The Keysight N9030A PXA Signal Analyzer delivers high-performance signal analysis across 3 Hz to 50 GHz, with external mixing extending capability to 325 GHz and beyond. Built for R&D and manufacturing environments demanding complex waveform characterization, it combines exceptional noise floor performance, wide dynamic range, and real-time analysis capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• 3 Hz to 50 GHz (base configuration)
• Extended to 325 GHz and beyond using external harmonic mixers
• Configurable options from 3 Hz to 3.6 GHz through 3 Hz to 50 GHz
Analysis Bandwidth & Real-Time Performance
• Standard analysis bandwidth: 10 MHz or 25 MHz
• Optional bandwidth: 25 MHz, 40 MHz, 85 MHz, 140 MHz, 160 MHz
• Real-time analysis up to 160 MHz
• Probability of Intercept: 100% for signal durations as short as 3.57 µs
Noise & Dynamic Range
• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) @ 1 GHz: -172 dBm (with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension)
• Spurious-Free Dynamic Range: Up to 75 dB at 140 MHz bandwidth
• W-CDMA ACLR dynamic range: -83 dBc nominal (-88 dBc with noise correction)
Phase Noise
• @ 1 GHz carrier, 10 kHz offset: -132 dBc/Hz
• @ 1 GHz carrier, 1 MHz offset: -146 dBc/Hz
Amplitude & Linearity
• Absolute amplitude accuracy: ±0.19 dB
• Total measurement uncertainty: <0.2 dB to 3.6 GHz; <0.3 dB to 8 GHz
• Third-Order Intercept (TOI) @ 1 GHz: +22 dBm; @ 2 GHz: +21 dBm
– Key Features
• 16-bit internal ADC for analog baseband signal fidelity
• Input attenuator: 0 to 70 dB in 2 dB steps
• Mechanical attenuator included
• PowerSuite for standards-based power measurements (TOI, harmonics, burst power)
• Removable solid-state drive with optional additional SSD for security
– Compatibility & Integration
• USB 2.0, LAN (1000Base-T), GPIB
• LXI Class C compliant
• External trigger input/output for measurement synchronization
• Analog I/Q baseband inputs
• Wideband and programmable IF outputs
• Digital bus for future applications
• Rack mount, front handle, and slide kits available
