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Utilizing standalone equipment, the N5511A PNTS modular instrument architecture offers the greatest sensitivity, broadest capabilities, superior frequency offset range, and outstanding overall value for phase noise measurements. Any electronically frequency-tunable reference source can be used with it, allowing for improved performance when newer, higher-performance signal generators hit the market.
| System Sensitivity & Core Specifications | Source & Analysis Capabilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute phase noise sensitivity (10 GHz @ 10kHz offset, Xcorr=1): | -153 dBc/Hz | DC Sources for Oscillator Characterization: | NO |
| Form factor: | System | Maximum frequency: | 40 GHz |
| Maximum offset frequency: | 160 MHz | Measurement functions: |
Phase noise AM noise Residual noise Baseband noise Frequency/Power/Phase transient VCO characterization Full span spectrum analysis Vector network analysis Clock jitter analysis |
| Offset Frequency Range: | 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz (using an external signal analyzer) | Phase Noise Sensitivity: | -200 dBc/Hz (with +23 dBm input signal) |
| Reference source: | External | Residual phase noise sensitivity (10 GHz @ 10 kHz offset, Xcorr=1): | -187 dBc/Hz |
| Transient/RF transient measurements: | NO | ||
| Description | Option Number | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency range from 50 kHz to 3 GHz | N5511A-503 | Measurement offset from carrier from 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz. Includes 1 GHz-26.5 GHz power splitter. |
| Frequency range from 50 kHz to 26.5 GHz | N5511A-526 | Measurement offset from carrier from 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz. Includes 1 GHz-26.5 GHz power splitter. |
| Frequency range from 50 kHz to 40 GHz | N5511A-540 | Measurement offset from carrier from 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz. Includes 10 GHz-40 GHz power splitter. |
| Single-channel | N5511A-CH1 | Standard single-channel measurement mode. |
| Dual-channel | N5511A-CH2 | Enables dual-channel cross-correlation for sensitivity approaching kT (-177 dBm/Hz). |
Standard configurations and parts are packaged securely to ensure robust calibration integrity during shipment. Detailed shipping lists and configuration details are provided with your specific model selection.
N5511A Phase Noise Test System (PNTS).pdf
DownloadA: The N5511A provides comprehensive measurement capabilities, including Phase noise, AM noise, Residual noise, Baseband noise, Frequency/Power/Phase transient, VCO characterization, Full span spectrum analysis, Vector network analysis, and Clock jitter analysis.
A: The system supports a maximum offset frequency of 160 MHz. It covers a range from 0.01 Hz to 160 MHz when using an external signal analyzer.
A: The N5511A offers three frequency range options: N5511A-503 (50 kHz to 3 GHz), N5511A-526 (50 kHz to 26.5 GHz), and N5511A-540 (50 kHz to 40 GHz).
A: The dual-channel option enables dual-channel cross-correlation, which dramatically increases measurement sensitivity, approaching the thermal noise limit kT (-177 dBm/Hz).
A: The system uses an external reference source. This flexible design allows you to interface the N5511A with any electronically frequency-tunable reference source to optimize sensitivity as technology improves.
A: The system achieves an absolute phase noise sensitivity of -153 dBc/Hz (at 10 GHz with a 10 kHz offset, Xcorr=1) and a phase noise sensitivity down to -200 dBc/Hz with a +23 dBm input signal.
