Keysight EXA X-Series N9010A User manual

Keysight Technologies
EXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
N9010A
Conguration Guide
This EXA conguration guide will help you
determine which performance options,
measurement applications, accessories,
and services to include with your new EXA
or to add as upgrades to an existing EXA.

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Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 3.6 GHz N9010A-503
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 7 GHz N9010A-507
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 13.6 GHz N9010A-513
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz N9010A-526
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 32 GHz N9010A-532
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 44 GHz N9010A-544
Step 2. Add a preamplier
Description Option number Additional information
Preampliers improve the noise oor for low-level signal detection
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz N9010A-P03 Compatible with frequency range options N9010A-503, N9010A-507, N9010A-513,
N9010A-526, N9010A-532, and N9010A-544
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 7 GHz N9010A-P07 Compatible with frequency range options N9010A-507, N9010A-513, N9010A-526,
N9010A-532, and N9010A-544
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9010A-P13 Compatible with frequency range options N9010A-513, N9010A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz N9010A-P26 Compatible with frequency range option N9010A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 32 GHz N9010A-P32 Compatible with frequency range option N9010A-532
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 44 GHz N9010A-P44 Compatible with frequency range option N9010A-544
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency reference Standard Aging rate: ± 1 x 10–6/year
Precision frequency reference
10 MHz
N9010A-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 60 dB
Fine step attenuator N9010A-FSA Allows 2 dB steps for the full 60 dB range of the mechanical attenuator
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHz N9010A-EA3 In addition to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24 dB
Congure Your Keysight N9010A EXA Signal Analyzer
This step-by-step process will help you configure your new N9010A EXA X-Series signal analyzer as well as add millimeter-wave
capabilities. Tailor the performance to meet your requirements. For detailed specifications, refer to the specification guide (N9010-
90025). For a summary of specifications, refer to the data sheet (5989-6529EN).
Included in base product
Standard options and accessories come with the EXA 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
– Mechanical attenuator
– 10 MHz/25 MHz analysis bandwidth
– Enhanced phase noise
– Windows Embedded Standard 7
– Real-time link
– Benchtop configuration
– Mouse
– User guide
– Front-panel protective cover
– Power cord
– 3-year return-to-Keysight warranty

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Step 5. Choose analysis bandwidth
Description Option number Additional information
10 MHz/25 MHz analysis bandwidth Standard
(N9010A-B25)
Useful for most cellular communications, wireless connectivity, and audio/video broadcasting
measurement applications
40 MHz analysis bandwidth N9010A-B40 Extends the analysis (demod) bandwidth to 40 MHz (Option MPB required for measurements
at frequency > 3.6 GHz); also enables fast sweep capability licensed as N9010A-FS1 and
N9010A-FS2
Microwave preselector bypass N9010A-MPB Required for wide analysis bandwidth measurements with Option B40 at frequency > 3.6 GHz;
also enables fast sweep capability licensed as N9010A-FS1 and N9010A-FS2
Step 6. Choose performance options
Description Option number Additional information
Enhanced phase noise Standard1 Licensed as N9010A-EP5
Digital processor with 2 GB capture
memory
N9010A-DP2 Comes standard with Option B40; also enables fast sweep capability licensed as N9010A-FS1
and N9010A-FS2
Fast power N9010A-FP2 Accelerates the power measurements such as ACPR; requires Option B40
Noise oor extension N9010A-NFE Improves analyzer’s DANL performance (instrument alignment based processes); licensed as
N9010A-NF2
Step 7. Add optional features
Description Option number Additional information
Enhanced display package N9010A-EDP Includes spectrogram, trace zoom, and zone span
Basic precompliance EMI N9010A-EMC Perform basic EMI precompliance measurements with CISPR 16-1-1 detectors and bandwidths;
tune and listen, and measure at marker are also available
External source control N9010A-ESC External source control for Keysight EXG, MXG, and PSG signal generators for scalar stimu-
lus-response measurements; supports external mixing; includes 3 BNC cables and 1 crossover
LAN cable
External mixing N9010A-EXM Provides external mixing with Keysight and third-party mixers; single port 2for LO out and IF in
(SMA female); compatible with Options 532 and 544 only
Time domain scan N9010A-TDS Improves scan speed for EMC pre-compliance tests; requires N6141A EMC pre-compliance
measurement application and Option DP2, or B40
Step 8. Select operating system
Description Option number Additional information
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Standard Licensed as N9010A-W7X
Step 9. Add security features
Description Option number Additional information
Additional, removable solid-state
drive
N9010A-SSD Provides a fully-imaged, removable solid-state drive in addition to the one installed in the
instrument
Security features, exclude launch
program
N9010A-SF1 Prevents the launching of Windows programs from the instrument application
Security features, prohibit saving
results
N9010A-SF2 Prevents the saving/recall of measurement results or user congurations to/from instrument’s
data storage
1. All RF and microwave instruments with serial number prefix break of MY/SG/US5648 are installed with the N9010A-EP5 for the enhanced phase noise
performance. The N9010A-EP5 is not upgradable.
2. When used with the Keysight 11970 Series external mixers, an external diplexer is required. Recommended diplexer can be purchased from Keysight as
N9029AE13, or from OML Inc. as DPL.313B.

