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• Fully error-corrected time domain reflection or transmission response
• Gating available to remove unwanted responses (from test fixtures for example)
• Transform frequency domain to the time domain or time domain to the frequency domain
• Beneficial in tuning many filter types, including cavity-resonator filters

The time domain capability allows you to measure the time domain response of a device. The analyzer can transform frequency domain data to the time domain or time domain data to the frequency domain.

The transform used by the analyzer resembles time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurements. TDR measurements, however, are made by launching an impulse or step into the test device and observing the response in time with a receiver similar to an oscilloscope. In contrast, the analyzer makes swept frequency response measurements, and mathematically transforms the data into a time domain reflectometer-like display.

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• Provides nonlinear DUT behavior (EVM, NPR, and ACPR) under modulated stimulus conditions
• Vector error correction and VNA calibration reduce error and provide very low residual system EVM
• Frequency coverage up to 50 GHz
• Coherent measurements with multiple receivers provide fast measurements

S930705B enables fast and accurate active-device modulation distortion characterization under modulated stimulus condition up to 50 GHz. The wide dynamic range and vector error correction of the PNA-X result in an extremely low residual EVM of the test setup, so you can get a complete picture of your device’s performance without test system interference. S930704B can measure EVM, NPR, ACPR, and can decompose nonlinear signals and linear signals with the spectral correlation between input and output spectrum without doing demodulation. Integration with the PNA-X SCCM provides quick modulation distortion measurements while making other VNA measurements.

A signal generator connected to the PNA-X provides the modulated stimulus. Supported signal generators: VXG (M9383B/84B), M9383A, PSG + M8190A, MXG, or UXG with U3039ACK1

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• Integrated fundamental frequency controlled NVNA solution.
• Passive source tuner pre-match. (Supported only Maury passive tuners)
• Passive Load tuner control (variable load) (Supported only Maury passive tuners)
• Active source control for load tuning.
• Hybrid (passive source tuner pre-match, passive load tuner pre-match and active load source control).
• Workable with CW (continuous sine wave) and pulsed RF.
• Fixed DC control, Amcad pulse system for narrow pulsed DC.

S94521B Arbitrary Load Control X-Parameters (ALC) provides passive, active or hybrid load control for extracting X-parameter models far from 50 Ohms. The application is ideal for high power transistor/ amplifier design and validation.

The new ALC application is highly integrated and interactive with the NVNA software providing setup, dc I/V selection, measurement, analysis, and model extraction. Each tab in the application guides you through the process. Adjustments can be made, based on measurement results, before selecting to extract the final X-parameter model. Built-in flexibility enables integration into user systems ranging from the very simple to very complex.

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• Measure noise figure of amplifiers, mixers, and converters up to 67 GHz (use low-noise receiver up to 50 GHz and use the standard receiver from 50 GHz to 67 GHz)
• With a single connection, obtain fast, high accuracy measurements of S-parameters, noise figure, compression, IMD, harmonics, and more
• Surpasses the accuracy provided by Y-factor-based noise-figure analyzers or spectrum analyzers
• Front panel jumpers provide convenient spot for adding a preamplifier for low gain, low noise figure devices
• Fast sweep times improve throughput in manufacturing

The S93029B noise figure application enables high-accuracy noise figure and noise-power measurements of amplifiers, frequency converters, and mixers, utilizing Keysight’s unique vector-source-correction technique that uses a source-impedance tuner to remove the effects of imperfect system-source match. This approach yields accuracy that surpasses that provided by the Y-factor method and other cold-source implementations, especially for in-fixture, on-wafer, and automated-test environments. A scalar-calibrated method is also available that offers less accuracy, but is faster and does not require an impedance tuner.

If S93029B is used on a PNA-X configured with Option 029 low-noise receiver, then it makes full use of the built-in low-noise receiver. Optionally, noise figure measurements can be made using the standard receivers for high-gain (> 60 dB), narrowband devices that might otherwise overload the low-noise receiver, or for noise figure measurements between 50 and 67 GHz on the N5247B. 

