The Agilent/Keysight N9000A CXA Signal Analyzer delivers broadband RF and microwave signal characterization from 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz. Built for R&D, manufacturing, and service environments, this instrument performs spectrum analysis, signal monitoring, and modulation analysis with 1 Hz frequency resolution and ±0.5 dB amplitude accuracy.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
• Frequency Resolution: Typically 1 Hz
• Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.5 dB (typical, depending on settings and frequency)
• Dynamic Range: Up to 70 dB (typical)
• Resolution Bandwidth (RBW): 1 Hz to 8 MHz (typical)
• Video Bandwidth (VBW): 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz (typical)
• RF Input: 50 Ohm Type-N female connector
• Trigger Sync: Trigger In/Out for external event synchronization
• Frequency Reference: External Reference In/Out for clock synchronization
• Control Interfaces: USB, LAN/Ethernet, GPIB
• Display: Integrated color LCD
– Key Features
• Spectrum analysis with configurable RBW and VBW settings
• Channel power and adjacent channel power (ACPM) measurements
• Occupied bandwidth and N-dB bandwidth determination
• Harmonic distortion and spurious emissions analysis
• Modulation analysis capability (AM, FM, and digital formats)
• Continuous signal monitoring over extended measurement periods
• Multi-protocol connectivity: USB, Ethernet, GPIB, and external trigger/reference ports
– Typical Applications
• RF component characterization and validation
• Microwave signal verification in development and production
• Harmonic and spurious content identification
• Occupied bandwidth compliance verification
• Modulation quality assessment
• Long-term signal trend monitoring
– Compatibility & Integration
The N9000A integrates into mixed-legacy and modern test systems via GPIB, Ethernet, and USB connectivity. External frequency references and trigger signals enable synchronization with automated test setups. The instrument accepts direct 50 Ohm RF input and provides flexible control through networked or local interfaces.
