Agilent Technologies ESA-E E4402B User manual

Agilent ESA-E Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Configuration Guide
This ESA configuration guide will help you determine
which performance options, measurement personali-
ties, accessories, and services to include in your new
ESA-E, or to add as upgrades to an existing ESA-E.
Options for the new EXA signal analyzer are shown
alongside the ESA to help cutomers who wish to
migrate to the latest technology. Customers looking
for increased speed, more application options, or
modern connectivity will benefit by moving to the
new EXA signal analyzer.
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Agilent ESA-E Spectrum Analyzer
This step-by-step guide will help you configure your ESA-E.
Capabilities that are listed as standard come with the
instrument at no additional charge. Tailor the performance,
exterior, and service packages to meet your requirements.
The ESA-E spectrum analyzer is available in three express
configurations: standard (STD/STG) or communications
test (COM). The express analyzers offer faster delivery by
limiting the number of options that can be ordered together.
The custom configuration allows for maximum flexibility
in ordering the analyzer that best meets your needs by
offering all of the ESA-E options; however, it increases the
delivery timeframe.
For detailed specifications, refer to the ESA-E Spectrum
Analyzer specification guide (E4401-90490). For a summary
of specifications, refer to the ESA-E data sheet, literature
number 5989-9815EN.
Table of contents:
ESA-E Custom Configuration ...........................................................3
ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG) .......6
ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer
(COM)............................................................................................8
Express Analyzer and Bundle Equivalent Options .....................9
ESA-E Accessory, Calibration, and Warranty Options............10
ESA-E Upgrade Options....................................................................11
Related Literature...............................................................................12

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ESA-E Custom Configuration
Step 1. Select your frequency range
Description ESA-E model number1EXA option number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz E4402B N9010A-503
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency range is 3.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHz E4404B N9010A-507
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz E4405B N9010A-513
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B N9010A-526
Step 2. Included options at no additional charge
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connection Option A4H2Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA offers
seven USB ports and LAN connectivity as standard.
IntuiLink PC connectivity software Connects to Microsoft®Word and Excel The PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Frequency reference (standard aging rate) ±2 x 10–6 / year ±1 x 10–6 / year
High-stability frequency reference
(reduces frequency drift resulting in more accurate
measurements; recommended option)
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
Step 4. Choose an attenuator
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Mechanical attenuator (standard) 5 dB steps, 0 to 60 dB 10 dB steps, 0 to 60 dB
Fine-step mechanical attenuator Not available N9010A-FSA
Allows 2 dB steps for the full 60 dB range of the mechanical
attenuator
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHz Not available N9010A-EA3
Add to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24 dB
Step 5. Add a preamplifier
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
1. The E4402B has six available expansion slots for additional hardware options: the E4404/05/07B has five available expansion slots
2. Requires one expansion slot

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ESA-E Custom Configuration – continued
Step 6. Add extra options1
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Option 1DR Standard
Low-emissions shielding Option 0602Not available
Wide-offset phase noise improvement and
ACPR dynamic range extension
Option 1203Similar performance standard
Replace GPIB with serial port Option 1AX3,4 Serial port unavailable; USB is standard
Time-gated spectrum analysis Options 1D6 Standard
50 Ω tracking generator Option 1DN, 9 kHz to 3 GHz Not available
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep,
and video output ports
Option AYX3Fast time domain sweep is standard
External mixing Option AYZ5Not available
Digital demodulation hardware Option B7D/B7E6Standard
APC 3.5 mm input connector Option BAB5Not available
Low frequency extension to 100 Hz Option UKB7Not available
EMI detectors and FM Demodulation Option AYQ3,7 Most EMC adds quasi-peak deletion and basic FM
demodulation
1. If two or more ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that may be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. Not compatible with Option B7B
3. Requires one expansion slot
4. Not compatible with Option A4H
5. E4407B only
6. Requires Option 1D5; occupies two expansion slots, must be ordered jointly
7. Requires Option 1DR

