This CXA conguration guide will help you determine which performance options, measurement applications, accessories, and services
to include with your new CXA or to add as upgrades to an existing CXA.
This step-by-step process will help you custom-congure your CXA signal analyzer. 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. Ordering
optional capabilities at time of purchase provides the lowest overall cost.
For detailed specications, refer to the CXA Signal Analyzer Specication Guide (N9000-90016). For a summary of specications, refer
to the CXA Signal Analyzer Data Sheet (5990-4327EN).
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHzN9000A-503
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 7.5 GHzN9000A-507
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 13.6 GHzN9000A-513
Frequency range, 9 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Step 2. Add a preamplier
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information: Preampliers improve the noise oor for low-level signal
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 3.0 GHzN9000A-P03Compatible with N9000A-503, N9000A-507, N9000A-513,
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 7.5 GHz N9000A-P07Compatible with N9000A-507, N9000A-513, and N9000A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 13.6 GHzN9000A-P13Compatible with N9000A-513 and N9000A-526
Preamplier, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHzN9000A-P26Compatible with N9000A-526
N9000A-526
detection; +20 dB: 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
and N9000A-526
Step 3. Choose frequency reference
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Frequency referenceStandardAging rate: ± 1 x 10–6/year
Precision frequency referenceN9000A-PFR Reduces frequency drift for more accurate measurements; aging rate: ± 1 x 10–7 /year
Step 4. Choose an attenuator
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Mechanical attenuatorStandard10 dB steps, 0 to 50 dB, for N9000A-503 and N9000A-507
10 dB steps, 0 to 70 dB, for N9000A-513 and N9000A-526
Fine resolution step attenuatorN9000A-FSAAllows 2 dB steps for the full range of the attenuator
Step 5. Choose analysis bandwidth
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
10 MHz analysis bandwidthStandardUseful for most 2G and 3G measurement applications
25 MHz analysis bandwidthN9000A-B25Extends the analysis (demod) bandwidth from 10 to 25 MHz
Step 6. Add a tracking generator
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Tracking generator, 9 kHz to 3.0 GHzN9000A-T03Compatible with N9000A-503, N9000A-507 only
Tracking generator, 9 kHz to 6.0 GHz N9000A-T06Compatible with N9000A-507 only
Step 7. Add a 75 Ω input connector
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Connector, 75 Ω additional RF input,
1.5 GHz
N9000A-C75Not compatible with Options T03 or T06; compatible with N9000A-503 and
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 8. Choose performance
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Enhanced phase noiseStandard
Step 9. Add optional features
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Enhanced display packageN9000A-EDPIncludes spectrogram, trace zoom, and zone span
Basic precompliance EMIN9000A-EMCPerform EMI precompliance measurements with CISPR 16-1-1 detectors and
External source controlN9000A-ESCExternal source control for Keysight Technologies, Inc. EXG and MXG signal generators;
Step 10. Choose operating system
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Windows Embedded Standard 7StandardInstalled as N9000A-W7X
Step 11. Add security features
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Additional, removable
N9000A-SSD Provides a fully-imaged, removable solid-state drive in addition to the one installed in the
solid-state drive
Exclude launch programN9000A-SF1Prevents the launching of Windows programs from the instrument application
Prohibit saving results N9000A-SF2Prevents the saving/recall of measurement results or user congurations to/from
1
Installed as N9000A-EP4
bandwidths; tune and listen, and measure at marker are also available
compatible with N9000A-503 and N9000A-507 only
instrument
instrument’s data storage
Step 12. Add rear panel output utilities
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Second IF outputN9000A-CR3 Wideband IF out; output on Aux IF connector at rear panel; compatible with N9000A-503
and N9000A-507 only
1. RF CXA (option 503 or 507) with serial number prex break of MY/SG/US5423 (shipped after June 2014) are installed with the N90 00A-EP4 for the
enhanced phase noise performance. All microwave CXA (option 513 or 526) are installed with the N9000A-EP4. The N900 0A-EP4 is not upgradable.
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 13. Choose measurement application or software
Note: The last two letters of the ordering numbers indicate the license type—FP stands for xed perpetual, TP for transportable perpetual; it is
recommended that you congure each application with the same license type; visit www.keysight.com/nd/ X-series_transportable for more information
about transportable licenses.
