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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 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
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VSG performance
Performance
Sample rate To 125 MSa/s Bandwidth 100 MHz Effective DAC resolution 16 bits
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 250 kHz to 6.0 GHz;
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
frequency bands 4.8 GHz
RFIO ports VSWR < 1.6:1 (return loss > 12.5 dB) typical;
Residual error vector magnitude (EVM) Refer to Application Software section Signal-to-noise ratio > 65 dB typical; frequency bands < 4.8 GHz
Isolation between RFIO ports > 50 dB typical
+33 to -50 dBm; frequency bands 4.8 GHz
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical; (>+23 to +33 dBm)
±0.8 dB (CW); (+23 to -50 dBm);
±
0.35 dB (CW) typical; (+23 to -50 dBm);
±1.0 dB (CW); (+23 to -40 dBm);
±
0.35 dB (CW) typical; (+23 to -40 dBm);
frequency bands 1.765 to 1.815GHz and 2.15 to 2.7 GHz < 1.8:1 (return loss > 10.5 dB) typical; frequency bands 3.3 to 3.8GHz and 4.8 to 6 GHz
> 52 dB typical; frequency bands 4.8 GHz
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VSG performance (RFIO 1 to 4 and RF Output specifications)
Frequency specifications
Frequency range Refer to Application Software section
Amplitude specifications for the RF Output port
Amplitude range
Absolute amplitude accuracy Frequency bands 1.815 GHz:
Error vector magnitude (EVM) OFDM signals: < -44 dB (< 0.6% rms
RF Output port VSWR < 1.7:1 (return loss > 12 dB) typical
Frequency bands < 4.8 GHz +17 to -100 dBm (CW) Frequency bands 4.8 GHz: +13 to -100 dBm (CW)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
Frequency bands > 1.815 GHz:
±1.0 dB (CW) (+7 to -90 dBm)
±
0.5 dB (CW) typical (+7 to -90 dBm)
typical), up to +6 dBm
Amplitude specifications for the RFIO 1 to 4 ports
Amplitude range +17 to -100 dBm (CW) Absolute amplitude accuracy Single RF IO port: ±0.6 dB (CW) typical; (+17
to -90 dBm) RFIO 1 to 4 ports (Broadcast mode): ±0.8 dB (CW) typical; (+17 to -90 dBm)
Error vector magnitude (EVM) OFDM signals: < -44 dB (< 0.6% rms
typical), up to +6 dBm RFIO ports VSWR < 1.7:1 (return loss > 12 dB) typical Isolation between RFIO ports > 50 dB typical
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This specification applies to instruments with option 404 (MIMO/Multi-port Connectivity) and 506 (Frequency
range to 6.0 GHz), instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater
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Power requirements
Power consumption < 270 W maximum
Data storage
External Supports USB 2.0-compatible memory
devices
Size and weight
Dimensions (H x W x L) 177 mm x 425 mm x 495 mm
7.0 in x 16.8 in x 19.5 in
Weight 18.5 kg (net)
24 kg (shipping)
Environmental characteristics
Operating temperature 5 to 50 °C Storage temperature –40 to 65 °C Operating humidity 15 to 95% relative humidity (non-
condensing) EMC The conformity assessment requirements
have been met using the technical
construction file route for compliance with
the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/ECC
IEC/EN 61326
CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, Class A
AS/NZS CISPR 11.2002
ICES/NMB-001
Safety
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
IEC/EN 61010-1
Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
USA: UL 61010-1
Warranty
This test set is supplied with a one-year warranty.
Calibration cycle
The recommended calibration cycle is one year. Calibration services are available through Agilent service centers.
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Inputs and Outputs
Front panel
RF In/Out
Connector Type-N female, 50 nominal
RF output
Connector Type-N female, 50 nominal
USB ports
Master (2 ports)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0 Connector USB Type-A female Output current 0.5 A nominal
Others (not used)
Probe power
Voltage/Current
Headphone jack
+15 Vdc, ±7% at 150 mA max nominal
-12.6 Vdc, ±10% at 150 mA max nominal
Rear panel
SOURCE REF IN
Connector BNC female, 50 nominal Input amplitude range –3.5 to +20 dBm nominal
SOURCE 10 MHz OUT
Connector BNC female, 50 nominal Output amplitude +3.9 dBm nominal Input damage level +16 dBm
ANALYZER 10 MHz IN
Connector BNC female, 50 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 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 k nominal Trigger level range –5 to +5 V
ANALYZER TRIG OUT
Connector BNC female Impedance 50 Ω nominal Level 5 V TTL nominal
Monitor output
Connector VGA compatible, 15-pin mini D-SUB Format XGA (60 Hz vertical sync rates, non-
Resolution 1024 x 768
USB 2.0 ports
Master (4 ports) Note: One port is permanently connected;
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0 Connector USB Type-A female Output current 0.5 A nominal
Slave (1 port)
Standard Compatible with USB 2.0 Connector USB Type-B female Output current 0.5 A nominal
GPIB interface
Connector IEEE-488 bus connector GPIB codes SH1, AH1, T6, SR1, PP0, DC1, C1, C2, C3,
LAN TCP/IP interface
Standard 100 Base-T Connector RJ45 Ethertwist
LAN
Standard 100 Base-T Connector RJ45 Ethertwist
Accepts TTL and CMOS level signals for
triggering point-to-point in sweep mode.
