CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer

N9000A
9 kHz to 3.0, 7.5, 13.6, or 26.5 GHz

Data Sheet

This data sheet is a summary of the specifications and conditions for CXA signal
analyzers. For the complete specifications guide, visit
www.agilent.com/find/cxa_specifications
Table of Contents
Definitions and Conditions.............................................................................................. 3
Frequency and Time Specifications............................................................................... 4
Master the essentials
Amplitude Accuracy and Range Specifications.......................................................... 6
Dynamic Range Specifications....................................................................................... 8 A great low-cost signal ana-
lyzer surpasses the basics and
PowerSuite Measurement Specifications.................................................................. 11
delivers crucial functionality.
Tracking Generator Specifications.............................................................................. 12 That’s the strength of the CXA
signal analyzer, the leading
75 Ω Input Specifications.............................................................................................. 13
low-cost tool for essential
General Specifications................................................................................................... 14 signal characterization. Its
Inputs and Outputs......................................................................................................... 15 capabilities provide a foundation
for cost-effective testing and
I/Q Analyzer..................................................................................................................... 17 seamless integration with the
Related Literature........................................................................................................... 18 other X-Series models. The CXA
is also an excellent teaching
tool for RF and microwave tech-
nologies and signal analysis.
Get must-have capability with
X-Series expandability in the
CXA–and master the essentials.

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Definitions and Conditions
Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product
warranty and apply to temperature ranges 0 to 55 °C 1, unless otherwise noted.
For more information
95th percentile values indicate the breadth of the population (approx. 2 σ) of
performance tolerances expected to be met in 95 percent of the cases with a 95
This CXA signal analyzer data
percent confidence, for any ambient temperature in the range of 20 to 30 °C. In
sheet is a summary of the
addition to the statistical observations of a sample of instruments, these values
complete specifications and
include the effects of the uncertainties of external calibration references. These
conditions for N9000A CXA
values are not warranted. These values are updated occasionally if a significant
signal analyzers, which are
change in the statistically observed behavior of production instruments is
available in the CXA Signal
observed.
Analyzer Specification Guide.
The CXA Signal Analyzer
Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered
Specification Guide can be
by the product warranty. It is performance beyond specifications that 80 percent
obtained on the web at:
of the units exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level over the temperature
range 20 to 30 °C. Typical performance does not include measurement uncer-
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tainty.
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Nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance
For ordering information, refer
that is useful in the application of the product, but are not covered by the
to the CXA Signal Analyzer
product warranty.
Configuration Guide
(5990-4341EN).
The analyzer will meet its specifications when:

• It is within its calibration cycle

• Under auto couple control, except when Auto Sweep Time Rules = Accy
• The analyzer has been stored at an ambient temperature within the allowed
operating range for at least two hours before being turned on; if it had previ-
ously been stored at a temperature range inside the allowed storage range,
but outside the allowed operating range
• The analyzer has been turned on at least 30 minutes with Auto Align set to
normal, or, if Auto Align is set to off or partial, alignments must have been
run recently enough to prevent an Alert message; if the Alert condition is
changed from Time and Temperature to one of the disabled duration choices,
the analyzer may fail to meet specifications without informing the user

For the complete specifications guide, visit:

www.agilent.com/find/cxa_specifications

1. For earlier instruments (Serial number prefix < MY/SG/US5423), the full temperature
ranges from 5 to 50 °C.

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Frequency and Time Specifications
Frequency range DC coupled AC coupled
Option 503 NA 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Option 507 NA 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz
Option 513 9 kHz to 13.6 GHz 10 MHz to 13.6 GHz
Option 526 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Band LO multiple (N) AC coupled
RF (Option 503, 507) 0 1 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz
1 1 2.95 to 3.80 GHz
2 1 3.70 to 4.55 GHz
3 1 4.45 to 5.30 GHz
4 1 5.20 to 6.05 GHz
5 1 5.95 to 6.80 GHz
6 1 6.70 to 7.50 GHz
Band LO multiple (N) AC coupled
MW (Option 513, 526) 0 1 9 kHz to 3.08 GHz
1 2 2.95 to 7.58 GHz
2 2 7.45 to 9.55 GHz
3 2 9.45 to 12.60 GHz
4 2 12.50 to 13.05 GHz
4 4 12.95 to 13.80 GHz
5 4 13.40 to 15.55 GHz
6 4 15.45 to 19.35 GHz
7 4 19.25 to 21.05 GHz
8 4 20.95 to 22.85 GHz
9 4 22.75 to 24.25 GHz
10 4 24.15 to 26.55 GHz
Frequency reference
Accuracy ± [(time since last adjustment x aging rate) + temperature stability + calibration
accuracy]
Aging rate Option PFR Standard
± 1 x 10–7 / year ± 1 x 10–6 / year
± 1.5 x 10 / 2 years
–7