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ESA-E Custom Configuration – continued
Step 7. Choose measurement software
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
AM demodulation Standard N9063A
FM demodulation/ deviation Option BAA1,2 N9063A
Phase noise measurement Option 2263N9068A
Noise figure measurement Option 2194,2 N9069A
GSM/GPRS measurement Option BAH5,6 N9071A
Edge upgrade to option BAH Option 2527N9071A
Cable fault location measurement Option 2258Not available
TV trigger on screen measurement Option B7B9Not available
Cable TV field service and analog broadcast
measurement
Option 227 Not available
Modulation analysis measurement Option 22910 89601X
Benchlink Web remote software Option 23011 Remote desktop comes standard with the PC-based EXA
ESA to 89601A VSA software link Option 23112 Standard
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software 89601A – runs on external PC 89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibility Option 26613 Not available
8590 series programming code compatibility Option 29013 Not available
856xE/EC programming code compatibility Not available N9061A
Bluetooth®measurement analyzer bundle Option 30414 Not available
cdmaOne measurement Option BAC15 Not available
cdma2000 measurement Not available N9072A
W-CDMA measurement Not available N9073A-1FP
HSDPA / HSUPA measurement Not available N9073A-2FP
802.16 OFDMA measurement Not available N9075A
TD-SCDMA measurement Not available N9079A-1FP
HSDPA/8PSK measurement Not available N9079A-2FP
Step 8. Add special options
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
26.5 GHz uncalibrated built in preamplifier Option H2618 Not available
70 MHz IF output Options H702,16 Not available
FM deviation personality enhancement Option J3617 Not available
1. Not compatible with Option 304 or 106
2. Occupies one expansion slot
3. If two or more ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that may be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
4. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
5. Requires Option B7D/B7E
6. Requires Option 1D5 and 1D6; includes capability of Option 225
7. Requires Option BAH
8. Requires Option 1DN; not compatible with Option BAH; recommended accessory Option B7K
9. Requires BAA; not compatible with Option 060
10. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5; includes capability of Option 231
11. Requires Option A4H
12. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5
13. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
14. Includes Options 228, 106, B7D/B7E, 1DS, and 1D5; occupies three expansion slots
15. Requires Options B7D/B7E and 1D5
16. Recommended for use with 89601A VSA software
17. Requires Option BAA
18. Available at time of purchase only. Not upgradable.

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ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG)
The ESA-E express analyzers offer configurations that are
typically ordered together to help speed instrument delivery.
The EXA signal analyzer is not offered in an express
configuration, however, the newer technology allows for
faster delivery times, regardless of the configuration. If you
wish to order an EXA configuration equivalent to the ESA-E
express analyzer, please select the individual EXA options
shown in the table below.
Step 1. Select your frequency range
Description ESA-E model number1EXA option number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz E4402B
E4402B-STD or
E4402B-STG (adds tracking generator)
N9010A-503
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency is 3.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHz E4404B
E4404B-STD or
E4404B-STG (adds tracking generator)
N9010A-507
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz E4405B
E4405B-STD or
E4405B-STG (adds tracking generator)
N9010A-513
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B
E4407B-STD or
E4407B-STG (adds tracking generator)
N9010A-526
Step 2. Included ESA-E options at no additional charge
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connection Option A4H2Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA
offers seven USB ports and LAN connectivity standard
FM demodulation/deviation Option BAA2,3 N9063A
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep, and video
output ports
Option AYX2Fast time domain sweep is standard
IntuiLink PC connectivity software Connects to Microsoft®Word and Excel The PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Frequency reference (standard aging rate) ±2 x 10–6 / year ±1 x 10–6 / year
High-stability frequency reference
(reduces frequency drift resulting in more accurate
measurements; recommended option)
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
1. The E4402B has three expansion slots for additional options; the E4404/5/7B have two expansion slots
2. Requires one expansion slot
3. Not compatible with Options 304 or 106

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ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG) – continued
Step 4. Add a preamplifier (preamplifiers are not standard)
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
Step 5. Add extra options1
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Option 1DR Standard
Time-gated spectrum analysis Options 1D6 Standard
Performance bundle Option B752For equivalency, order N9010A-PFR
Replace GPIB with serial port Option 1AX3,4 Serial port unavailable; USB comes standard
50 Ω tracking generator Option 1DN, 9 kHz to 3 GHz Not available
Step 6. Choose measurement software
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Phase noise measurement Option 2261N9068A
Noise figure measurement Option 2195,6 N9069A
Cable fault location measurement Option 2257Not available
Cable TV field service and analog broadcast
measurement
Option 227 Not available
Benchlink Web remote software Option 2308Remote desktop come standard with the PC-based EXA
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software 89601A – runs on external PC 89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibility Option 2669Not available
8590 Series programming code compatibility Option 2909Not available
856xE/EC programming code compatibility Not available N9061A
Future upgrades for the ESA-E standard express spectrum analyzer (STD/SG)
Available future expansion slots
E4402B – Three additional expansion slots
E4404/5/7B – Two additional expansion slots
1. If more than two ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time; for detailed
information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. Includes Options 1D5, 1DR and 1DS
3. Requires one expansion slot
4. Not compatible with Option A4H
5. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
6. Requires one expansion slot
7. Requires Option 1DN; not compatible with Option BAH; recommended accessory Option B7K
8. Requires Option A4H
9. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa

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ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer (COM)
Step 1. Select your frequency range
Description ESA-E model number1EXA option number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz E4402B
E4402B-COM
N9010A-503
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency is 3.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHz E4404B
E4404B-COM
N9010A-507
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz E4405B
E4405B-COM
N9010A-513
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B
E4407B-COM
N9010A-526
Step 2. Included ESA-E options at no additional charge
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connection Option A4H2Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA
offers seven USB ports and LAN connectivity standard
High-stability frequency reference
(reduces frequency drift resulting in more accurate
measurements; recommended option)
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Option 1DR Standard
ESA to 89601A VSA
software link
Option 2313, 6 Standard
FM demodulation/
deviation
Option BAA2,3,4 N9063A
Digital demodulation hardware Option B7D/B7E5Standard
IntuiLink PC connectivity software Connects to Microsoft®Word and Excel The PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Add a preamplifier (preamplifiers are not standard)
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
Step 4. Add additional options
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Replace GPIB with serial port Option 1AX2,7 Serial port unavailable; USB is standard
Time-gated spectrum analysis Options 1D6 Standard
1. The E4402B has two expansion slots for additional hardware options; the E4404/05/07B has one expansion slot
2. Requires one expansion slot
3. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5
4. Not compatible with Option 304 or 106
5. Occupies two expansion slots
6. If more than two or three ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
7. Not compatible with Option A4H

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ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer (COM) – continued
Step 5. Choose measurement software1
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Phase noise measurement Option 226 N9068A
Noise figure measurement Option 2192N9069A
GSM/GPRS measurement Option BAH3,4 N9071A
EDGE upgrade to Option BAH Option 2525N9071A
Cable TV field service and analog broadcast
measurement
Option 227 Not available
Modulation analysis measurement Option 229689601X
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software 89601A – runs on external PC 89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibility Option 2667Not available
8590 Series programming code compatibility Option 2907Not available
cdmaOne measurement Option BAC8Not available
Future upgrades for the ESA-E standard express spectrum analyzer (STD/SG)
Available future expansion slots
E4402B – Three additional expansion slots
E4404/5/7B – Two additional expansion slots
1. If more than two or three ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
3. Requires Option B7D/B7E
4. Requires Options 1D5 and 1D6; includes capability of Option 225
5. Requires Option BAH
6. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5; includes capability of Option 231
7. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
8. Requires Options B7D/B7E and 1D5
Express Analyzer and Bundle Equivalent Options
ESA-E express option or bundle ESA-E equivalent option(s) Additional information
STD- Standard analyzer AYX, BAA
STG- Standard analyzer with tracking generator AYX, BAA, 1DN
COM- Communication test analyzer B7D/B7E, 1D5, 1DR, BAA, 231
B75- Performance bundle 1DR, 1DS, 1D5 Only available with express analyzer STD or STG
304- Bluetooth®premium bundle 228,106, B7D/B7E, 1DS, 1D5 Options 106 and 228 are not available outside the
option bundle 304
The table below shows equivalent options in each bundle
offered for ESA-E spectrum analyzers.

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ESA-E Accessory, Calibration, and Warranty Options
Step 6. Select accessories and calibration options
Description ESA-E spectrum
analyzer option
ESA-E notes ESA-E part number EXA signal analyzer option
12 VDC power cable A5D DC power connection
available on every ESA
E4401-60066 Not available
Hard transit case AXT E4401-60101 N9010A-HTC
Gray soft carrying/operation case AYT E4401-60117 Not available
Yellow soft carrying/operation case AYU E4401-60118 Not available
Cable fault measurement kit
(50 Ω)
B7K Requires Option 1DN or STG
and Option 225 or BAH
Not available
Gray backpack carrying case 042 9300-2465 Not available
Yellow backpack carrying case 044 9300-2470 Not available
Rack mount kit with handles 1CP This kit is designed to fit into Agilent
racks only; for non-Agilent racks,
additional end brackets are required
and are available by ordering part
number 1494-0061
E4401-60057 N9010A-1CP
50 to 75 Ω minimum loss pad 1D7 0955-1020 N9010A-MLP
Rechargeable snap-on battery
and charger
E1779B Order as separate model
number, not option number
Not available
Front panel cover UK9 E4401-60193 Standard
Benchlink spectrum analyzer,
PC software
B70 Also orderable as E4444A;
requires Option A4H or 1AX
Remote desktop is a standard
feature on EXA
Benchlink Web remote
control software
230 Requires Option A4H Remote desktop is a standard
feature on EXA
IntuiLink software (shipped
with every instrument)
*** Available on Web site for download Remote desktop is a standard
feature on EXA
Harmonic mixer series (26.5, 40, 50,
60, 75, 110 GHz)
11970 For use in E4407B Option AYZ
Preselected millimeter mixer series
(40, 50, 60, 75 GHz)
11974 For use in E4407B Option AYZ
Low noise amplifier to 1 GHz 11909A
Firmware upgrade UE2 Firmware updates also available
on Web site for free download
(http://www.agilent.com/find/
esa_firmware/)
See
(http://www.agilent.com/
find/exa)
Add extra manual set OB1 Available for Web download Available for Web download
Commercial calibration certificate
with test data
UK6 N9010A-UK6
Delete manual set
(retains CD-ROM version)
OBO
Service documentation,
component level CLIP
OBV Component level information
package
Service documentation,
assembly level
OBW Performance verification and
adjustment software included N9010-90002
For more information visit www.agilent.com/find/accessories
Step 7. Choose warranty length
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
1-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
Standard (R-51B-001-C) Standard (R-51B-001-C)
3-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
R-51B-001-3C
Default configuration option
Recommended upgrade