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N9069A & W9069A Technical Overview – Characterize noise figure and gain of connectorized devices and system blocks with graphic, meter, and table views – User-definable sweep time and noise source settling time – Fully-specified measurements with optional internal preamp; improved specifications with external USB preamp – 50 GHz internal uncertainty calculator – Noise figure measurements to 110 GHz (Option 526 or greater required) with Keysight Technologies, Inc. K-Series block downconverters – Move application between X-Series signal analyzers with transportable licensing

02 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Noise Figure Measurement Application Noise figure is one of the fundamental parameters that differentiates one system, ampli - fier, or transistor from another. To minimize the problems resulting from noise generated in receiver systems, engineers can either make a weak signal stronger, or reduce the noise of that system or its individual components. Keysight’s N/W9069A noise figure measurement application offers development engineers a simple tool to make accurate and repeatable noise figure measurements. Pair this measurement application with an Keysight X-Series signal analyzer for fully specified results up to 26.5 GHz on the CXA, CXA-m MXA and MXE, up to 44 GHz on the EXA, and up to 50 GHz on the PXA. The speed of this application also allows manufacturing engineers to rapidly measure any one of the following in their test racks: – Noise figure/factor – Gain – Effective temperature – Y-factor – Hot/cold power density The noise figure application utilizes the Y-factor method for calculating noise figure. By using a noise source, X-Series signal analyzers or the MXE EMI receiver can quickly de - termine the noise of the device under test. This method is very simple, as it utilizes a ratio of two noise power levels: one measured with the noise source ON and the other with the noise source OFF. The U7227A/C/F USB preamps are available to reduce the uncertainty of Y-factor noise figure measurements to 44 GHz. With these preamps and an X-Series signal analyzer, you can obtain better noise figure measurements than with a dedicated noise figure analyzer such as the N8973/ 4/5A. When using this application on an X-Series signal analyzer or MXE EMI receiver, en - gineers will also benefit from full RF signal analysis capabilities in one instrument. In addition, the noise figure measurement application is code-compatible with previous Keysight noise figure solutions where hardware and measurements are the same. The application can be configured for remote programming via USB, LAN, or GPIB—all of which are standard for X-Series.

03 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Key Specifications Definitions – Specifications describe the performance of parameters covered by the product war - ranty. – 95th percentile values indicate the breadth of the population (≈2 ) of performance tolerances expected to be met in 95% of cases with a 95% confidence. These values are not covered by the product warranty. – Typical values are designated with the abbreviation "typ." These are performance beyond specification that 80% of the units exhibit with a 95% confidence. These values are not covered by the product warranty. – Nominal values are designated with the abbreviation "nom." These values indicate expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful in the ap - plication of the product, but is not covered by the product warranty. Analyzer noise figure is computed from the specified DANL. See specifications on follow - ing pages for further explanation. Noise figure for the combination of USB preamp and analyzer is NF sys = 10 * Log (Fpreamp + (Fanalyzer - 1)/Gpreamp) The noise figure and gain of the preamp are specified and warranted. Analyzer VSWR is characterized to the 95th percentile but not measured and warranted. USB preamp VSWR is measured and warranted and becomes the input VSWR of the measurement system when used. Instrument uncertainty is defined for gain measurements as uncertainty due to relative amplitude uncertainties encountered in the analyzer when making the measurements required for the gain computation. The noise figure measurement application is not specified for use below 10 MHz. Instru - ment uncertainty will nominally be the same as the 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz specifications; however, performance is not warranted. Instrument uncertainty for gain is characterized to the 95th percentile above 3.6 GHz. These notes apply to the following specifications. For more information on configuring an X-Series signal analyzer for noise figure measurements, depending on the DUT noise figure gain, see the Noise Figure Measurement Guide, literature number N9069-90006.