Temperature stability Option PFR Standard

20 to 30 °C ± 1.5 x 10–8 ± 2 x 10–6
Full temperature range ± 5 x 10–8 ± 2 x 10–6
Achievable initial calibration accuracy Option PFR Standard
± 4 x 10–8 ± 1.4 x 10–6
Example frequency reference accuracy = ± (1 x 1 x 10 + 5 x 10 + 4 x 10 )
–7 –8 –8

(with Option PFR) = ± 1.9 x 10–7

1 year after last adjustment
Residual FM
Option PFR ≤ 0.25 Hz p-p in 20 ms nominal
Standard ≤ 10 Hz p-p in 20 ms nominal
Frequency readout accuracy (start, stop, center, marker)
± (marker frequency x frequency reference accuracy + 0.25 % x span + 5 % x RBW + 2 Hz + 0.5 x horizontal
resolution 1)
Marker frequency counter
Accuracy ± (marker frequency x frequency reference accuracy + 0.100 Hz)
Delta counter accuracy ± (delta frequency x frequency reference accuracy + 0.141 Hz)
Counter resolution 0.001 Hz

1. Horizontal resolution is span/(sweep points – 1).

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Frequency and Time Specifications (continued)
Frequency span (FFT and swept mode)
Range 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to maximum frequency of instrument
Resolution 2 Hz
Accuracy
Swept ± (0.25 % x span + horizontal resolution)
FFT ± (0.10 % x span + horizontal resolution)
Sweep time and triggering
Range Span = 0 Hz 1 μs to 6000 s
Span ≥ 10 Hz 1 ms to 4000 s
Accuracy Span ≥ 10 Hz, swept ± 0.01 % nominal
Span ≥ 10 Hz, FFT ± 40 % nominal
Span = 0 Hz ± 1 % nominal
Trigger Free run, line, video, external 1, RF burst, periodic timer
Trigger delay Span = 0 Hz or FFT –150 to +500 ms
Span ≥ 10 Hz, swept 1 μs to 500 ms
Resolution 0.1 μs
Time gating
Gate methods Gated LO; gated video; gated FFT
Gate length range (except method = FFT) 100.0 ns to 5.0 s
Gate delay range 0 to 100.0 s
Gate delay jitter 33.3 ns p-p nominal
Sweep (trace) point range
All spans 1 to 40001
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)
Range (–3.01 dB bandwidth) 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10 % steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz
Bandwidth accuracy (power) 1 Hz to 750 kHz ± 1.0 % (± 0.044 dB) nominal
820 kHz to 1.2 MHz (< 3 GHz CF) ± 2.0 % (± 0.088 dB) nominal
1.3 to 2.0 MHz (< 3 GHz CF) ± 0.07 dB nominal
2.2 to 3 MHz (< 3 GHz CF) ± 0.15 dB nominal
4 to 8 MHz (< 3 GHz CF) ± 0.25 dB nominal
Bandwidth accuracy (–3.01 dB) 1 Hz to 1.3 MHz ± 2 % nominal
RBW range
Selectivity (–60 dB/–3 dB) 4.1:1 nominal
EMI bandwidth (CISPR compliant) 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz (Option EMC or W6141A required)
EMI bandwidth (MIL STD 461E compliant) 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz (Option EMC or W6141A required)
Analysis bandwidth 1
Maximum bandwidth Option B25 25 MHz
Standard 10 MHz
Video bandwidth (VBW)
Range 1 Hz to 3 MHz (10 % steps), 4, 5, 6, 8 MHz, and wide open (labeled 50 MHz)
Accuracy ± 6 % nominal
Measurement speed 2
Local measurement and display update 11 ms (90/s) nominal
rate
Remote measurement and LAN transfer 6 ms (167/s) nominal
rate
Marker peak search 5 ms nominal
Center frequency tune and transfer 22 ms nominal
Measurement/mode switching 75 ms nominal

1. Analysis bandwidth is the instantaneous bandwidth available around a center frequency over which the input signal can be digitized
for further analysis or processing in the time, frequency, or modulation domain.
2. Sweep points = 101.

