Agilent Technologies N9030A User manual

Agilent N9030A
PXA Signal Analyzer
Configuration Guide
This PXA configuration guide will help you
determine which performance options,
measurement application software, accessories,
and services to include with your new PXA or to
add as upgrades to an existing PXA.

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This step-by-step process will help you configure your PXA signal analyzer. Capabilities that are listed as standard come
with this instrument at no additional charge. Tailor the performance to meet your requirements.
Buy performance options at a lower price now or later as an upgrade. See the upgrade section for more information. For
detailed specifications, refer to the PXA signal analyzer data sheet (5990-3952EN).
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 3 Hz to 3.6 GHz N9030A-503
Frequency range, 3 Hz to 8.4 GHz N9030A-508
Frequency range, 3 Hz to 13.6 GHz N9030A-513
Frequency range, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz N9030A-526 Useful frequency range for testing harmonics of higher frequency
signals
Step 2. Choose a preamplifier
Description Option number Additional information
Preamplifiers improve the noise floor for low level signal detection.
GAIN: +20 dB: 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz, +35 dB: 3.6 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz N9030A-P03 Compatible with frequency range options:
N9030A-503, N9030A-508, N9030A-513, and N9030A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 8.4 GHz N9030A-P08 Compatible with frequency range options:
N9030A-508, N9030A-513, and N9030A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9030A-P13 Compatible with frequency range options:
N9030A-513 and N9030A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz N9030A-P26 Compatible with frequency range option:
N9030A-526
Step 3. Choose an attenuator
Description Option number Additional information
Mechanical attenuator Standard 2 dB steps, 0 to 70 dB
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHz N9030A-EA3 Add in addition to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24dB
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Step 4. Choose an analysis bandwidth
Description Option number Additional information
10 MHz analysis bandwidth Standard Useful for most 2G and 3G measurement applications
25 MHz analysis bandwidth N9030A-B25 Measure wideband signals such as WiMAXTM and multicarrier
W-CDMA
40 MHz analysis bandwidth N9030A-B40 Expand analysis bandwidth to 40 MHz
(Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz)
140 MHz analysis bandwidth N9030A-B1X Expand analysis bandwidth to 140 MHz
(Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz)
Step 5. Add optional features
Description Option number Additional information
Basic pre-compliance EMI features N9030A-EMC Perform EMI pre-compliance measurements with CISPR 16-1-1
detectors and bandwidths. Tune and listen and Measure at Marker
are also available.
Microwave preselector bypass N9030A-MPB Bypass the microwave preselector for wider bandwidth IF
Y axis video out N9030A-YAV Screen Video (0-1 volt open circuit) on rear panel analog out
Aux log video out N9030A-ALV Fast rise time video out
Second IF output N9030A-CR3 IF out depends on IF BW option (25/40/140). Output on Aux IF
connector.
Arbitrary IF out N9030A-CRP IF out (10 MHz to 75 MHz in 500 kHz steps)
Low noise path N9030A-LNP Improved sensitivity (lower DANL) in bands above 3.6 GHz
Step 6. Choose additional or alternative date storage (optional)
Description Option number Additional information
Additional removable hard drive N9030A-HDD Provides a fully-imaged removable hard drive in addition to the one
installed in instruments
Removable solid state drive
substitution
N9030A-SSD Substitute the instrument’s removable hard drive with a removable
solid state drive
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Step 7. Choose measurement application software and license type
Description Option number Additional information
Fixed Licenses Transportable licenses
Spectrum analyzer measurement
application
Standard Not available Traditional swept-tuned spectrum analysis and
many new and enhanced functions; PowerSuite
power measurements based on industry
specifications; SCPI programmable
Remote language compatibility
for 856xE/EC
N9061A-2FP Not available Adds capability to emulate the HP/Agilent
856xE/EC on the X-Series signal analyzers
Remote language compatibility
for 8566/68
N9061A-1FP Not available Adds capability to emulate the 8566/68 on
X-Series
Phase noise measurement
