This ESA configuration guide will help you determine
which performance options, measurement personalities, accessories, and services to include in your new
ESA-E, or to add as upgrades to an existing ESA-E.
Options for the new EXA signal analyzer are shown
alongside the ESA to help cutomers who wish to
migrate to the latest technology. Customers looking
for increased speed, more application options, or
modern connectivity will benefit by moving to the
new EXA signal analyzer.
Agilent ESA-E Spectrum Analyzer
This step-by-step guide will help you confi gure your ESA-E.
Capabilities that are listed as standard come with the
instrument at no additional charge. Tailor the performance,
exterior, and service packages to meet your requirements.
The ESA-E spectrum analyzer is available in three express
confi gurations: standard (STD/STG) or communications
test (COM). The express analyzers offer faster delivery by
limiting the number of options that can be ordered together.
The custom confi guration allows for maximum fl exibility
in ordering the analyzer that best meets your needs by
offering all of the ESA-E options; however, it increases the
delivery timeframe.
For detailed specifi cations, refer to the ESA-E Spectrum
Analyzer specifi cation guide (E4401-90490). For a summary
of specifi cations, refer to the ESA-E data sheet, literature
number 5989-9815EN.
Allows 2 dB steps for the full 60 dB range of the mechanical
attenuator
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHzNot availableN9010A-E A3
Add to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24 dB
Step 5. Add a preamplifier
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
1. The E4402B has six available expansion slots for additional hardware options: the E4404/05/07B has five available expansion slots
2. Requires one expansion slot
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
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ESA-E Custom Confi guration – continued
Step 6. Add extra options1
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Low-emissions shieldingOption 060
Wide-offset phase noise improvement and
ACPR dynamic range extension
Replace GPIB with serial portOption 1AX
Time-gated spectrum analysisOptions 1D6Standard
50 Ω tracking generatorOption 1DN, 9 kHz to 3 GHzNot available
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep,
and video output ports
External mixingOption AYZ
Digital demodulation hardwareOption B7D/B7E
APC 3.5 mm input connectorOption BAB
Low frequency extension to 100 HzOption UKB
EMI detectors and FM DemodulationOption AYQ
1. If two or more ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that may be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. Not compatible with Option B7B
3. Requires one expansion slot
4. Not compatible with Option A4H
5. E4407B only
6. Requires Option 1D5; occupies two expansion slots, must be ordered jointly
7. Requires Option 1DR
Option 1DRStandard
Option 120
Option AYX
2
3
3,4
3
5
6
5
7
3,7
Not available
Similar performance standard
Serial port unavailable; USB is standard
Fast time domain sweep is standard
Not available
Standard
Not available
Not available
Most EMC adds quasi-peak deletion and basic FM
demodulation
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ESA-E Custom Confi guration – continued
Step 7. Choose measurement software
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
AM demodulationStandard N9063A
FM demodulation/ deviationOption BAA
Phase noise measurementOption 226
Noise fi gure measurementOption 219
GSM/GPRS measurementOption BAH
Edge upgrade to option BAHOption 252
Cable fault location measurementOption 225
TV trigger on screen measurementOption B7B
Cable TV fi eld service and analog broadcast
Option 227Not available
measurement
Modulation analysis measurementOption 229
Benchlink Web remote softwareOption 230
ESA to 89601A VSA software linkOption 231
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software89601A – runs on external PC89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibilityOption 266
8590 series programming code compatibilityOption 290
856xE/EC programming code compatibilityNot availableN9061A
N9063A
N9068A
N9069A
N9071A
N9071A
Not available
Not available
89601X
Remote desktop comes standard with the PC-based EXA
Standard
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Step 8. Add special options
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
26.5 GHz uncalibrated built in preamplifi erOption H26
70 MHz IF outputOptions H70
FM deviation personality enhancementOption J36
1. Not compatible with Option 304 or 106
2. Occupies one expansion slot
3. If two or more ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that may be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
4. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
5. Requires Option B7D/B7E
6. Requires Option 1D5 and 1D6; includes capabilit y of Option 225
7. Requires Option BA H
8. Requires Option 1DN; not compatible with Option BAH; recommended accessory Option B7K
9. Requires BA A; not compatible with Option 060
10. Requires Options B7D/ B7E, A4H, and 1D5; includes capabilit y of Option 231
11. Requires Option A4H
12. Requires Options B7D/ B7E, A4H, and 1D5
13. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
14. Includes Options 228, 106, B7D/B7E, 1DS, and 1D5; occupies three expansion slots
15. Requires Options B7D/ B7E and 1D5
16. Recommended for use with 89601A VSA software
17. Requires Option BAA
18. Available at time of purchase only. Not upgradable.
18
2,16
17
Not available
Not available
Not available
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ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG)
The ESA-E express analyzers offer confi gurations that are
typically ordered together to help speed instrument delivery.
