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How do I upgrade my N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer?

Most all of the N9020A options that are sold at the time of instrument purchase are also available as an upgrade option. The upgrade option details can be found in the upgrade tables below. It is advisable that you view each row for the upgrade of interest, select and read any linked items and view the installation note details before purchasing and installing the upgrade. In many cases a license key will be required to activate the internal hardware upgrades. The license certificate and web access is required to redeem a license key. The upgrade sections are divided into three categories as follows:

  • Internal Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Internal Preamplifier or Precision Frequency Reference)
  • External Hardware Upgrades (Ex. Rackmount Kits or Hard Transit Case)
  • Instrument Software (Ex. Instrument Software or Measurement Applications links)

Internal Hardware Upgrades:

Before a hardware upgrade is purchased the following steps should be taken:

  1. View the installation instructions by selecting the "Available" links in the tables below for the desired upgrade option.
  2. Determine from the installation instructions the complexity of the installation and whether you will perform the upgrade yourself or have an Keysight Service Center do it for you.
  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 do it for you.

If an upgrade option is going to be installed by an Keysight Service Center, additional labor charges will 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 to activate the option. Once a redemption certificate is received the license key file can be redeemed at the Keysight Software License Redemption WebsiteInstrument Upgrade "Installed By" Definitions

N9020A Internal Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
508
513
526
Frequency Range UpgradesRefer to tableNoNot Available

Hardware, License key

Note:
Does not include internal preamplfier upgrade

A.10.52Included in upgrade priceNot applicableNot applicableService Center onlyIncluded in upgrade price
B25Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 10 MHz to 25 MHzN9020AK-B25YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneNoNoneNoneService Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

B402

Important Analysis BW Upgrade 

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 10 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option DP2 and/or MPB)

N9020AK-B40YesAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00YesDP2 and/or MPBNoneService Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 25 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option DP2 and/or MPB)N9020AK-BU1YesAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00YesDP2 and/or MPBB40Service Center Recommended6Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth hardware upgrade to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option 508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233)
Note: Kit includes option MPB
N9020AK-HL4NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.07.00Yes508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233

B40, DP2, MPB, 503

Service Center RecommendedInstall=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Hardware Upgrade to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option 503, Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233)N9020AK-HL8NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.10.53Yes503 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233B40, DP2, MPB, 508, 513, 526Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.5 Hrs
Adjust &
Verify =7.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option 503 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233)N9020AK-HL9NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01Yes503 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1YService Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=7.0 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 25 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option 508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233)
Note: Kit includes option MPB
N9020AK-HLANoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01Yes508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1YService Center RecommendedInstall=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs

B85

Important Analysis BW Upgrade 

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 85 MHz, Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233N9020AK-HLBNoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01YesB40B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=5.5 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 85 MHz, Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233N9020AK-HLCNoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01YesB40B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center RecommendedInstall=1.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=5.5 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 10/25 MHz to 85 MHz, (analyzers with option 503 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233)N9020AK-HLDNoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01Yes503B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBAService Center RecommendedInstall=3.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=7.0
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 10/25 MHz to 85 MHz, (analyzers with option 508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233)
Note: Kit includes option MPB
N9020AK-HLENoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.13.01Yes508 or 513 or 526B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA, MPBService Center RecommendedInstall=4.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs

B1A

Important Analysis BW Upgrade 

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to
125 MHz
N9020AK-BU4YesAvailableLicense KeyA.13.01NoB85B1A, B1X, B1YService Center Recommended6Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

B1X

Important Analysis BW Upgrade 

Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to
160 MHz
N9020AK-BU5YesAvailableLicense KeyA.13.01NoB85B1A, B1X, B1YService Center Recommended6Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 125 MHz to 160 MHzN9020AK-BU6YesAvailableLicense KeyA.13.01NoB1AB1X, B1YService Center Recommended6Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
BBA3Analog I/Q Baseband InputsN9020AK-BBANoAvailableHardware,
License Key
A.01.64YesSerial Prefix Required when placing the order5B85, B1A, B1X, B1YService Center Recommended

Install=3.75 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=1.25 Hrs



CR3

Connector Rear, 2nd IF Output

N9020AK-CR3YesAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00No

Any one of CRP, B40, MPB, or DP2

NoneAdvanced User6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Outputs

N9020AK-HL3NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.07.00YesNone

B40, DP2, MPB

(Otherwise see CR3 and CRP)

