CONFIGURAT I ON
GUIDE
MXA X-Series
Signal Analyzer N9020A
This MXA configuration guide will help you determine which
performance options, measurement applications, accessories,
and services to include with your new MXA or to add as
upgrades to an existing MXA.
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Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 3.6 GHz N9020A-503
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 8.4 GHz N9020A-508
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 13.6 GHz N9020A-513
Frequency range, 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz N9020A-526
Step 2. Add a preamplifier
Description Option number Additional information
Preamplifiers improve the noise floor for low-level signal detection; +20 dB:
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz, +35 dB: 3.6 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz N9020A-P03 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-503, N9020A-508, N9020A-513,
and N9020A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 8.4 GHz N9020A-P08 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-508, N9020A-513, and
N9020A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9020A-P13 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-513 and N9020A-526
Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz N9020A-P26 Compatible with frequency range option: N9020A-526
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency reference Standard Aging rate: ± 1 x 10
–6
/year
Precision frequency reference N9020A-PFR – Reduces frequency drift for more accurate measurements
– Aging rate: ± 1 x 10
–7
/year
Step 4. Choose an attenuator
Description Option number Additional information
Mechanical attenuator Standard 2 dB steps, 0 to 70 dB
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHz N9020A-EA3 In addition to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24 dB
Configure Your Keysight N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer
This step-by-step process will help you configure your new N9020A MXA X-Series signal analyzer. Tailor the performance to meet your
requirements. For detailed specifications, refer to the specification guide (N9020-90113). For a summary of specifications, refer to the
data sheet (5989-4942EN).
Included in base product
Standard options and accessories come with the PXA base model at no additional charge and do not need to be ordered. They include:
– Spectrum analyzer measurement application
– Dual-core, high-performance processor, 8 GB RAM, removable solid-state drive
– Frequency reference
– Mechanical attenuator
– 10 MHz/25 MHz analysis bandwidth
– Enhanced phase noise
– Microsoft Windows 10 operating system
– Real-time link
– Benchtop configuration
– Mouse
– User guide
– Front-panel protective cover
– Power cord