If running on a PNA, a PNA-X without Option 029 low-noise receiver, or for measurements up to 67 GHz, then the instrument’s standard receivers are used. For those cases, an external preamplifier and filter(s) is required for devices with < 30 dB of excess noise (gain plus noise figure in dB) up to 20 GHz, < 40 dB up to 50 GHz, or < 45 dB up to 67 GHz. Instruments with front panel jumpers are recommended as they provide a convenient spot for adding a preamplifier and filter for low-gain, low-noise-figure devices. 

The S93029B controls the Keysight N4690 Series E-Cal modules configured as impedance tuners for use with N522xB PNA models or N5241/42/49B PNA-X models, or a built-in tuner for N5244/45/47B PNA-X models with Option 029.

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• Keysight N1500A materials measurement software automates complex permittivity and permeability measurements
• The software supports various measurement methods: transmission line and free space, Arch reflectivity, Resonant cavity, Coaxial probe, and Parallel Plate/Inductance method
• Flexible option configuration allows you to choose the measurement methods you need
• One simple installation program and integrated method option loader switches seamlessly between the different measurement methods

Keysight N1500A materials measurement software suite works with a measurement instrument: a network analyzer, impedance analyzer, or LCR meter which measures the material’s response to RF or microwave energy, and allows you to determine the intrinsic electromagnetic properties of many dielectric and magnetic materials. The software controls the measurement instrument and calculates results. The measurement frequency range is from 20Hz to the low THz, depending on the instrument and sample holder or fixture used.

• Accurately control the phase of multiple signal sources for quadrature or differential drive, eliminating the need for hybrid couplers and baluns 
• Tune receivers to all output frequencies required to fully characterize the DUT 
• Sweep frequency with a fixed phase offset, or sweep phase or power at a fixed frequency 
• Easily measure I/Q converters/modulators, differential mixers, or harmonics of differential amplifiers
• S95089B works on multi-module configurations of M980xA PXI VNAs

The S95089B combines source-phase control of multiple internal or external sources with frequency-offset mode, enabling simplified test of I/Q modulators/converters and differential mixers, and harmonic measurements of differential amplifiers. The phase difference between sources can be fixed (for example, at 90 or 180 degrees), or swept between two specified phase values. Providing accurate control of the relative phase between sources eliminates the need for hybrid couplers and baluns to create quadrature or differential signals. After achieving the desired phase alignment, the instrument's receivers can be tuned to all frequencies needed to characterize the DUT. On an I/Q modulator for example, measurements can be made of both the desired and suppressed conversion bands, along with LO leakage, harmonics and other spurious signals. Phase sweeps can be used to determine a DUT’s phase imbalance versus frequency. Users can specify measurements with individual receivers or multiple receivers combined with a wide range of mathematical operators. Power measurements can employ match correction for increased accuracy.

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• Enables four internal pulse generators to control internal (N522xB/N524xB Option 021 and 022) and external pulse modulators
• Integrated pulse application using the wideband-detection method
• Point-in-pulse measurement with pulse width as narrow as 200 ns
• Pulse-profile measurements with 50 ns minimum timing resolution

The S93025B basic pulsed-RF measurements enables four internal pulse generators that can be used to control the internal pulse modulators (N522xB/N524xB Options 021 and 022), and it provides an integrated pulse application that uses the wideband-detection method. The pulse application provides an easy way to set up point-in-pulse measurements with pulse width as narrow as 200 ns, and pulse-profile measurements with 50 ns minimum tim¬ing resolution.

