Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Generator 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz

The Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Generator operates from 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz and delivers complex RF signal generation for wireless device testing and RF component characterization. Built on software-defined radio architecture with a 500 MHz digital signal processor, this instrument provides precise control over signal parameters with modulation bandwidth exceeding 30 MHz. The 2810 pairs directly with the Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer to enable comprehensive RF testing workflows.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range: 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Modulation Bandwidth: >30 MHz

Amplitude Range: −120 dBm to +30 dBm

Channel Power Accuracy: ±0.6 dB (modulated mobile phone signals)

Reference Output: 10 MHz, +7 dBm ±3 dB (characteristic)

Impedance: 50 Ω (characteristic)

Resolution Bandwidth: Narrow bandwidths supported across wide frequency spans; 200 MHz span with 100 Hz resolution achievable in ~15 seconds

Sweep Time: 15-second sweep displaying 200 MHz spectrum at 100 Hz resolution bandwidth

Key Features

GSM/GPRS/EDGE, cdma2000 1xRTT, and WCDMA signal analysis personalities

cdma2000 Reverse Link analysis: 1.23 MHz spread spectrum with channel power, frequency error, rho, adjacent channel power, code domain power, occupied bandwidth, and spurious emissions measurements

WCDMA Uplink analysis: EVM and peak code domain error on 3.84 MHz WCDMA transmitter signals

IEEE-488 (GPIB), USB, and LAN interfaces with LXI-C compliance

High data transfer rates via USB and LAN

Compact 3U half-rack form factor with optional bumpers and handle for bench-top configurations

Intuitive LCD graphical user interface

Typical Applications Accelerated production testing, R&D signal development, wireless device characterization, and RF component validation across 400 MHz to 2.5 GHz bands.

Compatibility & Integration Designed to integrate with the Keithley 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer and Model 2910 RF Vector Signal Generator in multi-instrument test systems.