The Keysight Technologies (Agilent) N9020A-526 is a 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz configuration of the MXA signal analyzer series. Known for delivering rapid spectrum and signal analysis, it combines high dynamic range and absolute amplitude accuracy with an open Windows XP operating system, making it a standard choice for wireless development and manufacturing testing.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.4-inch (213 mm) diagonal color LCD touchscreen, 1024 x 768 (XGA) resolution |
| Internal Data Storage | Removable Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 120 V AC (50/60/400 Hz), 220 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz); < 260 W nominal |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm W × 177 mm H × 368 mm D |
| Weight | 16 kg nominal |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz |
| Frequency Reference Accuracy | ±[(time since last adjustment × aging rate) + temperature stability + calibration accuracy] |
| Aging Rate (Standard) | ±1 x 10^-6/year |
| Aging Rate (Option PFR) | ±1 x 10^-7/year |
| Temperature Stability (Option PFR) | ±1.5 x 10^-8 |
| Frequency Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz |
| Span Accuracy | ±(0.25% × span + 2 × span / (sweep points - 1)) |
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 1 us to 6000 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 1 us to 6000 s |
| Sweep Trigger Sources | Free Run, Line, Video, External 1, External 2, RF Burst, Periodic Timer |
| Marker Frequency Counter Accuracy | ±(marker frequency × frequency reference accuracy + counter resolution) |
| Marker Frequency Counter Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Sweep Time Accuracy (Span > 0 Hz) | ±0.01% (nominal) |
| Sweep Time Accuracy (Zero Span) | ±0.01% (nominal) |
| Sweep Points Range | 1 to 40001 |
Bandwidth & Filters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (in 10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz |
| RBW Selectivity (Shape Factor) | 4.1:1 (nominal, Gaussian filter) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (in 10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz, and Wide Open |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Measurement Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe RF Input Level | +30 dBm (1 W) with >= 10 dB attenuation |
| DC Input Voltage Limit (DC Coupled) | ±0.2 V |
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point (at 1 GHz) | +13 dBm (nominal) |
| DANL (Preamp Off, at 1 GHz) | -151 dBm/Hz (-154 dBm/Hz typical) |
| DANL (Preamp Off, at 26.5 GHz) | -137 dBm/Hz (-143 dBm/Hz typical) |
| DANL (Preamp On Option P26, at 1 GHz) | -162 dBm/Hz (-164 dBm/Hz typical) |
| DANL (Preamp On Option P26, at 26.5 GHz) | -152 dBm/Hz (-156 dBm/Hz typical) |
| Input Attenuator Range (Mechanical) | 0 to 70 dB, in 2 dB steps |
| W-CDMA ACLR Dynamic Range | 73 dB (78 dB typical with noise correction on) |
| Input VSWR (10 MHz to 3.6 GHz) | 1.2:1 (nominal) |
| Input VSWR (3.6 GHz to 26.5 GHz) | 1.6:1 (nominal) |
| Scale Fidelity | ±0.15 dB total for 0 to -80 dBm at input |
| Reference Level Range | -170 to +30 dBm in 0.01 dB steps |
| Electronic Attenuator (Option EA3) Step Size | 1 dB |
| Electronic Attenuator (Option EA3) Range | 0 to 24 dB |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz carrier, 10 kHz offset) | -114 dBc/Hz (-117 dBc/Hz typical) |
| SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz carrier, 100 kHz offset) | -115 dBc/Hz (-117 dBc/Hz typical) |
| SSB Phase Noise (1 GHz carrier, 1 MHz offset) | -135 dBc/Hz (-137 dBc/Hz typical) |
| Third-Order Intercept (TOI) at 1 GHz | +16 dBm (+19 dBm typical) |
| Second Harmonic Distortion (SHI) at 1 GHz | +45 dBm (nominal) |
| Residual FM | < 0.25 Hz p-p in 20 ms (nominal, band 0) |
| Spurious Responses | -80 dBc (typical) at 1 GHz |
| Residual Responses | -100 dBm |
Vector Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Analysis Bandwidth Configurations | 40 MHz (Option B40) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Connector | 3.5 mm female, 50 ohm nominal |
| External Reference Input | 10 MHz, BNC female, -5 to +10 dBm |
| Internal Reference Output | 10 MHz, BNC female, >= 0 dBm |
| External Trigger Input | BNC female, > 10 kohm |
| External Trigger Output | BNC female, 50 ohm nominal |
| LAN Interface Port | 1000Base-T, RJ-45 |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488 bus connector |
| External Display Interface | VGA (15-pin D-sub) |
| Audio Output Jack | 3.5 mm miniature jack (front panel) |
| RF Input Coupling | DC coupled |
| Nominal Input Impedance | 50 ohms |
System & Software
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| SCPI Language Compatibility | Standard SCPI commands, Agilent PSA/ESA emulation |
| Standard Measurement Functions | Channel Power, Adjacent Channel Power (ACP), Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Multi-Carrier ACP, Power Stat CCDF, Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM), Spurious Emissions |
| Phase Noise Measurement Application | Supported (Option N9068A) |
| Noise Figure Measurement Application | Supported (Option N9069A) |
| Cellular Measurement Applications | LTE, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evolution, cdma2000, 1xEV-DO |
| Wireless Connectivity Applications | WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n), Mobile WiMAX, Bluetooth |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity Range | Relative humidity 95% at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| EMC Compliance Standards | Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, IEC/EN 61326-1 |
| Safety Standards | Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, IEC/EN 61010-1 |
| Storage Altitude | 15,240 m |
| Operating Shock | 30 g (half-sine, 11 ms duration) |
| Operating Random Vibration | 0.21 g rms (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
| Non-Operating Random Vibration | 2.09 g rms (5 Hz to 500 Hz) |
Hardware Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preamplifier Option (Option P26) | 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz |
| Precision Frequency Reference (Option PFR) | Provides high stability aging rate and temperature stability |
| Electronic Attenuator Option (Option EA3) | 0 to 24 dB in 1 dB steps (up to 3.6 GHz) |
Power Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption (Active) | 260 W (nominal) |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 450 W |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 20 W |
| AC Input Voltage Range | 100 to 120 V AC (50/60/400 Hz), 220 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) |
Measurement Speed
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Local Measurement Update Rate | ≥ 50 sweeps/s (nominal) |
| Remote Measurement and GPIB Transfer Rate | ≥ 45 sweeps/s (nominal) |
| Marker Peak Search Time | ≤ 5 ms (nominal) |
Display & Controls
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) |
| Display Size | 8.4-inch (213 mm) diagonal |
| Trace Detectors | Normal, Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Average (Log/RMS/Voltage) |
| Number of Displayed Traces | 6 |
Input & Output Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Out Connector (Option YAS) | BNC female |
| SNS Noise Source Drive Port | 3-pin connector |
General & Standards
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Warm-up Time | 45 minutes |
| Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
| Environmental Compliance | MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 |
Options & Enhancements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Microwave Preselector Bypass Option | Option MPB (3.6 GHz to 26.5 GHz) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preselector Filter Bandwidth | Typically > 35 MHz (above 3.6 GHz) |
Technology
Superheterodyne with Digital IF
Applications
RF/Microwave signal testing, spectrum analysis, wireless communications development and manufacturing