Using the built-in pulse modulators, the PNA and PNA-X are complete pulsed-RF measurement solu¬tions, eliminating the need for external test sets and pulse generators. The S93025B also controls external pulse genera¬tors and modulators, and can synchronize to external mas¬ter pulses. The N522xB/N524xB Option 021 is recommended for forward-only pulsed-RF measurements, and Options 021 and 022 are recommended for bi-directional pulsed-RF measurements. The N1966A Pulse I/O adapter is recommended if using external master pulses or external pulse modulators.

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• Provides nonlinear DUT behavior (EVM, NPR, and ACPR) under modulated stimulus conditions.
• Vector error correction and VNA calibration reduce error and provide very low residual system EVM.
• Frequency coverage up to 53 GHz.
• Coherent measurements with multiple receivers provide fast measurements.

S95070B software enables fast and accurate active device modulation distortion characterization under modulated stimulus conditions up to 53 GHz. The wide dynamic range and vector error correction of the PXI VNA results in an extremely low residual EVM from the test setup, giving you a complete picture of your device’s performance without test system interference. S95070B software measures EVM, NPR, ACPR, and decomposes nonlinear signals and linear signals through spectral correlation between the input and output spectrum, without doing demodulation. Integration with the PXI VNA’s measurement flexibility enables you to do quick modulation distortion measurements along with traditional VNA tests.

The M983xA PXIe network analyzer with hardware options 270 or 271 are highly recommended when using software S95070B (MOD). While these internal hardware options are not required in running the MOD application, without them the setup requires external components and is complex. Options 270 or 271 greatly simplify the measurements. The S95070B software also works with M981xAS PXI network analyzer with Option 491/691 and 090, or M980xA PXIe network analyzer with direct receiver access configurations and Option 090/190. Modulation distortion for frequency converters (MOD-X) requires S95083B, vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements software. S95082B, scalar mixer/converter measurement software is not sufficient to run MOD-X. S95083B is required.

• Extended number of test ports with multiple analyzers.
• Full N-port error correction.
• Standard S-parameters across all N-ports.
• Balanced S-parameter measurements.
• Compatible with M983xA and M980xA Series PXI vector network analyzers.

PXI vector network analyzers (VNA) offer the capability to extend the number of ports for your measurements by using additional modules. When multiple modules are used, they are configured for multiport operation. The S95551B adds a multiport analyzer mode that enables full multiport error correction and measurement capabilities. The instruments may be identified as one VNA by the firmware running on an external host PC. At least one VNA instrument connected to your PC must have one S95551B license to maintain N-port capabilities.

The S95551B software is compatible with M983xA and M980xA Series vector network analyzers.

This application provides a macro which enables full multiport error correction and measurement capabilities using external switch instruments such as the M9164A/B or M9165A/B PXI Solid-state Switch Matrix. The software includes an easy-to-use measurement wizard that simplifies measurement procedures and reduces the setup time of complicated multiport measurements. The VNA displays measured multiport S-parameters.
With the combination of M980xA PXIe VNAs and M916xA/B switch matrix, up to 66 ports (2 VNAs (4 ports and 6 ports M980xA), plus 4 modules of 2x16 M9164A/B) can be configured and supported. Measurement specification is supported when using the M9164B/M9165B 9 GHz switch modules.

Only 4-port ECal modules (i.e. N4431/32/33D) are supported for multiport calibration with the S95553B.

• Fast and convenient measurements with GCA's SMART Sweep.
• Highly accurate results with a guided calibration - power and mismatch correction.
• Complete amplifier and frequency converter characterization with 2-dimensional (2D) sweeps, choice of sweep frequency per power, or sweep power per frequency.
• Flexibility with a variety of compression algorithms - compression from linear gain, maximum gain, or X/Y compression.

The S95086B Gain-Compression Measurement (GCA) software provides fast and accurate input power, output power, gain, and phase at the compression point of an amplifier or frequency converter over a specified frequency and power range. With a simple setup, GCA reduces test times through an easy-to-use, fast, and accurate SMART Sweep. GCA also includes a guided calibration that corrects for absolute power levels, frequency response, and mismatch errors.