Selection Guide
Keysight Technologies
Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Analyzer
Keysight's extensive array of signal analyzer products,
from DC to 325
1
GHz and beyond, address whatever
application you may be working on.
Proven measurement science and expertise are
incorporated into all of our signal analyzers and
measurement software, ensuring accurate frequency,
amplitude, and modulation measurements, including
distortion, spurious, phase noise, and 2G to 4G
wireless communications signals. And because many
of Keysight's benchtop and modular instruments
share a common set of software applications, you gain
efficiency with measurement integrity that ensures
consistent results that correlate across platforms as
your product moves through its product lifecycle.
Additionally, for applications that require greater
mobility, handheld products offer the ability to take
precision out into the field.
This selection guide is designed to help you identify
the right spectrum or signal analyzer and software to
fit your budget, application, and specific measurement
needs.
Frequency coverage for Keysight spectrum and signal analyzers
3 Hz 10 Hz 5 kHz 9 kHz 1 MHz 50 MHz 6 GHz 20 GHz 27 GHz 44 GHz 50 GHz
UXA signal analyzer
1
Real-time spectrum analysis
PXA signal analyzer
1
Real-time spectrum analysis
MXA signal analyzer
1
Real-time spectrum analysis
EXA signal analyzer
1
CXA signal analyzer
Basic spectrum analyzers (BSA)
PXI RF vector signal analyzer
PXI MW vector signal analyzer
CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer
FieldFox handheld analyzers
Handheld spectrum analyzers (HSA)
1. Up to 1.1 THz with external mixing
BenchtopModularHandheld
Introduction
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Traditionally, spectrum analyzers are referred to as swept-tuned,
super-heterodyne receivers that provide a display of amplitude
versus frequency. Modern day analyzers offer both swept-tuned
and Fast Fourier transform (FFT) architectures.
While the terms spectrum analyzer and signal analyzer are used
interchangeably, signal analyzer is a more accurate term for
modern day analyzers that combine the superior dynamic range
of a swept tuned spectrum analyzer with vector signal analyzer
(VSA) capabilities that enable in-channel measurements such
as error vector magnitude (EVM), requiring both magnitude and
phase information. The signal analyzer’s versatility comes from
the implementation of a fully-digital IF replacing the analog IF
used in traditional spectrum analyzers.
Benchtop
Benchtop spectrum and signal analyzers are well-suited for
R&D or design verification where analysis and troubleshooting
benefit from interactive analysis. Keysight's benchtop analyzers
range from low cost to industry-leading performance with the
broadest range of measurement capabilities so you can choose
the analyzer that best suits your needs.
Modular PXI
Modular signal analyzers are ideal for applications that
require fast, high quality measurements, such as high-volume
manufacturing, where quality control, product conformance and
test optimization are essential. Modular solutions offer speed,
scalability and repeatability, along with the flexibility to configure
a solution with a shared processor, frame/chassis, display,
and interface. Benefit from Keysight's measurement expertise,
software, and PXI integration to create an application-focused
modular solution, including multi-channel or multi-measurement
capability.
Handheld
Whether you're looking for value or precision, RF or microwave,
we offer rugged, accurate, fast, and easy-to-use handheld
spectrum analyzers to address challenges faced by field techni-
cians and engineers. Handheld analyzers are optimized for long
battery life and minimal weight.
Applications and measurement software
Available for a broad range of communication standards and
modulation types, Keysight offers PC- and instrument-based
applications and software that work with our benchtop and
modular analyzers to address measurement needs from in-depth
troubleshooting, to standard-compliant design validation, to
high-speed pass/fail testing. Achieve greater efficiency, minimize
development time and reduce risk through measurement integrity
that ensures consistent, reliable results that correlate across your
product lifecycle.
Product Categories
Free trial license
Download the 89600 VSA software and use if for 30 days to make
measurements with your analysis hardware, or use our recorded
demo signals. www.keysight.com/find/vsa_trial
Table of Contents
Product Categories ..................................................... 03
Key Specifications Comparison .................................. 04
Capability Comparison ................................................ 06
Benchtop...................................................................... 08
X-Series Signal Analysis ..................................... 08
Basic Spectrum Analyzers (BSA) ........................11
Modular ........................................................................ 12
PXI Vector Signal Analyzers ............................... 12
PXIe Signal Analyzer ........................................... 13
Handheld ..................................................................... 14
FieldFox Handheld Analyzers ............................. 14
Handheld Spectrum Analyzers (HSA) ................ 15
Applications and Measurement Software ................. 16
89600 Software .................................................. 16
X-Series Measurement Applications ................. 17
Choosing Measurement Software and Applications
... 17
Migration ...................................................................... 18
Migrating from Legacy Spectrum Analyzers ..... 18