Keysight NFA Series User Manual

Chapter 2 73
Test Descriptions
Instrument Noise Figure
Instrument Noise Figure
Test Description
A noise source is connected to the NFA’s input. The instrument then
measures its own uncorrected noise figure. For test purposes the NFA is
tested at the most accurate 20-26°C performance specification.
Test Specification
N8972A
10 MHz to < 500 MHz < 4.4dB +0.0025dB/MHz
500 MHz to 1500 MHz < 5.9dB +0.00135dB/MHz
N8973A
10 MHz to < 500 MHz < 4.4dB +0.0025dB/MHz
500 MHz to < 2300 MHz < 5.9dB +0.00135dB/MHz
2300 to 3000 MHz < 2.9dB +0.0015dB/MHz
N8974A and N8975A
10 MHz to < 500 MHz < 4.4dB +0.0025dB/MHz
500 MHz to < 2300 MHz < 5.9dB +0.00135dB/MHz
2300 MHz to 3000 MHz < 2.9dB +0.0015dB/MHz
>3000 MHz to 13200 MHz <10.5dB
>13200 MHz to 26500 MHz <12.5dB

Keysight NFA Series Specifications

General

Brand	Keysight
Model	NFA Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English