Noise Sources
create signal disturbances for the purpose of noise instrument calibration.
See Also: Pink Noise, Noise Generators
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DFB Laser Source Module
LaserPXIe 1200 Series
Source Measure Unit
The LaserPXIe 1200 Series is a highly customizable DFB laser source available in a wide range of wavelengths and powers.
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PXI-4132, 100 V, 2 W Precision PXI Source Measure Unit
780558-01
Source Measure Unit
±100 V, 10 pA Precision PXI Source Measure Unit—The PXI-4132 is a programmable, high-precision source measure unit (SMU). It has a single isolated SMU channel that offers a four-quadrant output that incorporates remote (4-wire) sense as well as external guarding. With its high measurement resolution integrated guarding, the PXI-4132 is ideal for high-accuracy leakage measurements on integrated circuits, discrete components, PCBs, and cables. You can also perform high-speed I-V measurements on a variety of components including diodes and organic LEDs using the onboard hardware sequencing engine. In addition, you can synchronize multiple PXI-4132 modules using the PXI backplane to provide high-speed I-V measurements on transistors and more complex devices.
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PXIe-4135, PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A DC, ±3 A Pulsed, Up to 40 W DC, 10 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit
783762-02
Source Measure Unit
PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A DC, ±3 A Pulsed, Up to 40 W DC, 10 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit - The PXIe-4135 is a high-precision, system source measure unit (SMU). It features 4-quadrant operation and sources up to 40 W of DC power and can pulse up to 500 W. Analog-to-digital converter technology and native triaxial connectors help you perform high-precision measurements with a current resolution of 10 fA or high-speed acquisitions up to 1.8 MS/s. The module also can maximize stability and measurement accuracy with SourceAdapt technology, which you can use to tune the transient response to match the characteristics of any load. The PXIe-4135 is ideal for a broad range of applications including manufacturing test, board-level test, and lab characterization with devices such as ICs, power management ICs (PMICs), and RFICs and discrete devices including LEDs and optical transceivers.
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PXIe High-Speed Source/Measure Unit, 13 V, ± 1 A or 6 V, ± 3 A, 18 W
M9111A
Source Measure Unit
The M9111A is a 1-slot, 2-quadrant PXIe module that provides stable, glitch-free sourcing and sinking, and high accuracy measurements. It offers high-throughput and measurement quality for design validation and production test of RF power amplifiers. With industry-leading output stability under extreme, dynamic load conditions and unmatched transient performance to dramatically reduce voltage droop due to pulse loading, the M9111A SMU speeds test time. The high-speed M9111A can change its output voltage, stabilize that voltage, and accurately measure current from Amps down to micro-Amps all in less than 1 ms so that you can move on to the next test as quickly as possible.
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Source Measurement Unit
SMU8
Source Measure Unit
The SMU8 offers high voltage SMU in a compact, 3U PXI / USB form factor. The SMU8 supports 0V to +4V 0.5A or 0V to +12V 25.6mA with FVMI, FVMV, FIMV, FIMI modes. 8 channel can be ganged to support high current driving.
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Tunable Laser Source, High Power And Lowest SSE, Top Line
N7776C
Laser Source
The new Keysight N7776C top line tunable laser source is designed to reach best-in-class accuracy in static and swept operation for outstanding test efficiency. Two-way sweeps up to 200 nm/s speed with sub-picometer repeatability and without impacting the specified dynamic accuracy accelerate wavelength-dependent alignment processes and the automated calibration of wavelength-selective devices. Shorter time to testing and faster swept-wavelength tests help reduce test cost per device, improve test margins and lower the cost of ownership.
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PXIe Source/Measure Unit, 15 MSa/s, 1 PA, 60 V, 3.5 A DC/10.5 A Pulse
M9602A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight M9602A is a PXIe SMU featuring best-in-their-class narrow pulse width as narrow as 10 μs. It enables dynamic/pulsed measurements with up to 15 MSa/s for broad emerging applications such as VCSEL optical devices.
