digital demodulation hardware |
| Option AYX | Fast digitizer |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m |
| Non-Operating Altitude | Up to 15,240 m |
| Relative Humidity | 95% RH non-condensing (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Environmental Compliance | Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option A4H | GPIB and Parallel interfaces |
| Option 1D6 | Time-gated spectrum analysis |
| Option 226 | Phase Noise measurement personality |
| Option 219 | Noise Figure measurement personality |
| Option 228 | Distance-to-fault measurement personality |
| Option 1CP | Rackmount kit |
| Option 1A7 | ISO 17025 compliant calibration |
| Option UK6 | Commercial Calibration Certificate with Test Data |
| Option 1D7 | 50 to 75 Ohm Matching Pad |
| Option B7E | RF Communications Hardware |
| Option 215 | External Source Control |
| Option 225 | Bluetooth Measurement Personality |
| Option 227 | Bluetooth Premium Measurement Personality |
| Option 229 | Modulation Analysis Measurement Personality |
| Option A5D | 12 VDC Power Cable |
| Option 1AX | RS-232 and Parallel Interface |
Receiver & Dynamic Range
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 dB Gain Compression | 0 dBm @ >= 10 MHz (at input mixer) |
| Third-Order Intermodulation (TOI) | +11 dBm (typical, 100 MHz to 3.0 GHz, E4402B/E4407B) |
| Second Harmonic Distortion (SHI) | +40 dBm (typical, 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz, E4402B/E4407B) |
Sweep & Traces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Peak, Negative Peak, Sample, RMS, Average, Quasi-Peak (option dependent) |
| Number of Sweep Points | 401 |
| Log Display Scale | 0.1 to 20 dB/division |
| Linear Display Scale | 10 divisions |
| Amplitude Units | dBm, dBmV, dBµV, V, W, A |
Technology
Superheterodyne Spectrum Analyzer
Applications
RF and Microwave Spectrum Analysis