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Amplitude Accuracy and Range Specifications
Amplitude range
Measurement range
RF (Option 503, 507) Preamp off 100 kHz to 1 MHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +20 dBm
1 MHz to 7.5 GHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +23 dBm
Preamp on 100 kHz to 7.5 GHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +15 dBm
MW (Option 513/526) Preamp off 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +23 dBm
Preamp on 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +23 dBm
Input attenuator range
RF (Option 503, 507) Standard 0 to 50 dB in 10 dB steps
Option FSA 0 to 50 dB in 2 dB steps
MW (Option 513, 526) Standard 0 to 70 dB in 10 dB steps
Option FSA 0 to 70 dB in 2 dB steps
Maximum safe input level
Average total power
RF (Option 503, 507) +30 dBm (1 W) Input attenuation ≥ 20 dB, preamp off
10 dBm (10 mW) Input attenuation ≥ 20 dB, preamp on
MW (Option 513, 526) +30 dBm (1 W) Input attenuation ≥ 10 dB, preamp off
+30 dBm (1 W) Input attenuation ≥ 20 dB, preamp on
Peak pulse power
+50 dBm (100 W) < 10 μs pulse width, < 1 % duty cycle, input attenuation ≥ 30 dB
DC volts
RF (Option 503, 507) AC coupled ± 50 Vdc
MW (Option 513, 526) AC coupled ± 50 Vdc
DC coupled ± 0.2 Vdc
Display range
Log scale 0.1 to 1 dB/division in 0.1 dB steps
1 to 20 dB/division in 1 dB steps (10 display divisions)
Linear scale 10 divisions
Scale units dBm, dBmV, dBμV, dBmA, dBμA, V, W, A
Frequency response Specification 95th percentile (≈ 2σ)
(10 dB input attenuation, 20 to 30 °C, σ = nominal standard deviation)
RF (Option 503, 507) 9 kHz to 10 MHz ± 0.60 dB ± 0.45 dB
10 MHz to 3 GHz ± 0.75 dB ± 0.55 dB
3 to 5.25 GHz ± 1.45 dB ± 1.00 dB
5.25 to 7.5 GHz ± 1.65 dB ± 1.20 dB
MW (Option 513, 526) 9 kHz to 10 MHz ± 0.8 dB ± 0.5 dB
10 MHz to 3 GHz ± 0.65 dB ± 0.4 dB
3 to 7.5 GHz ± 1.5 dB ± 0.5 dB
7.5 to 13.6 GHz ± 2.0 dB ± 0.8 dB
13.6 to 19 GHz ± 2.0 dB ± 1.0 dB
19 to 26.5 GHz ± 2.5 dB ± 1.3 dB
Preamp on
RF (Option 503, 507) 100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.70 dB
(P03, P07) 3 to 5.25 GHz ± 0.85 dB
5.25 to 7.5 GHz ± 1.35 dB
MW (Option 513, 526) 100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.7 dB
(P03, P07, P13, P26) 3 to 13.6 GHz ± 1.0 dB
13.6 to 19 GHz ± 1.1 dB
19 to 26.5 GHz ± 2.5 dB

