Atec Agilent-N1996A User Manual

Traditional Agilent quality and reliability with

the performance you need, the convenience you want, and the price you can afford

Exceptional performance... anytime, anywhere

Frequency coverage

• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz

• Signal source: 10 MHz to 3 or 6 GHz

• Preamplifier to 3 or 6 GHz

Performance

• DANL: -156 dBm/Hz, normalized to 1 Hz

• Best-in-class dynamic range with +18 dBm TOI

• Overall amplitude accuracy: ±0.5 dB

Compact Design

• Weight: 7.5 kg with built-in signal source, preamplifier, and VSWR bridge

• Battery life: 2 hours (typical)

Features

• Brightest, highest resolution display in its class (21 cm XGA, 1024 x 768)

• 1 dB electronic step input attenuator

• 10 Hz to 5 MHz RBW standard, 10% adjustable to 200 kHz, 1 Hz to 50 MHz VBW

• USB and LAN standard

Agilent CSA Spectrum Analyzer

N1996A

The Agilent CSA Spectrum Analyzer

Light weight and portable

at 8.5 kg with batteries

Built-in preamplifier increases sensitivity

VSWR bridge is built-in, reducing the complexity

of stimulus/response

measurements

Signal source enables

system, cable, and

component measurements

Shallow depth of 25 cm

(with bumpers)

conserves bench space

Built-in help

Bright, high resolution,

21.4 cm XGA display is

excellent for outdoor use

Easy user interface speeds measurement

process and reduces training time

USB 1.1 ports

simplify data

transfer and connectivity

1 dB step

attenuator

(best in

class)

A general purpose spectrum analyzer is the engineer’s most flexible test tool. The Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer extends that flexibility with its performance, ease-of-use, and unprecedented reliability.

Performance and quality you expect at a price you can afford

The Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer brings a level of performance not seen previously in a compact spectrum analyzer. The highest dynamic range in its price class is achieved with unmatched distortion performance, substantial noise performance, and standard 10 Hz resolution bandwidth. The instrument also offers overall amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB. Now you get all of this capability and more, with excellent reliability and low service and support costs.

Ease-of-use means greater efficiency

The user interface is designed to give expert users access to all of the power of the Agilent CSA. Logically grouped hard keys, soft keys, and menus allow intuitive control of parameters like input attenuation, bandwidth, and detector type. Features such as auto-tune, auto-scale, auto-range, 1 dB step attenuator, built-in preamp, and onboard help make the Agilent CSA easy to use even for non-experts.

Battery compartment

AC adapter USB 1.1

100 base-T LAN

Frequency

reference in/out

External

trigger

Security

cable slot

Traditional Agilent quality and reliability with the performance you need, the convenience you want, and the price you can afford...

Connectivity is simple

Transport data to a PC easily via USB memory device. Download firmware upgrades from the Web into the instrument. Remotely control your instruments using SCPI commands over a 100 base-T LAN.

Easy to upgrade

Unique among our products, each Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer comes with options installed, ready to be activated. This allows for easy upgrades, enabling users to reconfigure the instrument as needs change. Signal source and preamplifier upgrades may require service center calibration.

Accurate, Rugged, Dependable, and Flexible

The Agilent CSA is optimized for manufacturing with its combination of high performance, modern connectivity, and the industry’s best reliability.

The instrument was designed for fast sweep speeds

in narrow resolution bandwidths and fast in-

channel measurements, as well as the highest

achievable dynamic range in its price class.

Remote control via 100 Base T LAN and SCPI

reduce the complexity and time to develop automation software, enhance compatibility with existing systems, and reduce training time

for manufacturing staff. All of these attributes

are designed to reduce cost-of-test, while the

excellent reliability assures the lowest overall

cost of ownership.

Now you can afford the excellence of an Agilent spectrum analyzer at each engineer’s bench!

You get true Agilent performance with TOI of +18 dBm, 10 Hz minimum RBW (1 Hz minimum VBW) with 10% adjustability, and 1 dB step attenuator. The large, bright, 21 cm, 1024 x 768 pixel, XGA display (best-in-class), convenient form factor, and straightforward portability of data with a USB memory device make the Agilent CSA spectrum analyzer easy to use. Features like auto-tune and auto-scale ensure that newer users can quickly make use of this extensive performance and capability.

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