Agilent / Keysight N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer

The Keysight N9020A MXA Signal Analyzer delivers swept spectrum, real-time, and vector signal analysis in a single platform optimized for wireless device development and production testing. Operating from 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz with optional extension to 110 GHz (smart mixers) or 1.1 THz (third-party mixers), the N9020A provides real-time bandwidth up to 160 MHz with 100% probability of intercept on signals as short as 3.57 µs. Absolute amplitude accuracy of ±0.23 dB, DANL down to -166 dBm (preamp off, 1 GHz), and third-order intercept of +20 dBm deliver measurement confidence across aerospace, defense, and wireless communications applications.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 26.5 GHz (standard); extendable to 110 GHz with smart mixers or 1.1 THz with external mixers


• Analysis Bandwidth: Standard 25 MHz; options for 40 MHz, 85 MHz, 125 MHz, 160 MHz


• Real-Time Bandwidth: Up to 160 MHz with options at 85 MHz and 125 MHz


• Resolution Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 1.5 MHz (standard); up to 3 MHz with Option RBE


• Video Bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 10% steps


• Absolute Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.23 dB


• DANL (Preamp Off): Down to -166 dBm at 1 GHz


• Phase Noise: -114 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz)


• Third-Order Intercept: +20 dBm at 1 GHz


• Maximum Dynamic Range (3rd Order): 116 dB at 1 GHz


• W-CDMA ACLR Dynamic Range: -78 dB (noise correction enabled)


• Maximum Safe Input Level: +30 dBm (1 W average total power)


• Residual Responses: -100 dBm (200 kHz to 8.4 GHz, swept)


• Power Supply: 50/60/400 Hz support for aerospace and defense operation

Key Features

• Time gating with adjustable gate length and delay ranges


• Fast sweep capability standard on new instruments


• 100% probability of intercept for signal durations ≥3.57 µs


• IF output port for wideband and programmable IF analysis


• External trigger input/output for synchronization

Interfaces & Control

• LXI Class C compliant


• SCPI and IVI-COM remote control


• USB 2.0, 1000Base-T LAN, GPIB


• VGA video output and analog Y-axis output