Keysight (Agilent) N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch, 10 Hz to 50.0 GHz

The Keysight N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer is a benchtop instrument delivering signal analysis from 10 Hz to 50 GHz with a multi-touch user interface designed for rapid measurement and reduced test cycles. Built on proven algorithms and offering 100-percent code compatibility across the X-Series family, the N9020B enables consistent workflows from R&D through manufacturing. External mixers extend capability to 1.1 THz, while real-time analysis bandwidth reaches 160 MHz.

The instrument combines low noise performance, precise amplitude accuracy, and support for over 75 signal standards through 89600 VSA software, making it suitable for wireless communication, aerospace, and defense applications.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 50 GHz; options available at 3.6 GHz, 8.4 GHz, 13.6 GHz, 26.5 GHz, 32 GHz, 44 GHz, and 50 GHz


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


• Real-Time Bandwidth: Up to 160 MHz


• Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): –172 dBm at 1 GHz with preamplifier on


• Phase Noise: –114 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset); –108 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz (10 kHz offset); –136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (1 MHz offset)


• Third-Order Intercept (TOI): +20 dBm at 1 GHz; +21 dBm at 2 GHz


• Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.23 dB


• EVM: As low as 0.3 percent (–50 dB)


• Capture Memory: 2 GB (DP2 option); 16 GB RAM (PC6 option)


• Form Factor: Benchtop, 4U height

Key Features

• Multi-touch display for intuitive operation


• USB ports for external storage devices


• Windows 10 option available


• Precision frequency reference option


• Configurable rear panel output utilities


• External mixer compatibility extends range to 1.1 THz

Typical Applications

• Cellular standards: GSM/EDGE, LTE/LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA+, NB-IoT


• Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth, WLAN, short range communications


• Aerospace and defense signal characterization

Compatibility & Integration

• X-Series measurement applications for one-button operation


• 89600 VSA software supports over 75 signal standards and modulation types


• 100-percent code compatibility across X-Series family


• Compatible with Keysight 11970 Series external mixers


• Requires external diplexer (Keysight N9029AE13 or OML Inc. DPL313B) with external mixers