Agilent Technologies 856x Migration Customer Presentation Updated on May 1, 2012 Agilent X-Series SA portfolio Oct 09 mmW EXA 10 Hz to 32/44GHz Sep 06 May 12 PXA X-Series High-performance 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz 3 Hz to 43/44/50 GHz Apr 11 MXA Sep 07 Oct 09 X-Series Wireless accelerator 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz PSA Market leading performance 3 Hz to 50 GHz EXA X-Series General-purpose 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz 8560EC Mid- performance 30 Hz to 2.9/6.4/13.2/26.5 GHz CXA Low-cost 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz ESA World’s most popular 100 Hz to 26.5 GHz 40/50 GHz X-Series Code Compatibility CSA Backward CC with legacy Low cost portable 100 Hz to 7 GHz Inherent X-Series CC Product Briefing for 856x Series “Best in Class Phase Noise Performance” Product Max Frequency Ref. Pricing USD ($) 8560EC 2.9 GHz Not applicable Disco was 9/1/09 8561EC 6.7 GHz Not applicable Disco was 5/1/04 8562EC 13.6 GHz Not applicable Disco was 9/1/09 Headlines: • +/-1.0 dB absolute amplitude accuracy 8563EC 26.5 GHz Disco was 9/1/09 8564EC* 40 GHz $99,687 50 GHz To be disco’ed 06/01/12 $119,221 • -149 dBm/Hz DANL • <-113 dBc/Hz phase noise at 10 kHz offset 8565EC* • Portable, MIL-PRF-28800, Class 3 rugged *: Disco announced June 1, 2011; Actual disco date: June 1, 2012 Not applicable To be disco’ed 06/01/12 Product Discontinuance Update Discontinued (RF/microwave models): • Products: 8560EC / 8562EC / 8563EC • End of support life Aug 31, 2014 • Product alternatives MXA, EXA, PXA depending on options required • Migration support N9061A – 856x to MXA or EXA code support Upcoming discontinuance (millimeter wave models): • Products affected: 8564EC / 8565EC • Broad announcement June 1, 2011 • Last order date May 31, 2012 • End of support life May 31, 2017 • Product alternatives EXA (mmW), PXA depending on options required • Migration support N9061A – 856x to PXA or EXA code support Product Life Cycle of 8560 Series Product Frequency Range Introduction Date Discontinued Date End Of Support Date 8560EC 2.9 GHz 12-2-1999 9-1-2009 8-31-2014 8561EC 6.7 GHz 12-2-1999 5-1-2004 5-1-2009 8562EC 13.6 GHz 12-2-1999 9-1-2009 8-31-2014 8563EC 26.5 GHz 12-2-1999 9-1-2009 8-31-2014 8564EC 40 GHz 12-2-1999 6-1-2012 5-31-2017 8565EC 50 GHz 12-2-1999 6-1-2012 5-31-2017 • 8564EC/65EC disco plan announce June 1, 2011 Complete list from www.agilent.com (link) 8560 Series Portable Spectrum Analyzers Model Number 8560A Standard Frequency Range 50 Hz - 2.9 GHz Introduced June 1989 Discontinuance Date July 1994 End Of Support October 1999 Replaced By 8560E 8560E 30 Hz - 2.9 GHz June 1992 April 2001 April 2006 8560EC 8560EL 30 Hz - 2.9 GHz November 1997 April 2001 April 2006 8560EC 8560EC 30 Hz - 2.9 GHz December 1999 September 2009 August 2014 MXA, PXA 8561A 1 kHz - 6.5 GHz September 1988 August 1991 August 2001 8561B 8561B 50 Hz - 6.5GHz June 1989 July 1993 July 1998 8561E 8561E 30 Hz - 6.5 GHz June 1992 April 2001 April 2006 8561EC 8561EC 30 Hz - 6.5 GHz December 1999 May 2004 April 2009 MXA, PXA 8562A 9 kHz - 22 GHz February 1987 October 1994 April 2000 8563E 8562B 9 kHz - 22 GHz February 1987 July 1993 July 1998 8563E 8562E 30 Hz - 13.2 GHz June 1996 April 2001 April 2006 8562EC 8562EL 30 Hz - 13.2 GHz November 1997 April 2001 April 2006 8562EC 8562EC 30 Hz - 13.2 GHz November 1999 September 2009 August 2015 MXA, PXA 8563A 9 kHz - 26.5 GHz November 1989 December 1997 December 2002 8563E 8563E 9 kHz - 26.5 GHz June 1992 April 2001 April 2006 8563EC 8563EC 9 kHz - 26.5 GHz December 1999 September 2009 August 2015 MXA, PXA 8564E 9 kHz - 40 GHz November 1993 April 2001 April 2006 8564EC 8564EC 9 kHz - 40 GHz December 1999 June 2012 May2017 8565E 9 kHz - 50 GHz December 1993 April 2001 April 2006 8565EC 9 kHz - 50 GHz December 1999 June 2012 May 2017 PXA /EXA 8565EC PXA /(EXA up to 44 GHz) Key Questions to Consider in Migration from 856x 1. Form Factor – Physical size? – Class 3 MIL Rugged? 