The Wireless LAN feature set (N4010A Option 102/103)
combines a fully-calibrated vector signal generator and
wide bandwidth signal analyzer into a single test set,
which enables efficient and repeatable WLAN module
test from R&D through to production. N4010A Option
108 provides the software license for the 802.11n MIMO
modulation analysis measurements within the test set.
The N4010A test set also works with the Agilent 89601A
and 89607A Vector Signal Analyzer software. This
software provides the flexibility to make a broad range
of measurements for evaluating wireless formats in the
2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, including ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4.
The test set will meet its warranted performance after
one hour within the stated environmental operating
range plus 40 minutes after turn on. Unless otherwise
stated all specifications are valid over the temperature
range 20 to 30 °C. Supplemental characteristics are
intended to provide additional information, useful in
applying the instrument by giving typical (expected),
but not warranted, performance parameters. These
characteristics are shown in italics or labeled as nominal.
N4010A Introduction
The Agilent N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set is a
measurement solution that enables efficient and lower
cost test for products and components that incorporate
Bluetooth® wireless technology, Wireless LAN (WLAN),
and other emerging wireless connectivity technologies.
The Bluetooth (N4010A Option 101) feature set provides
the ability to connect to Bluetooth version 1.1 and 1.2
devices in either test mode or normal mode, and make
measurements in accordance with the Bluetooth RF test
specification. Bluetooth EDR link plus measurements
(Option 107) add BTv2.0+EDR support and Enhanced
Data Rate (EDR) measurement capabilities.
Bluetooth audio generation and analysis (Option 113),
simplifies Bluetooth audio test configurations and
provides cost-effective functional test of Bluetooth audio
devices by performing a basic set of audio measurements.
Headset profile (Option 112) enables testing of Bluetooth
voice channels, audio gateway, and headset products.
The N4017A Bluetooth® Graphical Measurement
Application, a PC-based software product, works in a
complementary manner with the N4010A test set and
provides the ability to fully configure the test set and
display both numerical and graphical results.
Agilent
N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set
and N4011A MIMO/Multi-port Adapter
Data Sheet
Bluetooth Specifications
N4010A Option 101 Bluetooth
• provides ability to act as a Bluetooth master, perform
inquiry, and establish a connection in Test mode or
Normal mode
• makes measurements in accordance with Bluetooth
RF Test Specification 1.2
• integral sequencer allows test plans to be created and
edited easily
• all tests default to SIG standard settings – user may
change settings to match particular test requirements
Bluetooth tests
1
Output power
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx),
normal mode (ACL, SCO)
Hopping
2
On or off
Packet type
2
DH1, DH3, DH5, HV3
Payload
2
PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Measurement
Supported Average power, peak power
measurements
Number of measurement 3
channels
3
Range +23 to –70 dBm
Measurement resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement accuracy ±0.5 dB
Power control
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx)
Hopping On or off
Packet type DH1, DH3, DH5, HV3
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Measurement
Supported Average power, min/max step
measurements size
Number of measurement 3
channels
3
Range +23 to –70 dBm
Measurement resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement accuracy ±0.5 dB
Modulation characteristics
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx),
normal mode (ACL, SCO)
Hopping
2
On or off
Packet type
2
DH1, DH3, DH5, HV3
Payload
2
BS55, BS0F
Measurement
Supported Min/max ∆f1
avg
, min ∆f2
max
(kHz)
measurements
total ∆f2
max
> ∆f2
max
lower limit (%)
min of min ∆f2
avg
/ max ∆f1
avg
,
pseudo frequency deviation
(∆f1 and ∆f2) in normal mode
Number of measurement 3
channels
3
RF input level range +23 to –70 dBm
Deviation range –400 to +400 kHz
Deviation resolution 100 Hz
Ratio resolution 0.1%
Measurement accuracy
4
As frequency reference ±100 Hz
2
1. Performance of the N4010A signal source or signal analyzer over wider
temperature (specified later in this document) applies to all the Bluetooth tests
listed.
2. Normal mode measurements made with hopping on, NULL packet, and no payload.
3. Internal sequencer enables three measurement channels to be measured
consecutively. Measurements on all 79 Bluetooth channels are supported.
4. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1 ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 100 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 100 Hz = ±2502 Hz.