DescriptionFixed licenseTransportable
license
Cellular communications
LTE/LTE-Advanced
FDD
LTE/LTE-Advanced
TDD
Multi-Standard Radio
(MSR)
W-CDMA/HSPA+W9 073A-1FPW 9073A-1TPStandard-based, one-button W-CDMA measurements
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 13. Choose measurement application or software, continued
DescriptionFixed licenseTransportable
license
General purpose
Spectrum analyzerStandardNot availableTraditional spectrum analysis plus many new and enhanced functions; power
Analog demodulation W9063A-2FPW9063A-2TPOne-button AM/FM/PM demodulation with metrics, tune and listen, and AF
W9063A-3FPW9063A-3TPAdds FM Stereo and RDS; requires 2FP/2TP
Phase noise W9068A-2FPW9068A-2TPOne-button phase noise measurements in frequency domain (log plot) and time
Noise gure W 906 9A-1FP
(requires
preamplier)
W9069A-2FPW9069A-2TPAdvanced NF measurement features including external LO control over GPIB/LAN/
VXA vector signal
analysis
EMC W6141A-2FPW6141A-2TPPre-compliance conducted and radiated emission measurements
MATLAB software N6171A-M01Not availableBasic signal analysis package; adds MATLAB software environment and the
Pulse N9 0 51B-2F PNot availableAutomates pulse measurements; combines signal analysis and amplitude-vs-time
SCPI command
language compatibility
89600 VSA softwareNot available89601B
W9064 A-1FPW90 6 4 A-1T PVector signal analysis; high-resolution, FFT-based spectrum and time-domain
W9064A-2FPW9064A-2TPAdds exible digital modulation analysis; general purpose digital modulation for
N6171A-M02Not availableStandard signal analysis package; includes basic package and adds
N6171A-M03Not availableAdvanced signal analysis package; includes standard package and adds Filter
N9051B-3FPNot availableAdds phase and frequency measurements; requires 2FP
N9 0 51B- 4FPNot availableAdds extended analysis and statistics; requires 2FP
W9062A-2FPNot availableAdds capability to emulate the R&S FSP/FSU/FSE spectrum analyzers
W9069A-1T P
(requires
preamplier)
(transportable
license is
standard)
Additional information
measurements based on industry specications
spectrum
domain (spot frequency)
One-button noise gure, gain, and related measurements; requires preamplier to
meet specications; works with Keysight N400xA Series smart noise sources and
346 Series noise sources; supports U7227 USB external preampliers
USB, multi-stage converter tests with system LO, and manual mode to simulate the
legacy NF meter; requires 1FP/1TP
measurements, time gating, AM/FM/PM demodulation, statistical measurements
2-16FSK, 2-8PSK, and 16-1024QAM, as well as more than 15 additional formats;
requires 1FP/1TP
Instrument Control Toolbox (not upgradeable)
Communications Toolbox and Signal Processing Toolbox (not upgradeable)
Design Toolbox, RF Toolbox, and System Test (not upgradeable)
measurements
Industry-leading measurement software for evaluating and troubleshooting signals
in R&D; PC-based software supporting more than 30 measurement platforms,
plus more than 75 signal standards and modulation types including MIMO analysis;
transportable between instruments and PCs; www.keysight.com/nd/89600vsa
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 15. Choose accessories
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Mouse, USB interface Standard Every CXA is shipped with a USB mouse which enhances the usability of the
Windows XP Professional operating system
User guideStandard – US – English localization
– All user documentation is included in the CXA’s embedded, context-
sensitive help system and on a CD that is shipped with the instrument
– User documentation can be downloaded from:
www.keysight.com/nd/cxa_manuals
Front-panel protective coverStandard
Power cord StandardDependent upon region of use
Rack mount N9000A-1CMAdds rack mount anges to the CXA
Front handles N9000A-1CNAdds front handles to the CXA
Rack mount with handlesN9000A-1CPAdds rack mount anges and handles to the CXA
Rack slideN9000A-1CR Adds a non-tilting rack slide to the CXA
Accessory pouchN9000A-BAGEasily store and carry the N9000A-KB2 keyboard and USB mouse in this
attachable pouch
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW driveN9000A-DVREnhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional operating system
Hard transit caseN9000A-HTCUltra-durable, wheeled carrying case offers maximum protection and
portability
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω (type-N to BNC)N9000A-MLP – 50 Ω type-N male to 75 Ω BNC female adapter
– Frequency range: 9 MHz to 2 GHz– Input/output return loss: 20 and 11 dB– Insertion loss: 5.7 dB
USB external preamplier, 10 MHz to 4 GHzU7227ARequires rmware A.14.00 or higher
USB external preamplier, 0.1 to 26.5 GHzU7227CRequires rmware A.14.00 or higher
