Agilent N9918A Data Sheet

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N9927A

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N9938A

This data sheet provides the specified and typical performance of the FieldFox family of portable analyzers. This data sheet should be used in conjunction with the technical overviews and configuration guide, for a complete description of the analyzers.

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Table of contents

Cable and antenna analyzer and vector network analyzer ............................................................3

Time domain, Option 010 .................................................................................................................. 15

Vector voltmeter (VVM), Option 308 .............................................................................................. 16

Spectrum analyzer ............................................................................................................................. 17

Tracking generator or independent source ................................................................................... 23

Spectrum analyzer IF output ............................................................................................................ 24

AM/FM tune and listen .................................................................................................................... 24

Preamplifier, Option 235 ................................................................................................................... 24

Interference analyzer and spectrogram, Option 236 ................................................................... 24

Spectrum analyzer time gating, Option 238 .................................................................................. 25

Reflection measurements (RL, VSWR), Option 320 ..................................................................... 25

Built-in power meter, Option 310 .................................................................................................... 26

External USB power sensor support, Option 302 ......................................................................... 26

Built-in GPS receiver, Option 307 .................................................................................................... 26

DC bias variable-voltage source, Option 309 ................................................................................ 27

Remote control capability, Option 030 ........................................................................................... 27

General information ........................................................................................................................... 28

Cable and antenna analyzer and vector network analyzer

The performance listed in this section applies to the cable and antenna analyzer (referred to as CAT) and vector network analyzer (VNA) capabilities available in the following models (may require options – see configuration guide):

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A

Specification (spec)

Specifications include guardbands to account for the expected statistical performance distribution, measurement uncertainties, and changes in performance due to environmental conditions. Warranted performance. FieldFox must be within its calibration cycle. No warm-up required for the specifications listed on pages 3 through 7.

Typical

Expected performance of an average unit; does not include guardbands. It is not covered by the product warranty. FieldFox must be within its calibration cycle.

Nominal

A general, descriptive term or design parameter. It is not tested, and not covered by the product warranty. FieldFox must be within its calibration cycle.

Models Frequency range

N9913A 30 kHz to 4 GHz

N9914A 30 kHz to 6.5 GHz

N9915A, N9925A 30 kHz to 9 GHz

N9916A, N9926A 30 kHz to 14 GHz

N9917A, N9927A 30 kHz to 18 GHz

N9918A, N9928A 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz

CAT and VNA

Frequency reference -10 to 55 ºC

Accuracy ± 0.7 ppm (spec) + aging

± 0.4 ppm (typical) + aging

Accuracy, when locked to GPS ± 0.010 ppm (spec)

Accuracy, when GPS antenna is disconnected ± 0.2 ppm (nominal)

Aging rate ± 1 ppm/yr for 20 years (spec), will not exceed ± 3.5 ppm

Frequency resolution Spec

Frequency ≤ 5 GHz 1 Hz

Frequency ≤ 10 GHz 1.34 Hz

Frequency ≤ 20 GHz 2.68 Hz

Frequency ≤ 26.5 GHz 5.36 Hz

Data points or resolution

IF bandwidth2

System impedance

The maximum drift expected in the frequency reference applicable when the ambient temperature changes ± 5 ºC from the temperature

when the GPS signal was last connected.

VNA mode only. Recommend using averaging in CAT mode.

101, 201, 401, 601, 801, 1001, 1601, 4001, 10,001 Arbitrary number of points settable through SCPI

10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz

50 ohm (nominal), 75 ohm with appropriate adapter and calibration kit

CAT and VNA

Test port output power Port 1 or port 2, high power, 23 ± 5 °C

Frequency Typical Nominal

30 kHz to 300 kHz -11 dBm

> 300 kHz to 2 MHz -3 dBm -2 dBm

> 2 MHz to 625 MHz -2 dBm -1 dBm

> 625 MHz to 3 GHz +1 dBm +3 dBm

≥ 3 to 6.5 GHz -1 dBm +1 dBm

≥ 6.5 to 9 GHz -2 dBm 0 dBm

≥ 9 to 14 GHz -4 dBm -2.5 dBm

≥ 14 to 18 GHz -6 dBm -4.5 dBm

≥ 18 to 23 GHz -10 dBm -8.5 dBm

≥ 23 to 26.5 GHz -12 dBm -11 dBm

Power level accuracy ± 1.5 dB at -15 dBm, typical

Power range

Power step size

System dynamic range1 Port 1 or port 2, high power, 100 Hz IF bandwidth, 100 point average, -10 to 55 °C

Frequency Spec Typical

> 300 kHz to 9 GHz

≥ 9 to 14 GHz 91 dB 97 dB

≥ 14 to 18 GHz 90 dB 94 dB

≥ 18 to 20 GHz 87 dB 90 dB

≥ 20 to 25 GHz 74 dB 79 dB

> 25 to 26.5 GHz 65 dB 70 dB

CAT: High, low and manual. Low power is -45 dBm, nominal. Default power is high. VNA: High, low and manual. Low power is -45 dBm, nominal. Default power is manual power of -15 dBm.

Power settable in 1 dB steps across power range. Flat power, in 1 dB steps, is available across the whole frequency span, nominal.

95 dB 100 dB

Trace noise3 Port 1 or port 2, high power, 300 Hz IF bandwidth, spec, -10 to 55 °C

Frequency Magnitude Phase

≤ 300 kHz

> 300 kHz to 10 GHz ± 0.002 dB (rms) ± 0.014 degrees

> 10 to 20 GHz ± 0.004 dB (rms) ± 0.027 degrees

> 20 to 26.5 GHz ± 0.010 dB (rms) ± 0.066 degrees

± 0.003 dB (rms) ± 0.020 degrees

Temperature stability Nominal

Magnitude ± 0.018 dB/°C≤ 15 GHz, ± 0.08 dB/°C> 15 GHz

Receiver compression Port 1 or port 2, typical, 23 ± 5 °C

500 MHz to 1 GHz > 1 GHz to 26.5 GHz

+10 dBm, 0.15 dB compression +10 dBm, 0.10 dB compression

Port 1 or port 2 maximum input level

Average CW power +27 dBm, 0.5 watts

DC ± 50 VDC

Immunity to interfering signals

For CAT mode "Insertion loss (2-port)", decrease listed dynamic range speciﬁ cations by 20 dB, as CAT mode IFBW is ﬁ xed at 10 kHz. Can

obtain full dynamic range by using S21 measurement in VNA mode with 100 Hz IFBW.

