N9321C/N9322C/N9323C/N9324C Basic Spectrum Analyzer (BSA)

Configuration Guides

Configure your Keysight N932xC Basic Spectrum Analyzer (BSA)

 

This configuration guide contains information to help you configure your N9321C, N9322C, N9323C and N9324C Basic Spectrum Analyzer (BSA) to meet your requirements. Ordering optional capabilities at time of purchase provides the lowest overall cost.

 

Ordering Information

 

This step-by-step process will help you determine which option numbers to specify when ordering your Keysight N932xC BSA.

 

Step 1. Select base model

 

Description

Model number

Additional information

Basic spectrum analyzer  9 kHz to 4 GHz

N9321C

Accessories supplied as standard with each analyzer: USB cable, N-BNC adapter, BNC cable and power cord.

Basic spectrum analyzer  9 kHz to 7 GHz

N9322C

Basic spectrum analyzer  1 MHz to 13.6 GHz

N9323C

Basic spectrum analyzer  1 MHz to 20 GHz

N9324C

 

 

Step 2. Add a preamplifier

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Preamplifier, 4 GHz

N9321C-P04

For N9321C

Preamplifier, 7 GHz

N9322C-P07

For N9322C

Preamplifier, 13.6 GHz

N9323C-P13

For N9323C

Preamplifier, 20 GHz

N9324C-P20

For N9324C

 

 

Step 3. Add a tracking generator

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Tracking generator, 4 GHz

N9321C-TG4

Provides transmission measurement of RF devices. Output level from –20 dBm to 0 dBm, in 1 dB steps.

Tracking generator, 7 GHz

N9322C-TG7

Tracking generator, 7 GHz

N9323C-TG7

Tracking generator, 7 GHz

N9324C-TG7

 

 

Step 4. Add reflection measurement capability

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Reflection measurement (requires Option TG7)

N9321C-RM4

•    Only available on N9321C and N9322C.

•    Provides reflection measurements including return loss, VSWR, insertion loss, and distanceto-fault.

•    Requires the tracking generator module  (Option TG4/TG7).

•    Recommended accessories include N9311X-

 

 

N9322C-RM7

201 precision mechanical calibrator (3-in-1

OSL) and N9311X-586 phase stable cable N(m) to N(f).

 

 

 

 

Step 5. Add precision frequency reference

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Precision frequency reference

N932xC-PFR

•    Reduces frequency drift for more accurate measurements; aging rate: ± 1 x 10-7/year.

•    Orderable only with initial purchase of the N932xC base model.

 

Step 6. Add baseband input capability

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Baseband input

N9321C-BB1

•    Only available on N9321C and N9322C.

•    Optimizes DANL 1 and phase noise performance in the low frequency band for xDSL and AM/FM IBOC 2 measurements.

N9322C-BB1

 

 

Description

Option number

Additional information

Time-gated spectrum analysis

N932xC-TMG

Measures any one of several signals separated in time or excludes periodic interfering signals.

Signal monitor with spectrogram record and playback

N932xC-MNT

Adds spectrogram view, record, and playback for spectrum monitoring.

Channel scanner

N932xC-SCN

Provides channel power measurement of multiple channels, max. 20 channels.

Task planner

N932xC-TPN

Implements customized test task that includes 20 consecutive instrument setups. Improves test efficiency for repetitive tasks. Find more information at www.keysight.com/find/taskplanner

EMI filters and quasi-peak detector

N932xC-EMC

Provides CISPR compliant resolution bandwidth (200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz and 1 MHz) and quasipeak detector for basic EMI precompliance test.

AM and FM demodulation analysis

N932xC-AMA

Provides modulation metrics of an AM or FM signal: carrier power, modulation rate, AM depth, frequency deviation, SINAD 3, and carrier frequency offset.

ASK and FSK demodulation analysis

N932xC-DMA

Provides modulation metrics of an ASK or FSK signal: carrier power, ASK error, depth, and index, FSK deviation, FSK error, magnitude error, and carrier frequency offset.