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Signal Analyzers X-Series

Table of Contents
Make an Inspired Connection ....................................................................................................................... 3

Design, test and deliver your next breakthrough with the X-Series .............................................................. 4

X-Series Software vs X-Series Signal Analyzer............................................................................................ 5

Create Solutions That Get You There Faster ............................................................................................... 6

Explore virtually every facet of today’s most complex signals ...................................................................... 7

UXA X-Series Signal Analyzer ...................................................................................................................... 9

Summary of UXA Specifications ................................................................................................................. 10

PXA X-Series Signal Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 11

Summary of Key PXA Specifications .......................................................................................................... 13

MXA X-Series Signal Analyzer ................................................................................................................... 14

Summary of Key MXA Specifications ......................................................................................................... 15

Summary of Key EXA Specifications .......................................................................................................... 17

CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 18

Summary of Key CXA Specifications .......................................................................................................... 19

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Make an Inspired Connection
Engineering is all about connecting ideas and solving problems. This experience drives the X-Series
signal analyzers: they are the benchmark for accessible performance that puts you closer to the answer
by easily linking cause and effect.

Across the full spectrum—from CXA to UXA—you’ll find the tools you need to design, test and deliver
your next breakthrough. Reach for the X-Series and make an inspired connection.

Deliver better results with a common multi-touch

interface
With the X-Series, you can perform most operations in two steps or less using the streamlined, multi-
touch user interface. To ensure measurement integrity and repeatable results, we use the same proven
algorithms in every X-Series signal analyzer.

To protect your engineering investment, we’ve implemented 100-percent code compatibility across the
family, enabling you to leverage test-system software from R&D to design verification to manufacturing.

See and understand device performance with

measurement applications and software
Easily meet specific needs by mixing and matching our analyzers, measurement applications and
software. The PathWave X-Series Applications are proven, ready-to-use measurements that capture
measurement expertise and deliver repeatable results.

Our industry-leading software supports more than 75 signal standards and modulation types, helping
accelerate your designs and ensuring that you can measure your signal.

Evolve with easily upgradeable instruments

It starts with an optimal combination of price and performance for whichever technology you’re pursuing.
Later, it’s an easy upgrade to new applications and technologies using downloadable PathWave X-Series
Applications and instrument options with no downtime via license-key upgrades. Extend longevity to keep
your test assets current.

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Design, test and deliver your next breakthrough
with the X-Series
The five models span a range of price and performance that enables you to configure and optimize the
best tool for your needs.

N9042B N9040B/ N9032B N9030B N9020B/ N9010B N9000B

UXA 41B UXA PXA PXA 21B MXA EXA CXA
Maximum Frequency 110 GHz 110 GHz 26.5 GHz 50 GHz 50 GHz 44 GHz 26.5 GHz
Maximum Internal Analysis N9020B: 160 MHz
4 GHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 510 MHz 40 MHz 25 MHz
Bandwidth N9021B: 510 MHz

PowerSuite       
2 dB Step Attenuator       
Precision Frequency
Reference       
Noise Floor Extension      
Fast Sweep     1 
External Mixing      
Microwave Preselector
Bypass      
Fast Power     
Real-time Spectrum Analysis   
Low Noise Path    
Full Bypass Path    
BBIQ  
(N9020B only)

Tracking Generator 
1. N9020B requires B40 or above
 Standard Feature
 Optional Capability

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 X-Series Software vs X-Series Signal Analyzer
Below is a list of X-Series software products with its supported X-series signal analyzers.