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Amplitude Accuracy and Range Specifications
(continued)
Input attenuation switching uncertainty Specifications Additional information
Attenuation > 2 dB, preamp off 50 MHz (reference frequency) ± 0.32 dB ± 0.15 dB typical
Relative to 10 dB 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz ± 0.30 dB nominal
(reference setting) 3.0 to 7.5 GHz ± 0.50 dB nominal
7.5 to 26.5 GHz ± 0.70 dB nominal
Total absolute amplitude accuracy
(10 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C, 1 Hz ≤ RBW ≤ 1 MHz, input signal –10 to –50 dBm, all settings auto-coupled except
Auto Swp Time = Accy, any reference level, any scale, σ = nominal standard deviation)
At 50 MHz ± 0.40 dB
At all frequencies ± (0.40 dB + frequency response)
100 kHz to 10 MHz ± 0.60 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ)
10 MHz to 2.0 GHz ± 0.50 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ)
2.0 to 3.0 GHz ± 0.60 dB (95th percentile ≈ 2σ)
Preamp on ± (0.39 dB + frequency response) nominal
(Option P03/P07/P13/P26)
Input voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) (≥ 10 dB attenuation)
Option 503, 507 Option 513, 526
10 MHz to 3 GHz < 1.5 nominal < 1.3 nominal
3 to 7.5 GHz < 2.0 nominal < 1.4 nominal
7.5 to 26.5 GHz N/A < 1.9 nominal
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty (referenced to 30 kHz RBW)
1 Hz to 3 MHz RBW ± 0.15 dB
4, 5, 6, 8 MHz RBW ± 1.0 dB
Reference level
Range
Log scale –170 to +23 dBm in 0.01 dB steps
Linear scale Same as log (707 pV to 3.16 V)
Accuracy 0 dB
Display scale switching uncertainty
Switching between linear and log 0 dB
Log scale/div switching 0 dB
Display scale fidelity
–80 dBm ≤ input mixer level ± 0.15 dB total
< –15 dBm
–15 dBm ≤ input mixer level ± 0.30 dB ± 0.15 dB typical
< –10 dBm
Trace detectors
Normal, peak, sample, negative peak, log power average, RMS average, and voltage average
Preamplifier (Option P03/P07/P13/P26)
Frequency range Option P03 100 kHz to 3.0 GHz
Option P07 100 kHz to 7.5 GHz
Option P13 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz
Option P26 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Gain 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz +20 dB nominal
Noise figure 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz DANL + 176.24 dB nominal

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Dynamic Range Specifications
1 dB gain compression (two-tone) Total power at input mixer
RF (Option 503, 507) Preamp off 50 MHz to 7.5 GHz +2 dBm nominal
Preamp on 50 MHz to 7.5 GHz –19 dBm nominal
(Option P03/P07)
MW (Option 513/526) Preamp off 50 MHz to 7.5 GHz +7 dBm noiminal
7.5 to 13.6 GHz +3 dBm noiminal
13.6 to 26.5 GHz +0 dBm noiminal
Preamp on 50 MHz to 26.5 GHz –19 dBm nominal
Displayed average noise level (DANL)
(Input terminated, sample or average detector, averaging type = Log, 0 dB input attenuation, IF Gain = High, 20 to 30 °C)
Parentheses indicate typical performance
Preamplifier OFF Preamplifier ON
RF (Option 503/507) 1 9 kHz to 1 MHz (–120) dBm (–139) dBm
1 to 10 MHz –130 (–137) dBm –149 (–157) dBm
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz –148 (–150) dBm –161 (–163) dBm
1.5 to 2.9 GHz –144 (–147) dBm –160 (–163)dBm
2.9 to 3 GHz –139 (–142) dBm –158 (–161) dBm
3 to 4.5 GHz –137 (–140) dBm –155 (–159) dBm
4.5 to 6 GHz –133 (–136) dBm –152 (–156) dBm
6 to 7.5 GHz –128 (–131) dBm –148 (–152) dBm
MW (Option 513/526) 1 to 10 MHz –143 (–148) dBm –153 (–158) dBm
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz –147 (–150) dBm –160 (–163) dBm
1.5 to 6 GHz –143 (–147) dBm –158 (–161) dBm
6 to 7.5 GHz –141 (–145) dBm –155 (–160) dBm
7.5 to 13.6 GHz –139 (–142) dBm –155 (–160) dBm
13.6 to 20 GHz –134 (–140) dBm –153 (–157) dBm
20 to 24 GHz –132 (–138) dBm –151 (–155) dBm
24 to 26.5 GHz –124 (–129) dBm –142 (–147) dBm
Spurious responses
RF (Option 503, 507) Residual responses 200 kHz to 7.5 GHz (swept) –90 dBm
(Input terminated and 0 dB Zero span or FFT or other –100 dBm nominal
attenuation, 20 to 30 °C) frequencies
Input related spurious 10 MHz to 7.5 GHz –60 dBc typical
MW (Option 513, 526) Tuned frequency (f) Mixer level Response
Image responses 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz −10 dBm −60 dBc typical
LO-related spurious 10 MHz to 3 GHz −10 dBm −64 dBc typical
Other spurious responses
First RF order −10 dBm −65 dBc
(f ≥ 10 MHz from carrier)
High RF order −30 dBm −65 dBc
(f ≥ 10 MHz from carrier)
Second harmonic distortion (SHI)
Source frequency SHI (nominal)
RF/MW (Option 503, 507, 513, 526) 10 MHz to 3.75 GHz +42 dBm
MW (Option 513, 526) 3.75 to 13.25 GHz +54 dBm

