Noise Sources
create signal disturbances for the purpose of noise instrument calibration.
See Also: Pink Noise, Noise Generators
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Fullband Coaxial Noise Sources
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Our line of full-band noise sources are specially designed for easy integration into microwave systems. They feature rugged construction with excellent long-term stability. In addition to the RF output choices, there are also different packages available to meet a wide range of mechanical constraints. Typical applications include jamming, radar alignment, SNR testing and general lab use.
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Noise Sources
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The Keysight 346, 347 and SNS Series of noise sources work in conjunction with the NFA Series noise-figure analyzers to make noise-figure measurements from 10 MHz to 50 GHz.
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Broadband Calibrated Noise Sources
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Fairview Microwave’s calibrated noise sources cover frequency bands from 10 KHz to 18 GHz. Their performance specifications include output ENR levels ranging from 15 dB to 30 dB and typical VSWR levels as low as 1.25:1. Depending on the model, calibrated frequency points are at 10 MHz, 100 MHz, 1000 MHz, 2000 MHz and 1 GHz steps. The temperature coefficient of these noise sources is < 0.01 dB/°C and noise output variation is < 0.1 dB/%V.
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Calibrated, Integral Isolator Noise Sources
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Calibrated, Integral Isolator Noise Sources by Pasternack
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Surface-Mount Noise Sources
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Mercury’s family of surface-mount noise sources provides exceptional performance in a compact and easy to integrate package. These products are ideal for applications such built-in test and dithering circuits where the system requirements drive a need for compact, surface mount technology.
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High Power Noise Sources
NS-7001
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The NS-7001 is high-power noise source specifically designed to operate in the 2.11-2.17 GHz UMTS band. It features flat output power that is regulated over a wide temperature range with high rejection outside the operating band of interest. Logic control is provided to enable/disable the noise source and an internal BIT function continuously monitors the output power. Other frequency bands and power levels are available.
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10 MHz to 55 GHz Noise Sources
CNS346 Series
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The Spanawave CNS346 Series is designed for precision noise figure measurement applications. The superior VSWR characteristics reduce multiple reflections of the test signals and significantly increase the measurement accuracy of most noise figure set-ups. The CNS346 Series noise sources have broadband coverage and extremely good temperature and voltage stability, for the finest noise figure meter-compatible laboratory standards. Outputs of 6, 15.5 and 22 dB ENR are available, allowing the units to accurately measure noise figures up to 20 ,30 and 36 dB respectively.
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Noise Figure Analyzers & Noise Sources
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Keysight Technologies provide a range of noise figure measurements solutions to meet your needs, from the NFA series noise figure analyzers to the noise figure measurement personalities for our spectrum analyzers. We also have a range of noise sources to complete the measurement solution.
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Noise Sources
WGNS
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The system allows the user to extend the frequency range of the NFA to allow for accurate noise figure measurements to be performed on a device operating in the 26.5 – 170GHz range on wafer as well as in benchtop applications. Farran offers the WGNS series of noise sources to be used in conjunction with the FBC down converters for use as frequency extenders for noise figure measurement test system.
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Building Acoustics
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Measurements to evaluate and improve Building Acoustics are typically made to analyze and design noise control from room to room, or from outside to inside. Noise sources such as music systems, televisions, appliances, traffic, aircraft, and manufacturing are all around us. The field of Building Acoustics evaluates and designs the materials and methods to insulate and isolate us all from these sound sources when we are at work, rest, or enjoying leisure time. The resulting data is useful for evaluating compliance with building codes and for proposing countermeasures for areas of concern. These measurements often involve creating and measuring an artificial sound source, and then measuring the resulting noise in receiver locations.
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Noise Source Family
346 Series
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This series of broadband noise sources has been designed to cover the majority of measurement applications with a range of frequencies, Excess Noise Ratio (ENR) and coaxial connector types.
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High-Power Noise Sources
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These modules not only contain the noise diode circuitry, but also gain stages to boost the output power. While lower frequencies (under 2 GHz) are most common, Mercury produces powerful amplified noise modules up to 18 GHz. Noise modules are available in coaxial, surface mount and pin type construction. TTL control options are available.
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Programmable Step Attenuator DC~50GHz, 0~115dB Att.
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The programmable step attenuator achieves step attenuation over a wide frequency band. It features high attenuation accuracy, excellent repeatability, low insertion loss, and long service life. Its primary applications include controlling the amplitude of signals entering systems, regulating output signal power in systems, and adjusting impedance matching between signal sources and loads. It is widely used in various broadband spectrum analyzers, broadband vector network analyzers, broadband synthesized signal sources, noise figure test sets, and diverse microwave automatic test systems.
