Keysight M9421A M9421a vxt pxie vector transceiver Datasheet

Keysight Technologies
M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver
60 MHz to 3.8, or 6 GHz
Data Sheet
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Table of Contents
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 3
Technical specifications............................................................................................................ 4
Vector signal analyzer performance........................................................................................ 5
Vector signal generator performance.................................................................................... 10
General specifications............................................................................................................ 14
Front panel.............................................................................................................................. 14
System requirements.............................................................................................................. 15
Application specifications...................................................................................................... 15
N9063A analog demodulation measurement application key specifications..................... 15
N9069A noise figure measurement application key specifications..................................... 16
N9071A GSM/EDGE/Evo measurement application key specifications............................. 18
GSM/EDGE/Evo source key specifications........................................................................... 19
N9073A W-CDMA/HSPA+ measurement application key specifications........................... 19
W-CDMA/HSPA+ source key specifications......................................................................... 20
N9072A cdma2000 ® measurement application and N9076A 1xEV-DO
measurement application key specifications........................................................................ 22
cdma2000 and 1xEV-DO source key specifications............................................................. 22
N9080B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD & N9082B LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD
measurement application key specifications........................................................................ 22
LTE source key specifications................................................................................................ 23
N9081A Bluetooth® measurement application key specifications...................................... 23
Bluetooth source key specifications...................................................................................... 23
N9079A TD-SCDMA measurement application key specifications..................................... 24
TD-SCDMA source key specifications................................................................................... 24
N9077A WLAN measurement application key specifications.............................................. 25
WLAN source key specifications........................................................................................... 26
Software.................................................................................................................................. 27
Related literature.................................................................................................................... 28
Web.......................................................................................................................................... 28
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Overview
Compress time, compress test
The best solution for a specific problem is a focused tool you simply fine-tune. Keysight’s
M9421A PXIe vector transceiver (VXT) is purpose-built for rapid solution creation and
faster throughput in manufacturing test of wireless components, power amplifiers, and
RF front-end modules. With FPGA-accelerated measurements and deep software, the
ready-to-run VXT lets you start closer to your finish line.
Product description
The M9421A VXT is a four-slot PXIe vector signal generator and analyzer, ranging from
60 MHz to 3.8 or 6 GHz with modulation and analysis bandwidth up to 160 MHz. Up to
four VXT’s can be configured in a single 18-slot PXI chassis, with only a single M9300A
frequency reference required. Alternatively, a versatile single-chassis custom solution
can be created from Keysight’s modular portfolio, dramatically reducing test footprint.
Applications
–– Power amplifier and front-end-module design validation
and manufacturing
–– Radio transceiver design validation and production test
–– Development, design validation, and manufacturing test for radios and other IoT
connected devices
Reference solutions
Application-specific reference solutions, a combination of recommended hardware, software, and measurement expertise, provide the essential components of a test system.
The following reference solutions include the M9421A PXIe VXT vector transceiver as a
hardware component:
–– RF power amplifier/front end module characterization and test, Reference Solution
for the industry’s fastest power amplifier test solution including rapid waveform
download, tight synchronization, automated calibration, and FPGA-accelerated
power servo and fast power measurements. For more information, see
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M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver placed inside the M9018A PXIe chassis
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Technical Specifications
Definitions and conditions
Specifications describe the warranted performance of calibrated instruments. Data
represented in this document are specifications under the following conditions unless
otherwise noted.
–– Specifications are valid from 40 to 65 °C for individual module temperature, as
reported by the module, and 20 to 35 °C for environment temperature unless
otherwise noted
–– Calibrated instrument has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the allowed
operating range
–– If instrument has previously been stored at a temperature range inside the allowed
storage range, but outside the allowed operating range, instrument must have been
stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the allowed operating range before turn-on
–– 45-minute warm-up time
–– Calibration cycle maintained
–– The RF, IF, and Source Alignments have been run within the previous 7 days
–– An ALL Alignment has been run:
–– Within the previous 8 hours
–– If the temperature has changed more than 5 °C from the previous “ALL”
alignment
Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the
product warranty. It is performance beyond specifications that 95 percent of the units
exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level. This data, shown in italics, does not include
measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 25 °C)
after alignment within the stated alignment time and temperature limits.
Nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is
useful in the application of the product, but are not covered by the product warranty.
Recommended best practices in use
–– Use slot blockers and EMC filler panels in empty module slots to ensure proper
operating temperatures. Keysight chassis and slot blockers optimize module
temperature performance and reliability of test.
–– Set chassis fan to high at environmental temperatures above 45 °C.
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Vector Signal Analyzer Performance
Performance
Capture depth
Standard
256 MSa of IQ data
Option M9421A-M05
512 MSa of IQ data
Frequency and Time Specifications
Frequency range
Option M9421A-504
60 MHz to 3.8 GHz
Option M9421A-506
60 MHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Reference
Accuracy, aging rate, stability
refer to M9300A specifications
CW Measurement Frequency Accuracy
Accuracy
(Transmitter frequency x frequency reference accuracy) ± 50 Hz typically
Resolution
1 Hz typical
Analysis Bandwidth
Maximum bandwidth
Standard
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 80 MHz
80 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
Option M9421A-B80
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 80 MHz
80 to 230 MHz
230 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
80 MHz
Option M9421A-B1X
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 80 MHz
80 to 230 MHz
230 to 400 MHz
400 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
80 MHz
160 MHz
Triggering
Trigger
IQ analyzer
Free run, external 1, external 2, RF burst, video, periodic, PXI, internal
Trigger delay range
–150 to 500 ms
Resolution
0.1 μs
Amplitude Accuracy and Range Specifications
Maximum average power input
RF input port
+27 dBm
Option M9421A-HDX, Half duplex port
+30 dBm
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CW absolute amplitude accuracy
RF input port (in specified frequencies)
Frequency Range
Input level ≤ –8 dBm to –70 dBm
Input level > –8 dBm to +24 dBm
60 MHz to 230 MHz
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
230 MHz to 400 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
400 MHz to 510 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
510 MHz to 820 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.45 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
820 MHz to 1000 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.45 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
1000 MHz to 2110 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
2110 MHz to 3200 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
3200 MHz to 3310 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
3310 MHz to 3620 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
3620 MHz to 3900 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
3900 MHz to 4500 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
4500 MHz to 6000 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
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Half duplex port, Option M9421A-HDX (in specified frequencies)
Frequency range
Input level ≤ –8 dBm to –70 dBm
Input level > –8 dBm to +24 dBm
60 MHz to 230 MHz
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
230 MHz to 400 MHz
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
400 MHz to 510 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
510 MHz to 820 MHz
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
820 MHz to 1000 MHz
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
1000 MHz to 2110MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
2110 MHz to 3200 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
3200 MHz to 3310 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
3310 MHz to 3620 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
3620 MHz to 3900 MHz
40 MHz BW
80 MHz BW
160 MHz BW
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
3900 MHz to 4500 MHz
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical
4500 MHz to 6000 MHz
< ± 0.95 dB, < ± 0.5 dB typical
< ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical
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Input voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
RF input port (in specified frequencies)
60 to 800 MHz
800 MHz to 1.3 GHz
1.3 to 3 GHz
3 to 4.2 GHz
4.2 to 6 GHz
< 2.0:1 nominal
< 1.7:1 nominal
< 1.5:1 nominal
< 1.4:1 nominal
< 1.9:1 nominal
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port (configured to input mode in specified frequencies)
60 MHz to 3 GHz
3 to 6 GHz
< 1.5:1 nominal
< 1.7:1 nominal
Spurious responses (in specified frequencies)
Residual responses in specified frequency ranges
RF input port with analyzer range = 0 dBm
60 MHz to 230 MHz
230 MHz to 3.3 GHz
3.3 to 3.9 GHz
3.9 to 6 GHz
< –77 dBm typical
< –90 dBm typical
< –80 dBm typical
< –87 dBm typical
Half duplex port with analyzer ranged to < –30 dBm
60 MHz to 6 GHz
< –90 dBm typical
Other spurious, for offsets from 10 MHz up to half the maximum
analysis bandwidth from the signal in specified frequency bands
< –62 dBc typical with analyzer ranged to signal peak power level
Phase noise sidebands, (CF = 900 MHz)
10 kHz offset
< –107 dBc/Hz, < –111 dBc/Hz typical
1 MHz offset
< –129 dBc/Hz, < –132 dBc/Hz typical
Figure 1. Nominal phase noise from 1 kHz to 10 MHz offset at 1, 2.4, and 5.8 GHz.
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Displayed average noise floor (DANL) 1
RF input port (in specified frequencies, with analyzer ranged to -70 dBm)
60 to 510 MHz
510 to 820 MHz
820 MHz to 1 GHz
1 to 2.11 GHz
2.11 to 3.2 GHz
3.2 to 3.31 GHz
3.31 to 3.62 GHz
3.62 to 3.9 GHz
3.9 to 4.5 GHz
4.5 to 6 GHz
–160 dBm, –164 dBm typical
–159 dBm, –163 dBm typical
–156 dBm, –160 dBm typical
–154 dBm, –159 dBm typical
–151 dBm, –156 dBm typical
–156 dBm, –160 dBm typical
–154 dBm, –158 dBm typical
–153 dBm, –157 dBm typical
–153 dBm, –158 dBm typical
–150 dBm, –154 dBm typical
Half duplex port, option M9421A-HDX (in specified frequencies, with analyzer ranged to –70 dBm)
60 to 510 MHz
510 to 820 MHz
820 MHz to 1 GHz
1 to 2.11 GHz
2.11 to 3.2 GHz
3.2 to 3.31 GHz
3.31 to 3.62 GHz
3.62 to 4.5 GHz
4.5 to 6 GHz
–156 dBm, –161 dBm typical
–155 dBm, –160 dBm typical
–152 dBm, –157 dBm typical
–150 dBm, –155 dBm typical
–147 dBm, –152 dBm typical
–152 dBm, –157 dBm typical
–150 dBm, –154 dBm typical
–149 dBm, –154 dBm typical
–146 dBm, –151 dBm typical
Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI)
60 MHz to 6 GHz
+25 dBm nominal with analyzer ranged to 0 dBm
+33 dBm nominal with analyzer ranged to +10 dBm
IF flatness
Center frequency (GHz)
Span (MHz)
Max. error (nominal)
≤ 6.0 ≤ 160
± 0.30 dB
1.
Input terminated, log power average, and normalized to 1 Hz bandwidth
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Vector Signal Generator Performance
Performance
Arb baseband bandwidth
Standard M9421A-B40
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 230 MHz
230 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
Option M9421A-B80
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 230 MHz
230 to 340 MHz
340 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
80 MHz
Option M9421A-B1X
60 to 70 MHz
70 to 230 MHz
230 to 340 MHz
340 to 400 MHz
400 MHz to 6 GHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
40 MHz
80 MHz
160 MHz
Arb sample memory (storage capacity)
Standard
Option M9421A-M05
256 MSa of IQ data
512 MSa of IQ data
Frequency Specifications
Frequency range
Option M9421A-504
Option M9421A-506
60 MHz to 3.8 GHz
60 MHz to 6 GHz
Frequency reference
Accuracy, aging rate, stability
Frequency Switching Speed
Refer to M9300A specifications
1
Baseband frequency offset change 2
≤ 400 µs, nominal
Arbitrary frequency change 3
≤ 2 ms, nominal
1.
2.
3.
Switching speed depends highly upon the hardware and controller that is used. Measurements were made with the M9421A in an M9018A chassis with the
M9037A embedded controller.
Mean time from IVI command until baseband frequency changed from 0 to 1 kHz
Mean time from IVI command until RF frequency changed from 1.8 to 1.0 GHz
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Output Level Range
RF output port
60 MHz to 6 GHz
–120 to +10 dBm
Option M9421A-HDX (configured to output mode)
60 MHz to 6 GHz
–120 to +5 dBm ( –120 to +10 dBm CW typical)
Option M9421A-1EA
RF output port
60 MHz to 6 GHz
–120 to +20 dBm (+25 dBm settable)
Option M9421A-HDX (configured to output mode)
60 MHz to 6 GHz
–120 to +5 dBm (–120 to +15 dBm CW typical)
Amplitude Switching Speed 1
Baseband power level change 2
≤ 400 μs, nominal
Arbitrary power level change
≤ 2 ms, nominal
1.