04 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Performance specifications PXA with U7227A preamplifier Specifications Frequency PXA full range PXA + U7227A full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.45 3.57 0.1 to 2 GHz 1.45 1.54 2 to 3 GHz 1.45 1.73 3 to 3.6 GHz 1.45 1.93 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.54 1.93 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.54 — 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.57 — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.48 — 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.54 — Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227A Internal preamp on + U7227A Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 12.25 9.46 5.96 3.5 to 4 GHz 14.25 13.73 5.63 4 to 6 GHz 14.25 — — 6 to 8.4 GHz 14.25 — — 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 15.25 — — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 17.25 — — 16.9 to 18 GHz 19.25 — — 18 to 20 GHz 19.25 — — 20 to 26.5 GHz 23.25 — — Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

05 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview PXA with U7227C preamplifier Specifications Frequency PXA full range PXA + U7227C full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.45 — 0.1 to 3.6 GHz 1.45 1.43 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.54 1.43 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.54 2.32 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.57 2.32 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.48 2.32 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.54 2.32 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227C Internal preamp on + U7227C Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 12.25 — — 3.5 to 4 GHz 14.25 13.88 6.51 4 to 6 GHz 14.25 13.28 6.56 6 to 8.4 GHz 14.25 12.61 4.61 16.9 to 18 GHz 19.25 15.77 5.06 18 to 20 GHz 19.25 15.37 5.77 20 to 26.5 GHz 23.25 18.46 6.25 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB ± 0.13 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

06 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview PXA with U7227F preamplifier Specifications Frequency PXA full range PXA + U7227F full range VSWR 1 Frequency 0.01 to 2 GHz 1.39 — 2 to 3.6 GHz 1.39 2.32 3.5 to 8.4 GHz 1.50 2.32 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.31 2.32 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.33 2.32 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.34 2.32 26.4 to 34.5 GHz 1.41 2.32 34.4 to 40 GHz 1.42 2.32 40 to 44 GHz 1.42 3.00 44 to 50 GHz 1.42 3.57 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227F Internal preamp on + U7227F Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 13.25 — — 2 to 2.1 GHz 13.25 11.85 10.17 3.5 to 4 GHz 17.25 18.49 10.39 4 to 8.4 GHz 17.25 16.48 8.49 17 to 20 GHz 19.25 16.77 8.42 20 to 26.5 GHz 20.25 17.21 8.38 26.4 to 30 GHz 21.25 14.85 8.40 30 to 34 GHz 23.25 14.92 8.50 33 to 37 GHz 26.25 18.63 8.83 37 to 40 GHz 29.25 18.01 9.33 40 to 43 GHz 31.25 18.39 10.42 43 to 44 GHz 31.25 18.19 10.35 44 to 46 GHz 31.25 17.9 3 11.01 Due to U7227F temperature instabil - ity, noise figure measurements are not traceable above 44 GHz with the preamp attached. 46 to 50 GHz 34.25 19.74 11.35 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

07 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview MXA with U7227A preamplifier Specifications Frequency MXA full range MXA + U7227A full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.52 3.57 0.1 to 2 GHz 1.52 1.43 2 to 3 GHz 1.52 1.73 3 to 3.6 GHz 1.52 1.93 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.68 1.93 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.68 — 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.69 — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.66 — 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.66 — Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227A Internal preamp on + U7227A Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 15.25 12.27 6.40 3.5 to 4 GHz 16.25 11.38 5.66 4 to 6 GHz 16.25 — — 6 to 8.4 GHz 16.25 — — 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 16.25 — — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 19.25 — — 17 to 18 GHz 22.25 — — 18 to 20 GHz 22.25 — — 20 to 26.5 GHz 27.25 — — Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

08 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview MXA with U7227C preamplifier Specifications Frequency MXA full range MXA + U7227C full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.52 — 0.1 to 3.6 GHz 1.52 1.43 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.68 1.43 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.68 2.32 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.69 2.32 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.66 2.32 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.66 2.32 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227C Internal preamp on + U7227C Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 15.25 — — 3.5 to 4 GHz 16.25 13.06 6.79 4 to 6 GHz 16.25 12.45 5.87 6 to 8.4 GHz 16.25 11.76 4.95 17 to 18 GHz 22.25 15.77 5.92 18 to 20 GHz 22.25 15.37 6.43 20 to 26.5 GHz 27.25 21.36 7.6 5 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

09 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview EXA with U7227A preamplifier Specifications Frequency EXA full range EXA + U7227A full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.52 3.57 0.1 to 2 GHz 1.52 1.54 2 to 3 GHz 1.52 1.73 3 to 3.6 GHz 1.52 1.93 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.68 1.93 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.68 — 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.69 — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.66 — 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.66 — Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227A Internal preamp on + U7227A Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 17.25 14.79 6.86 100 MHz to 2.1 GHz 17.25 12.95 6.00 3.5 to 4 GHz 18.25 13.00 6.01 4 to 6 GHz 18.25 — — 7 to 13.6 GHz 19.25 — — 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 21.25 — — 17 to 18 GHz 25.25 — — 18 to 20 GHz 25.25 — — 20 to 26.5 GHz 29.25 — — Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