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High-Density Precision SMU (10 PA, 30 V)
PZ2131A
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The Keysight PZ2131A is a high-channel density precision source / measure unit (SMU) having 5 channels per module and saving space for a wide range of applications requiring numerous precision power supplies. The narrow-pulse function and fast Digitizer Mode allow the PZ2131A to expand the conventional static DC measurements to emerging dynamic measurements. Its seamless current measurement ranging function eliminates the time it takes to change the range and expands the dynamic range to cover multiple measurement ranges, which reduces test duration. These capabilities make the PZ2131A suitable for applications that require numerous precision power supplies, such as semiconductor reliability tests and integrated circuit (IC) tests. The Keysight PX0107A low noise filter adapter lowers its voltage source noise level, which makes the PZ2131A suitable for noise-sensitive applications such as quantum computing as well.
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SNS Series Noise Source 10 MHz to 18 GHz (ENR 15 dB)
N4001A
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The SNS series N4001A noise source is ideal for general purpose use with a low reflection coefficent and a nominal ENR of 15 dB from 10 MHz to 18 GHz.
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RF Noise Source
NS-3
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The NS-3 Broadband RF Noise Generator provides an extremely flat AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) signal from 5 to 2150 MHz. The output level adjusts in 0.1 dB steps over a 30 dB range.The bench-top configuration is standard and an optional two unit rack enclosure is available. The RS232 or USB remote control interface simplifies its use in automated test and factory ATE environments. The NS-3's combination of range, versatility and value make it the ideal general purpose broad-spectrum signal source for bench and ATE applications, including C/N, BER, MER, PER testing and rain fade simulation.
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Full Band Noise Figure and Gain Test Extenders
STG-06-S1
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Full band noise figure and gain test extenders are offered to extend noise and gain measuring capabilities up to higher millimeterwave frequency ranges. These extenders are designed to interface with noise and gain test systems that have an input IF of 10 MHz to 1.6 GHz, such as the industry standard Keysight 8970A/B, N8975A and Maury MT 2075B. The noise figure and gain test extenders include a high-performance, solid-state noise source (STZ series) and a full waveguide down converter (STC series), which consists of a Faraday isolator (STF series), full band mixer (SFB series), frequency multiplier, and IF amplifier. A frequency source with an output signal in the frequency range of 10 to 20 GHz is required as a local oscillator for the down converter. The noise source is automatically powered on and off by the noise figure meter.
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Acoustics
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When it comes to selecting a microphone for product tests—whether for sound power, sound quality, or noise source location—there's no need to compromise to sacrifice quality or performance for affordability.
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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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Noise Source, 1 GHz up to 40 GHz
346CK40
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The Keysight 346CK40 is the ideal companion to Keysight´s noise figure solutions when working on high frequency applications. Since it is broadband (1 GHz to 40 GHz), it eliminates the necessity for several sources at different frequency bands. The low SWR of the noise source greatly reduces measurement uncertainty, which are commonly reflections of the test signals. This is a coaxial noise source with a 2.4 mm coaxial connector. ENR typically 14 dB at 1 GHz, decreasing to 5 dB at 40 GHz (typical).
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USB Smart Noise Source, 500 MHz To 50 GHz, 5 DB ENR Nominal
U1832C
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The USB-powered (USB TMC compliant) U1832C provides broadband noise figure measurements from 500 MHz – 50 GHz with modular signal analyzer, benchtop X-Series signal analyzers and Fieldfox
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Jitter Noise Generator
J7000
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The J7000A Series instruments high crest factor output is used as a random jitter source for serial data bus applications, including PCI Express Gen I & II, Serial ATA, and Fiber Channel. The noise source is designed for the PCI-SIG total jitter (Tj) model serial data application, but can be used for any random jitter noise application.
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Electronically Tunable Filters
ETF
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Radar. Communications. EW/SIGINT. Frequency agile channelization. Frequency agile noise rejection filter. Local oscillator tracking filter. Controlled bandwidth and center frequency noise source.
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ULTRA-SONIC RECEIVER W/PARABOLIC REFLECTOR
MFJ-5008
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Many times the noise is coming just outside your doorway, from the power lines. Power companies are usually very willing to help out with noise issues, but not all companies in this age of financial limitations will have the necessary equipment or trained personnel to properly locate nearby noise sources.
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Power Sensor and SNS Noise Source Cable (1.5m / 5 feet)
11730A
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The Keysight 11730 series power sensor cables are used with the 8480 and E-series power sensors (except the E9320 family of peak and average sensors). These cables are designed to reduce RFI effects on low power readings with an improved shielding design in the cable itself. Cables may be ordered individually or in pairs in any combination desired for single and dual-channel measurements.
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High-Density Precision SMU (100 PA, 30 V)
PZ2130A
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The Keysight PZ2130A is a high-channel density precision source / measure unit (SMU) with 5 channels per module that saves space at a low cost per channel for a wide range of applications requiring numerous precision power supplies. Its seamless current measurement ranging function eliminates the time it takes to change the range and expands the dynamic range to cover multiple measurement ranges, which reduces test duration. These capabilities make the PZ2130A suitable for applications that require numerous precision power supplies, such as semiconductor reliability tests and integrated circuit (IC) tests. The Keysight PX0107A low noise filter adapter lowers its voltage source noise level, which makes the PZ2130A suitable for noise sensitive applications such as quantum computing as well.
