The Keysight N9020B MXA is a high-performance, mid-range X-Series signal analyzer designed for fast, accurate RF and microwave measurements. It features a multi-touch interface and provides highly configurable frequency ranges, wide analysis bandwidth, and industry-leading phase noise performance for characterizing complex wireless signals in R&D and manufacturing environments.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | LAN (1000Base-T), GPIB, USB 2.0 / 3.0 |
| Display | 10.6-inch capacitive multi-touch, 1280 × 768 resolution |
| Warm-Up Time | 5 minutes |
| Recommended Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 768 pixels |
| Internal Storage Type | Removable Solid-State Drive (SSD) |
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 | 15.3 |
| Display Technology | 10.6-inch capacitive multi-touch screen |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 32, 44, or 50 GHz (configuration dependent) |
| Frequency Range Options | Option 503 (3.6 GHz), 508 (8.4 GHz), 513 (13.6 GHz), 526 (26.5 GHz), 532 (32 GHz), 544 (44 GHz), 550 (50 GHz) |
| Span Range | 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to maximum frequency |
| Marker Frequency Resolution | Span / (Sweep Points - 1) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) | -172 dBm @ 1 GHz (with preamplifier and noise floor extension) |
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.23 dB |
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB |
| Input Attenuator Steps | 2 dB steps |
Dynamic Range & Phase Noise
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | -114 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz |
| Third-Order Intermodulation (TOI) | +20 dBm @ 1 GHz |
| W-CDMA ACLR Dynamic Range | 73 dBc (with noise correction) |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analysis Bandwidth | 25 MHz (standard); 40, 85, 125, or 160 MHz (configuration dependent) |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz |
Sweep and Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time Range | 1 µs to 6000 s (zero span) |
| Sweep Points | 1 to 100,001 |
| Trigger Modes | Free Run, Video, Line, External 1, External 2, RF Burst, Periodic Timer |
Front Panel Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Probe Power | +15 Vdc, -12.6 Vdc |
Rear Panel Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Output (10 MHz) | BNC(f), 10 MHz |
System & Processing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Safe Average Power | +30 dBm (1 W) |
| Maximum DC Safe Input Voltage | ±50 Vdc (AC coupled) / ±0.2 Vdc (DC coupled) |
| RF Input Connector (Options 532, 544, 550) | 2.4 mm (male), 50 Ω |
| Reference Input Level | -5 to +10 dBm |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Range | DANL to +30 dBm |
| Real-Time Analysis Bandwidth | Up to 160 MHz (option dependent) |
| Preamplifier | Up to 50 GHz (frequency-option dependent) |
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 8 MHz |
Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trace Detectors | Normal, Peak, Sample, Negative Peak, Log power average, RMS average, Voltage average |
Technology
Signal / Spectrum Analysis
Applications
RF/Microwave Design & Test, Wireless Connectivity, Cellular, Aerospace & Defense