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

n/a

Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Output

N9020AK-HL3NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.10.05 (Supports N9020-60172 Front End Controller)YesNoneB40, DP2, MPB

(Otherwise see CR3 and CRP)
Service 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 applicableNot applicableA.07.00Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
EA3Electronic Attenuator, 3.6 GHzN9020AK-EA3YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs

EDPEnhanced Display PackageN9020AK-EDPYesAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00NoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

EMCBasic EMC FunctionalityN9020AK-EMCYesAvailableLicense KeyA.02.06NoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
ESCExternal Source Control FeatureN9020AK-ESC

Yes

AvailableLicense KeyA.06.05NoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs





EXM

External Mixing, Serial Prefix MY/SG/US5233 to MY/SG/US5327 and >=MY/SG/US5606

Note: There are no external mixing upgrade options for serial prefixes < MY/SG/US5233

N9020AK-EXMNoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.14.03YesNoneSerial Prefixes < MY/SG/US5233 and >= MY/SG/US5328 but < MY/SG/US5606Service Center RecommendedInstall=1.0 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
External Mixing, Serial Prefix >=MY/SG/US5328 to < MY/SG/US5606N9020AK-HL6NoAvailableHardware, License KeyA.14.03YesNoneSerial Prefixes <= MY/SG/US5233 and >= MY/SG/US5606Service Center RecommendedInstall=2.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs
FP2Fast Power, up to 40 MHz BandwidthN9020AK-FP2YesAvailableLicense KeyA.14.03NoB40 or B1X or B1A or B85B25 or Std. 10 MHz analysis BWUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FS1Fast Sweep Capability Improvements

N9020AK-R2C

YesAvailableLicense KeyA.13.06NoB40 or DP2 or MPBNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
FS2Enhanced Fast Sweep SpeedN9020AK-FS2YesAvailableLicense KeyA.18.24NoWindows 7 and DP2Windows XPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
HDDNo Longer Available, replaced by option SSD (see below)Not applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
MPBMPB Microwave Preselector Bypass (Requires B40 and/or DP2)N9020AK-MPBNoAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00YesDP2 and/or B40 must be currently installed503Service Center Recommended6

Install=2.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs

MS12GB SDRAM for Single-Core ProcessorN9020AK-MS1
or N9020-60032
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoSerial Prefix < MY4738, SG4738, US4736PC2Advanced User

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=1.0 Hrs

MTPUpgrade to multi-touch user interface; includes PC6 CPU; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5233No longer availableNoAvailableHardware, License keyN.ANoSerial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5233

PC6No longer available"Install=2.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs"
MTUUpgrade to multi-touch user interface when PC6 is currently installed; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5233No longer availableNoAvailableHardware, License keyN.ANoN9020A-PC6 and Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5233PC1, PC2, or PC4No longer available"Install=2.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs"
NFENoise Floor Extension

N9020AK-NFE

YesAvailableLicense KeyA.14.07NoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
P03Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 3.6 GHzN9020AK-P03YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNoneP08, P13, P26Service Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=2.5 Hrs

P08Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 8.4 GHzN9020AK-P08YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNoneP13, P26, 503Service Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.0 Hrs

P13Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 13.6 GHzN9020AK-P13YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNoneP26, 503, 508Service Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

P26Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 26.5 GHzN9020AK-P26YesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNone503, 508, 513Service Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=3.5 Hrs

PC6

Quad-Core High Performance Processor & Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware,
Software,
License Key
A.16.04No4NoneNoneAdvanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
CPU/SSD assembly with on-board calibration data memory
PC6SN9094AK-PS6 and N9094AK-W10
(order under N9020AK)
NoAvailableHardware

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
PFRPrecision Frequency ReferenceN9020AK-PFRYesAvailableLicense KeyNoneYesNoneNoneService Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

R2CRevision to Current, Core Instrument Software Enhancements

N9020AK-R2C

Information on what R2C provides

YesAvailableLicense KeyA.04.25NoNoneNoneUser

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs

RBEResolution Bandwidth ExtendedN9020AK-RBEYes

Available

License KeyA.19.25NoOptions B85, B1A, or B1XWindows XPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
RT1

Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth

-Basic Detection

N9020AK-RT1YesAvailableHardware,
License Key
A.13.01No
  1. B85, B1A, or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
  3. Compatible processor and operating system 
RT2UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
RT2

Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth

-Optimum Detection

N9020AK-RT2YesAvailableHardware,
License Key
A.13.01No
  1. B85, B1A, or B1X
  2. MPB required for measurements > 3.6 GHz
  3. Compatible processor and operating system 
NoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
RTRReal-time spectrum recorder and analyzer application example (includes MATLAB software)N9020AK-RTRYesRefer to Entitlement CertificateEntitlement Certificate with instructions to download exampleA.13.01NoRT1 or RT2None

User

Note: Requires end user register their MATLAB® License

Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
SF1Security Feature, Exclude Launching ProgramsN9020AK-SF1YesAvailableLicense KeyA.12.09NoNoneNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
SF2Security Feature, Prohibit Saving ResultsN9020AK-SF2NoAvailableLicense KeyA.14.04NoWindows® 7 Operating SystemNoneUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
SSDWindows Embedded Standard 10 Solid State Drive N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware, SoftwareA.20.15No4PC6PC2, PC4Advanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware,
Software,
License Key
A.12.00No4PC4PC1, PC2Advanced User

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs

Windows XP For Embedded Systems Solid State Drive Windows XP No Longer AvailableNoAvailableHardware,
Software
NoneNo4PC2 or PC4PC1Advanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
SU13Upgrade Baseband Bandwidth from 25 MHz to 40 MHzN9020AK-SU1YesAvailableLicense KeyA.01.64NoBBA, B25S40Service Center Recommended6

Install=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=1.0 Hrs

TDSTime Domain ScanN9020AK-TDSYesAvailableLicense KeyA.14.54No
  1. Windows 7 or Windows 10 OS
  2. N6141A or N6141EMOD EMI Measurement Application
  3. MPB or DP2 or B40 or B85 or B1A or B1X
Windows XPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs.
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs.
W10Windows 10 Solid State Drive & Dual Core High Performance Processor N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware, Software, License KeyNoneNo2NonePC6Advanced UserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
Windows 10 Solid State Drive N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware, Software,NoneNo2PC6PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC7Advanced UserInstall=1.0 Hr
Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs
W7XWindows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive & Dual-Core High Performance Processor N9094AK-PC4 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware,
Software,
License Key
A.12.00No4NoneNoneAdvanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK)NoAvailableHardware,
Software,
License Key
A.12.00No4PC4PC1 or PC2Advanced UserInstall=0.5 Hrs
Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs
YASY-Axis OutputN9020AK-YASYesAvailableLicense KeyA.07.00NoNoneNoneAdvanced User6

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.
  2. 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. Actual hardware upgrade contents are based on the serial prefix that is selected when ordering the N9020AK-BBA upgrade. Instruments less than serial prefix US4751, MY4800, and SG4800 will receive the BBA kit, Front Frame, and 2GB memory. The remaining serial prefixes will only receive the BBA kit.
  6. 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:

N9020A External Hardware Option Upgrades

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments Required1Additional RequirementsIncompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
1CMRackmount Kit (Rack Flanges Only)N9020AK-1CM
or 1CM013A
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNonePRC, 1CN, 1CPUser

Install=2.0 Hrs

1CNFront Handle Kit (Handles Only)N9020AK-1CN
or 1CN003A
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM, 1CPUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CPRackmount Kit w/ HandlesN9020AK-1CP
or 1CP005A
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNonePRC, 1CM, 1CNUserInstall=0.5 Hrs
1CRRack Slide Kit (Rack Slides Only)N9020AK-1CR
or E4406-60115
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNonePRCUserInstall=1.0 Hrs
DVRUSB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW DriveN9020AK-DVRNoNoneHardwareNoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
HTCHard Transit CaseN9020AK-HTC
or E4410-80120
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
KYBUSB KeyboardN9020AK-KYBNoNoneHardwareNoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
MLPMinimum Loss Pad, 50 to 75 OhmsN9020AK-MLP
or 0955-1020
NoNoneHardwareNoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
MSEUSB MouseN9020AK-MSE
or 0960-2670
NoNoneHardwareNoneNoneNoneNoneNot applicableNot applicable
PRCPortable ConfigurationN9020AK-PRC
or N9020-60010
NoAvailableHardwareNoneNoneNone1CM, 1CN, 1CP, 1CRUserInstall=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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