Initial carrier frequency tolerance
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx),
normal mode (ACL)
Hopping
1
On or off
Packet type
1
DH1, DH3, DH5, HV3
Payload
1
PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Measurement
Supported Maximum and minimum
measurements error/channel
Number of measurement 3
channels
2
RF input level range +23 to –70 dBm
Frequency Nominal channel freq ±150 kHz
Measurement accuracy
3
as frequency reference ±100 Hz
Carrier frequency drift
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx),
normal mode (ACL)
Hopping
1
On or off
Packet type
1
DH1, DH3, DH5, HV3
Payload
1
PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Measurement
Supported Maximum and minimum
measurements measurements drift at each
frequency during the test,
pseudo frequency drift in
normal mode
Number of measurement 3
channels
2
RF input level range +23 to –70 dBm
Measurement range ±100 kHz
Measurement accuracy
3
As frequency reference ±100 Hz
Sensitivity – single slot packets
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx),
normal mode (ACL)
Hopping
1
On or off
Packet type
1
DH1, DH3, DH5
Payload
1
PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Impairments – default to table
Frequency offset ±75 kHz
Modulation index 0.28 to 0.35
Modulation index 0.01
resolution
Symbol timing –20 ppm, 0, +20 ppm
Symbol timing resolution 1 ppm
Measurement
Supported BER, number of bit errors,
measurements Number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets. PER only
in normal mode
Number of measurement 3, hopping
channels
2
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
4, 5
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1dB, > –35 dBm
Sine impairments (applicable for single slot packets,
multi-slot packets, and maximum input level)
Modulation frequency 300 Hz to 1.6 kHz
range
Resolution 100 Hz
Maximum deviation 0 Hz to 40 kHz
range
Resolution 1 kHz
3
‘Dirty transmitter’ impairments table for Rx sensitivity tests
(applicable for single slot packets, multi-slot packets, and
maximum input level)
Carrier Symbol
Set of frequency Modulation timing
parameters offset (kHz) index error (ppm)
1 75 0.28 –20
2 14 0.30 –20
3 –2 0.29 +20
4 1 0.32 +20
5 39 0.33 +20
6 0 0.34 –20
7 –42 0.29 –20
8 74 0.31 –20
9 –19 0.28 –20
10 –75 0.35 +20
1. Normal mode measurements made with hopping on, NULL packet, and no payload.
2. Internal sequencer enables three measurement channels to be measured
consecutively. Measurements on all 79 Bluetooth channels are supported.
3. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1 ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 100 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 100 Hz = ±2502 Hz.
4. Verified using CW measurements.
5. Add 0.01 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.07 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
Sensitivity – multi-slot packets
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback)
Hopping On or off
Packet type DH1, DH3, DH5
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Impairments – default to table
Frequency offset ±75 kHz
Modulation index 0.28 to 0.35
Modulation index 0.01
resolution
Symbol timing –20 ppm, 0, +20 ppm
Symbol timing resolution 1 ppm
Measurement
Supported BER, number of bit errors,
measurements number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets
Number of measurement 3, hopping
channels
1
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1dB, > –35 dBm
Maximum input level
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback)
Hopping On or off
Packet type DH1, DH3, DH5
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS0F, BS55
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Measurement
Supported BER, number of bit errors,
measurements number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets
Number of measurement 3
channels
1
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6dB, –35 dBm to –90 dB
±1 dB, > –35 dBm
4
1. Internal sequencer enables three measurement channels to be measured
consecutively. Measurements on all 79 Bluetooth channels are supported.
