The Keysight Agilent N1996A CSA Spectrum Analyzer is a portable, low-cost instrument covering 100 kHz up to 3 GHz or 6 GHz. It offers built-in stimulus/response measurement options, excellent amplitude accuracy, and hot-swappable battery operation, making it ideal for both laboratory and field-testing environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (10/100 Base-T), USB Host (Type-A), USB Device (Type-B), VGA out |
| Display | 8.4-inch (213 mm) active matrix color TFT, VGA (640 x 480) |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes |
| Display Resolution | 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) |
| Display Size | 8.4 inches (213 mm) diagonal |
| Display Type | Color transmissive TFT active matrix |
| Display Scale Range | Log: 0.1 to 20 dB/div in 0.1 dB steps; Linear: 10 divisions |
| Internal Storage Capacity | 16 MB (non-volatile flash for user states, traces, and screens) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Weight | 7.5 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 503) or 6 GHz (Option 506) |
| Stimulus/Response Suite Range | 10 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz (Option SR3/SR6) |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Aging Rate | ±1 ppm/year |
| Frequency Reference Temperature Stability | ±1 ppm (0 to 50 °C) |
Resolution and Video Bandwidths
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 10 Hz to 5 MHz |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Step Size | 10% adjustable steps from 10 Hz to 200 kHz, plus 250 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz |
Amplitude and Dynamic Range Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -156 dBm/Hz (with preamplifier active) |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Level (DC) | ±50 VDC |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 40 dB |
| Input Attenuator Step Size | 5 dB |
Spurious and Distortion Responses
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) | +18 dBm |
Measurement Modes and Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel Power Measurement | Supported |
| Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) | Supported |
| Occupied Bandwidth (OBW) | Supported |
| Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) | Supported |
| AM/FM Modulation Analysis | Optional (Option 272) |
| AM/FM Tune and Listen | Optional (Option 271) |
Inputs, Outputs, and RF Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector Type | Type-N female |
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Tracking Generator Output Connector | Type-N female, 50 Ω (with Option SR3/SR6) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz |
Power and Battery Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry / Technology | Lithium-Ion |
Environmental and Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +70 °C |
Configuration Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 503 | 3 GHz frequency range |
| Option 506 | 6 GHz frequency range |
| Option 171/172 | Option SR3 / SR6 |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 271 | Spectrogram |
| Option 1CP | Rackmount kit |
| Option SCC | Soft carrying case |
| Option 1A7 | ISO 17025 compliant calibration |
Reference Input/Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |