Keysight Technologies
MXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
N9020A
Conguration Guide
This MXA conguration 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.
02 | Keysight | MXA X-Series Signal Analyzer N9020A - Conguration Guide
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 preamplier
Description Option number Additional information
Preampliers improve the noise oor for low-level signal detection; +20 dB:
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz, +35 dB: 3.6 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz N9020A-P03 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-503, N9020A-508, N9020A-513,
and N9020A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 8.4 GHz N9020A-P08 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-508, N9020A-513, and
N9020A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz N9020A-P13 Compatible with frequency range options: N9020A-513 and N9020A-526
Preamplier, 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
Congure 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
– Windows Embedded Standard 7
– Real-time link
– Benchtop configuration
– Mouse
– User guide
– Front-panel protective cover
– Power cord