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:
- View the installation instructions by selecting the "Available" links in the tables below for the desired upgrade option.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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508 513 526 | Frequency Range Upgrades | Refer to table | No | Not Available | Hardware, License key Note: | A.10.52 | Included in upgrade price | Not applicable | Not applicable | Service Center only | Included in upgrade price |
B25 | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 10 MHz to 25 MHz | N9020AK-B25 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | No | None | None | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
B402 Important Analysis BW Upgrade | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 10 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option DP2 and/or MPB) | N9020AK-B40 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | DP2 and/or MPB | None | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 25 MHz to 40 MHz, (analyzers with option DP2 and/or MPB) | N9020AK-BU1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | DP2 and/or MPB | B40 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=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-HL4 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | 508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233 | B40, DP2, MPB, 503 | Service Center Recommended | Install=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-HL8 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.53 | Yes | 503 and Serial Prefix < MY/SG/US5233 | B40, DP2, MPB, 508, 513, 526 | Service Center Recommended | Install=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-HL9 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | 503 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233 | B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended | Install=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-HLA | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | 508 or 513 or 526 and Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233 | B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended | Install=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/US5233 | N9020AK-HLB | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | B40 | B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=5.5 Hrs |
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, HW and License, 40 MHz to 85 MHz, Serial Prefix ≥ MY/SG/US5233 | N9020AK-HLC | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | B40 | B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA | Service Center Recommended | Install=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-HLD | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | 503 | B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA | Service Center Recommended | Install=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-HLE | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | Yes | 508 or 513 or 526 | B40, B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y, BBA, MPB | Service Center Recommended | Install=4.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=9.0 Hrs | |
B1A Important Analysis BW Upgrade | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to 125 MHz | N9020AK-BU4 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.01 | No | B85 | B1A, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
B1X Important Analysis BW Upgrade | Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 85 MHz to 160 MHz | N9020AK-BU5 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.01 | No | B85 | B1A, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Analysis Bandwidth Upgrade, 125 MHz to 160 MHz | N9020AK-BU6 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.01 | No | B1A | B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |
BBA3 | Analog I/Q Baseband Inputs | N9020AK-BBA | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.01.64 | Yes | Serial Prefix Required when placing the order5 | B85, B1A, B1X, B1Y | Service Center Recommended | Install=3.75 Hrs |
CR3 | Connector Rear, 2nd IF Output | N9020AK-CR3 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | Any one of CRP, B40, MPB, or DP2 | None | Advanced User6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Outputs | N9020AK-HL3 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | None | B40, DP2, MPB (Otherwise see CR3 and CRP) | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs | |
CRP | Connector Rear, Arbitrary IF Output | Refer to FAQ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Connector Rear, 2nd I.F. and Arbitrary I.F. Output | N9020AK-HL3 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.10.05 (Supports N9020-60172 Front End Controller) | Yes | None | B40, DP2, MPB (Otherwise see CR3 and CRP) | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs | |
DP2 | Digital Processor with 2 GB Capture Memory | Only available with original instrument purchase | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | A.07.00 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
EA3 | Electronic Attenuator, 3.6 GHz | N9020AK-EA3 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
EDP | Enhanced Display Package | N9020AK-EDP | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
EMC | Basic EMC Functionality | N9020AK-EMC | Yes | Available | License Key | A.02.06 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
ESC | External Source Control Feature | N9020AK-ESC | Available | License Key | A.06.05 | No | None | None | User | Install=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-EXM | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.14.03 | Yes | None | Serial Prefixes < MY/SG/US5233 and >= MY/SG/US5328 but < MY/SG/US5606 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs |
External Mixing, Serial Prefix >=MY/SG/US5328 to < MY/SG/US5606 | N9020AK-HL6 | No | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.14.03 | Yes | None | Serial Prefixes <= MY/SG/US5233 and >= MY/SG/US5606 | Service Center Recommended | Install=2.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=8.0 Hrs | |
FP2 | Fast Power, up to 40 MHz Bandwidth | N9020AK-FP2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.03 | No | B40 or B1X or B1A or B85 | B25 or Std. 10 MHz analysis BW | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
FS1 | Fast Sweep Capability Improvements | N9020AK-R2C | Yes | Available | License Key | A.13.06 | No | B40 or DP2 or MPB | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
FS2 | Enhanced Fast Sweep Speed | N9020AK-FS2 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.18.24 | No | Windows 7 and DP2 | Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
HDD | No Longer Available, replaced by option SSD (see below) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MPB | MPB Microwave Preselector Bypass (Requires B40 and/or DP2) | N9020AK-MPB | No | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | Yes | DP2 and/or B40 must be currently installed | 503 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=2.5 Hrs |
MS1 | 2GB SDRAM for Single-Core Processor | N9020AK-MS1 or N9020-60032 | No | Available | Hardware | None | No | Serial Prefix < MY4738, SG4738, US4736 | PC2 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
