Agilent E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator (250 kHz - 6 GHz)

Agilent E4438C ESG is designed to generate high-quality test signals in the frequency range of 250 kHz to 6 GHz. It combines excellent RF performance with advanced baseband signal generation capabilities, making it an ideal tool for testing both analog and digital communication systems.

Main Specifications:

• Frequency Range: 250 kHz – 6 GHz
• Output Power: up to +17 dBm
• Modulation Bandwidth: up to 160 MHz
• Modulation Types:
  • Analog: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation
  • Digital: ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, as well as custom I/Q schemes
• Built-in Baseband Generator:
  • Arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q mode
  • Playback memory: 64 MSa
  • Storage memory: 1 GSa
• Connectivity Interfaces: 10BaseT LAN and GPIB

Technical Description:

1. Performance and Accuracy:

• High-precision frequency generation with a 0.01 Hz step
• Phase noise: -133 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz carrier and 20 kHz offset
• Built-in correction capabilities to minimize distortions
• Ability to set frequency-dependent power levels

2. Signal Configuration Flexibility:

• Support for communication standards, including WLAN, WiMAX™, W-CDMA, cdma2000™, GSM, DVB
• Capability to create multi-tone signals and test sequences
• Extensive amplitude and phase modulation settings

3. Complex I/Q Signal Generation:

• Support for 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, and custom formats
• Flexible bandwidth and timing parameter adjustments
• Real-time mode for streaming signals

4. Testing and Analysis Tools:

• Digital I/O functions, gating, and real-time signal streaming
• Support for step and list frequency and power sweep

Additional Options and Features:

• Expandable memory for custom waveforms
• Support for an external reference oscillator for higher accuracy
• Automation tools for remote testing and control