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Definitions and
Conditions
N8300A Hardware
Specifications
Specification
Specifications describe the performance parameters covered by the product
warranty and apply over 20 to 30 °C unless otherwise noted. Warranted
specifications include measurement uncertainty calculated with a 95 percent
confidence. Data represented in this document are specifications unless
otherwise noted.
Typical
Represents characteristic performance, which 80 percent of the instruments
manufactured will meet. This data, shown in italics, is not warranted, does not
include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature
(approximately 25 °C).
Nominal
The expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose performance
is by design, such as the 50 Ω connector. This data is not warranted and is
measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
The test set will meet its specification when:
• The test set is within its calibration cycle
• The test set is within the temperature range 20 to 30 °C
• The test set has been turned on for at least 45 minutes
VSA performance
Performance
Quantization 14 bits
Sampling frequency 100 MHz digital down-conversion
Sampling resolution 10 ns
Acquisition buffer 5 ms
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 75 MHz to 4.8 GHz (Option 505);
Frequency resolution Refer to Application Software section
IF bandwidth Variable to 40 MHz
Amplitude specifications
Maximum safe input level +25 dBm (CW)
Absolute power measurement accuracy Refer to Application Software section
Input amplitude range Refer to Application Software section
75 MHz to 6.0 GHz (Option 506)
also refer to Application Software section
Frequency accuracy ±aging rate; ±temperature effects;
Internal time base reference oscillator
aging rate
Temperature effects
Line voltage effects
Frequency resolution 0.01 Hz
Amplitude specifications
Absolute amplitude accuracy Refer to Application Software section
Output amplitude range Refer to Application Software section
Amplitude resolution 0.02 dB (nominal)
RF Output port Spurious (nonharmonics)
RF Output port VSWR1 1.4:1 nominal (≤ 1.7 GHz)
RF In/Out port VSWR 1.5:1 nominal (75 MHz to 2.7 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8
also refer to Application Software section
±line voltage effects
≤ ±5.0 ppm/10 yrs, < ±1.0 ppm/yr
±
1.0 ppm (0 to 50 °C)
±
0.1 ppm (nominal), over line
voltage range 5 to –10% (nominal)
250 kHz to 3 GHz: < –62 dBc typical (out-ofband)
3 to 6 GHz: < –56 dBc typical (out-of-band)
1.55:1 nominal (> 1.7 to 3 GHz)
1.7:1 nominal (> 3.0 to 4.0 GHz)
1.6:1 nominal (> 4.0 to 6.0 GHz)
GHz)
2.4:1 nominal (4.8 to 6.0 GHz)
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This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 1.7:1
nominal (< 1.4 GHz), 2.3:1 nominal (> 1.4 to 4.0 GHz), 2.4:1 nominal (> 4.0 to 5.0 GHz), 2..2:1 nominal (> 5.0 to 6.0
GHz)
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VSA performance (RFIO 1 to 4 specifications)1
Frequency specifications
Frequency range Refer to Application Software section
Amplitude specifications
Input amplitude range+33 to -60 dBm; frequency bands < 4.8 GHz
Maximum safe input level +36 dBm
Absolute power measurement accuracy
frequency bands < 4.8 GHz
Connector BNC female, 50 Ω nominal
Input amplitude range –5 to +10 dBm nominal
Input frequency 1 to 50 MHz nominal
Frequency range lock ±5 x 10–6 of specified external reference
ANALYZER 10 MHz OUT
Connector BNC female, 50 Ω nominal
Output amplitude ≥ 0 dBm nominal
Frequency 10 MHz (±10 MHz x frequency reference
Accepts a 10 MHz reference signal used to
frequency lock the internal timebase
Outputs the 10 MHz reference signal used
by the internal timebase. Permanently
connected to the ANALYZER 10 MHz IN port
Permanently connected to the
SOURCE 10 MHz OUT port
input frequency
accuracy)
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Rear panel (continued)
SOURCE TRIG IN
SOURCE TRIG OUT
ANALYZER TRIG IN
Connector BNC female
Impedance > 10 kΩ nominal
Trigger level range –5 to +5 V
Output amplitude range3 1.765 to 1.815 GHz; 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to
Absolute amplitude accuracy4 1.765 to 1.815 GHz; 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to
3.8 GHz (Options 505 and 506); 4.8 to 5.875
GHz (Option 506 only)
3.8 GHz:
+20 to –100 dBm (CW);
4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +13 to -100 dBm (CW)
See EVM specification for information on
modulated signals
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz:
±0.9 dB (CW) (+7 to -90 dBm)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
4.8 to 5.875 GHz:
±1.0 dB (CW) (+7 to -90 dBm)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
<-44 dB (< 0.6% rms typical), up to +6 dBm
band)
3 to 6 GHz; < –56 dBc typical (in-band)
3.8 GHz: +10 to –100 dBm (CW);
4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +3 to -100 dBm (CW)
3.8 GHz: ±0.6 dB (CW) typical (0 to -90 dBm)
±
4.8 to 5.875 GHz:
0.8 dB (CW) typical (0 to -
90 dBm)
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This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 2.15 to
2.71GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz: +10 to –100 dBm (CW); 4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +6 to -100 dBm (CW).