UXA UXA UXA PXA PXA MXA MXA EXA CXA

Application description Model4 N9042B N9041B N9040B N9032B N9030B N9021B N9020B N9010B N9000B
Core SW (Sweep SA, IQA, N9042SA N9041SA N9040SA N9032SA N9030SA N9021SA N9020SA N90410S
N9060ES1E3 Included
SCPI Recorder, etc.) 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E 2E A2E
PowerSuite (CHP, SEM, ACP,
N90EMPSMB         
CCDF, etc.)
Software-based IQ bandwidth
N90EMBWSB5  
expansion (Band Stitching)

EMI N/E/W6141EM0E N N N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Remote language compatibility N/E9061EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E

SCPI language compatibility N/E/W9062EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

General purpose

Analog demodulation N/E/W9063EM0E N N 2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

VMA vector modulation
N/E/W9054EM0E N N N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W
analysis
VMA custom OFDM N/E/W9054EM1E N N N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Power Amplifier N/E9055EM0E N N2 N N N N/E

Channel Quality/ Group Delay N/E9056EM0E N N N N N/E N/E

Pulse analysis N/E/W9067EM0E N2 N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Phase noise N/E/W9068EM0E N N N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Noise figure N/E/W9069EM0E N N 2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Measuring receiver application N9091EM0E N

Avionics N9092EM0E N

5G NR N/E9085EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E

LTE and LTE-Advanced FDD N/E/W9080EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

NB-IoT/eMTC N/E/W9080EM3E N N 2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

LTE, LTE-Advanced TDD N/E/W9082EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Cellular communication

LTE V2X N/E/W9080EM4E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

Multi-standard radio N/E9083EM0E N2 N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

GSM/EDGE/Evo N/E/W9071EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

cdma (TM) N/E/W9072EM0E1 N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

W-CDMA/HSPA+ N/E/W9073EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

1xEV-DO N/E/W9076EM0E1 N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

TD-CDMA/HSPA+ N/E/W9079EM0E1 N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

WLAN - 802.11a/b/
N/E/W9077EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W
Wireless connectivity

g/j/p/n/af/ah
WLAN 802.11ac/ax N/E9077EM1E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E

WLAN 802.11be N/E9077EM2E N N2 N N N N/E N/E

Bluetooth™ N/E/W9081EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W

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 UXA UXA UXA PXA PXA MXA MXA EXA CXA
Application description Model4 N9042B N9041B N9040B N9032B N9030B N9021B N9020B N9010B N9000B
Qualcomm Bluetooth High-
N/E/W9081SP1E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W
Speed Link
Short range communication
N/E/W9084EM0E N N2 N N N N/E N/E N/E N/E/W
and IoT

1. This multi-touch measurement application only supports SCPI command only as remote control
2. Currently this measurement application has only been qualified for N9041B Input 1 Port
3. Keysight launch Signal Analyzer Core SW with XA2023 (XA33) release. It will redeem the license as N9060ES1E as date coded
version. You need keep the Core SW license subscribed to get the latest new features like SCPI recorder function.
4. Keysight launch tiered X-app models with N-models for UXA/PXA/PXE, E-models for MXA/EXA/MXE, and W-models for CXA. The
higher tiered application models can run at the lower platforms, which means N-models can run on all platforms, E-models can run
on MXA/EXA/MXE and CXA, and W-models can only run on CXA.
5. This option is only supported with R20 or above analysis bandwidth working with 5G NR and VMA measurement applications.

N means X-apps NxxxxEMxE models; E means X-app ExxxxEMxE models; W means WxxxxEMxE models

Create Solutions That Get You There Faster

Whether you’re assessing transmitters, troubleshooting receivers or analyzing over-the-air signals, the
flexibility of X-Series hardware and software lets you create the optimum solution. Our signal analyzers
are the foundation, built on Keysight measurement science and measurement integrity. Tight integration
with PathWave X-Series Applications and software puts advanced analysis and fresh insights at your
fingertips.

See and understand more with applications

The PathWave X-Series Applications are proven, ready-to-use measurements for signal analysis.
Capturing measurement expertise and delivering repeatable results, the applications let you see and
understand the performance of your devices and designs:

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• Get essential measurements and troubleshooting views that simplify complex operations
• Utilize applications that range from parametric to standards-compliant wireless measurements
• Phase noise, noise figure, pulse analysis, analog/digital demodulation
• 5G NR, LTE/LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA, and more
• Believe cross-platform results from applications that use the same algorithms in every X-Series
model
• Choose from multiple types of licenses including node-locked, transportable, floating, or enterprise

PathWave X-Series Applications allow you to see and understand the performance of your devices and designs.
Convenient drop-down windows enable you to quickly configure a 5G NR transmitter measurement, including
256QAM demodulation.

