Keysight PXA Series User Manual

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Keysight PXA Signal Analyzer
Option EXM
External Mixing Upgrade Kit
Installation Note
Part Number N9030-90058
Printed in USA August 2014

Keysight PXA Series Specifications

General

Frequency Range	3 Hz to 50 GHz (depending on model)
Phase Noise	-136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz and 10 kHz offset (typical)
Resolution Bandwidth	1 Hz to 10 MHz
Input Impedance	50 Ohm
Dimensions	177 mm (H) x 426 mm (W) x 470 mm (D)

Summary

Introduction

Installation Kit Parts List

Tools Required

Initial Instrument Functionality Check

Installation Procedure

Analyzer Disassembly

Top Brace Removal

Front Frame Assembly Removal

Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller, RF/Microwave PXAS

Add Cables to A13 Front End and A15 Front End Controller, Millimeter Wave PXAS

Add EXT MIXER Connector and Cable to Front Frame Assembly

Front Frame Replacement

Top Brace Replacement

Final Assembly

Update Instrument Software

Licensing the New Option

Installation Procedure over USB

Steps for installing the new option license using a USB storage device.

Alternate Installation Procedure

Verify the License Installation

Verify Optional Functionality

Utilities, Adjustments, and Performance Verification Tests

Utilities Required

Lists any required utilities for the installation process. None are required for this option.

Adjustments Required

Details the minimum adjustments needed to ensure the newly installed hardware functions correctly.

Performance Testing Required

Details the minimum performance verification tests to ensure the option functions properly.