Keysight Technologies N9000B User manual

Keysight Technologies
CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch
N9000B
Configuration Guide
This conguration guide will help you
determine which performance options,
measurement applications, accessories,
and services to include with your new
multi-touch CXA or to add as upgrades to
an existing CXA.

02 | Keysight | N9000B CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch - Configuration Guide
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer
This step-by-step process will help you congure your new CXA X-Series signal analyzer.
Tailor the performance to meet your requirements.
Included in base product
Standard options and accessories come with the CXA base model at no additional
charge and do not need to be ordered. They include:
– Spectrum analyzer measurement application
– Dual-core, high-performance processor, 8 GB RAM, removable solid-state drive
– Frequency reference
– 10 MHz analysis bandwidth
– Enhanced phase noise
– Windows Embedded Standard 7
– Benchtop conguration
– Mouse
– User guide
– Power cord
– 3-year return-to-Keysight warranty
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz N9000B-503
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz N9000B-507
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9000B-513
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz N9000B-526
Step 2. Add a preamplier
Description Option number Additional information: Preampliers improve the noise oor for low-level signal
detection; +20 dB: 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz N9000B-P03 Compatible with N9000B-503, N9000B-507, N9000B-513,
and N9000B-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 7.5 GHz N9000B-P07 Compatible with N9000B-507, N9000B-513, and N9000B-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9000B-P13 Compatible with N9000B-513 and N9000B-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz N9000B-P26 Compatible with N9000B-526
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency reference Standard Aging rate: ± 1 x 10–6/year
Precision frequency reference N9000B-PFR Reduces frequency drift for more accurate measurements; aging rate: ± 1 x 10–7 /year
Step 4. Choose an attenuator
Description Option number Additional information
Mechanical attenuator Standard 10 dB steps, 0 to 50 dB, for N9000B-503 and N9000B-507
10 dB steps, 0 to 70 dB, for N9000B-513 and N9000B-526
Fine resolution step attenuator N9000B-FSA Allows 2 dB steps for the full range of the attenuator
Step 5. Choose analysis bandwidth
Description Option number Additional information
10 MHz analysis bandwidth Standard Useful for most 2G and 3G measurement applications
25 MHz analysis bandwidth N9000B-B25 Extends the analysis (demod) bandwidth from 10 to 25 MHz; useful for most cellular
communications, wireless connectivity, and audio/video broadcasting measurement
applications
Get More Information
For a summary of specications,
refer to the N9000B CXA data
sheet (literature number 5992-
1274EN ).
A full set of specications are
available in the N9000B CXA
Signal Analyzer Specication
Guide at www.keysight.com/nd/
cxa_specications.

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Step 6. Add a tracking generator
Description Option number Additional information
Tracking generator, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz N9000B-T03 Compatible with N9000B-503, N9000B-507 only
Tracking generator, 9 kHz to 6.0 GHz N9000B-T06 Compatible with N9000B-507 only
Step 7. Add a 75 Ω input connector
Description Option number Additional information
Connector, 75 Ω additional RF input,
1.5 GHz
N9000B-C75 Not compatible with Options T03 or T06; compatible with N9000B-503 and
N9000B-507 only
Step 8. Choose performance
Description Option number Additional information
Enhanced phase noise Standard Installed as N9000B-EP4
Step 9. Add optional features
Description Option number Additional information
Enhanced display package N9000B-EDP Includes spectrogram, trace zoom, and zone span
Basic precompliance EMI N9000B-EMC Perform EMI precompliance measurements with CISPR 16-1-1 detectors and
bandwidths; tune and listen, and measure at marker are also available
External source control N9000B-ESC External source control for Keysight EXG, MXG, and PSG signal generaters; includes
3 BNC cables and 1 cross-over LAN cable; compatible with N9000B-503 and
N9000B-507 only
Step 10. Choose operating system
Description Option number Additional information
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Standard Installed as N9000B-W7X
Step 11. Add security features
Description Option number Additional information
Additional, removable
solid-state drive
N9000B-SSD Provides a fully-imaged, removable solid-state drive in addition to the one installed in the
instrument
Exclude launch program N9000B-SF1 Prevents the launching of Windows programs from the instrument application
Prohibit saving results N9000B-SF2 Prevents the saving/recall of measurement results or user congurations to/from
instrument’s data storage
Step 12. Add rear panel output utilities
Description Option number Additional information
Second IF output N9000B-CR3 Wideband IF out; output on Aux IF connector at rear panel; compatible with N9000B-503
and N9000B-507 only
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)

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Step 13. Choose measurement application or software and license type
Note: The last two letters of the ordering numbers indicate the license type—FP stands for xed perpetual, TP for transportable perpetual; it is
recommended that you congure each application with the same license type; visit www.keysight.com/nd/X-series_transportable for more information
about transportable licenses.
Description Fixed license Transportable
license
Additional information
Cellular communications
LTE/LTE-Advanced
FDD
N9080C-1FP N9080C-1TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-FDD measurements
N9080C-2FP N9080C-2TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-Advanced FDD measurements; requires
N9080C-1FP/1TP
LTE/LTE-Advanced
TDD
N9082C-1FP N9082C-1TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-TDD measurements
N9082C-2FP N9082C-2TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-Advanced TDD measurements; requires
N9082C-1FP/1TP
W-CDMA/HSPA+ N9073C-1FP N9073C-1TP Standard-based, one-button W-CDMA measurements
N9073C-2FP N9073C-2TP Adds HSPA measurements; requires 1FP/1TP
N9073C-3FP N9073C-3TP Adds HSPA+ measurements; requires 1FP/1TP, 2FP/2TP
General purpose
Spectrum analyzer Standard Not available Traditional spectrum analysis plus many new and enhanced functions; power
measurements based on industry specications
Analog demodulation N9063C-1FP N9063C-1TP Installed as N9063C-2FP or -2TP and N9063C-3FP or -3TP. Adds one-button
measurement for AM/FM/PM demodulation with metrics, tune and listen, and AF
spectrum; supports audio output (output voltage proportional to frequency deviation).
FM Stereo and RDS are included.
Phase noise W9068C-2FP W9068C-2TP One-button phase noise measurements in frequency domain (log plot) and time domain
(spot frequency)
Noise gure N9069C-3FP
(requires
preamplier)
N9069C-3TP
(requires
preamplier)
Installed as N9069C-1FP or -1TP and N9069C-2FP or -2TP. Adds one-button
measurements for noise gure, gain, and related metrics; requires preamplier to
meet specications; works with Keysight N400xA Series smart noise sources and 346
Series noise sources; supports U7227 Series USB external preampliers; includes the
advanced NF measurement features including external LO control over GPIB/LAN/USB,
multi-stage converter tests with system LO, and manual mode to simulate the legacy NF
meter.
MATLAB software N6171A-M01 Not available Basic signal analysis package; adds MATLAB software environment and the Instrument
Control Toolbox (not upgradeable)
N6171A-M02 Not available Standard signal analysis package; includes basic package and adds Communications
Toolbox and Signal Processing Toolbox (not upgradeable)
N6171A-M03 Not available Advanced signal analysis package; includes standard package and adds Filter Design
Toolbox, RF Toolbox, and System Test (not upgradeable)
Pulse N9067C-1FP Not available Characterize pulsed RF signals in the time domain, with phase, frequency and statistical
analysis of large pulse sets.
89600 VSA software Not available 89601B
(transportable
license is
standard)
Industry-leading measurement software for evaluating and troubleshooting signals in
R&D; PC-based software supporting more than 40 measurement platforms, plus more
than 75 signal standards and modulation types including MIMO analysis;
www.keysight.com/nd/89600vsa
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)

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Step 14. Choose physical instrument conguration
Description Option number Additional information
Bench top conguration Standard Provides two side carrying straps, four rear feet, and four bottom feet with a tilt stand
Portable conguration N9000B-PRC Provides a convenient, pivoting carrying handle as well as rubber protective corners and end
guards; this conguration is intended for applications requiring more rugged packaging, such as
in the eld
CXA bench top conguration
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 15. Choose accessories
Description Option number Additional information
Mouse, USB interface Standard Every CXA is shipped with a USB mouse which enhances the usability of the
Windows operating system
User guide Standard –US – English localization
–All user documentation is included in the CXA’s embedded, context-
sensitive help system and on a CD that is shipped with the instrument
–User documentation can be downloaded from:
www.keysight.com/nd/cxa_manuals
Power cord Standard Dependent upon region of use
Rack mount 1CM113A Adds rack mount anges to the CXA
Front handles 1CN103A Adds front handles to the CXA
Rack mount with handles 1CP105A Adds rack mount anges and handles to the CXA
Rack slide 1CR013A Adds a non-tilting rack slide to the CXA
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive 1DVR001A Enhances the usability of the Windows operating system
Mouse, USB interface 1MSE001A
US 65-key USB keyboard 1KBD001A Smaller keyboard
Front panel protection cover N9000B-CVR
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω (type-N to BNC) MLP001A –50 Ω type-N male to 75 Ω BNC female adapter
–Frequency range: 9 MHz to 2 GHz
–Input/output return loss: 20 and 11 dB
–Insertion loss: 5.7 dB
USB external preamplier, 10 MHz to 4 GHz U7227A
USB external preamplier, 0.1 to 26.5 GHz U7227C
USB external preamplier, 2 to 50 GHz U7227F
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/nd/accessories