<300 kHz: 63 dB nominal; 2 MHz to 9 MHz: 85 dB spec, 90 dB typical

For CAT mode, increase trace noise by a factor of 5.7, as CAT mode IFBW is ﬁ xed at 10 kHz. Can use averaging in CAT mode to reduce

trace noise, or use VNA mode with 300 Hz IFBW.

+16 dBm (nominal)

Measurement speed

Includes hardware sweep time, re-trace and display update.

CAT

Return loss, 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 1-port cal, 1001 points 850 μs/pt

Distance-to-fault, 100 meter cable, 1-port cal, 1001 points 850 μs/pt

VNA

S11 and S21, 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz, enhanced response cal, 100 kHz IF bandwidth, 1001 points 850 μs/pt

Measurements

CAT Distance-to-fault (dB), return loss, VSWR, distance-to-fault (VSWR), cable loss (1-port), insertion loss

VNA T/R S11, S21

VNA S-parameters S11, S21, S22, S12

Number of traces

Display formats

Trace formats

Frequency settings

Frequency sweep type

Sweep trigger

Trigger type Internal or external trigger input

Polarity Positive edge, negative edge

CAT mode distance-tofault settings

Sweep time

Averaging

Smoothing

Group delay

Aperture (selectable) Frequency span / (number of points -1)

Maximum aperture 25% of frequency span

Minimum delay Limited to measuring no more than 180 degrees of phase change within the minimum aperture.

(2-port)

, distance-to-fault (linear or Rho)

Four traces available, Tr1, Tr2, Tr3, Tr4

Single-trace Dual-trace overlay (both traces on one graticule) Dual-trace split (each trace on separate graticule) Three-trace overlay (all three traces on one graticule) Three-trace split (each trace on separate graticule) Quad-trace split (each trace on separate graticule)

Log magnitude, linear magnitude, VSWR, phase, Smith chart, polar, group delay, unwrapped phase, real impedance, imaginary impedance

Start, stop, center, span

Linear

Continuous, single

Edge trigger Sweep begins when external TTL signal occurs at the trigger input port

Start distance, stop distance. Units: meters or feet

Set sweep time in seconds

Sweep and point averaging 2 to 1000

0.25 to 25% of trace width Computes the moving average of adjacent data points. Smoothing aperture defines the trace width (number of points) to be averaged.

CAT and VNA

All measurements standard on N991xA analyzers except insertion loss (2-port). Insertion loss (2-port) requires Option 210.

All measurements available on N992xA analyzers with Option 305.

Standard on N992xA VNAs. Option 210 required on N991xA analyzers.

Option 211 required to obtain all four S-parameters.

CAT and VNA

Measurements continued

Port extension

Title

Display data

Trace math

Scale

Display range

Return loss, log magnitude -1000 to 1000 dB

Log magnitude resolution 0.01 dB

Phase -180 to +180 degrees (unwrapped phase can show larger values)

Phase resolution 0.01 degrees

Phase offset -360 to +360 degrees

VSWR 1.01 to 1000

VSWR resolution 0.01

Data markers

Marker formats

Marker functions

Marker table

Marker types

Marker coupling

For both port 1 and port 2, delay settings. Port extensions apply to all measurements.

Add custom titles to the display

Display data, memory, data and memory, or data math One memory trace per data trace. Total of 4 memory traces

Vector division or subtraction of current linear measurement values and memory data

Autoscale, scale, reference level, reference position Autoscale: Automatically selects scale resolution and reference value to center the trace. Autoscale all: Scales all visible traces.

Start, stop, center, span

Each trace has six independent markers that can be displayed simultaneously. Delta markers are available for each marker.

Default marker format is the trace format. In Smith chart or polar format, [Real + Imag] or [Mag and Phase] formats are also available.

Peak, Next Peak, Peak Left, Peak Right, Mkr→ Center, Mkr→Delay, Min Search, Peak Excursion, Peak Threshold, Target, Bandwidth (BW, Q, Loss), Tracking CAT mode only: Tracking 3 peaks (CAT mode), Marker→ Start distance, Marker→ Stop distance

On/Off

Normal, delta, data trace and memory trace markers

On/Off (coupling between traces)

Calibration types

CalReady, 1-port Each FieldFox has a highly accurate calibration at the test port, at room temperature, traceable to

national standards labs.

QuickCal, 1-port Uses internal and a subset of external standards. QuickCal is most accurate for DUTs with 7/16 and

Type-N connectors and measurement uncertainties are provided for frequencies ≤ 18 GHz. Reduced accuracy for DUTs with 3.5 mm (m), SMA (m), or other male coaxial connectors; performance is unspecified. QuickCal is not recommended for DUTs with 3.5 mm (f), SMA (f), or other similar female connectors. QuickCal is not applicable to waveguide.

SOL, 1-port Traditional short, open and load 1-port calibration for reflection measurements.

Frequency response Simultaneous magnitude and phase correction of frequency response errors for either reflection or

transmission measurements.