10 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview EXA with U7227C preamplifier Specifications Frequency EXA full range EXA + U7227C full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 1.52 — 0.1 to 3.6 GHz 1.52 1.43 3.5 to 4 GHz 1.68 1.43 4 to 8.4 GHz 1.68 2.32 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.69 2.32 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.66 2.32 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.66 2.32 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227C Internal preamp on + U7227C Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 17.25 — — 100 MHz to 2.1 GHz 17.25 14.30 7.0 8 3.5 to 4 GHz 18.25 14.73 7.20 4 to 6 GHz 18.25 14.15 6.33 6 to 7 GHz 18.25 13.81 5.53 7 to 13.6 GHz 19.25 15.90 5.34 17 to 18 GHz 25.25 21.55 7.24 18 to 20 GHz 25.25 21.06 7.51 20 to 26.5 GHz 29.25 23.32 8.68 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

11 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview EXA with U7227F preamplifier Specifications Frequency EXA full range EXA + U7227F full range VSWR 1 Frequency 0.01 to 2 GHz 1.52 — 2 to 3.6 GHz 1.52 2.32 3.5 to 8.4 GHz 1.68 2.32 8.3 to 13.6 GHz 1.69 2.32 13.5 to 17.1 GHz 1.66 2.32 17.0 to 26.5 GHz 1.66 2.32 26.5 to 40 GHz — 2.32 40 to 44 GHz — 3.00 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227F Internal preamp on + U7227F Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 1.2 GHz 14.25 — — 1.2 to 2.1 GHz 15.25 — — 2 to 2.1 GHz 15.25 12.65 10.27 3.5 to 4 GHz 18.25 19.36 10.49 4 to 7 GHz 18.25 15.91 8.65 7 to 20 GHz 18.25 15.91 8.34 20 to 26.5 GHz 20.25 17.21 8.38 26.5 to 32 GHz 23.25 19.69 8.56 32 to 34 GHz 23.25 19.27 8.50 33.9 to 40 GHz 26.5 23.67 8.72 40 to 44 GHz 30.25 22.81 10.11 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB ± 0.02 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB ± 0.03 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB > 3.6 GHz ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB ± 0.19 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

12 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview CXA with U7227A preamplifier Specifications Frequency CXA full range CXA + U7227A full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 3.0 3.57 0.1 to 2 GHz 3.0 1.54 2 to 3 GHz 3.0 1.73 3 to 4 GHz 3.0 1.93 4 to 7.5 GHz 3.0 — 7.5 to 26.5 GHz 2.5 — Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227A Internal preamp on + U7227A Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 17.25 13.92 6.86 1.5 to 3 GHz 19.25 16.10 6.37 3 to 4 GHz 19.25 15.64 6.24 4 to 6 GHz 19.25 — — 6 to 7.5 GHz 22.25 — — 7.5 to 13.6 GHz 22.25 — — 13.6 to 18 GHz 24.25 — — 18 to 20 GHz 24.25 — — 20 to 24 GHz 27.25 — — 24 to 26.5 GHz 37.25 — — Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.1 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 ± 0.20 dB ± 0.20 dB ± 0.20 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

13 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview CXA with U7227C preamplifier Specifications Frequency CXA full range CXA + U7227C full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 to 100 MHz 3.0 — 0.1 to 3 GHz 3.0 1.43 3 to 4 GHz 3.0 1.43 4 to 7.5 GHz 3.0 2.32 7.5 to 26.5 GHz 2.5 2.32 Internal preamp on Internal preamp off + U7227C Internal preamp on + U7227C Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 to 100 MHz 17.25 — — 1.5 to 3 GHz 19.25 17.67 7.55 3 to 4 GHz 19.25 17.4 3 7.47 4 to 6 GHz 19.25 16.88 6.62 6 to 7.5 GHz 22.25 18.36 7.10 13.6 to 18 GHz 24.25 22.53 6.75 18 to 20 GHz 24.25 22.04 7.10 20 to 24 GHz 27.25 22.98 7.9 6 24 to 26.5 GHz 37.25 32.27 14.75 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB Using internal preamp and RBW ≤ 4 MHz12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB ± 0.05 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.1 dB ± 0.1 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB ± 0.15 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 ± 0.20 dB ± 0.20 dB ± 0.20 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

