Description
A receiver check or an ADC test often needs just one clean tone. However, that tone must stay quiet, or it hides what you want to measure. The Keysight AP5021A signal generator is a single-output analog source that covers 9 kHz to 54 GHz. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and sale, so a team can borrow it for a project or buy it outright.
One clean tone up to 54 GHz
Purity decides how far you can trust a stimulus. At 1 GHz, the source delivers +17 dBm with phase noise of -145 dBc/Hz at a 20 kHz offset. Also, harmonics at the same frequency measure -55 dBc. As a result, a receiver or converter sees a tone that stays out of its way. Frequency changes take 15 microseconds, so list sweeps finish quickly.
Keysight AP5021A signal generator specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 9 kHz to 54 GHz, one configured RF output |
| Output power at 1 GHz | +17 dBm |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | -145 dBc/Hz |
| Harmonics at 1 GHz | -55 dBc |
| Frequency switching speed | 15 microseconds |
| Control | Touchscreen, remote GUI and SCPI |
Touchscreen, remote GUI and SCPI
First, you can set frequency and power at the front-panel touchscreen. Alternatively, the remote GUI lets you work from another computer. SCPI commands then fold the source into an automated rack. Meanwhile, the desktop enclosure sits on a bench without rack hardware. In addition, pulse modulation supports receiver, radar and converter checks.
Where the source earns its place
- Radar and microwave receiver testing.
- ADC and component characterization.
- Automated frequency sweeps on a production line.
- Research, education and service laboratories.
Rent for a test run, or buy for the line
Rent the Keysight AP5021A signal generator for a receiver trial, a converter validation or a short production surge. Buy it when the same tone is needed on every shift. However, not every unit reaches 54 GHz, because the hardware and licenses set the top end. State the frequency, power level and connector you need, and Lost in HCM then quotes the exact configuration.
Get a quote through Lost in HCM
SMK Vietnam lists this source for its partner Lost in HCM. Please request a quote from Lost in HCM and say whether you want rental or purchase. You can also browse more signal generators, read about the brand at keysight.com, or contact SMK Vietnam for help.
AP5021A questions
Does every AP5021A reach 54 GHz?
No. The top frequency depends on the ordered hardware and licensed configuration, so confirm it in the quote.
How do I control it from a test system?
Send SCPI commands for automation. Alternatively, open the remote GUI for manual work from a computer.
Which tests need the pulse modulation?
Mainly receiver, radar and converter tests, because those are the cases the listing names for it.
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