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M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver 60 MHz to 3.8, or 6 GHz Data Sheet

02 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Table of Contents N9072A cdma2000 ® measurement application and N9076A 1xEV-DO N9080B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD & N9082B LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD

03 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver placed inside the M9018A PXIe chassis Overview Compress time, compress test The best solution for a specific problem is a focused tool you simply fine-tune. Keysight’s M9420A PXIe vector transceiver (VXT) is purpose-built for rapid solution creation and faster throughput in manufacturing test of wireless components and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. With FPGA-accelerated measurements and deep software, the ready-to- run VXT lets you start closer to your finish line. Product description The M9420A VXT is a four-slot PXIe vector signal generator and analyzer, ranging from 60 MHz to 3.8 or 6 GHz with modulation and analysis bandwidth up to 160 MHz. Up to four VXT’s can be configured in a single 18-slot PXI chassis, with only a single M9300A frequency reference required. Alternatively, a versatile single-chassis custom solution can be created from Keysight’s modular portfolio, dramatically reducing test footprint.

Applications

– Power amplifier and front-end-module design validation and manufacturing – Radio transceiver design validation and production test – Development, design validation, and manufacturing test for radios and other IoT connected devices Reference solutions Application-specific reference solutions, a combination of recommended hardware, soft - ware, and measurement expertise, provide the essential components of a test system. The following reference solutions include the M9420A PXIe VXT vector transceiver as a hardware component: – RF power amplifier/front end module characterization and test, Reference Solution for the industry’s fastest power amplifier test solution including rapid waveform download, tight synchronization, automated calibration, and FPGA-accelerated power servo and fast power measurements. For more information, see www.keysight.com/find/solution-padvt

04 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Technical Specifications Definitions and conditions Specifications describe the warranted performance of cali¬brated instruments. Data represented in this document are specifications under the following conditions unless otherwise noted. – Specifications are valid from 40 to 65 °C for individual module temperature, as reported by the module, and 20 to 35 °C for environment temperature unless otherwise noted – Calibrated instrument has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the allowed operating range – If instrument has previously been stored at a temperature range inside the allowed storage range, but outside the allowed operating range, instrument must have been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the allowed operating range before turn-on – 45-minute warm-up time – Calibration cycle maintained – The RF, IF, and Source Alignments have been run within the previous 7 days – An ALL Alignment has been run: – Within the previous 8 hours – If the temperature has changed more than 5 °C from the previous “ALL” alignment Typical describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product warranty. It is performance beyond specifications that 95 percent of the units exhibit with a 95 percent confidence level. This data, shown in italics, does not include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 25 °C) after alignment within the stated alignment time and temperature limits. Nominal values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product, but are not covered by the product warranty. Recommended best practices in use – Use slot blockers and EMC filler panels in empty module slots to ensure proper operating temperatures. Keysight chassis and slot blockers optimize module temperature performance and reliability of test. – Set chassis fan to high at environmental temperatures above 45 °C.

05 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Vector Signal Analyzer Performance Performance Capture depth Standard 256 MSa of IQ data Option M9420A-M05 512 MSa of IQ data Frequency and time specifications Frequency range Option M9420A-504 60 MHz to 3.8 GHz Option M9420A-506 60 MHz to 6 GHz Frequency reference Accuracy, aging rate, stability refer to M9300A specifications CW measurement frequency accuracy Accuracy (Transmitter frequency x frequency reference accuracy) ± 50 Hz typically Resolution 1 Hz typical Analysis bandwidth Maximum bandwidth Standard 60 to 70 MHz 70 to 230 MHz 230 to 400 MHz

400 MHz to 6 GHz

20 MHz

40 MHz

Option M9420A-B80 60 to 70 MHz 70 to 230 MHz 230 to 400 MHz

80 MHz

Option M9420A-B1X 60 to 70 MHz 70 to 230 MHz 230 to 400 MHz

160 MHz

IQ analyzer Free run, external 1, external 2, RF burst, video, line, periodic Trigger delay range –15 to 500 ms Resolution 0.1 μs Amplitude accuracy and range specifications Maximum average power input RF input port +27 dBm Option M9420A-HDX, Half duplex port +30 dBm Option M9420A-FDX, Full duplex port +36 dBm

