Agilent / Keysight E4448A PSA Spectrum Analyzer, 3 Hz to 50 GHz

Agilent / Keysight E4448A,"Covers a broad frequency range up to 50 GHz, delivering high-performance spectrum analysis with excellent sensitivity and dynamic range. Offers advanced measurement capabilities like phase noise, ACPR, and harmonics. Ideal for radar, satellite, and wireless applications requiring detailed spectral evaluations and precise RF signal characterization in lab environments."

Model
Agilent E4448A
Calibration
Available on request
Price
$74,160
RFQ ref
E4448A
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This unit

The Agilent/Keysight E4448A PSA Spectrum Analyzer delivers RF and microwave signal analysis from 3 Hz to 50 GHz. This instrument combines traditional spectrum measurements with advanced vector signal analysis capabilities, integrating a fully digital IF section, highly accurate internal reference, and automatic internal alignment to achieve exceptional measurement accuracy. The E4448A serves radar, satellite communications, and advanced wireless system characterization in both laboratory and production environments.


Technical Specifications

Frequency Coverage

  • Frequency range: 3 Hz to 50 GHz

  • Frequency reference aging rate: ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year

  • Temperature stability (20–30 °C): ±1 × 10⁻⁸

  • Temperature stability (0–55 °C): ±5 × 10⁻⁸

  • Initial calibration accuracy: ±7 × 10⁻⁸

  • Counter resolution: 0.001 Hz

  • Frequency span range: 0 Hz (zero span) to 50 GHz; 10 Hz minimum in swept mode

  • Frequency span resolution: 2 Hz

  • External mixing extends coverage to 110 GHz (with Agilent external mixers) and 325 GHz (with compatible third-party mixers) Resolution & Analysis Bandwidth

  • Resolution bandwidth (RBW) range: 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), plus 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz

  • RBW accuracy (1 Hz–51 kHz): ±0.5% (±0.022 dB)

  • RBW accuracy (56–100 kHz): ±1.0% (±0.044 dB)

  • RBW accuracy (110–240 kHz): ±0.5% (±0.022 dB)

  • RBW accuracy (270 kHz–1.1 MHz, 2.85 GHz): 200 MHz nominal

  • IF output bandwidth (70 MHz IF): -1 dB: 20–30 MHz nominal; -3 dB: 30–60 MHz nominal


Key Features



  • Fully digital IF architecture with automatic internal alignment

  • Frequency counter resolution to 0.001 Hz with delta counter capability

  • Configurable resolution and video bandwidth for signal optimization

  • Multiple IF output options for external measurement integration


Typical Applications



  • Radar signal characterization and analysis

  • Satellite communication system testing

  • Advanced wireless system development and validation

  • Spectral purity and signal integrity measurements in production environments

Agilent E4448A — Repair & Calibration Service

Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent E4448A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.

Standard Cal
$450
Pass/fail cert + NIST sticker
Cal with Data
$650
Full NIST cert with measured values

Agilent E4448A price

This Agilent E4448A is listed at $74,159.8. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.

Agilent E4448A calibration cost

NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent E4448A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →