Keysight Expands RF and Microwave Portfolio with New Fast and Compact Test Instruments
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has expanded its RF and microwave instrument portfolio with new test instruments, including 6 analog signal generators, 2 vector signal generators, 8 RF synthesizers, and 3 signal source analyzers. The new solutions support frequencies up to 54 GHz.
Key features of the new portfolio include:
- Fast switching speed down to 3 µs
- Low phase noise (-145 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset for AP5021A)
- Compact form factors with reduced power consumption
- Multi-channel options with phase coherency
- Modulation capabilities including AM, FM, phase, pulse, and 400 MHz vector modulation
The new instruments target applications in radar, defense electronics, wireless communications, quantum computing, and consumer electronics. The AP5042A multi-channel signal generator will be showcased at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha ampliato il suo portafoglio di strumenti RF e microonde con nuovi strumenti di test, inclusi 6 generatori di segnali analogici, 2 generatori di segnali vettoriali, 8 sintetizzatori RF e 3 analizzatori di sorgenti di segnale. Le nuove soluzioni supportano frequenze fino a 54 GHz.
Le caratteristiche principali del nuovo portafoglio includono:
- Velocità di commutazione rapida fino a 3 µs
- Basso rumore di fase (-145 dBc/Hz a 1 GHz, offset di 10 kHz per AP5021A)
- Formati compatti con consumo energetico ridotto
- Opzioni multi-canale con coerenza di fase
- Capacità di modulazione che includono AM, FM, fase, impulso e modulazione vettoriale a 400 MHz
I nuovi strumenti sono destinati ad applicazioni in radar, elettronica per la difesa, comunicazioni wireless, computer quantistici e elettronica di consumo. Il generatore di segnali multi-canale AP5042A sarà presentato al Mobile World Conference di Barcellona.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) ha ampliado su cartera de instrumentos de RF y microondas con nuevos instrumentos de prueba, que incluyen 6 generadores de señales analógicas, 2 generadores de señales vectoriales, 8 sintetizadores de RF y 3 analizadores de fuentes de señal. Las nuevas soluciones admiten frecuencias de hasta 54 GHz.
Las características clave de la nueva cartera incluyen:
- Velocidad de conmutación rápida de hasta 3 µs
- Bajo ruido de fase (-145 dBc/Hz a 1 GHz, desplazamiento de 10 kHz para AP5021A)
- Factores de forma compactos con menor consumo de energía
- Opciones multicanal con coherencia de fase
- Capacidades de modulación que incluyen AM, FM, fase, pulso y modulación vectorial de 400 MHz
Los nuevos instrumentos están dirigidos a aplicaciones en radar, electrónica de defensa, comunicaciones inalámbricas, computación cuántica y electrónica de consumo. El generador de señales multicanal AP5042A se exhibirá en el Mobile World Conference en Barcelona.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS)는 6개의 아날로그 신호 발생기, 2개의 벡터 신호 발생기, 8개의 RF 신시사이저 및 3개의 신호 소스 분석기를 포함한 새로운 테스트 장비로 RF 및 마이크로파 장비 포트폴리오를 확장했습니다. 새로운 솔루션은 최대 54 GHz의 주파수를 지원합니다.
새로운 포트폴리오의 주요 기능은 다음과 같습니다:
- 최대 3 µs의 빠른 스위칭 속도
- 낮은 위상 잡음 (-145 dBc/Hz에서 1 GHz, AP5021A의 10 kHz 오프셋)
- 전력 소비가 감소된 컴팩트한 형상
- 위상 일관성이 있는 다중 채널 옵션
- AM, FM, 위상, 펄스 및 400 MHz 벡터 변조를 포함한 변조 기능
새로운 장비는 레이더, 방산 전자기기, 무선 통신, 양자 컴퓨팅 및 소비자 전자 제품에 적용됩니다. AP5042A 다중 채널 신호 발생기는 바르셀로나에서 열리는 모바일 월드 컨퍼런스에서 전시될 예정입니다.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) a élargi son portefeuille d'instruments RF et micro-ondes avec de nouveaux instruments de test, comprenant 6 générateurs de signaux analogiques, 2 générateurs de signaux vectoriels, 8 synthétiseurs RF et 3 analyseurs de sources de signal. Les nouvelles solutions prennent en charge des fréquences allant jusqu'à 54 GHz.
Les principales caractéristiques du nouveau portefeuille incluent:
- Vitesse de commutation rapide jusqu'à 3 µs
- Bruit de phase faible (-145 dBc/Hz à 1 GHz, décalage de 10 kHz pour AP5021A)
- Formats compacts avec une consommation d'énergie réduite
- Options multi-canaux avec cohérence de phase
- Capacités de modulation comprenant AM, FM, phase, impulsion et modulation vectorielle à 400 MHz
Les nouveaux instruments ciblent des applications dans le radar, l'électronique de défense, les communications sans fil, l'informatique quantique et l'électronique grand public. Le générateur de signaux multi-canaux AP5042A sera présenté à la Mobile World Conference à Barcelone.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) hat sein Portfolio an RF- und Mikrowelleninstrumenten mit neuen Testinstrumenten erweitert, darunter 6 analoge Signalgeneratoren, 2 Vektorsignalgeneratoren, 8 RF-Synthesizer und 3 Signalquellenanalysatoren. Die neuen Lösungen unterstützen Frequenzen von bis zu 54 GHz.
