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M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator & M9391A PXIe Vector Signal Analyzer

Configuration Guides

One day start-up assistance

A Keysight Technologies applications engineer will get you started quickly by helping you install the modules in a chassis, configure the controller, load software and start making measurements.

Calibration services

The modular products are factory calibrated and shipped with an ISO-9002, NIST-traceable calibration certificate. A one year calibration cycle is recommended. The M9381A PXIe VSG and M9391A PXIe VSA are supported by the Keysight N7800A Calibration Software to perform calibrations that test all product specifications and is compliant with ISO 17025:2005, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 and Measurement Uncertainty per ISO Guide to Expression of Measurement Uncertainty 1995.

N7800A calibration & adjustment software

The M9381A PXIe VSG and M9391A PXIe VSA are supported by Keysight’s calibration and adjustment software. This is the same software used at Keysight’s service centers to automate calibra­tion. The software offers compliance tests for ISO 17025:2005, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006, and measurement uncertainty per ISO Guide to Expression of Measurement Uncertainty.

CONFIGURATIONS

Typical configurations including the M9381A PXIe VSG and M9391A PXIe VSA are shown in this section. One M9300A frequency reference module is required per chassis to meet specifications and can be ordered standalone (M9300A) or as an option to the PXIe VSG or VSA (M9381A-300 or M9391A-300). Configurations which include a chassis can be ordered pre-assembled, with modules installed, cables connected and software installed. Please contact your Keysight Sales Representative to order these assembled M9018AC PXI Modular Solutions Configurations.

For detailed information on cabling connections, PXI module installation and PXIe VSG and VSA operation, please see the M9391A/M9381A Startup Guide literature number M9300-90090.

Standalone M9381A PXIe VSG & M9391A PXIe VSA

The M9381A PXIe VSG and M9391A PXIe VSA may be ordered as individual, standalone instruments. Base instrument configuration includes module interconnect cables for standard module configuration. For phase coherency between channels, or multi-chassis configurations, see additional cable kit options in Accessories section.

Single PXIe VSG & VSA in a Chassis

This configuration includes an M9381A PXIe VSG, M9391A PXIe VSA and one M9300A frequency reference in a M9018A 18-slot chassis with embedded controller, slot blockers and EMC filler panels. This solution is ideal for high-speed test of RF components in design validation and manufacturing.

Multiple M9381A PXIe VSGs in a Chassis

Up to four M9381A PXIe VSGs can be installed in a single M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis, sharing a single embedded controller, as shown here. These VSGs share one M9300A frequency reference and can be time-synchronized with backplane triggering to generate test stimulus for multi-channel receivers and MIMO devices. The VSGs can also be configured to be phase coherent with Option 012 and cabling all channels to use a single M9301A synthesizer module with Y1243A cable kit.

2x2 PXIe VSG and VSA Configuration

Two M9381A PXIe VSGs and two M9391A PXIe VSAs can be installed together in a single M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis, sharing a single embedded controller, as shown here. The VSGs and VSAs share one M9300A frequency reference and backplane triggering is used to create a 2-channel source and a 2-channel analyzer for testing 2x2 MIMO devices. For phase coherency, the VSG channels can be configured with Option 012 and both channels cabled to use one M9301A synthesizer module. The VSAs can similarly be configured for phase coherence with Option 012 and both channels cabled with the Y1243A cable kit to use one M9301A synthesizer. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots.

4x4 PXIe VSG and VSA Configuration

A 4-channel M9381A PXIe VSG and 4-channel M9391A PXIe VSA can be configured using a single (M9036A or M9037A) embedded controller, M9021A PCIe cable interface modules (2 with M9036A and 1 with M9037A) and PCIe cable to connect the two M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis. One M9300A frequency reference is installed per chassis and shared between all instruments in that chassis. All channels within a chassis are synchronized with backplane triggering and phase coherency is enabled with Option 012 and Y1243A cable kit to use one M9301A synthesizer module for the VSAs and one for the VSGs. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots.

8x8 PXIe VSG and VSA Configuration

An 8-channel M9381A PXIe VSG and 8-channel M9391A PXIe VSA can be configured using a single (M9036A or M9037A) embedded controller, M9021A PCIe cable interface modules (5 with M9037A and 6 with M9036A) and 3 PCIe cables to connect the 4 M9018A 18-slot PXIe chassis. One M9300A frequency reference is installed per chassis and shared between all instruments in that chassis. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots.

8x8 phase coherency is available with Option 012 and 2 V2802A LO distribution networks. The V2802A extends the M9301A synthesizer LO signal to up to 8 outputs. Contact your Keysight Sales Representative for more information on the V2802A LO distribution network.

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