Agilent/Keysight N9042B
Agilent / Keysight Spectrum Analyzers. Accuracy: ±0.24 dB.
- Model
- Agilent N9042B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $26,500
- RFQ ref
- N9042B
This unit
The Keysight N9042B UXA Signal Analyzer delivers RF and microwave signal analysis across demanding aerospace, defense, wireless communications, and satellite applications. This instrument combines wide frequency coverage, configurable analysis bandwidth up to 4 GHz, and sensitivity to enable precise characterization of complex modulation schemes and devices.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Coverage- Base range: 2 Hz to 50 GHz, 26.5 GHz, 44 GHz, or 75 GHz (configuration-dependent)
- Extended to 110 GHz with V3050A Frequency Extender
- Extended to 1.1 THz with external mixers
- Unbanded, preselected operation: 2 Hz to 75 GHz or 2 Hz to 110 GHz Analysis Bandwidth
- Configurable: 1 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 2 GHz, or 4 GHz
- Real-time spectrum analysis: up to 2 GHz
- External digitizer support: up to 11 GHz
- IF bandwidth for path loss correction: up to 5 GHz Signal Detection & Dynamic Range
- Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): -168 dBm to -174 dBm at 1 GHz; nominal -156 dBm (1 Hz) without noise cancellation
- Phase Noise: -135 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset)
- Third Order Intercept (TOI): +22 dBm at 1 GHz
- Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.24 dB; improvable to ±0.024 dB with U9361 RCal module
- Residual EVM: performance for transmitter testing Modulation & Signal Analysis
- 5G NR transmitter and receiver measurements
- 75+ signal standards via PathWave X-Series applications
- 89600 PathWave VSA software for vector demodulation
- User-selectable front-end paths optimize noise and dynamic range performance
Key Features
- Low-noise front end with selectable signal paths
- Fundamental mixing capability for extended dynamic range
- Microwave Preselector Bypass (MPB) for optimized mid-to-high power measurements
- Front-end configuration directly influences DANL, phase noise, and amplitude characteristics
Typical Applications
- 5G NR transmitter downlink and uplink characterization
- Millimeter-wave device testing and validation
- Complex modulation scheme analysis
- Satellite and defense system signal assessment
Compatibility & Integration Supports V3050A Frequency Extender, external mixers, external digitizers, and U9361 RCal calibration module. PathWave measurement software ecosystem enables multi-standard signal analysis.
Agilent N9042B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent N9042B. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Agilent N9042B price
This Agilent N9042B is listed at $26,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent N9042B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent N9042B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