2.
3.
3
Switching speed depends highly upon the hardware and controller that is used. Measurements were made with the M9421A in an M9018A chassis with the
M9037A embedded controller.
Mean time from IVI command until baseband amplitude changed by 5 dB
Mean time from IVI command until RF amplitude changed from 0 to -10 dBm
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Absolute Level Accuracy (specified frequencies, CW)
RF output port
60 MHz to 380 MHz
Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical
380 MHz to 1325 MHz
Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical
1325 MHz to 2700 MHz
Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical
2700 MHz to 3900 MHz
Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –110 dBm
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical
3900 MHz to 6000 MHz
Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –100 dBm
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 1.0 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical
< ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.60 dB typical
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port
60 MHz to 380 MHz
Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical
< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical
380 MHz to 1325 MHz
Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical
1325 MHz to 2700 MHz
Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm
< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical
< ± 0.95 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical
2700 MHz to 3900 MHz
Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –110 dBm
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical
< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical
< ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical
3900 MHz to 6000 MHz
Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm
Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm
Level ≤ –80 dBm to –100 dBm
< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical
< ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical
< ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical
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Setting resolution
0.01 dB
Output voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
RF output port (in specified frequencies)
60 to 600 MHz
600 MHz to 2.8 GHz
2.8 to 5 GHz
5 to 6 GHz
< 1.6:1 nominal
< 1.5:1 nominal
< 1.5:1 nominal
< 1.6:1 nominal
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port (configured to output mode in specified frequencies)
60 MHz to 2.9 GHz
2.9 to 6 GHz
< 1.4:1 nominal
< 1.8:1 nominal
Harmonics and spurious
RF output port; harmonics and sub-harmonics
+10 dBm output power
< –40 dBc nominal
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port; harmonics and sub-harmonics
+0 dBm output power
< –40 dBc nominal
All ports; non-harmonic spurious (CW mode, specified frequency ranges)
60 MHz to 3.8 GHz
3.8 to 6 GHz
< –62 dBc nominal
< –58 dBc nominal
Phase noise
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port, +5 dBm; RF output port, +15 dBm, CF = 900 MHz
10 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
≤ –106 dBc, –112 dBc typical
≤ –109 dBc, –113 dBc typical
≤ –128 dBc, –134 dBc typical
≤ –131 dBc, –135 dBc typical
Broadband noise floor
RF output port
60 MHz to 3.5 GHz
3.5 to 5.5 GHz
5.5 to 6 GHz
Option M9421A-HDX, half duplex port
60 to 380 MHz
380 MHz to 5.5 GHz
5.5 to 6 GHz
Output level = +18 dBm
Output level = –30 dBm
–125 dBm, typical
–120 dBm, typical
–114 dBm, typical
–159 dBm, typical
–161 dBm, typical
–156 dBm, typical
Output level = +5 dBm
Output level = –30 dBm
–128 dBm, typical
–130 dBm, typical
–124 dBm, typical
–159 dBm, typical
–160 dBm, typical
–158 dBm, typical
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General Specifications
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature
+5 to +45 °C
Storage temperature
–40 to +70 °C
EMC
Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
–– IEC/EN 61326-1
–– CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A
–– AS/NZS CISPR 11
–– ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001
Environmental stress
Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test
Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation, and
end-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration,
altitude, and power line conditions; test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar
to MILPRF-28800F Class 3.
