The Agilent MXA N9020A is a signal analyzer delivering 10 Hz to 8.4 GHz coverage with advanced spectrum and signal characterization capabilities. This instrument supports over 75 signal formats and 25+ measurement applications, making it suitable for wireless communications, aerospace, defense, and general-purpose RF testing. Real-time spectrum analysis with 100% probability of intercept down to 3.57 µs signal durations enables detection of transient events. The analyzer combines exceptional sensitivity with precise amplitude measurement and frequency stability.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 8.4 GHz (base coverage)
Analysis Bandwidth: 25 MHz standard; optional configurations support 40 MHz, 85 MHz, 125 MHz, and 160 MHz
Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.23 dB to 3.6 GHz; ±0.3 dB level accuracy; 0.1–20 dB/division display range
Sensitivity: Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) reaches -166 dBm with preamplifier; -172 dBm @ 1 GHz; typical -154 dBm/Hz
Distortion & Linearity: Third-Order Intercept (TOI) +20 dBm; Phase Noise -114 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset (1 GHz carrier); Maximum Dynamic Range 116 dB (3rd Order @ 1 GHz)
Frequency Reference: ±1 × 10⁻⁷/year (Option PFR); Temperature stability ±5 × 10⁻⁸ across 5–50 °C
Dynamic Range: W-CDMA ACLR 78 dBc with noise correction enabled
– Key Features
• PowerSuite one-button power measurements included as standard
• 89600 VSA software compatibility for advanced signal analysis
• SCPI and IVI-COM programming support with backward compatibility to PSA, 8566/68, and 856x platforms
• LXI-compliant connectivity via USB 2.0, 1000Base-T LAN, and GPIB
• Configurable with Precision Frequency Reference (Option PFR) for phase-locked applications
– Typical Applications
Cellular communication standards testing, wireless connectivity analysis, digital video signal characterization, spectrum monitoring, compliance verification, and transient signal detection.
– Compatibility & Integration
Remote control via SCPI and IVI-COM; legacy instrument command compatibility ensures integration with existing test systems.
