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YSG-5451 Signal Generator

45 GHz PXIe Microwave Signal Generator - Analog Stimulus from 9 kHz in a Compact Slot

XGY YSG-5451 is a high-performance PXIe microwave analog signal generator covering 9 kHz to 45 GHz. It combines fine frequency and power control, narrow-pulse modulation down to 100 ns, AM/FM/PM modulation, and dual-slot 3U PXIe scalability.

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YSG-5451 Signal Generator

Core Specifications

Use frequency coverage, output range, stability, phase-noise behaviour, switching speed and control requirements to shortlist the YSG-5451 Signal Generator.

Frequency

9 kHz to 45 GHz

Output Power

-100 dBm to +10 dBm

Phase Noise

-105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz

Resolution

0.01 Hz

Application fit

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Use the application fit, workflow and RFQ sections below to turn a product page into a practical engineering shortlist.

Application fit

Automated RF And Microwave Test Systems

YSG-5451 Signal Generator should be scoped around Automated RF and microwave test systems, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

9 kHz - 45 GHz-100 dBm to +10 dBm-105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz

Application fit

Broadband RF And Microwave Signal Generation

YSG-5451 Signal Generator should be scoped around Broadband RF and microwave signal generation, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

-100 dBm to +10 dBm-105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHzDual-slot 3U PXIe

Application fit

Analog Modulated RF And Microwave Signal Generation

YSG-5451 Signal Generator should be scoped around Analog-modulated RF and microwave signal generation, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

-105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHzDual-slot 3U PXIe9 kHz to 45 GHz

Application fit

Multi Channel PXIe Test Systems

YSG-5451 Signal Generator should be scoped around Multi-channel PXIe test systems, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

Dual-slot 3U PXIe9 kHz to 45 GHz-100 dBm to +10 dBm

Application fit

Production Test And ATE Integration

YSG-5451 Signal Generator should be scoped around Production test and ATE integration, with voltage, power, interface, protection and acceptance requirements confirmed before quotation.

9 kHz to 45 GHz-100 dBm to +10 dBm0.01 dB

PXIe Modular Signal Generation for Broadband RF and Microwave Systems

The YSG-5451 is a high-performance PXIe microwave analog signal generator designed for broadband RF and microwave test systems. It delivers continuous-wave output across a 9 kHz to 45 GHz range while maintaining fine frequency and power control, making it suitable for bench validation and automated test environments.

The platform supports analog modulation modes including AM, FM, and PM, with integrated narrow-pulse modulation capability down to 100 ns minimum pulse width. Its dual-slot 3U PXIe architecture allows independent frequency and power control for each channel, enabling scalable ATE configurations and synchronized multi-channel test systems.

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 45 GHz
Frequency Step Resolution0.01 Hz
Output Power Range-100 dBm to +10 dBm
Power Step Resolution0.01 dB
Power Accuracy (ALC)+/-1 dB
Phase Noise-105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset
Spurious Response<= -60 dBc
Harmonic Levels<= -30 dBc
Minimum Pulse Width100 ns
Pulse On/Off Ratio>= 70 dB
Trigger Lead Time5 ns
Modulation ModesAM, FM, PM
Internal Modulation Source12 waveform types
Clock Synchronization10 MHz / 100 MHz
PXIe ArchitectureDual-slot 3U modular design

Typical Applications

  • Broadband RF and microwave signal generation - 9 kHz to 45 GHz continuous coverage.
  • Automated test equipment (ATE) integration - dual-slot 3U PXIe modular architecture.
  • Multi-channel PXI-based test systems - scalable multi-module configurations.
  • Narrow-pulse and analog-modulation workflows - 100 ns minimum pulse width with AM, FM, and PM modes.
  • High-frequency laboratory signal generation - -105 dBc/Hz phase noise performance.

Key Advantages

  • Ultra-Wide Coverage 9 kHz to 45 GHz frequency range for RF and microwave test systems
  • Fine Resolution 0.01 Hz frequency step and 0.01 dB power step for precision test workflows
  • Strong Output -100 dBm to +10 dBm output range with ALC power accuracy of +/-1 dB
  • Clean Signals -105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz low phase noise with <= -60 dBc spurious and <= -30 dBc harmonic levels
  • PXIe Ready Dual-slot 3U PXIe architecture supporting multi-channel scaling and ATE integration

Performance Highlights

  • Frequency 9 kHz - 45 GHz
  • Output Power -100 dBm to +10 dBm
  • Phase Noise -105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
  • Form Factor Dual-slot 3U PXIe

Looking for a custom signal generator solution?

XGY Tek specializes in tailoring instrument hardware, control interfaces, and validation workflows to meet specific aerospace, defense, and laboratory requirements.