Damage levels are –0.3 V and +5.3 V
Outputs a TTL- and CMOS-compatible signal
level for use with sweep mode. Input
damage levels are –0.3 V and +5.3 V
interlaced)
analog RGB
three ports are available for use
C28, DT1, L4, C0
Connector located middle of rear panel
Connector located bottom right hand side of
rear panel
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Application
N6301A-1FP 802.16 OFDMA measurement application (Mobile WiMAX) N6301A-2FP 802.16 OFDM measurement application (Fixed WiMAX)
Software
Available measurements
Transmitter
Modulation analysis, results include:
o Spectral flatness o Relative constellation error (RCE) o Power versus time o Channel power o IQ offset o Frequency error o Symbol clock error
Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR)
Power statistics CCDF
Spectrum emissions mask (SEM)
Waveform
o Average power o Peak power
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Receiver
PER
RSSI
N6301A key specifications
Analyzer performance
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 1.765 to 1.815 GHz; 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to
Frequency resolution 250 kHz Measurement bandwidth 10 MHz, 8.75 MHz, 7 MHz, 5 MHz
Amplitude specifications
Input amplitude range +23 to –70 dBm Absolute power measurement accuracy
2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz:
4.8 to 5.875 GHz:
Residual error vector magnitude (EVM) 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, 64QAM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) > 65 dB typical (2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to 3.8
RF Input VSWR < 1.6:1 typical (return loss >12.5 dB); (2.15
3.8 GHz (Options 505 and 506); 4.8 to 5.875
GHz (Option 506 only)
1.765 to 1.815 GHz: 0.35dB (CW) typical (+23
to -60 dBm)
±0.6 dB (CW) (+23 to -50 dBm)
±
0.3 dB (CW) typical (+23 to -70 dBm)
±0.8 dB (CW) (+23 to -50 dBm)
±
0.35 dB (CW) typical (+23 to -50 dBm)
OFDMA: <-40 dB (< 1% rms typical)
GHz)
>52dB typical (4.8 to 5.875 GHz)
to 2.71 GHz);
< 1.8:1 typical (return loss: > 10 dB); (3.3 to
3.8 GHz; 4.8 to 5.875 GHz)
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. Device under test (DUT) chipset control software is required for receiver measurements.
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N6301A key specifications (continued)
Source performance
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 1.765 to 1.815 GHz; 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to
Amplitude specifications for the RF Output port
Output amplitude range1 1.765 to 1.815 GHz; 2.15 to 2.71 GHz; 3.3 to
Absolute amplitude accuracy 1.765 to 1.815 GHz;
Error vector magnitude (EVM)2 1.765 to 5.875 GHz; 64QAM OFDMA:
Spurious (non-harmonics) 250 kHz to 3 GHz; < –62 dBc typical (in-
Amplitude specifications for the RF In/Out port
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).
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This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is <-40 dB
(<1% rms typical)
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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).
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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 Noise 10 kHz: < −87 dBc/Hz (nominal)
Amplitude specifications
Input amplitude range +23 to -70 dBm Absolute power measurement accuracy
RF input VSWR < 1.6:1 (return loss: > 12.5 dB); 2.381 to 2.519 GHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) >65 dB typical for 22 MHz bandwidth (2.381 to 2.519
4.800 to 5.875 GHz (Option 506 only)
100 kHz: <
2.381 to 2.519 GHz:
±0.6 dB (CW) (+23 to -50 dBm)
±
0.3 dB (CW) typical (+23 to -70 dBm)
4.800 to 5.875 GHz:
±0.8 dB (CW) (+23 to -50 dBm)
±
0.35 dB (CW) typical (+23 to -50 dBm)
< 1.8:1 (return loss: > 10 dB); 4.800 to 5.875 GHz
GHz)
>52 dB for 22 MHz bandwidth (4.800 to 5.875 GHz)
100 dBc/Hz (nominal)
Modulation specifications
Residual error vector magnitude (EVM)
802.11a: 5 GHz band; 54 Mbps 64QAM OFDM: <-36 dB (< 1.5%), power range +5 to -20 dBm
802.11b: DSSS: <-30 dB (< 3.0%), power range +5 to -30
dBm; equalization off
802.11b: DSSS: <-40 dB (< 1.0%), power range +5 to -30 dBm; equalization on
802.11g: 2.4 GHz band; 54 Mbps 64QAM OFDM: <-43 dB (< 0.7%), power range +5 to -30 dBm
802.11n: 5 GHz band; 54 Mbps 64QAM OFDM; MCS7: <-34 dB (< 2.0%), power range +5 to -20 dBm
Source performance
Frequency specifications
Frequency range 2.402 to 2.484 GHz (Options 505 and 506)
Frequency accuracy As VSG hardware performance
Amplitude specifications for the RF In/Out port
Output amplitude range1 2.402 to 2.484 GHz: +10 to -100 dBm (CW);
Absolute amplitude accuracy
2
4.800 to 5.875 GHz (Option 506 only)
4.8 to 5.875 GHz: +3 to -100 dBm (CW); See EVM specification for information on modulated signals
2.402 to 2.484 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 2.402 to
2.484 GHz: 0 to -100 dBm (CW); 4.8 to 5.875 GHz: -4 to -100 dBm (CW)
2
This specification applies to instruments serial prefix MY4832 or greater, otherwise the specification is 2.402 to
2.484 GHz: ±0.6 dB (CW) typical (-10 to -90 dBm); 4.8 to 5.875 GHz: ±0.8 dB (CW) typical (-10 to -90 dBm)
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Amplitude specifications for the RF Output port
Output amplitude range1
Absolute amplitude accuracy
Error vector magnitude (EVM)
Spurious (non-harmonics) 2.402 to 2.484 GHz: < -62 dBc typical (in-band)
2.402 to 2.484 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
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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