The Keysight N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer is a high-performance signal analysis instrument engineered for demanding applications in aerospace, defense, wireless communications, and electronic warfare. Built on the X-Series platform, it delivers advanced multi-touch signal insight across a wide frequency range with exceptional sensitivity and dynamic range, while maintaining backward code compatibility with legacy Agilent/HP spectrum analyzers in a compact 4U form factor.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage
• Base range: 3 Hz to 50 GHz
• Configurable options: 3.6 GHz, 8.4 GHz, 13.6 GHz, 26.5 GHz, 44 GHz, or 50 GHz
• Extendable to 1.1 THz with external mixers
• Low frequency extension included as standard
Analysis Bandwidth
• Maximum instantaneous: 510 MHz
• Selectable options: 25 MHz, 40 MHz, 85 MHz, 125 MHz, 160 MHz, 255 MHz, 510 MHz
Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA)
• Real-time bandwidth options: 85 MHz, 160 MHz, 255 MHz, 510 MHz
• Gap-free streaming up to 255 MHz
• Minimum intercept duration (100% POI): 3.57 µs
• Detectable signal duration (>60 dB Signal to Mask): 3.33 ns
Signal Detection & Dynamic Range
• Dynamic Range: 119 dB
• Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR): >78 dBc
• Displayed Average Noise Level @ 1 GHz: -166 dBm, -171 dBm, or -174 dBm
• Noise Floor Extension (NFE) available
Phase Noise Performance
• @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset: -136 dBc/Hz
• @ 1 GHz, 30 kHz offset: -136 dBc/Hz
• @ 1 GHz, 1 MHz offset: -146 dBc/Hz
Amplitude & Linearity
• Overall Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.19 dB
• Third Order Intercept @ 1 GHz: +22 dBm
• Mechanical attenuator standard; 70 dB range in 2 dB steps
Processing & Memory
• Hex-core or Quad-core processor
• 32 GB RAM with flash calibration memory
• 16 GB RAM with 2 GB capture memory (standard)
– Key Features
• Captures transient and intermittent signals with optional RTSA
• DDS-based LO option for phase noise
• Multi-touch interface for intuitive operation
– Compatibility & Integration
Full compatibility with Keysight 89600 VSA software and X-Series measurement applications enables flexible signal processing workflows and straightforward migration from legacy instruments.
