New VSA Provides Industry’s Fastest, Low-Level Spur Searching
Capability on the Market for Satellite Test
Highlights:
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Highest PXI VSA frequency coverage for mmWave measurement and analysis
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Superior sweep speed to reduce test time
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Excellent dynamic range for analysis of low-level signals
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today introduced a 50 GHz
frequency extension to the M9393A
PXIe performance vector signal analyzer (VSA), providing frequency
coverage previously unseen in modular instrumentation. With coverage of Ka-band
frequencies and beyond, the M9393A delivers Keysight’s proven millimeter
wave (mmWave) measurement technology in a PXI form factor for
manufacturing and design validation of modems, transponders and
sub-components for commercial and military satellite communications.
The innovative design of the M9393A offers engineers the ability to
validate the performance of Ka-band designs with continuous
frequency sweeps from 3.6 to 50 GHz (option FRX) and direct access to
800 MHz of IF bandwidth (option WB1). With displayed average noise level
(DANL) better than -155 dBm/Hz at 40 GHz and accelerated sweep speed,
the M9393A provides the fastest low-level spur searching capability on
the market. The compact, modular form factor allows for dual channel
configuration in a single chassis for increased measurement density and
time synchronous multi-channel radio frequency measurements.
“Satellite communication system designers are utilizing the 26.5 to 40
GHz Ka-band to enable high-throughput data links,” said Mario
Narduzzi, marketing manager of Keysight’s Communications Measurement
Solutions Division. “The M9393A’s 50 GHz frequency extension, wideband
IF output and industry-leading spur search capabilities provide
unmatched speed to insight for satellite communications developers.”
The M9393A’s extremely low noise floor in Ka-band, combined
with Keysight’s 89600 VSA software enables measurements of 20 GHz of
spectrum with -110 dBm DANL, in less than 10 seconds, for the fastest
measurements of low-level harmonics and spurs. This fundamental test is
not only a regulatory requirement, it is a key indicator of system
performance, and often a bottleneck in testing. In the past, this
measurement has required the test engineer to tradeoff coverage and
time, with tests taking minutes to hours. The M9393A’s frequency sweep
speed eliminates this tradeoff and allows developers to track minute
signal distortions that were previously not practical to examine.
Upgradeable capability, including frequency, analysis bandwidth, number
of channels and memory, allows engineers to quickly adapt to changing
test needs, reducing overall cost of test. The extensible modular
architecture of the M9393A allows for easy addition of the M9169E PXI-h
switchable input programmable attenuator module, recommended for low
noise, high reliability power control up to 50 GHz. The M9169E also
enables automatic routing of the M9393A’s built-in calibrator signal,
improving amplitude accuracy and uptime.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The M9393A with options FRX and WB1 are now available for order, with
prices starting at $77,000.
The M9169E is now available for order, starting at $12,000.
More information will be available at www.keysight.com/find/M9393A
and www.keysight.com/find/M9169E.
High-resolution images are available at www.keysight.com/find/M9393A_images.
About Keysight in Modular
Keysight provides unrivaled PXI and AXIe performance built on the
industry’s most accurate measurement science. Keysight helps engineers
get to first measurement faster with common measurement software and
Keysight Reference Solutions. Keysight has the industry’s largest global
network of experienced application engineers and metrology-grade
calibration centers. Additional information about Keysight's PXI and
AXIe modular test and measurement solutions is available at www.keysight.com/find/modular.
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) is a global electronic measurement
technology and market leader helping to transform its customers’
measurement experience through innovations in wireless, modular, and
software solutions. Keysight’s electronic measurement instruments,
systems, software and services are used in the design, development,
manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of electronic
equipment. The business had revenues of $2.9 billion in fiscal year
2014. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.
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