- Wide frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 50 GHz, and can be extended to 110GHz
- High-sensitivity reception and high-precision measurement performance
- Amplifier, up converter and down converter measurement mode
- Single sideband and double sideband measurement function
- Comprehensive loss compensation function
- Passed/ failed test notification limit line function
- Optional wide range of standard and smart noise sources
- 10.1 inch big screen dual channel HD display, various external interfaces like GPIB, LAN, USB and VGA
Maxwellon TW4501 series Noise Figure Analyzer includes five models with the frequency from 10MHz to 50GHz. It can measure the noise figure and gain of amplifiers, up converters and down converters, as well as to support automatic measurement of noise figure of multi-stage converters. Guide interfaces are intuitive for setting measurement modes. TW4501 series can be widely used in R&D, manufacturing, testing and technical assurance tests of electronic equipment for radar, communication, navigation etc.
Specifications
Parameters | Specifications |
Frequency Range | TW4501 A: 10MHz to 4 GHz, TW4501 D: 10MHz to 18 GHz, TW4501 E: 10MHz to 26.5 GHz, TW4501 F: 10MHz to 40 GHz, TW4501 H: 10MHz to 50 GHz |
Frequency Reference Accuracy | < ±0.2ppm (23°C±3°C) |
Frequency Tuning Accuracy | • 10MHz – 4GHz: < ±(Reference frequency error +100kHz) • 4GHz – 18/26.5/40/50GHz: < ±(Reference frequency error +400kHz) |
Noise Figure Measurement Range | 0 – 30dB (ENR: 12dB – 17dB) |
Noise Figure Measurement Uncertainty | < ±0.1dB |
Gain Measurement Range | -20dB to +40dB |
Gain Measurement Uncertainty | < ±0.17dB |
Input VSWR | • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 4GHz: < 1.90:1 • 4GHz < f ≤ 18GHz: < 2.10:1 • 18GHz < f ≤ 50GHz: < 2.40:1 |
Main Unit’s Self Noise Figure | • 10MHz ≤ f ≤ 4GHz: < 8.0dB • 4GHz < f ≤ 18GHz: < 7.5dB • 18GHz < f ≤ 26.5GHz: < 8.0dB • 26.5GHz < f ≤ 40GHz: < 10.0dB • 40GHz < f ≤ 50GHz: < 12.0dB |
Jitter (Uneven) | < 0.17dB (Y Factor typical value 5dB) |
Noise Source Drive Voltage | • Noise source off: < 1.0 V • Noise source on: +28.0 ± 0.10 V |
Altitude Range | 4, 600 meters |
RF Input Connector | • TW4501 A/D/E: 3.5mm (male), 50Ω impedance • TW4501 F/H: 2.4mm (male), 50Ω impedance |
Noise Source Drive Output | • Standard noise source: BNC (female) • Smart noise source: multi-core connector |
Power Supply | AC100V – 240V, 50/60Hz |
Power Consumption | • Max. power consumption: 250W • Max. standby: 20W |
Monitor | 10.1 inch 1280×800 HD screen, XGA |
Data Storage | 160 G solid state disk, support USB 2.0 standard storage units |
Dimension | • 426 (W) × 177 (H) × 460 (D) mm (excluding handle, bottom, pad and side strap) • 510 (W) × 190 (H) × 534 (D) mm (including handle, bottom, pad and side strap) |
Weight | < 25kg |
Ordering Information
Part No. | Name | Description |
TW4501A | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 4GHz |
TW4501D | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 18GHz |
TW4501E | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 26.5GHz |
TW4501F | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 40GHz |
TW4501H | Noise Figure Analyzer | 10 MHz to 50GHz |
Options
Part No. | Name | Description |
TW4501-H01 | TW16603/16604 series Noise Source | As standard noise power for noise figure measurement. |
TW4501-H02 | Coaxial Adapter | For connection between noise source and adapter interface of noise figure analyzer. |
TW4501-H03 | Multi-core Cable | For connection between TW16604 smart noise source drive interface of noise figure analyzer and noise source. |
TW4501-H04 | BNC(m)-BNC(m) Cable | For connection between TW16603 standard noise source drive interface of noise figure analyzer and noise source. |
TW4501-H05 | Alloy Carrying Case | High strength, lightweight alloy shipping case with handle and wheels for easier handling. |