2
This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is <-40 dB
(<1% rms typical)
3
This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 2.15 to
2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz: 0 to –100 dBm (CW); 4.8 to 5.875 GHz: -4 to -100 dBm (CW).
4
This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 2.15 to
2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz: ±0.6 dB (CW) typical (-10 to -90 dBm); 4.8 to 5.8756.0 GHz:
dBm).
±
0.8 dB (CW) typical (-10 to -90
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Application
Software
N6302A-1FP - 802.11a,b,g,n WLAN measurement application, fixed
perpetual license
N6302A-2FP – 802.11b and g WLAN measurement application, fixed
perpetual license
The table below shows the key measurements covered by the N8300A and the
N6302A WLAN measurement applications.
Transmitter functionality N8300A and N6302A
Auto-range Yes
CW
Average power Yes
CW frequency offset Yes
Bursted OFDM
Average power Yes
Peak power Yes
Center frequency tolerance Yes
(Frequency error)
Clock frequency tolerance Yes
Constellation error (EVM) Yes
Center frequency leakage Yes
Spectral flatness Yes
Spectral mask Yes
EVM Yes
Frequency error Yes
IQ offset Yes
Gated power Yes
Gated spectrum Yes
Bursted DSSS
Average power Yes
Peak power Yes
Center frequency tolerance Yes
(Frequency error)
Chip clock frequency tolerance Yes
Center frequency leakage Yes
(Carrier suppression)
Predicted suppression Yes
EVM (RMS) Yes
EVM (peak) Yes
Power up ramp Yes
Power down ramp Yes
Spectral mask Yes
EVM (peak) Yes
EVM (RMS) Yes
Frequency error Yes
IQ offset Yes
Gated power Yes
Gated spectrum Yes
Receiver functionality
Standard DSSS waveform file Yes
Standard DSSS sequence file Yes
Standard OFDM waveform file Yes
Standard OFDM sequence file Yes
Blanking marker files Yes
High power mode Yes
CW tone Yes
Sampling rate Yes
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Analyzer performance
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 2.381 to 2.519 GHz (Options 505 and 506)
Frequency resolution 250 kHz
Measurement bandwidth Switchable between 22 and 40 MHz
Frequency accuracy As VSG hardware performance
Phase Noise10 kHz: < −87 dBc/Hz (nominal)
Amplitude specifications
Input amplitude range +23 to -70 dBm
Absolute power
measurement accuracy
4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +13 to -100 dBm (CW);
See EVM specification for information on modulated
signals
2.402 to 2.484 GHz:
±0.9 dB (CW) (+7 to -90 dBm)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
4.8 to 5.875 GHz:
±1.0 dB (CW) (+7 to -90 dBm)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
802.11a,g,n: 2.4 GHz band; 54 Mbps 64QAM OFDM:
-44 dB (<0.6%), up to +6 dBm
802.11a,g,n: 5 GHz band; 54 Mbps 64QAM OFDM:
-44 dB (<0.6%), up to +2 dBm
802.11b: DSSS: <-36 dB (< 1.5%), up to +6 dBm
4.8 to 5.875 GHz: < -56 dBc typical (in-band)
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This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 2.402 to
2.484 GHz:+10 to -100 dBm (CW); 4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +6 to -100 dBm (CW)
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Related
Literature
Agilent N8300A Wireless Networking Test Set, brochure,
literature number 5989-7063EN
N6301A 802.16 OFDMA Measurement Application,
technical overview, literature number 5989-7609EN
Agilent N8300A Wireless Networking Test Set, N7300 Series Chipset Software
and N630XA Measurement Applications,
configuration guide, literature number 5989-7919EN
Agilent N7300 Series Chipset Software,
brochure, literature number 5989-7920EN
Application notes
WiMAX Manufacturing Test with the N8300A:
The First Steps Towards Test Automation, application note,
literature number 5989-7610EN
IEEE 802.16e WiMAX OFDMA Signal Measurements
and Troubleshooting, application note 1578,
literature number 5989-2382EN
IEEE 802.11a,b,g,n Manufacturing Test with the N8300A:
application notes:
a) Theory and Techniques (Part 1);
literature number 5989-9958EN
b) The First Steps Towards Test Automation (Part 2);
literature number 5989-9959EN
c) Test Optimization (Part 3);
literature number 5989-9960EN
d) Transitioning from the N4010A wireless connectivity test set (Part 4);
literature number 5989-9961EN
WiMAX Concepts and RF Measurements, application note,
literature number 5989-2027EN
VSA literature
89600 Series Vector Signal Analysis Software
89601A/89601AN/89601N12, datasheet,
literature number 5989-1786EN
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