The Keysight E4436B ESG-DP Series Digital RF Signal Generator delivers precision signal simulation across 250 kHz to 3 GHz for R&D, manufacturing, and service environments. This instrument combines high-performance digital and analog modulation with expandable architecture, enabling comprehensive testing of wireless communication systems and proprietary protocols.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution
• Frequency range: 250 kHz to 3 GHz
• Frequency resolution: 10.0 mHz
Output Power
• Power range: +10 dBm to −136 dBm
Modulation
• Digital modulation: >15 variations of FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM; optional personalities for cdmaOne (UN5), cdma2000 (101), 3GPP W-CDMA (200), EDGE (202), and 1xEV-DO (404)
• Analog modulation: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation, wideband FM and ΦM
• Modulation bandwidth: up to 35 MHz RF
Arbitrary Waveform Generation (Optional)
• Dual arbitrary waveform generator with 40 MHz sample rate
• I/Q resolution: 14-bit
• Memory: 1 Msample (4 MB) playback and storage
Phase Noise & Spectral Purity
• Phase noise: −135 dBc (1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset)
• Enhanced spectral purity characteristic of ESG-DP series
Sweep Capabilities
• Step sweep modes for frequency, power, and list operations
– Key Features
• Expandable architecture with broad frequency coverage
• Electronic or mechanical attenuator selection
• Superior level accuracy with excellent modulation stability
• Built-in function generator
• Broadband analog I/Q inputs with adjustment and internal calibration
• Coherent carrier output
• Lightweight, rack-mountable design
• 2-year calibration cycle
Optional Enhancements
• Real-time 3GPP W-CDMA, cdma2000, and EDGE personalities
• Internal bit-error-rate analyzer
• Versatile timeslot, data, and burst generation
• Adjustable symbol rates, filter factors, and burst shape
• Low phase noise option (H10)
• ACP performance improvement (H99)
• High power with mechanical attenuator (UNB)
– Typical Applications
Wireless communication system evaluation, CDMA and W-CDMA testing, EDGE and 1xEV-DO protocol validation, custom digital modulation development, and multi-carrier signal simulation.
– Connectivity
GPIB and RS-232 interfaces enable remote instrument control and integration into automated test systems.
