Keysight Agilent E4448A RF Spectrum Analyzer 3Hz-50GHz Practical

The Agilent E4448A PSA high-performance spectrum analyzer measures and monitors complex RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave signals up to 50 GHz. With optional external mixing, the frequency coverage expands to 110 GHz with the Agilent external mixer, and to 325 GHz with other vendors'' mixers. Agilent external mixer offerings.

• Frequency Range: The E4448A typically covers a wide frequency range, from a few Hz to 50 GHz or higher, depending on the model and options chosen. This broad frequency coverage makes it suitable for a wide range of RF and microwave measurement tasks.

• Frequency Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): It offers selectable RBW options, allowing users to adjust the resolution bandwidth according to their measurement requirements. This feature enables fine frequency resolution for detailed spectral analysis.

• Dynamic Range: The spectrum analyzer provides a high dynamic range, allowing it to capture and analyze both weak and strong signals accurately. This capability is essential for detecting and characterizing signals in various environments.

• Sensitivity: It offers excellent sensitivity, enabling the detection and analysis of low-level signals with high accuracy. This sensitivity is crucial for applications where the signals of interest are weak or buried in noise.

• Measurement Speed: The E4448A is known for its fast measurement speed, allowing users to quickly capture and analyze signals in real-time. This rapid measurement capability is beneficial for applications requiring quick signal analysis and troubleshooting.

• Display and User Interface: It features a high-resolution display and an intuitive user interface, making it easy for users to navigate menus, configure settings, and interpret measurement results. The user-friendly interface enhances productivity and reduces the learning curve for new users.

• Advanced Analysis Capabilities: The spectrum analyzer may include advanced analysis functions such as channel power, adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR), occupied bandwidth (OBW), and phase noise measurements. These capabilities enable in-depth signal characterization and modulation analysis.

• Remote Control and Connectivity: It supports remote control via various interfaces such as LAN (Local Area Network), USB (Universal Serial Bus), and GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus). This remote control capability allows for easy integration into automated test systems and remote operation.

• Options and Accessories: The E4448A may offer a range of options and accessories to expand its functionality, such as preamplifiers, tracking generators, and software packages for specific measurement applications.

Overall, the Keysight Agilent E4448A spectrum analyzer is a versatile and high-performance instrument suitable for a wide range of RF and microwave measurement tasks, including research, development, manufacturing, and maintenance in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and wireless communications.

Migration from PSA to PXA:

The PXA N9030A, Agilent’s next-generation high-performance signal analyzer, combines the PSA’s technical excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, making it a logical form-fit-functional replacement for the PSA. The new PXA N9030A offers greater performance, wider analysis bandwidth, and more powerful connectivity.
 

Performance

• +/-0.19 dB absolute amplitude accuracy
• -154 dBm displayed average noise level (DANL)
• -118 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset
• 81 dB W-CDMA ACLR dynamic range

Analysis Bandwidth

• 10 MHz analysis bandwidth (Option B7J for the Basic mode)
• Optional 40 or 80 MHz analysis bandwidth to capture and measure complex signals. View the demo
• -78 dB (nominal) third order intermodulation for 40 or 80 MHz analysis bandwidth
• Up to 300 MHz analysis bandwidth for calibrated VSA measurements

Flexibility

• Flexible platform with 16 optional, easy-to-use built-in measurement personalities and hardware options
• Agilent''s PowerSuite one-button power measurements included as standard

List of Options