The Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Generator operates from 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz and delivers complex RF signal generation for wireless device testing and RF component characterization. Built on software-defined radio architecture with a 500 MHz digital signal processor, this instrument provides precise control over signal parameters with modulation bandwidth exceeding 30 MHz. The 2810 pairs directly with the Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer to enable comprehensive RF testing workflows.
## Technical Specifications
• **Frequency Range:** 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz
• **Modulation Bandwidth:** >30 MHz
• **Amplitude Range:** −120 dBm to +30 dBm
• **Channel Power Accuracy:** ±0.6 dB (modulated mobile phone signals)
• **Reference Output:** 10 MHz, +7 dBm ±3 dB (characteristic)
• **Impedance:** 50 Ω (characteristic)
• **Resolution Bandwidth:** Narrow bandwidths supported across wide frequency spans; 200 MHz span with 100 Hz resolution achievable in ~15 seconds
• **Sweep Time:** 15-second sweep displaying 200 MHz spectrum at 100 Hz resolution bandwidth
## Key Features
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE, cdma2000 1xRTT, and WCDMA signal analysis personalities
• cdma2000 Reverse Link analysis: 1.23 MHz spread spectrum with channel power, frequency error, rho, adjacent channel power, code domain power, occupied bandwidth, and spurious emissions measurements
• WCDMA Uplink analysis: EVM and peak code domain error on 3.84 MHz WCDMA transmitter signals
• IEEE-488 (GPIB), USB, and LAN interfaces with LXI-C compliance
• High data transfer rates via USB and LAN
• Compact 3U half-rack form factor with optional bumpers and handle for bench-top configurations
• Intuitive LCD graphical user interface
## Typical Applications
Accelerated production testing, R&D signal development, wireless device characterization, and RF component validation across 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz bands.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed to integrate with the Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer and Model 2910 RF Vector Signal Generator in multi-instrument test systems.
