Keysight Vector Signal Generators
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This video introduces Keysight’s Vector Signal Generator portfolio—Essential, Expert, and Pro—engineered to meet demanding requirements across wireless, aerospace, and research environments. Designed for high signal quality and low phase noise, these VSGs deliver clean, high-purity signals with minimal spurious content, improving test repeatability and enabling accurate validation of RF components, transceivers, and complete systems.
With frequencies up to 54 GHz and wide modulation bandwidth options, Keysight VSGs support advanced standards such as 5G NR and emerging 6G technologies. Built-in waveform libraries, real-time signal generation, and advanced capabilities such as MIMO fading and custom impairments allow engineers to create complex, realistic test scenarios. The portfolio scales from foundational RF development to cutting-edge research with distinct performance grades:
Essential Vector Signal Generators support up to 6 GHz with 160 MHz bandwidth, AWGN capability, multitone generation, and pre‑configured waveforms—ideal for education, basic RF testing, and distortion characterization.
Expert Vector Signal Generators utilize direct digital synthesis (DDS) architectures to eliminate LO feedthrough and IQ modulator image artifacts, offering up to 1 GHz bandwidth, +25 dBm output power, and ultra‑low phase noise of –147 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset). These models are ideal for high‑fidelity research, coexistence testing, and distortion‑sensitive applications.
Pro Vector Signal Generators deliver Keysight’s highest performance with maximum frequencies of 54 GHz, bandwidths up to 2.5 GHz, real‑time application support, and the ability to emulate up to 32 coherent signals. Multi‑channel capabilities and extremely low phase noise (–148 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset) make them ideal for cutting‑edge 6G, aerospace, and multi‑antenna test scenarios.
Across all performance tiers, Keysight vector signal generators combine advanced automation, software APIs, rapid switching, and intuitive user interfaces to simplify complex test plans and accelerate validation. They form a complete, scalable platform for generating accurate, high‑quality signals.