Die Hauptmerkmale des neuen Portfolios umfassen:
- Schnelle Schaltgeschwindigkeit bis zu 3 µs
- Niedriges Phasenrauschen (-145 dBc/Hz bei 1 GHz, 10 kHz Offset für AP5021A)
- Kompakte Bauformen mit reduziertem Stromverbrauch
- Mehrkanaloptionen mit Phasenkohärenz
- Modulationsfähigkeiten einschließlich AM, FM, Phase, Puls und 400 MHz Vektormodulation
Die neuen Instrumente richten sich an Anwendungen in Radar, Verteidigungselektronik, drahtloser Kommunikation, Quantencomputing und Unterhaltungselektronik. Der AP5042A Mehrkanal-Signalgenerator wird auf der Mobile World Conference in Barcelona vorgestellt.
- Expanded product portfolio with 19 new RF test instruments
- Enhanced technical capabilities with fast 3µs switching speed
- Superior phase noise performance (-145 dBc/Hz)
- Multi-channel phase coherent options for expanded testing capabilities
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Insights
Keysight's introduction of 19 new RF and microwave test instruments represents a strategic expansion of their high-frequency portfolio that should strengthen their competitive position in several growth markets. The announcement includes six analog signal generators, two vector signal generators, eight RF synthesizers, and three signal source analyzers supporting frequencies up to 54 GHz.
The new instruments offer technical advantages that address specific market needs: ultra-fast switching speeds (down to 3µs) critical for defense applications and manufacturing throughput; multi-channel phase coherent capabilities essential for MIMO testing in 5G/6G development; and compact form factors that enable space-constrained lab and field testing scenarios. These features position Keysight favorably in the $3-4 billion RF test equipment market that's growing 5-7% annually.
From a business perspective, this expansion aligns with Keysight's strategy to capitalize on secular growth trends in wireless communications, aerospace/defense, and quantum computing. The timing is opportune given increasing investments in 6G research, defense modernization programs, and advanced wireless technologies. The compact form factor allows Keysight to potentially expand their addressable market to smaller labs, educational institutions, and manufacturing environments previously constrained by space limitations.
While financial impact wasn't quantified, these instruments typically command premium pricing with higher margins than standard test equipment. Additionally, they generate long-term revenue streams through software updates, calibration services, and support contracts over their 7-10 year product lifecycles. The planned showcase at Mobile World Conference highlights Keysight's focus on capturing market share in next-generation wireless applications, a key growth vector for the company.
- Accelerate wireless product development and manufacturing using versatile solutions with outstanding switching speed and signal purity in a variety of compact form-factors

Keysight has expanded its RF portfolio with the addition of new compact RF and microwave analog and vector signal generators, RF synthesizers, and signal source analyzers. (Photo: Business Wire)
Signal generators and RF synthesizers are essential tools that RF engineers rely on routinely to test components, devices, and systems in areas such as radar and defense electronics, wireless communication systems, consumer electronics, and more. Signal source analyzers (SSA) help RF engineers to accurately characterize phase noise, jitter, and frequency stability in oscillators, synthesizers, and signal sources and active components across radar systems, wireless networks, high-speed computing, and optical communications. These analyzers are essential for ensuring signal purity, minimizing interference, and optimizing performance in critical RF and digital applications.
Keysight’s new signal generators provide performance, with low phase noise, good spectral purity, and fast switching speed, combined with multi-channel phase coherent options. The new portfolio of RF synthesizers provide pure and fast signals, with scaled down features in even more compact and cost-effective form factors for integration and manufacturing applications.
The new Keysight compact portfolio offers several key advantages:
- Portability: Compact size, lower weight, and power consumption versus other instruments in their class for easy transport, efficient use in lab.
- Rapid testing: Fast switching speed (down to 3 µs) can accelerate testing, mimic fast moving signals (e.g. RADAR), and boost throughput with multi-channel options.
- Low phase noise: Oven-controlled crystal oscillator stabilized signal (e.g. AP5021A phase noise -145 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset, typical) for pure signals.
- Scalable channel count: Single channel options and multi-channel options with phase coherency; units can be linked together for multi-instrument phase coherency.
- Modulation capabilities combined with signal purity, fast switching and multi-channel capability: Supports amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, pulse modulation, pulse train, frequency chirps along with 400 MHz vector modulation.
- Fully Integrated SSA’s: Cross-correlation system with multi-programmable low noise DC supplies.
- Optimized user interface: Features an LCD touch screen and/or remote desktop PC software making it easy to operate.
Joe Rickert, Vice President and General Manager, Keysight High Frequency Measurements Center of Excellence, said: “These new signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers provide RF engineers a number of new test tools that provide an exciting combination of technical performance, compact form factors, and cost-effectiveness. The generators provide excellent signal purity, fast switching, multi-channel phase coherency, and more, while the synthesizers offer pure and fast signal creation with targeted feature sets and reduced size for system integrators and manufacturers. The signal source analyzers support accurate characterization of important system components such as oscillators. We are excited about the value that these new platforms will bring to engineers working in aerospace/defense, wireless communications, quantum computing, consumer electronics, education, and other applications.”
The AP5042A multi-channel signal generator for MIMO test application will be showcased in Hall 5, booth #5F41, at the Mobile World Conference, March 3-6, in Fira de Barcelona Gran Via,
Resources
- Product Page: Compact Signal Generators
- Product Page: Frequency Synthesizers
- Product Page: Signal Source Analyzers
About Keysight Technologies
At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.
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