Vector Signal Generators For Sale: Precision Signal Generation at Unbeatable Value

Customization is possible with our Keysight Premium Used equipment. Most products can be configured to your specifications with additional options available at an extra cost.

• Wireless Receiver Testing
• 5G Technology Development
• Satellite Communications
• Aerospace and Defense Systems
• Advanced Research and Development

Metrology-grade signal generators are ideal for applications demanding high precision:

• 5G and satellite communication testing
• Aerospace and defense signal validation
• Advanced research in complex signal environments

These applications require stable signal generation and reliable performance. Metrology-grade devices, like X-Series signal generators, meet that standard.

Yes, Keysight’s vector signal generators are designed to meet the demands of future technologies like 6G:

• Operate at extremely high frequencies, with low kHz offset
• Support advanced modulation schemes, including vector modulation
• Adapt to evolving test setups with high precision and sweeping capability

Ensure compatibility with your specific 6G testing needs using Keysight's latest models.

The listed models offer varying bandwidth capabilities:

• N5186A: Optimized for mid-range testing with advanced modulation capability
• E8267D: Supports high-frequency, wide-bandwidth applications, ideal for continuous wave signals
• M9381: Tailored for ultra-wideband modulation and signal purity

Select the best generator based on the bandwidth and signal source requirements of your application

Yes, all certified used Keysight signal generators undergo full calibration before they are shipped.

• Verified against industry standards for performance.
• Supplied with calibration documentation, ensuring metrology-grade accuracy.
• Guaranteed stable test signals for critical applications.

Note: Calibration intervals can vary based on usage intensity

Signal purity is assessed by analyzing noise levels, with phase noise being a crucial factor. It reflects the stability of a signal's frequency over time and directly impacts performance in various applications:

• Low phase noise ensures stable, high-precision signals.
• Critical for applications such as communications and radar systems.
• Essential for achieving accurate testing in complex signal environments.

Minimize spurious characteristics by selecting generators with low phase noise

Signal generators simulate real-world conditions in testing, allowing engineers to replicate and analyze specific scenarios. This makes them essential for a variety of tasks, including:

• Validate receiver performance under varied signal conditions
• Assess circuit and device robustness with analog signal generators
• Facilitate the development of communication systems with precise modulation

They provide a cornerstone for repeatable, reliable testing with versatile signal sources

Vector signal generators (VSGs) and arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) serve distinct purposes.

• VSGs: Focused on modulation, including vector modulation and RF frequency agility
• AWGs: Specialized in generating custom waveforms for baseband signals
• VSGs excel at generating stable signals for RF applications, while AWGs are better for analog signal generation.

Choose based on your test signal requirements and modulation complexity

Yes, Keysight vector signal generators support both analog and digital signals, making them versatile tools for a range of testing scenarios. Their capabilities include:

• Generate precise analog waveforms for testing
• Produce complex digital modulation schemes like QAM and PSK
• Seamlessly transition between signal types using advanced modulation capabilities

Adapt to your testing needs with a versatile signal source.

High-performance signal generators excel in these critical specifications:

• Wide frequency range and high resolution for precise measurements
• Low phase noise for stable, reliable signals in demanding environments
• High output power, wide modulation bandwidth, and flexible configurations for complex test setups

These attributes ensure dependable performance for your most demanding applications

Phase modulation works by varying the phase angle of a signal to encode information. It is widely used in scenarios where precise data transmission and signal stability are essential:

• Adjusts the phase relative to a reference point to convey data
• Key for vector modulation and digital communication schemes like QPSK
• Vital for precision RF signal testing and achieving stable test signals

Explore phase modulation capabilities for advanced RF testing applications