Overview
The Keysight N4001A SNS Series Noise Source is commonly used by customers of The EMC Shop for RF and microwave noise figure measurements across a wide microwave frequency range. Designed for use with compatible Keysight noise figure measurement systems, the N4001A provides a reliable reference noise signal that allows engineers to evaluate the performance of RF and microwave components.
In RF development and testing environments, engineers use the N4001A to characterize the noise performance of amplifiers, receivers, and other sensitive RF devices. By injecting a known noise signal into the device under test, the analyzer system can determine how much additional noise the device introduces, helping engineers optimize circuit performance and verify system design.
Many EMC Shop customers rely on the N4001A when performing noise figure measurements in laboratory and production environments. Its calibrated Excess Noise Ratio (ENR) ensures consistent measurement accuracy, making it suitable for RF component testing, microwave system development, and validation of communication equipment operating across broad frequency ranges.
With its compact SNS Series design and compatibility with Keysight measurement platforms, the N4001A provides a dependable solution for engineers who require precise noise figure analysis and repeatable RF measurement performance.
| Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 MHz – 18 GHz |
| Nominal Excess Noise Ratio (ENR) | 15 dB |
| ENR Range | 14 – 16 dB |
| Noise Source Type | SNS Series Calibrated Noise Source |
| Application | Noise Figure Measurement |
| Compatible Systems | Keysight Noise Figure Measurement Systems |
| Connector Type | Precision RF Output Connector |
| Frequency Measurement Use | RF and Microwave Components Testing |