Signal Sources
Learn the Fundamentals of Signal Generators
Introduction to Signal Generators
Build a solid foundation in signal generation. Learn how signal generators work, understand key specifications, and discover how frequency, amplitude, modulation, spectral purity, and speed affect your measurements.
Signal Generator Basics Bootcamp
Learn practical techniques for optimizing signal-generator performance and RF test results. Explore amplitude accuracy, flatness correction, external leveling, wideband signal performance, switching speed, phase noise, and receiver testing.
Build foundational RF knowledge across the signal chain, including spectrum and signal analysis, network analysis, signal generation, and modulation.
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How Signal Generator Spectral Purity Affects Measurements
Discover how phase noise, harmonics, spurs, and other spectral-purity characteristics affect signal quality and measurement accuracy.
Fast RF Device Testing With Analog Sources
Learn how analog sources support receiver testing, amplifier characterization, LO substitution, and fast RF device testing.
Understand the frequency, modulation, performance, and form-factor considerations that determine which signal generator best fits your application.
8 Hints for Making Better Measurements Using RF Signal Generators
Improve measurement accuracy with practical techniques for managing distortion, output level, source match, modulation quality, and phase noise.
How to Minimize Measurement Uncertainty in RF Signal Generation
Explore how to minimize stimulus-related errors and improve signal quality when generating vector-modulated RF signals.
Basics of Vector Signal Generators
Learn how vector signal generators create complex digitally modulated signals using real-time waveform generation.
Discover Signal Generator Applications
Apply digitally pre-distorted signals to evaluate power amplifier linearity, distortion, EVM, efficiency, and overall performance.
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How to Conduct MIMO and Beamforming Testing
Produce phase-coherent, time-aligned signals for MIMO, beamforming, phased-array, and multi-channel receiver testing.
How to Characterize 6G Sub-THz Wideband Signals
Generate and characterize wideband signals at emerging frequencies for next-generation wireless research and advanced testbeds.
Radar Fundamentals for Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
Explore how pulsed, chirped, and frequency-modulated RF signals support radar system design, characterization, and test.
Test RF Receivers
Create accurate, complex signals to evaluate receiver sensitivity, phase-noise performance, RF power, and real-world operating conditions.
Additional Signal Generator Resources
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Signal Generators: Go Deeper
Learn more about signal generators with white papers from Keysight Engineers
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How to Generate 5G New Radio Receiver Test Signals
Generate coded 5G new radio (NR) test signals for receiver bit error rate (BER), block error rate (BLER), packet error rate (PER), and frame error rate (FER) validation using PathWave Signal Generation (PWSG) software.
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How to Create Custom I/Q Waveforms
Create and download custom baseband I/Q waveforms with the N5166B for flexible RF signal generation and receiver test.
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How to Generate Interference Signals for Receiver Testing
Use the Keysight N5166B Essential Vector Signal Generator to generate controlled RF interference signals for receiver robustness and coexistence testing.
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Signal Generator Test Solutions
Create the signals you need to characterize devices, validate receivers, stress complex RF systems, and accelerate automated testing.
Keysight signal sources span vector and analog signal generators, frequency synthesizers, agile signal generators, and modular solutions for applications ranging from general-purpose RF testing to advanced wideband and multi-channel validation.
New XG7 Pro Analog Signal Generator
Learn about the new Keysight XG7 Pro analog signal generator.
Achieve greater RF test performance with ultra-low phase noise, high output power, and two channels in a compact 2U design — combining signal purity, power, and productivity to simplify setups and accelerate testing.
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