Noise Sources
create signal disturbances for the purpose of noise instrument calibration.
See Also: Pink Noise, Noise Generators
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Speaker Component Checker
Cab Driver
Whirlwind Music Distributors, Inc.
The CAB DRIVER is a test device for checking the operation of the speaker components within enclosures. A pink noise signal source is sent through pushbutton selectors to an assortment of speaker connectors, including Speakon NL8 and NL4, 1/4" TS and banana jacks. Speaker/ Polarity/ Impedance/ Pink Noise Generator
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Noise Source, 10 MHz to 18 GHz, nominal ENR 6 dB
346A
The Keysight 346A noise source is the ideal companion to Keysight's noise figure solutions. Since it is broadband (10 MHz to 18 GHz), it eliminates the necessity for several sources at different frequency bands. The low SWR of the noise source reduces a major source of measurement uncertainty; reflections of test signals. The very small change in reflection coefficient (<0.01) from ON to OFF is designed especially for accurate characterization of input-impedance-sensitive devices (like GaAsFETs and many UHF amplifiers).
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High-Current, Ultra-Low Noise Filter, 21 V / 500 MA, 10 Ω
N1298A
The N1298A Series is a collection of low noise filters for the Keysight B2960 Series 6.5-digit low noise source.
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High Power Noise Sources
NS-7001
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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RF Noise Source
NS-3
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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Femto / Picoammeter, 0.01fA, Battery
B2983B
The B2983B Femto/Picoammeter is the world’s only graphical picoammeter that allows you to confidently measure small currents with 0.01 fA (0.01 x 10-15 A) resolution. In addition, battery operation eliminates AC line noise from your critical measurements. It possesses a 4.3” color LCD with a graphical user interface that provides trend chart and histogram data in addition to numeric information. These front-panel capabilities enable you to capture transient behavior and to perform quick statistical analyses without a PC. The available Setup Integrity Checker software option allows you to compare the noise levels of different cabling and fixturing arrangements to help isolate external noise sources.
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Noise Figure Analyzer, Multi-touch, 10 MHz to 40 GHz
N8976B
The N8976B high performance noise figure analyzer is designed to make fast, accurate and repeatable noise figure measurements. When paired with an SNS Series noise source and U7227 Series USB preamplifier the ENR data from the SNS and USB preamplifier data automatically downloads into the N8976B.
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Power Sensor and SNS Noise Source Cable (6.1m/20 feet)
11730C
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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Millimeter-Wave Noise Source, R-band, 26.5 to 40 GHz
R347B
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 Figure Analysis Using NI PXI RF Test Instruments
NI-RFmx Noise Figure
Measure noise figure, gain, Y-factor, effective temperatures, hot and cold power, and moreOptimized calibration and measurement routines for multi-DUT test using Y-factor and cold sourceSupports the PXIe-5668R 26.5 GHz VSA, the PXIe-5698 26.5 GHz preamplifier, and VSTsDesigned for use with industry-standard noise sources such as the Noisecom NC346 Series
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Noise Figure Analyzer, Multi-touch, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz
N8973B
The N8973B high performance noise figure analyzer is designed to make fast, accurate and repeatable noise figure measurements. When paired with an SNS Series noise source and U7227 Series USB preamplifier the ENR data from the SNS and USB preamplifier data automatically downloads into the N8973B.
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Troposcatter Simulator
HTSS
Hollis Electronics Company LLC
Hollis Electronics HTSS is a quad diversity Troposcatter channel simulator which interfaces with your radio equipment at 70 MHz IF. The complete digital implementation provides high accuracy and exact repeatability. An integrated AWGN noise source coupled with an internal power meter supports accurate setting of SNR and Eb/No.
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SNS Series Noise Source 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz (ENR 15 dB)
N4002A
The SNS series N4002A noise source was designed to measure DUT noise figures reliably and accurately up to 30 dB from 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz.
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Microwave Noise Source Generators
Noise Sources supply white gaussian electronic noise. The output is a flat instantaneous broadband electronic random noise. The noise source converts a DC input to noise. Units are available in bands between 10MHz thru 26.5 Ghz.
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Sound Power Measurement
Dewesoft sound power measurement solution merges the best of both worlds: widely established sound power measurements with familiar, distinctive user interface and industry unmatched adaptability. Rate and compare different noise sources with ease and exactness while simultaneously monitor any number of additional parameters.
