The Keysight N9030A-508 is a high-performance PXA signal analyzer covering a frequency range from 3 Hz to 8.4 GHz. It serves as the flagship high-performance real-time diagnostic tool in the X-Series analyzer family, delivering exceptional sensitivity, dynamic range, and analysis bandwidth for demanding RF and microwave applications.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, LAN (1000Base-T), USB 2.0, LXI Class C, Digital I/O
Display10.4-inch XGA color LCD with capacitive touchscreen
Removable Drive SecurityRemovable solid-state drive (SSD)
Warm-up Time45 minutes

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 V AC (50/60/400 Hz), 220 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 mm × 177 mm × 556 mm
Weight22.0 kg

Frequency and Time Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range3 Hz to 8.4 GHz
Frequency Span Range0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to 8.4 GHz
Aging Rate±1 x 10^-7 / year (standard); ±1.5 x 10^-8 / year (with Option PFR)
Temperature Stability±1 x 10^-6 (standard, 0 to 55 °C); ±1.5 x 10^-8 (with Option PFR)

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Measurement RangeDANL to +30 dBm
Maximum RF Input Power+30 dBm (1 W)
Attenuator Range0 to 70 dB (in 2 dB steps)

Bandwidth and Sweep

ParameterValue
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range1 Hz to 8 MHz (in 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 steps)
Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range1 Hz to 8 MHz
Sweep Points Range1 to 40001

Analysis and Real-Time Capabilities

ParameterValue
Standard Analysis Bandwidth25 MHz
Maximum Analysis BandwidthUp to 160 MHz (option dependent)

Inputs, Outputs, and Connectivity

ParameterValue
RF Input Connector TypeType-N (female), 50 Ω impedance
10 MHz Reference InputBNC (female)
10 MHz Reference OutputBNC (female)

Control and Software

ParameterValue
Operating SystemWindows Embedded Standard 7

Physical, Environmental, and Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption260 W (nominal), 450 W (maximum)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input Impedance50 Ω (nominal)
Input VSWR (10 dB attenuation)1.2:1 (< 3.6 GHz), 1.5:1 (3.6 to 8.4 GHz) (nominal)
USB InterfacesUSB 2.0 Type-A (1 front, 4 rear), USB 2.0 Type-B (1 rear)
LAN Interface Speed10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
External Display OutputsVGA (15-pin D-Sub), DVI-I
GPIB InterfaceIEEE-488 (rear panel)
Trigger InputsExternal 1, External 2 (BNC female)

Performance

ParameterValue
Mechanical Attenuator Step Size2 dB
Electronic Attenuator Step Size1 dB (with Option EA3)
Preamplifier Frequency Range100 kHz to 8.4 GHz (with Option P08)
Residual Responses-100 dBm (200 kHz to 8.4 GHz, input terminated)
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy±0.19 dB (at 50 MHz reference, 10 dB attenuation)
Trace DetectorsNormal, Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Log Power Average, RMS Average, Voltage Average
Number of Traces6

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 to +70 °C
Operating Altitude LimitUp to 3,048 m (10,000 feet)
Acoustic Noise Emission45 dBA (nominal)
Shock and VibrationMIL-PRF-28800F Class 3

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsConforms to IEC 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC StandardsComplies with European EMC Directive, IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Class A

Sweep

ParameterValue
Sweep Time Range (Span = 0 Hz)1 µs to 6000 s
Trigger SourcesFree Run, Line, Video, External 1, External 2, RF Burst, Periodic Timer

Measurement Features

ParameterValue
Gated Sweep Gate MethodsSweep, FFT, Video

Amplitude

ParameterValue
Amplitude Resolution0.01 dB

Technology

Superheterodyne Spectrum and Signal Analysis

Applications

RF and Microwave Signal Analysis, Aerospace and Defense, Wireless Communications, Radar and Electronic Warfare Test