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Step 10. Add rear panel output utilities
Description Option number Additional information
Second IF output N9010A-CR3 Wideband IF out; output center frequency depends on IF BW option (25/40); output on Aux IF
connector at rear panel
Arbitrary IF output N9010A-CRP IF out 10 to 75 MHz (in 500 kHz steps); output on Aux IF connector at rear panel
Y-axis screen video output N9010A-YAS Screen video (0-1 volt open circuit) on rear panel analog out
Real-time link Standard The LVDS connector allows EXA to connect to X-COM data recorder or data streaming (up
to 40 MHz BW), and to the N5106A PXB baseband generator and channel emulator; requires
Option B40 or DP2; licensed as N9010A-RTL
Step 11. Choose measurement application or 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; visit www.keysight.com/find/X-Series_transportable for more
information about transportable licenses
Description Fixed license Transportable
license
Additional information
Cellular communications
LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD N9080B-1FP N9080B-1TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-FDD measurements; requires W7X -
Windows 7 OS
N9080B-2FP N9080B-2TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-Advanced FDD measurements; requires W7X,
and N9080B-1FP/1TP
NB-IoT/eMTC N9080B-3FP N9080B-3TP Standard-based, one-button NB-IoT/eMTC measurements; requires
N9080B-2FP/2TP
LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD N9082B-1FP N9082B-1TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-TDD measurements; requires W7X -
Windows 7 OS
N9082B-2FP N9082B-2TP Standard-based, one-button LTE-Advanced TDD measurements;
requires W7X, and N9082B-1FP/1TP
Multi-standard radio (MSR) N9083A-1FP N9083A-1TP Standard-based, one-button MSR measurements on any combination of
LTE-FDD, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evo, cdma2000, and
1xEV-DO signals
W-CDMA/HSPA+ N9073A-1FP N9073A-1TP Standard-based, one-button W-CDMA measurements
N9073A-2FP N9073A-2TP Adds HSPA measurements; requires 1FP/1TP
N9073A-3FP N9073A-3TP Adds HSPA+ measurements; requires 1FP/1TP, 2FP/2TP
N9073A-XFP N9073A-XTP Adds single acquisition combined measurement, a SCPI-command-based
measurement optimized for high-volume, high-throughput manufacturing;
requires 1FP/1TP; not compatible with Options DP2, B40, or MPB; not compati-
ble with Options 532 or 544
GSM/EDGE/EVO N9071A-2FP N9071A-2TP Standard-based, one-button GSM/EDGE measurements
N9071A-3FP N9071A-3TP Adds EDGE Evolution and VAMOS measurements; requires 2FP/2TP
N9071A-XFP N9071A-XTP Adds single acquisition combined measurement, a SCPI-command-based
measurement optimized for high-volume, high-throughput manufacturing;
requires 2FP/2TP; not compatible with Options DP2, B40, or MPB; not compati-
ble with Options 532 or 544
TD-SCDMA/HSPA N9079A-1FP N9079A-1TP Standard-based, one-button TD-SCDMA measurements
N9079A-2FP N9079A-2TP Adds HSPA/8PSK measurements, requires 1FP/1TP
1xEV-DO N9076A-1FP N9076A-1TP Standard-based, one-button 1xEV-DO Rel 0, Rev A, and Rev B measurements
cdma2000®/cdmaOne N9072A-2FP N9072A-2TP Standard-based, one-button cdma2000 and cdmaOne
measurements
iDEN/WiDEN/MotoTalk N6149A-2FP N6149A-2TP Standard-based, one-button iDEN measurements