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Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester
FSWP
Phase Noise Analyzer
The R&S®FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester features very high sensitivity thanks to extremely low-noise internal sources and cross-correlation. It can measure phase noise and amplitude noise in mere seconds on highly stable sources such as those in radar applications. Additional options such as pulsed signal measurements, residual phase noise (including pulsed) characterization and integrated high‑end signal and spectrum analysis make the R&S®FSWP a unique test instrument.
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Tunable Laser Source, High Power And Low SSE
N7778C
Laser Source
The N7778C value line tunable laser source offers a peak output power of more than +12 dBm, at least 75 dB/nm above its spontaneous emission level. It features a typical wavelength repeatability of ±1.5 pm at two-way sweeps up to 200 nm/s. The N7778C’s balance of features, performance and price makes it suitable for cost-effective, high-throughput manufacturing-floor component testing as well as for coherent transmission experiments.
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Tunable Laser Source - PXI
Laser 1000 Series
Laser Source
The Laser 1000 Series PXIe module is a Continuous Wave (CW), tunable laser source offering high-power output, narrow 100kHz linewidth and 0.01pm resolution tunability.With seamless PXI integration, it can be easily integrated into new or existing PXI test setups. Save space, lower your costs and improve testing efficiency while delivering reliable and repeatable results in production or research environments.
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Precision Source / Measure Unit, 1 CH, 1 PA Resolution, 21 V, 1.5 A
B2901BL
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight B2901BL precision source / measure unit (SMU) is a 1-channel, compact, and cost-effective benchtop SMU with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current with high accuracy. The 4-quadrant source and measurement capabilities enable taking I/V measurements without configuring multiple instruments.
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PXIe-4137, ±200 V, ±1 A DC, ±3 A Pulsed, Up to 40 W DC, 100 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit
783761-02
Source Measure Unit
PXIe, ±200 V, ±1 A DC, ±3 A Pulsed, Up to 40 W DC, 100 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit - The PXIe-4137 is a high-precision, system source measure unit (SMU). It features 4-quadrant operation and sources up to 40 W of DC power and can pulse up to 500 W. Analog-to-digital converter technology helps you perform high-precision measurements with a current resolution of 100 fA or high-speed acquisitions up to 1.8 MS/s. The module also can maximize stability and measurement accuracy with SourceAdapt technology, which you can use to tune the transient response to match the characteristics of any load. The PXIe-4137 is ideal for a broad range of applications including manufacturing test, board-level test, and lab characterization with devices such as ICs, power management ICs (PMICs), and RFICs and discrete devices including LEDs and optical transceivers
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PXIe Precision Source/Measure Unit, 15 MSa/s, 100 FA, 60 V, 3.5 A DC/10.5 A Pulse
M9603A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight M9603A is a PXIe precision SMU featuring best-in-their-class narrow pulse width as narrow as 10 μs. It enables dynamic/pulsed measurements with up to 15 MSa/s for broad emerging applications such as VCSEL optical devices.
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Millimeter-Wave Noise Source, R-band, 26.5 to 40 GHz
R347B
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The Keysight R347B noise source covers a 26.5 to 40 GHz frequency range. This waveguide noise source allows you to make accurate and convenient noise figure measurements on millimeter-wave devices. The R347B provides highly precise broadband noise at the input of the system or component under test. The noise figure meter then processes the ON/OFF ratio of noise power present in the system IF, and provides an accurate reading of noise figure and gain. The R347B noise source has remarkable ENR stability over time, which allows longer recalibration cycles and more accurate noise figure measurements.
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50 µs Pulse Medium Current Source/Measure Unit (MCSMU)
B1514A
Source Measure Unit
The 50 s Pulse Medium Current SMU is an SMU designed for faster pulsed IV measurement. It enables a pulsed measurement down to 50 s pulse width, a 10 times or more narrow pulsed measurement than provided by a comparable conventional SMU. In addition, the instrument offers a wider range and versatility, up to 30 V / 1A, with voltage/current programmability. It is useful to characterize high to medium power devices on the new materials such as SiC and GaN, and organic devices, and the MCSMU expands your choices of pulsed IV measurement.
