HP E5503B Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 18 GHz

The new HP E5503B of phase noise measurement solution has been designed to minimize the production ATE test times for one-port VCOs, DROs, crystal oscillators, and synthesizers and to maximize the capability for R&D benchtop applications. In addition, with a standard offset range capability from 0.01 Hz to 100 MHz, the HP E5503B provides the capability, flexibility and versatility to meet changing and demanding needs placed upon the R&D engineer. By building upon 30 years of Hewlett-Packard low phase noise, RF design and measurement experience, the HP E5503B solution continues to provide excellent measurement integrity, repeatability and accuracy. The HP E5503B has been configured to meet the needs of R&D benchtop applications. The configurations include complete baseband analysis and MMS modular hardware to provide maximum offset range and capability. This solution can easily include specific RF reference sources.

• 50 kHz to 18 GHz

• Quick and easy integration into your ATE system

• Ability to test a wide range of devices

• Measure AM noise directly

Frequency Range
HP E5503B                     50 kHz to 18 GHz


Operating Characteristics
Offset Frequency Range:       0.01 Hz to 100 MHz
System Noise Response(<1.6 GHz)1            
                              -180 dBc/Hz typically (>10 kHz offsets)
System Spurious Response1:    -120 dBc typically
Phase Detector Input Power:   (<1.6 GHz carrier frequency)
                              R input = 0 to +23 dBm
                              L input = +15 to +23 dBm
Downconverter Input Range:    1 GHz to 6 GHz
                              1 GHz to 18 GHz
                              1.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz
External Noise Input Port     0.1 to 100 MHz
Measurement Accuracy:         ±2 dB (<10 MHz offsets)
                              ±4 dB (<100 MHz offsets)

1Without reference sources or downconvertors.


Optional Capabilities
Add RF reference source
Add high power input capability (includes µW phase and AM detectors)
Delete PC
Add remote SCPI programming client
Extend carrier frequency to 110 GHz

HP E5503B     Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 18 GHz

HP E5500 Series Phase Noise Measurement Solutions, Product Overview ( PDF)
HP E5500 Series Phase Noise Measurement Solutions, Configuration and Performance Guide ( PDF)

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Related HP E5500 Series Phase Noise Measurement Solutions product datasheets:

HP E5501A Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 1.6 GHz
HP E5501B Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 1.6 GHz
HP E5502A Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 6.0 GHz
HP E5502B Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 6 GHz
HP E5503A Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 18.0 GHz
HP E5503B Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 18 GHz
HP E5504A Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 26.5 GHz
HP E5504B Phase Noise Measurement Solution, 50 kHz to 26.5 GHz

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