The Keysight M9415A is a 3-slot PXIe vector transceiver integrating signal generation and analysis in a single modular instrument. Operating from 380 MHz to 6/8/12 GHz, it delivers 1.2 GHz analysis bandwidth, +20 dBm output power, and < 0.3% EVM on 100 MHz bandwidth OFDM signals. The module combines a Vector Signal Generator (VSG) and Vector Signal Analyzer (VSA) for efficient development and manufacturing test of wireless standards including 5G NR, LTE, WLAN, W-CDMA/HSPA+, and GNSS.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 380 MHz to 6 GHz, 8 GHz, or 12 GHz (max 12.3 GHz)
• Analysis Bandwidth: 1.2 GHz maximum; selectable 300 MHz, 600 MHz, or 1.2 GHz
• Output Power: +20 dBm
• Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.5 dB (generator and analyzer)
• SSB Phase Noise: < −130 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (1 GHz)
• DANL @ 1 GHz: −154 dBm/Hz; −167 dBm
• Harmonics @ 1 GHz: < −30 dBc, < −43 dBc
• Non-Harmonics @ 1 GHz: < −60 dBc, < −79 dBc
• EVM @ 100 MHz Bandwidth OFDM: < 0.3%
• Tuning Time: < 50 µs
• Baseband Generator Memory: 512 MSa
• Form Factor: 3-slot PXIe module
• Half Duplex Operation: Yes
– Key Features
• Integrated VSG/VSA eliminates separate instrument complexity
• Resolution bandwidth options: 400 MHz, 800 MHz, 1200 MHz
• Frequency extension capability to mmWave (FR2) via M1741A or S9130A modules
• Sub-50 µs frequency tuning for rapid test sequencing
• Supports custom modulation alongside standard wireless protocols
– Typical Applications
• 5G NR device development and validation
• LTE FDD/TDD manufacturing test
• WLAN protocol verification
• GNSS receiver characterization
• W-CDMA/HSPA+ backward compatibility testing
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates within PXIe chassis (Keysight M9018B/M9019A recommended). Requires 100 MHz reference (M9300A recommended), PXIe system controller or compatible PC with M9048B PCIe adapter, Windows 7/10 64-bit, single-core 1.86 GHz minimum processor, 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended), and 8 GB disk space minimum.
