How do I upgrade my N9038A MXE EMI Receiver?
All MXE options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade. The available upgrades and their contents are described in the tables below. Upgrades are categorized as:
- Receiver Upgrades (Ex. Analysis Bandwidth, etc...)
- Accessory Upgrades (Ex. Rackmount Kits, etc...)
- Instrument Measurement Software
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware upgrade kits will contain any assemblies to be installed as well as the installation instructions. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the option. All required licenses can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website
Before a hardware upgrade is purchased you should determine the complexity of the upgrade process, including the adjustment and performance verification requirements, so as to determine if you have the ability to perform the upgrade yourself or if you would like to have a Keysight Service Center do it for you. To determine this:
- View the Install Note link for the desired upgrade
- Review the upgrade instructions to understand the complexity of the installation process for the desired upgrade
- Review the Utilities, Adjustments & Performance Verification Tests section of the installation instructions to determine what the required adjustments and performance tests are for the desired upgrade
- Review the list of test equipment requirements for each required adjustment and performance test
N9038A MXE EMI Receiver Upgrades
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Software1 | Testing Required2 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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508 | Maximum Frequency | See Table | No |
| None | Adjustments, Verification | None | None | Service Center Only | Included |
B25 | 25 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9038AK-B25 | Yes |
| None | Verification | None | None | Service Center Recommended | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
B85 | 85 MHz Analysis Bandwidth | N9038AK-B85 | No |
| A.16.00 | Adjustments, Verification | Option DP2, W7X | None | Service Center Only | Install=3.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=15 Hrs |
C35 | 3.5 mm Male RF Input Conntector | N9038AK-C35 | No |
| None | Verification | Option 526 | Option 503, 508, 544, CNF | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
CNF | Type-N Female RF Input Connector | N9038AK-CNF | No |
| None | Verification | Option 526 | Option 544, C35 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs |
CR3 | Wideband 2nd IF Rear Panel Output (Also includes option DP2) | N9038AK-HL4 | No |
| A.13.60 | Adjustments, Verification | Serial Prefix < MY5322 or < SG5322 | None | Service Center Only | Included |
DP2 | High Performance Digital Signal Processor (Also includes option CR3) | N9038AK-HL4 | No |
| A.13.60 | Adjustments, Verification | Serial Prefix < MY5322 or < SG5322 | None | Service Center Only | Included |
ESC | External Source Control | N9038AK-ESC | Yes |
| A.10.04 | None | Compatible Source | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
EXM | External Mixing | N9038AK-EXM | No |
| A.17.05 | Adjustments, Verification |
| Options 503, 508, 513, 526 with serial prefix < MY/SG5526, see option HL6 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=2.0 Hrs |
External Mixing, Serial Prefix < MY/SG5526 (See Additional Requirements column) | N9038AK-HL6 | No |
| A.17.05 | Adjustments, Verification | Option HL6 is only meant for options 503, 508, 513 or 526 having a serial prefix < MY/SG5526 |
| Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=12.0 Hrs | |
LSN | External LISN Control | N9038AK-LS | No |
| A.13.58 | None | Serial Prefix < MY5322 or < SG5322 | None | Advanced User | Install=1.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
P6C | Quad-Core High Performance Processor & Windows 10 Solid State Drive ⇒ MUST READ | N9094AK-P6C & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9038AK) | No |
| A.16.04 | No | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
P6S | CPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memory | N9094AK-P6S and N9094AK-W10 (order under N9038AK) | No |
| A.25.08
| No See Install Note link | None. SSD includes Win 10 | Windows 7 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
RT1 | Real-Time Spectrum Analysis up to 85 MHz Bandwidth, Basic Detection | N9038AK-RT1 | Yes |
| A.16.00 | None | Option B85, DP2, W7X | None | User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SSD | Additional Solid State Disk Drive with Windows 10 Operating System4 | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (under N9038AK) | No |
| A.20.00 | Configuration3 | Option PC6 CPU | Option PC2 or PC4 CPU | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
TDS | Time Domain Scans | N9038AK-TDS | Yes |
| A.13.60 | None | Option DP2 | None | User | Install=0.5 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
W10 | Windows 10 Operating System4 | N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W10 (under N9038AK) | No |
| A.20.00 | Configuration3 | Option PC2 or PC4 CPU | Option PC6 CPU | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
Windows 10 Operating System4 | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (under N9038AK) | No |
| A.20.00 | Configuration3 | Option PC6 CPU | Option PC2 or PC4 CPU | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |
YAS | Rear Panel Y-Axis Screen Video Output | N9038AK-YAS | Yes |
| None | Verification | None | None | Advenced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Software1 | Testing Required2 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation time |
1 This is the minimum software requirement. However, it is always recommended that the latest software version available be used
2 Adjustments and most Verifications require the use of the Keysight N7800A Calibration and Adjustment Software
3 No adjustments or verifications are required as long as the instrument calibration file is properly transfered to the new disk drive
4 To determine what CPU Option is installed see the System, Show, System screen on the instrument
5 If instrument is not already covered by its factory warranty or a service agreement
Accessory Upgrades
N9038A MXE EMI Receiver Accessory Upgrades
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Software | Testing Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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1CM | Rackmount Kit w/o Handles | N9038AK-1CM or 1CM013A | No |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | None | Option 1CN, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CN | Front Handle Kit | N9038AK-1CN or 1CN003A | No |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | None | Option 1CM, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CP | Rackmount Kit w/ Handles | N9038AK-1CP or 1CP005A | No |
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | None | Option 1CM, 1CN | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
DVR | USB DVD/CD Drive | N9038AK-DVR or 0950-4851 | No | Hardware | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | None | None | User | Not Applicable |
KB2 | Compact USB Keyboard | N9038AK-KB2 or 0960-2929 | No | Hardware | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | None | None | User | Not Applicable |
Instrument Measurement Software
Instrument Software Updates:
The software update package for the MXE EMI Receiver contains the Spectrum Analyzer measurement application, the EMI Receiver measurement application, all the advanced measurement application software, and all other updates required by the individual measurement assemblies inside the instrument.
Keysight recommends updating the instrument software version whenever an internal hardware upgrade or measurement application is installed into the instrument.
The latest revision of the instrument software installer can be found at:
Measurement Applications:
The following is a list of the currently available optional measurement applications for the N9038A MXE EMI Receiver:
- Analog Demodulation Measurement Application
- Noise Figure Measurement Application
- Phase Noise Measurement Application
To install an optional measurement application the purchase of a valid redemption certificate is required.
Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the user, and no adjustments or performance verification testing is required.