The Keysight N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer is a high-performance X-Series signal analyzer designed for advanced aerospace, defense, commercial communications, and general-purpose research and development. It features a wide frequency range up to 50 GHz (extendable to higher frequencies with external mixers), wide analysis bandwidths up to 510 MHz, and an advanced multi-touch interface. The PXA delivers exceptional phase noise performance, high dynamic range, and high-precision amplitude accuracy, along with real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) capabilities.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 3.0, USB 2.0, LAN (10/100/1000Base-T), GPIB |
| Display | 10.6-inch capacitive multi-touch color screen |
| Data Storage | Removable Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Calibration Cycle | 1 year |
| Warm-up Time | 5 minutes |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 |
| Weight | 22 |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 3 Hz to 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 44, or 50 GHz (by option) |
| Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) | -136 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz center frequency |
Bandwidth Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz |
| Analysis Bandwidth (Standard) | 25 MHz |
| Analysis Bandwidth (Maximum Optional) | Up to 510 MHz (option dependent) |
Amplitude Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Absolute Amplitude Accuracy | ±0.19 dB |
| Maximum Safe Input Level (Average Total Power) | +30 dBm (1 W) |
Dynamic Range Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (TOI) | +22 dBm @ 1 GHz |
Front and Rear Panel Inputs/Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
Available Options and Upgrades
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Options | 503 (3.6 GHz), 508 (8.4 GHz), 513 (13.6 GHz), 526 (26.5 GHz), 544 (44 GHz), 550 (50 GHz) |
| Analysis Bandwidth Options | 40 MHz, 85 MHz, 160 MHz, 255 MHz, 510 MHz |
| Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA) Option | Available (Option RT1 / RT2) |
| Noise Floor Extension Option | Standard on N9030B PXA |
RF Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Attenuator Range | 0 to 70 dB in 2 dB steps |
| Electronic Attenuator (Option EA3) | 0 to 24 dB in 1 dB steps (up to 3.6 GHz) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Time (Zero Span) | 1 µs to 6000 s |
| Sweep Time (Span > 0 Hz) | 1 ms to 4000 s |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Frequency Input | BNC female, 50 Ω |
| Reference Frequency Output | BNC female, 50 Ω (10 MHz) |
| External Trigger Inputs | 2 x BNC female |
| Wideband IF Output | 321.4 MHz center frequency (Option CR3) |
Bandwidth
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Video Bandwidth (VBW) Range | 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10% steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz, and wide open |
Trigger
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Free run, Line, Video, External 1, External 2, RF burst, Periodic timer |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Attenuator Step Size | 2 dB |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Preamplifier Options | Available up to instrument maximum frequency (Options P03, P08, P13, P26, P43, P44, P50) |
Technology
Superheterodyne Signal Analyzer
Applications
Aerospace and defense, advanced communications, high-frequency radar, and general RF/microwave design and troubleshooting.