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PXIe-4136, 200 V, 1 A System PXIe Source Measure Unit
783760-01
Source Measure Unit
±200 V, 1 A System PXI Source Measure Unit—The PXIe‑4136 system source measure unit (SMU) delivers high power, precision, and speed. It is ideal for a broad range of applications including manufacturing test; board-level test; lab characterization with devices such as integrated circuits (ICs), power management integrated circuits (PMICs), and radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs); and discrete devices including LEDs and optical transceivers. The PXIe‑4136 features 4-quadrant operation. The PXIe‑4136 is a hardware-timed instrument with a high-speed sequencing engine for synchronizing acquisitions between multiple SMUs. The module supports direct DMA streaming between the host PC and SMU, so you can stream large waveforms and measurement data at the full update rate and sample rate of the instrument.
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PXI/PXIe Source Measure Unit Family
PXS(e)840x
Source Measure Unit
The PXS840x PXI SMU family is a high-speed, 4-quadrant source measure unit. Carry out measurements directly on the DUT with the integrated CMU and VMU.
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PXIe 5-channel Precision Source/Measure Unit, 500 kSa/s, 10 pA, 30 V, 500 mA
M9615A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight M9615A is a PXIe five-channel precision source / measure unit (SMU). It supports accurate measurement up to 30 V / 500 mA with resolution down to 6 uV / 10 pA.
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Two-Quadrant SMU For Battery Drain Analysis, 20 V
N6781A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight N6781A is a source / measure unit (SMU) designed specifically for the task of battery drain analysis. Whether the device under test (DUT) is an eBook reader, MP3 player, mobile phone, or pacemaker, the N6781A’s seamless measurement ranging, programmable output resistance, and auxiliary DVM combine the best set of advanced features on the market for battery drain analysis. When used with the 14585A Control and Analysis software, the N6781A becomes an even more powerful battery drain analysis solution, offering additional insights into your measurements. Learn more about the 14585A Control and Analysis software.
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Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester
FSPN
Phase Noise Analyzer
The R&S®FSPN phase noise analyzer and VCO tester is designed to provide both very high sensitivity and measurement speed for production and design engineers working in these fields characterizing sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs. It is the ideal instrument for demanding development and production phase noise and VCO analysis.
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PXI Isolated Single Channel Voltage/Current Source, 100V
M9186A
Source Measure Unit
The V/I source lets you source a voltage and measure the resultant current, or source a current and measure the resultant voltage. It consist of two separate amplifiers, denoted "low" and "high" that share a common output connection. The "low" amplifier provides voltages in the range of 16 volts at up to 200ma and the "high" amplifier provides voltages in the range of 100V at up to 20mA.
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PXIe 5-channel Source/Measure Unit, 500 kSa/s, 100 pA, 30 V, 500 mA
M9614A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight M9614A is a PXIe five-channel source / measure unit (SMU). It supports accurate measurement up to 30 V / 500 mA with resolution down to 6 μV / 100 pA.
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USB Modular Source Measure Unit
U2722A
Source Measure Unit
The U2722A USB Modular Source Measure Unit is a 3-channel 20V/120mA that can operate in a 4-quadrant operation. The channels could be connected in series or in parallel to achieve up to 60 V/360 mA. It uses the common non-proprietary standard high-speed USB 2.0 interface that provides ease of connectivity allowing users to set up and configure their tests swiftly with its plug and play feature.
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Fixed Laser Source Module
Laser Source
Keysight offers a broad choice of fixed laser sources, which are available as single-wavelength and dual-wavelength modules as part of the Keysight Lightwave Solution Platform. The Keysight 8165xA Fabry-Perot laser sources can be used in conjunction with optical power meter modules for insertion loss, optical return loss and PDL measurement of broadband components and fiber. The Keysight 81663A Distributed Feedback Laser Sources are best suited for amplifier test and WDM system test applications. Keysight covers PON and common WDM wavelengths with its 81663A Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser source modules. The precise tunability around ITU-grid center wavelength gives you the flexibility to match test setups to the latest requirements of the DWDM-system. The fine-tuning allows to shift the center wavelength from one DWDM transmission channel to the adjacent channel in dense WDM systems. The built-in isolator ensures highest laser stability, even when reflections are present in the optical path.