14 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview CXA-m Specifications Frequency CXA-m full range VSWR 1 Frequency 10 MHz to 13.6 GHz 2.2 13.6 to 26.5 GHz 2.5 Internal preamp on Supplemental information Noise figure 2, 3 10 MHz to 4.5 GHz 17.25 4.5 to 9.5 GHz 20.25 9.5 to 13 GHz 21.25 13 to 14.5 GHz 19.25 14.5 to 19.3 GHz 24.25 19.3 to 23 GHz 25.25 23 to 24 GHz 27.25 24 to 26.5 GHz 34.25 Noise source ENR Measurement range 4 to 6.5 dB 0 to 20 dB ± 0.05 dB 12 to 17 dB 0 to 30 dB ± 0.05 dB 20 to 22 dB 0 to 35 dB ± 0.1 dB Jitter ± 0.15 dB DUT gain range = −20 to +40 dB Instrument uncertainty for gain 4, 5 ± 0.17 dB Instrument uncertainty for noise figure, 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz 6

15 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview [1] Analyzer VSWR is characterized to the 95th percentile but not measured and war - ranted. The VSWR measurement is made on the PNA-X which is traceable. The reverse isolation of the USAB preamp is high enough that the system VSWR is insignificantly affected by the analyzer VSWR. So the system VSWR is the warranted VSWR of the USB preamp. [2] Analyzer noise figure is computed from the specified DANL using NF = D – (K – L + B), where D is the DANL (displayed average noise level), K is kTB (–173.98 dBm in a 1 Hz bandwidth at 290 K), L is 2.51 dB (the effect of log averaging used in DANL verifications), N is 0.24 dB (the ratio of the noise bandwidth of the RBW filter with which the DANL is specified to an ideal noise bandwidth), B is ten times the base-10 logarithm of the RBW (in hertz) in which the DANL is specified. B is 0 dB for the 1 Hz RBW. The actual NF will vary from the nominal due to frequency response errors. Frequency response errors help as often as they harm, so NF derived from the DANL is a very good approximation to the true NF. Any other uncertainties created by deriving the noise figure are small second- order uncertainties the GUM does not require. [3] Noise figure for the combination of USB preamp and analyzer is NF sys = 10 * Log (Fpreamp + (Fanalyzer - 1)/Gpreamp) The noise figure and gain of the preamp are specified and warranted. The noise figure of the analyzer is derived and discussed in [2]. The uncertainty due to the noise figure of the analyzer is smaller than [2]. [4] “Instrument Uncertainty” is defined for gain measurements as uncertainty due to relative amplitude uncertainties encountered in the analyzer when making the measure - ments required for the gain computation. See Keysight App Note 57-2, literature number 5952-3706E, for details on the use of this specification. Jitter (amplitude variations) will also affect the accuracy of results. The standard deviation of the measured result decreases by a factor of the square root of the Resolution Bandwidth used and by the square root of the number of averages. This application uses the 4 MHz Resolution Bandwidth as default since this is the widest bandwidth with uncompromised accuracy. [5] Instrument uncertainty for gain is characterized to the 95th percentile above 3.6 GHz. [6] “Instrument Uncertainty” is defined for noise figure analysis as uncertainty due to relative amplitude uncertainties encountered in the analyzer when making the mea - surements required for a noise figure computation. The relative amplitude uncertainty depends on, but is not identical to, the relative display scale fidelity, also known as incremental log fidelity. The uncertainty of the analyzer is multiplied within the computa - tion by an amount that depends on the Y factor to give the total uncertainty of the noise figure or gain measurement. See Keysight App Note 57-2, literature number 5952-3706E, for details on the use of this specification. Note: Data subject to change

16 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Computing measurement uncertainty Keysight provides several versions of a noise figure uncertainty calculator (NFUC). The spreadsheet version gives the user the most freedom to enter DUT information and instrument specifications to get an accurate noise figure uncertainty. The spreadsheet version of the NFUC can be found at: www.keysight.com/find/nfuc Noise figure and VSWR of the measurement depend on the measurement configuration used and also the gain of the DUT. For more information about measurement uncertainty, the Using the U7227-Series USB Preamps for Noise Figure Measurements user guide is available. instructions on calculating noise figure measurement uncertainty using the USB pream - plifiers can be found in the U7227-Series user guide.