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Handheld Broadband Noise Generator
NS-1
The Model NS-1 is a handheld broadband white Gaussian noise source. It generates a wide, even, RF noise-signal. The NS-1 is popular for testing network components and aligning a building's coaxial cable network. The NS-1's noise-signal is also used to provide the RF source for measuring insertion loss of cable, splitters, taps and more.
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High-Density Precision SMU (10 PA, 30 V)
PZ2131A
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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Noise Source, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, nominal ENR 15 dB
346C
The Keysight 346C noise source is the ideal companion to Keysight's noise figure solutions. Since it is broadband (10 MHz to 26.5 GHz), it eliminates the necessity for several sources at different frequency bands. The low SWR of the noise source reduces a major source of measurement uncertainty; reflections of test signals. Option K01 is a coaxial noise source and features coverage from 1 to 50 GHz with a 2.4 mm coaxial connector.
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Noise Sources
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
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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ULTRA-SONIC RECEIVER W/PARABOLIC REFLECTOR
MFJ-5008
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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Precision Pink Noise Generator
Noise Plug
The NOISE PLUG is a complete precision pink noise generator built in a XLR microphone connector. Inside the NOISE PLUG is an ultra wideband, avalanche junction white noise source.
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Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester
FSPN
The R&S®FSPN phase noise analyzer and VCO tester is designed to provide both very high sensitivity and measurement speed for production and design engineers working in these fields characterizing sources such as synthesizers, VCOs, OCXOs, and DROs. It is the ideal instrument for demanding development and production phase noise and VCO analysis.
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Tunable Laser Source - MATRIQ
The Laser 1000 Series is a fully-compliant micro-ITLA laser with up to four channels in a compact benchtop form factor.Offering 0.01 pm resolution tunability across C or L bands, exceptional power accuracy up to 16.5dBm, and optional dither suppression, this is a versatile and cost-effective general purpose instrument.
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Noise Location Package
Type HFDF
National RF’s Type HFDF high frequency location system is a proven noise hunting and location directional antenna system that allows you, in many cases, to walk right up to the source of High Frequency (HF) noise! Used by several power companies around the United States, professional noise hunters, and other communications specialists, the HFDF has located noise sources that emanated from pole power transformers, arcing electric fences, CATV in-line amplifiers, plasma TV screens, and even Marijuana grower’s heating lamps! The system incorporates several plug-in, tunable magnetic loop sensors of a proprietary National RF design, that cover the frequency range between 1.8 MHz and 55 MHz. The unit is packaged in a hand-held, lightweight metallic enclosure, with a pistol grip and a magnetic compass mounted on top. The compass is used to get magnetic bearings to the noise source, which may be plotted on a map to triangulate, and ultimately pin-point, the location of the noise source. In certain cases, our customers tell us that they have been able to walk right up to the interfering noise source and correct the situation on the spot!
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Broadband Optical Source - MATRIQ
Our SLED MATRIQ instrument is a compact super-luminescent LED light source with high output power, large bandwidth and low spectral ripple.The SLED comes in various wavelength models to address various key applications across telecom and datacom, and is ideal for building a customized optical testing platform that delivers reliable and repeatable results.
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Fixed Wavelength CW Laser Source (FP) - PXI
Laser 1100 Series
The Laser-1102 is a Continuous Wave (CW) laser source offering high power 850 nm output into multimode fiber with stable output power operation.
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Source Measure Units
NGU
Thanks to their extremely high accuracy and fast load recovery time, the R&S®NGU source measure units (SMU) are perfect for challenging applications. A special ammeter design is used to precisely measure current drains from nA to A in one pass – no need to make multiple measurement sweeps. The instruments’ short recovery times enable them to handle fast load changes that occur, for example, when mobile communications devices switch from sleep mode to transmit mode. With high speed data acquisition, every detail is detected down to 2 μs resolution.
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Source Measurement Unit
DPS16
The DPS16 offers high voltage DPS in a compact, 3U PXI form factor. The DPS16 supports 0V to +4V 0.3A or 0V to 12V 25.6mA with FVMI, FVMV, FIMV, FIMI modes. 16 channel can be ganged to support high current driving.
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Precision Source / Measure Unit (1 Ch, 100 FA)
B2901B
The Keysight B2901B precision source / measure unit (SMU) is a 1-channel, compact, and cost-effective benchtop SMU with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current. It easily measures current versus voltage (I/V) with high accuracy. The 4-quadrant source and measurement capabilities enable taking I/V measurements without configuring multiple instruments.