application
N9068A-2FP N9068A-2TP Adds one-button measurements for analyzing
phase noise in frequency domain (log plot) and
time domain (spot frequency)
Noise figure measurement
application
N9069A-1FP
(requires
preamplifier)
N9069A-1TP
(requires
preamplifier)
Adds one-button measurements for noise
figure, gain, and related metrics; requires
preamplifier to meet specifications; works with
Agilent N400xA Series smart noise sources and
346 Series noise sources
Pulse measurement software N9051A-2FP Not available Automates pulse measurements; combines
signal analysis and time domain measurements
W-CDMA measurement
application
N9073A-1FP N9073A-1TP Standards-based, one-button W-CDMA
measurements
HSDPA/HSUPA measurement
application
N9073A-2FP
(requires
N9073A-1FP)
N9073A-2TP
(requires
N9073A-1TP)
Adds HSDPA/HSUPA measurements to the
W-CDMA application
HSPA+ measurement
application
N9073A-3FP
(requires
N9073A-1FP and
N9073A-2FP)
N9073A-3TP
(requires
N9073A-1TP and
N9073A-2TP)
Adds HSPA+ measurements to the W-CDMA
application
LTE-FDD measurement
application
N9080A-1FP N9080A-1TP Adds LTE-FDD measurements
LTE-TDD measurement
application
N9082A-1FP N9082A-1TP Adds LTE-TDD measurements
DVB-T/H measurement
application
N6153A-2FP N6153A-2TP Adds one-button, standard-based power
measurements and modulation analysis of the
DVB-T/H application
ISDB-T measurement
application
N6155A-2FP N6155A-2TP Adds one-button, standard-based power
measurements and modulation analysis of the
ISDB-T application
Note: The last two letters of ordering numbers indicate the license type. FP stands for Fixed Perpetual,
TP for Transportable Perpetual. It is recommended you configure each application with the same license type.
Visit www.agilent.com/find/xseries_transportable for more information about transportable licenses.
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Step 8. Choose measurement application software and license type
Description Option number Additional information
Fixed Licenses Transportable licenses
89600 VSA software 89601A 89601A Provides in-depth signal troubleshooting.
Uses mouse and keyboard control with .COM
API. General purpose or standard-specific
modulation analysis options available, including
3G, LTE, HSPA, HSPA+, WLAN, WiMAX,
RFID, and more. See Step 9 or visit the Web at
www.agilent.com/find/89600 for a complete
list of ordering numbers and options.
VXA vector signal analyzer
measurement application
89601X 89601X Brings vector signal analysis to the test rack
with SCPI programming and hardkey/softkey
interface; see www.agilent.com/find/vxa for
more information
VXA Basic VSA-Lite 89601XFP-205 89601XTP-205 Adds high resolution FFT-based spectrum and
time-domain measurements, time gating,
AM/FM/PM demodulation, statistical
measurements; required option at initial order
of 89601X
VXA X-Series connectivity 89601XFP-333
(requires 205)
89601XTP-333
(requires 205)
Required option at initial order of 89601X
VXA vector modulation analysis 89601XFP-AYA
(requires 205/333)
89601XTP-AYA
(requires 205/333)
Adds general purpose digital modulation for
2-16 FSK, 2-8 PSK and 16-1024 QAM as well
as over 15 additional formats; requires Options
205/333
VXA WLAN modulation analysis 89601XFP-B7R
(requires 205/333)
89601XTP-B7R
(requires 205/333)
Adds IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/j/p WLAN modulation
analysis
MATLAB®- Basic Signal
Analysis Package
N6171A-M01 Not available Adds MATLAB software environment and
the Instrument Control Toolbox – use this
configuration to configure, control, and acquire
data from the PXA for basic signal analysis; not
upgradable after the instrument shipped
MATLAB - Standard Signal
Analysis Package
N6171A-M02 Not available Adds MATLAB Basic Signal Package plus
the Communications Toolbox and Signal
Processing Toolbox – use this configuration
to filter or demodulate signals, automate
measurements, analyze or visualize data, or
build test systems; not upgradable after the
instrument shipped
MATLAB - Advanced Signal
Analysis Package
N6171A-M03 Not available Adds MATLAB Standard Signal Package plus
the Filter Design Toolbox, RF Toolbox, and
SystemTest – use SystemTest software to
develop, manage, and execute test routines
developed in MATLAB; not upgradable after
the instrument shipped
Note: The last two letters of ordering numbers indicate the license type. FP stands for Fixed Perpetual,
TP for Transportable Perpetual. It is recommended you configure each application with the same license type.
Visit www.agilent.com/find/xseries_transportable for more information about transportable licenses.