06 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet CW absolute amplitude accuracy RF input port (in specified frequencies) Frequency Range Input level ≤ –8 dBm to –70 dBm Input level > –8 dBm to +24 dBm 60 MHz to 230 MHz < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical

230 MHz to 380 MHz

40 MHz BW

80 MHz BW

< ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical

380 MHz to 510 MHz

160 MHz BW

< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical

510 MHz to 820 MHz

< ± 0.45 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical

820 MHz to 1000 MHz

< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.45 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical

1000 MHz to 2110 MHz

< ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical

2110 MHz to 3200 MHz

< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical

3200 MHz to 3310 MHz

< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical

3310 MHz to 3620 MHz

< ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical

3620 MHz to 3900 MHz

< ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical

3900 MHz to 4500 MHz

< ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical

4500 MHz to 6000 MHz

< ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical

07 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Half duplex port, Option M9420A-HDX (in specified frequencies) Frequency range Input level ≤ –8 dBm to –70 dBm Input level > –8 dBm to +24 dBm 60 MHz to 230 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical 230 MHz to 380 MHz < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical 510 MHz to 820 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical 820 MHz to 1000 MHz < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical

1000 MHz to 2110MHz

< ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical 3900 MHz to 4500 MHz < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical 4500 MHz to 6000 MHz < ± 0.95 dB, < ± 0.5 dB typical < ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical

08 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Full duplex port, option M9420A-FDX (in specified frequencies) Frequency range Input level ≤ –8 dBm to –65 dBm Input level > –8 dBm to +33 dBm 60 MHz to 230 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical 230 MHz to 380 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical 380 MHz to 510 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical 510 MHz to 820 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical 820 MHz to 1000 MHz < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.60 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 1.00 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical

600 MHz to 3 GHz

60 MHz to 3 GHz

60 MHz to 230 MHz

60 MHz to 6 GHz < –90 dBm typical

3.9 GHz to 6 GHz

1 MHz offset < –129 dBc/Hz, < –132 dBc/Hz typical

Figure 1. Nominal phase noise from 1 kHz to 10 MHz offset at 1, 2.4, and 5.8 GHz.

10 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Displayed average noise floor (DANL) 1 RF input port (in specified frequencies, with analyzer ranged to -70 dBm) 60 to 380 MHz 380 to 820 MHz

820 MHz to 1 GHz

1 to 2.11 GHz 2.11 to 3.2 GHz 3.2 to 3.31 GHz 3.31 to 3.9 GHz 3.9 to 4.5 GHz 4.5 to 6 GHz –161 dBm, –165 dBm typical –160 dBm, –164 dBm typical –159 dBm, –164 dBm typical –155 dBm, –160 dBm typical –152 dBm, –157 dBm typical –158 dBm, –162 dBm typical –156 dBm, –160 dBm typical –155 dBm, –159 dBm typical –152 dBm, –157 dBm typical Half duplex port, option M9420A-HDX (in specified frequencies, with analyzer ranged to –70 dBm) 60 to 230 MHz 230 to 820 MHz 1 to 2.11 GHz 2.11 to 3.2 GHz 3.2 to 3.31 GHz 3.31 to 3.62 GHz 3.62 to 3.9 GHz 3.9 to 4.5 GHz 4.5 to 6 GHz –157 dBm, –162 dBm typical –156 dBm, –161 dBm typical –155 dBm, –160 dBm typical –152 dBm, –157 dBm typical –150 dBm, –154 dBm typical –154 dBm, –159 dBm typical –152 dBm, –157 dBm typical –153 dBm, –157 dBm typical –150 dBm, –156 dBm typical –148 dBm, –153 dBm typical Full duplex port, option M9420A-FDX (in specified frequencies, with analyzer ranged to –65 dBm) 60 to 380 MHz 380 to 510 MHz 1 to 2.11 GHz 2.11 to 3.2 GHz 3.2 to 3.31 GHz 3.31 to 3.62 GHz 3.62 to 3.9 GHz 3.9 to 4.5 GHz 4.5 to 6 GHz –150 dBm, –155 dBm typical –149 dBm, –154 dBm typical –150 dBm, –154 dBm typical –148 dBm, –153 dBm typical –144 dBm, –150 dBm typical –141 dBm, –147 dBm typical –147 dBm, –151 dBm typical –144 dBm, –148 dBm typical –145 dBm, –150 dBm typical –143 dBm, –148 dBm typical –139 dBm, –144 dBm typical Third-order intermodulation distortion (TOI)