2. Hardware Functionality – Did you use the Tracking Generator • • – – – – Internal for 8560A/E/EC – OPT 002? External – 85640A? Did you use External Mixing? Did you use the VIDEO output (standard)? Why? Did you use the second IF output (OPT 001)? Why? Did you used the SWEEP output (standard)? Why? 3. Hardware Performance – Phase Noise Performance? – Other? 4. Backward Code Compatibility and Applications Coverage – Is the 856x in an automated environment? – Were you using the Phase Noise Personality (85671A)? – Were you using the Spurious Measurements Personality (85672A)? 5. Additional Features – Security Clearing Procedures? – Calibration Cycle and Cost of Ownership? 1. Form Factor: Physical size Standalone Dimensions 856x MXA/EXA PXA ESA Width (W) 337 mm 427mm 426 mm 373 mm Height (H) 187 mm 173mm 177 mm 222 mm Depth (D) 461 mm 369 mm 556 mm 409 mm Dimensions 856x MXA/EXA PXA ESA Height (H) 5U (223 mm) 4U (178 mm) 4U (178 mm) 5U (223mm) Depth (D) See above See above See above Rack mounted See above NOTE: 1U rack height = 1.75 inches, or 44.5mm NOTE: For visual drawings of these dimensions – please see the appendix 2. Hardware Functionality Options Attenuator Pre-Amp 856x Signal Analyzer X-Series PSA Series Standard Mechanical Standard Mechanical 70dB (10/2dBopt) Optional Electronic- EA3 24dB (1dB) Standard Mechanical 70 dB (2 dB steps) Optional Electronic- B7J 40 dB (1 dB step) 70dB (10 dB steps) - RF/MW 60db (10 dB steps) - mmW Optional – External (84474A, 8447D, 8449B, 10855A, 83006A, 83051A) 1 standard measurement Power Suite Precision Freq Ref Standard (Ext Ref in Range) Standard Narrow RBW Standard Time gating 8563E E35 ACPR DR extension options available depending on Option 1DS (up to 3 GHz) instrument/frequency and option 110(up to 50 GHz) 7 standard measurements Standard for PXA/MXA, PFR for EXA OPT ESA-E Series Standard Mechanical 65dB (5 dB steps) 1DS 10 standard measurements 10 standard measurements Standard 1D5 Standard Standard 1DR Standard Standard 1D6 Standard Standard 120 GPIB - Standard B70 – Benchlink SA SW GPIB / LAN / USB - Standard Remote Desktop & Embedded Web Server GPIB / LAN – Standard Analog VIDEO Output Standard Option YAV on PXA, or Option YAS on MXA/EXA Option 124 A4J/AYX IF Output Second IF Output (310.7MHz) Sweep Output Was not offered Option CRP H70, H25, H20, HY7 A4J/AYX and H70 Option 001 Option CR3. Standard 321.4 MHz Not Available Standard Not available at this time. Not available at this time. A4J/AYX 8560A/E/EC – OPT 002 TG option only available on CXA. May consider Opt ESC on MXA/EXA Only available on PXA (Opt EXM) External Source Control: Option 215 1DN AYZ AYZ OPT 117 Procedures available Remote Connectivity Tracking Generator External Mixing Security Options 85640A (external)* Standard in 856x Supported to 325GHz 230 – Web Remote SW GPIB - Standard 230 – Web Remote SW E4444A – Benchlink SA SW Not available in MXA/EXA Procedures available * NOTE: There are no plans to obsolete the TG at this time OPT SSD 3. Hardware Performance: Key Specifications 856x TOI <3 GHz MXA PXA +11 dBm +16 dBm +22 dBm DANL @ 13 GHz -145 dBm/Hz -148 dBm/Hz -149/-155* dBm/Hz Noise @ 10kHz offset (1GHz cf) Accuracy (95%) -113 dBc/Hz -103 dBc/Hz -129 dBc/Hz +/-1.3 dB +/- 0.3 dB Min Resolution BW Analysis Measurement BW Measurement Rate 1 Hz N/A 1 Hz 10 MHz (No digital Demod) (25/40 MHz opt) 7/sec > 100/sec -106 dBc/Hz typical +/- 0.19 dB (up to 3 GHz) 1 Hz 10 MHz (25/40/140 MHz opt) > 100/sec NOTE: The 856x series has great phase noise performance. This is the #1 specification that you need to qualify to help your customers migrate mmW SA migration To be disco’ed June 1, ‘12 Key Specifications Conditions Frequency range TOI DANL (1 Hz RBW, Preamp off) 2 GHz 12 GHz 