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Step 9. Add the following options if you choose 89601A
Description Option number Additional information
Basic VSA software 89601A-200 Required
Hardware connectivity 89601A-300 Required
Flexible vector modulation analysis 89601A-AYA
3G modulation analysis bundle 89601A-B7N This is an ordering convenience equivalent to Options B7T, B7U,
B7W, B7X
cdma2000®/1xEV-DV
modulation analysis
89601A-B7T
W-CDMA/HSPA (enhanced)
modulation analysis
89601A-B7U
1xEV-DO modulation analysis 89601A-B7W
TD-SCD MA modulation analysis 89601A-B7X
WLAN modulation analysis 89601A-B7R
IEEE 802.16-2004 OFDM
modulation analysis
89601A-B7S
IEEE 802.16 OFDMA
modulation analysis
89601A-B7Y
TEDS modulation analysis and test 89601A-BHA
RFID modulation analysis 89601A-BHC
LTE modulation analysis 89601A-BHD
LTE TDD modulation analysis 89601A-BHE
Link to ADS software 89601A-105
Link to MathWorks Simulink
Simulation and Model-Based Design
89601A-106
Note: Options 200 and 300 must be selected.
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Step 10. Choose accessories
Description Option number Additional information
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω
(type-N to BNC)
N9030A-MLP 50 Ω type-N male to 75 ohm BNC female adapter;
Frequency range: 9MHz to 2 GHz;
Input/output return loss: 20 db and 11 dB;
Insertion loss: 5.7dB
USB storage device (4 GB, blank) N9030A-EFM Enhances the usability of the Windows®XP Professional operating
system
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive N9030A-DVR Enhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional operating
system
Mouse, USB interface Standard Every PXA is shipped with a USB mouse which enhances the
usability of the Windows XP Professional operating system
Keyboard, USB interface N9030A-KYB Enhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional operating
system (Note: Does not fit N9020A-BAG accessory pouch)
Keyboard, USB 65 keys N9030A-KB2 Smaller keyboard than Option KYB
Rack mount with handles N9030A-1CP Adds rack mount flanges and front handles to the PXA
Front handles N9030A-1CN Adds front handles to the PXA. If you want to install handles and
mount the PXA in a rack or cabinet, refer to Option 1CP.
Rack mount N9030A-1CM Adds rack mount flanges to the PXA
User guides Standard US – English localization; all user documentation is included in the
PXA embedded context sensitive help system inside the PXA and
on a CD that is shipped with the instrument. In addition, printed
versions of the Getting Started Guide and the User’s Guide are
shipped with every instrument. Alternatively, user documentation
can be downloaded from: www.agilent.com/find/pxa_manuals.
For more information visit: www.agilent.com/find/accessories.
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Step 11. Choose warranty length
Description Option number
1-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
Standard
R-51B-001-C
1-year warranty is included at no additional charge
3-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
R-51B-001-3C Recommended
Step 12. Add calibration, technical training, and support
Description Option number Additional information
Commercial calibration certificate
with test data
N9030A-UK6 Calibration certificate only available at time of instrument purchase;
only provides measurement results
ISO 17025 Compliant Calibration N9030A-1A7 Provides ISO 17025A compliant calibration from factory
ANSI Z540 Compliant Calibration N9030A-A6J Provides ANSI Z540 compliant calibration from factory
Calibration service: Agilent upfront
support plan, 3-year term
R-50C-011-3 Agilent tests your instrument against its original specifications,
and automatically makes adjustments if outside of specified
parameters; pre- and post-adjustment measurement data reports
also provided
Service: remote scheduled
productivity assistance
PS-S10-100 Hourly phone-in technical support service designed to help you
understand and operate your equipment through convenient phone
and Web access
Service: 1-day start-up assistance PS-S20-01 Training on how to operate your instrument effectively –
recommended
Service: productivity assistance PS-S20-100 Daily instrument and application consulting using your equipment
and device under test
Service: custom engineering service PS-X10-100 Application-specific technical assistance
Other calibration options may be available.
For more information on calibration go to: www.agilent.com/find/calibration
For more information on training and application support services go to: www.agilent.com/find/training
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Instrument Upgrades
Upgrade your existing PXA
Fast upgrade process for selected performance options not requiring additional hardware
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Agilent and request to receive the software entitlement certificate through email.
