Agilent HP E4421A Analog RF Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 3000 MHz
The new Agilent ESG-3000A (HP E4421A) analog RF signal generator offers
excellent in-channel performance with superior quality and reliability
-- at an affordable price. The first in a new generation of signal generators,
it provides excellent frequency and level control, and wide modulation
capabilities. It is ideally suited to meet the demanding requirements
of today's receiver test, component test and local oscillator applications.
The innovative design of the new Agilent ESG-3000A (HP E4421A) provides
a flexible architecture that can be tailored to meet the changing demands
of evolving markets. Lower initial cost, high reliability and a two-year
calibration cycle, all strive to minimize the cost of ownership. The Agilent
ESG-3000A (HP E4421A) RF signal generator is designed for long-term dependability,
which maximizes production throughput and uptime.
Features
- 250 kHz up to 3 GHz
- Flexible architecture, upgrade paths for options, and digital
- Electronic attenuator for reliability & repeatability
- Superior level accuracy
- Wideband FM and Phase Modulation
- Step sweep (frequency, power and list)
- Built-in function generator
Specifications
Frequency Specifications:
Frequency Range
Agilent ESG-3000A: 250 kHz to 3000 MHz
Resolution:
0.01 Hz
Switching Speed
Modulation On: <45 ms, typical Modulation Off: <35 ms, typical
Accuracy:
Same as timebase
Sweep Modes
Operating modes
Step: frequency & power, and arbitrary list
Dwell Time:
2 ms to 60 sec
Number of Points:
2 to 401
Internal Reference Oscillator
Stability
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Standard (typical)
High Stability (Opt 1E5)
Aging Rate
<±2 ppm/yr <±0.1 ppm/yr or <± 0.0005 ppm/day
after 45 days
Temperature
<±1 ppm <±0.05 ppm, typical (0° to 55° C)
Line Voltage
<±0.1 ppm <±0.002 ppm, typical (+5%, -10%) (+5%, -10%)
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Timebase Reference Output
Frequency: 10 MHz Amplitude: >0.35 Vrms into 50 ohm load
External Reference Input
Frequency: 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz ± typ. 10 ppm Option 1E5: 1 ppm, typical
Amplitude: >0.15 Vrms Input Impedance: 50 ohm
Output
Range
250 kHz to 1000 MHz: +13 to -136 dBm >1000 MHz to 3000 MHz: +10 to
-136 dBm
Resolution
0.02dB
Level Accuracy1 (at 23±5°C)
+7 to -127 dBm
<-127 dBm
250 kHz to 2 GHz:
±0.5 dB±1.5 dB
2 GHz to 3 GHz:
±0.9 dB ±2.5 dB
Attenuator Hold Level Range:
>17 dB
Switching Speed:
<25 ms typical With Power Search Mode: <210 ms typical
Reverse Power Protection:
250 kHz to 2000 MHz: 50 Watts >2000 MHz to 3000 MHz: 25 Watts Max
DC Voltage: 50 V
SWR (typical)
250 kHz to 2000 MHz: <1.4:1 >2000 to 3000 MHz: <1.9:1
Output Impedance:
50 ohms 1Accuracy degrades by 0.02 dB/°C over full temperature
range and by 0.3 dB above + 7 dBm.
Frequency Bands
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Band
Frequency Range
N#
1 250 kHz to <=249.999 MHz 1 2 >249.999 to <=500 MHz 0.5 3
>500 MHz to <=1 GHz 1 4 >1to <=2 GHz 2 5 >2 to 3 GHz
4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Spectral Purity
SSB Phase Noise (typical,at 20 kHz offset)
at 500 MHz: <-120 dBc/Hz at 1000 MHz: <-116 dBc/Hz at 2000 MHz:
<-110 dBc/Hz at 3000 MHz: <-104 dBc/Hz
Residual FM (CWmode, 0.3-3 kHz BW,CCITT, rms):
Phase Noise Mode l: <N x 2 Hz Phase Noise Mode 2: <N x 4 Hz
Harmonics <=+4 dBm outputlevel:
<-30 dBc
Nonharmonics (>3 kHz offset,<+7dBm output level)
250 kHz to 1000 MHz: <-65 dBc >1000 MHz to 2000 MHz: <-59
dBc >2000 MHz: <-53 dBc
Subharmonics
<=1000 MHz: None >1000 MHz: <-40 dBc
Frequency Modulation
Maximum Deviation:
N x 10 MHz
Resolution:
0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater
Deviation Accuracy (1 kHz rate, dev. <N x 100 kHz):
<±(3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz)
Modulation Frequency Response(deviation = 100 kHz)
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Path
Rates
1 dB Bandwidth
3 dB Bandwidth, typical
FM1
dc/20 Hz to 100kHz dc/5 Hz to 10 MHz
FM2
dc/20Hz to 100 kHz dc/5 Hz to 1 MHz ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Distortion (1 kHz rate, THD, dev. = N x 100 kHz):
<1%
Phase Modulation
Maximum Deviation:
N x 90 radians
