140 Keysight N9010A EXA Service Guide
RF Section Troubleshooting (RF/Microwave Analyzers)
RF Section Description
RF Section Description
Purpose
This section covers only those optional frequency ranges listed below for the
N9010A, Signal Analyzer.
— Option 503, 3.6 GHz Frequency Range
— Option 507, 7 GHz Frequency Range
— Option 513, 13.6 GHz Frequency Range
— Option 526, 26.5 GHz Frequency Range
The RF input signal can be routed through three different front end signal
paths. These various paths are switched in and out based on where the signal
analyzer center frequency is tuned.
1. Low band RF path is used when the input frequency is ≤ 3600 MHz
2. High band RF path #1 is used when the input frequency is > 3.6 GHz to
13.6 GHz
3. High band RF path #2 is used when the input frequency is > 13.6 GHz to
26.5 GHz
The RF section is designed to convert RF input signals to an intermediate
frequency (IF) that is present at the RF output of the A13 Front End assembly.
This IF depends on installed options and the IF path selected. This chapter will
assume the default operation in Spectrum Analyzer mode. Therefore, the IF will
be 322.5 MHz.
IF Path IF Mode
10 MHz (standard) 322.5 MHz Spectrum Analyzer or IQ Analyzer
25 MHz (Option B25) 322.5 MHz IQ Analyzer
40 MHz (Option B40) 250 MHz IQ Analyzer