Keysight Technologies M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source 1 MHz to 6 GHz Data Sheet 02 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Overview The Keysight Technologies, Inc. M9389A PXIe vector network analyzer source is a component for the M9485A PXIe vector network analyzer. The M9485A provides a true multiport VNA with up to 12-ports in one chassis. For more information, see http://www.keysight.com/find/pxivna Figure 1. M9389A PXIe VNA source consists of the folloiwng two modules: M9309A PXIe VNA synthesizer and M9310A PXIe source output. Technical Specifications and Characteristics Block diagram M9309A PXIe Synthesizer External Trigger Trig 2 (front) to PXI Backplane 6 GHz Banded Switched Filter Bank Divide by 1-2-4-8 PLL 3 dB RF/LO Out (RF Output: 187.5 MHz to 6 GHz) (-10 dBm to +10 dBm) 850 MHz Divide by 1 or 2 100 MHz input signal from M9300A PXIe frequency reference 100 MHz In (+13 dBm Typical) 100 MHz Out 3 dB 3 dB (+13 dBm Typical) M9310A PXIe Source Output RF In (1 MHz to 6 GHz) (-5 dBm to +5 dBm) Pulse Modulator ALC and Power Control RF IF LO Pulse Mod Trigger Trig 1 (Front Panel) ALC Hold Trigger PXI Backplane (-130 dBm to +19 dBm, 1 MHz to 5 GHz) ALC Coupler Log Amp 6 GHz (-130 dBm to +18 dBm, >5 GHz to 6 GHz) Limiter RF Out RF output signal 100 MHz In (+10 dBm typical) 100 MHz Out (+10 dBm typical) Figure 2. M9389A PXIe VNA source block diagram with two modules: the M9309A PXIe VNA synthesizer and M9310 PXIe source output. 03 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Definitions for specifications Temperatures referred to in this document are defined as follows: –– Full temperature range = Individual module temperature of ≤ 75 °C as reported by the module, and environment temperature of 0 to 55 °C. –– Controlled temperature range = Individual module temperature of ≤ 55 °C as reported by the module, and environment temperature of 20 to 30 °C. Specifications describe the warranted performance of calibrated instruments. Data represented in this document are specifications under the following conditions unless otherwise noted. –– Calibrated instruments have been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the full temperature range –– 45 minute warm-up time –– Calibration cycle maintained –– When used with Keysight M9300A frequency reference and Keysight interconnect cables Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product. Characteristics are often referred to as Typical or Nominal values and are italicized. –– Typical describes characteristic performance, which 80% of instruments will meet when operated within the controlled temperature range. –– Nominal describes representative performance that is useful in the application of the product when operated within the controlled temperature range. 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. Additional information –– All graphs contain measured data from one unit and are representative of product performance within the controlled temperature range unless otherwise noted. –– The specifications contained in this document are subject to change. –– The M9389A is only intended for use as part of the M9485A PXIe vector network analyzer. It is not intended to be used as a standalone instrument. 04 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Frequency Frequency Range 1 MHz to 6 GHz Resolution Switching speed 0.01 Hz < 5 ms, nominal 1 Amplitude Output parameters Settable range +20 to -130 dBm Resolution ALC on 2 0.02 dB, nominal ALC off 0.3 dB, nominal Maximum output power 1 MHz to 5 GHz +19 dBm > 5 to 6 GHz +18 dBm Absolute level accuracy in CW mode [ALC on] 3 Frequency < Max power to −20 dBm < −20 to −110 dBm < −110 to −120 dBm < −120 to −130 dBm 1 MHz to 3 GHz ± 0.4 dB ± 0.15 dB, typical ± 0.5 dB ± 0.15 dB, typical ± 0.7 dB ± 0.25 dB, typical ± 0.8 dB, nominal > 3 to 6 GHz ± 0.5 dB ± 0.15 dB, typical ± 0.6 dB ± 0.25 dB, typical ± 1.0 dB ± 0.5 dB, typical ± 0.8 dB, nominal 1. Mean time from IVI command to carrier frequency settled within 1 ppm or 1 kHz whichever is greater and amplitude settled within 0.2 dB (at the controlled temperature range) or within 0.5 dB (at the full temperature range). If the ALC is off, the settle limit is 0.5 dB above +10 dBm (at the controlled temperature range). Simultaneous carrier frequency and amplitude switching. 