MTP | Upgrade to multi-touch user interface; includes PC6 CPU; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5233 | No longer available | No | Available | Hardware, License key | N.A | No | Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5233 | PC6 | No longer available | "Install=2.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs" |
MTU | Upgrade to multi-touch user interface when PC6 is currently installed; serial prefix >= MY/SG/US5233 | No longer available | No | Available | Hardware, License key | N.A | No | N9020A-PC6 and Serial Prefix >= MY/SG/US5233 | PC1, PC2, or PC4 | No longer available | "Install=2.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify = 7.0 Hrs" |
NFE | Noise Floor Extension | N9020AK-NFE | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.07 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
P03 | Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 3.6 GHz | N9020AK-P03 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | P08, P13, P26 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P08 | Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 8.4 GHz | N9020AK-P08 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | P13, P26, 503 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P13 | Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 13.6 GHz | N9020AK-P13 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | P26, 503, 508 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
P26 | Preamplifier - 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz | N9020AK-P26 | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | 503, 508, 513 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
PC6 | Quad-Core High Performance Processor & Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.16.04 | No4 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
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PC6S | N9094AK-PS6 and N9094AK-W10 (order under N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware | A.25.08 Firmware pre-installed on SSD | No See Install Note link | None SSD includes Win 10 | Windows 7 | Service Center Recommended | Install=1.0 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |
PFR | Precision Frequency Reference | N9020AK-PFR | Yes | Available | License Key | None | Yes | None | None | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
R2C | Revision to Current, Core Instrument Software Enhancements | Information on what R2C provides | Yes | Available | License Key | A.04.25 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
RBE | Resolution Bandwidth Extended | N9020AK-RBE | Yes | License Key | A.19.25 | No | Options B85, B1A, or B1X | Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |
RT1 | Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth -Basic Detection | N9020AK-RT1 | Yes | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | No |
| RT2 | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
RT2 | Real Time Spectrum Analyzer up to 160 MHz Bandwidth -Optimum Detection | N9020AK-RT2 | Yes | Available | Hardware, License Key | A.13.01 | No |
| None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
RTR | Real-time spectrum recorder and analyzer application example (includes MATLAB software) | N9020AK-RTR | Yes | Refer to Entitlement Certificate | Entitlement Certificate with instructions to download example | A.13.01 | No | RT1 or RT2 | None | Note: Requires end user register their MATLAB® License | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SF1 | Security Feature, Exclude Launching Programs | N9020AK-SF1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.12.09 | No | None | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SF2 | Security Feature, Prohibit Saving Results | N9020AK-SF2 | No | Available | License Key | A.14.04 | No | Windows® 7 Operating System | None | User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
SSD | Windows Embedded Standard 10 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software | A.20.15 | No4 | PC6 | PC2, PC4 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.12.00 | No4 | PC4 | PC1, PC2 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs | |
Windows XP For Embedded Systems Solid State Drive | Windows XP No Longer Available | No | Available | Hardware, Software | None | No4 | PC2 or PC4 | PC1 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |
SU13 | Upgrade Baseband Bandwidth from 25 MHz to 40 MHz | N9020AK-SU1 | Yes | Available | License Key | A.01.64 | No | BBA, B25 | S40 | Service Center Recommended6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
TDS | Time Domain Scan | N9020AK-TDS | Yes | Available | License Key | A.14.54 | No |
| Windows XP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs. Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs. |
W10 | Windows 10 Solid State Drive & Dual Core High Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC6 & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | None | No2 | None | PC6 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs |
Windows 10 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W10 (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, | None | No2 | PC6 | PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, PC5, PC7 | Advanced User | Install=1.0 Hr Adjust & Verify=0.0 Hrs | |
W7X | Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive & Dual-Core High Performance Processor | N9094AK-PC4 & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.12.00 | No4 | None | None | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs |
Windows Embedded Standard 7 Solid State Drive | N9094AK-SSD & N9094AK-W7X (Under the N9020AK) | No | Available | Hardware, Software, License Key | A.12.00 | No4 | PC4 | PC1 or PC2 | Advanced User | Install=0.5 Hrs Adjust & Verify=0.5 Hrs | |
YAS | Y-Axis Output | N9020AK-YAS | Yes | Available | License Key | A.07.00 | No | None | None | Advanced User6 | Install=0.5 Hrs |
- 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
- Information regarding baseband bandwidth options and RF bandwidth can be found here
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required1 | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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1CM | Rackmount Kit (Rack Flanges Only) | N9020AK-1CM or 1CM013A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | PRC, 1CN, 1CP | User | Install=2.0 Hrs |
1CN | Front Handle Kit (Handles Only) | N9020AK-1CN or 1CN003A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | PRC, 1CM, 1CP | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CP | Rackmount Kit w/ Handles | N9020AK-1CP or 1CP005A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | PRC, 1CM, 1CN | User | Install=0.5 Hrs |
1CR | Rack Slide Kit (Rack Slides Only) | N9020AK-1CR or E4406-60115 | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | PRC | User | Install=1.0 Hrs |
DVR | USB DVD-ROM/CD-R/RW Drive | N9020AK-DVR | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
HTC | Hard Transit Case | N9020AK-HTC or E4410-80120 | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
KYB | USB Keyboard | N9020AK-KYB | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MLP | Minimum Loss Pad, 50 to 75 Ohms | N9020AK-MLP or 0955-1020 | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
MSE | USB Mouse | N9020AK-MSE or 0960-2670 | No | None | Hardware | None | None | None | None | Not applicable | Not applicable |
PRC | Portable Configuration | N9020AK-PRC or N9020-60010 | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM, 1CN, 1CP, 1CR | User | Install=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