Description
Receiver and radar tests fall apart when the stimulus is noisy or slow to change frequency. The Keysight AP5041A vector signal generator tackles both problems up to 40 GHz. Lost in HCM lists it for rental and for sale, so a lab can borrow it for a campaign or own it outright.
Signal quality in numbers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 100 kHz to 40 GHz, one configured RF output |
| Modulation bandwidth | Up to 400 MHz |
| Output power at 1 GHz | +18 dBm |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | -145 dBc/Hz |
| Harmonics at 1 GHz | -45 dBc |
| Frequency switching speed | 2 microseconds |
Building vector signals on the Keysight AP5041A vector signal generator
Because internal I/Q modulation builds wideband vector signals, you need no outside source. Built-in FSK, PSK, ASK and QAM schemes cover common digital formats, while analog modulation is there too. As a result, a team can start receiver tests on day one.
Radar, hopping and noise tests
Pulse shaping and chirps also support radar and avionics work. Because switching is fast, the generator can hop between frequencies and sweep in automated runs. In addition, controlled AWGN injection shows how a receiver behaves as the noise rises.
Who asks for it
Wireless receiver and component characterization is the first use. Then come radar and avionics groups, as well as teams that need frequency hopping and chirp generation. Research labs and automated production lines also rely on it. A short program often justifies a rental, while a permanent test cell often justifies a purchase.
What to confirm in the quote
Installed hardware, options and licenses can change what a unit delivers. Therefore name the frequency band, modulation formats and software you need. The quote then fixes the exact serial-number configuration for the Keysight AP5041A vector signal generator.
Getting a price from Lost in HCM
SMK Vietnam lists this generator for Lost in HCM, which supplies it. To start, request a quote from Lost in HCM and state rental or purchase, the options and the delivery site. Also, more choices sit under signal generators. For product families, see the Keysight website, or contact SMK Vietnam with questions.
AP5041A buyer questions
How many RF outputs does the AP5041A have?
One. If you need several coherent outputs, then ask about the four-channel AP5042A.
How quickly can it change frequency?
It switches in 2 microseconds, so it suits hopping and automated sweeps.
Which modulation types does it offer?
It has built-in FSK, PSK, ASK, QAM and analog modulation, plus pulse shaping.
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