Keysight N9915BU/356 Noise Figure Option
Keysight N9915BU/356 verifies and characterizes device noise figure using Y-Factor technique with five measurement types and customizable uncertainty parameters.
Product details
| Model | N9915BU/356 |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Analyzer Options & Accessories |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight N9915BU/356 Noise Figure Option uses the Y-Factor technique to accurately verify and characterize the noise figure (NF) of devices under test. This option provides comprehensive noise measurement capabilities with multiple measurement types, flexible setup configurations, and customizable uncertainty analysis for precision RF and microwave component characterization.
Measurement Types
- Noise Figure (NF)
- Noise Factor
- Gain
- Noise Temperature
- Y-Factor
Setup Types
- Noise Source configuration
- Device Under Test (DUT) setup
- Integration parameters
- Uncertainty analysis
Pre-configured DUT Profiles
- Amplifier
- Downconverter
- Upconverter
- Multi-Stage Converter
Customizable Uncertainty Parameters
- Jitter uncertainty
- ENR (Excess Noise Ratio) uncertainty
- Mismatch uncertainty
- User calibration uncertainty
- Uncertainty visualization and analysis
Requirements
Option 356 requires Spectrum Analyzer Mode (Option 233 on combination models), internal preamplifier (Option 235), DC bias variable voltage source (Option 309), and CPU2 processor. An external noise source is also required; FieldFox supports Keysight noise source models 346A/B/C/K40/K01. An external preamplifier such as Keysight models U7227A/C/F or U7228A/C/F is recommended to improve measurement accuracy. The accessory cable N9910X-713 (BNC to SMB) is required for DC bias connections to the noise source.
Specifications
| Series | FieldFox Series |
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Keysight N9915BU/356 Noise Figure Option