Agilent / Keysight E4430B ESG-D Series Digital RF Signal Generator, 1 GHz
The Agilent/Keysight E4430B ESG-D is a digital RF signal generator with a frequency range of 250 kHz to 1 GHz. It delivers high-performance with excellent frequency and amplitude accuracy, ideal for testing RF components and systems. This generator offers versatile modulation capabilities, including AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight E4430B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,824
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E4430B
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight E4430B ESG-D Series is a digital RF signal generator spanning 250 kHz to 1 GHz with sophisticated modulation and baseband generation capabilities. Built for communication system testing in development and production, it delivers custom digital modulation, analog modulation, and pulse modulation with RF modulation bandwidth up to 35 MHz. The instrument combines coherent carrier output with optional real-time I/Q baseband generation and internal BER analysis, making it suitable for demanding R&D and manufacturing test environments.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range: 250 kHz to 1 GHz
- RF Modulation Bandwidth: Up to 35 MHz
- I/Q Sample Rate: 40 MHz
- I/Q Resolution: 14-bit
- Waveform Memory: 1 Msample (4 MB) for playback and storage
- Level Accuracy: ±0.5 dB (>–127 dBm, fc 2 GHz); better than ±1.05 dB with digital modulation enabled
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω
- Analog I/Q Input Impedance: 50 Ω
- Maximum Analog I/Q Input Level: 1 Vrms
- Calibration Cycle: Two-year
- Dimensions: 16 × 14 × 10 in; 5-inch rack mountable
- Weight: 25 lbs
Key Features
- Custom digital modulation with >15 FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM variations
- AM, FM, and phase modulation
- Pulse modulation and step/list sweep (frequency and power)
- Optional dual arbitrary waveform generator
- Optional real-time I/Q baseband generator
- Broadband analog I/Q inputs with adjustment capabilities
- RF output via 50 Ω BNC connector
- Internal BER analyzer option (UN7) for bit error rate testing
- GSM/EDGE base station BERT capability (Option 300)
- IntuiLink PC software included
Typical Applications Communication system development and validation, RF device characterization, modulated signal generation for receiver testing, and production-level quality assurance in wireless and broadband applications.
Compatibility & Integration Part of the ESG family signal generator portfolio. The N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator is the replacement platform.
Agilent / Keysight E4430B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight E4430B. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight E4430B faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Agilent / Keysight E4430B price
This Agilent / Keysight E4430B is listed at $4,823.8. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight E4430B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight E4430B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