2. Redeem the certificate through the Web by following the instructions on the certificate.
3. Install the license file and latest software in the PXA.
4. Begin using the new capability.
Installation, calibration, and verification information is available at: www.agilent.com/find/PXA_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Additional Information
Add an electronic attenuator, 3.6GHz N9030AK-EA3
Add preamplifier, 3.6 GHz N9030AK-P03
Add preamplifier, 8.4 GHz N9030AK-P08 Requires Option 526, 513, or 508
Add preamplifier, 13.6 GHz N9030AK-P13 Requires Option 526 or 513
Add preamplifier, 26.5 GHz N9030AK-P26 Requires Option 526
Increase baseband analysis
bandwidth 10 MHz to 25 MHz
N9030AK-B25
Increase baseband analysis
bandwidth 10 MHz to 40 MHz
N9030AK-B40 Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
Increase baseband analysis
bandwidth 25 MHz to 40 MHz
N9030AK-BU1 Option MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
Connector rear, wideband IF output N9030AK-CR3 Provides 2nd IF out, frequency/power depends on BW path
Possibilities are 322.5 MHz, 300 MHz or 250 MHz
Microwave preselector bypass N9030AK-MPB Must have Option LNP or B1X previously installed
Low Noise Path N9030AK-LNP Must have Option MPB or B1X previously installed
Y axis video out N9030AK-YAV
Connector rear, programmable IF output N9030AK-CRP
Auxiliary Log Video Out N9030AK-ALV
Basic pre-compliance EMI features N9030AK-EMC Compliant with CISPR 16-1-1 2007 detectors and BWs

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Instrument Upgrades
Hardware upgrades requiring new or additional hardware
Description Upgrade number Additional information
Increase baseband analysis
bandwidth 40 MHz to 140 MHz
N9030AK-BU2 Includes additional hardware;
N9030AK-BU2 not available with Option 503; Option MPB
required
Increase baseband analysis
bandwidth to 140 MHz
N9030AK-B1X Includes additional hardware;
N9030AK-B1X not available with Option 503; Option MPB
required
HW and License preselector bypass and
low noise path
N9030AK-HL1 Includes additional hardware; installs MPB and LNP when
neither are previously installed
Additional removable hard drive N9030AK-HDD Includes additional hardware
Additional removable solid state drive N9030AK-SSD Includes additional hardware
Hardware Upgrades
Add additional accessories to your existing PXA
Description Upgrade number Additional information
USB storage device, 4 GB N9030AK-EFM Enhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional
operating system
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive N9030AK-DVR Enhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional
operating system
Keyboard, USB interface N9030AK-KYB Full-sized USB keyboard
65-key USB keyboard N9030AK-KB2 Smaller keyboard than Option KYB
Rack mount and handle kit N9030AK-1CP Add rack mount flanges and front handles
Front handle kit N9030AK-1CN Front handles
Rack mount kit N9030AK-1CM Rack mount flanges not compatible with 1CP, 1CN
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω
(type-N to BNC)
N9030AK-MLP 50 Ω type-N male to 75 Ω BNC female adapter; frequency range:
9MHz to 2 GHz; input/output return loss: 20 dB and 11 dB;
insertion loss: 5.7 dB
Front panel protective cover N9030AK-CVR
Software media kit N9030AK-SWM Provides latest instrument software on USB storage device
if preferred method of SW update via Agilent.com is not
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Connectivity (standard)
Six USB 2.0 type-A ports Connect up to six USB devices to the PXA without using a hub; PXA behaves as host
controller; USB 2.0 compatible ports – two on front and four in the back
One USB 2.0 type-B port PXA behaves as a USB device (client); USB 2.0 compatible port
1000Base-T LAN interface
GPIB; Controller or Device
LXI; class-C compliant
Standard software
Open Windows XP Professional
operating system
Including Remote Desktop, Internet Explorer, File Explorer and other standard programs
Embedded Web server LXI class-C compliant
Adobe®Acrobat Reader
Instrument weight and dimensions
Weight
Bench top configuration (standard) 22 kg (48 lbs)
Dimensions (bench top configuration)
Height
Width
Length
17.7 cm (7.0 in)
42.6 cm (16.8 in) without side handles, add 12 mm with handles
55.6 cm (21.9 in)
Display
Diagonal 21.4 cm (8.4 in) XGA resolution
Other Information
Additional Resources
Related Agilent literature
Publication title Pub number
Agilent PXA Signal Analyzer Brochure 5990-3951EN
Agilent PXA Signal Analyzer N9030A Data Sheet 5990-3952EN
Agilent Web site
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