Safety
–– Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
–– IEC/EN 61010-1
–– Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
–– USA: UL Std. 61010-1
Power Requirement
Power drawn from chassis
≤ 120 W
Weight
Net
Shipping
1.6 kg (3.6 lbs)
3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
Dimensions
Height
Width
Length
130 mm (5.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
209.5 mm (8.25 in)
Warranty
The VXT PXIe vector transceiver is supplied with a three-year warranty
Calibration Cycle
The recommended calibration cycle is two year; calibration services are available through Keysight service centers
Front Panel
Ref In
Connector
SMB male, 50 Ω nominal
RF Connections
RF Input
SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
RF Output
SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
RFHD
SMA female, 50 Ω nominal
Trigger Connections
Trigger In 1, Trigger In 2
Connector: SMB male
Impedance: 10 kΩ nominal
Trigger level range: -3.5 to +3.5 V
Trigger Out 1, Trigger Out 2
Connector: SMB male
Impedance: 50 Ω nominal
Trigger level range: 3.3 V LVTTL
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System Requirements
Operating system
Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
Processor speed
1.86 GHz minimum,
2.4 GHz recommended
Available memory
4 GB minimum
8 GB recommended
Available disk space
4 GB
Video
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics recommended (SuperVGA supported)
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater
Application Specifications
N9063A analog demodulation measurement application key specifications 1
Frequency Modulation 2
FM Deviation
Peak deviation 5 ≥ 200 Hz to 400 kHz
FM Deviation Accuracy
FM Rate
± 0.5% × (rate + deviation) (nominal)
20 Hz to 50 kHz
FM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion
6
± 0.1 Hz (nominal)
0.3% (nominal)
Amplitude Modulation 3
AM Depth
1% to 99%
AM Depth Accuracy
AM Rate
50 Hz to 100 kHz
AM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion 6
Phase Modulation
± (0.01% × Reading) (nominal)
0.25% (nominal)
4
PM Deviation
PM Deviation Accuracy
PM Rate
PM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
± 0.2% + 0.002 × measured value (nominal)
0.2 to 100 rad
± (1 rad × (0.005 + (rate/1 MHz))) (nominal)
20 Hz to 50 kHz
± 0.25 Hz (nominal)
0.3% (nominal)
For specified frequency ranges between 60 and 3000 MHz, Channel BW ≤ 1 MHz.
FM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; FM Modulation Index: 1 to 2000
AM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; AM Depth: 1% to 99%
PM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; PM Deviation: 1 to 100 rad
Peak deviation, modulation index (“beta”), and modulation rate are related by Peak Deviation = Modulation Index × Rate.
SINAD [dB] can be derived by 20 x log10 (1/Distortion), SINAD bandwidth: (Channel BW)/2.
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Analog modulation source key specifications 1
Frequency Modulation 2
FM Deviation
200 Hz to 100 kHz
FM Deviation Accuracy
FM Rate
± 1% (nominal)
20 Hz to 40 kHz
FM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion
5
Same as RF reference source, nominal
1% (nominal)
Amplitude Modulation 3
AM Depth
1% to 99%
AM Depth Accuracy
AM Rate
50 Hz to 40 kHz
AM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion 5
Phase Modulation
Same as RF reference source, nominal
0.25% (nominal)
4
PM Deviation
PM Deviation Accuracy
PM Rate
PM Rate Accuracy
Residual Distortion 5
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
± 1% (nominal)
0.2 to 20 rad
± 1% (nominal)
20 Hz to 40 kHz
Same as RF reference source, nominal
0.5% (nominal)
For specified frequency ranges between 60 and 3000 MHz.
FM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; FM Modulation Index: 1 to 2000
AM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; AM Depth: 5% to 95%
PM Rate: 400 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz; PM Deviation: 1 to 20 rad
SINAD [dB] can be derived by 20 x log10 (1/Distortion).
N9069A noise figure measurement application key specifications
The specifications apply in the frequency range documented in the table 1. For the other frequency bands, external pre-selection filter
is recommended.
