The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N9020A is a mid-performance MXA signal analyzer from the X-Series, designed for RF and microwave applications in wireless communications, aerospace, and general-purpose testing. Offering frequency coverage up to 26.5 GHz and analysis bandwidths up to 160 MHz, it balances speed, performance, and flexibility. The instrument features a multi-touch capable Windows-based interface (on later revisions) and supports a wide range of standard-specific measurement applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, LAN (1000Base-T), GPIB (IEEE-488), VGA, LXI Class C |
| Display | 8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) color TFT LCD |
| Series | MXA X-Series |
| Internal Storage | Removable hard disk drive or solid-state drive (hardware revision dependent) |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-120 V (50/60/400 Hz), 220-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 × 177 × 368 |
| Weight | 16.0 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, or 26.5 GHz (option dependent) |
| Span Range | 0 Hz (Zero Span), 10 Hz to maximum frequency |
| Sweep (Trace) Point Range | 1 to 40,001 |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) to +30 dBm |
| Maximum Safe AC Input | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Step Size | 2 dB steps |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.23 dB (Typical) |
Dynamic Range and Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise at 10 kHz Offset | -114 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz) |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz |
| Standard Analysis Bandwidth | 10 MHz |
| Maximum Analysis Bandwidth (Option Dependent) | 160 MHz (with Option B1X) |
Sweep and Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range (Span > 0 Hz) | 1 ms to 4000 s |
| Sweep Time Range (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 6000 s |
| Trigger Source | Free Run, Video, Line, External 1, External 2, RF Burst, Periodic Timer |
Demodulation and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optional Measurement Applications | LTE, W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Phase Noise, Noise Figure, Analog Demodulation |
Front Panel Inputs and Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| USB Ports (Front) | 2 × USB 2.0 (Type A) |
Rear Panel Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Timebase Reference Input | 10 MHz, BNC (female) |
| Timebase Reference Output | 10 MHz, BNC (female) |
| External Trigger Input | BNC (female) |
| External Trigger Output | BNC (female) |
Connectivity and Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Interface | 1000Base-T Ethernet |
| GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface | Standard |
| LXI Compliance Level | LXI Class C |
| Remote Control Programming Language | SCPI |
Display Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 8.4 in |
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rackmount Height (RU) | 4U |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Continuous RF Input Power | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| External Display Output | VGA |
Signal Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Normal, Positive Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Log Power Average, RMS Average, Voltage Average |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preamplifier Options | 3.6 GHz, 8.4 GHz, 13.6 GHz, 26.5 GHz (Options P03, P08, P13, P26) |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A, EN 55011 |
| Safety Compliance | IEC/EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Level Range | -170 dBm to +30 dBm |
Signal Analysis & Trace
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Traces | 6 |
| Trace Functions | Clear/write, max hold, min hold, average, view, blank |
| Number of Markers | 12 |
| EMI Resolution Bandwidths (CISPR) | 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz |
| MIL-STD Resolution Bandwidths | 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz |
| Sweep Modes | Continuous, single |
Technology
Signal Analyzer
Applications
RF and Microwave Measurement, Wireless Communications Analysis, R&D, Manufacturing Test