2. Verified using CW measurements.
3. Add 0.01 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.07 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
N4010A Option 107 Bluetooth EDR link
plus measurements
Bluetooth EDR transmitter tests
EDR relative transmit power
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Measurement
Supported measurements Power in GFSK header, power in
PSK payload, relative power
between GFSK header to PSK
payload
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
Range +23 to –70 dBm
Resolution 0.01 dB
Accuracy
2
±0.5 dB
EDR modulation accuracy and carrier
frequency stability
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Measurement
Supported measurements Worst case initial frequency
error (wi) for all packets
(carrier frequency stability),
worst case frequency error for
all blocks (wo), (wo+ wi) for all
blocks, rms DEVM, peak DEVM,
99% DEVM
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
Range +23 to –70 dBm
Resolution ±100 Hz carrier frequency
stability and frequency error
Accuracy
Modulation accuracy
N4010A receiver < 2% (nominal)
rms DEVM
N4010A source < 5% (nominal)
rms DEVM
Carrier frequency As frequency reference
stability and frequency ±100 Hz
error
3
EDR differential phase encoding
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (Tx)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Measurement
Supported measurements BER, number of bit errors,
number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets, number
of HEC, CRC, and NACK error
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
RF input level range +23 to –70 dBm
Guard interval measurement
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback, Tx)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Measurement
Supported measurements Average, maximum, and
minimum guard time
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
RF input level range +23 to –70 dBm
Resolution 0.1 µs
1. Internal sequencer enables three measurement channels to be measured
consecutively. Measurements on all 79 Bluetooth channels are supported.
2. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 25 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 25 Hz = ±2427 Hz.
3. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 100 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 100 Hz = ±2502 Hz.
5
Bluetooth EDR receiver tests
EDR Rx sensitivity
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback)
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Impairments
Frequency offset ±100 kHz
Frequency offset 1 kHz
resolution
Symbol timing –30 to +30 ppm
Symbol timing 1 ppm
resolution
“Dirty transmitter” impairments for EDR Rx sensitivity
measurements
Set of Carrier offset Symbol timing
parameters frequency (kHz) offset (ppm)
100
2 +65 +20
3 –65 –20
Sine impairments for EDR Rx sensitivity measurements
Modulation frequency 300 Hz to 10 kHz
range
Resolution 100 Hz
Maximum deviation 0 Hz to 40 kHz
range
Resolution 1 kHz
Measurement
Supported measurements BER, number of bit errors,
number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets, number
of HEC, CRC, and NACK error
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1 dB, > –35 dBm
EDR Rx BER floor sensitivity
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Measurement
Supported measurements BER, number of bit errors,
number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets, number
of HEC, CRC, and NACK error
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1 dB, > –35 dBm
EDR Rx maximum input level
Link conditions
Link mode Test mode (loopback)
Hopping On or off
Payload PRBS9, BS00, BSFF, BS55
Packet type 2-DH1, 2-DH3, 2-DH5, 3-DH1,
3-DH3, 3-DH5
Number of bits 1 to 200,000,000
Measurement
Supported measurements BER, number of bit errors,
number of Rx bits, PER,
number of NACK packets,
number of errored packets,
number of Tx packets, number
of HEC, CRC, and NACK error
Number of measure- 3, hopping
ment channels
1
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1 dB, > –35 dBm
1. Internal sequencer enables three measurement channels to be measured
consecutively. Measurements on all 79 Bluetooth channels are supported.
2. Verified using CW measurements.
3. Add 0.01 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.07 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
6
7
N4010A Option 101 and Option 107 signal source
The N4010A signal source is used in Bluetooth test cases
described earlier in this document.
Frequency
Range 2.402 to 2.480 GHz;
79 channels at 1 MHz spacing
Accuracy
1
As frequency reference ±25 Hz
Offset range ±300 kHz
Offset accuracy ±210 Hz, ±200 Hz typical
Output power
Range 0 to –90 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy
2, 3
±0.6 dB, –35 to –90 dBm
±1 dB > –35 dBm
Output VSWR 1.5:1
Modulation
In accordance with Bluetooth Radio specification
version 2.0+EDR
Type GFSK, DQPSK, D8PSK
Modulation index range 0.28 to 0.35
Modulation index 0.01
resolution
GFSK depth accuracy
4
±0.5 kHz
DQPSK and D8PSK < 5% (nominal)
rms differential error
vector magnitude (DEVM)
Baseband filter To Bluetooth specification
Symbol timing –20 to +20 ppm
Symbol timing resolution 1 ppm
N4010A Option 101 and Option 107 signal analyzer
The N4010A signal analyzer is used in Bluetooth test
cases described earlier in this document.
