Description
The Keysight N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer is a highly advanced and versatile instrument designed for accurate and efficient noise figure measurements in the frequency range of 10 MHz to 3 GHz. With its wide frequency coverage, it offers flexibility for testing a wide range of devices and systems. The analyzer provides precise noise figure measurements with a low uncertainty level, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. It is equipped with advanced features like the built-in noise source and the ability to perform automatic calibration, simplifying the measurement setup and saving time. The N8973A offers a user-friendly interface, intuitive operation, and comprehensive analysis capabilities, making it an ideal choice for engineers and researchers working in various fields such as wireless communication, radar systems, and electronic design.
Specifications
– Frequency range: 10 MHz to 3 GHz
– Noise figure measurement range: 0 to 30 dB
– Dynamic range: > 70 dB
– Measurement accuracy: ± 0.3 dB
– Measurement speed: < 5 seconds per point
– Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
– Displayed average noise level (DANL): -145 dBm/Hz
– Phase noise: <-100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
– Input power range: -70 dBm to +10 dBm
– Input impedance: 50 ohms
– Measurement ports: 1 RF input, 1 reference input, and 1 IF output
– Interfaces: USB, GPIB, and LAN
– Power supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A max
– Dimensions: 177 mm (H) x 426 mm (W) x 463 mm (D)
– Weight: 11.8 kg
also known or formerly known as:
- Agilent Technologies N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer – 10MHz-3GHz
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
Electrical
Micro Precision accredited electrical calibration lab services with multimeter, multifunction calibrator, oscilloscope, and power supply capabilities.
Optical
Micro Precision accredited optical, light, and fiber optic calibration lab services.
Thermodynamics & Chemical
Micro Precision accredited thermodynamic & chemical calibration lab services with temperature, humidity, life science, and pharma capabilities.
RF - Microwave
Micro Precision accredited RF & microwave calibration lab services.
Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
Calibration laboratory standards are critical for your organization’s most accurate measurements.
Semiconductor Calibration
Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.