60 MHz to 6 GHz +25 dBm nominal with analyzer ranged to 0 dBm

+33 dBm nominal with analyzer ranged to +10 dBm IF flatness Center frequency (GHz) Span (MHz) Max. error (nominal) ≤ 6.0 ≤ 160 ± 0.30 dB 1. Input terminated, log power average, and normalized to 1 Hz bandwidth

11 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Vector Signal Generator Performance Performance Arb baseband bandwidth Standard M9420A-B40 60 to 230 MHz 230 to 340 MHz 340 to 400 MHz 400 to 6 GHz Option M9420A-B80 60 to 230 MHz 230 to 340 MHz 340 to 400 MHz 400 to 6 GHz Option M9420A-B1X 60 to 230 MHz 230 to 340 MHz 340 to 400 MHz 400 to 6 GHz Arb sample memory (storage capacity) Standard Option M9420A-M05

256 MSa of IQ data

512 MSa of IQ data

60 MHz to 3.8 GHz

60 MHz to 6 GHz

Accuracy, aging rate, stability Refer to M9300A specifications Frequency switching speed 1 Baseband frequency offset change 2 ≤ 400 µs, nominal Arbitrary frequency change 3 ≤ 2 ms, nominal 1. Switching speed depends highly upon the hardware and controller that is used. Measurements were made with the M9420A in an M9018A chassis with the M9037A embedded controller. 2. Mean time from IVI command until baseband frequency changed from 0 to 1 kHz 3. Mean time from IVI command until RF frequency changed from 1.8 to 1.0 GHz

12 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Amplitude specifications Settable range Standard RF output port Option M9420A-HDX Option M9420A-FDX –150 to +10 dBm –150 to +10 dBm –150 to 0 dBm Option M9420A-1EA RF output port Option M9420A-HDX Option M9420A-FDX –150 to +18 dBm –150 to +15 dBm –150 to 0 dBm Output level range Standard RF output port

60 MHz to 6 GHz –130 to +10 dBm

Option M9420A-HDX (configured to output mode)

60 MHz to 6 GHz –130 to +5 dBm (–130 to +10 dBm CW typical)

Option M9420A-FDX full duplex port 60 MHz to 3.9 GHz 3.9 to 6 GHz –130 to –15 dBm (–130 to –5 dBm CW typical) –120 to –20 dBm (–130 to –10 dBm CW typical) Option M9420A-1EA RF output port 60 MHz to 3.9 GHz –130 to +18 dBm –130 to +18 dBm Option M9420A-HDX (configured to output mode)

60 MHz to 6 GHz –130 to +5 dBm (–130 to +15 dBm CW typical)

Option M9420A-FDX full duplex port 60 MHz to 3.9 GHz 3.9 to 6 GHz –130 to –15 dBm (–130 to –5 dBm CW typical) –120 to –15 dBm (–130 to –10 dBm CW typical) Amplitude switching speed 1 Baseband power level change 2 ≤ 400 μs, nominal Arbitrary power level change 3 ≤ 2 ms, nominal 1. Switching speed depends highly upon the hardware and controller that is used. Measurements were made with the M9420A in an M9018A chassis with the M9037A embedded controller. 2. Mean time from IVI command until baseband amplitude changed by 5 dB 3. Mean time from IVI command until RF amplitude changed from 0 to -10 dBm

13 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Absolute level accuracy (specified frequencies, CW) RF output port

60 MHz to 380 MHz

Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical

380 MHz to 1325 MHz

Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical

1325 MHz to 2700 MHz

Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical

2700 MHz to 3900 MHz

Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –110 dBm < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical

3900 MHz to 6000 MHz

Level ≤ +20 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –100 dBm < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 1.0 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical < ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.60 dB typical Option M9420A-HDX, half duplex port Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.50 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.75 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical < ± 0.95 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –110 dBm < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.15 dB typical < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.55 dB typical Level ≤ +5 dBm to –15 dBm Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –100 dBm < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.90 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical < ± 1.10 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical Option M9420A-FDX, full duplex port Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.55 dB, < ± 0.25 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.40 dB typical Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –120 dBm < ± 0.65 dB, < ± 0.20 dB typical < ± 0.85 dB, < ± 0.50 dB typical Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –110 dBm < ± 0.70 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 1.0 dB, < ± 0.45 dB typical Level ≤ –15 dBm to –80 dBm Level ≤ –80 dBm to –100 dBm < ± 0.80 dB, < ± 0.30 dB typical < ± 1.0 dB, < ± 0.35 dB typical