Noise figure (60 MHz to 6 GHz)
Noise Source ENR
Measurement Range
Instrument Uncertainty
4 to 6.5 dB
0 to 20 dB
± 0.044 dB
12 to 17 dB
0 to 30 dB
± 0.095 dB
20 to 22 dB
0 to 35 dB
± 0.102 dB
Gain
Instrument uncertainty (DUT gain range = –20 to +40 dB)
60 MHz to 6 GHz
± 0.13 dB
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Nominal Instrument NF, 0.06 to 6 GHz, Range = –32 dBm
17.5
NF (dB)
15.5
13.5
11.5
9.5
7.5
5.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
GHz
Figure 2. Nominal instrument noise figure
VSWR, Range = –32 dBm, 3 units
2.2
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0
1
2
3
4
GHz
Figure 3. Nominal instrument input VSWR
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Table 1. Frequency range for noise figure measurement
Frequency Band
60 MHz to 1000 MHz
1425 MHz to 1560 MHz
1620 MHz to 2030 MHz
2105 MHz to 2200 MHz
2300 MHz to 2700 MHz
3205 MHz to 3310 MHz
3400 MHz to 4300 MHz
4900 MHz to 5900 MHz
N9071A GSM/EDGE/Evo measurement application key specifications 1
Power versus time (PvT)
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Phase error (GMSK modulation)
Phase error
Average floor
Peak floor
0.30º typical at 0 dBm input power
0.85º typical at 0 dBm input power
EDGE error vector magnitude (EVM)
EVM
RMS floor
Peak floor
0.65% typical at 0 dBm input power
2.0% typical at 0 dBm input power
Output RF spectrum (ORFS for GMSK and 8PSk modulation)
Residual relative power, spectrum due to modulation
Offset frequency
600 kHz
1.2 MHz
1.8 MHz
–70 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–75 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–73 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
Residual relative power, spectrum due to switching
Offset frequency
600 kHz
1.2 MHz
1.8 MHz
1.
–67 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–74 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–76 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
For frequencies from 450 to 490 MHz, 820 to 920 MHz, and 1710 to 1910 MHz
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GSM/EDGE/Evo source key specifications 1
Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, Half duplex port: 0 dBm)
Phase error (GMSK)
RMS
< 0.3° nominal
Peak
< 2.0° nominal
EVM (EDGE)
RMS
< 1% nominal
Output RF spectrum (ORFS)
Residual relative power, spectrum due to modulation
Offset
GSM, nominal
Half duplext/RF output (0 dBm)
EDGE, nominal
Half duplext/RF output (0 dBm)
200 kHz
400 kHz
600 kHz
1200 kHz
1800 kHz
–35 dBc
–68 dBc
–76 dBc
–81 dBc
–77 dBc
–36 dBc
–68 dBc
–76 dBc
–81 dBc
–76 dBc
1.
For frequencies from 380 to 490 MHz, 695 to 960 MHz, and 1425 to 2180 MHz
N9073A W-CDMA/HSPA+ measurement application key specifications 1
Channel power
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
QPSK EVM
Residual EVM
0.85% typical at –10 dBm input power
Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) and adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR)
Residual relative power in 3.84 MHz BW
5 MHz offsets
–65 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM)
Residual relative power (offset)
Downlink
2.515 to 2.715 MHz
2.715 to 3.515 MHz
3.515 to 4 MHz
4 to 8 MHz
8 to 12.5 MHz
–75 dBc in a 30 kHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–77 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–77 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–67 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–67 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
Uplink
2.515 to 3.485 MHz
4 to 7.5 MHz
7.5 MHz to 8.5 MHz
8.5 to 12 MHz
–80 dBc in a 30 kHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–65 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–70 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–70 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
1.
For frequencies from 695 MHz to 920 MHz and specified ranges from 1425 MHz to 2700 MHz
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W-CDMA/HSPA+ source key specifications 1
Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, Half duplex port: 0 dBm)
Composite EVM
RMS
< 1% nominal
Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR)
Offset
Port power level
configuration
Frequency (MHz)
RF output/Half duplex
0 dBm nominal (dB)
Adjacent 5 MHz
Adjacent 10 MHz
Adjacent 5 MHz
Adjacent 10 MHz
Adjacent 5 MHz
Adjacent 10 MHz
Adjacent 5 MHz
Adjacent 10 MHz
1 DPCH 1 carrier
900
–70
–71
–70
–71
–70
–71
–69
–71
1.
1800 to 2200
64 DPCH 1 carrier
900
1800 to 2200
For frequencies from 695 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1425 MHz to 2180 MHz
Figure 4. Single carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz, RF output port
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Figure 5. Single carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz, half duplex port
Figure 6. Four carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz, RF output port
and half duplex port
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N9072A cdma2000 Measurement Application and N9076A 1xEV-DO
Measurement Application Key Specifications 1
Channel power
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Error vector magnitude (EVM)
Residual EVM
0.85% typical at –10 dBm input power
Adjacent channel power (ACP)
Residual relative power in 30 kHz BW (offset)
750 kHz (DL), 885 kHz (UL)
1.98 MHz
4.0 MHz
1.
