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How do I upgrade my N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer?

Most all of the N9020B options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. Upgrade options can vary from a simple license key installation to more complex upgrades that involve installing multiple pieces of hardware. For each upgrade option, it is advised that each row in the table is read and understood. Before purchasing an upgrade option that contains hardware items, the following steps should be taken:


  1. View the installation note by selecting the Install Note link in the Upgrade Contents cell.
  2. Determine from the installation instructions the complexity of the installation and whether you will perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center perform the installation.
  3. Review the Utilities, Adjustments & Performance Verification Tests section of the installation instructions to see what the required adjustments and performance tests are once the upgrade is installed.
  4. Review the following lists of test equipment requirements for each required adjustment and performance test to further determine whether you have the ability to perform the upgrade yourself or have a Keysight Service Center perform the installation.
     

If an upgrade option is going to be installed by a Keysight Service Center, additional labor charges may apply. Your Keysight field engineer can provide an all-inclusive quote for this.

All instrument adjustments are automated and require the use of the Keysight Performance Verification & Adjustment Software

Many hardware upgrades will require the redemption and installation of a license key file (.lic) to activate the option. Once an entitlement certificate is received the license key file can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption Website

N9020B Internal Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled By Installation Time
508, 513, 526, 532, 544,550
 
Frequency Range Upgrades
 
Refer to tableNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate


Note: Does not include internal preamplifier upgrade unless frequency range is being upgrade from 32 GHz to 44 or 50 GHz or from 44 GHz to 50 GHz
 

None for upgrades to 508, 513, or 526
A.19.28 for upgrades to 532, 544, or 550
 
Included in upgrade price
 
Not applicableUpgrades to 532, 544, or 550 incompatible with Opt BBA
 
Keysight Service Center
 
Included in upgrade price
 






B402

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 40 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 503, 508, 513, 526

N9020BU-B40No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes503, 508, 513, or 526 532, 544, 550Service Center Recommended5

Install=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade to 40 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 532, 544, 550N9020BU-BUNNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532, 544, or 550503, 508, 513, 526Service Center Recommended5Install=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs








B85

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 85 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 503, 508, 513, 526
 
N9020BU-B85No
  1. Hardware 
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
None Yes503, 508, 513, or 526532, 544, 550, B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center RecommendedInstall=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs 
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 85 MHzN9020BU-BU1No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesB40B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=5.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 85 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 532, 544, 550N9020BU-BUDNo
  1. Hardware 
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532, 544, or 550B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center RecommendedInstall=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs 









B1A

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 125 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 503, 508, 513, 526N9020BU-B1ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes503, 508, 513, or 526532, 544, 550, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center Recommended5Install=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 125 MHzN9020BU-BU2No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesB40B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center Recommended5Install=1.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=5.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 85 MHz to 125 MHzN9020BU-BU6Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesB85B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center Recommended5Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 125 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for Opt 532, 544, 550N9020BU-BUENo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532, 544, or 550503, 508, 513, 526, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center RecommendedInstall=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs








B1X

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 160 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for 503, 508, 513, 526N9020BU-B1XNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes503, 508, 513, or 526532, 544, 550, B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center Recommended5Install=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 160 MHzN9020BU-BU3No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesB40B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center Recommended5Install=1.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=5.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, License Key Only, 85 MHz to 160 MHzN9020BU-BU7Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes B85B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center Recommended5Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs 
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, License Key Only, 125 MHz to 160 MHzN9020BU-BUAYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes B1AB1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA
 
Service Center Recommended5Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs 
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 160 MHz and Microwave Preselector Bypass, Option MPB, for 532, 544, 550N9020BU-BULNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYes532, 544, or 550503, 508, 513, 526, B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1YService Center RecommendedInstall=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs
BBA3Analog I/Q Baseband InputsN9020BU-BBANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneB85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, 532, 544, 550
 
Service Center Recommended

Install=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=1.80 Hrs



CR3

Connector Rear, 2nd IF Output
MUST READ
N9020BU-CR3Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNo

Any one or more of CRP or DP2 or B40 or MPB or 532 or 544 or 550 must currently be installed

NoneAdvanced User5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Outputs
MUST READ
N9020BU-HL3No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone
 

CRP or DP2 or B40 or MPB or 532 or 544 or 550 must NOT be currently installed

Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
 
CRPConnector Rear, Arbitrary IF Output
 
Refer to FAQn/an/an/an/aRefer to FAQn/an/a

n/a

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. OutputRefer to FAQNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneRefer to FAQService Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
 
DP2Digital Processor with 2 GB Capture Memory

Only available with original instrument purchase

Note:  See option B40 for upgrades (all option B40 upgrades include DP2)

Not applicableNot applicableNoneNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
DP4Digital Processor for B85, B1A, B1X, 4 GB Capture MemoryN9020BU-DP4No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
A.17.55Yes
  1. B85 or B1A or B1X
  2. Serial prefixes
  1. Instruments without option B85 or B1A or B1X
  2. Serial prefixes ≥MY/SG/US5608
Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hrs.
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs.
EA3Electronic Attenuator, 3.6 GHzN9020BU-EA3Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs

EDPEnhanced Display PackageN9020BU-EDPYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

EMCBasic EMC FunctionalityN9020BU-EMCYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
ESCExternal Source Control FeatureN9020BU-ESC

Yes

  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
  3. Hardware
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

 EXM

External Mixing
 
N9020BU-EXMNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone

None

Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
 
FP2Fast Power, up to 40 MHz BandwidthN9020BU-FP2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoB40 or B1X or B1A or B85B25UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FS1Fast Sweep Capability

