How do I upgrade my E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator?
Please Note: The information provided on this page is for reference only. The upgrades for this product are no longer available.
Most of the E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator options are available for post-sale retrofit.
Hardware upgrade kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Adjustments or performance verifications may be required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications.
- Some performance verification tests can be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software. All adjustments must be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software.
- More involved upgrades require the instrument be shipped to a Keysight Service Center to have the upgrade installed. Make sure to obtain a quote for the installation before sending the instrument and upgrade kit to a Keysight Service Center to get installed. A full calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.
The table below provides an Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade. In most cases the instrument will need to be sent to a Keysight Service Center.
Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded for free from the ESG Firmware Upgrade Center.
Some hardware upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Website.
| Option | Description | Order As | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By - Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Enables ESG digital outputs with N5102A |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.03.40 | None | 601 or 602 | 001, 002 | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 004 | Enables ESG digital inputs with N5102A |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.03.62 | None | 601 or 602 | 001, 002 | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 005 | 6 GB internal hard drive |
|
Available | Hardware, License key | > C.02.20 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 1.0 Hrs |
| 1E5 | High stability time base |
|
Available | Hardware, License key | > C.03.44 | Verification test1 | None | 506, UNJ or serial prefix > 4426 | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 221-229 | Waveform license 5-pack |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.04.95 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 250-259 | Waveform License 50-Pack |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.05.23 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 400 | 3GPP W-CDMA FDD personality |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.02.51 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 401 | cdma2000® and IS-95-A personality |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.02.40 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 402 | TDMA personality (GSM, EDGE, GPRS, EGPRS, NADC, PDC, PHS, DECT, TETRA) |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.02.20 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 403 | Calibrated noise (AWGN) personality |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.02.40 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 407 | Signal studio for S-DMB |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.03.62 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 409 | Global positioning system personality |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.04.98 | None |
001, 002, 601 or 602 Recommended 005 to store large scenario files |
None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 419 | Signal studio for 3GPP W-CDMA HSPA |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.04.60 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 423 | Scenario generator for MS-GPS |
|
License key installation | License key | > C.05.74 | None |
001, 002, 601 or 602 and 409 Recommended 005 to store large scenario files |
None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 501-506 | Frequency range options | Only available at time of instrument purchase | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 601 | Internal baseband generator, 8 MSa memory with digital bus capability |
|
Available | Hardware, License key | > C.04.54 | Verification test1 | None | 602 | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| 602 | Internal baseband generator, 64 MSa memory with digital bus capability |
|
Available | Hardware, License key | > C.04.54 | Verification test1 | None | 601 | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| SP1 | Signal studio for jitter injection |
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License key installation | License key | > C.04.10 | None | 001, 002, 601 or 602 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
| UN7 | Internal bit error rate (BER) analyzer |
|
Available | Hardware, License key | > C.02.20 | None | None | None | Customer - 2.0 Hrs |
| E4438C Accessories | ||||||||||
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| Option | Description | Order As | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By - Estimated Time | |
| 1CM | Rackmount flange kit |
|
None | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CN, 1CP | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 1CN | Front handle kit |
|
None | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CP | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| 1CP | Rackmount flange and front handle kit |
|
NoNone | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CN | Customer - 0.5 Hrs | |
| CD1 | CD-ROM - English documentation set |
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None | Documentation set | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| ABA | United States - English documentation set |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| AB0 | Taiwan - Chinese localization |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| AB1 | Korean - Korean localization |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| AB2 | China - Chinese localization |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| ABF | French - French localization |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| ABJ | Japanese - Japanese localization |
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None | User's guide | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
| 0BV | Service documentation, component level |
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None | Documentation set | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | |
1. Post repair verification test may require one or more of the following equipment: power meter, power sensor, spectrum analyzer and frequency counter. Verification test time included in repair time estimation.