Atec Agilent-E4438C User Manual

Agilent E4438C ESG Vector Signal GeneratorData SheetNoticePlease contact Agilent Technologies for the latest information or check the ESG Web site at

10SSB Phase noise [at 20 kHz offset]1Standard With Option UNJat 500 MHz (< –124 dBc/Hz) < –135 dBc/Hz, (< –138 dBc/Hz)at 1 GHz (< –118 dBc

11Characteristic SSB phase noiseWith Option 1E5 With Option UNJfc = 850 MHz fc = 850 MHz fc = 1900 MHz fc = 1900 MHz fc = 2200 MHz fc = 2200 MHz Phase

12Band Frequency range N number1 250 kHz to ≤ 250 MHz 12 > 250 MHz to ≤ 500 MHz 0.53 > 500 MHz to ≤ 1GHz 14 > 1 to ≤ 2 GHz 25 > 2 to ≤

13Resolution 0.1% of set deviationModulation frequency response3, 4StandardMaximum Allowable rates [3 dB BW]Mode deviation FM path 1 FM path 2Normal

14Rates [1 dB bandwidth]1ALC on (400 Hz to 40 MHz)ALC off (DC to 40 MHz)Wideband AM using external I input onlySensitivity 0.5 V = 100%Input impedance

Specifications for Analog ModulationWaveforms Sine, square, ramp, triangle, pulse, noiseRate rangeSine 0.1 Hz to 100 kHzSquare, ramp, triangle 0.1 Hz

16Input voltageRF On 0 VRF Off –1.0 VLinear control range 0 to –1 VOn/off ratio1Condition: Vin below –1.05 V≤ 4 GHz > 75 dB> 4 GHz (> 64 dB)

17I/Q inputsInput impedance 50 Ω or 600 ΩFull scale input1√ I2+ Q2= 0.5 VrmsI/Q bandwidth using external I/Q source (ALC off)2I/Q bandwidth using inte

18Source Parameter RangeI/Q baseband inputs Impedance 50 or 600 ΩI offset [600 Ω only] ± 5 VQ offset [600 Ω only] ± 5 VI/Q baseband outputs I/Q offset

19Clock Sample rate 1 Hz to 100 MHz Resolution 0.001 HzAccuracy Same as timebase +2-42 [in non-integer applications]Baseband filters 40 MHz used for

2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Key Fea

20Basic modulation types [custom format]PSK BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSKMSK User-defined phase offset from 0 to 100°ASK User-define

21Specifications for I/Q Characteristics1. PN23 is too large for Option 601 for modulation formats with 3, 5, 6, or 7 bits/symbol if the bit rate is g

22Specifications for Signal Personality Characteristics1. Valid for 23° ±5° C.2. Parentheses denote typical performance.3. Measurements performed wi

23Number of tones 2 to 1024Tone spacing 1 kHz to 50 MHz, limited by 80 MHz I/Q bandwidthTone power (relative) 0 to –50 dBPhase distribution Fixed, ran

24EVM (< 1%, –40 dB)The EVM was measured with an 89641A vector signal analyzer with Option B7R.Instrument and software settings listed below.Softwa

25Modulation QPSK π/4DQPSK 16QAM 2FSK GMSKFilter Root Nyquist Gaussian Filter factor [a or BbT] 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.5Mod

26Multiframe output data generationCoding scheme Full-rate speech [TCH/FS]CS-1, CS-4Data PN9 or PN15 The selected data sequence is coded continuously

27Multiframe output data generationCoding scheme MCS-1: uplink and downlink, MCS-5: uplink and downlink,MCS-9: uplink and downlink, E-TCH/F43.2Data PN

28This is a system of two instruments; an ESG with Option 300, and a VSA with Option 300. Both are required. Option 300 for the ESG requires Option 60

29Clock rate 100 Hz to 60 MHz Supported data patterns PN9, 11, 15, 20, 23Resolution 10 digits Bit sequence length 100 bits to 4.294 Gbits after synch

3Agilent Technologies E4438C ESG vector signal generator incorporates a broad array ofcapabilities for testing both analog and digital communications

30Power requirements 90 to 254 V; 50, or 60 Hz; 300 W maximum, power factor corrected. Not for 400 Hz use.1Operating temperature range20 to 55 °CStora

31Transit case Part number 9211-129610 MHz input Accepts a 1, 2, 5, or 10 MHz ±10 ppm [standard timebase] or ±1 ppm [high-stability timebase] refe

32Data clock input The CMOS1compatible data clock connector accepts an externally supplied data-clock input for digital modulation applications. The

33External 1 input This BNC input connector accepts a ±1 Vpeaksignal for AM, FM, pulse, burst, and phase modulation. For all these modulations, ±

34_ _ _ _I and Q out I and Q are used in conjunction with I and Q to provide a balanced baseband stimulus. Balanced si

35With Option UN7BER data, BER clock Accepts CMOS1or 75 Ω input. Polarity is selected. BER gate Clock duty and inputs cycle is 30% to 70%. [SMB, rea

36RS-232 connectorThis male DB-9 connector is an RS-232 serial port that can be used for controlling the signalgenerator remotely. It is functionally

37• 501 1 GHz frequency range• 502 2 GHz frequency range• 503 3 GHz frequency range• 504 4 GHz frequency range• 506 6 GHz frequency range [requires op

38• RF Source Basics, a self-paced tutorial (CD-ROM), literature number 5980-2060E.• Digital Modulation in Communications Systems—An Introduction, Ap

39See the ESG Web page for the latestinformationGet the latest news, product andsupport information, application literature, firmware upgrades andmore

4• Expandable architecture• Broad frequency coverage• Choice of electronic or mechanical attenuator• Superior level accuracy• Wideband FM and FM• Step

5Frequency rangeOption1501 250 kHz to 1 GHz502 250 kHz to 2 GHz503 250 kHz to 3 GHz504 250 kHz to 4 GHz506 250 kHz to 6 GHz [requires Option UNJ]F

6PowerOption 501-504 With Option UNB Option 506250 kHz to 250 MHz +11 to –136 dBm +15 to –136 dBm +12 to –136 dBm> 250 MHz to 1 GHz +13 to –136 dBm

7Level accuracy with digital modulation turned on [relative to CW]Conditions: [with PRBS modulated data; if using I/Q inputs, √ I2+ Q2= 0.5 Vrms, nomi

8Repeatability and linearityRelative level accuracy measures the accuracy of a step change from any power level to anyother power level. This is usefu

1. Repeatability and relative level accuracy are typical for all frequency ranges.9LinearityCW or GSM, 1900 MHz, attenuator hold On, ALC On-10-8 -6 -