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Highlights

Built to Design and Test IoT and General-Purpose Devices

  • Cover a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz and up to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth
  • Perform basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers
  • Test your device with multiple verified, standards-compliant vector signals
  • Easily troubleshoot your component within a wireless communication system using a reliable vector signal generator
  • Minimize downtime and expenses with self-maintenance solutions and low-cost repairs
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Key Specifications

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Frequency
6 GHz
Output Power @1 GHz
+18 dBm
Frequency Switching (Typical)
5 ms
Harmonics @1 GHz
-35 dBc
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset)
-119 dBc/Hz
Type
Vector
Frequency
Output Power @1 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical)
Harmonics @1 GHz
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset)
Type
6 GHz
+18 dBm
5 ms
-35 dBc
-119 dBc/Hz
Vector
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Bandwidth Options:
60 MHz
120 MHz
Baseband Generator Mode:
Waveform Playback
Form Factor:
Benchtop
Frequency:
6 GHz
Frequency Options:
3 GHz
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical):
5 ms
Harmonics @1 GHz:
-35 dBc
Maximum Frequency:
7.2 GHz
Maximum Modulation Bandwidth:
120 MHz
Maximum Output Power:
+18 dBm
Non-Harmonics @1 GHz:
-72 dBc
Output Power @1 GHz:
+18 dBm
Performance Level:
◆◆◇◇◇◇
Phase Noise @1 GHz (10 kHz offset):
-119 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset):
-119 dBc/Hz
Sweep Mode:
Step
List
Type:
Vector
Waveform Playback Memory:
512 MSa

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PathWave Signal Generation software is a flexible suite of signal creation tools that will reduce the time you spend on signal simulation. Its performance-optimized reference signals – validated by Keysight – enhance the characterization and verification of your devices.

  • Create performance-optimized reference signals
  • Validate component, transmitter, and receiver testing
  • Ensure designs meet latest standards
  • Speed signal creation and reduce simulation time
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Standard Configurations

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CXG RF Vector Signal Generator, 9 kHz – 3/6 GHz
  • Frequency range of 9 kHz – 3/6 GHz and up to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth
  • Perform basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers
  • Test your device with multiple verified, standards-compliant vector signals
  • Easily troubleshoot your component within a wireless communication system using a reliable vector signal generator
  • Minimize downtime and expenses with self-maintenance solutions and low-cost repairs
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CXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator | KeysightCare Technical Support - 3 years | Standard front panel connector configuration | Return to Keysight Warranty - 3 years
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ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 Msa)
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Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3 GHz
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