Agilent / HP / Keysight E6432A
E6432A VXI Microwave Synthesizer, 10 MHz to 20 GHz
Description
The Agilent E6432A is a VXI Microwave Synthesizer. It is a C-size, 3 slot, register-based VXI module. It will cover the frequency range of 10 MHz to 20 GHz with 1 Hz resolution. It has amplitude range from -90 dBm to +20 dBm.
This module will deliver CW signals with low phase noise and spectral purity. When it is combined with external arbitrary waveform generators, it can deliver AM, FM, and pulse signals with state-of-the-art performance. Its high-speed architecture and register-based design supports switching between any two arbitrary carrier frequencies in less than 350 µs or any two amplitudes within its vernier range in less than 50 µs. This switching speed makes the E6432A ideal for automated testing in applications that require a large number of test frequencies, including antenna testing, satellite payload testing and defense radar, EW and avionics testing.
A deep list mode and comprehensive triggering modes allow the host computer to offload source management to the measurement system, shortening development time and achieving maximum measurement throughput.
Key Points
Frequency switch time <350 µs, typically <150 µs
Power-only switching in <80 µs (not including attenuator)
3-slot VXI module
VXI register based programming
Hardware and software interfaces optimized for systems
Specifications
10 MHz to 20 GHz frequency range
-90 to +20 dBm output power
1 Hz frequency resolution
AM, FM and pulse modulation
I/Q modulation (40 MHz bandwidth)
300 MHz IF Upconversion (120 MHz bandwidth)
