Keysight / Agilent N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer, 10 MHz - 3 GHz

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Category: Phase Noise and Noise Figure Analyzers

Keysight N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer

The Keysight N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer is an advanced tool engineered for precision and speed in noise figure measurements, ensuring reliable and repeatable results for demanding applications. This high-performance analyzer simplifies complex measurement setups, empowering engineers with the ability to achieve accurate assessments with ease.

Key Features:

Simultaneous noise figure and gain measurements

Multiple data viewing, printing, and saving formats

Characterization of amplifiers and frequency translating devices

Dedicated LO control over a second GPIB

Enhanced measurement accuracy and speed compared to previous models

Six user-selectable measurement bandwidths for tailored analysis

Specifications:

Frequency Range: 10 MHz - 3 GHz

Measurement Bandwidth (nominal): 4 MHz, 2 MHz, 1 MHz, 400 kHz, 200 kHz, 100 kHz

Frequency Reference:

	Standard	w/ Opt. 1D5
Aging	± < 2 ppm/year	± < 0.1 ppm/year
Temperature Stability	± < 6 ppm	± < 0.01 ppm
Settability	± < 0.5 ppm	± < 0.01 ppm

Tuning Accuracy: (dependent on bandwidth)

Noise Source ENR:

	4-7dB	12-17dB	20-22dB
NF Measurement Range	0 to 20 dB	0 to 30 dB	0 to 35 dB
NF Instrument Uncertainty	± < 0.05 dB	± < 0.05 dB	± < 0.1 dB
Gain Measurement Range:	-20 to +40 dB
Gain Instrument Uncertainty:	± < 0.17 dB

Noise Figure of Instrument:

Frequency	Noise Figure	Noise figure over a limited temperature range of 23°C ± 3°C
10 MHz to < 500 MHz	< 4.9 dB + (0.0025 * freq in MHz)	< 4.4 dB + (0.0025 * freq in MHz)
500 MHz to < 2.3 GHz	< 5.9 dB + (0.00135 * freq in MHz)
2.3 GHz to 3.0 GHz	< 4.9 dB + (0.0015 * freq in MHz)	< 2.9 dB + (0.0015 * freq in MHz)