Enhanced response (also known as one-path, two-port)

CalReady, 2-port Full 12-term error correction at test port, at room temperature. Highly accurate calibration, traceable

QuickCal, 2-port Full 12-term error correction using internal and a subset of external standards. QuickCal is most

SOLT or offset short, 2-port Traditional short, open, load and thru (or using offset short standards) for calibration. Full 12-term

QSOLT calibration, 2-port Full 12-term error correction. Requires fewer connections, compared to traditional SOLT (4 compared

Unknown thru calibration, 2-port

Guided calibration wizard FieldFox’s calibration wizard recommends a calibration type and calibration kit based on selected

Interpolated error correction With any type of accuracy enhancement applied, interpolated mode recalculates the error coefficients

Connectors Type-N 50 ohm, Type-N 75 ohm, 7/16, TNC, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, waveguide bands: X-band WR-90, P-band

Corrects for frequency response and source match for transmission measurements, and reflection frequency response, directivity and source match for reflection measurements. Partial correction for load match for low-loss reciprocal devices.

to national standards labs.

accurate for DUTs with 7/16 and Type-N connectors and measurement uncertainties are provided for frequencies ≤ 18 GHz. Reduced accuracy for DUTs with 3.5 mm (m), SMA (m), or other male coaxial connectors; performance is unspecified. QuickCal is not recommended for DUTs with 3.5 mm (f), SMA (f), or other similar female connectors. QuickCal is not applicable to waveguide.

error correction.

to 7). Applicable to insertable devices.

Full 12-term error correction. Applicable to both insertable and non-insertable devices. Easily characterize non-insertable devices such as Type-N to 3.5 mm, or female-female devices with unknown thru calibration.

parameters and connector types. Alternatively, users can select their own calibration type and calibration kit.

when the test frequencies are changed. The number of points can be increased or decreased and the start/stop frequencies can be changed, but the resulting frequency span must be a subset of the original calibration frequency span.

WR-62, K-band WR-42 Custom coaxial or waveguide calibration kits can be added to any FieldFox analyzer.

CAT and VNA

Distance-to-fault Available in CAT mode, standard on N991xA analyzers, Option 305 on N992xA analyzers.

Range Range = velocity factor x speed of light x (number of points -1) / frequency span x 2

Number of points auto coupled according to start and stop distance entered.

Range resolution Resolution = range / (number of points -1)

Number of points settable by user

Transform modes Bandpass, low-pass

Window types Maximum, medium, and minimum

Alias-free range indicator for bandpass mode On/Off

Dispersion compensation Yes

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Corrected measurement uncertainty

Power level of -15 dBm, 10 Hz IF bandwidth, no averaging, and 30-minute warm-up time. Includes uncertainties due to drift, noise, compression, and dynamic accuracy. Coverage factor of x1 applied to uncertainties, for ease of comparison with other industry handheld analyzers.

CalReady, Type-N test ports; applies to N9913/4/5/6/7A and N9925/6/7A

0.1

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

Phase uncertainty (degrees)

S11=S22=0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

100

Transmission magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

≤ 500M Hz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

0.1

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

S21 = S12 =

0.01

-50 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 Reﬂection magnitude (dB)

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Phase uncertainty (degrees)

S21 = S12 =

0.1

-50 -45 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection magnitude (dB)

Uncertainties shown based on a factory calibration using data-based calibration kits.

Corrected measurement uncertainty

Full 2-port calibration, 85518A or 85519A Type-N (m) 4-in-1 calibration kit, spec

Corrected performance ≤ 0.5 GHz 0.5 to 2 GHz 2 to 9 GHz 9 to 18 GHz

Directivity 44 dB 42 dB 35 dB 32 dB

Source match 37 dB 36 dB 33 dB 30 dB

Load match 38 dB 37 dB 31 dB 27 dB

Reflection tracking ± 0.05 dB ± 0.06 dB ± 0.07 dB ± 0.1 dB

Transmission tracking ± 0.07 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.18 dB ± 0.5 dB

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

0.1

S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 2 GHz

2 to 9 GH z

9 to 18 G Hz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 2 GHz

2 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

Phase Uncertainty ( degrees)

S11=S22=0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

100

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 t0 2 G Hz

2 to 9 GH z

9 to 18 G Hz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 2 GHz

2 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Corrected measurement uncertainty

Full 2-port calibration, 85054D Type-N (m) calibration kit, spec

Corrected performance ≤ 0.5 GHz 0.5 to 2 GHz 2 to 8 GHz 8 to 18 GHz

Directivity 40 dB 40 dB 36 dB 34 dB

Source match 38 dB 33 dB 33 dB 27 dB

Load match 37 dB 35 dB 32 dB 27 dB

Reflection tracking ± 0.006 dB ± 0.006 dB ± 0.009 dB ± 0.027 dB

Transmission tracking ± 0.08 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.43 dB

Magnitude Uncertainty ( dB)

0.1

S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 3 GHz

3 to 8 GH z

8 to 18 G Hz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 2 GHz

2 to 8 GHz

8 to 18 GHz

Phase Uncertainty ( degrees)

S11=S22=0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

100

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 3 GHz

3 to 8 GH z

8 to 18 G Hz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 2 GHz

2 to 8 GHz

8 to 18 GHz

Magnitude Uncertainty ( dB)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Phase Uncertainty ( degrees)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Corrected measurement uncertainty

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Full 2-port QuickCal calibration with load, Type-N (m) device

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

0.1

* S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

500 MHz to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

0.1

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

500 MHz to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

100

≤ 500 MHz

500 MHz to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 GHz

* S11=S22=0

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

500 MHz to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 18 G Hz

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

* S21=S12=0

0.1

-50 -45 -40 -35 -3 0 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

* S21=S12=0

-50 -45 -40 -3 5 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Uncertainties shown based on a factory calibration using data-based calibration kits.

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Corrected measurement uncertainty

CalReady, 3.5 mm test ports; applies to N9918A, N9928A

0.1

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

S11 =S22 = 0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

Phase uncertainty (degrees)

S11 = S22 = 0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

100

Transmission magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 14 GHz

14 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

0.1

Magnitude uncertainty (dB)

S21 = S12 =0

0.01

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection magnitude (dB)

Phase uncertainty (degrees)

S21 = S12 = 0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Uncertainties shown based on a factory calibration using data-based calibration kits.

Reﬂection magnitude (dB)

Corrected measurement uncertainty

Full 2-port calibration, 85520A or 85521A 3.5 mm (m) 4-in-1 OSLT calibration kit, spec

Corrected performance ≤ 0.5 GHz 0.5 to 9 GHz 9 to 18 GHz 18 to 26.5 GHz

Directivity 42 dB 36 dB 32 dB 32 dB

Source match 37 dB 30 dB 28 dB 27 dB

Load match 37 dB 30 dB 28 dB 24 dB

Reflection tracking ± 0.035 dB ± 0.13 dB ± 0.14 dB ± 0.21 dB

Transmission tracking ± 0.07 dB ± 0.29 dB ± 0.33 dB ± 0.52 dB

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

0.1

S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

18 to 26.5 GHz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

18 to 26.5 GHz

100

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

S11=S22=0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

100

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

18 to 26.5 GHz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 9 GHz

9 to 18 GHz

18 to 26.5 GHz

Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -3 5 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

Corrected measurement uncertainty

Full 2-port calibration, 85052D 3.5 mm calibration kit, spec

Corrected performance ≤ 0.5 GHz 0.5 to 8 GHz 8 to 20 GHz 20 to 26.5 GHz

Directivity 42 dB 38 dB 36 dB 30 dB

Source match 37 dB 31 dB 28 dB 25 dB

Load match 38 dB 33 dB 29 dB 24 dB

Reflection tracking ± 0.005 dB ± 0.006 dB ± 0.009 dB ± 0.012 dB

Transmission tracking ± 0.07 dB ± 0.135 dB ± 0.32 dB ± 0.50 dB

Magnitude Uncertainty (dB)

0.1

S11=S22=0

0.01

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

Transmission uncertainty (S21, S12)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 8 GHz

8 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 8 GHz

8 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

100

Phase Uncertainty ( degrees)

S11=S22=0

0.1

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20

100

Transmission Magnitude (dB)

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 8 GHz

8 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

≤ 500 MHz

0.5 to 8 GHz

8 to 20 GHz

20 to 26.5 GHz

Magnitude Uncertainty ( dB)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -3 5 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Reflection uncertainty (S11, S22)

Phase Uncertainty (degrees)

S21=S12=0

0.1

-40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0

Reﬂection Magnitude (dB)

Time domain, Option 010

The performance listed in this section applies to the time domain capabilities available in the following models:

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N

In time-domain mode, FieldFox computes the inverse Fourier transform of the frequency-domain data to display reflection or transmission coefficients versus time.

N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A

9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A

Setup parameters

•

Time: start, stop, center, span

•

Gating: start, stop, center, span, and on/off

•

Number of points, velocity factor, line loss, window shape, independent control for all four traces

Time stimulus modes

Low-pass step Low-pass step is similar to a traditional time domain reflectometer (TDR) stimulus waveform. It is used to

measure low-pass devices. The frequency-domain data should extend from DC (extrapolated value) to a higher value.

Low-pass impulse Low-pass impulse response is used to measure low-pass devices.

Bandpass impulse The bandpass impulse simulates a pulsed RF signal and is used to measure the time domain response of

band-limited devices.

Windows

The windowing function can be used to filter the frequency domain data and thereby reduce overshoot and ringing in the time domain response.

Windows Minimum, medium and maximum, manual entry of Kaiser Beta and impulse width.

Gating

The gating function can be used to selectively remove reflection or transmission time domain responses. In converting back to the frequency domain the effects of the responses outside the gate are removed. The results can be viewed with gating on and off, using two traces.

Gate types Notch, bandpass

Gate shapes Maximum, wide, normal, minimum

VECTOR VOLTMETER

Vector voltmeter (VVM), Option 308

The performance listed in this section applies to the VVM mode capabilities available in the following models:

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N

With vector voltmeter mode, you can characterize the difference between two measurements easily. The zeroing function allows you to create a reference signal, and characterize the difference between two device measurements. The results are shown on a large display in digital format.

N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A

9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A

Models Frequency range

N9913A 30 kHz to 4 GHz

N9914A 30 kHz to 6.5 GHz

N9915A, N9925A 30 kHz to 9 GHz

N9916A, N9926A 30 kHz to 14 GHz

N9917A, N9927A 30 kHz to 18 GHz

N9918A, N9928A 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz

Setup parameters

•

1-port cable trimming - reflection or S11 measurement, magnitude and phase

•

2-port transmission - transmission or S21 measurement, magnitude and phase

•

A/B and B/A - ratio of two receivers or channels, magnitude and phase – Need an external signal generator for the A/B or

B/A measurement (must order Option 211).

•

Frequency (one CW frequency point)

•

IF bandwidth - 10 Hz to 100 kHz

•

Output power - Low or high

Spectrum analyzer

The specifications in this section apply to the spectrum analyzer capabilities available in the following models:

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N

N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A

9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

Definitions

Specification (spec)

Typical

Expected performance of an average unit; does not include guardbands. It is not covered by the product warranty. FieldFox must be within its calibration cycle.

Nominal

A general, descriptive term or design parameter. It is not tested, and not covered by the product warranty. FieldFox must be within its calibration cycle.

Models Frequency range

N9913A 100 kHz to 4 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9914A 100 kHz to 6.5 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9915A, N9935A 100 kHz to 9 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9916A, N9936A 100 kHz to 14 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9917A, N9937A 100 kHz to 18 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9918A, N9938A 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

The spectrum analyzer is tunable to 0 Hz or DC. The preamplifier covers the full band. Nominal gain of 20 dB.

Frequency reference -10 to 55 ºC

Accuracy ± 0.7 ppm (spec) + aging

± 0.4 ppm (typical) + aging

Accuracy, when locked to GPS ± 0.010 ppm (spec)

Aging rate ± 1 ppm/yr for 20 years (spec), will not exceed ± 3.5 ppm

Frequency span Spec

Range 0 Hz (zero span), 10 Hz to maximum frequency

range of instrument

Resolution 1 Hz

Accuracy ±(2 x RBW centering + horizontal resolution) ±(2 x RBW centering +2 x horizontal resolu-

tion) for detector = Normal

Frequency readout accuracy Start, stop, center, marker

Marker frequency counter

Accuracy ± (marker frequency x frequency reference

Resolution 1 Hz

± (readout frequency x frequency reference accuracy + RBW centering + 0.5 x horizontal resolution)

accuracy + counter resolution)

Horizontal resolution = frequency span/ (trace points – 1) RBW centering: 5% x RBW, FFT mode (nominal) 16% x RBW, step mode (nominal)

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Sweep Acquisition, span > 0 Hz Spec

Range 1 to 5000. Number of data acquisitions per measurement. Value is normalized to the

Resolution 1

Sweep time readout Measured value representing time required to tune receiver, acquire data, and process trace.

minimum required to achieve amplitude accuracy with CW signals.