44 GHz 2 GHz 12 GHz 44 GHz Φ Noise, 1GHz 8564/5EC mmW EXA Signal Analyzer mmW PXA Signal Analyzer 30 Hz to 40/50 GHz 10 Hz to 32/44 GHz 3 Hz to 43/44/50 GHz +11 dBm +7.5 dBm 12.5 dBm (nom) +15 dBm +15 dBm +13 dBm (nom) +21 dBm +15 dBm +13 dBm (nom) Amplitude Acc (Flatness to 40 GHz) Analysis BW NFE* LNP** -162 dBm -154 dBm -147 dBm -153 dBm -140 dBm -145 dBm -143 dBm -127 dBm -151 dBm -147 dBm -135 dBm -113 dBc/Hz -103 dBc/Hz, (Typ. -106 dBc/Hz) -129 dBc/Hz 95 dBc/Hz -87 dBc/Hz (measured) -110 dBc/Hz ±4 dB ±3.2 dB ±3.2 dB - 10, 25 MHz 10, 25, 40, 140 MHz 10 kHz offset 44 GHz (nom) Introduced Apr 1, 2010 To be introduce May 1, ‘12 Speed rating * NFE = Noise Floor Extension technology; (applies also to LNP in high band) ** LNP = low noise path 3. Hardware Performance: Phase Noise NOTE: Only the nominal performance are given for MXA/EXA @1 kHz and 10 MHz offsets 4. Backward Code Compatibility: 856x to X-Series N9061A – Remote Language Compatibility Application • Emulates the HP/Agilent 856xE/EC remote programming language • Supports the most frequently used 856xE/EC commands • Available with new X-Series signal analyzers (PXA/MXA/EXA) as a standard feature • Has command error logging Areas of Caution: • Does not cover commands for: • 856x Phase Noise Utility • 856x Spurious Utility Click HERE to download a free 14-day Trial License for N9061A General Purpose WINET Wireless 4. Applications Coverage Application 856x Signal Analyzer X-Series GSM/EDGE Not available N9071A W-CDMA 8563E-E35 N9073A-1FP, -2FP HSDPA/UPA Not available N9079A-2FP cdmaOne + cdma2K Not available N9072A TD-SCDMA HSDPA/8PSK Not available N9079A-1FP WiMax (OFDMA) Not available N9075A WLAN LTE Bluetooth Phase Noise* Not available Not available Not available 85671A N9064A VXA N9080A 89600B N9068A Spurious Measurement* 85672A Power Suite** Noise Figure Not available N9069A Cable/Digital TV Not available Tune and Listen ONLY Digital TV available N9063A NO Metrics Tune, Listen, Metrics N9064A VXA or 89600B internal/external 89600 B VSA N9064A native or 89600B embedded AM/FM demodulation and metrics VSA Not available Modulation Analysis Not available Flexible Digital Demod Not available * NOTE: 85671/85672 personalities will continue to be available – and will not be discontinued at this time * *NOTE: Power Suite in X-Series, PSA, or ESA partially covers 85672A functionalities. See NOTES for this slide for more information. 5. Additional Features: Security Clearing Procedures In General: Go to www.agilent.com/find/security and enter the model number of your instrument. 856x: http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/08560-90174.pdf PXA/MXA/EXA: Additional removable Solid-State Drive (Option SSD) PXA/MXA/EXA – removable solid-state drive (standard) 5. Additional Features: Calibration Cycle & Cost of Ownership Description Calibration Cycle 856x 2 years MXA/EXA PXA 2 years (MXA) 1 year 2 years (EXA) Agilent Calibration Cost (Return to Agilent) Repair Cost (Return to Agilent) Agilent TME Software ~$787 ~$716 ~$787 ~$4629 ~$3384 (MXA) ~$1138 (EXA) ~$4315 NO YES YES Available? • Example is for a 26 GHz analyzer, prices were quoted in Aug 08 • Z540 and ISO 17025 calibration also available at additional charge • Agilent TME Calibration Software is available at: http://www.calsw.tm.agilent.com/ X-Series Signal Analyzers The next generation of signal analysis Drive your evolution N9030A PXA Accelerate in wireless N9020A MXA Balance the challenges N9010A EXA Master the essentials N9000A CXA Stay ready, stay in sync and arrive ahead—with the Agilent X-Series Customer Success Story Market CATV / Telecommunications Device Cable Head End Transport System Test Manufacturing (GP Spectrum Analysis) Existing Method 8560 New Method MXA Headline “We were able to reduce our test time by 60% on two separate production lines at our facility” 856x to MXA and PSA