Frequency
Range 2.402 to 2.480 GHz;
79 channels at 1 MHz spacing
Accuracy
2
(center As frequency reference ±100 Hz
frequency ±400 kHz)
Power measurement
Range +23 to –70 dBm
Damage level +25 dBm
Resolution 0.01 dB
Accuracy
5
±0.5 dB
Input VSWR < 1.5:1
Modulation
Type GFSK, DQPSK, D8PSK
Deviation range ±400 kHz
Deviation resolution 0.1 kHz
Modulation depth As frequency reference ±100 Hz
DQPSK and D8PSK rms < 2% (nominal)
differential error vector
magnitude (DEVM)
accuracy
6
Baseband filter 1.3 MHz (compliant to Bluetooth
bandwidth specification), 3 or 5 MHz
1. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1 ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 25 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 25 Hz = ±2427 Hz.
2. Verified using CW measurements.
3. Add 0.01 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.07 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
4. Verified by interpolation to static frequency offset measurements.
5. Add 0.02 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C and 0.025 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
6. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1 ppm), at
frequency of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range
±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/10 MHz) ± 100 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 100 Hz = 2502 Hz.
N4010A Option 113 Bluetooth
audio generation and analysis
1
N4010A Option 113 simplifies Bluetooth audio test
configurations and provides cost-effective functional test
of Bluetooth audio devices by performing a basic set of
audio measurements (level, SINAD, and THD+N).
Audio routing settings Loopback, audio input/output,
audio generator/analyzer
Audio generator
Frequency 125 Hz to 3.875 kHz,
default 1.0 kHz
Frequency resolution 125 Hz
Level –75 to +3 dBm0, default
–15 dBm0
Level resolution 1 dBm0
Audio analyzer
Range 125 Hz to 3.875 kHz in 125 Hz
steps
Measurements SINAD (dB), total harmonic
distortion + noise (%)
frequency (Hz), level (dBm0)
Frequency accuracy Accuracy as frequency
reference, resolution 7.8125 Hz
Measurement variation (at frequency 1.125 kHz,
level –15 dBm0 and EUT in SCO loopback)
5, 6
Level < ±0.2%
Distortion + noise < ±1%
SINAD < ±1 dB
Number of averages 1 to 100
N4010A Bluetooth audio system performance and
SINAD floor specification
5, 6
Number of SCO 1
channels supported
CODEC air interfaces CVSD, A-law, µ-law
supported
Frequency response +0.6 to –1.0 dB
(320 to 3200 Hz
2, 3
)
See Figure 1 for CVSD
frequency response
Maximum input/ 3.28 V pk-pk = 1.16 Vrms
3, 4
output signal levels For CVSD, recommend level
< 138 mVrms
4
Distortion/noise Better than –52 dB
(THD+N) (A-law, µ-law)
Better than –35 dB (CVSD
3, 4
)
See Figure 2 for CVSD
distortion characteristics
Variation of gain < 0.5 dB
3, 4
(–55 to +3 dBm,
225 to 2040 Hz)
Idle noise Better than –64 dBm
(200 Hz to 20 kHz)
SINAD floor for
N4010A audio paths
(at 1.125 kHz frequency > 29 dB
and –15 dBm0 level)
Out of band performance Better than –30 dB
(4 to 32 kHz) (A-law, µ-law)
Better than –42 dB (CVSD)
Input/output BNC input, BNC output
connectors
Input impedance 150 kΩ
Output impedance 50 kΩ (AC coupled)
Minimum output load 0 Ω ( AC coupled, no damage
caused by short)
8
1. Qualified in accordance to ITU specification G.711 [8], where 775 mVrms (0 dBm)
analog sine wave input voltage is translated to 0 dBm0 digital CVSD transmit
signal and 0 dBm0 sine wave CVSD receive signal is output as 775 mVrms
(0 dBm) analog voltage. All audio characteristics are nominal.
2. For CVSD this performance only applies within the CVSD linear range.
3. CVSD linear range is defined as signals of 320 to 3200 Hz and level < –15 dBm0
(138 mVrms analogue). Outside the CVSD linear range (e.g. signals of frequencies
above 600 Hz with levels > –15 dBm0) the response rolls of due to the slew-rate
limitations set by Bluetooth’s CVSD algorithm parameters.
4. CVSD distortion (THD+N) at 1020 Hz and level –15 dBm0 is better than 4 percent.
5. When using N010A audio frequencies which are multiples of 1 kHz, harmonic
distortion components may cause variations in SINAD measurements. Frequency
setting of 1.125 kHz is recommended for optimum internal audio/generator
measurements.