USB external preamplier, 2 to 50 GHzU7227FRequires rmware A.14.00 or higher
Step 16. Choose localized Getting Started guides
DescriptionOption number
Getting started guide CXA Korean localizationN9000A-AB1
Getting started guide CXA Chinese localizationN9000A-AB2
Get ting s tar ted guide C XA Germa n loc aliza tion N9000A-ABD
Getting started guide CXA French localizationN9000A-ABF
Getting started guide CXA Japanese localization N9000A-ABJ
Getting started guide CXA Russian localization N9000A-AKT
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/nd/accessories
Congure Your Keysight CXA Signal Analyzer (Continued)
Step 17. Add calibration, technical training, support, and upgrade services
DescriptionOption numberAdditional information
Commercial calibration
certicate with test data
Keysight Cal + uncertainties
+ guardbanding (accredited cal)
ANSI Z 5 4 0-1-19 94 calib r a t ionN9000A-A6JProvides ANSI Z540 compliant calibration from factory
Calibration Assurance Plan,
Return-to-Keysight, 3 years
Service: remote scheduled
productivity assistance
Service: 1-day start-up assistance PS-S20-01 Training on how to operate your instrument effectively (recommended)
Service: productivity assistance P S-S20-10 0 Daily instrument and application consulting using your equipment and
Service: custom engineering service PS-X10-100 Application-specic technical assistance
N9000A-UK6Calibration certicate only available at time of instrument purchase; only
provides measurement results
N9000A-AMGProvides ISO 17025A accredited calibration from factory
R-50C-011-3 Keysight tests your instrument against its original specications and
automatically makes adjustments if outside of specied parameters;
pre- and post-adjustment measurement data reports also provided
PS-S10-100 Hourly phone-in technical support service designed to help you
understand and operate your equipment through convenient phone and
Web access
device under test
Other calibration options may be available; for more information on calibration go to: www.keysight.com/nd/calibration
For more information on training and application support ser vices go to: www.keysight.com/nd/training
Fast license-key upgrades for performance options that do not require additional hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight and request to receive the option upgrade entitlement certicate and a one-time
software upgrade license through email
2. Redeem the certicate through the Web by following the instructions on the certicate
3. Install the license le and latest sof tware in the CXA
4. Begin using the new capability
Installation and testing information is available at: www.keysight.com/nd/cxa_upgrades
1, 2
DescriptionUpgrade
number
Requirements CXA must
already include the
Additional information
following)
Increase analysis bandwidth
N9000AK-B25None
from 10 to 25 MHz
Add preamplier, 3 GHzN9000AK-P03None
Add preamplier, 7.5 GHzN9000AK-P07507, 513 or 526Not compatible with Option 503
Add preamplier, 13.6 GHz N9000AK-P13513 or 526Not compatible with Option 503 or 507
Add preamplier, 26.5 GHz
Add ne resolution
N9000AK-P26526
N9000AK-FSANone
Not compatible with Option 503, 507, or 513
step attenuator
Upgrade to the precision
frequency reference
Upgrade to the precision
frequency reference
N9000AK-PFRNoneFor instruments with serial number greater than MY/SG/US
51080000 only
N9000AK-HL5NoneRequires hardware and license key; for instruments with serial
number less than MY/SG/US 51080000 only
Add tracking generator, 3 GHzN9000AK-T03NoneRequires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 513
or 526
Add tracking generator, 6 GHzN9000AK-T06NoneRequires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 503,
513, or 526
Add basic EMI
N9000AK-EMCNone
precompliance features
Add external source controlN9000AK-ESCNoneAdds feature to control the Keysight EXG and MXG (N5171B/N5181B/
N5181A/N5182A) for scalar stimulus/response measurements; not
compatible with Options 513 or 526
Add second IF output N9000AK-CR3 NoneRequires hardware and license key; not compatible with Options 513
or 526
Add enhanced display packageN9000AK-EDPNone
Add security features,
exclude launch program
Add security features,
prohibit saving results
N9000AK-SF1NonePrevents the launching of Windows programs from
the instrument application
N9000AK-SF2NonePrevents the saving/recall of measurement results or user
congurations to/from instrument’s data storage
1. At the time of manufacture, the hardware related to many of these options was fully adjusted and the option performance was veried to be within its
warranted specications. Within one year of the initial calibration date of the analyzer, this option is fully calibrated with no further adjustment or
verication testing.