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Step-Tunable Laser Source, High Power and Low SSE, Basic Line
N7779C
Laser Source
The new N7779C basic line step-tunable laser source is ideal for cost-effective testing of broadband optical devices. It can also serve as a highly stable, tunable local oscillator for receiver testing or transmission experiments.
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PXIe-4138, 60 V, 3 A System PXI Source Measure Unit
782856-01
Source Measure Unit
±60 V, 3 A System PXI Source Measure Unit—The PXIe‑4138 system source measure unit (SMU) delivers high power, precision, and speed. It is ideal for a broad range of applications including manufacturing test; board-level test; lab characterization with devices such as integrated circuits (ICs), power management integrated circuits (PMICs), and radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs); and discrete devices including LEDs and optical transceivers. The PXIe‑4138 features 4-quadrant operation. The PXIe‑4138 is a hardware-timed instrument with a high-speed sequencing engine for synchronizing acquisitions between multiple SMUs. The module supports direct DMA streaming between the host PC and SMU, so you can stream large waveforms and measurement data at the full update rate and sample rate of the instrument.
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PXIe-4139, ±60 V, ±3 A DC, ±10 A Pulsed, 20 W DC, 100 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit
782856-02
Source Measure Unit
PXIe, ±60 V, ±3 A DC, ±10 A Pulsed, 20 W DC, 100 fA Precision System PXI Source Measure Unit - The PXIe-4139 is a high-precision, system source measure unit (SMU) that features 4-quadrant operation and sources up to 20 W of DC power. This module features analog-to-digital … converters that help you perform high-precision measurements with a current resolution of 100 fA or high-speed acquisitions up to 1.8 MS/s. The module can maximize stability and measurement accuracy with SourceAdapt technology, which you can use to tune the transient response to match the characteristics of any load. You can use the PXIe-4139 for applications including manufacturing test, board-level test, and lab characterization with devices such as ICs, power management ICs (PMICs), and RFICs and discrete devices including LEDs and optical transceivers.
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High-Speed Precision SMU (100 FA, 60 V, 1 MSa/s)
PZ2120A
Source Measure Unit
The Keysight PZ2120A is a cost-effective, high-speed precision source / measure unit (SMU) featuring best-in-class narrow pulse width, fast Digitizer Mode, and seamless current measurement ranging. It enables narrow-pulsed measurements and fast dynamic measurements with a wide dynamic range for a wide range of emerging applications such as vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) optical devices and integrated circuit (IC) testing. In addition, its low measurement noise performance enables measurements with shorter aperture times, and its seamless current measurement ranging function enables a wide dynamic range and eliminates range change time, which improves test throughput.
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PXIe-4143, 4-Channel, ±24 V, 150 mA Precision PXI Source Measure Unit
782431-01
Source Measure Unit
PXIe, 4-Channel, ±24 V, 150 mA Precision PXI Source Measure Unit - The PXIe-4143 is a 4-channel source measure unit (SMU) ideal for high-pin-count applications. It features 4-quadrant operation and each channel has integrated remote (4-wire) sensing for accurate measurements. The fast sample rate of the PXIe-4143 can reduce measurement times, capture transient device characteristics, and allow quick I V characterization of devices under test (DUTs). With a high-speed sequencing engine, you can synchronize all these SMUs with each other or with other instruments such as switches or high-speed digital test modules. Additionally, you can tune the PXIe-4143 response to any load to achieve optimum responses with maximum stability and minimum transients using SourceAdapt technology.
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PXIe-4144, 4-Channel, ±6 V, 500 mA PXI Source Measure Unit
782432-01
Source Measure Unit
PXIe, 4-Channel, ±6 V, 500 mA PXI Source Measure Unit - The PXIe-4144 is a 4-channel source measure unit (SMU) ideal for high-pin-count applications. It features 4-quadrant operation, and each channel has integrated remote (4-wire) sensing for accurate measurements. The fast sample rate of the PXIe-4144 can reduce measurement times, capture transient device characteristics, and allow quick I V characterization of devices under test (DUTs). With a high-speed sequencing engine, you can synchronize all these SMUs with each other or with other instruments such as switches or high-speed digital test modules.
