Keysight N9916BU/356 Noise Figure Option

Overview

The N9916BU/356 Noise Figure Option uses the Y-Factor technique to accurately verify and characterize the noise figure of devices. This measurement option supports a wide range of device types including amplifiers, downconverters, upconverters, and multi-stage converters, with customizable uncertainty contribution values for each measurement.

Key Features

• Five measurement types: Noise Figure, Noise Factor, Gain, Noise Temperature, and Y-Factor
• Four measurement setup types: Noise Source, DUT, Integration, and Uncertainty
• Four pre-configured DUT measurement types for common device classes
• Customizable uncertainty contribution values including jitter, ENR, mismatch, and user calibration uncertainty
• Support for external preamplifiers and noise sources

Applications

• Characterization of low-noise amplifiers and RF components
• Downconverter and upconverter performance validation
• Multi-stage converter noise analysis
• Pre-amplifier selection and optimization