Keysight x-series Measurement Guide

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Option EXM External Mixing
Using Option EXM with the Keysight 11970 Series Mixers.
Using Option EXM with the Keysight 11970 Series Mixers.
The following examples explain how to, connect the external mixers to the signal
analyzer using a diplexer, choose the band of interest, activate conversion loss
correction data, and how to use the signal-identification functions.
Step Action Notes
1 Set up the equipment • Connect the signal source, diplexer,
and harmonic mixer to the signal
analyzer as shown:
2 Set the analyzer to the
Spectrum Analyzer mode
• Press Mode, Spectrum Analyzer
3 Preset the analyzer • Press Mode Preset.
4 Select external mixing. • Press Input/Output, External
Mixer, External Mixer, External
Mixer Setup
The default is 11970A
5 To select Q, U, V or W
bands
a. Press Mixer Presets, Keysight
11970.
b. Select the appropriate key
corresponding to 11970 frequency
band.
6 View the spectrum display • Press Return twice.

Keysight x-series Specifications

General

Analysis Bandwidth	Up to 1 GHz (depending on model)
Real-Time Bandwidth	Up to 1 GHz (depending on model)
Form Factor	Benchtop
Connectivity	LAN, USB, GPIB
Resolution Bandwidth	1 Hz to 10 MHz (depending on model)