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– Transportable, perpetual license: This allows you to run the application in the X-Series analyzer or controller in which it is initially installed, plus it may be transferred from one X-Series analyzer or con - troller to another. The table below contains information on our fixed, perpetual licenses. For more informa - tion, please visit the product web pages. N9069A & W9069A noise figure X-Series measurement application Description Model-Option Additional information PXA, MXA, EXA CXA/CXA-m 1 Noise figure measurement application N9069A-1FP W9069A-1FP Fixed perpetual license; provides noise figure, gain, Y factor, effective noise tem - perature, and hot and cold noise measurements of amplifiers and other non-frequency converting devices Advanced features N9069A-2FP (Requires 1FP) W9069A-2FP (Requires 1FP) Manual mode, external LO control, and measurement of frequency-converting devices, including multi-stage converters Upgrade to noise figure measurement application N9069A-AFP W9069A-AFP Adds meter display including a strip chart for fixed frequency measurements; fixed perpetual license 1. The CXA-m only supports transportable license. Visit the product web page for further information. Try Before You Buy! Free 30-day trials of X-Series measurement applications provide unrestricted use of each applica - tion’s features and functionality on your X-Series analyzer. Redeem a trial license on-line today: www.keysight.com/find/X-Series_trial X-Series Measurement Application Updates To update a previously purchased N9069A/W9069A measurement application to include the latest feature updates, you can purchase the N9069A-MEU or W9069A- MEU minor enhancement update. For more information, visit: www.keysight.com/find/N9069A-MEU for PXA, MXA, EXA www.keysight.com/find/W9069A-MEU for CXA

18 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview N9030A PXA signal analyzer Description Model-Option Additional information 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 43, 44, or 50 GHz frequency range N9030A-503, -508, -513, -526, -543, -544, or -550 One required Electronic attenuator, 3.6 GHz N9030A-EA3 Recommended Preamplifier, 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5, 43, 44, or 50 GHz N9030A-P03, -P08, -P13, -P26, -P43, -P44, or -P50 One required to meet spec N9020A MXA signal analyzer Description Model-Option Additional information 3.6, 8.4, 13.6, or 26.5 GHz frequency range N9020A-503, -508, -513, or -526 One required Electronic attenuator, 3.6 GHz N9020A-EA3 Recommended Preamplifier, 3.0, 8.4, 13.6, 26.5 GHz N9020A-P03, -P08, -P13, or -P26 One required to meet spec N9010A EXA signal analyzer Description Model-Option Additional information 3.6, 7.0, 13.6, 26.5, 32, or 44 GHz frequency range N9010A-503, -507, -513, -526, -532, or -544 One required Electronic attenuator, 3.6 GHz N9010A-EA3 Recommended Fine step attenuator N9010A-FSA Recommended Preamplifier, 3.6, 7.0, 32, 44 GHz N9010A-P03, -P07, -P32, or -P44 One required to meet spec N9000A CXA signal analyzer Description Model-Option Additional information 3.0, 7.5, 13.6, 26.5 GHz frequency range N9000A-503, -507, -513, or -526 One required Fine step attenuator N9000A-FSA One recommended Preamplifier, 3.6, 7.5, 13.6, 26.5 GHz N9000A-P03, -P07, -P13, or -P26 One required to meet spec N9038A MXE EMI receiver Description Model-Option Additional information 8.4 or 26.5 GHz frequency range N9038A-508 or -526 One required M9290A CXA-m PXIe signal analyzer Description Model-Option Additional information 3.0, 7.5, 13.6, or 26.5 GHz frequency range M9290A-F03, -F07, -F13 or -F26 One required Fine step attenuator M9290A-FSA One recommended Preamplifier, 3.0, 7.5, 13.6, 26.5 GHz M9290A-P03, -P07, -P13, or -P26 One required to meet spec

