The Agilent/Keysight E4411B ESA-L series spectrum analyzer delivers general-purpose RF signal analysis from 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz. Built for benchtop, manufacturing, and field environments, this instrument combines lab-grade measurement accuracy with portable ruggedness. An optional tracking generator, variable resolution bandwidth settings, and comprehensive marker functions address diverse testing scenarios. The color display and optional battery extend usability beyond the lab.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 1.5 GHz
Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.4 dB or 1.1 dB overall
Sensitivity: −166 dBm noise floor
Phase Noise: −101 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset; −122 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
Third-Order Intermodulation (TOI): +16 dBm or +7.5 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression: Maximum input signal amplitude ≤ reference level +10 dB for resolution bandwidths 1 kHz to 30 kHz
Resolution Bandwidth: 100 Hz to 5 MHz standard; optional narrow RBW from 100 Hz to 1,500 Hz or 100 Hz to 300 Hz available
Input Port Impedance: 50 Ω or 75 Ω standard
10 MHz Reference Input: BNC female connector, 50 Ω nominal
Warm-up Time: 5 minutes to guaranteed accuracy
– Key Features
• Tracking generator (optional): 50 Ω (option 1DN) or 75 Ω (option 1DQ)
• PowerSuite one-button RF power measurements included standard
• Large high-resolution color display with upgrade path (option 049)
• RF preamplifier option (1DS) improves sensitivity by approximately 16 dB
• SCPI programming and IVI COM driver support
• Optional battery for extended field operation
– Typical Applications
• General RF signal characterization and troubleshooting
• Manufacturing and field-service measurements
• Benchtop signal analysis across low-frequency and microwave bands
– Compatibility & Integration
8590 series code compatibility available as measurement application. Serial, parallel, GPIB, and IF/sweep port interfaces supported via options. Rackmount kit (option 1CP) and BenchLink web remote control software (E4411B-230) extend deployment flexibility.