2. Settable to 0.01 dB. 3. Specifications apply within the controlled temperature range. For temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by ± 0.02 dB/°C. -120 dBm Output Power Normalized Response 1 Figure 3. Output power normalized response at –120 dBm. 0.75 Power Error (dB) 0.5 0.25 0 -0.25 -0.5 -0.75 -1 0 1 2 3 Frequency (GHz) 4 5 6 05 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Amplitude (continued) Amplitude Repeatability +10 dBm ALC On Figure 4. Amplitude repeatability at various carrier frequencies. Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return to a given power setting after a random excursion to any other frequency and power setting. It should not be confused with absolute level accuracy. 0.05 850 MHz 0.04 1900 MHz 2200 MHz 0.03 3500 MHz 5800 MHz Delta from Initial (dB) 0.02 0.01 0 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 -0.05 0 20 40 60 Elapsed Time (minutes) 80 100 120 Relative Level Accuracy ALC On 0.6 Figure 5. Relative level accuracy at various carrier frequencies. 0.85 GHz 1.8 GHz 0.4 2 GHz Power error (dB) 2.2 GHz 3.5 GHz 0.2 5.8 GHz 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -120 -100 -80 -60 Power Level (dBm) -40 -20 0 20 06 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Amplitude (continued) VSWR 1 MHz to 6 GHz < 1.5:1, nominal Maximum reverse power 1 MHz to 6 GHz 1 W, nominal Max DC voltage 25 VDC, nominal VSWR 1.50 0 dB Attn 1.45 30 dB Attn Bypass Path 1.40 VSWR (X:1.0) 1.35 1.30 1.25 1.20 1.15 1.10 1.05 1.00 0 1 Figure 6. Measured VSWR from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. 2 3 Frequency (GHz) 4 5 6 07 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Spectral purity Phase noise 20 kHz offset 1 GHz -124 dBc/Hz, typical 2 GHz -119 dBc/Hz, typical 3 GHz -114 dBc/Hz, typical 6 GHz -109 dBc/Hz, typical Figure 7. Single sideband phase noise from 100 Hz to 10 MHz offsets, at 1, 2, 3 and 6 GHz RF frequencies. 08 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Spectral purity (continued) Broadband noise floor Range 1 MHz to 6 GHz < -140 dBc/Hz, nominal, at +10 dBm output power level Harmonics Range 1 MHz to < 400 MHz 400 MHz to 1.5 GHz > 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz ≤ 0 dBm < -43 dBc < -29 dBc < -35 dBc -46 dBc, typical -31 dBc, typical -39 dBc, typical ≤ +10 dBm < -35 dBc < -27 dBc < -30 dBc -37 dBc, typical -29 dBc, typical -33 dBc, typical Nonharmonics 1 Nonharmonic miscellaneous spurious 2 < -70 dBc, nominal Nonharmonic HET band mixing spurs (0 dBm) < -67 dBc, nominal Nonharmonic Frac-N < -66 dBc, nominal Subharmonics 1 MHz to 6 GHz none Analog modulation Pulse parameters Pulse on/off ratio 1 MHz to 400 MHz > 85 dB, typical Pulse on/off ratio > 400 MHz to 6 GHz > 95 dB, typical Pulse rise/fall time < 10 ns, nominal System requirements Topic Operating systems Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Processor speed 1 GHz 32-bit (x86), 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) (no support for Itanium 64) Available memory 4 GB minimum 8 GB or greater recommended Available disk space 3 1.5 GB available hard disk space, includes: – 1 GB available for Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 SP1 4 – 100 MB for Keysight IO libraries suite Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended (Super VGA graphics is supported) Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater Keysight IO libraries Version 16.3.16603.3 or later 1. Non-harmonics include mixing spurs for frequencies below 400 MHz, synthesizer spurs, and other miscellaneous chassis and power supply products, for offsets >10 kHz. 2. With a Keysight M9036A embedded controller. 3. Because of the installation procedure, less memory may be required for operation than is required for installation. 4. NET framework runtime components are installed by default with Windows Windows 7. Therefore, you may not need this amount of available disk space. 