Auto coupled. For pulsed RF signals, manually increase the sweep acquisition value to maximize the pulse spectrum envelope.

Trace update Nominal

Span = 20 MHz, RBW/VBW = 3 kHz 1.7 updates per second

Span = 100 MHz, RBW/VBW auto coupled 12 updates per second

Sweep time, zero-span Nominal

Range 1 μs to 1000 s

Resolution 100 ns

Readout Entered value representing trace horizontal scale range

Trigger (for zero-span & FFT sweeps)

Trigger type Free run, external, video, RF burst

Trigger slope Positive edge, negative edge

Trigger delay Range: -1 to 10 s

Resolution: 100 ns

Auto trigger Forces a periodic acquisition in the absence of a trigger event

Range: 0 (off) to 10 s

Trigger position (zero-span) Controls the horizontal position of the pulse edge; use sweep time to zoom into pulse edge

Range: 0 to 10, integer steps; 0 is left edge of graticule, 10 is right edge of graticule

RF burst trigger Nominal

Dynamic range 40 dB

Bandwidth 20 MHz

Operating frequency range 20 MHz to maximum instrument frequency

Trace points

101, 201, 401, 801, 1001 (defaults to 401) 10,001 points settable through SCPI

Resolution bandwidth (RBW) Spec

Range (-3 dB bandwidth)

Zero span 10 Hz to 5 MHz

Non-zero span 1 Hz to 5 MHz

1,3,10 sequence

1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10 sequence < 300 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz Step keys change RBW in 1, 3, 10 sequence

Accuracy Nominal

Zero span RBWs

10 Hz to 1 MHz ± 5%

3 MHz ± 10%

5 MHz ± 15%

Non-zero span RBWs

1 Hz to 100 kHz ± 1%

300 kHz to 1 MHz ± 5%

3 MHz ± 10%

5 MHz ± 15%

Selectivity (-60 dB/-3 dB)

4:1

Video bandwidth (VBW) Spec

1 Hz to 5 MHz in 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 sequence

Phase noise Stability, SSB phase noise at 1 GHz

Offset

10 kHz -106 dBc/Hz -106 dBc/Hz -111 dBc/Hz -111 dBc/Hz

30 kHz -106 dBc/Hz -104 dBc/Hz -108 dBc/Hz -110 dBc/Hz

100 kHz -100 dBc/Hz -99 dBc/Hz -104 dBc/Hz -105 dBc/Hz

1 MHz -110 dBc/Hz -110 dBc/Hz -113 dBc/Hz -113 dBc/Hz

3 MHz -119 dBc/Hz -118 dBc/Hz -122 dBc/Hz -122 dBc/Hz

5 MHz -120 dBc/Hz -120 dBc/Hz -123 dBc/Hz -123 dBc/Hz

Spec (23 ± 5 ºC) Spec (-10 to 55 ºC) Typical (23 ± 5 ºC) Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)

Phase noise at different center frequencies (nominal)

-80

500 MH

1000 MHz

-90

-100

-110

2000 MHz

8000 MHz

12 GHz

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Phase noise (dBc/Hz)

-120

-130

-140

10 100 1000

Frequency Offset (kHz)

Measurement range Spec

100 kHz to 26.5 GHz DANL to +20 dBm

Input attenuator range

0 to 30 dB, in 5 dB steps

Maximum input safe level

Average CW power +27 dBm, 0.5 watts

DC ± 50 VDC

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Displayed average noise level (DANL)

Preamp off

2 MHz to 4.5 GHz

> 4.5 to 7 GHz -133 dBm -131 dBm -136 dBm -135 dBm

> 7 to 13 GHz -129 dBm -127 dBm -132 dBm -130 dBm

> 13 to 17 GHz -124 dBm -122 dBm -126 dBm -125 dBm

> 17 to 22 GHz -119 dBm -117 dBm -122 dBm -121 dBm

> 22 to 25 GHz -114 dBm -111 dBm -117 dBm -114 dBm

> 22 to 26.5 GHz -110 dBm -108 dBm -112 dBm -111 dBm

Preamp on

2 MHz to 4.5 GHz

> 4.5 to 7 GHz -149 dBm -147 dBm -151 dBm -150 dBm

> 7 to 13 GHz -147 dBm -145 dBm -149 dBm -148 dBm

> 13 to 17 GHz -143 dBm -141 dBm -145 dBm -144 dBm

> 17 to 22 GHz -140 dBm -139 dBm -143 dBm -142 dBm

> 22 to 25 GHz -134 dBm -132 dBm -137 dBm -134 dBm

> 25 to 26.5 GHz -128 dBm -126 dBm -131 dBm -129 dBm

Display range

Amplitude scale units

Trace detectors

Trace states

Number of traces

Number of averages

Reference level

RMS detection, log averaging, reference level of -20 dBm, normalized to 1 Hz RBW

Spec (23 ± 5 ºC) Spec (-10 to 55 ºC) Typical (23 ± 5 ºC) Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)

-137 dBm -135 dBm -139 dBm -138 dBm

Spec (23 ± 5 ºC) Spec (-10 to 55 ºC) Typical (23 ± 5 ºC) Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)

-153 dBm -151 dBm -155 dBm -154 dBm

Spec

Log scale 10 divisions 1 to 100 dB/division in 0.01 dB steps

dBm, dBmV, dBμV, W, V, A, dBmA, dBμA

Normal, positive peak, negative peak, sample, average (RMS)

Clear/write, max hold, min hold, average, view, blank

1 to 10,000

-150 to + 30 dBm

50 MHz, verified with input level of 0 to -35 dBm, peak detector, 10 dB

50 MHz absolute amplitude accuracy

Total absolute amplitude accuracy

100 kHz to 18 GHz ± 0.8 dB ± 1.0 dB ± 0.35 dB ± 0.50 dB

> 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz ± 1.0 dB ± 1.2 dB ± 0.50 dB ± 0.60 dB

Increase the noise ﬂ oor 4 dB for frequencies between 2.1 and 2.8 GHz.