Resolution:
0.1% of set deviation
Deviation Accuracy (1 kHz rate):
<±(5% of deviation + 0.01 radians)
Modulation Frequency Response
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PM Mode
Maximum
Rates (3 dB BW)
Deviation
PM1
PM2
Normal BW
N x 90 rad dc to 100 kHz dc to 100 kHz
High BW
N x 2 pi rad dc to 1.5 MHz (typ) dc to 1 MHz (typ) N x pi/2 rad
dc to 4 MHz (typ) dc to 0.9 MHz (typ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Distortion (1 kHz rate, THD, dev <N x 90 rad):
<1%
Amplitude Modulation fc>500 kHz
Range (envelope peak <=max specified power):
0 to 100%
Resolution:
0.1%
Rates (3 dB Bandwidth):
dc/10 Hz to 10 kHz
Distortion(1 kHz rate, THD)
30% AM: <1.5% 90% AM: <4%
Accuracy(1 kHz rate):
<±(5% of setting + 1%)
Pulse Modulation
On/Off Ratio
<=3 GHz: >80 dB
Rise/Fall Times:
150 ns, typical
Minimum Width (typical)
ALC On: 2 µs ALC Off: 0.4 µs
Pulse Repetition Frequency (typical)
ALC On: 10 Hz to 250 kHz ALC Off: DC to 1.0 MHz
Level Accuracy (relative to CW):
± 0.5 dB, typical
Internal Pulse Generator (Squarewave only)
Squarewave Rate: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Pulse Period: 16 µs to 30 seconds
Width: 8 µs to 30 seconds Resolution: 4 µs
Internal Modulation Source
Provides FM, PM, and AM Modulation Signals and LF Out
Waveforms:
sine, square, ramp, triangle, pulse, noise
Rate Range
Sine: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz Square, Ramp, Triangle: 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz
Resolution:
0.1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy:
0.005%
Swept Sine Mode
(Frequency, Phase Continuous):
Operating Modes:
Triggered or Continuous Sweeps
Frequency Range:
0.1 Hz to 50 kHz
Sweep Time:
1 ms to 65 seconds
Resolution:
1 ms
Dual Sinewave Mode
Frequency Range:
0.1 Hz to 50 kHz
Amplitude Ratio:
0 to 100%
Amplitude Resolution:
0.1%
LF Out (Internal Modulation Source)
Amplitude:
0 to 3 Vpeak into 50 ohms
Output Impedance
: <1 ohm
External Modulation Inputs
Modulation Types:
Ext1: FM, PM, AM, and Burst Envelope Ext2: FM, PM, AM, and Pulse
Simultaneous Modulation
All modulation types may be simultaneously enabled, except: FM with PM,
AM with Burst envelope. AM, FM,and PM can sum simultaneous inputs from
any two sources (INT, EXT1, and EXT2.) Any given source (INT, EXT1, or
EXT2) may only be routed to one activated modulation type.
Remote Programming
Interface:
HP-IB (IEEE-488.2-1987) with Listen and Talk, RS-232
Control Languages:
SCPI version 1992.0, also compatible with Agilent 8656B & 8657A/B/D/J
mnemonics
Functions Controlled:
All front panel functions except power switch and knobs
IEEE-488 Functions:
SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2
General
Power Requirements:
90 to 254 V; 50,60, or 400 Hz; 200 W maximum
Operating Temperature Range:
0to 55° C
Leakage:
Conducted and radiated interference meets MIL-STD-461B RE02 Part 2 and
CISPR 11
Storage Registers:
Up to 100 storage registers, up to 10 sequences available
Weight:
<12.7 kg (28lb) net, <21 kg (46 lb.) shipping
Dimensions:
133 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm D (5.25 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in D)
Specs
Ordering Information
Agilent HP E4421A Analog RF Signal Generator, 250 kHz
to 3000 MHz
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Opt E4421A
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HP ESG-3000A Analog Signal Generator, 250 kHz to 3000 MHz
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Opt 1CM
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Rackmount Kit, P/N 5063-9214
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Opt 1CN
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Front Handle Kit, P/N 5063-9227
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Opt 1CP
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Rackmount Kit with Handles, P/N 5063-9221
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Opt 1E5
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Add High Stability Timebase
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Opt 1EM
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Move Connectors to Rear Panel
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MetricTest
Solutions
