The Keysight M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver is a single-slot modular instrument that combines a vector signal generator and vector signal analyzer for manufacturing test of wireless components and IoT devices. It delivers FPGA-accelerated measurements, real-time signal processing, and integrated calibration automation. Up to four VXT modules can be deployed in an 18-slot PXI chassis, enabling high test density in compact form factor.
Technical Specifications
Frequency and Bandwidth
• Frequency range: 60 MHz to 3.8 GHz or 6 GHz
• Modulation and analysis bandwidth: up to 160 MHz
RF Interfaces
• RF Input: SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
• RF Output: SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
• RFHD (RF High Density): SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
• RFFD (RF Front Display): SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
• Reference clock input: SMB male, 50 Ω nominal
Triggering and Synchronization
• Trigger In 1, 2: SMB male, 10 kΩ nominal impedance, –3.5 to +3.5 V range
• Trigger Out 1, 2: SMB male, 50 Ω nominal impedance, 3.3 V LVTTL levels
Power and Physical
• Power drawn from chassis: ≤120 W
• Dimensions: 209.5 mm (L) × 82 mm (W) × 130 mm (H)
• Weight: 1.6 kg net, 3.8 kg shipping
Environmental
• Operating temperature: +5 to +45 °C
• Storage temperature: –40 to +70 °C
• EMC: IEC/EN 61326-1 compliant
• Safety: IEC/EN 61010-1, UL Std. 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
– Key Features
• FPGA-accelerated power servo and fast power measurements for rapid waveform processing
• Integrated vector signal generation and analysis in single PXIe module
• Automated calibration and tight synchronization for PA and front-end module characterization
• Scalable multi-module architecture—four VXT units per 18-slot chassis with single M9300A frequency reference
– Typical Applications
• RF power amplifier characterization and production test
• Front-end module validation
• Wireless component functional and parametric test
• IoT device RF validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Software includes Keysight IO Libraries Suite with Connection Expert and drivers for Visual Studio (VB.NET, C#, C/C++) and Keysight VEE. Sample waveforms and programming examples provided. Measurement applications may require waveform pack licenses.