14 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet Setting resolution 0.01 dB Output voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) RF output port (in specified frequencies) 60 to 600 MHz 600 MHz to 2.8 GHz 2.8 to 5 GHz 5 to 6 GHz < 1.6:1 nominal < 1.5:1 nominal < 1.6:1 nominal < 1.9:1 nominal Option M9420A-HDX, half duplex port (configured to output mode in specified frequencies) 60 MHz to 2.9 GHz 2.9 to 6 GHz < 1.5:1 nominal < 2.0:1 nominal Option M9420A-FDX, full duplex port (configured to output mode in specified frequencies) 60 MHz to 2.9 GHz 2.9 to 6 GHz < 1.5:1 nominal < 1.6:1 nominal Harmonics and spurious RF output port; harmonics and sub-harmonics +10 dBm output power < –40 dBc nominal Option M9420A-HDX, half duplex port; harmonics and sub-harmonics +0 dBm output power < –40 dBc nominal Option M9420A-FDX, full duplex port; harmonics and sub-harmonics –15 dBm output power < –40 dBc nominal All ports; non-harmonic spurious (CW mode, specified frequency ranges) 60 MHz to 3.8 GHz 3.8 to 6 GHz < –62 dBc nominal < –58 dBc nominal Phase noise Option M9420A-FDX, full duplex port, –5 dBm; Option M9420A-HDX, half duplex port, +5 dBm; RF output port, +15 dBm, CF = 900 MHz 10 kHz offset 100 kHz offset

1 MHz offset

10 MHz offset

≤ –106 dBc, –112 dBc typical ≤ –109 dBc, –113 dBc typical ≤ –128 dBc, –134 dBc typical ≤ –131 dBc, –135 dBc typical Broadband noise floor RF output port Output level = +18 dBm Output level = –30 dBm 60 MHz to 3.5 GHz 3.5 to 5.5 GHz 5.5 to 6 GHz –125 dBm, typical –120 dBm, typical –114 dBm, typical –159 dBm, typical –161 dBm, typical –156 dBm, typical Option M9420A-HDX, half duplex port Output level = +5 dBm Output level = –30 dBm 60 to 380 MHz 380 MHz to 5.5 GHz 5.5 to 6 GHz –128 dBm, typical –130 dBm, typical –124 dBm, typical –159 dBm, typical –160 dBm, typical –158 dBm, typical Option M9420A-FDX, full duplex port Output level = –15 dBm Output level = –30 dBm 60 to 380 MHz 380 MHz to 3.5 GHz 3.5 to 5.5 GHz 5.5 to 6 GHz –147 dBm, typical –151 dBm, typical –152 dBm, typical –146 dBm, typical –160 dBm, typical –159 dBm, typical –161 dBm, typical –158 dBm, typical

15 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet General Specifications Environmental characteristics Operating temperature +5 to +45 °C Storage temperature –40 to +70 °C EMC Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC – IEC/EN 61326-1 – CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A – AS/NZS CISPR 11 – ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001 Environmental stress Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation, and end-use; those stresses include, but are not limited to, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions; test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MILPRF-28800F Class 3. Safety – Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC – IEC/EN 61010-1 – Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 – USA: UL Std. 61010-1 Power requirement Power drawn from chassis ≤ 120 W Weight Net Shipping 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs) 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Dimensions Height Width Length 130 mm (5.1 in) 82 mm (3.2 in) 209.5 mm (8.25 in) Warranty The VXT PXIe vector transceiver is supplied with a three-year warranty Calibration cycle The recommended calibration cycle is two year; calibration services are available through Keysight service centers Front Panel Ref In Connector SMB male, 50 Ω nominal RF connections RF Input SMA female, 50 Ω nominal RF Output SMA female, 50 Ω nominal RFHD SMA female, 50 Ω nominal RFFD SMA female, 50 Ω nominal Trigger connections Trigger In 1, Trigger In 2 Connector: SMB male Impedance: 10 kΩ nominal Trigger level range: -3.5 to +3.5 V Trigger Out 1, Trigger Out 2 Connector: SMB male Impedance: 50 Ω nominal Trigger level range: 3.3 V LVTTL