Verified with input level of -10 to -5 dBm. Peak detector, 10 dB attenuation, preamplifier off, 30 kHz RBW, all settings auto-coupled, no warm-up required. Includes frequency response uncertainties.

Spec (23 ± 5 ºC) Spec (-10 to 55 ºC) Typical (23 ± 5 ºC) Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)

attenuation, preamplifier off, 30 kHz RBW, all settings auto-coupled, no warm-up required, -10 to 55 ºC ± 0.3 dB, spec

± 0.10 dB, typical

Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty Nominal

RBW < 5 MHz For signals not at center frequency

0.0 dB

0.7 dB peak-to-peak

RF input VSWR, 10 dB attenuation Nominal

10 MHz to 2.7 GHz 1.7 : 1

> 2.7 to 7.5 GHz 1.5 : 1

> 7.5 GHz 2.2 : 1

Second harmonic distortion Nominal

-30 dBm signal at mixer input

≤ 4 GHz <-60 dBc or +30 dBm

> 4 GHz <-80 dBc or +50 dBm

Third order intermodulation distortion (TOI) Spec Typical

at 2.4 GHz, +15 dBm < 1 GHz, +10 dBm

1 to 7.5 GHz, +15 dBm > 7.5 GHz, +21 dBm

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Spur free dynamic range

at 2.4 GHz > 105 dB nominal 2/3 (TOI-DANL) in 1 Hz RBW

Residual responses Nominal

Preamp off, 0 dB attenuation

100 kHz to 13 GHz

>13 to 20 GHz -90 dBm

>20 to 26.5 GHz -80 dBm

-110 dBm

Input related spurs

-30 dBm signal at mixer input (excludes frequencies listed below)

f = center frequency

< 2.6 GHz, f + 2 x 33.75 MHz -80 dBc

< 2.6 GHz, f – 2 x 866.25 MHz -80 dBc

< 2.6 GHz, f + 2 x 3.63375 GHz -85 dBc

≥ 2.6 to 7.5 GHz, f + 2 x 33.75 MHz -80 dBc

≥ 2.6 to 7.5 GHz, f + 2 x 866.25 MHz -80 dBc

≥ 2.6 to 7.5 GHz, f + 2 x 9.86625 GHz -80 dBc

≥ 7.5 to 16.3 GHz, f + 2 x 3.63375 GHz -65 dBc

≥ 16.3 to 26.5 GHz, f – 2 x 3.63375 GHz -60 dBc

≥ 7.5 to 26.5 GHz, f + 2 x 33.75 MHz -80 dBc

≥ 7.5 to 26.5 GHz, f – 2 x 866.25 MHz -80 dBc

LO related spurs

Sideband

-80 dBc

-60 dBc

-80 dBc

Excludes 4.5 MHz, -95 dBm at 4.5 MHz.

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Nominal distortion and noise limited (10 Hz RBW) dynamic range

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

Dynamic Range

-100

(dB, relative to Mixer Level)

-110

-120

-130

-140

-80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 Mixer Level (dBm)

Dynamic range versus offset frequency versus RBW (nominal)

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

Dynamic Range (dBc)

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

-130 1 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000

10 Hz

Nominal dynamic range versus offs et, for different RBWs

30 Hz

100 Hz

300 Hz

1 kHz

3 kHz

10 kHz

Frequency offset (Hz)

30 kHz

100 kHz

300 kHz

1 MHz

Tracking generator or independent source

The specifications in this section apply to the tracking generator or independent source capabilities available in the following models:

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A. Included with Option 233. To obtain stimulus/response measurements in tracking generator mode, Option 210 must be ordered also. FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A. Included with Option 220.

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Note: Traditional tracking generators track the receiver frequency. In FieldFox analyzers, the tracking generator

frequency

can be set to either track the receiver frequency, or act as an independent CW source.

Models Tracking generator or independent source frequency range

N9913A 30 kHz to 4 GHz

N9914A 30 kHz to 6.5 GHz

N9915A, N9935A 30 kHz to 9 GHz

N9916A, N9936A 30 kHz to 14 GHz

N9917A, N9937A 30 kHz to 18 GHz

N9918A, N9938A 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz

Output power, maximum 23 ± 5 °C

Frequency Typical Nominal

30 kHz to 300 kHz -11 dBm

300 kHz to 2 MHz -3 dBm -2 dBm

> 2 MHz to 625 MHz -2 dBm -1 dBm

> 625 MHz to 3 GHz +1 dBm +3 dBm

≥ 3 to 6.5 GHz -1 dBm +1 dBm

≥ 6.5 to 9 GHz -2 dBm 0 dBm

≥ 9 to 14 GHz -4 dBm -2.5 dBm

≥ 14 to 18 GHz -6 dBm -4.5 dBm

≥ 18 to 23 GHz -10 dBm -8.5 dBm

≥ 23 to 26.5 GHz -12 dBm -11 dBm

Power level accuracy

Power step size

Functions

± 1.5 dB at -15 dBm, typical Power flattened across frequency range

Power settable in 1 dB steps across power range

Continuous wave (CW), CW coupled, tracking

RF output VSWR, 10 dB attenuation Nominal

10 MHz to 2.7 GHz 1.7 : 1

> 2.7 to 7.5 GHz 1.5 : 1

> 7.5 GHz 2.2 : 1

Dynamic range Typical, -10 to 55 ºC

Frequency Preamp off Preamp on

2 MHz to 2 GHz 97 dB 112 dB

> 2 to 7 GHz 93 dB 108 dB

> 7 to 11 GHz 88 dB 103 dB

> 11 to 18 GHz 79 dB 94 dB

> 18 to 21 GHz 71 dB 86 dB

> 21 to 23 GHz 55 dB 70 dB

> 23 to 25 GHz 50 dB 65 dB

> 25 to 26.5 GHz 45 dB 60 dB

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Spectrum analyzer IF output

Center frequency 33.75 MHz IF bandwidth

Connector

Conversion loss

AM/FM tune and listen

Audio demodulation types AM, FM narrow, FM wide Audio bandwidth

Receiver IF bandwidth

FM narrow

FM wide

Listen time range

Preamplifier, Option 235

5 MHz (default), 25 MHz

SMB male

0 to 27 dB nominal The loss increases approximately linearly as frequency increases, with ~27 dB loss at 26.5 GHz. Conversion loss is defined from RF input to SA output with -10 dBm input power, 0 dB attenuation, and preamp off.

