What are key differences between N9051A and N9051B Pulse Software?
Topic | N9051A | N9051B |
---|---|---|
Host PC and OS |
X-Series signal analyzer CPU (Windows XP or 7) or Generic PC (Windows XP or 7) |
X-Series signal analyzer CPU (Windows 7) |
Instrument Hardware Control | Based on “invisible” copy of 89600 VSA software to control instrument | Uses IQ Analyzer mode, a thin/light X-app available on all X-SA free of charge |
Analyzers Supported | X-Series signal analyzers, PSA spectrum analyzers, and more | X-Series signal analyzers |
Capture Depth | Up to 409 kSa | Up to 50 MSa ( with Option 5FP “Deep Capture”) |
Trace Registers |
Mag, Phase, Freq, Model plus 6 registers capable of: - Max Hold, Min Hold, Average - Addition, Subtraction - Spectrum |
Mag, Phase, Freq, Model |
Amplitude Probability Curves | PDF, CDF, CCDF | Not available |
Low-Phase-Distortion Filter (low overshoot or “ringing”) | Bessel Filter | Not available |
Start-Up Time | ~5x faster | |
Meas’t Cycle Time | ~2x faster | |
Remote SCPI programming interface | Not available | Not available |
Additional N9051B enhancements:
- Much smaller installation size
- Simpler hardware configuration
- Faster Mode launch
- Shorter measurement cycle time
- Improved stability and reliability