Keysight Technologies introduce new Compact Signal Generators, the AP500xA Series
Introducing the new Keysight AP500xA RF/µW Analogue Signal Generator
Keysight Technologies' compact and portable AP500xA Series RF analogue signal generators enable you to characterise, and fully stress test your wireless devices. Test devices up to 26 GHz quickly and confidently with exceptional output power range, low phase noise, and fast switching speed.
- Characterise devices thoroughly with up to +23 dBm output power and -130 dBc / Hz phase noise
- Accelerate testing rapid switching speeds down to 20 μs
- Generate a stabilised low-phase noise signal with micro-Hz resolution with an oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO)
- Enhance testing with sweep, trigger functions, and user-programmable external reference frequency
- Upgrade your signal generator to a higher frequency or add more capabilities via a license key
- Operate easily with optimised user interface, including LCD touch screen and remote desktop software
What is the AP500xA?
Portable, Pure Signal Source for RF Characterisation
- Compact and portable RF and µW analog signal generators (≤ 2.5 kg/6 lbs)
- Best-in-class output power range
- Best-in-class phase noise signals (10 to 20 dB lower) with micro-Hz frequency resolution
- Best-in-class frequency switching speed (25x faster)
- SW License Upgrades: frequency, power range
- Analogue modulations included as standard
AP5001A
Analogue Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 6.1 GHz
Frequency: 6.1 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): 20 µs
Harmonics @1 GHz: -30 dBc
Output Power @1 GHz: +17 dBm
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset): -130 dBc/Hz
AP5002A
Analogue Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 26 GHz
Frequency: 26 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): 200 µs
Harmonics @1 GHz: -30 dBc
Output Power @1 GHz: +23 dBm
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset): -130 dBc/Hz
Choose the right signal generator with superior power, signal purity, and speed
Keysight Technologies offers the widest selection of signal generators from baseband to 67 GHz, with frequency extensions to 1.1 THz.
From basic to advanced functionality, each signal generator delivers benchmark performance in its class to address the requirements in design and manufacture of radio transceivers and their components; and applications ranging from low-frequency navigation signals, through cellular mobile radio, to millimeter wave radar, and satellite systems. Each offers synthesised frequency accuracy and stability, excellent calibrated level accuracy, and remote programmability.
Keysight's general-purpose portable analogue signal generators are versatile and offer the ability to:
- Test devices up to 26 GHz
- Characterise devices thoroughly with up to +23 dBm output power and -130 dBc/Hz phase noise
- Accelerate testing with 20 µs rapid switching speed
If you'd like to learn more about Signal Generators, read Keysight's Essential Signal Generator Guide:
Keysight's portable RF analogue signal generators deliver outstanding power range, spectral purity, and switching speed, all in a compact size that fits easily on any bench and can easily be moved around the lab.
Watch this video to gain insights into key capabilities and specifications and learn how to use the instrument effectively.
Address Your Challenges In RF/µW Characterisation
Amplifier Testing
Challenge:
Easy and efficient characterisation and performance verification of amplifiers, without compromising product quality
Solution:
- -120 dBm best-in-class output power range;
- Up to 26 GHz frequency provides best power and frequency coverage;
- Flexible AM/FM/PM and pulse modulation capabilities
Aerospace and Defence
Challenge:
Verifying radar performance under the influence of one or multiple nearby jammers or “blockers” with larger amplitude under a variety of conditions
Solution:
- +23 dBm best-in-class output power;
- Up to 26 GHz frequency provides best power and frequency coverage;
- Best-in-class frequency switching speed (25x faster) quickly covers a range of frequencies/amplitudes
Mixer Testing
Challenge:
Designing / verifying / manufacturing mixers using signals with excellent spectral purity on an affordable basis
Solution:
- -130 dBc/Hz best-in-class phase noise
- High performance OCXO, and excellent harmonics/non-harmonics performance ensures discerning signals generated by DUT
Wireless
Challenge:
Rapid and reliable automated testing of the receiver subsystems (cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Solution:
A versatile tool with up to 26 GHz coverage, -120 to +23 dBm power range, best-in-class frequency switching speed (25x faster), and AM/FM/PM/Pulse modulation to characterize DUT, with reliable Keysight quality and services
Digital Design
Challenge:
Reliable and flexible clock signals with outstanding signal purity for high-speed analogue-to-digital converters (ADC) testing
Solution:
A signal generator up to 26 GHz with -130 dBc/Hz best-in-class phase noise and high performance OCXO unveils the true performance of the DUT.
For detailed information on the new Keysight AP500xA Signal Generators,
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