09 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Technical Specifications and Characteristics Environmental and physical specifications Temperature Operating Non-operating (storage) 0 to 55 °C -40 to +70 °C Humidity 1 Type tested at 95%, +40 °C (non-condensing) Altitude Up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) Connectors RF OUT EMC Complies with the essential requirements of the European EMC Directive as well as the current editions of the following standards (dates and editions are cited in the Declaration of Conformity): – 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. Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada. SMA female Warm-up time Size Dimensions 45 minutes M9309A M9310A 1 PXIe slot 1 PXIe slot Module Length Width Height M9309A 210 mm 22 mm 130 mm M9310A 210 mm 22 mm 130 mm Weight M9309A M9310A 0.535 kg (1.179 lbs) 0.551 kg (1.215 lbs) Power drawn from chassis M9309A M9310A ≤ 22 W ≤ 28 W 1. 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 MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. 10 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Software Instrument connection software Keysight IO library The IO library suite offers a single entry point for connection to the most common instruments including AXIe, PXI, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LAN, 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: www.keysight.com/find/iosuite Setup and Calibration Services Calibration and traceability Factory calibration The M9389A PXIe VNA source ships factory calibrated with an ISO-9002, NIST-traceable calibration certificate. Included in base configuration Calibration cycle A one year calibration cycle is recommended. Calibration sites – At Keysight worldwide service centers – On-site by Keysight – By self-maintainers For more information visit www.keysight.com/find/infoline N7800A calibration and adjustment software The M9389A PXIe VNA source is supported by Keysight’s calibration and adjustment software. This is the same software used at Keysight service centers to automate calibration. The software offers compliance tests for ISO 17025:2005, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006, and measurement uncertainty per ISO Guide to Expression of Measurement Uncertainty. Licensed software. For more information, visit www.keysight.com/find/calibrationsoftware Keysight calibration status utility The Keysight calibration status utility helps ensure your M9309A is calibrated by managing the calibration interval and providing messages regarding instrument and module calibration status. Included in base configuration 11 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Support Support Core exchange program Keysight’s replacement core exchange program allows fast and easy module repairs. A replacement core assembly is a fully functioning pre-calibrated module replacement that is updated with the defective module serial number, allowing the replacement module to retain the original serial number. For qualified self maintainers in US only Self-test utility A self-test utility runs a set of internal tests which verifies the health of the modules and reports their status. Included in base configuration 12 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Configurations and Ordering Information Ordering information Calibration Model Description Advantage services: Calibration M9389A PXIe VNA source: 1 MHz to 6 GHz includes: Keysight Advantage Services is committed to your success throughout your equipment’s lifetime M9309A PXIe VNA synthesizer M9310A PXIe source output Module interconnect cables Related products Model Description M9485A PXIe vector network analyzer M9018A PXIe 18-slot chassis M9037A PXIe embedded controller M9309A PXIe VNA synthesizer M9300A PXIe frequency reference Accessories Model Description Y1212A Slot blocker kit: 5 modules Y1213A PXI EMC filler panel kit: 5 slots Y1214A Air inlet kit: M9018A 18-slot chassis Y1215A Rack mount kit for M9018A 18-slot chassis N7800A Calibration & adjustment software 13 | Keysight | M9389A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer Source - Data Sheet Evolving Since 1939 Our unique combination of hardware, software, services, and people can help you reach your next breakthrough. 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