Rent or Buy High-Performance Phase Noise Analyzers

In many advanced RF and microwave applications—from aerospace and satellite communications to 5G networks and quantum research—clean signal performance is critical. A high-performance phase noise analyzer enables engineers to detect and quantify unwanted spectral components, ensuring oscillator and synthesizer integrity. Whether you’re measuring ultra-low phase noise in a frequency source or validating PLL performance, Electro Rent gives you fast, flexible access to best-in-class analyzers from top brands like Rohde & Schwarz, Keysight Technologies, and Noise Com.

Why Choose a Phase Noise Analyzer?

Phase noise directly affects system performance in radar, communication, and navigation systems. Using a dedicated analyzer helps identify spurs, jitter, and noise sidebands that conventional spectrum analyzers can miss. Key applications include:

• Oscillator phase noise and jitter characterization
• Signal purity testing for RF front ends and synthesizers
• Clock stability validation in high-speed digital systems
• Frequency source comparison via cross-correlation

Electro Rent helps you match the right tool to your accuracy, frequency, and resolution requirements—without the burden of high upfront capital cost.

Rent, Buy Used, or Invest New—All in One Place

Whether you're conducting short-term R&D or long-term validation, Electro Rent simplifies equipment access with flexible options:

• Short- or long-term rentals to minimize upfront cost and maximize flexibility
• Certified pre-owned instruments rigorously tested for reliability and accuracy
• New equipment with full manufacturer's warranty and optional financing

Our technical experts guide you through selection and acquisition, ensuring you get the right phase noise analyzer for your project, environment, and budget.

Why RF Engineers Trust Electro Rent

With over five decades of experience, Electro Rent is the preferred test equipment partner for mission-critical industries. We offer an unmatched inventory of precision phase noise analyzers—including the R&S FSWP Series, Keysight E5052B, and Noise Com UFX models—available for immediate deployment and backed by expert technical support.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

1. What is a phase noise analyzer, and what does it do?
A phase noise analyzer is a high-precision instrument that measures the phase noise characteristics of oscillators, synthesizers, and signal sources. It captures fluctuations in frequency stability over time, helping engineers assess signal purity and system performance in RF and microwave applications.

2. What is phase noise and why is it important in RF design?
Phase noise refers to the short-term frequency fluctuations of a signal, typically seen as sidebands around the carrier in a spectrum. It’s critical in RF design because excessive phase noise can degrade system performance, causing bit errors, loss of synchronization, and reduced dynamic range in radar, communication, and timing systems.

3. How can I quantify phase noise accurately?
Phase noise is typically quantified using specialized test instruments such as a phase noise analyzer or signal source analyzer. Measurements are expressed in dBc/Hz at various frequency offsets from the carrier. Techniques like cross-correlation can improve measurement sensitivity by reducing internal noise.

4. Can a spectrum analyzer measure phase noise?
While traditional spectrum analyzers can provide a basic view of phase noise, they lack the sensitivity and low-noise performance of dedicated phase noise analyzers. For precise, low-level measurements—especially close-in phase noise—specialized instruments with low-noise internal references are recommended. Combining these references with the cross-correlation measurement method enables the phase noise analyzer to achieve a much lower noise floor, allowing it to detect the very low phase noise signals that may otherwise be missed.