–71 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–83 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–82 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
For frequencies from 410 MHz to 484 MHz, 776 MHz to 920 MHz, and 1710 to 1980 MHz
cdma2000 and 1xEV-DO Source Key Specifications 1
Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm)
Composite EVM
RMS
< 1.1% nominal
Adjacent channel power (ACP)
Residual relative power in 30 kHz BW (offset)
750 kHz (DL), 885 kHz (UL)
–71 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
1.98 MHz
–83 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
4.0 MHz
–82 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
1.
For frequencies from 380 MHz to 490 MHz, 695 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1425 MHz to 2180 MHz
N9080B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD & N9082B LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD
Measurement Application Key Specifications 1
Transmit power
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Error vector magnitude (EVM)
Residual EVM
5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz BW
0.8% typical at –10 dBm input power
Adjacent channel power
Minimum carrier power at RF input
RF input port
Half duplex port
–20 dBm
–20 dBm
Dynamic range
E-UTRA
UTRA
Uplink
–58 dBc
–60 dBc
1.
Downlink
–56 dBc
–58 dBc
For specified frequency ranges between 695 and 3800 MHz
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LTE Source Key Specifications 1
Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm)
Composite EVM
RMS
< 1.1% nominal
Adjacent channel power (ACP)
900 MHz
2 GHz
1.
Adjacent, nominal
Alternate, nominal
RF output/half duplex (0 dBm)
RF output/half duplex (0 dBm)
–64
–65
–64
–65
For specified frequency ranges between 695 and 3800 MHz
N9081A Bluetooth Measurement Application Key Specifications 1
Transmit power
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.26 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Modulation characteristics
Deviation range
± 250 kHz nominal
EDR modulation accuracy
Range (rms DEVM)
0 to 12% nominal
Floor
0.6% typical at –20 dBm input power
1.
Specifications apply for frequencies between 2400 and 2486 MHz.
Bluetooth Source Key Specifications 1
Bluetooth signal using Signal Studio waveform
Basic Data Rate (ACL)
FSK error at –10 dBm at half duplex port or RF output port
Enhanced Data Rate
ACP for –10 dBm signal at half duplex port or RF output port
EDR rms DEVM error
1.
0.65% nominal, DH1 packet, GFSK, standard packet, 2402 MHz
3-DH1 packet, GFSK +D8PSK, standard packet, 2402 MHz
–69 dBm nominal, k=2;
–72 dBm nominal, k= 3, 4, 5, …78
< 1% nominal
For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz
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N9079A TD-SCDMA Measurement Application Key Specifications 1
Channel power
Absolute power accuracy
± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Error vector magnitude (EVM)
Residual EVM, 1.6 MHz channel BW
0.75% typical at 0 dBm input power
Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) and adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR)
Residual relative power in 1.28 MHz BW
1.6 MHz offset
3.2 MHz offset
–55 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
–70 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power
Spectrum emission mask (SEM)
Residual relative power (offset)
Downlink
815 kHz to 1.015 MHz
1.015 to 1.815 MHz
1.815 to 2.3 MHz
2.3 to 4 MHz
–60 dBc in a 30 kHz BW nominal at 0 dBm input power
–68 dBc in a 1 MHz BW nominal at 0 dBm input power
–71 dBc in a 1 MHz BW nominal at 0 dBm input power
–58 dBc in a 1 MHz BW nominal at 0 dBm input power
Uplink
815 kHz to 1.8 MHz
1.8 to 2.385 MHz
2.9 to 3.5 MHz
–54 dBc in a 30 kHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–68 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
–71 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power
1.
For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz
TD-SCDMA Source Key Specifications 1
Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm, full duplex port: –20 dBm)
Composite EVM
RMS
< 0.5% nominal
Adjacent channel power (ACP)
Residual relative power in 30 kHz BW
1.6 MHz offset
3.2 MHz offset
1.
