Agilent Technologies MXE EMI Receiver N9038A User manual

MXE EMI Receiver
N9038A
Configuration guide
The MXE configuration guide will help you determine which
performance options, measurement applications, accessories, and
services to include with your new MXE or to add as upgrades to an
existing MXE.

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Configure Your Agilent MXE EMI Receiver
This step-by-step process will help you configure your MXE. Capabilities that are listed as standard come with the
instrument at no additional charge. Tailor the performance to meet your needs.
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 20 Hz to 8.4 GHz N9038A-508
Frequency range, 20 Hz to 26.5 GHZ N9038A-526
Frequency range, 20 Hz to 44 GHZ N9038A-544
Step 2. Choose a preamplifier
Description Option number Additional information
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 8.4 GHz Standard (N9038A-P08) Standard with frequency range Option N9038A-508
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz Standard (N9038A-P26) Standard with frequency range Option N9038A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 44 GHz Standard (N9038A-P44) Standard with frequency range Option N9038A-544
Step 3. Frequency reference
Description Option number Additional information
Precision frequency reference Standard (N9038A-PFR) Aging rate ± x 10
-7
/year
Step 4. Attenuator
Description Option number Additional information
Mechanical attenuator Standard 2 dB steps, 0 to 70 dB
Step 5. Choose analysis bandwidth
Description Option number Additional information
10 MHz analysis bandwidth Standard
25 MHz analysis bandwidth N9038A-B25 Optional
Step 6. Choose optional features
Description Option number Additional information
Enhanced display package Standard (N9038A-EDP) Includes spectrogram, trace zoom, and zone span
External LISN control Standard (N9038A-LSN) Adds front panel control for two automatic external line impedance
stabilization networks
Wideband IF output Standard (N9038A-CR3) Second IF output on rear-panel Aux IF connector
Digital processor Standard (N9038A-DP2) High-performance digital signal processing with 2 GB capture memory
Type-N RF connector, female N9038A-CNF Type-N RF connector, female
3.5 mm connector, male N9038A-C35 Choose 3.5 mm connector for input 1 on Option 526 only
(input 2 remains type-N)
External source control N9038A-ESC Control MXG sources from the front panel of the MXE
Time domain scan N9038A-TDS Provides high-overlap FFT scanning for fast signal capture
Step 7. Add data storage
Description Option number Additional information
Additional removable solid-state drive N9038A-SSD Provides a fully-imaged removable solid-state drive in addition to the
one installed in the instrument
Step 8. Add rear panel output utility
Description Option number Additional information
Y-axis screen video output N9038A-YAS Screen video (0-1 volt open circuit) on rear panel analog out

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Step 9. Choose measurement application software and license type
Note: The last two letters of the ordering numbers indicate the license type—FP stands for fixed perpetual, TP for transportable
perpetual; it is recommended that you configure each application with the same license type; for more information about transportable
licenses visit www.agilent.com/find/X-Series_transportable
Description Fixed license Transportable
license
Additional information
General purpose
Spectrum analyzer Standard Not available Traditional spectrum analysis plus many new and
enhanced functions; power measurements based on
industry specifications
Analog demodulation N9063A-2FP
N9063A-3FP
N9063A-2TP
N9063A-3TP
Adds one-button measurement for AM/FM/PM
demodulation with metrics, tune and listen, and AF
spectrum
Adds FM Stereo and RDS; requires 2FP/2TP
EMI measurement
application
Standard
(N6141A)
Not available Compliance conducted and radiated emission
measurements
Noise figure N9069A-1FP
(requires
preamplifier to
meet specifications)
N9069A-1TP
(requires
preamplifier to
meet specifications)
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
Phase noise N9068A-2FP N9068A-2TP Adds one-button measurements for analyzing phase
noise in frequency domain (log plot) and time domain
(spot frequency)
SCPI command language
compatibility
Standard
(N9062A-2FP)
Not available Adds capability to emulate the R&S FSP/FSU/FSE
spectrum analyzers
89600 VSA software 89601 VSA Not available Industry-leading measurement software for evaluating
and troubleshooting signals in R&D; PC-based software
supporting more than 30 measurement platforms, plus
more than 75 signal standards and modulation types
including MIMO analysis;
www.agilent.com/find/89600_VSA
Step 10. Choose accessories and documentation
Description Option number Additional information
Mouse, USB interface Standard Every MXE is shipped with a USB mouse, which enhances the usability of the
Windows XP®Professional operating system
Keyboard, USB interface Standard Enhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional operating system
User and Getting Started guides Standard • US English localization
• All user documentation is included in the MXE embedded context-
sensitive help system and on a CD that is shipped with the instrument
• User documentation can be downloaded from:
www.agilent.com/find/mxe_manuals
Rack mount N9038A-1CM Adds rack mount flanges to the MXE
Front handles N9038A-1CN Adds front handles to the MXE
Rack mount with handles N9038A-1CP Adds rack mount and handles to MXE
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW N9038A-DVR Enhances the usability of the Windows XP professional operating system
US 65-key USB keyboard N9038A-KB2 Compact design for easy storage
Service documentation N9038A-OBW Adds service documentation assembly level