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Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Frequency 9 kHz to 45 GHz
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Output Power -100 dBm to +10 dBm
Power Step 0.01 dB
Power Accuracy +/-1 dB ALC
Phase Noise -105 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
Spurious Response <= -60 dBc
Harmonic Levels <= -30 dBc
Pulse Width 100 ns min
Pulse On/Off Ratio >= 70 dB
Trigger Lead Time 5 ns
Platform Dual-slot 3U PXIe

* Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact XGY Tek for full technical datasheet.

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Fit check

Use this product when the requirement matches the published envelope.

Strong fit

  • Projects centred on Automated RF and microwave test systems
  • Projects centred on Broadband RF and microwave signal generation
  • Projects centred on Analog-modulated RF and microwave signal generation
  • Requirements that benefit from Ultra-Wide Coverage and Fine Resolution

Review alternatives

  • Requirements outside the published voltage, current, power or frequency envelope
  • Projects without a defined DUT, site power, interface or acceptance method
  • Simple bench work where a lower-cost standard supply would meet the requirement
  • RFQs that cannot yet specify protection, cooling, cabling or control boundaries

Quote-stage checklist

The fastest way to make the enquiry useful.

Voltage rangeCurrent / powerOperating modeDUT typeLoad profileControl interfaceProtection needsCooling / installationCable / fixture planCompliance workflowLead timeFAT/SAT evidence

Add the operating profile, safety boundary, control interface and acceptance evidence expected by the buyer before requesting final configuration and lead time.

Quote workflow

Make the test plan visible before the quote is final.

A useful RFQ is a short engineering model: operating envelope, DUT workflow, control boundary and acceptance evidence.

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01

Confirm the electrical envelope

Ratings map

Start with -100 dBm to +10 dBm; -100 dBm to +10 dBm. Confirm the required model rating before treating the page summary as a released configuration.

02

Define the DUT workflow

Use-case brief

Map the equipment to Automated RF and microwave test systems; Broadband RF and microwave signal generation; Analog-modulated RF and microwave signal generation and record any transient, cycling, compliance or automation needs.

03

Lock the acceptance package

Quote evidence

Confirm control interfaces, protection requirements, data logging, remote operation and the FAT/SAT evidence needed by the buyer.

Looking for a custom signal generator solution?

XGY Tek specializes in tailoring instrument hardware, control interfaces, and validation workflows to meet specific aerospace, defense, and laboratory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the YSG-5451 Signal Generator used for?

The YSG-5451 Signal Generator is part of XGY Tek's Signal Generators catalogue, supplied to engineering teams worldwide for laboratory, production, and field test workflows. XGY YSG-5451 is a high-performance PXIe microwave analog signal generator covering 9 kHz to 45 GHz. It combines fine frequency and power control, narrow-pulse modulation down to 100 ns, AM/FM/PM modulation, and dual-slot 3U PXIe scalability.

Which YSG-5451 Signal Generator specifications should buyers compare first?

Start with Frequency: 9 kHz to 45 GHz; Resolution: 0.01 Hz; Output Power: -100 dBm to +10 dBm; Power Step: 0.01 dB. Buyers should also confirm interface, software integration, accessories, calibration documentation, lead time, and acceptance requirements before purchase.

Which applications is the YSG-5451 Signal Generator typically matched to?

Typical applications listed for the YSG-5451 Signal Generator include Automated RF and microwave test systems; Broadband RF and microwave signal generation; Analog-modulated RF and microwave signal generation; Multi-channel PXIe test systems; Production test and ATE integration. If the required range, channel count, power level, environmental condition, or automation interface differs from these scenarios, XGY Tek should review the configuration before quotation.

When should buyers consider another Signal Generators option instead of the YSG-5451 Signal Generator?

Compare alternatives when the required measurement range, output power, channel count, bandwidth, software workflow, fixture design, or documentation package does not match the published YSG-5451 Signal Generator specifications. XGY Tek can recommend a different model or custom-scoped option during quotation.

How do I get a quote or datasheet for the YSG-5451 Signal Generator?

Use the Get a Quote form to share your application, required configuration, and rollout timeline. An XGY Tek engineer based in Adelaide or Sydney will respond the same business day. Where a downloadable datasheet is available, it is linked from the product page. Get a Quote

Who is XGY Tek and how is the YSG-5451 Signal Generator supported?

XGY Tek (XGY Pty Ltd, ABN 70 688 984 590) is an Australian test and measurement company headquartered in Adelaide with a Sydney office. XGY Tek ships the YSG-5451 Signal Generator to engineering teams worldwide, with calibration documentation and acceptance requirements confirmed during quotation. Post-sales support is handled directly by applications engineers during AEST/ACST hours. About XGY TekWhere to Buy