1. Applies for instruments with serial number prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5423. Those instruments ship standard with N9000A-EP4 as the
identifier. For earlier instruments, refer to the CXA specifications guide.

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Dynamic Range Specifications (continued)
Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI)
Parentheses indicate typical performance
RF (Option 503, 507) Preamp off 10 to 400 MHz +10 (+14) dBm
(Two –20 dBm tones at input mixer spaced by 400 MHz to 3 GHz +13 (+17) dBm
100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C) 3 to 7.5 GHz +13 (+15) dBm
MW (Option 513/526) Preamp off 10 to 500 MHz +11 dBm, (+15) dBm
(Two –20 dBm tones at input mixer spaced by 500 MHz to 2 GHz +12 dBm, (+15) dBm
100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C) 2 to 3 GHz +11 dBm, (+15) dBm
3 to 7.5 GHz +12 dBm, (+17) dBm
7.5 to 13.6 GHz +11 dBm, (+15) dBm
13.6 to 26.5 GHz +10 dBm, (+14) dBm
Option P03/P07/P13/ Preamp on 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz –8 dBm nominal
P26 (Two –45 dBm tones at the preamp input, spaced by
100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation, 20 to 30 °C)

Nominal dynamic range for Options 503 and 507

Nominal dynamic range at 1 GHz for RF CXA

–60

–70
relative to mixer level (dB)
DANL and distortion

–80 DANL
(1 Hz RBW)
–90
2nd harmonic
–100 distortion
–110 3rd order
intermodulation
–120

–130 Figure 1. Nominal dynamic range for

Options 503 and 507 – Band 0, for second
–80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20
and third order distortion, 10 MHz to
Mixer level (dBm) 3 GHz

Nominal dynamic range bands 1 to 6 for RF CXA

–60

–70
relative to mixer level (dB)
DANL and distortion

–80 DANL at 5.2 GHz

(1 Hz RBW)
–90
2nd harmonic
–100 distortion
at 3.75 GHz
–110
3rd order
–120 intermodulation
at 5.2 GHz
–130 Figure 2. Nominal dynamic range for
Options 503 and 507 – Bands 1 to 6, for
–80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20
second and third order distortion, 3 GHz
Mixer level (dBm) to 7.5 GHz

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Dynamic Range Specifications (continued)
Nominal dynamic range for Options 513 and 526
Nominal dynamic range at 1 GHz for RF CXA
–60
–70
relative to mixer level (dB)
DANL and distortion

–80 DANL
(1 Hz RBW)
–90
2nd harmonic
–100 distortion
–110 3rd order
intermodulation
–120

–130
–80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 Figure 3. Nominal dynamic range for
Mixer level (dBm) option 513/526, for second and third order
distortion, 100 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Phase noise 1 Offset Specification Typical
Noise sidebands (20 to 30 °C, CF = 1 GHz)
RF (Option 503, 507) 1 kHz –98 dBc/Hz –103 dBc/Hz
MW (Option 513, 526) 10 kHz –102 dBc/Hz –110 dBc/Hz
100 kHz –108 dBc/Hz –110 dBc/Hz
1 MHz –130 dBc/Hz –130 dBc/Hz
10 MHz –145 dBc/Hz nominal

Figure 4. Nominal phase noise at different center frequencies (Applies for RF CXA with serial number prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5423 and MW
CXA; ships standard with N9000A-EP4)

