Keysight/Agilent E4438C Portable ESG RF Signal Generator
Product Overview
The Keysight Agilent E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator combines superior RF performance with sophisticated baseband generation to deliver calibrated test signals at baseband, IF, and RF frequencies up to 6 GHz.
- Internal baseband generator with arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q capabilities
- Ample waveform playback memory and storage capacity
- Wide RF modulation bandwidth for testing complex wireless systems
- Modular architecture for easy configuration and future upgrades
- Adaptable platform for various test applications from simple troubleshooting to advanced transceiver design verification
Technical Specifications
Signal Characteristics
| Frequency Range |
250 kHz to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 GHz |
| Output Power |
+17 dBm |
| Phase Noise |
<-134 dBc at 1 GHz and 20 kHz offset (typical) |
Modulation and Sweep
- AM, FM, ØM, and pulse modulation
- ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
- Step or list frequency and power sweep
Baseband Generation and Signal Creation
- 80 MHz dual mode internal baseband generator: arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q
- 64 MSa playback memory and 1 GSa storage
- Create reference signals: LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX™, WLAN, DVB-H, GPS, MATLAB and more via Signal Studio
- Multi-channel baseband generation with N5102A Digital I/O
- MIMO fading and RF to RF fading with PXB Baseband Generator and Channel Emulator
Automation and Communication Interface
- 10BaseT LAN and GPIB interfaces
- SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
- Backwards compatible with ESG, PSG and 8648 signal generators
Available Options
| Option Code |
Description |
| 001 |
Internal Base Band Generator w/1 MRAM updated to 601 |
| 002 |
Internal Base Band Generator w/ 32 MRAM updated to 602 |
| 003 |
Enables ESG digital output connectivity with N5102A |
| 004 |
Enables ESG digital input connectivity with N5102A |
| 005 |
Hard Drive 6 Gbyte |
| 0BV |
Service Documentation, Component Level |
| 0BW |
Service Documentation, Assembly Level |
| 1A7 |
ESG-C Series ISO 17025 compliant calibration with test data |
| 501-506 |
Frequency range options (1 GHz to 6 GHz) |
| 601-602 |
Internal baseband generator memory options |
Complete options list available in product documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you ship orders to Canada or Australia?
Yes, we can. We send orders worldwide.
What delivery method do you use and what is the delivery time?
We can ship by EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS, TNT with tracking number. Usual delivery time is 4-7 workdays.
What is your payment term?
100% T/T payment before shipment.
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