Explore virtually every facet of today’s most

complex signals
The 89600 PathWave VSA software is a comprehensive set of tools for demodulation and vector signal
analysis. These tools enable you to explore virtually every facet of a signal and optimize your most
advanced designs. With support for more than 75 signal standards and modulation types, the 89600
PathWave VSA lets you measure your signal:

• Quantify spectral performance with high-resolution, FFT-based measurements

• Analyze time-domain signals using timing features, CCDF, and more
• Characterize today’s most advanced modulation schemes with rich marker functions and views such
as constellation, EVM and decoded bits
• Quickly confirm signal problems with the ability to display multiple simultaneous views
• Capture and review short-lived signal events with multi-domain digital persistence and cumulative-
history traces
To help you pinpoint the root cause of signal problems, the 89600 PathWave VSA also provides
capture/playback capabilities that enable detailed post-processing analysis with advanced triggering and
post-capture tune-and-zoom.

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Perform pulse measurements and obtain complete Use 89600 PathWave VSA software to gain deeper
results including power, time, frequency, phase and insights of DOCSIS 3.1 downstream signals through
modulation with the PathWave X-Series Application. MER/BER summaries, PLC decoding information, and
peak MER traces on the constellation, subcarrier and
symbol domains.

Download your next insight

Keysight software is downloadable expertise. From first simulation through first customer
shipment, we deliver the tools your team needs to accelerate from data to information to
actionable insight. Start with a 30-day free trial.

www.keysight.com/find/X-Series_trial OR www.keysight.com/find/89600vsa

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UXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
Maximize the performance of your most
sophisticated designs
The UXA is the flagship of our X-Series signal analyzers, delivering wide-open performance and deeper
views of elusive and wideband signals. With its 14.1-inch screen, the UXA enables you to see more and
take your design farther.

The ultimate performance of the UXA lets you characterize today’s most challenging signals—fast-
hopping, wideband, transient—in 5G, 802.11ax/ay, satellite, radar, EW, and more. You’ll be able to fully
understand the purity of your design with industry-leading phase noise and wide spurious-free
dynamic range.

• Push the envelope in current- and next generation radar and EW systems
• Analyze bandwidth-hungry emerging standards such as 5G, satellite communications, and radar
• Diagnose subtle design issues in LOs and frequency synthesizers

Wide-open
performance to take
your designs farther

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Summary of UXA Specifications
Frequency Range Minimum: Maximum:
2 Hz N9040B: 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 44, or 50 GHz
N9041B: 90 or 110 GHz
(Up to 1.1 THz with external mixing)
N9042B: 26.5, 44, 50 GHz

Analysis Bandwidth N9040B/41B: 25 MHz (standard), 40, 255, 510 MHz, and 1 GHz
N9042B: 1, 1.5, 2, 4 GHz

Displayed Average Noise Level -174 dBm at 2 GHz with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension turned on
(DANL)

Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) +23 dBm at 2 GHz

Distortion

Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) -136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -126 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz

Amplitude Accuracy ±0.16 dB

Spurious-free Dynamic Range -78 dBc nominal over 510 MHz bandwidth
(SFDR)

Real-time Bandwidth N9040B: Up to 510 MHz

N9041B: Up to 255 MHz

Probability of Intercept (POI) Minimal signal duration of 3.51 µs for 100% POI and full amplitude
accuracy

Real-time spectrum analysis bandwidth up to 255 or Gain maximum insight with the ability to view multiple
510 MHz. screens simultaneously on the UXA’s 14.1-inch multi-
touch display.

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PXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
Accelerate innovation insight with benchmark
performance in signal analysis
The PXA is the benchmark for performance that accelerates innovation in demanding applications. With
measurement options that range from excellent to exceptional, the PXA puts you in the lead. The new
N9032B PXA, offers superior performance in a compact design, while speeding the measurements up to
40% faster.