2. If this analyzer has been adjusted as part of a repair or calibration during its rst year, or if the analyzer is more than one year old, additional adjustment and
performance verication tests are required to ensure that some newly installed options are functioning properly. However, the completion of these tests
does not guarantee that the analy zer meets all warranted specications.
Upgrade operating system to Windows Embedded Standard 7
From 32-bit processorN9094AK-W7X 1
N9094AK-PC5
PC1 or PC3Upgrade the existing 32-bit processor with Windows XP to a
1
single core 64-bit performance processor, 4 GB RAM, with
removable solid state drive and Windows 7
From 64-bit processorN9094AK-W7X 1
N9094AK-SSD
PC5For existing 64-bit processors provides operating system and
1
removable solid state drive
Upgrade to single core 64-bit performance processor, 4 GB RAM, removable solid state drive
With Windows 7
operating system
N9094AK-W7X 1
N9094AK-PC5
PC1 or PC3
1
Add removable solid state drive
With Windows 7
operating system
N9094AK-W7X 1
N9094AK-SSD
PC5For Windows 7 operating system provides additional data storage
1
Portable congurationN9000AK-PRCNoneNot compatible with Options 1CM, 1CP, 1CN, 1CR
Front panel protective coverN9000AK-CVR None
USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW
N9000AK-DVRNone
drive
Hard transit caseN9000AK-HTCNone
Keyboard, USB interfaceN9000AK-KYB NoneEnhances the usability of the Windows XP Professional operation
system (Note: Does not t N9000AK-BAG accessory pouch)
US 65-key USB keyboardN9000AK-KB2 NoneCompact design ts in N9000A-BAG accessory pouch for
convenient storage
Mouse, USB interfaceN9000AK-MSENone
Accessory pouchN9000AK-BAGNoneEasily store and carry the N9000AK-KB2 keyboard and USB
mouse in this attachable pouch
Minimum loss pad, 50 to 75 Ω
N9000AK-MLPNone
(type-N to BNC)
Rack mount kitN9000AK-1CMNoneNot compatible with Options PRC, 1CP, 1CN
Front handle kitN9000AK-1CNNoneNot compatible with Options PRC, 1CP, 1CM
Rack mount and handle kitN9000AK-1CPNoneNot compatible with Options PRC, 1CM, 1CN
Rack slide kitN9000AK-1CRNoneNot compatible with Option PRC
1. Must be ordered under N9000AK.
For more information on accessories go to: www.keysight.com/nd/accessories
Getting started guide CXA
Korean localization
Getting started guide CXA
Chinese localization
Getting started guide CXA
German localization
Getting started guide CXA
French localization
Getting started guide CXA
Japanese localization
Getting started guide CXA
Russian localization
For more information visit: www.keysight.com/nd/accessories
N9000AK-AB1None
N9000AK-AB2None
N9000AK-ABDNone
N9000AK-ABFNone
N9000AK-ABJNone
N9000AK-AKTNone
Related Literature
Additional information
Keysight CXA signal analyzers
Publication titlePublication number
X-Series Measurement Applications - Brochure5989-8019EN
N9000A CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer – Brochure5990-3927EN
N9000A CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer - Data Sheet5990-4327EN
X-Series Signal Analysis - Brochure5990-7998EN
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