M9290A CXA-m PXIe X-Series Signal Analyzer

M9290A CXA-m PXIe X-Series Signal Analyzer

10 Hz to 3.0, 7.5, 13.6 or 26.5 GHz

Overview

This configuration guide contains information to help you configure your M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer to meet your requirements. Ordering optional capabilities at time of purchase provides the lowest overall cost.

Hardware

A. Select options for M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer

B. Select controller (Either embedded controller or via PC)

C. Select a chassis and accessories

Physical Connection Diagram for Controllers, Chassis and Accessories

Software

D. Select software for M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer

Services

E. Select services: Calibration, start-up assistance

Calibration services

The modular products are factory calibrated. A one year calibration cycle is recommended. The M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer is 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 and adjustment software

The M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer is 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.

Upgrading your system

Your product can be easily upgraded after the initial purchase. Fast license-key upgrades for performance options that do not require additional hardware:

1. Contact your Keysight representative to place an order for an option upgrade
2. You will receive your hardware entitlement certificate via email
3. Redeem the certificate online by following the instructions provided to receive a license key file
4. Install the license key file using the Keysight License Manager
5. Begin using the new capability

Using an M9290A in a non-Keysight chassis

The M9290A can be successfully installed in a non-Keysight PXI chassis. Please use the following guidelines.

• Ensure that the chassis has 4 consecutive PXIe or PXI-H slots which can be used by the M9290A
• Ensure that the chassis and controller supports peer-to-peer PXI Express I/O switch topology
• Ensure that controller selected is compatible with chassis

Please contact your Keysight representative for more detailed information. For technical assistance with non-Keysight equipment, please refer to the equipment manufacturer’s website.

PC requirements for M9290A control

Related literature

For more detailed product and specification information refer to the following literature and web pages:

• M9018A PXIe 18 slot Chassis Data Sheet (literature no. 5990-6583EN)
• M9037A PXIe High Performance Embedded Controller Data Sheet (literature no. 5991-3661EN)
• M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller Data Sheet (literature no. 5990-8465EN)