1. Applies for RF CXA with serial number prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5423 and MW CXA. Those instruments ship standard with N9000A-EP4 as
the identifier. For nominal values at other center frequencies, refer to Figure 4. For earlier instruments, refer to the CXA
specifications guide.
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PowerSuite Measurement Specifications
Channel power
Amplitude accuracy, W-CDMA or IS95 ± 1.33 dB (± 0.61 dB 95th percentile)
(20 to 30 °C, attenuation = 10 dB)
Occupied bandwidth
Frequency accuracy ± [span/1000] nominal
Adjacent channel power
Accuracy, W-CDMA (ACLR) Adjacent Alternate
(at specific mixer levels and ACLR
ranges)
MS ± 0.76 dB ± 0.61 dB
BTS ± 1.40 dB ± 1.48 dB
Dynamic range (typical)
RF (Option 503, 507) 1 Without noise correction –63 dB –67 dB
With noise correction –73 dB –78 dB
MW (Option 513, 526) Without noise correction –66 dB –69 dB
With noise correction –73 dB –78 dB
Offset channel pairs measured 1 to 6
Power statistics CCDF
Histogram resolution 0.01 dB
Harmonic distortion
Maximum harmonic number 10th
Results Fundamental power (dBm), relative harmonics power (dBc), total harmonic distortion in %
Intermod (TOI)
Measure the third-order products and intercepts from two tones
Burst power
Methods Power above threshold, power within burst width
Results Single burst output power, average output power, maximum power, minimum power
within burst, burst width
Spurious emission
W-CDMA (1 to 2.9 GHz) table-driven spurious signals; search across regions
Dynamic range 71.7 dB (76.6 dB typical)
Absolute sensitivity −78.5 dBm (−84.5 dBm typical)
Spectrum emission mask (SEM)
cdma2000® (750 kHz offset)
Relative dynamic range (30 kHz RBW) 67.4 dB (72.7 dB typical)
Absolute sensitivity −93.7 dBm (−99.7 dBm typical)
Relative accuracy ± 0.11 dB
3GPP W-CDMA (2.515 MHz offset)
Relative dynamic range (30 kHz RBW) 74.4 dB (80.7 dB typical)
Absolute sensitivity −93.7 dBm (−99.7 dBm typical)
Relative accuracy ± 0.11 dB

1. Applies for RF CXA with serial number prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5423. Those instruments ship standard with N9000A-EP4 as the identifier.
For earlier instruments, refer to the CXA specifications guide.

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Tracking Generator Specifications
Output frequency
Frequency range
Option T03 1 9 kHz to 3 GHz
Option T06 1 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Output power level
Range −50 to 0 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Absolute accuracy ± 0.55 dB
(at 50 MHz, −10 dBm, 20 to 30 °C)
Output flatness Specification 95th percentile (≈ 2σ)
(referenced to 50 MHz, −10 dBm, 20 to 30 °C)
9 kHz to 100 kHz ± 1.5 dB ± 1.2 dB
100 kHz to 3.0 GHz ± 1.2 dB ± 0.8 dB
3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz ± 1.5 dB ± 1.2 dB
Level accuracy
9 kHz to 100 kHz ± 1.0 dB nominal
100 kHz to 3.0 GHz ± 0.5 dB nominal
3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz ± 0.8 dB nominal
Output power sweep
Range −50 to 0 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Maximum safe reverse level
Average total power +30 dBm (1 W)
AC coupled ± 50 Vdc
Phase noise 2
Noise sidebands (CF = 1 GHz) Offset
10 kHz −102 dBc/Hz nominal
100 kHz −104 dBc/Hz nominal
1 MHz −117 dBc/Hz nominal
Spurious outputs (0 dBm output)
Harmonic Spurs
100 kHz to 3 GHz < −35 dBc
3 GHz to 6 GHz < −30 dBc
Non-harmonic spurs
9 kHz to 10 MHz < −35 dBc nominal
10 MHz to 6 GHz < −35 dBc
Dynamic range
Maximum output power – displayed 110 dBc nominal
average noise level
Output VSWR
9 kHz to 6 GHz < 1.5:1 nominal

1. Not available on microwave CXA (Option 513 or 526).

2. Applies for instruments with serial number prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5423. Those instruments ship standard with N9000A-EP4 as the
identifier. For earlier instruments, refer to the CXA specifications guide.

