The Keysight Technologies N7617B Signal Studio for WLAN is a PC-based software application designed to generate standard-compliant 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/ah/ax signals. It enables engineering teams to create physical-layer and MAC-layer signal configurations for verifying WLAN component, receiver, and transmitter designs.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN, GPIB, USB (via PC-to-instrument connection) |
| Display | PC-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) |
Signal Creation Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported IEEE Standards | 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/ah/ax |
| Modulation Schemes | BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM, 1024QAM |
| 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Support | HE TB (Trigger-based), HE SU (Single User), HE MU (Multi-User), HE ER (Extended Range) PPDU formats |
| 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) Support | VHT PPDU format with MU-MIMO up to 4 users |
| 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) Support | HT-Mixed and HT-Greenfield PPDU formats |
| 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) Support | 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 4 MHz, 8 MHz, and 16 MHz bandwidths |
| Maximum MIMO Channels | Up to 8x8 spatial streams (standard and hardware dependent) |
| Signal Bandwidths | 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 20, 40, 80, 160, 80+80 MHz |
| 802.11ax Guard Interval | 0.8 µs, 1.6 µs, or 3.2 µs with 1x, 2x, or 4x HE-LTF |
| Channel Coding Options | BCC (Binary Convolutional Coding) and LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) |
| Guard Interval (802.11n/ac) | Short (400 ns) or Long (800 ns) |
| Pilot Scrambling | On / Off (Standard compliant or user-defined) |
| Spatial Mapping Modes | Direct, Spatial Expansion, User-defined matrix |
Licensing and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| N7617B-RFP Option | 802.11a/b/g/j/p WLAN signal creation, fixed license |
| N7617B-SFP Option | 802.11n WLAN signal creation, fixed license |
| N7617B-TFP Option | 802.11ac WLAN signal creation, fixed license |
| N7617B-UFP Option | 802.11ah WLAN signal creation, fixed license |
| N7617B-YFP Option | 802.11ax WLAN signal creation, fixed license |
| N7617B-2FP Option | Connect to EXT wireless communications test set, fixed license |
| N7617B-7FP Option | Connect to VXT PXIe vector transceiver, fixed license |
Signal Impairments
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| I/Q Impairments | Gain imbalance, Quadrature angle, I/Q offset |
| Frequency Impairments | Carrier frequency offset, Sampling frequency offset |
| Symbol Timing Impairment | User-defined symbol timing error |
Compatible Instruments
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Benchtop VSGs | Keysight N5182B MXG, N5172B EXG, E4438C ESG, E8267D PSG |
| Compatible PXIe VSGs | Keysight M9381A, M9383A/B |
| Compatible Wireless Test Sets | Keysight E6640A EXM, E6607A/B/C EXT |
System Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit) |
| Recommended RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Required Instrument Control Software | Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 17.0 or later) |
User Interface & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automation Interfaces | Supported via .NET API |
PC System Requirements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Disk Space | 2 GB |
| Recommended Processor | Dual-core or higher |
Technology
WLAN (802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/ah/ax)
Applications
WLAN Device Design, Verification, and Manufacturing Test