The Keysight E4438C ESG vector signal generator combines outstanding RF performance and sophisticated baseband generation to deliver calibrated test signals at baseband, IF, and RF frequencies up to 6 GHz. Offering an internal baseband generator with arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q capabilities, ample waveform playback and storage memory, and a wide RF modulation bandwidth, the E4438C ESG is equipped to test today's complex wireless systems and their components.
The E4438C ESG is an adaptable platform with optional capabilities to customize the instrument for baseband and RF test applications ranging from simple distortion test and general purpose troubleshooting to baseband coding algorithm development, advanced transceiver design verification, and high volume manufacturing. Its modular architecture makes it easy to configure the instrument with the level of performance and signal creation capability you need today with the option to upgrade in the future.
Specifications
Signal Characteristics
- 250 kHz to 1, 2, 3,4, or 6 GHz
- +17 dBm output power
- <-134 dBc phase noise at 1 GHz and 20 kHz offset typical
Modulation and Sweep
- AM, FM, M, and pulse
- ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
- Step, or list, frequency and power
Baseband Generation and Signal Creation
- 80 MHz dual mode internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q
- 64 MSa playback memory and 1 GSa storage
- Create reference signals: LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX, WLAN, DVB-H, GPS, MATLAB and more - Signal Studio
- Multi-channel baseband generation with N5102A Digital I/O, MIMO fading and RF to RF fading with PXB Baseband Generator and Channel Emulator
Automation and Communication Interface
- 10BaseT LAN and GPIB
- SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
- Backwards compatible with ESG, PSG and 8648 signal generators
Options:
003 = Enables ESG digital output connectivity with N5102A
004 = Enables ESG digital input connectivity with N5102A
005 = Hard Drive 6 Gbyte
1A7 = ESG-C Series ISO 17025 compliant calibration with test data
1CM = Rack mount without handle
1CN = Handle kit
1CP = Rackmount kit with front handles
1E5 = High-stability time-base
1EM = Moves all front panel connectors to rear panel
400 = WCDMA 3GPP (FDD) personalities
401 = CDMA2000 and IS-95-A personalities
402 = TDMA personalities (GSM, EDGE, NADC, PDC, PHS, DECT, TETRA)
403 = Calibrated noise personalities
407 = Signal Studio for S-DMB
409 = GPS personality
419 = Signal Studio for 3GPP W-CDMA HSPA
422 = Scenario generator for GPS personality
501 = Frequency Range, 250kHz to 1 GHz
502 = Frequency Range, 250kHz to 2 GHz
503 = Frequency Range, 250kHz to 3 GHz
504 = Frequency Range, 250kHz to 4 GHz
506 = Requires enhanced phase noise (UNJ), 250kHz to 6GHz
601 = Internal baseband generator, 8 Msa memory with digital bus capability
602 = Internal baseband generator, 64 Msa memory with digital bus capability
A6J = ESG-C Series ANSI Z540 compliant calibration with test data
SP1 = Provides jitter injection for signal studio software
SP2 = Provides dynamic sequencing capability in the E4438C
UK6 = Commercial calibration certificate with test data
UN7 = Internal Bit Error Rate analyzer
UNB = High output power with mechanical attenuator
UNJ = Enhanced phase noise performance