The EXA signal analyzer is not offered in an express
confi guration, however, the newer technology allows for
faster delivery times, regardless of the confi guration. If you
wish to order an EXA confi guration equivalent to the ESA-E
express analyzer, please select the individual EXA options
shown in the table below.
Step 1. Select your frequency range
DescriptionESA-E model number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHzE4402B
E4402B-STD or
E4402B-STG (adds tracking generator)
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHzE4404B
E4404B-STD or
E4404B-STG (adds tracking generator)
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHzE4405B
E4405B-STD or
E4405B-STG (adds tracking generator)
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B
E4407B-STD or
E4407B-STG (adds tracking generator)
1
EXA option number
N9010A-503
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency is 3.6 GHz
N9010A-507
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
N9010A-513
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
N9010A-526
Step 2. Included ESA-E options at no additional charge
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connectionOption A4H
FM demodulation/deviationOption BAA
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep, and video
output ports
IntuiLink PC connectivity softwareConnects to Microsoft® Word and ExcelThe PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
Option AYX
2
2,3
2
Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA
offers seven USB ports and LAN connectivity standard
N9063A
Fast time domain sweep is standard
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Frequency reference (standard aging rate)±2 x 10–6 / year±1 x 10–6 / year
High-stability frequency reference
(reduces frequency drift resulting in more accurate
measurements; recommended option)
1. The E4402B has three expansion slots for additional options; the E4404/5/ 7B have two expansion slots
2. Requires one expansion slot
3. Not compatible with Options 304 or 106
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
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ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG) – continued
Step 4. Add a preamplifier (preamplifiers are not standard)
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
Step 5. Add extra options1
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Time-gated spectrum analysisOptions 1D6Standard
Performance bundleOption B75
Replace GPIB with serial portOption 1AX
50 Ω tracking generatorOption 1DN, 9 kHz to 3 GHzNot available
Option 1DRStandard
2
For equivalency, order N9010A-PFR
3,4
Step 6. Choose measurement software
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
Phase noise measurementOption 226
Noise fi gure measurementOption 219
Cable fault location measurementOption 225
Cable TV fi eld service and analog broadcast
measurement
Benchlink Web remote softwareOption 230
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software89601A – runs on external PC89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibilityOption 266
8590 Series programming code compatibilityOption 290
856xE/EC programming code compatibilityNot availableN9061A
Option 227Not available
1
5,6
7
8
9
9
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
Serial port unavailable; USB comes standard
N9068A
N9069A
Not available
Remote desktop come standard with the PC-based EXA
Not available
Not available
Future upgrades for the ESA-E standard express spectrum analyzer (STD/SG)
Available future expansion slots
E4402B – Three additional expansion slots
E4404/5/7B – Two additional expansion slot s
1. If more than two ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time; for detailed information about memor y size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. Includes Options 1D5, 1DR and 1DS
3. Requires one expansion slot
4. Not compatible with Option A4H
5. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
6. Requires one expansion slot
7. Requires Option 1DN; not compatible with Option BAH; recommended accessory Option B7K
8. Requires Option A4H
9. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
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ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer (COM)
Step 1. Select your frequency range
DescriptionESA-E model number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHzE4402B
E4402B-COM
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHzE4404B
E4404B-COM
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHzE4405B
E4405B-COM
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B
E4407B-COM
1
EXA option number
N9010A-503
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency is 3.6 GHz
N9010A-507
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
N9010A-513
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
N9010A-526
Step 2. Included ESA-E options at no additional charge
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connectionOption A4H
High-stability frequency reference
(reduces frequency drift resulting in more accurate
measurements; recommended option)
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
ESA to 89601A VSA
software link
FM demodulation/
deviation
Digital demodulation hardwareOption B7D/B7E5 Standard
IntuiLink PC connectivity softwareConnects to Microsoft® Word and ExcelThe PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
Option 1DRStandard
Option 231
Option BAA
2
3, 6
2,3,4
Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA
offers seven USB ports and LAN connectivity standard
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
Standard
N9063A
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Add a preamplifier (preamplifiers are not standard)
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Preamplifier Option 1DS
1 MHz to 3 GHz
N9010A-P03
100 kHz to 3.6 GHz
Step 4. Add additional options
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
Replace GPIB with serial portOption 1AX
Time-gated spectrum analysisOptions 1D6Standard
1. The E4402B has two expansion slots for additional hardware options; the E4404/05/07B has one expansion slot
2. Requires one expansion slot
3. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5
4. Not compatible with Option 304 or 106
5. Occupies two expansion slots
6. If more than two or three ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