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75 Ω Input Specifications
Frequency range
Option C75 1 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Maximum safe input level
Average continuous power or +72.5 dBmV (0.25 W) Input attenuation ≥ 20 dB, preamp off
Peak pulse power +63 dBmV (25 mW) Input attenuation ≥ 20 dB, preamp on
(Option P03/P07)
AC coupled ± 50 Vdc
Frequency response (10 dB input attenuation)
Preamp off 1 MHz to 10 MHz ± 0.6 dB nominal
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz ± 0.75 dB nominal
1 dB gain compression (two-tone) Total power at input mixer
Preamp off 50 MHz to 1.5 GHz +57 dBmV nominal
Preamp on (Option P03/P07) 50 MHz to 1.5 GHz +35 dBmV nominal
Displayed average noise level (DANL)
(Input terminated, sample or average detector, averaging type = Log, 0 dB input attenuation, IF Gain = High,
nominal)
Preamp off 1 to 10 MHz −89 dBmV
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz −97 dBmV
Preamp on (Option P03/P07) 1 to 10 MHz −108 dBmV
10 MHz to 1.5 GHz −113 dBmV
Second harmonic distortion (SHI)
Preamp off 10 to 750 MHz +95 dBmV nominal
(Input level +28.75 dBmV, input
attenuation 10 dB)
Preamp on (Option P03/P07) 10 to 750 MHz +63 dBmV nominal
(Input level +8.75 dBmV, input
attenuation 10 dB)
Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI)
Preamp off 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz +62 dBmV nominal
(Two +28.75 dBmV tones at input mixer
spaced by 100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation)
Preamp on (Option P03/P07) 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz +40 dBmV nominal
(Two +3.75 dBmV tones at input mixer
spaced by 100 kHz, 0 dB attenuation)
Input voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
Preamp off (10 dB attenuation) 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz < 1.4:1 nominal
Preamp on (Option P03/P07) 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz < 1.4:1 nominal
(0 dB attenuation)

1. Not available on microwave CXA (Option 513 or 526).

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General Specifications
Temperature range
Operating 0 to 55 °C
Storage –40 to 70 °C
EMC
Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• IEC/EN 61326-1 or IEC/EN 61326-2-1
• CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A
• AS/NZS CISPR 11:2002
• ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada
Safety
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
• IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition
• Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
• USA: UL 61010-1 2nd Edition
Audio noise
Acoustic noise emission Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB LpA < 70 dB
Operator position Am Arbeitsplatz
Normal position Normaler Betrieb
Per ISO 7779 Nach DIN 45635 t.19
Environmental stress
Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Agilent 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.
Power requirements
Voltage and frequency (nominal) 100 to 120 V, 50/60/400 Hz
220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
On 270 W maximum
Standby 20 W
Display
Resolution 1024 x 768, XGA
Size 213 mm (8.4 in.) diagonal (nominal)
Data storage
Internal 80 GB nominal (removable solid state drive)
External Supports USB 2.0 compatible memory devices
Weight (without options)
Net 15.4 kg (34.0 lbs)
Shipping 27.4 kg (60.4 lbs)
Dimensions
Height 177 mm (7.0 in)
Width 426 mm (16.8 in)
Length 368 mm (14.5 in)
Warranty
The CXA signal analyzer is supplied with standard 3-year warranty
Calibration cycle
The recommended calibration cycle is one year; calibration services are available through Agilent service centers