6. N4010A Bluetooth audio system performance (frequency response, distortion/
noise, etc) will also contribute to the overall measurement performance of
Option 113 audio analyzer. This also applies to the use of external audio analyzers/
generators with the N4010A.
9
10
Figure 1. CVSD frequency response
dBm
–10
–30
–50
–70
–90
200
300
500 700
Frequency (Hz)
1000
0 dBm0
–15 dBm0
–30 dBm0
–45 dBm0
2000
3000
4000
10
20
Figure 2a. CVSD distortion percentage characteristic
Figure 2b. CVSD distortion dBm characteristic
16
12
Percent
8
4
0
200
–45 dBm0
300
500 700
Frequency (Hz)
1000
–30 dBm0
–15 dBm0
0 dBm0
2000
3000
4000
10
–10
–30
dBm
–50
–70
–90
200
300
500 700
1000
0 dBm0
–15 dBm0
–30 dBm0
–45 dBm0
2000
3000
4000
Frequency (Hz)
11
Wireless LAN specifications
N4010A Options 102/103 WLAN Tx/Rx analysis
Measurements
The table below shows the key measurements covered by
the N4010A Options 102/103 and the 89607A WLAN test
suite software. For further N4010A/89607A data, refer
to the application note Agilent N4010A Wireless
Connectivity Test Set Performance Guide Using the
89601A Vector Signal Analysis Software and the
89607A WLAN Test Suite Software, literature number
5989-0637EN.
N4010A
Transmitter Options
functionality 102/103 89607A
Auto-range Yes Ye s
CW
Average power Yes No
CW frequency offset Yes No
Bursted OFDM
Average power Yes Yes
Peak power No Yes
Center frequency tolerance Yes Yes
(Frequency error)
Clock frequency tolerance Yes Yes
Constellation error (EVM) Yes Yes
Center frequency leakage Yes Yes
Spectral flatness Yes Yes
Spectral mask Yes Yes
Fast OFDM demodulation measurement
EVM Yes No
Frequency error Yes No
IQ offset Yes No
Gated power Yes No
Gated spectrum Ye s No
Bursted DSSS
Average power Yes Yes
Peak power No Yes
Center frequency tolerance Yes Yes
(Frequency error)
Chip clock frequency tolerance Yes Yes
Center frequency leakage Yes Yes
(Carrier suppression)
Predicted suppression Yes Yes
EVM (RMS) Yes Yes
EVM (peak) Yes Yes
Power up ramp Yes Yes
Power down ramp Yes Yes
Spectral mask Yes Yes
Fast DSSS demodulation measurement
EVM (peak) Yes No
EVM (RMS) Yes No
Frequency error Yes No
IQ offset Yes No
Gated power Yes No
Gated spectrum Ye s No
N4010A
Receiver Options 89607A
functionality 102/103
Standard DSSS waveform file Yes No
Standard DSSS sequence file Yes No
Standard OFDM waveform file Yes No
Standard OFDM sequence file Yes No
Blanking marker files Yes No
High power mode Yes No
CW tone Yes No
Sampling rate Yes No
N4010A vector signal generator specifications
The specifications apply to the N4010A with Options 102
or 103 installed. The vector signal generator is used in
WLAN receiver tests described earlier in this document.
N4010A-101 and 107 Bluetooth signal source specifications are different and are given in the Bluetooth section
in this document.
Frequency range 2.402 to 2.484 GHz;
4.800 to 5.875 GHz (Option 103
only)
Frequency accuracy
1
As frequency reference ±25 Hz
2
Output power range 2.402 to
2.484
GHz: –10 to –95 dBm
1
802.11b DSSS:
–8 dBm maximum (nominal)
4.800 to 5.875 GHz: –15 to –95 dBm
1
802.11a/g OFDM:
–13 dBm maximum (nominal)
Absolute amplitude 2.402 to 2.484 GHz:
accuracy
1
±0.9 dB3(–10 to –90 dBm)
± 0.6 dB
5
(–10 to –90 dBm)
± 0.9 dB (> –90 to –95 dBm)
4.800 to 5.875 GHz:
±0.9 dB
3
(–15 to –90 dBm)
± 0.6 dB
5
(–15 to –90 dBm)
± 0.9 dB (> –90 to –95 dBm)
Resolution 0.1 dB
Output impedance 50 Ω (nominal)
Modulation type Arbitrary based on downloaded
file
Arbitrary waveform 64 Msa (256 MB RAM;
memory 1 sample = 4 bytes)