Analyze the latest signals with up to 2 GHz analysis bandwidth and better than 78 dB SFDR and reveal
previously hidden signals with Noise Floor Extension (NFE). To see your device’s true behavior, get
industry-leading phase noise performance by adding the Keysight-proprietary DDS-based LO.

Accelerate innovation in your most demanding applications

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• Scale performance by tailoring instrument options to meet your needs and maximize value
• Record, analyze and simulate real-world scenarios with gap-free streaming up to 255 MHz
• Meet stringent data security requirements with a removable solid-state drive and other optional
features
• Validate challenging wideband OFDM signals with 2 GHz analysis bandwidth and DDS LO for
exceptional phase noise
• Simplify migration with a highly code-compatible, form/fit/function replacement for legacy spectrum
analyzers
• Get faster time to actionable insight, with the new powerful CPU, that speeds measurements up to
40% faster
• Maintain and increase performance in integrated systems, with the 4U-high form factor design in the
new N9032B PXA

Develop and deliver

new wireless devices

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Summary of Key PXA Specifications
Frequency Range Minimum: Maximum:
2 Hz N9030B: 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 44, and 50 GHz (Up
to 1.1 THz with external mixing)
N9032B: 8.4, 13.6, and 26.5 GHz
(Up to 1.1 THz with external mixing)

Analysis Bandwidth N9030B: 25 (standard), 40, 85, 160, 255, and 510 MHz
N9032B: 1, 1.5, and 2 GHz

Displayed Average Noise Level -174 dBm at 2 GHz with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension on
(DANL)

Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) +23 dBm at 2 GHz

Distortion

Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) -136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -124 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz

Amplitude Accuracy ±0.19 dB

Spurious-free Dynamic Range -78 dBc nominal over 510 MHz bandwidth
(SFDR)

Real-time Bandwidth N9030B: Up to 510 MHz

Probability of Intercept (POI) Minimal signal duration of 3.51 μs for 100% POI and full amplitude
accuracy

Get exceptional phase noise performance with optional Accurately measure low-level signals to reduce
direct digital synthesis local oscillator (DDS LO). measurement noise by up to 10 dB with Noise Floor
Extension (NFE).

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MXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
Drive forward in wireless with wider bandwidth and real-
time analysis
The MXA is the optimum choice as you take new-generation wireless devices to market. It has the
flexibility to quickly adapt to evolving test requirements, today and tomorrow.

In R&D, characterize signals from virtually any wireless device quickly and confidently with up-to-date
parametric or RF functional tests. To shorten design verification test times, the intuitive multi-touch
interface minimizes measurement complexity, even when working with cutting-edge devices. In 5G
manufacturing, the MXA helps you increase throughput and yield while minimizing costs with the fastest,
most accurate signal and spectrum measurements in a midrange benchtop analyzer.

• Measure with greater confidence using best-in-class phase noise performance

• Use one instrument to analyze signals in baseband and RF subassemblies
• Get more complete signal characterization by capturing longer I/Q samples
• Test multi-channel base-station power amplifiers
• Accurately analyze complex signals such as 5G NR with EVM as low as 1% (–40 dB)

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Summary of Key MXA Specifications
Frequency Range Minimum: Maximum:
10 Hz N9020B: 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 32, 44, 50 GHz,
mixers to 1.1 THz
N9021B: 8.4, 13.6, 26.5,32, 44, 50 GHz, mixers to
1.1 THz

Analysis Bandwidth N9020B: 25 (standard), 40, 85, 125, and 160 MHz
N9021B: 255 or 510 MHz

Displayed Average Noise Level -172 dBm at 2 GHz with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension on
(DANL)

Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) N9020B: +21 dBm at 2 GHz

Distortion N9021B: +21 dB

Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) N9020B: -114 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -108 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz
N9021B: -129 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -120 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz

Amplitude Accuracy N9020B: ±0.23 dB

N9021B: ±0.41 dB

W-CDMA ACP Dynamic Range 73 dBc (78 dBc with noise correction on)

Spurious-free Dynamic Range N9020B: -72 dBc (nominal) over 160 MHz bandwidth
(SFDR) N9021B: -75 dBc (nominal) over 510 MHz bandwidth

Real-time Bandwidth N9020B: Up to 160 MHz

N9021B: Up to 510 MHz

Probability of Intercept (POI) Minimal signal duration of 3.51 μs for 100% POI and full amplitude
accuracy

Debug transmitter designs for elusive transients with Perform advanced demodulation analysis of the latest
real-time spectrum analysis. standards and formats.

