Agilent / Keysight M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator
Agilent / Keysight M9384B VXG Microwave Signal Generator,"High-performance microwave signal generator delivering up to 44 GHz frequency range with high output power and low phase noise. Supports advanced modulation formats and real-time waveform streaming. Designed for 5G, radar, and satellite system testing requiring wide bandwidth and excellent signal purity."
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight M9384B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $265,660
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- M9384B
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight M9384B VXG is a microwave signal generator delivering frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 44 GHz with output power up to +20 dBm. Built for RF and microwave test environments, it combines phase noise performance with advanced modulation capability and real-time waveform streaming. The instrument excels in characterizing complex wireless systems, radar platforms, and satellite communications links while maintaining exceptional signal purity across demanding 5G, defense, and aerospace applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Power- Frequency range: 10 MHz to 44 GHz
- Output power: Up to +20 dBm (nominal)
- Output power flatness: Typically ±1.0 dB across specified frequency ranges
- Frequency step size: 0.001 Hz minimum Signal Quality
- Phase noise: Typically below −130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz offset (10 GHz carrier)
- Harmonic distortion: Typically better than −40 dBc
- Non-harmonic spurious: Typically better than −60 dBc Modulation & Waveforms
- Supported formats: AM, FM, PM, Pulse Modulation (analog and digital)
- Instantaneous bandwidth: Up to 2 GHz for complex modulation
- Digital modulation EVM: Typically below 1% for standard formats
- Real-time waveform streaming with internal AWG
- ACLR performance suitable for 5G NR standards Switching Performance
- Settling time: Typically less than 500 ms for frequency and amplitude changes
- High-speed frequency and power level switching
Key Features
- N-type or 3.5 mm RF output connector
- Ethernet, USB, and GPIB control interfaces
- BNC trigger I/O for external synchronization
- Digital I/O for equipment control
- Excellent spectral purity for sensitive receiver validation
Typical Applications
- 5G wireless communication testing
- Radar system characterization
- Satellite communications validation
- Complex receiver sensitivity measurements
- Wideband modulation scheme development
Compatibility & Integration Ethernet enables remote operation and data transfer. USB supports firmware updates. GPIB integration accommodates legacy test systems. External triggering via BNC connectors synchronizes with automated test sequences.
Agilent / Keysight M9384B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight M9384B. 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 M9384B 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 M9384B price
This Agilent / Keysight M9384B is listed at $265,660. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight M9384B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight M9384B 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 →
