Keysight Launches Dual-Channel 20 GHz Signal Generator
The 2U-sized SG6311A doubles signal-generation density for test environments requiring high frequency and output.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Keysight Technologies has released the SG6311A, a 20 GHz analog signal generator designed for high-density testing environments. This dual-channel instrument is now available in a 2U rack-mount form factor.
Why it matters
The dual-channel design allows engineers to double their test capacity without increasing rack space requirements. This efficiency is critical for complex testing environments where physical floor footprint is at a premium.
The SG6311A delivers a broadband noise floor of -166 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz and amplitude modulation noise of -150 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset. These benchmarks represent the latest performance standards for Keysight's analog signal generation line.
The players
Keysight Technologies
A provider of design, emulation, and test solutions for the electronics, communications, and automotive industries.
The details
The device utilizes a hybrid architecture that employs software-based mode switching to manage signal paths. Engineers can integrate the generator into existing automated workflows using SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands. The unit features rear-panel connections specifically designed to maintain compatibility with legacy PSG (Performance Signal Generator) instruments.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Keysight Technologies introduced the SG6311A.
The Tech Race
This release marks a significant densification milestone compared to the existing Keysight PSG signal generator product line. By doubling channel density in a 2U chassis, it positions itself as the primary solution for labs currently constrained by limited rack space.
Engineers can immediately begin incorporating the SG6311A into test benches requiring high-frequency signal generation. The device utilizes familiar SCPI command sets, ensuring minimal disruption to current automated testing sequences.
The takeaway
The SG6311A provides a high-density path for scaling testing capacity in space-constrained facilities. Prospective users should monitor official regional pricing and availability notices from authorized distributors.
Further reading
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