16 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet System Requirements Operating system Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) Processor speed 1.86 GHz minimum,

2.4 GHz recommended

Available memory 4 GB minimum

8 GB recommended

Video Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics recommended (SuperVGA supported) Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater Application Specifications N9071A GSM/EDGE/Evo measurement application key specifications1 Power versus time (PvT) Absolute power accuracy ± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Phase error (GMSK modulation) Phase error Average floor Peak floor 0.30º typical at 0 dBm input power 0.85º typical at 0 dBm input power EDGE error vector magnitude (EVM) EVM RMS floor Peak floor 0.65% typical at 0 dBm input power 2.0% typical at 0 dBm input power Output RF spectrum (ORFS for GMSK and 8PSk modulation) Residual relative power, spectrum due to modulation Offset frequency 600 kHz

1.2 MHz

1.8 MHz

–70 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –75 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –73 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power Residual relative power, spectrum due to switching Offset frequency 600 kHz –67 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –74 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –76 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power 1. For frequencies from 450 to 490 MHz, 820 to 820 MHz, and 1710 to 1910 MHz

17 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet GSM/EDGE/Evo source key specifications1 Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, Half duplex port: 0 dBm, Full duplex port: –15 dBm) Phase error (GMSK) RMS < 0.3° nominal Peak < 2.0° nominal EVM (EDGE) RMS < 1% nominal Output RF spectrum (ORFS) Residual relative power, spectrum due to modulation N9073A W-CDMA/HSPA+ measurement application key specifications1 Channel power Absolute power accuracy ± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power QPSK EVM Residual EVM 0.85% typical at –10 dBm input power Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) and adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) Residual relative power in 3.84 MHz BW

5 MHz offsets –65 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power

Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) Residual relative power 2.515 MHz to 3.485 MHz offsets 4 MHz to 7.5 MHz offsets 7.5 MHz to 8.5 MHz offsets

8.5 MHz to 12 MHz offsets

–80 dBc in a 30 kHz BW typically at 0 dBm input power –65 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typically at 0 dBm input power –70 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typically at 0 dBm input power –70 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typically at 0 dBm input power 1. For frequencies from 695 MHz to 920 MHz and specified ranges from 1425 MHz to 2700 MHz Offset GSM, nominal Half duplext/RF output (0 dBm) Full duplex (–10 dBm) Full duplex (–15 dBm) EDGE, nominal Half duplext/RF output (0 dBm) Full duplex (–10 dBm) Full duplex (–15 dBm) 200 kHz 400 kHz 600 kHz 1200 kHz 1800 kHz –35 dBc –68 dBc –76 dBc –81 dBc –77 dBc –35 dBc –68 dBc –76 dBc –81 dBc –77 dBc –35 dBc –68 dBc –76 dBc –77 dBc –73 dBc –36 dBc –68 dBc –76 dBc –81 dBc –76 dBc –36 dBc –68 dBc –76 dBc –81 dBc –76 dBc –36 dBc –68 dBc –75 dBc –77 dBc –72 dBc 1. For frequencies from 380 to 490 MHz, 695 to 960 MHz, and 1425 to 2180 MHz

1 DPCH 1 carrier

64 DPCH 1 carrier

1. For frequencies from 695 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1425 MHz to 2180 MHz

Figure 2. Single carrier W-CDMA adjacent channel ACLR versus power level at 2 GHz, RF output port

21 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet N9072A cdma2000 Measurement Application and N9076A 1xEV-DO Measurement Application Key Specifications1 Channel power Absolute power accuracy ± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Error vector magnitude (EVM) Residual EVM 0.85% typical at –10 dBm input power Adjacent channel power (ACP) Residual relative power in 30 kHz BW 885 kHz offsets

1.98 MHz offsets

4.0 MHz offsets

–71 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –83 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –82 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power 1. For frequencies from 410 MHz to 484 MHz, 776 MHz to 920 MHz, and 1710 to 1980 MHz cdma2000 and 1xEV-DO Source Key Specifications1 Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm, full duplex port: –15 dBm) Composite EVM RMS < 1.1% nominal 1. For frequencies from 380 MHz to 490 MHz, 695 MHz to 960 MHz, and 1425 MHz to 2180 MHz N9080B LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD & N9082B LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD Measurement Application Key Specifications1 Transmit power Absolute power accuracy ± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Error vector magnitude (EVM) Residual EVM 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz BW 0.8% typical at –10 dBm input power Adjacent channel power Minimum carrier power at RF input RF input port Half duplex port Full duplex port –20 dBm –20 dBm –5 dBm Dynamic range E-UTRA UTRA –58 dBc nominal –60 dBc nominal 1. For specified frequency ranges between 695 and 3800 MHz