Error vector magnitude 802.11a: < 2%
4
802.11b: < 5%
4, 6
802.11g: < 2%
4
802.11n: < 2%
4, 7
1. Verified using CW measurements.
2. Example, using the 10 MHz reference with accuracy of 10 Hz (1 ppm), at frequency
of 2.402 GHz, frequency accuracy would be in the range ±((2.402 GHz x 10 Hz)/
10 MHz) ± 25 Hz = ±2402 Hz ± 25Hz = ±2427 Hz.
3. Add 0.013 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.02 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
4. Up to 40 MHz bandwidth.
5. Typical specification applies to instruments serial number GB4617 or greater, or
instruments with the serial number starting MY.
6. Specification applies to instruments serial number GB4617 or greater, or
instruments with the serial number starting MY; otherwise this specification is
< 10%.
7. Specification applies to instruments with Option 108.
Amplitude specifications
Power measurement +23 to –70 dBm
range (2.381 to 2.519 GHz)
+23 to –50 dBm
(4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
Maximum safe input level +25 dBm
Absolute power ±0.5 dB
3
(2.381 to 2.519 GHz)
measurement ±0.3 dB
8
(+23 to –55 dBm)
accuracy
2
±0.35 dB8(< –55 dBm)
±0.8 dB
3
(4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
±0.35 dB
8
(+23 to –55 dBm)
RF input VSWR < 1.5:1 (return loss: > 14 dB)
(2.381 to 2.519 GHz)
< 1.8:1 (return loss: > 10 dB)
(4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio
4, 5
> 52 dB for 22 MHz bandwidth
(2.381 to 2.519 GHz)
> 45 dB for 22 MHz bandwidth
(4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
Spurious responses < –90 dBm (2.381 to 2.519 GHz);
In-band spurious
6
< –60 dBm (4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
Trigger ranges
Internal trigger power –60 to +23 dBm for 22 MHz
bandwidth; –65 to +23 dBm for
5 MHz bandwidth (2.381 to
2.519 GHz) –65 to 0 dBm for
22 MHz bandwidth (4.800 to
5.875 GHz)
External trigger voltage 3.3 V (TTL)
Trigger delay range –4.5 to 5.2 ms, or time capture
length, whichever is shorter
(see performance guide
5989-0637EN)
Trigger hold-off range 20 ns to 0.65 ms
Modulation specifications
7
Residual error vector 802.11a/g: < 1.5%
9
magnitude (EVM) 802.11b: < 3%
802.11n: < 1.5%
10
Bluetooth EDR: < 2% (rms DEVM)
12
N4010A vector signal analyzer specifications
When used with 89601A/89607A (requires Option 110
and at least one of Option 101, 102, or 103). For the full
N4010A/89601A performance guide refer to application
note Agilent N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set
Performance Guide Using the 89601A Vector Signal
Analysis Software and the 89607A WLAN Test Suite
Software, literature number 5989-0637EN.
Performance
Sampling frequency 100 MHz digital down-conversion
Quantization 14 bits
Sampling resolution 10 ns
Acquisition buffer 5 ms
Frequency specifications
Frequency range
1
2.381 to 2.519 GHz
4.800 to 5.875 GHz (Option 103
only)
Frequency resolution 1 MHz
Frequency accuracy
2
As frequency reference ±50 Hz
IF bandwidth switchable between 22 and 40 MHz
Stability (noise 10 kHz: < –75 dBc/Hz (nomi-
nal)
sidebands) offset 100 kHz: < –95 dBc/Hz (nominal)
1. This is the center frequency tuning range for a 22 MHz span. With a 40 MHz
span, the frequency ranges are 2.39 to 2.51 GHz and 4.809 to 5.866 GHz.
2. Verified using CW measurements.
3. Add 0.02 dB/°C from 30 to 55 °C, add 0.025 dB/°C from 20 to 0 °C.
4. 0 dBm input.
