The Keysight E5052A Signal Source Analyzer delivers phase noise, frequency, power, DC current, spectrum, and transient measurements in a single instrument. Operating from 10 MHz to 7 GHz (expandable to 26.5 GHz or 110 GHz with external down converters), it characterizes RF and microwave signal sources including synthesizers, VCOs, and clocks across communication systems and radar applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage & Measurement Range
• Base frequency range: 10 MHz to 7 GHz
• Extended range with external down converters: to 26.5 GHz or 110 GHz
• Phase noise offset frequencies: 1 Hz to 40 MHz (standard); Option E5052A-011 extends lower limit to 10 Hz
• Phase noise sensitivity: Better than -178 dBc/Hz
• Transient frequency resolution: 5 Hz to 7 kHz (Heterodyne mode)
• Frequency transient range: 1.6 to 25.6 MHz (Heterodyne mode)
Phase Noise Measurement
• Two-channel cross-correlation technique reduces noise floor independent of reference source
• Correlation capability: 1 to 10,000 correlations (standard)
• Accuracy: ±4 dB (1–100 Hz offset), ±4 dB (100 Hz–1 kHz), ±2 dB (1 kHz–1 MHz), ±3 dB (1 MHz–40 MHz)
• Spurious level: Typically 65 dBc at offsets greater than 1 kHz
• Built-in LO phase noise optimization for close-in ( 150 kHz) measurements
Transient Analysis
• Time resolution: 10 nanoseconds to 160 microseconds
• Measured parameters: Frequency, phase, and power versus time
• Direct mode pretrigger: Up to 4.8 GHz maximum, ±80% time span or ±1 second
DC Current & Voltage Measurement
• Control voltage/current: -15 to +35 VDC, 20 mA max
• DUT power: 0 to +16 VDC, 80 mA max
– Key Features
• Available in Benchtop, Plug-In (1/1EE), and Rackmount (1/1CM / 1CP) configurations
• Windows-based graphical interface with hard key, touchscreen, and mouse control
• Real-time spectrum monitoring
• Internal 10 GB minimum hard drive for states and trace data
• CSV trace export; LAN and USB (USBTMC) file sharing to external Windows PC
– Typical Applications
• Synthesizer and VCO characterization and optimization
• Clock source phase noise analysis
• Communication system signal source evaluation
• Radar system source qualification
