Keysight E4438C Vector Signal Generator

Overview

The Keysight E4438C is a vector signal generator that combines outstanding RF performance with sophisticated baseband generation for delivering calibrated test signals at baseband, IF, and RF frequencies up to 6 GHz. Its modular architecture enables flexible configuration to meet diverse test requirements, from simple distortion testing to advanced transceiver design verification and high-volume manufacturing.

Key Features

• Frequency range: 250 kHz to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 GHz (selectable option)
• Output power: +17 dBm
• Phase noise: <-134 dBc at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (typical)
• Modulation types: AM, FM, phase, pulse, ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
• Step and list sweep for frequency and power
• 80 MHz dual mode internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q
• 64 MSa waveform playback memory and 1 GSa storage memory
• Signal creation: LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX, WLAN, DVB-H, GPS/GNSS via Signal Studio
• Interfaces: 10BaseT LAN and GPIB
• SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
• Backwards compatible with ESG, PSG, and 8648 signal generators

Applications

• Wireless communications system testing
• Baseband signal generation and verification
• Transceiver design and validation
• High-volume manufacturing test
• Digital and analog modulation testing
• Multi-channel baseband generation with optional modules