5. Specification applies to instruments serial number GB45460101 or greater,
otherwise this specification for the 2.4 GHz band is > 46 dB (22 MHz bandwidth),
> 50 dB (5 MHz bandwidth).
6. Specification applies to instruments serial number GB45460101 or greater,
otherwise this specification is < –70 dBm (2.381 to 2.519 GHz).
7. For power levels > –50 dBm.
8. Typical specification applies to instruments serial number GB4617 or greater, or
instruments with the serial number starting MY.
9. Specification applies to instruments serial number GB4617 or greater, or
instruments with the serial number starting MY; otherwise this specification is
< 2%.
10. Specification applies to instruments with Option 108.
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PC Hardware Specifications
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and XP® only
• 2.4 GHz Pentium® or equivalent minimum,
2.8 GHz recommended
• 200 MB available on hard drive
• 256 MB RAM minimum, 500 MB RAM recommended
• USB 2.0, TCP-IP LAN, or GPIB connection to test set
• Agilent I/O Libraries Suite 14.1 or greater. For
information on Agilent IO Libraries Suite features
and installation requirements, please go to:
www.agilent.com/find/iosuite/datasheet
N4010A General Specifications
Frequency reference
Frequency 10 MHz
Accuracy
20 to 30 °C ±1 x 10
–6
(±1 ppm)
0 to 55 °C ±1.5 x 10
–6
(±1.5 ppm)
Aging (first year) ±1 x 10
–6
/year
10 MHz input BNC(f), 50 Ω
10 MHz output BNC(f), 50 Ω
Power requirements
Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz
Power 150 VA maximum
Environmental
Operating temperature 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature –40 to +70 °C
Operating humidity 15 to 95% relative humidity
(non condensing)
EMI compatibility Radiated emission is in
compliance with CISPR Pub
11/1990 Group 1 Class A
Inputs/Outputs
Front panel
RF input/output Type-N (f), 50 Ω
Rear panel
10 MHz REF IN BNC(f), 50 Ω
10 MHz REF OUT BNC(f), 50 Ω
GPIB IEEE-488
LAN RJ-45, 10/100-T
USB USB 1.0/2.0
Additional rear panel connectivity with N4010A
input/output connectivity Option 110
AUX RF input/output Type-N (f), 50 Ω
TRIG IN BNC (f), 50 Ω; input has TTL
compatible logic levels
TRIG OUT BNC (f), 50 Ω; output has TTL
compatible logic levels
75 MHz IF output SMA (f), 50 Ω
Event 1 BNC (f), 50 Ω
Event 2 BNC (f), 50 Ω
Bluetooth and WLAN 25-way D (f)
triggers, data, and clock
Size and weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)
With handle and 105 mm x 370 mm x 390 mm
bumpers
Without handle 105 mm x 330 mm x 375 mm
and bumpers
Weight 5.9 kg (12.98 lbs) for N4010A-101
7.2 kg (15.84 lbs) for
N4010A-102, 103
Regulatory information
Product safety Conforms to the following
product specifications:
IEC61010-1:2001/
EN61010-1:2001
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 1010.1-92
Low voltage directive 72/23/EEC
General conditions The conformity assessment
requirements have been met
using the technical Construction
file route for compliance with
the requirements of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC
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N4011A Introduction
The N4011A MIMO/Multi-port Adapter is a 1/4 rack-width
unit, used in conjunction with a N4010A test set to
provide additional features to support production testing of multi-port MIMO-capable devices and modules. It
provides a switch matrix to connect the multi-ports of
the device-under-test (DUT) to the single RF In/Out port
of the N4010A. In addition, the N4011A provides interfaces to allow the DUT to be connected to a reference
(golden) radio.
The N4011A will operate functionally at power-up,
within the stated environmental operating range, and
perform to specification after power-on assuming the
unit is in the temperature range 20 to 30 °C.
Note: The power cable from the N4010A test set must be
connected to the N4011A adapter with the power off.
Unless otherwise stated all specifications are valid over
the temperature range 20 to 30 °C. Supplemental
characteristics are intended to provide additional information, useful in applying the adapter by giving typical
(expected), but not warranted, performance parameters.
These characteristics are shown in italics or labeled as
nominal.