06 | Keysight | N9000B CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch - Configuration Guide
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 16. Choose warranty length
Description Option number Additional information
Return-to-Keysight warranty, 3 years Standard 3-year warranty is included at no additional charge
Warranty Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 5 years
R-51B-001-5Z
Warranty Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 7 years
R-51B-001-7Z
Warranty Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 10 years
R-51B-001-10Z
Step 17. Add calibration, technical training, support, and upgrade services
Description Option number Additional information
Commercial calibration
certicate with test data
N9000B-UK6 Calibration certicate only available at time of instrument purchase; only
provides measurement results
Keysight Cal + uncertainties
+ guardbanding (accredited cal)
N9000B-AMG Provides ISO 17025A accredited calibration from factory
ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration N9000B-A6J Provides ANSI Z540 compliant calibration from factory
Calibration Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 3 years
R-50C-011-3
Keysight tests your instrument against its original specications and
automatically makes adjustments if outside of specied parameters;
pre- and post-adjustment measurement data reports also provided
Calibration Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 5 years
R-50C-011-5
Calibration Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 7 years
R-50C-011-7
Calibration Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 10 years
R-50C-011-10
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-specic technical assistance
Other calibration options may be available; for more information on calibration go to: www.keysight.com/nd/calibration
For more information on training and application support services go to: www.keysight.com/nd/training

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Description Upgrade
number
Requirements CXA must
already include the
following)
Additional information
Increase analysis bandwidth
from 10 to 25 MHz
N9000BU-B25 None
Add preamplier, 3 GHz N9000BU-P03 None
Add preamplier, 7.5 GHz N9000BU-P07 507, 513 or 526 Not compatible with Option 503
Add preamplier, 13.6 GHz N9000BU-P13 513 or 526 Not compatible with Option 503 or 507
Add preamplier, 26.5 GHz N9000BU-P26 526 Not compatible with Option 503, 507, or 513
Add ne resolution
step attenuator
N9000BU-FSA None
Upgrade to the precision
frequency reference
N9000BU-PFR None
Add tracking generator, 3 GHz N9000BU-T03 None Requires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 513
or 526
Add tracking generator, 6 GHz N9000BU-T06 None Requires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 503,
513, or 526
Add basic EMI
precompliance features
N9000BU-EMC None
Add external source control N9000BU-ESC None Adds feature to control the Keysight EXG, MXG, and PSG signal
generators; includes 3 BNC cables and 1 cross-over LAN cable; not
compatible with Options 513 or 526
Add second IF output N9000BU-CR3 None Requires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 513
or 526
Add enhanced display package N9000BU-EDP None
Add security features,
exclude launch program
N9000BU-SF1 None Prevents the launching of Windows programs from
the instrument application
Add security features,
prohibit saving results
N9000BU-SF2 None Prevents the saving/recall of measurement results or user
congurations to/from instrument’s data storage
Add removable solid state
drive
N9000BU-SSD None Provides a fully-imaged, removable solid-state drive
1. At the time of manufacture, the hardware related to many of these options was fully adjusted and the option performance was veried to be within its
warranted specications. Within one year of the initial calibration date of the analyzer, this option is fully calibrated with no further adjustment or
verication testing.
2. If this analyzer has been adjusted as part of a repair or calibration during its rst year, or if the analyzer is more than one year old, additional adjustment and
performance verication 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 specications.
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/nd/accessories
Instrument Upgrades
Fast license-key upgrades for performance options that do not require additional
hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight and request to receive the option
upgrade entitlement certicate and a one-time software upgrade license through
email
2. Redeem the certicate through the Web by following the instructions on the
certicate
3. Install the license le and latest software in the CXA
4. Begin using the new capability 1, 2
Installation and testing information is available at:
www.keysight.com/nd/cxa_upgrades
You Can Upgrade!
Options can be added after your
initial purchase.
Most X-Series
options are license-
key upgradeable.
UP
GRADE

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Related Literature
Keysight CXA signal analyzers
Publication title Publication number
N9000B CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch, Data Sheet 5992-1274EN
X-Series Signal Analyzers - Brochure 5992-1316EN
X-Series Measurement Applications, Brochure 5989-8019EN

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This information is subject to change without notice.
© Keysight Technologies, 2016
Published in USA, January 28, 2016
5992-1275EN
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