7. Not compatible with Option A4H
2,7
Serial port unavailable; USB is standard
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ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer (COM) – continued
Step 5. Choose measurement software1
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzerEXA signal analyzer
Phase noise measurementOption 226N9068A
Noise fi gure measurementOption 219
GSM/GPRS measurementOption BAH
EDGE upgrade to Option BAH Option 2525 N9071A
Cable TV fi eld service and analog broadcast
measurement
Modulation analysis measurementOption 229
89601A vector signal analysis (VSA) software89601A – runs on external PC89601A – runs internal to the instrument
8566/68 programming code compatibilityOption 266
8590 Series programming code compatibilityOption 290
cdmaOne measurementOption BAC
Option 227Not available
Future upgrades for the ESA-E standard express spectrum analyzer (STD/SG)
Available future expansion slots
E4402B – Three additional expansion slots
E4404/5/7B – Two additional expansion slot s
1. If more than two or three ESA-E options are ordered, memory size may limit the number of options that can be loaded at any one time;
for detailed information about memory size limitations, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory
2. See ESA Noise Figure Measurement Personality Technical Overview, literature number 5989-0215EN, for recommended options
3. Requires Option B7D/B7E
4. Requires Options 1D5 and 1D6; includes capability of Option 225
5. Requires Option BA H
6. Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H, and 1D5; includes capability of Option 231
7. Free download on the Web, no license required: http://www.agilent.com/find/esa
8. Requires Options B7D/B7E and 1D5
2
3,4
6
7
7
8
N9069A
N9071A
89601X
Not available
Not available
Not available
Express Analyzer and Bundle Equivalent Options
The table below shows equivalent options in each bundle
offered for ESA-E spectrum analyzers.
ESA-E express option or bundleESA-E equivalent option(s)Additional information
STD- Standard analyzerAYX, BAA
STG- Standard analyzer with tracking generatorAYX, BAA, 1DN
COM- Communication test analyzer B7D/B7E, 1D5, 1DR, BAA, 231
B75- Performance bundle 1DR, 1DS, 1D5 Only available with express analyzer STD or STG
304- Bluetooth
®
premium bundle228,106, B7D/B7E, 1DS, 1D5 Options 106 and 228 are not available outside the
option bundle 304
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ESA-E Accessory, Calibration, and Warranty Options
Step 6. Select accessories and calibration options
DescriptionESA-E spectrum
analyzer option
12 VDC power cableA5DDC power connection
Hard transit case AXT E4401-60101N9010A-HTC
Gray soft carrying/operation caseAYT E4401-60117Not available
Yellow soft carrying/operation caseAYU E4401-60118Not available
Cable fault measurement kit
(50 Ω)
Gray backpack carrying case0429300-2465Not available
Yellow backpack carrying case0449300-2470Not available
Rack mount kit with handles1CPThis kit is designed to fi t into Agilent
50 to 75 Ω minimum loss pad1D70955-1020N9010A-MLP
Rechargeable snap-on battery
and charger
Front panel coverUK9E4401-60193Standard
Benchlink spectrum analyzer,
PC software
Benchlink Web remote
control software
IntuiLink software (shipped
with every instrument)
Harmonic mixer series (26.5, 40, 50,
60, 75, 110 GHz)
Preselected millimeter mixer series
(40, 50, 60, 75 GHz)
Low noise amplifi er to 1 GHz11909A
Firmware upgradeUE2Firmware updates also available
Add extra manual setOB1Available for Web downloadAvailable for Web download
Commercial calibration certifi cate
with test data
Delete manual set
(retains CD-ROM version)
Service documentation,
component level CLIP
Service documentation,
assembly level
B7KRequires Option 1DN or STG
E1779BOrder as separate model
B70Also orderable as E4444A;
230Requires Option A4HRemote desktop is a standard
***Available on Web site for downloadRemote desktop is a standard
11970For use in E4407B Option AYZ
11974For use in E4407B Option AYZ
UK6N9010A-UK6
OBO
OBVComponent level information
OBWPerformance verifi cation and
ESA-E notesESA-E part numberEXA signal analyzer option
E4401-60066Not available
available on every ESA
Not available
and Option 225 or BAH
E4401-60057N9010A-1CP
racks only; for non-Agilent racks,
additional end brackets are required
and are available by ordering part
number 1494-0061
Not available
number, not option number
Remote desktop is a standard
requires Option A4H or 1AX
on Web site for free download
(http://www.agilent.com/find/
esa_firmware/)
package
adjustment software included
feature on EXA
feature on EXA
feature on EXA
See
(http://www.agilent.com/
find/exa)
N9010-90002
For more information visit www.agilent.com/find/accessories
Step 7. Choose warranty length
DescriptionESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
1-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
3-year return-to-Agilent
warranty and service
Standard (R-51B-001-C)Standard (R-51B-001-C)
R-51B-001-3C
Default confi guration option
Recommended upgrade
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ESA-E Upgrade Options
Add additional options or upgrade your existing ESA-E spectrum analyzer
Available models:
E4401BU (9 kHz to 1.5 GHz)
E4402BU (30 Hz to 3.0 GHz)
E4404BU (30 Hz to 6.7 GHz)
E4405BU (30 Hz to 13.2 GHz)
E4407BU (30 Hz to 26.5 GHz)
Ordering instructions
To upgrade an existing ESA-E Series
spectrum analyzer, order the corresponding
model number followed by a ‘U’ and the
desired option number. (E440xBU-xxx)
Hardware capabilities and performance
Replace GPIB connection (A4H) with serial port1AXNot compatible with Option A4H; occupies one expansion slotXX
GPIB connection A4HNot compatible with Option 1AX; occupies one expansion slotXX
Wide offset phase noise improvement and
ACPR dynamic range extension
Time-gated spectrum analysis1D6XX
50 Ω tracking generator (9 kHz to 3.0 GHz) 1DNOperates to 1.5 GHz on E4401BXX
Narrow resolution BW1DRXX
TV trigger and picture on screenB7BRequires BAA; not compatible with Option 060XX
Cable fault location accessory kit (50 Ω) B7KRequires Option 1DN and Option 225 or BAHX
FM demodulation/deviation BAANot compatible with Options 304, or 106; occupies one expansion slotXX
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep, and video output portsAYXNot compatible with Options B7D, 304; occupies one expansion slot.