16 kHz

35 kHz

12 kHz

150 kHz

0 to 100 seconds

Preamplifier Full band; nominal gain 20 dB

Interference analyzer and spectrogram, Option 236

The capabilities listed in this section apply to the interference analyzer capabilities available with Option 236 in the following models:

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

Interference analyzer

Spectrogram Overlay, full screen, top, or bottom with active trace

Waterfall

Markers Time, delta time

Record all spectrum analyzer measurements

Trace playback and recording

Store data internally or on USB or SD card Playback recorded data using FieldFox Frequency mask trigger allows recording to occur upon trigger

Spectrum analyzer time gating, Option 238

The capabilities listed in this section apply to the time gating features available with Option 238 in the following models:

SPECTRUM ANALYZER

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers:

With time gating, you can measure the spectrum of a periodic signal during a specified time interval. Pulsed-RF signals are an example of a periodic signal that can be measured with time gating. For example, you can measure the pulse during the on period, not the transition or the off period. Or you can exclude interfering signals such as a periodic transient. Time gating allows you to view spectral components that would otherwise be hidden. FieldFox's time gating method is a Gated FFT.

Gate method Gated FFT

Span range Any span

RBW range 1 Hz to 300 kHz (derived from gate width)

Gate delay range -1 to 10 s

Gate width (length) range 6 μs to 1.8 s

Gate sources External, RF burst, Video

N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A

N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

Reflection measurements (RL, VSWR), Option 320

The capabilities listed in this section apply to the reflection measurements option available with Option 3201 in the following models:

FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N

Models Reflection measurements

N9935A 30 kHz to 9 GHz

N9936A 30 kHz to 14 GHz

N9937A 30 kHz to 18 GHz

N9938A 30 kHz to 26.5 GHz

9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

Measurements: Return loss, VSWR Normalization using data/memory

Radio standards

With a radio standard applied, pre-defined frequency bands, channel numbers or uplink / downlink selections can be used instead of manual frequency entry. The pre-defined FieldFox radio standards include bands such as W-CDMA, LTE, and GSM. Alternately, users can create custom standards and import them into FieldFox analyzers.

Option 320 requires Option 220.

N9938A requires Option 100, 3.5 mm connector.

The specifications in the sections that follow apply to these FieldFox analyzers:

FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A

Built-in power meter, Option 310

Using the built-in power meter option, FieldFox is able to make very accurate channel power measurements. The channel bandwidth can be set wide to simulate average power meter measurement. This measurement function provides the flexibility to make user definable channel power measurements.

Setup parameters: Center frequency, including selection of radio standards and channel selection, span or channel width Functions: Relative/absolute measurements, offsets, units of dBm or watts, or dB or %, minimum and maximum limits

Models Frequency range

N9913A 100 kHz to 4 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9914A 100 kHz to 6.5 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9915A, N9925A, N9935A 100 kHz to 9 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9916A, N9926A, N9936A 100 kHz to 14 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9917A, N9927A, N9937A 100 kHz to 18 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

N9918A, N9928A, N9938A 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz Usable to 5 kHz

Amplitude accuracy

Spec (23 ± 5 ºC) Typical (23 ± 5 ºC) Spec (-10 to 55 ºC) Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)

100 kHz to 18 GHz ± 0.8 dB ± 0.35 dB ± 1.0 dB ± 0.50 dB

> 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz ± 1.0 dB ± 0.50 dB ± 1.2 dB ± 0.60 dB

External USB power sensor support, Option 302

The external USB power sensor option supports various Agilent USB power sensors. For an up-to-date listing of the supported power sensors, visit http://www.agilent.com/find/fieldfoxsupport

Setup parameters: Frequency Functions: Relative/absolute measurements, offsets, units of dBm or watts, or dB or %, minimum and maximum limits

Built-in GPS receiver, Option 307

GPS receiver The internal GPS receiver can be used as a frequency reference.

Modes Off, internal, external

Sync clock On, off

Functionality Geo-location: latitude, longitude, altitude, time, sync time/date

Connector for antenna SMA (f), 3.3 V

External GPS USB receivers can be used to provide geo-location data. However, they cannot be used for frequency reference locking.

DC Bias variable-voltage source, Option 309

Nominal

Connector SMB (m)

Voltage +1 to +32 V

Resolution 0.1 V

Maximum current

DC current readout resolution 0.01 A

Maximum power

7 watts

Display read out Voltage, current

0.65 A

Remote control capability, Option 030

Option 030 adds remote control capability to FieldFox analyzers, so that FieldFox can be controlled via an iOS device. The FieldFox app, running on the iOS device, combined with Option 030 on the FieldFox analyzer provides full control of the instrument from a remote location. The app emulates the front panel of FieldFox, so users can press the FieldFox hardkeys or softkeys using their iPhone or iPad, and make measurements remotely.

For example, a tower climber can be on the tower with a FieldFox analyzer, while the technician controls and makes the measurements down below, using an iPad. The iPad and FieldFox communicate via a network connection.

iOS device requirements

• iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

• iOS of 5.1 or higher

• A WiFi or 3G/4G connection

The FieldFox app communicates with FieldFox via a network connection, so both the iOS device and FieldFox need to be on a network where both devices can reach the other. For example, a company intranet or a site installation using a wireless router. FieldFox can directly be connected to a LAN cable, or if wired LAN is not available, a user supplied wireless router can be configured to work with FieldFox. FieldFox does not include a wireless router.

