Keysight (Agilent) E4436B ESG-DP Series Digital RF Signal Generator, 3 GHz
The Keysight (Agilent) E4436B is a 3 GHz ESG-DP Series digital RF signal generator, designed for versatile signal simulation in R&D, manufacturing, and service applications. It delivers high-performance modulation and flexible signal creation, suitable for testing a wide range of wireless communication and electronic systems.
- Model
- Keysight / Agilent E4436B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,400
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E4436B
This unit
The Keysight E4436B ESG-DP Series Digital RF Signal Generator delivers precision signal simulation across 250 kHz to 3 GHz for R&D, manufacturing, and service environments. This instrument combines digital and analog modulation with expandable architecture, enabling comprehensive testing of wireless communication systems and proprietary protocols.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Resolution- Frequency range: 250 kHz to 3 GHz
- Frequency resolution: 10.0 mHz Output Power
- Power range: +10 dBm to −136 dBm Modulation
- Digital modulation: >15 variations of FSK, MSK, PSK, and QAM; optional personalities for cdmaOne (UN5), cdma2000 (101), 3GPP W-CDMA (200), EDGE (202), and 1xEV-DO (404)
- Analog modulation: AM, FM, phase modulation, pulse modulation, wideband FM and ΦM
- Modulation bandwidth: up to 35 MHz RF Arbitrary Waveform Generation (Optional)
- Dual arbitrary waveform generator with 40 MHz sample rate
- I/Q resolution: 14-bit
- Memory: 1 Msample (4 MB) playback and storage Phase Noise & Spectral Purity
- Phase noise: −135 dBc (1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset)
- Enhanced spectral purity characteristic of ESG-DP series Sweep Capabilities
- Step sweep modes for frequency, power, and list operations
Key Features
- Expandable architecture with broad frequency coverage
- Electronic or mechanical attenuator selection
- Superior level accuracy with excellent modulation stability
- Built-in function generator
- Broadband analog I/Q inputs with adjustment and internal calibration
- Coherent carrier output
- Lightweight, rack-mountable design
- 2-year calibration cycle Optional Enhancements
- Real-time 3GPP W-CDMA, cdma2000, and EDGE personalities
- Internal bit-error-rate analyzer
- Versatile timeslot, data, and burst generation
- Adjustable symbol rates, filter factors, and burst shape
- Low phase noise option (H10)
- ACP performance improvement (H99)
- High power with mechanical attenuator (UNB)
Typical Applications Wireless communication system evaluation, CDMA and W-CDMA testing, EDGE and 1xEV-DO protocol validation, custom digital modulation development, and multi-carrier signal simulation.
Connectivity GPIB and RS-232 interfaces enable remote instrument control and integration into automated test systems.
Keysight / Agilent E4436B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight / Agilent E4436B. 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 Keysight / Agilent E4436B 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.
Keysight / Agilent E4436B price
This Keysight / Agilent E4436B is listed at $2,400. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight / Agilent E4436B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight / Agilent E4436B 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 →
