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Interoperability, Size, Speed, and Scalability

PXI signal generators are built for applications that require multichannel measurement capabilities, measurement speed, and a small footprint. They give you the scalability and flexibility you need to create test systems with a shared processor, chassis, and other modular instruments. Keysight's modular PXI signal generators offer the additional benefit of measurement consistency with signal generators used on the bench and throughout the product development cycle.

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M9383A
M9383A PXI Microwave Signal Generator, 1 MHz to 44 GHz 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
14 GHz
20 GHz
31.8 GHz
44 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): 250 µs
M9381A
M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
3 GHz
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): 10 µs
M9410A
M9410A VXT PXI Vector Transceiver, 300 / 600 / 1200 MHz Bandwidth 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): <50 µs
M9411A
M9411A VXT PXI Vector Transceiver 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): n/a
M9421A
M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
3.8 GHz
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): n/a
M9380A
M9380A PXIe Continuous Wave (CW) Source 
Starting from  
Frequency Options:
3 GHz
6 GHz
Frequency Switching (Typical): 5 ms
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Catalogs 2024.10.01

Signal Generation Solutions Catalog

Signal Generation Solutions Catalog

Keysight offers a wide range of instruments to help you generate the signals required to effectively test your device. Meet your design objectives with our selection of analog, RF, and leading-edge microwave signal generators and software.

2024.10.01

Catalogs 2024.10.15

PXI / AXIe Modular Products Catalog

PXI / AXIe Modular Products Catalog

Keysight modular PXI and AXIe test solutions help you test highly integrated devices with speed and accuracy. Find out which hardware and software best meet your needs and see time-saving document test solutions for specific measurement applications.

2024.10.15

White Papers 2024.08.29

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

Choosing the right signal generator is essential for obtaining trustworthy test results and accelerating time-to-market. This paper covers the basic functionalities, types, and key specifications of signal generators in detail. Signal generators are crucial in eliminating uncertainties in test results for engineers working on consumer electronics, wireless communications, or radar devices. They provide precise and stable test signals necessary for characterizing devices, even in bandwidth-limited and interference-heavy environments. By allowing engineers to apply impairments, signal generators help test designs within and beyond their limits, ensuring reliability and robustness. RF signal generators, including analog and vector types, create necessary waveforms for testing RF applications. Engineers use them to generate repeated or non-repeated waveforms for designing, testing, and manufacturing systems and components. Signal generators simulate real-world signals, enabling comprehensive evaluation of electronic systems’ performance and behavior.

2024.08.29

Technical Overviews 2024.09.12

Selecting a Signal Generator

Selecting a Signal Generator

This guide provides an overview and side-by-side comparisons to help determine which signal generator is right for you.

2024.09.12

White Papers 2024.08.29

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

Choosing the right signal generator is essential for obtaining trustworthy test results and accelerating time-to-market. This paper covers the basic functionalities, types, and key specifications of signal generators in detail. Signal generators are crucial in eliminating uncertainties in test results for engineers working on consumer electronics, wireless communications, or radar devices. They provide precise and stable test signals necessary for characterizing devices, even in bandwidth-limited and interference-heavy environments. By allowing engineers to apply impairments, signal generators help test designs within and beyond their limits, ensuring reliability and robustness. RF signal generators, including analog and vector types, create necessary waveforms for testing RF applications. Engineers use them to generate repeated or non-repeated waveforms for designing, testing, and manufacturing systems and components. Signal generators simulate real-world signals, enabling comprehensive evaluation of electronic systems’ performance and behavior.

2024.08.29

Application Notes 2020.05.12

Receiver Test: Overcoming Five Fundamental Challenges

Receiver Test: Overcoming Five Fundamental Challenges

Learn how to address five fundamental challenges in the development of wireless receivers.

2020.05.12

Application Notes 2024.08.26

Understanding Phase Noise Needs and Choices in Signal Generation

Understanding Phase Noise Needs and Choices in Signal Generation

This application note first discusses the fundamentals of phase noise before moving on to a closer look at architectural choices and the effects of various functionality alternatives. The discussion then moves on to an overview of Keysight Technologies, Inc. signal generators and the built-in capabilities they offer to enhance or selectively degrade phase noise performance.

2024.08.26

White Papers 2024.09.05

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a solid foundation in RF — Part 2

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a solid foundation in RF — Part 2

Navigating the numerous specifications and features of signal generators can be challenging. This white paper series helps by explaining various modulation schemes, the importance of spectral purity, and the impact of distortion. Additionally, it explores how application software can enhance productivity. Signal generators are essential for meeting customer requirements for robust and reliable high-speed wireless connections, which are crucial for business success. To address market demands, selecting the right signal generator is vital. Complex modulation schemes, necessary for increasing spectral efficiency and achieving higher data rates, rely on accurate and stable signal generators. Signal generators can be either digital (vector) or analog. Vector signal generators produce complex, digitally modulated signals, while analog signal generators produce continuous wave signals with basic modulation. The choice depends on the specific application and testing requirements. Generating an RF signal requires a metrology-grade signal generator with excellent distortion and spurious characteristics to ensure high spectral purity. The frequency accuracy of a signal generator depends on the stability of the reference oscillator and the time since the last calibration. Overall, signal generators are indispensable for evaluating applications that rely on radio frequencies, such as GNSS, 5G, avionics, and radar, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.

2024.09.05

Application Notes 2018.10.17

9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 1

9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 1

Knowing the capabilities and performance of your signal generators is the first step to make accurate and consistent measurements. In this two-part Application Note, we discuss the best practices to optimize your signal generator.

2018.10.17

Application Notes 2018.10.18

9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 2

9 Best Practices for Optimizing Your Signal Generator – Part 2

Knowing the capabilities and performance of your signal generators is the first step to make accurate and consistent measurements. In this two-part Application Note, we discuss the best practices to optimize your signal generator.

2018.10.18

Application Notes 2019.05.20

How to Minimize the Measurement Uncertainty in RF Signal Generation

How to Minimize the Measurement Uncertainty in RF Signal Generation

Test equipment characterizes design performance and verifies devices under test function as expected. To be effective, test equipment must outperform the device under test. Minimizing measurement uncertainty attributed to test equipment requires careful consideration of all components in the testbed.

2019.05.20

Application Notes 2017.12.15

8 Hints for Making Better Measurements Using RF Signal Generators

8 Hints for Making Better Measurements Using RF Signal Generators

This application note provides 8 hints for improving the accuracy of your measurements using RF signal generators.

2017.12.15

White Papers 2024.08.29

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

The Essential Signal Generator Guide Building a Solid Foundation in RF – Part 1

Choosing the right signal generator is essential for obtaining trustworthy test results and accelerating time-to-market. This paper covers the basic functionalities, types, and key specifications of signal generators in detail. Signal generators are crucial in eliminating uncertainties in test results for engineers working on consumer electronics, wireless communications, or radar devices. They provide precise and stable test signals necessary for characterizing devices, even in bandwidth-limited and interference-heavy environments. By allowing engineers to apply impairments, signal generators help test designs within and beyond their limits, ensuring reliability and robustness. RF signal generators, including analog and vector types, create necessary waveforms for testing RF applications. Engineers use them to generate repeated or non-repeated waveforms for designing, testing, and manufacturing systems and components. Signal generators simulate real-world signals, enabling comprehensive evaluation of electronic systems’ performance and behavior.

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