22 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet N9081A Bluetooth Measurement Application Key Specifications1 Transmit power Absolute power accuracy ± 0.26 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Modulation characteristics Deviation range ± 250 kHz nominal EDR modulation accuracy Range (rms DEVM) 0 to 12% nominal Floor 0.6% typical at –20 dBm input power 1. Specifications apply for frequencies between 2400 and 2486 MHz. Bluetooth Source Key Specifications1 Bluetooth signal using Signal Studio waveform Basic Data Rate (ACL) FSK error at –10 dBm at half duplex port or RF output port 0.65% nominal, DH1 packet, GFSK, standard packet, 2402 MHz Enhanced Data Rate ACP for –10 dBm signal at half duplex port or RF output port 3-DH1 packet, GFSK +D8PSK, standard packet, 2402 MHz –69 dBm nominal, k=2; –72 dBm nominal, k= 3, 4, 5, …78 EDR rms DEVM error < 1% nominal 1. For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz LTE Source Key Specifications1 Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm, full duplex port: –15 dBm) Composite EVM RMS < 1.1% nominal Adjacent channel power (ACP) Adjacent, nominal Alternate, nominal RF output/half duplex (0 dBm) full duplex (-15 dBm) RF output/half duplex (0 dBm) full duplex (-15 dBm)

900 MHz

2 GHz

–64 –65 –65 –66 –64 –65 –65 –66 1. For specified frequency ranges between 695 and 3800 MHz

23 | Keysight | M9420A VXT PXIe Vector Transceiver - Data Sheet N9079A TD-SCDMA Measurement Application Key Specifications1 Channel power Absolute power accuracy ± 0.36 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Error vector magnitude (EVM) Residual EVM, 1.6 MHz channel BW 0.75% typical at 0 dBm input power Adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) and adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) Residual relative power in 1.28 MHz BW

1.6 MHz offsets

3.2 MHz offsets

–55 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power –70 dBc typical at 0 dBm input power Spectrum emission mask (SEM) Residual relative power 2.515 MHz to 3.485 MHz offsets 4 MHz to 7.5 MHz offsets 7.5 MHz to 8.5 MHz offsets –54 dBc in a 30 kHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power –68 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power –71 dBc in a 1 MHz BW typical at 0 dBm input power 1. For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz TD-SCDMA Source Key Specifications1 Signal quality (RF output port: +15 dBm, half duplex port: 0 dBm, full duplex port: –20 dBm) Composite EVM RMS < 0.5% nominal 1. For specified frequency ranges between 1620 and 2700 MHz N9077A WLAN Measurement Application Key Specifications1 Modulated Power Absolute power accuracy 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz

5150 MHz to 5185 MHz

± 0.27 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power ± 0.49 dB nominal at 0 dBm input power Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) EVM floor conditions Phase Tracking on, pre-amble only, Half duplex port 802.11b 2.4GHz <–40.9 dB typical at –20 dBm input power 802.11g 2.4 GHz <–47 dB typical at –20 dBm input power 802.11a 5.8 GHz <–48 dB typical at –20 dBm input power 802.11n 5.8 GHz 20MHz 802.11n 5.8 GHz 40MHz <–48 dB typical at –20 dBm input power <–44 dB typical at –20 dBm input power 802.11ac 5.8 GHz 80 MHz 802.11ac 5.8 GHz 160 MHz <–45 dB typical at –20 dBm input power <–43 dB typical at –20 dBm input power SEM 802.11a/g at 2. 4GHz with 20 MHz BW See Figure 1 802.11a/g at 5.8 GHz with 20 MHz BW See Figure 2 802.11n at 5.8 GHz with 40 MHz BW See Figure 3 802.11ac at 5.8 GHz with 80 MHz BW See Figure 4 1. SEM Transmitter test signal generated by Agilent N5182B MXG signal generator

Figure 11. 802.11 ac EVM nominal performance versus power level at 5.8 GHz for 160 MHz signal

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