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Enhance signal analysis with premium capabilities at a
cost-effective price
The EXA is your first, best choice when you need maximum value in signal analysis up to millimeter-wave
frequencies. It helps you find the answer faster, whether you’re seeking tighter design margins or shorter
test times.

With the EXA, you can save test time in your spurious response measurements with the fast sweep
capability. To optimize mixer levels and maximize achievable dynamic range, the EXA is available with
either a 2 dB/step mechanical attenuator (all frequency bands) or a 1 dB/step electronic attenuator (up to
3.6 GHz).

Cost-effective signal
analysis up to
millimeter-wave
frequencies

• Maximize speed, efficiency, throughput and value in signal analysis

• Enhance test margins and reduce error budgets with excellent performance
• Address multiple test needs with a variety of general-purpose measurement applications and
frequency coverage
• Meet present and future test needs with upgradeable capabilities
• Increase system uptime with standard two-year calibration cycle

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Summary of Key EXA Specifications
Frequency Range Minimum: Maximum:
10 Hz 3.6, 7, 13.6, 26.5, 32 or 44 GHz (Up to 1.1 THz
with external mixing)

Analysis Bandwidth 25 (standard) and 40 MHz

Displayed Average Noise Level -172 dBm at 2 GHz with preamplifier and Noise Floor Extension on
(DANL)

Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) +19 dBm at 2 GHz

Distortion

Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) -109 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz; -102 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz

Amplitude Accuracy ±0.27 dB

W-CDMA ACP Dynamic Range 68 dBc (73 dBc with noise correction on)

Achieve the optimal balance of price and performance Accurately characterize signals close to the noise floor
with general-purpose measurements and enhanced without compromising sweep speed.
phase noise.

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CXA X-Series Signal Analyzer
Master the essentials of signal characterization
The CXA is today’s leading low-cost tool for essential signal characterization. Its capabilities provide a
solid foundation for cost-effective testing in general-purpose and educational applications.

Address your versatile needs - Cost-reduction, throughput, and more

As with all X-Series signal analyzers, PowerSuite provides one-touch measurements of channel power,
adjacent channel power (ACP), occupied bandwidth (OBW), and more. The built-in tracking generator
enables cost-effective stimulus/response measurements using a single instrument. For added flexibility,
you can quickly and easily reconfigure the CXA with measurement applications that fit changing testing
requirements through license-key upgrades.

• Adds dependable signal analysis to manual and automated manufacturing test systems
• Leverage test-system software written for any X-Series signal analyzer
• Perform essential measurements such as spur searches and distortion analysis
• Accelerate product development and design enhancement while staying within budget
• Enhance theory with practical skills in classrooms and teaching labs

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Summary of Key CXA Specifications
Frequency Range Minimum: Maximum:
9 kHz 3.0, 7.5, 13.6 and 26.5 GHz

Analysis Bandwidth 10 (standard) and 25 MHz

Displayed Average Noise Level -163 dBm at 2 GHz with preamplifier on

(DANL)

Third-order Intermodulation (TOI) +17 dBm at 2 GHz

Distortion

Phase Noise (10 kHz offset) -110 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz

Amplitude Accuracy ±0.5 dB

W-CDMA ACP Dynamic Range 66 dBc (73 dBc with noise correction on)

Simplify complex tasks using limit lines and built-in Perform essential signal characterization on signals with
distortion analysis measurements. built-in markers and trace functions.

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2022, Published in USA, August 23, 2022, 5992-1316EN