General RF performance
Frequency range
1
As N4010A-103
Maximum specified +23 dBm, CW (applies to all
input power ports)
Damage level (maximum +25 dBm, CW (applies to all
safe input level) ports)
RF Input and output specifications
The following characteristics are calculated using a
proportion (P) of ≥ 99% and a confidence level (C) of 90%.
Input match for DUT < –15 dB
ports
1
Insertion loss (RF IN/ < 12 dB (2.0 to 2.6 GHz)
OUT - DUT)
1, 2
< 14 dB (> 2.6 to 6.0 GHz)
Insertion loss < 25 dB
(REF - DUT)
1
Isolation (DUT - DUT) > 50 dB
Channel flatness < 0.2 dB
(RF IN/OUT - DUT)
(pk-pk ripple across
any 40 MHz 802.11n
channel span)
Channel matching < 1.0 dB
(difference between
gain of individual
N4011A DUT channels)
Input match < –11.5 dB
(RF IN/OUT Port)
1
Input match for < –12 dB
REF ports
1
(golden radio)
Insertion loss < 36 dB
(REF - RF IN/OUT)
1
Isolation > 60 dB
(REF - RF IN/OUT)
Power
Power consumption 160 mA at +5 V; 160 mA at +12 V;
20 mA at –12 V
Size and weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 mm x 107 mm x 353 mm
Weight 1.9 kg (net)
2.5 kg (shipping)
Environmental characteristics
Operating temperature 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature –40 to 70 °C
Operating humidity 15 to 95% relative humidity
(non condensing)
General conditions The conformity assessment
requirements have been met
using the technical Construction
file route for compliance with
the requirements of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EEC
1. Actual S-parameter data, over the frequency range 2 to 6 GHz, is stored within
the N4011A.
2. Automatic path loss compensation performed by the N4010A is applied between
RF IN/OUT and DUT ports.
Ordering Information
Model no Description
N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set
N4010A-101 Bluetooth test
N4010A-107 Bluetooth EDR link plus
measurements
N4010A-113 Bluetooth audio generation and
analysis
N4010A-112 Bluetooth headset profile
N4010A-102 2.4 GHz wireless LAN Tx/Rx
analysis
N4010A-103 2.4 GHz/5 GHz wireless LAN
Tx/Rx analysis
N4010A-104 Fully-f lexible arbitrary
waveform generation
N4010A-108 802.11n MIMO modulation
analysis
N4010A-204 N4010A Signal Studio license
N4010A-110
1
Additional input/output
connectivity (required with
N4010A-102/103)
N4010A-AX4
1
Rack flange kit
N4010A-191
1
Carry handle kit
Related hardware products
N4011A MIMO-Multiport Adapter
Related software products
N4017A Bluetooth Graphical
Measurement Application
N4017A-205 Bluetooth EDR
N4019C Bluetooth and WLAN Wireless
Test Manager, development
license and software
89601A Vector signal analysis software
(version 5.20 or greater required)
89601A-200 Basic vector signal analysis
software
89601A-300 Hardware connectivity
89601A-AYA Vector modulation analysis
89601A-B7R WLAN modulation analysis
(OFDM and DSSS/CCK/PBCC)
or
89607A-100 Basic WLAN test suite (with
hardware connectivity)
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Related Literature
Agilent N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set
Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-3486EN
Test Multiple Wireless Connectivity Technologies
with One Test Platform, brochure, literature number
5989-4150EN
Agilent N4017A Bluetooth Graphical Measurement
Application, product overview, literature number
5989-2771EN
Agilent N4018C and N4019C, Bluetooth
® and WLAN
Wireless Test Manager, brochure, literature number
5989-5809EN
Agilent N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set
Performance Guide Using the 89601A Vector Signal
Analysis Software and the 89607A WLAN Test Suite
Software, literature number 5989-0637EN
89600 Series Wide-Bandwidth Vector Signal Analyzer,
brochure, literature number 5980-0723E
Agilent 89600 Series Vector Signal Analysis Software
89601A/89601N12, data sheet, literature number
5989-1786EN
89607A WLAN Test Suite Software, technical overview,
literature number 5988-9547EN
Agilent - Next Generation of WLAN Manufacturing Test
Solutions, brochure, literature number 5989-1194EN
Test ZigBee
™ modules and appliances – today!,
product overview, literature number 5989-3980EN
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