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Step 11. Choose measurement application or software and license type, continued
Description Fixed license Transportable
license
Additional information
Wireless connectivity
Mobile WiMAX ™ N9075A-2FP N9075A-2TP Standard-based, one-button Mobile WiMAX measurements
Fixed WiMAX N9074A-XFP N9074A-XTP Single acquisition combined measurement, a SCPI-command-based measure-
ment optimized for high-volume, high-throughput manufacturing; not compatible
with Options DP2, B40, or MPB; not compatible with Options 532 or 544
WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/
af/ah
N9077A-2FP N9077A-2TP Standard-based, one-button 802.11a/b/g/j/p measurement
N9077A-3FP N9077A-3TP Adds 802.11n; requires 2FP/2TP
N9077A-4FP N9077A-4TP Adds 802.11ac; requires 2FP/2TP, 3FP/3TP
N9077A-5FP N9077A-5TP A SCPI-command-based list sequence that allows manufacturing users to make
accelerated measurements for high-volume, high-throughput production; not
compatible with Options 532 or 544; requires Option B40
N9077A-6FP N9077A-6TP Standard-based, one-button 802.11ah measurement; requires rmware above
version A.16.05
N9077A-7FP N9077A-7TP Standard-based, one-button 802.11af measurement; requires rmware above
version A.18.01
Bluetooth® N9081A-2FP N9081A-2TP Standard-based, one-button Bluetooth version 2.1+ EDR and Low Energy (LE)
measurements
N9081A-3FP N9081A-3TP Standard-based, one-button Bluetooth version 5.0 measurement; requires
N9081A-2FP/2TP
Digital video
CMMB N6158A-2FP N6158A-2TP Standard-based, one-button, CMMB measurements
Digital cable TV N6152A-2FP N6152A-2TP Standard-based, one-button DVB-C (J.83 Annex A/C) measurements
N6152A-3FP N6152A-3TP Standard-based, one-button J.83 Annex B measurements
DTMB (CTTB) N6156A-2FP N6156A-2TP Standard-based, one-button DTMB (CTTB) measurements
DVB-T/H/ T2 N6153A-2FP N6153A-2TP Standard-based, one-button DVB-T/H measurements
N6153A-3FP N6153A-3TP Adds DVB-T2; measurements require 2FP/2TP
ISDB-T/Tmm N6155A-2FP N6155A-2TP Standard-based, one-button ISDB-T, ISDB-TB,and ISDB-TSB
N6155A-3FP N6155A-3TP Adds ISDB-Tmm measurements; requires 2FP/2TP

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Step 11. Choose measurement application or software and license type, continued
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 specications
Analog
demodulation
N9063A-2FP N9063A-2TP Adds one-button measurement for AM/FM/PM demodulation with metrics,
audio analysis, and tune-and-listen AF spectrum; supports analog output
N9063A-3FP N9063A-3TP Adds FM Stereo and RDS; requires 2FP/2TP
Phase noise N9068A-2FP N9068A-2TP Adds one-button measurements for analyzing phase noise in frequency
domain (log plot) and time domain (spot frequency)
Noise gure N9069A-1FP
(requires preamplier
to meet specications)
N9069A-1TP
(requires preamplier
to meet specications)
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 Preamplier
N9069A-2FP N9069A-2TP Advanced NF measurement features including external LO control over GPIB/
LAN/USB, and manual mode to simulate the legacy NF meter; requires
1FP/1TP
VXA vector signal
analysis
N9064A-1FP N9064A-1TP Vector signal analysis; high-resolution, FFT-based spectrum and time-domain
measurements, time gating, AM/FM/PM demodulation, statistical measure-
ments; also supports Option EXM
N9064A-2FP N9064A-2TP Adds exible digital modulation analysis; general purpose digital modulation
for 2-16FSK, 2-8PSK, and 16-1024QAM, as well as more than 15 additional
formats; requires 1FP/1TP
EMC N6141A-2FP N6141A-2TP Pre-compliance conducted and radiated emission measurements
MATLAB software N6171A-M01 Not available Instrument Control Toolbox
N6171A-M02 Not available Instrument Control Toolbox
Communications System Toolbox
DSP System Toolbox
Signal Processing Toolbox
N6171A-M03 Not available Instrument Control Toolbox
Communications System Toolbox
DSP System Toolbox
Signal Processing Toolbox
RF Toolbox
Pulse N9051B-2FP N9051B-2TP Enables basic magnitude-vs-time analysis
N9051B-3FP N9051B-3TP Adds phase and frequency measurements; requires 2FP/2TP
N9051B-4FP N9051B-4TP Adds extended analysis and statistics; requires 2FP/2TP
N9051B-5FP N9051B-5TP Extends capture depth to 50 MSa; requires 2FP/2TP
SCPI command
language
compatibility
N9062A-2FP Not available Adds capability to emulate the R&S FSP/FSU/FSE spectrum analyzers
Remote language
compatibility
N9061A-1FP Not available Adds capability to emulate the 8566/68 spectrum analyzers
N9061A-2FP Not available Adds capability to emulate the 856xE/EC spectrum analyzers
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/find/89600vsa

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Portable configuration includes pivoting carrying handle and
protective corner rubber guards (front protective cover comes
standard) – N9010A-PRC
Step 12. 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; a front panel protective cover is included
Portable conguration N9010A-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
N9010A EXA bench top configuration