–65 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
–68 dBc nominal at 0 dBm input power
For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz
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N9077A WLAN Measurement Application Key Specifications 1
Modulated Power
Absolute power accuracy
2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz
5150 MHz to 5185 MHz
± 0.27 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
± 0.49 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
EVM floor conditions Phase Tracking on, pre-amble only, Half duplex port
802.11b 2.4 GHz
< –40.9 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
802.11g 2.4 GHz
< –47 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
802.11a 5.8 GHz
< –48 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
802.11n 5.8 GHz 20 MHz
802.11n 5.8 GHz 40 MHz
< –48 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
< –44 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
802.11ac 5.8 GHz 80 MHz
802.11ac 5.8 GHz 80 MHz
802.11ac 5.8 GHz 160 MHz
< –45 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
< –48 dB nominal at –5 dBm input power
< –43 dB typical at –20 dBm input power
802.11ax 5.8 GHz 80 MHz
< –49 dB nominal at -10 dBm input power
SEM
802.11a/g at 2. 4GHz with 20 MHz BW
See Figure 5
802.11a/g at 5.8 GHz with 20 MHz BW
See Figure 6
802.11n at 5.8 GHz with 40 MHz BW
See Figure 7
802.11ac at 5.8 GHz with 80 MHz BW
See Figure 8
1.
SEM Transmitter test signal generated by Agilent N5182B MXG signal generator
Figure 7. 802.11 a/g SEM nominal performance at 2.4 GHz with 20 MHz BW
Figure 9. 802.11 n SEM nominal performance at 5.8 GHz with 40 MHz BW
Figure 8. 802.11 a/g SEM nominal performance at 5.8 GHz with 20 MHz BW
Figure 10. 802.11 ac SEM nominal performance at 5.8 GHz with 80 MHz BW
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WLAN Source Key Specifications
Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)
Wireless LAN error vector magnitude (EVM Performance (using Signal Studio signal noted)) half duplex port, RF output port
802.11b 2.4GHz
< –28 dB typical (0 dBm to –30 dBm)
802.11a 5.8 GHz
< –44 dB typical (–5 dBm to –15 dBm)
802.11n 5.8 GHz 20MHz
802.11n 5.8 GHz 40MHz
< –43 dB typical (–5 dBm to –15 dBm)
< –44 dB typical (–5 dBm to –15 dBm)
802.11ac 5.57GHz 80MHz
802.11ac 5.8 GHz 80 MHz
802.11ac 5.57GHz 160MHz
< –47 dB typical (–5 dBm to –15 dBm)
< –49 dB nominal (–5 dBm)
< –45 dB typical (–5 dBm to –15 dBm)
802.11ax 5.8 GHz 80 MHz
< –50 dB nominal (–10 dBm)
Figure 11. 802.11 ac EVM nominal performance versus power level at 5.8 GHz for 160 MHz signal
bandwidth with equalization on the preamble
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The I/O library suite offers a single entry point
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RS-232, and VXI test instruments from Keysight
and other vendors. It automatically discovers
interfaces, chassis, and instruments. The graphical user interface allows you to search for, verify,
and update IVI instrument and soft front panel
drivers for modular and traditional instruments.
The IO suite safely installs in side-by-side mode
with NI I/O software.
Free software download at
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The VXT includes a soft front panel (SFP), a
software-based graphical user interface (GUI)
which enables the instrument’s capabilities from
your PC.
Included on CD-ROM shipped with module or
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Connection expert is the graphical user interface
included in the I/O libraries suite that allows you
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and soft front panel drivers for modular and
traditional instruments
Free software download at
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Development environments
Visual Studio (VB .NET, C#, C/C++), VEE,
LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, MATLAB
Included on CD-ROM shipped with module or
online
Assists in finding the right instrument commands
and setting correct parameters. A simple
interface includes documentation, examples,
syntax checking, command execution, and debug
tools to build sequences for integration in Excel,
MATLAB, Visual Studio, and VEE.
Free software download at
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Keysight soft front panel
Module management
Keysight connection expert
Programming
Driver
IVI-COM
IVI-C
MATLAB
Programming assistance
Command expert
Signal analysis software
X-Series measurement applications
Provides measurements for analog demodulation, Licensed software. For more information, visit
noise figure, phase noise and others.
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Literature
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M9421A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Configuration Guide
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5990-6583EN
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