🔸 Overview
The Keysight N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer is a powerful mid-range signal analysis device from Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent). The N9020A delivers flexibility, performance, and processing speed suitable for various environments, including R&D, manufacturing testing, and modern wireless system validation.
It supports traditional spectrum analysis, digital signal analysis, complex modulation signals, 5G, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and specialized applications such as radar, satellite, and defense.
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🔸 Key Applications
📡 RF Signal Analysis: LTE, 5G NR, WiFi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, LoRa, ZigBee.
🛡️ Radar & Military: Pulse radar signal measurement, real-time spectrum analysis.
🛰️ Satellite, Mobile Communications, IoT.
🧪 R&D & Standard Verification: Precise RF/spectrum testing.
🏭 Wireless Device Manufacturing: Fast and accurate frequency, bandwidth, and EVM parameter testing.
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🔸 Key Features
✅ Frequency Range: 10 Hz – 3.6/8.4/13.6/26.5/44/50 GHz (configurable).
✅ Digital Signal Analysis Bandwidth: Up to 160 MHz, ideal for 5G.
✅ Ultra-High Sensitivity: Accurate analysis of weak signals.
✅ Flexible Measurement Modes: FFT, SA, ACPR, OBW, CCDF, EVM…
✅ Digital Modulation Analysis: QAM, PSK, FSK, OFDM…
✅ Real-Time Spectrum Analysis (RTSA): Detects transient signals and interference.
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🔸 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value/Configuration |
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| Frequency Range | 10 Hz – 3.6/8.4/13.6/26.5/44/50 GHz |
| Digital Signal Analysis BW | 25, 40, 85, 125, 160 MHz (optional) |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±0.05 ppm (with OCXO option) |
| Spectrum Analysis Sensitivity | -152 dBm/Hz (typ.) |
| Dynamic Range | >75 dB |
| RBW Resolution | 1 Hz – 8 MHz |
| Control Interfaces | LAN, GPIB, USB |
| Display | 10.4” TFT Color, high resolution |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded, easy software integration |
| Software Options | 89600 VSA, LTE, 5G NR, WLAN, Bluetooth… |
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🔸 Software & Integration
The N9020A is compatible with Keysight 89600 VSA Software, enabling deep modulation analysis, signal error detection, and measurements of EVM, IQ, Spectral Mask, etc. Supports automated control via SCPI, LabVIEW, and Python.
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🔸 Key Advantages
⚡ Fast measurement speed, high accuracy, optimized for R&D & production lines.
🌐 Broad technology support: Compatible with modern wireless trends (5G, WiFi 7…).
🧠 Flexible expansion options, adaptable to different budgets.
🛠️ Maintenance & calibration services compliant with ISO 17025.
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🔸 Ideal Users
📶 Electronics & telecom R&D labs.
🛡️ Defense, radar, and satellite industries.
🏭 Wireless device, handheld device, and IoT manufacturers.
🧪 Telecom signal quality testing & evaluation labs.
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🔸 Conclusion
The Keysight N9020A Spectrum & Signal Analyzer is an essential tool for RF engineers and test specialists in modern production and research environments. With high performance, versatile features, and international standard compliance, it meets the most stringent frequency and accuracy testing requirements.
