Keysight Analog Signal Generators

This video introduces Keysight’s complete portfolio of Analog Signal Generators—Essential, Expert, and Pro—designed to provide high‑quality, low‑phase‑noise RF and microwave signals for applications ranging from basic RF test to leading‑edge research and high‑volume manufacturing. These generators deliver precise frequency control, wide output‑power ranges, and extremely low phase noise, allowing engineers to test devices with clean, realistic signals that accurately represent real‑world operating conditions.

The portfolio offers maximum frequency coverage up to 67 GHz, extendable to 1.1 THz using external frequency‑extension modules. This enables comprehensive test capability for advanced radar systems, satellite communications, 5G/6G R&D, EW systems, and high‑performance RF components. Fast switching speeds support time‑critical test scenarios and reduce overall test duration in automated environments, while software APIs simplify integration with larger test systems.

With up to four coherent channels in a compact form factor, these signal generators support multiport receiver testing, enabling phase‑coherent stimulus generation for beamforming verification, MIMO device characterization, and direction‑finding system development. Flexible modulation support and advanced configuration options help accelerate device validation across a wide range of applications, from RF front‑end design to system‑level analysis.

Keysight’s Essential, Expert, and Pro families offer tailored performance levels to match user requirements. Essential models provide low phase noise, fast switching, and a wide power range for general‑purpose RF work. Expert models deliver enhanced spectral purity, high stability, and ultra‑low harmonic distortion for more demanding test environments. Pro models offer metrology‑grade performance with the highest accuracy, spectral purity, output power, and frequency capability—ideal for advanced R&D and system calibration tasks.
 

Key features include:

• High Signal Quality: Low phase noise and high spectral purity for clean, realistic test signals.
• High Maximum Frequencies: Up to 67 GHz, extendable to 1.1 THz using frequency‑extension modules.
• Fast & Flexible Operation: Rapid switching speeds and software APIs for automation and efficient test sequencing.
• Multiport Capabilities: Up to four coherent output channels enable multiport and phase‑coherent receiver testing.
• Three Performance Tiers: Essential (low phase noise, fast switching), Expert (ultra‑low harmonic distortion), and Pro (metrology‑grade accuracy and purity).
   

Keysight Analog Signal Generators deliver low‑phase‑noise signals, precise frequency control, flexible configurations, and fast switching speeds—supporting everything from basic RF testing to cutting‑edge research and high‑performance manufacturing workflows.