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Can Keysight's Advanced Testing Generator Boost Its Growth Prospects?
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Key Takeaways
KEYS launched a 20 GHz PSG XG7-class generator with two independent channels in a 2U chassis.
The generator delivers low phase and amplitude modulation noise, plus a -166 dBc/Hz broadband noise floor.
A hybrid architecture and familiar connections help teams optimize performance and reuse test procedures.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS - Free Report) has introduced a new 20 GHz PSG XG7-class analog signal generator designed to improve measurement accuracy and increase testing capacity without requiring additional rack space. The instrument combines two fully independent channels in a compact 2U chassis for engineers working on advanced wireless, aerospace and defense, and high-speed digital applications.
Keysight’s PSG XG7-class helps engineers achieve clearer measurements by reducing signal-source noise, offering low phase noise, low amplitude modulation noise and a low broadband noise floor. Its dual-channel configuration enables more testing within the same rack space, while output power of up to +22 dBm helps maintain the required signal level, even with lossy cables and test fixtures.
The company’s new generator provides phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz and amplitude modulation noise of -150 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz with a 10 kHz offset. Its broadband noise floor reaches -166 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz. A hybrid architecture with software-based mode switching further enables the instrument to optimize performance for different testing requirements.
The platform also supports faster upgrades with Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments compatibility, familiar connections and settings similar to previous-generation equipment, allowing teams to reuse existing test procedures. The launch expands Keysight’s test and measurement portfolio and helps engineers improve testing efficiency and advance device development.
How Are Competitors Advancing in the Testing Domain?
Keysight faces competition from Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV - Free Report) and Vistance Networks, Inc. (VISN - Free Report) . Viavi is expanding its testing portfolio for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8. The company introduced an Ultra Ethernet Transport validation solution to test high-speed AI data center networks. Viavi has launched the CyberFlood CF50 for application, security and AI workload testing at speeds of up to 100G.
Vistance continues to focus on testing and validation for advanced broadband network technologies. Its Aurora Networks business provides services for integration, user experience and performance testing of network solutions. Vistance has expanded its DOCSIS and PON offerings, including DOCSIS 4.0 and 50G PON technologies, to support network testing, validation and modernization for broadband operators.
KEYS’ Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Keysight’s shares have rallied 108.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 96.0%.
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Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 26.05 forward earnings, lower than 28.03 for the industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Earnings estimates for 2026 have risen 12.6% to $11.45 per share over the past 60 days, while those for 2027 have increased 18.1% to $14.07.
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Can Keysight's Advanced Testing Generator Boost Its Growth Prospects?
Key Takeaways
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS - Free Report) has introduced a new 20 GHz PSG XG7-class analog signal generator designed to improve measurement accuracy and increase testing capacity without requiring additional rack space. The instrument combines two fully independent channels in a compact 2U chassis for engineers working on advanced wireless, aerospace and defense, and high-speed digital applications.
Keysight’s PSG XG7-class helps engineers achieve clearer measurements by reducing signal-source noise, offering low phase noise, low amplitude modulation noise and a low broadband noise floor. Its dual-channel configuration enables more testing within the same rack space, while output power of up to +22 dBm helps maintain the required signal level, even with lossy cables and test fixtures.
The company’s new generator provides phase noise of -135 dBc/Hz and amplitude modulation noise of -150 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz with a 10 kHz offset. Its broadband noise floor reaches -166 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz. A hybrid architecture with software-based mode switching further enables the instrument to optimize performance for different testing requirements.
The platform also supports faster upgrades with Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments compatibility, familiar connections and settings similar to previous-generation equipment, allowing teams to reuse existing test procedures. The launch expands Keysight’s test and measurement portfolio and helps engineers improve testing efficiency and advance device development.
How Are Competitors Advancing in the Testing Domain?
Keysight faces competition from Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV - Free Report) and Vistance Networks, Inc. (VISN - Free Report) . Viavi is expanding its testing portfolio for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8. The company introduced an Ultra Ethernet Transport validation solution to test high-speed AI data center networks. Viavi has launched the CyberFlood CF50 for application, security and AI workload testing at speeds of up to 100G.
Vistance continues to focus on testing and validation for advanced broadband network technologies. Its Aurora Networks business provides services for integration, user experience and performance testing of network solutions. Vistance has expanded its DOCSIS and PON offerings, including DOCSIS 4.0 and 50G PON technologies, to support network testing, validation and modernization for broadband operators.
KEYS’ Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Keysight’s shares have rallied 108.3% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 96.0%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 26.05 forward earnings, lower than 28.03 for the industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Earnings estimates for 2026 have risen 12.6% to $11.45 per share over the past 60 days, while those for 2027 have increased 18.1% to $14.07.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
Keysight stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.