
Agilent ESA-E Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Confi guration Guide
Tested. Trusted. Reliable.
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.
Table of contents:
ESA-E Custom Confi guration ...........................................................3
ESA-E Standard Express Spectrum Analyzer (STD/STG) .......6
ESA-E Communications Test Express Spectrum Analyzer
(COM) ............................................................................................8
Express Analyzer and Bundle Equivalent Options .....................9
ESA-E Accessory, Calibration, and Warranty Options ............10
ESA-E Upgrade Options ....................................................................11
Related Literature ...............................................................................12
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ESA-E Custom Confi guration
Step 1. Select your frequency range
Description ESA-E model number
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHz E4402B N9010A-503
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6.7 GHz E4404B N9010A-507
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz E4405B N9010A-513
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz E4407B N9010A-526
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EXA option number
EXA Option 503 maximum frequency range is 3.6 GHz
EXA Option 507 maximum frequency range is 7.0 GHz
EXA Option 513 maximum frequency range is 13.6 GHz
Step 2. Included options at no additional charge
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
GPIB connection Option A4H
IntuiLink PC connectivity software Connects to Microsoft
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Word and Excel The PC-based EXA requires no additional software to connect
Standard on all EXA signal analyzers; in addition, the EXA offers
seven USB ports and LAN connectivity as standard.
to Microsoft applications
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
Description ESA-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)
Option 1D5
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
N9010A-PFR
Aging rate: ±1 x 10–7 / year
Step 4. Choose an attenuator
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Mechanical attenuator (standard) 5 dB steps, 0 to 60 dB 10 dB steps, 0 to 60 dB
Fine-step mechanical attenuator Not available N9010A-FSA
Allows 2 dB steps for the full 60 dB range of the mechanical
attenuator
Electronic attenuator up to 3.6 GHz Not available N9010A-E A3
Add to the mechanical attenuator; 1 dB steps, 0 to 24 dB
Step 5. Add a preamplifier
Description ESA-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
Description ESA-E spectrum analyzer EXA signal analyzer
Narrow resolution bandwidths
(recommended option)
Low-emissions shielding Option 060
Wide-offset phase noise improvement and
ACPR dynamic range extension
Replace GPIB with serial port Option 1AX
Time-gated spectrum analysis Options 1D6 Standard
50 Ω tracking generator Option 1DN, 9 kHz to 3 GHz Not available
Fast time domain sweep; IF, sweep,
and video output ports
External mixing Option AYZ
Digital demodulation hardware Option B7D/B7E
APC 3.5 mm input connector Option BAB
Low frequency extension to 100 Hz Option UKB
EMI detectors and FM Demodulation Option 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 1DR Standard
Option 120
Option AYX
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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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