Included with all new instruments and upgrades that include B40 or MPB or DP2

Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoB40 or DP2 or MPBNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FS2Enhanced Fast Sweep CapabilityN9020BU-FS2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.18.24NoDP2NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FT1Frequency Mask Trigger Upgrade, basic detectionN9020BU-FT1Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
 NoneNone 
  1. B85, B1A or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements >3.6 GHz 
NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs 
FT2Frequency Mask Trigger Upgrade, optimum detectionN9020BU-FT2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
None None 
  1. B85, B1A or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements >3.6 GHz
None UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
MPBMicrowave Preselector Bypass (Requires B40 and/or DP2)N9020BU-MPBNo
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
     
NoneYesDP2 and/or B40 must be currently installed503Service Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=4.0 Hrs

NF2Noise Floor Extension, Instrument Alignment

N9020BU-NF2

Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNo None None UserInstall=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=1.0 Hrs 
P03Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 3.6 GHzN9020BU-P03Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneP08, P13, P26Service Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P08Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 8.4 GHzN9020BU-P08Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneP13, P26, 503Service Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P13Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 13.6 GHzN9020BU-P13Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNoneP26, 503, 508Service Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P26Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 26.5 GHzN9020BU-P26Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503, 508, 513Service Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P32Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 32 GHzN9020BU-P32Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503, 508, 513, 526, 544, 550Service Center RecommendedInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs
 
P44Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 44 GHzN9020BU-P44Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503, 508, 513, 526, 532, 550Service Center RecommendedInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs
P50Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 50 GHzN9020BU-P50Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneYesNone503, 508, 513, 526, 532, 544Service Center RecommendedInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs
PC6SCPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memoryN9020BU-PCSNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note

A.25.08

Firmware pre-installed on SSD

No (if existing cal data can be backed up)

See Install Note link

None


SSD includes Win 10

Windows 7Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 

PFR
Precision Frequency ReferenceN9020BU-PFRYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
     
NoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

RBEResolution Bandwidth ExtendedN9020BU-RBEYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.19.25NoOption B85, B1A, or B1XNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
RT1

Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth

-Basic Detection

N9020BU-RT1Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNo
  1. B85, B1A, or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
RT2UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
RT2

Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth

-Optimum Detection

N9020BU-RT2Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNo
  1. B85, B1A, or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
SF1Security Feature, Exclude Launching ProgramsN9020BU-SF1Yes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
SF2Security Feature, Prohibit Saving ResultsN9020BU-SF2No
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
     
NoneNoNoneNoneUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 

SSD

Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive ⇒ MUST READN9020BU-SSDNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
NoneNo4NoneNoneAdvanced User

Install=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

TDSTime Domain ScanN9020BU-TDSYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
A.19.05No
  1. Option B40 or DP2
  2. N6141C or N6141EM0E EMI Measurement Application
Windows XPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
W10Windows 10 Solid State Drive ⇒MUST READN9020BU-SS1No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
  3. Software
NoneNo2PC6PC2 and PC4Advanced UserInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
 
YASY-Axis OutputN9020BU-YASYes
  1. Install Note
  2. Entitlement Certificate
NoneNoNoneNoneAdvanced User5

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs


1 While the completion of the recommended adjustments and performance tests for a given option upgrade does verify the functionality of the option, it does not guarantee that the entire instrument meets all published specifications. A full instrument calibration is the only way to guarantee that all instrument specifications are being met.
If MIMO or Single Acquisition Combined Measurements (-XFP options) are being performed, contact your local Keysight representative before upgrading
3 Information regarding baseband bandwidth options and RF bandwidth can be found here

4 The instrument calibration data file MUST be transferred in order for the analyzer to meet specifications. If the cal file is not transferred all adjustments and performance tests must be performed. Refer to the Installation Note for details
5 Upgrade can be performed by the User without any performance verification required if the instrument being upgraded is still within it's original factory calibration cycle and no major repairs or adjustments have been performed on it. See the upgrade installation note for more details.

External Hardware Upgrades:

N9020B External Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
1CM113ARackmount Kit (Rack Flanges Only)1CM113ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CN103A, 1CP105AUser

Install=2.0 Hrs

1CN103AFront Handle Kit (Handles Only)1CN103ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM113A, 1CP105AUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CP105ARackmount Kit w/ Handles1CP105ANo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM113A, 1CN103AUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CR013ARack Slide Kit (Rack Slides Only)1CR013A or E4406-60115No
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNonePRCUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
1DVR001AUSB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive1DVR001ANo
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
MLP001AMinimum Loss Pad, 50 to 75 OhmsMLP001A or 0955-1020No
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
1MSE001AUSB Mouse1MSE001A or 0960-3250No
  1. Hardware
NoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
PRCPortable ConfigurationN9020BU-PRCNo
  1. Hardware
  2. Install Note
NoneNoneNone1CM113A, 1CN103A, 1CP105A, 1CR013AUserInstall=1.0 Hrs

Instrument Software

Instrument Software Update:

The software update package for the X-Series Signal Analyzers contains the spectrum analyzer 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 analyzer.

The latest revision of the instrument software installer can be found at:

Measurement Applications:

To see the complete list of software measurement applications available for the N9020A Signal Analyzer see:

Measurement Applications require the redemption and installation of a license key file (.lic). Measurement application upgrades are meant to be performed by the customer, and no adjustments or performance verification tests are required.

In order to redeem a license key, the end user must have a valid redemption certificate and then go to the Keysight Software License Redemption Website

Available Accessories:

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