Agilent/Keysight E5052A
The Agilent/Keysight E5052A is a signal source analyzer, designed for evaluating signal sources like synthesizers, VCOs, and clocks. It offers comprehensive measurements including phase noise, frequency, and transient analysis, crucial for optimizing signal performance in communication and radar systems.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight E5052A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $50,119
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E5052A
This unit
The Keysight E5052A Signal Source Analyzer delivers phase noise, frequency, power, DC current, spectrum, and transient measurements in a single instrument. Operating from 10 MHz to 7 GHz (expandable to 26.5 GHz or 110 GHz with external down converters), it characterizes RF and microwave signal sources including synthesizers, VCOs, and clocks across communication systems and radar applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage & Measurement Range- Base frequency range: 10 MHz to 7 GHz
- Extended range with external down converters: to 26.5 GHz or 110 GHz
- Phase noise offset frequencies: 1 Hz to 40 MHz (standard); Option E5052A-011 extends lower limit to 10 Hz
- Phase noise sensitivity: Better than -178 dBc/Hz
- Transient frequency resolution: 5 Hz to 7 kHz (Heterodyne mode)
- Frequency transient range: 1.6 to 25.6 MHz (Heterodyne mode) Phase Noise Measurement
- Two-channel cross-correlation technique reduces noise floor independent of reference source
- Correlation capability: 1 to 10,000 correlations (standard)
- Accuracy: ±4 dB (1–100 Hz offset), ±4 dB (100 Hz–1 kHz), ±2 dB (1 kHz–1 MHz), ±3 dB (1 MHz–40 MHz)
- Spurious level: Typically 65 dBc at offsets greater than 1 kHz
- Built-in LO phase noise optimization for close-in ( 150 kHz) measurements Transient Analysis
- Time resolution: 10 nanoseconds to 160 microseconds
- Measured parameters: Frequency, phase, and power versus time
- Direct mode pretrigger: Up to 4.8 GHz maximum, ±80% time span or ±1 second DC Current & Voltage Measurement
- Control voltage/current: -15 to +35 VDC, 20 mA max
- DUT power: 0 to +16 VDC, 80 mA max
Key Features
- Available in Benchtop, Plug-In (1/1EE), and Rackmount (1/1CM / 1CP) configurations
- Windows-based graphical interface with hard key, touchscreen, and mouse control
- Real-time spectrum monitoring
- Internal 10 GB minimum hard drive for states and trace data
- CSV trace export; LAN and USB (USBTMC) file sharing to external Windows PC
Typical Applications
- Synthesizer and VCO characterization and optimization
- Clock source phase noise analysis
- Communication system signal source evaluation
- Radar system source qualification
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz to 7 GHz (phase noise) |
| options | 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz or 10 MHz to 110 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-15 to +20 dBm (10-30 MHz), -20 to +20 dBm (30 MHz-7 GHz) |
Agilent / Keysight E5052A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight E5052A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Agilent / Keysight E5052A price
This Agilent / Keysight E5052A is listed at $50,119. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight E5052A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight E5052A 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 →
