Flexible signal analyzer tackles current, future advanced 26.5-GHz apps

Flexible signal analyzer tackles current, future advanced 26.5-GHz apps

The highest-performance signal analyzers in the X-Series, N9030A PXA models not only cover frequency ranges from 3 Hz to 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, or 26.5 GHz, but also offers an architecture designed to flexibly support new measurement applications so that the instruments can fulfill future requirements as well as current ones.

Flexibility begins with built-in one-button measurements and optional advanced measurement applications. Based on proven algorithms, the X-Series measurement library ensures consistent results when transitioning from legacy or current-generation analyzers. (The unit is a form, fit, and function replacement for many popular analyzers.)

The instrument reduces measurement uncertainty to reveal new levels of signal detail, providing up to 75-dB spurious-free dynamic range at a 140-MHz analysis bandwidth. Other key specifications include –128-dBc/Hz phase noise at 10-kHz offset (1 GHz), 0.19-dB absolute amplitude accuracy, and sensitivity of –172-dBm displayed average noise level (DANL) at 2 GHz (with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension technology).

Also, 89600 vector signal analysis (VSA) software can run on the instrument for advanced analysis of more than 70 demodulation formats, and MATLAB data analysis software is available as an option. (3.6-GHz unit, from $51,900; 26.5-GHz, from $66,300 — available now.)

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