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Inputs and Outputs
Front panel
RF input
Connector Type-N female, 50 Ω nominal
RF input (Option C75)
Connector Type-N female, 75 Ω nominal
RF output (Option T03 or T06)
Connector Type-N female, 50 Ω nominal
Probe power
Voltage/current +15 Vdc, ± 7 % at 150 mA max. nominal
–12.6 Vdc, ± 10 % at 150 mA max. nominal
USB 2.0 ports
Master (2 ports)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0
Connector USB Type-A female
Output current 0.5 A nominal
Rear panel
10 MHz out
Connector BNC female, 50 Ω nominal
Output amplitude ≥ 0 dBm nominal
Frequency 10 MHz ± (10 MHz x frequency reference accuracy)
Ext Ref In
Connector BNC female, 50 Ω nominal
Input amplitude range –5 to 10 dBm nominal
Input frequency 10 MHz ± nominal
Frequency lock range ± 5 x 10–6 of specified external reference input frequency
Trigger 1 input
Connector BNC female
Impedance > 10 kΩ nominal
Trigger level range –5 to 5 V
Trigger 1 output
Connector BNC female
Impedance 50 Ω nominal
Level 5 V TTL nominal
Monitor output
Connector VGA compatible, 15-pin mini D-SUB
Format XGA (60 Hz vertical sync rates, non-interlaced) Analog RGB
Resolution 1024 x 768
Noise source drive +28 V (pulsed)
Connector BNC female
SNS Series noise source
Analog out
Connector BNC female
USB 2.0 ports
Master (4 ports)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0
Connector USB Type-A female
Output current 0.5 A nominal
Slave (1 port)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0
Connector USB Type-B female
Output current 0.5 A nominal
GPIB interface
Connector IEEE-488 bus connector
GPIB codes SH1, AH1, T6, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, C1, C2, C3, C28, DT1, L4, C0
GPIB mode Controller or device

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Inputs and Outputs (continued)
Rear panel (continued)
LAN TCP/IP interface
Standard 1000Base-T
Connector RJ45 Ethertwist
Sync (reserved for future use)
Connector BNC female
IF output
Connector SMA female
Impedance 50 Ω nominal
Wideband IF output, Option CR3 1
Center frequency
SA mode or I/Q analyzer 322.5 MHz
Conversion gain –4 to +7 dB (nominal) plus RF frequency response
Bandwidth
Low band Up to 120 MHz (nominal)
High band Up to 40 MHz (nominal)

1. Not available on microwave CXA (Option 513 or 526).

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I/Q Analyzer
Frequency
Frequency span
Standard instrument 10 Hz to 10 MHz
Option B25 10 Hz to 25 MHz
Resolution bandwidth (spectrum measurement)
Range
Overall 100 mHz to 3 MHz
Span = 1 MHz 50 Hz to 1 MHz
Span = 10 kHz 1 Hz to 10 kHz
Span = 100 Hz 100 mHz to 100 Hz
Window shapes
Flat top, Uniform, Hanning, Gaussian, Blackman, Blackman-Harris, Kaiser Bessel (K-B 70 dB, K-B 90 dB and K-B 110 dB)
Analysis bandwidth
Standard instrument 10 Hz to 10 MHz
Option B25 10 Hz to 25 MHz
IF frequency response (standard 10 MHz IF path)
IF frequency response (demodulation and FFT response relative to the center frequency, 20 to 30 °C)
Center frequency (GHz) Span (MHz) Max. error RMS (nominal)
≤ 3.0 ≤ 10 ± 0.45 dB 0.03 dB
3.0 < f ≤ 7.5 ≤ 10 ± 0.45 dB 0.25 dB
IF phase linearity (deviation from mean phase linearity, nominal)
Center frequency (GHz) Span (MHz) Peak-to-peak RMS
≤ 3.0 ≤ 10 0.5 ° 0.2 °
3.0 < f ≤ 7.5 ≤ 10 2.7 ° 2.4 °
Data acquisition (standard 10 MHz IF path)
Time record length 4,000,000 IQ sample pairs
Sample rate 30 MSa/s
ADC resolution 14 Bits
Option B25 25 MHz analysis bandwidth
IF frequency response (demodulation and FFT response relative to the center frequency, 20 to 30 °C)
Center frequency (GHz) Span (MHz) Max. error RMS (nominal)
≤ 3.0 10 to ≤ 25 ± 0.45 dB 0.03 dB
3.0 < f ≤ 7.5 10 to ≤ 25 ± 0.45 dB 0.65 dB
IF phase linearity (deviation from mean phase linearity, nominal)
Center frequency (GHz) Span (MHz) Peak-to-peak RMS
0.02 ≤ f < 3.0 10 to ≤ 25 2.7 ° 0.9 °
3.0 < f ≤ 7.5 10 to ≤ 25 4.7 ° 2.2 °
Data acquisition (B25 IF path)
Time record length
IQ analyzer 4,000,000 IQ sample pairs
Sample rate 90 MSa/s
ADC resolution 14 Bits

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