Description
A receiver test needs a source that holds its level, stays clean and reaches the right band. The Keysight AP5002A signal generator covers 9 kHz to 26 GHz in its configured form, with one RF output. It is a compact G2 analog design. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so you can book it for a program or order one for your lab.
Level and purity at 1 GHz
At 1 GHz the output reaches +23 dBm, and the leveled range runs down to -120 dBm. That span lets one source test a sensitive receiver and a robust one. Phase noise at a 20 kHz offset reads -130 dBc/Hz, while harmonics stay at -40 dBc. However, installed options decide the exact range of each unit, so confirm yours.
Keysight AP5002A signal generator specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 9 kHz to 26 GHz, as configured |
| Output power at 1 GHz | +23 dBm |
| Leveled range | Down to -120 dBm |
| Phase noise, 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | -130 dBc/Hz |
| Harmonics at 1 GHz | -40 dBc |
| Frequency switching speed | 200 microseconds |
| RF outputs | 1 |
Modulation and control
AM, FM, phase, pulse, pulse-train and chirp modulation let you shape realistic analog stimulus. A touch screen handles local setup, while remote desktop access suits a rack or a shared room. Licenses also upgrade later, so a unit can grow with your needs.
Tests that suit this source
Typical work includes receiver sensitivity, blocking and selectivity checks. Component characterization at RF and microwave frequencies fits as well. Radar, communications and education laboratories use sources like this one, and so do automated production and service lines. The Keysight AP5002A signal generator switches frequency in 200 microseconds, so automated sweeps keep moving. Before you order, review frequency, output level, modulation, spectral purity, installed options and cable loss.
Rent a source or buy one
Rent when a program has a fixed end date, or buy when the source lives in a test rack. Either way, request a quote from Lost in HCM and name the options, accessories and delivery site. For related models, see the signal generator category. The Keysight website and SMK Vietnam can answer wider questions. Then ask for the Keysight AP5002A signal generator by its model code, so the quote matches your plan.
AP5002A questions
Does every unit reach 26 GHz?
The listing says 9 kHz to 26 GHz as configured, so confirm the configuration in your quote, because options and licenses can change a given unit.
Which modulation types does it list?
It lists AM, FM, phase, pulse, pulse-train and chirp modulation.
Can I control it remotely?
Yes, because remote desktop is listed alongside the touch-screen control.
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