Keysight N9000A User Manual

X-Series
Programmers’
Guide
Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers
This manual provides documentation for the following analyzers:
PXA Signal Analyzer N9030A MXA Signal Analyzer N9020A
EXA Signal Analyzer N9010A CXA Signal Analyzer N9000A
MXE EMI Receiver N9038A
Notice: This document contains references to Agilent.
Please note that Agilent’s Test and Measurement business
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Keysight N9000A Specifications

General

Analysis Bandwidth	10 MHz
DANL (Displayed Average Noise Level)	-164 dBm (typical, 1 Hz RBW, preamp on)
TOI (Third Order Intercept)	+15 dBm (typical)
Display	10.4 inch color LCD
Amplitude Range	+30 dBm DANL to +30 dBm
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)	-164 dBm (typical, 1 Hz RBW, preamp on)
Interface	LAN, USB, GPIB (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	16.8 in

Summary

Introduction to Programming X-Series Applications

X-Series Programming Options

Details various programming tools, languages, and driver technologies for X-Series instruments.

Hardware & Driver Architecture

Covers connection formats, IVI drivers, and VISA driver options.

Keysight VEE Pro

Introduces Keysight VEE Pro as a graphical environment for instrument programming.

Programming Documentation Roadmap

Guides users on accessing X-Series manuals and publications.

SCPI Programming Fundamentals

SCPI Language Basics

Introduces the SCPI language, keywords, syntax, and parameters.

Finding SCPI Command Definitions

Explains how to find SCPI command descriptions in manuals and embedded help.

SCPI Communication Methods

Describes methods for SCPI communication via Telnet and Keysight Connection Expert.

Measurement Performance Techniques

Provides programming techniques to enhance measurement speed and efficiency.

Developing and Deploying VISA Projects

Programming Languages with VISA

Covers programming in VB6, C/C++, and .NET with VISA.

Deploying VISA Projects

Lists system requirements and managing DLL versions for deployment.

Program Samples

Finding Sample Programs

Guides users on locating sample programs on the DVD and web.

N9060A Spectrum Analyzer Samples

Describes programming samples for the N9060A Spectrum Analyzer mode.

N9064A VXA Vector Signal Analyzer Samples

Details programming samples for the N9064A VXA Vector Signal Analyzer mode.

Appendix A: References

Documents & Web Sites

Lists IEEE standards, IVI Foundation, and Keysight documentation resources.

Keysight X-Series Document Library

Links to X-Series manuals for specific instruments.

Keysight X-Series Signal Analyzers: Getting Started Guide

Information on the Getting Started Guide for analyzers.

Keysight I/O Libraries Suite

Information on installing and accessing help for the Keysight I/O Libraries Suite.

Appendix A: References (Continued)

Keysight VISA Help

Location and access to VISA Help documentation.

Keysight IVI (Instrument) Drivers

Information on downloading IVI drivers for Signal Analyzers.

Keysight Application Notes

Links to application notes for measurement speed and VEE Pro.

Keysight VEE Pro

Links to information and resources for Keysight VEE Pro.

Developer Network

Resource for instrument drivers, example programs, and support.

Technical Support

Links to technical support pages for various products.