Keysight N9917BU/356 Noise Figure Option

Overview

The N9917BU/356 Noise Figure Option for the Keysight FieldFox handheld analyzer enables accurate verification and characterization of noise figure in RF and microwave devices. Using the Y-Factor technique, it supports comprehensive noise figure analysis with five measurement types and four pre-configured DUT measurement configurations.

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: Amplifier, Downconverter, Upconverter, and Multi-Stage Converter
• Customizable uncertainty contribution values including jitter, ENR, mismatch, and user calibration uncertainty
• Requires Spectrum Analyzer mode (Option 233), internal preamplifier (Option 235), and DC bias variable voltage source (Option 309)

Applications

• Noise figure characterization for amplifier designs and testing
• Receiver noise performance verification
• Down-converter and up-converter evaluation
• Multi-stage converter analysis