Low emissions shielding060Not compatible with B7BXX
Preamplifi er built-in for enhanced sensitivity1DSOperates to 3 GHzXX
100 Hz (30 Hz usable) frequency range extensionUKBRequires Option 1DRXX
Digital demodulation hardwareB7D/
APC 3.5 mm input connectorBABAvailable on the E4407B onlyXX
Bluetooth FSK demodulator106Requires Options B7D, 228; occupies one expansion slotXX
External mixingAYZAvailable on E4407B onlyXX
EMI detectors quasi-peak and FM demodulation AYQOccupies one expansion slot; requires Option 1DRXX
70 MHz IF outH70Occupies one expansion slotXXX
Memory extension to 10 MB XB72Included on all new instruments starting with SN US4144
High stability frequency reference1D5E4401B X XXX
IF sweep, video output portsA4JNot compatible with AYX; occupies one expansion slotXX
Applications and fi rmware
Noise fi gure measurement personality and hardware2191See Option 219 Technical Overview for recommended optionsXX
Cable fault location measurement personality 2251Requires Option 1DN; recommended accessory
Phase noise measurement personality2261Firmware available on Web, requires license key X
Cable TV service and installation personality2271Firmware available on Web, requires license key X
Bluetooth measurement personality2281Requires Option 106, AYX requires Option 106 for full functionalityX
Modulation analysis personality 229
ESA to 89601A vector signal analysis software link utility2311Requires Options B7D/B7E, A4H,1D5;
EDGE upgrade on GSM2521Requires Options BAH, B7D/B7E, A4H, 1D5;
HP 8566/68 programming code compatibility266
8590 Series programming code compatibility2901Free download from Web; www.agilent.com/find/esa X
GSM/GPRS measurement personalityBAH
cdmaOne measurement personalityBAC1Firmware available on Web, requires license key
FM deviation personality enhancementJ361Requires Option BAA X
For more information see:
http://www.agilent.com/find/esa-e_upgrades/
120Occupies one expansion slotXX
Includes capability of Option A4J
Requires Option 1D5; not compatible with Option AYX;
occupies two expansion slots, must be ordered jointly
B7E
or MY4144; required for fi rmware version A.08.00 or higher
E4402B/04B/05B/07B (SN prefi x before 4421)
SN prefi xes US4421, MY4421, SG4421 or later
Option B7K; fi rmware available on Web, requires license key
1
Requires Options B7D/B7E, 1D5; includes capability of
Option 231; fi rmware available on Web, requires license key
Option 229 included capability of Option 231;
free download from Web; www.agilent.com/find/esa
requires Option 1DN for cable fault test
1
Free download from Web; www.agilent.com/find/esaX
1
Requires Options 1D6
fi rmware available on Web, requires license key
2
3
Customer upgradable
XX
XX
X
X
X
X
X
4
Customer upgradable w/test
Self-maintainers with
Option 0BW & N7811A software
XX
XX
Return to service center
Return to factory
X
1. If more than two or three measurement personalities are ordered, memory size limitations may limit the number that may be loaded into the ESA at any one time.
For detailed information about memory size limits, please see the Web site: http://sa.tm.agilent.com/ESA/memory/
2. For serial number prefixes less than US4421, MY4421, or SG4421, order E440xBK-1D5
3. For serial number prefixes US4421, MY4421, or SG4421 and later, order E440xBL-1D5
4. Self-maintainers are customers who service and calibrate their own instruments.
Information about the N7811A software can be found at: http://calsw.tm.agilent.com/
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