19 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Noise source Frequency range ENR 346A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 5 to 7 dB 346B 10 MHz to 18 GHz 14 to 16 dB 346C 10 MHz to 26 GHz 12 to 17 dB Q347B 33 GHz to 50 GHz 6 to 13 dB R347B 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz 10 to 13 dB N4000A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 4.6 to 6.5 dB N4001A 10 MHz to 18 GHz 14 to 16 dB N4002A 10 MHz to 26 GHz 12 to 17 dB Note: If the DUT noise figure is beyond 30 dB, then the Keysight PNA-X Option 029 for noise figure measurements on a network ana - lyzer may be more suitable than the Y-factor method. Noise source offerings 346 Series noise sources work with the full range of Keysight noise figure solutions. They are categorized by frequency coverage as well as excess noise ratio (ENR). The SNS Series of noise sources, or smart noise sources, can be used in conjunction with the X-Series signal analyzers, NFA, and ESA spectrum analyzer. The SNS noise sources rep - licate the ENR output and frequency coverage of the 346 Series noise sources, however with the SNS Series, ENR data is stored in an EPROM and is automatically downloaded to the instrument, eliminating the need to manually enter the values into the calibration table at each cardinal frequency point. In addition, a thermistor is built into the sensor to continually update the analyzer with the correct temperature, delivering automatic temperature compensation/correction within the measurement’s source. The U7227A/C/F USB preamplifiers, used with an X-Series signal analyzer, reduce un - certainty of Y-factor noise figure measurements up to 44 GHz. USB preamplifiers Specification U7227A U7227C U7227F Frequency 10 MHz to 4 GHz 100 MHz to 26.5 GHz 2 GHz to 50 GHz Gain (dB) 10 to 100 MHz: > 16 100 MHz to 4 GHz: > 0.5F + 17 100 MHz to 26.5 GHz: > 16.1 + 0.26F 2 to 50 GHz: > 16.5 + 0.23F Input return loss (Input SWR) 10 to 100 MHz: > 5 dB (3.57) 100 MHz to 2 GHz: > 13.5 dB (1.54) 2 to 3 GHz: > 11.5 dB (1.73) 3 to 4 GHz: > 10 dB (1.93) 100 MHz to 4 GHz: > 15 dB (1.43) 4 to 26.5 GHz: > 8 dB (2.32) 2 GHz to 40 GHz: > 8 dB (2.32) 40 to 44 GHz: > 6 dB (3.00) 44 to 50 GHz: > 5 dB (3.57) Output return loss (Output SWR) 10 MHz to 4 GHz: > 18 dB (1.29) 100 MHz to 4 GHz: > 18 dB (1.29) 4 to 26.5 GHz: > 11 dB (1.78) 2 GHz to 4 GHz: > 18 dB (1.29) 4 to 40 GHz: > 11 dB (1.78) 40 to 50 GHz: > 8 dB (2.32) Noise figure 10 to 100 MHz: < 5.5 dB

10 MHz to 4 GHz: < 5 dB

100 MHz to 4 GHz: < 6 dB

4 to 6 GHz: < 5 dB 6 to 18 GHz: < 4 dB 18 to 26.5 GHz: < 5 dB 2 to 4 GHz: < 10 dB 4 to 40 GHz: < 8 dB 40 to 44 GHz: < 9 dB 44 to 50 GHz: < 10 dB Plug and play USB connection Yes Yes Yes Optimized gain slope for better spec - trum analysis Yes Yes Yes Automatic gain compensation Yes Yes Yes Automatic temperature compensation Yes Yes Yes

20 | Keysight | N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application - Technical Overview Related Literature Noise Figure Measurement Accuracy: The Y-Factor Method, Application Note 57-2, literature number 5952-3706E N9069A & W9069A Noise Figure X-Series Measurement Application Self-Guided Dem - onstration, literature number 5990-9835EN Keysight N4000A, N4001A, N4002A SNS Series Noise Sources 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz, Technical Overview, literature number 5988-0081EN Web Product pages: www.keysight.com/find/N9069A www.keysight.com/find/W9069A X-Series measurement applications: www.keysight.com/find/X-Series_Apps X-Series signal analyzers: www.keysight.com/find/X-Series www.keysight.com/find/pxa www.keysight.com/find/mxa www.keysight.com/find/exa www.keysight.com/find/cxa www.keysight.com/find/mxe www.keysight.com/find/CXA-m Application page: www.keysight.com/find/nf

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