signal analyzer $15,000 Trade-in deal NEW Eligible Models 8560A/E/EL/EC, 8561A/B/E/EC, 8562A/B/E/EL/EC, 8563A/E/EC, 8564E/EC, 8565E/EC Minimum Trade-in Credit towards MXA or PSA… $15,000 Receive a $15,000 minimum credit when you trade an eligible 856x portable spectrum analyzer toward a MXA midrange signal analyzer or a PSA performance spectrum analyzer. Compared to the 856x, the MXA offers significantly higher measurement speed, increased measurement accuracy and enhanced usability. In addition, remote language backward compatibility is supported through the new N9061A application. More Information: http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/editorial.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&ckey=1520997&nid=536900129.536883223.02&id=1520997 Expires: act soon - this trade-in credit is good only for a limited time. 856xE/EC Migration Assistance Link to agilent.com Appendix •Environmental Specifications •Schematics of Instruments 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: 856x EC SOURCE: 856x Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation) 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: PSA NOTE: PSA is tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 as the 856x Series is NOTE: PSA is heavier than the 856x series 856x is ~36lbs. PSA is ~50lbs. SOURCE: PSA Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation) NOTE: Temp range is similar 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: ESA NOTE: ESA is tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 as the 856x Series is NOTE: ESA is a bit heavier than the 856x series 856x is ~36lbs. ESA is ~38lbs. SOURCE: ESA Data Sheet (see link at end of presentation) NOTE: Temp range is the same 1. Form Factor: Environmental Specifications: MXA/EXA NOTE: MXA/EXA are not officially tested to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 as the 856x is. NOTE: MXA/EXA are tested to a different temperature range than the 856x is. SOURCE: MXA Specs Guide (N9020A-90027) NOTE: MXA/EXA are comparable to the weight of the 856x. Form Factor: Base Box: 856xEC Benefits of all-digital final IF PXA, MXA, EXA are all based on a digital IF architecture. Key Advantages: 1. Improved performance 2. Frequency and amplitude accuracy 3. Measurement speed, 4. Improved frequency resolution. See these links for more information: Spectrum Analyzer Basics (AN 150) (5952-0292) http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5952-0292.pdf PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer series: Amplitude Accuracy (5980-3080EN) http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5980-3080EN.pdf PSA Performance Spectrum Analyzer series: Swept and FFT Analysis (5980-3081EN) http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5980-3081EN.pdf Form Factor: Base Box: MXA / EXA Tools for Maintenance and Calibration Standard-compliant calibration services available: – N90x0A-A6J: ANSI Z540 compliant calibration from Agilent factory – N90x0A-1A7: ISO 17025 compliant calibration from Agilent factory Z540.3-2006 capable Annual Calibration: Agilent wants you to have a positive support experience TWO YEAR calibration cycle on PSA SG/MY/US 4430 and above with our instruments regardless of whether: – You return them to Agilent … Agilent Calibration Pricing – You perform your own maintenance …TME Calibration and Adjustment Software PSA Overview TME Calibration Software for Self Maintainers Product Structure & Pricing Z540.3-2006 Service center PC seat license – – capable US$ 4995 1st year per PC (N7800A-U1S) US$ 4000 Annual renewal per PC (N7800A-U1R) Universal model perpetual license for one instrument – US$ 850 (N7800A-UPZ) Universal model per-incident (90-day) licenses (US only) – – US$ 100 Agilent Commercial Calibration (N7800A-U9C) US$ 135 Agilent ISO 17025 / ANSI Z540 Calibration (N7800A-U9Z) PSA Overview