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Step 12. Add calibration, technical training, support, and upgrade services
Description Option number Additional information
ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration N9038A-A6J
Commercial calibration certificate with
test data
N9038A-UK6 Calibration certificate only available at time of purchase; only
provides measurement results
ISO 17025 calibration at time of
purchase
If you require a calibration performed by an accredited ISO/IEC
17025 laboratory, please contact your local Agilent sales
representative
Service: 1-day start-up assistance PS-S20-01 Training on how to operate your instrument effectively
(recommended)
Agilent calibration, 3 years R-50C-011-3
Agilent calibration, 5 years R-50C-011-5
Agilent calibration + uncertainties +
guardbanding, 3 years
R-50C-016-3 ISO 17025 accredited calibration
Agilent calibration + uncertainties +
guardbanding, 5 years
R-50C-016-5 ISO 17025 accredited calibration
ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration - 3 years R-50C-021-3
ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration - 5 years R-50C-021-5
Step 11. Choose warranty length
Description Description Additional information
Return-to-Agilent warranty, 3 years Standard Standard 3-year warranty is included at no additional charge
Return-to-Agilent warranty, 5 years R-51B-001-5C

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Instrument Upgrades
Upgrade your existing MXE
Description Upgrade number Additional information
Increase analysis bandwidth from 10
MHz to 25 MHz
N9038AK-B25
Additional removable solid-state drive N9038AK-SSD
Add Y-axis screen video output N9038AK-YAS
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive N9038AK-DVR
Keyboard, USB interface N9038AK-KYB
US 65 key USB keyboard N9038AK-KB2
Rack mount and handle kit N9038AK-1CP Not compatible with Options 1CM and 1CN
Front handle kit N9038AK-1CN Not compatible with Options 1CM and 1CP
Rack mount kit N9038AK-1CM Not compatible with Options 1CP and 1CN
External source control kit N9038AK-ESC
Type "N" connector for input 1 N9038AK-CNF Makes both inputs 1 and 2 type-N connectors
3.5 mm connector for input 1 N9038AK-C35 Input 2 remains type-N
Hardware to enable monitor spectrum,
APD, and time domain scan
N9038AK-HL4
Time domain software N9038AK-TDS
LISN control hardware N9038AK-LSN
1. Applies to Options B25 and YAS only.
2. At the time of manufacture, the hardware related to many of these options was fully adjusted and the option performance was verified to
be within its warranted specifications. Within one year of the initial calibration date of the analyzer, this option is fully calibrated with no
further adjustment or verification testing.
3. If this analyzer has been adjusted as part of a repair or calibration during its first year, or if the analyzer is more than one year old, additional
adjustment and performance verification tests are required to ensure that some newly installed options are functioning properly. However,
the completion of these tests does not guarantee that the analyzer meets all warranted specifications.
www.agilent.com/find/mxe_upgrades
Fast license-key upgrades for performance options that do not require additional hardware: 1
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 MXE
4. Begin using the new capability 2, 3

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