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Step 13. Choose accessories
Description Option number Additional information
Mouse, USB interface Standard Every EXA 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 EXA’s embedded, context-sensi-
tive help system and on a DVD that is shipped with the instrument
–User documentation can be downloaded from:
www.keysight.com/find/exa_manuals
Front-panel protective cover Standard
Power cord Standard Dependent upon region of use
Adapter, 2.4 mm (F) to 2.9 mm (F) Standard Ship standard only for Option 532
Adapter, 2.4 mm (F) to 2.4 mm (F) Standard Ship standard only for Option 544
Rack mount N9010A-1CM Adds rack mount anges to the EXA
Front handles N9010A-1CN Adds front handles to the EXA
Rack mount with handles N9010A-1CP Adds rack mount anges and handles to the EXA
Rack slide N9010A-1CR Adds a non-tilting rack slide to the EXA
Accessory pouch N9010A-BAG Easily store and carry the N9010A-KB2 keyboard and USB mouse in this
attachable pouch
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW drive N9010A-DVR Enhances the usability of the Windows operating system
Hard transit case N9010A-HTC Ultra-durable, wheeled carrying case offers maximum protection and portability
US 65-key USB keyboard N9010A-KB2 Compact design ts in N9010A-BAG accessory pouch for convenient storage
Keyboard, USB interface N9010A-KYB Enhances the usability of the Windows operating system
(Note: Does not t N9010A-BAG accessory pouch)
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω (type-N to BNC) N9010A-MLP –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
V-Band waveguide harmonic mixers, 50 to 75 GHz M1970V-001 Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features
Extended V-band waveguide harmonic mixers,
50 to 80 GHz
M1970V-002 Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features
E-Band waveguide harmonic mixers, 60 to 90 GHz M1970E Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features
W-Band waveguide harmonic mixers, 75 to 110 GHz M1970W Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features
E-band waveguide harmonic mixer, 60 to 90 GHz M1971E-001 Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features and 3 signal paths
Extended E-band waveguide harmonic mixer,
55 to 90 GHz
M1971E-003 Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features and 3 signal paths
V-band waveguide harmonic mixer, 55 to 75 GHz M1971V Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features and 3 signal paths
W-band waveguide harmonic mixer, 75 to 110 GHz M1971W Requires Option EXM; USB mixer with smart features and 3 signal paths
26 - 40 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer 11970A Requires Option EXM and N9029AE13 diplexer
33 - 50 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer 11970Q Requires Option EXM and N9029AE13 diplexer
40 - 60 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer 11970U Requires Option EXM and N9029AE13 diplexer
50 - 75 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer 11970V Requires Option EXM and N9029AE13 diplexer
75 - 110 GHz waveguide harmonic mixer 11970W Requires Option EXM and N9029AE13 diplexer
90 to 140 GHz OML harmonic mixer N9029AE08 Ordering convenience; requires Option EXM
110 to 170 GHz OML harmonic mixer N9029AE06 Ordering convenience; requires Option EXM
140 to 220 GHz OML harmonic mixer N9029AE05 Ordering convenience; requires Option EXM
220 to 325 GHz OML harmonic mixer N9029AE03 Ordering convenience; requires Option EXM
LO/IF Diplexer N9029AE13 Ordering convenience; needed for 11970 Series external mixers
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/find/accessories

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Step 13. Choose accessories, continued
Description Option number Additional information
50 to 75 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV15 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
60 to 90 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV12 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
75 to 110 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV10 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
90 to 140 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV08 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
110 to 170 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV06 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
140 to 220 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV05 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
220 to 330 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV03 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
325 to 500 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV02 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
550 to 750 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV1B VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
750 to 1100 GHz frequency extension module N9029AV01 VDI signal analyzer frequency extension module; requires Option EXM
Power supply for VDI module N5262VDI-175 Required for the N9029AVxx VDI module
USB external preamplier, 10 MHz to 4 GHz U7227A Requires rmware A.14.00 or higher
USB external preamplier, 0.1 to 26.5 GHz U7227C Requires rmware A.14.00 or higher
USB external preamplier, 2 to 50 GHz U7227F Requires rmware A.14.00 or higher
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/find/accessories

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Step 14. Choose localized Getting Started guides
Description Option number
Getting started guide EXA Korean N9010A-AB1
Getting started guide EXA Chinese N9010A-AB2
Getting started guide EXA German N9010A-ABD
Getting started guide EXA French N9010A-ABF
Getting started guide EXA Japanese N9010A-ABJ
Getting started guide EXA Russian N9010A-AKT
Step 15. 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-001-5C
Step 16. Add calibration, technical training, support, and upgrade services
Description Option number Additional information
Commercial calibration certicate with test data N9010A-UK6 Calibration certicate only available at time of instrument purchase; only
provides measurement results
Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardband-
ing (accredited cal)
N9010A-AMG Provides ISO 17025A accredited calibration from factory
ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration N9010A-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
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/find/calibration
For more information on training and application support services go to: www.keysight.com/find/training