How do I upgrade my N1996A CSA Spectrum Analyzer?
Most of the N1996A CSA Spectrum Analyzer options are available for post-sale retrofit.
Measurement Personalities are application specific and may require additional hardware or accessories.
Basic hardware upgrades kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Other hardware upgrades require the instrument to be taken apart for the upgrade to be added to the instrument. Adjustments or performance verifications are then required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications. The instrument will need to be shipped to a Keysight Service Center to have the upgrade installed. Make sure to obtain a quote for the installation before bringing the instrument and upgrade kit to a Keysight Service Center to get installed.
The table below provides the necessary Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade. Performing the tests listed in the installation note guarantees the newly installed option is functioning, but a full instrument calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.
Some upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded for free from the N1996A Firmware Upgrade Center.
Some upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Web Site.
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By - Installation Time |
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0BW | Service Documentation | N1996AK-0BW | No | None | Documentation set | None | No | None | None | Not applicable |
1CM | Rackmount Kit with Handles | N1996AK-1CM or N1996-60028 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | 1CP, SCC | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
1CP | Rackmount Kit without Handles | N1996AK-1CP or N1996-60029 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | 1CM, SCC | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
271 | Spectrogram Measurements | N1996AK-271 | Yes | None | License key | No | No | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
Frequency Ranges | Only available at time of purchase | No | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
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AFM | AM/FM Tune & Listen | N1996AK-AFM | Yes | Available | License key | ≥ A.02.00 | No | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
BAT | Battery Pack (2 each) | N1996AK-BAT (includes 2) or 1420-0891 (includes 1) | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Customer - 0.0 Hrs |
BCG | External Battery Charger | N1996AK-BCG or 1950-4276 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | BAT | None | Customer - 0.0 Hrs |
HTC | Hard Transit Case | N1996AK-HTC or N1996-80013 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | 1CM, 1CP | Not applicable |
P03 | Preamplifier, 3 GHz | N1996AK-P03 | Yes | Available | License key | None | Yes1 | 503 | 506 | Customer - 2.0 Hrs |
P06 | Preamplifier, 6 GHz | N1996AK-P06 | Yes | Available | License key | None | Yes1 | 506 | 503 | Customer - 2.0 Hrs |
TG3 | Tracking Generator, 3 GHz | OBSOLETE - replaced by N8995A-SR3 | No | Available | License key | None | Yes1 | 503, N8995S | 506 | Customer - 2.0 Hrs |
TG6 | Tracking Generator, 6 GHz | OBSOLETE - replaced by N8995A-SR6 | No | Available | License key | None | Yes1 | 506, N8995S | 503 | Customer - 2.0 Hrs |
SCC | Soft Carry Case | N1996AK-SCC or N1996-80010 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | 1CM, 1CP | Not applicable |
SRK | Stimulus Response Calibration Kit | N1996AK-SRK or N1996-60022 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | TG3, TG6 | None | Customer - 0.0 Hrs |
--- | Benchtop Bottom Feet Kit | 5000-0913 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
--- | Benchtop Rear Feet Kit | N1996-60021 | No | None | Hardware | None | No | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
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Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustment Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed by - Installation Time |
N8995A | Stimulus Response Measurement Suite | OBSOLETE - replaced by N8995A-SR3 and N8995A-SR6 | No | None | License key | None | No | TG3, TG6 | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
N8995A-SR3 | Stimulus Response Measurement Suite, 3 GHz | N8995A-SR3 | No | None | License key | ≥ A.02.00 | Yes1 | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
N8995A-SR6 | Stimulus Response Measurement Suite, 6 GHz | N8995A-SR6 | No | None | License key | ≥ A.02.00 | Yes1 | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
N8996A | AM/FM Modulation Analysis Suite | N8996A-1FP | No | None | License key | ≥ A.02.00 | No | None | None | Customer - 0.5 Hrs |
1. At the time of manufacture the hardware related to this option was fully adjusted and the option performance was verified to be within its warranted specifications. Within one year of the initial calibration date of the instrument this option is fully calibrated with no further adjustment or verification testing