The E5052B 10 MHz to 7 GHz Signal Source Analyzer features various enhanced performance characteristics (some of which are listed in the key features mentioned above). Moreover, it offers the highest throughput in the world, excellent availability for characterizing VCOs or other types of high-frequency signal sources, and clock jitter assessment for high-speed data communication systems.

When paired with E5053A, the frequency range of E5052B can reach up to 26.5 GHz; combined with E5053A and Agilent 11970 series mixers, it can go as high as 110 GHz.

The E5052B SSA has a wide range of applications, including: RF/uW/mmW oscillators, VCOs, system reference clocks, LAN modules, high-speed timing modules, SerDes chips, and high-speed data converters (ADC/DAC).

Key Features and Technical Specifications

Frequency Range

10MHz to 7GHz, 26.5GHz, or 110GHz

RF Input Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 110 GHz (SSA Frequency Selection Guide)

Analyze bias frequency range: 1 Hz to 100 MHz

Utilize ultra-low background noise and cross-correlation to measure phase noise

Frequency instantaneous capture range: Narrowband up to 80 MHz, Wideband up to 4.8 GHz

Noise Measurement Function

Utilize ultra-low background noise and cross-correlation for phase noise measurement

Measure AM noise and phase noise without altering the RF connection.

Baseband noise measurements from 1 Hz to 100 MHz

Real-time mode with a sweep width of up to 15 MHz spectrum monitoring

Analysis Function

Instantaneous measurements of frequency, phase, and power can be made at any time.

Utilize video trigger feature to capture unpredictable frequency variations

VCO characterization using a low-noise DC power supply (relationship between frequency/power/DC power supply current with respect to Vc and Vs)

Clock jitter measurement with fs resolution

E5052B-011 Frequency and power scan features deleted, along with related counts and offsets limitations

E5052B-1A7 Calibration + Uncertainty + Retaining Band (Not Approved)

E5052B-1CM Rack Mounting Kit

E5052B-1CN Pre-Treatment Kit

E5052B-1CP Rack Mounting Kit

E5052B-810 Keyboard

E5052B-820 - Mouse