Agilent's E4438C ESG vector signal generator combines outstanding RF performance and sophisticated baseband generation to deliver calibrated test signals at baseband, IF, and RF frequencies up to 6 GHz. Offering an internal baseband generator with arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q capabilities, ample waveform playback and storage memory, and a wide RF modulation bandwidth, the E4438C ESG is equipped to test today's complex wireless systems and their components.

The E4438C ESG is an adaptable platform with optional capabilities to customize the instrument for baseband and RF test applications ranging from simple distortion test and general purpose troubleshooting to baseband coding algorithm development, advanced transceiver design verification, and high volume manufacturing. Its modular architecture makes it easy to configure the instrument with the level of performance and signal creation capability you need today with the option to upgrade in the future.

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• E4438C Data Sheet (pdf - 942 KB)
• E4438C Configuration Guide (pdf - 354 KB)

Signal Characteristics

• 250 kHz to 1, 2, 3,4, or 6 GHz (.01 Hz resolution)
• +17 dBm output power
• 160 MHz RF modulation bandwidth
   

Modulation and Sweep

• AM, FM, ØM, and pulse
• ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
• Step, or list, frequency and power
   

Baseband Generation and Signal Creation

• Internal baseband generator (80 MHz RF BW): arbitrary waveform and real-time I/Q
• 64 MSa playback memory and 1 GSa storage
• Create reference signals: WLAN, WiMAX™, W-CDMA, cdma2000™, GSM, DVB, multitone, and more - Signal Studio
• Digital I/O, fading, and PC waveform streaming - Baseband Studio
   

Automation and Communication Interface

• 10BaseT LAN and GPIB
• SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
• Backwards compatible with all ESG signal generators