Agilent/Keysight Z2403A
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Bandwidth: Up to 1 GHz for ultra-wide bandwidth signal genera, Resolution: 15 bits, Bandwidth: 250 MHz.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight Z2403A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,800
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- Z2403A
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight Z2403A is a signal simulation component engineered for electronic test applications requiring accurate waveform generation and RF modulation. Operating within configurable system architectures, the Z2403A integrates with arbitrary waveform generators and RF signal sources to produce complex modulated signals across broad frequency and bandwidth ranges. It supports phase-coherent multi-channel outputs suitable for radar, communications, and distortion analysis test scenarios.
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Coverage: 250 kHz to 20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, or 44 GHz (configuration dependent)
- Bandwidth: Up to 1 GHz for ultra-wide bandwidth signal generation
- Arbitrary Waveform Generator (typical AWG such as N6030A):
Sampling Rate: 1.25 GS/s
Resolution: 15 bits
Direct Digital Synthesis Bandwidth: 250 MHz
Output Channels: Two independent differential channels
- RF Signal Generator Output Power Range: +7 to –120 dBm (Standard); +10 to –120 dBm with Option UNB
- Noise Floor: Less than –127 dBm
- Output Impedance: 50 Ω
- Level Accuracy: Degrades 0.02 dB/°C over full temperature range; 0.3 dB above +7 dBm (+10 dBm with Option UNB)
- Reverse Power Protection: Nominally triggers at 1 watt
- Phase Coherent Tracking: Typical phase tracking less than 1.5 degrees at 18 GHz over 14°C to 27°C; systems achieve phase coherence within 3 degrees using auxiliary circuitry such as Z5623A-K07 Tri-band lock box
Key Features
- Multi-channel phase-coherent signal generation with differential outputs
- Arbitrary waveform synthesis up to 1.25 GS/s sampling
- Modulated RF carrier generation across extended frequency ranges
- Support for complex waveforms including chirp radar signals (up to 1 GHz wide), noise power ratio waveforms (greater than 50 dB notch), and wide bandwidth digital communications signals
Typical Applications
- Chirp radar signal generation and analysis
- Noise power ratio measurements and validation
- Wide bandwidth digital communications testing
- Multi-channel phase-coherent test scenarios
Compatibility & Integration
- MXI interface support for controller PC to AWG data transfer
- Remote operation via multiple programming languages
- Keysight DigitalTestApps framework compatibility for automated test application development
Agilent / Keysight Z2403A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight Z2403A. 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 Z2403A 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 Z2403A price
This Agilent / Keysight Z2403A is listed at $2,800. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight Z2403A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight Z2403A 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 →