FieldFox app without Option 030

The FieldFox app can be installed on an iOS device independent of the presence of Option 030 on the analyzer. Without Option 030, users can view the live display screen of their FieldFox remotely, but cannot control the instrument. With 030 purchased and installed on their FieldFox, users can both view and control their FieldFox. Control refers to the ability to press hardkeys, softkeys, make or change measurements, etc.

Option 030 does not include the iOS device itself. Users must supply their own iOS device. Option 030 is a license on the FieldFox analyzer.

Option 030 and the FieldFox app are not applicable to Android, BlackBerry, or Windows phone/tablet devices.

General information

Calibration cycle 1 year Weight

Dimensions: H x W x D

Environmental

MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2

Maximum humidity 95%

Altitude – operating 9144 m or 30,000 ft (using battery)

Altitude – Non-operating 15,240 m or 50,000 ft

Altitude – AC to DC adapter 3000 m or 9840 ft

Ingress protection

Temperature range

Operating, AC power, spec

Operating, battery, spec

Operating, battery, typical

Storage, spec2

Complies with European EMC directive 2004/108/EC

Complies with European low voltage directive 2006/95/EC

Explosive environment

3.0 kg or 6.6 lbs. including battery

292 x 188 x 72 mm

11.5” x 7.4” x 2.8”

Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Random vibration Functional shock Bench drop

IP53 IEC/EN 60529 (IP rating for instrument by itself, with no cover)

-10 to 55 ºC 14 to 131 °F

-10 to 50 ºC 14 to 122 °F

-10 to 55 ºC 14 to 131 °F

-51 to 71 ºC

-60 to 160 °F

IEC/EN 61326–1 CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class B, Group 1 limit of CISPR 11:203/EN 55011:2007 AS/NZS CISPR 11 ICES/NMB–001

IEC/EN 61010–1 2nd Edition Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010–1–04 USA: UL 61010–1 2nd Edition

This product has been type tested to meet the requirements for operation in explosive environments in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.5, Procedure I.”

Battery life will be reduced when DC source is used. A trip function turns off the power supply when the rated current or power is exceeded.

The battery packs should be stored in an environment with low humidity. Extended exposure to temperature above 45 ºC could degrade

battery performance and life.

General information continued

Power supply

External DC input 15 to 19 VDC, 40 watts maximum when battery charging

External AC power adapter Efficiency level IV, 115 VAC

Input 100 to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.25-0.56 A

Output 15 VDC, 4 A

Power consumption 14 watts typical

Battery

Lithium ion 10.8 V, 4.6 A-h

Operating time 3.5 hours (typical)

Charge time: A fully discharged battery takes about 1.5 hours to recharge to 80%. Four hours to 100%.

Discharge temperature limits -10 to 60 ºC, ≤ 85% RH

Charge temperature limits 0 to 45 ºC, ≤ 85% RH

-20 to 50 ºC, ≤ 85 % RH

Storage temperature limits

Test port connectors

Models ≤ 18 GHz Type-N (f)

Models > 18 GHz 3.5 mm (m), unless Type-N (f) option ordered

Display

Headphone jack connector

USB-A, 2-ports

Mini USB, 1-port

LAN

Programming

Languages

The battery packs should be stored in an environment with low humidity. Extended exposure to temperature above 45 ºC could degrade battery performance and life.

6.5” transflective color VGA-LED backlit

3.5 mm (⅛ inch) miniature audio jack

Hi-speed USB 2.0

Hi-speed USB 2.0; provided for future use

100 base-T, RJ-45 connector Used for programming, data saving, and connection to Data Link software

SCPI, using the built-in LAN interface

English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Turkish

Limit lines

The limit line capabilities listed in this section apply to the cable and antenna analyzer, network analyzer and spectrum analyzer modes in all FieldFox analyzers.

Limit lines can be a combination of horizontal lines, sloping lines, or discrete data points

Limit types: Fixed or relative

Each trace can have its own limit line

Limit lines can be built from a current trace

Limit segments > 100, limited by memory size

Max limit line number of points: 10,001

Beep: Beep off, Beep on fail, Beep on pass

Pass/fail warning: on/off

Offset and margin: An increase or decrease in the limit line

Save/recall limit lines

Data storage

Internal Minimum: 4 GB

Minimum states and traces: 1000

External Supports USB 2.0 compatible memory devices and SD/SDHC memory cards

Data types Trace, trace+state, picture (png), data (csv), S2P

Secure operation

Frequency blanking For protection of sensitive data all frequency information can be turned off.

Erase user data

All user data can be erased on a FieldFox analyzer. For more information visit:

http://www.agilent.com/find/securefieldfox

Reference out/trigger out

Connector SMB (m), 50 ohm

Output amplitude ≥ 0 dBm

Frequency 10 MHz (1 + frequency reference accuracy)

Trigger out Reserved for future use

Reference in/trigger in

Connector SMA(f), 50 ohm

Reference input 10 MHz, -5 to +10 dBm

Trigger input 3.3 or 5 V TTL logic levels

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Literature Number

FieldFox Handheld Analyzers, Brochure 5990-9779EN

FieldFox Combination Analyzers, Technical Overview 5990-9780EN

FieldFox Microwave Spectrum Analyzers, Technical Overview 5990-9782EN

FieldFox Microwave Vector Network Analyzers, Technical Overview 5990-9781EN

FieldFox Handheld Analyzers, Data Sheet 5990-9783EN

FieldFox Handheld Analyzers, Configuration Guide 5990-9836EN

FieldFox RF Analyzer, Technical Overview 5989-8618EN

FieldFox RF Analyzer, Data Sheet N9912-90006

FieldFox RF Vector Network Analyzer, Technical Overview 5990-5087EN

FieldFox RF Vector Network Analyzer, Data Sheet 5990-5363EN

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