Keysight Technologies
N9322C Basic Spectrum Analyzer
Data Sheet
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Specication
Describes the performance of parameters covered by the product warranty and
apply to the full temperature range of 5 to 45 °C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical
Describes additional product performance information that is not covered by
the product warranty. It is performance beyond specications that 80 percent
of
the units exhibit with a 95 percent condence level over the temperature range
20 to 30 °C. Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty.
Nominal
Indicates expected performance, or describe product performance that is useful
in the application of the product, but are not covered by the product warranty.
The analyzer will meet its specications when:
It is within its calibration cycle
It has been turned on at least 30 minutes
It has been stored at an ambient temperature within the allowed operat-
ing range for at least two hours before being turned on; if it had previously
been stored at a temperature range inside the allowed storage range, but
outside the allowed operating range
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Denitions and Conditions
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Frequency
Range 9 kHz to 7 GHz AC coupled
Resolution 1 Hz
Frequency reference
Option PFR Standard
Nominal frequency 10 MHz 10 MHz
Aging rate ± 1 × 10-7 /Year ± 1 × 10-6 /Year
Temperature stability
20 to 30 °C ± 1.5 × 10-8
5 to 45 °C ± 5 × 10-8 ± 1 × 10-6
Achievable initial calibration accuracy ± 4 × 10-8 ± 1 × 10-6
Frequency readout accuracy (start, stop, center, marker)
Marker resolution (frequency span)/(number of sweep point − 1)
Uncertainty ± (freq indication x freq reference uncertainty 1 + 1% x span +20% x resolution bandwidth +
marker resolution + 1 Hz)
Sweep point 461, xed
Marker frequency counter
Resolution 1 Hz
Accuracy ± [(marker freq x freq reference
uncertainty 1) + (counter resolution)]
RBW/Span ≥ 0.02
(Marker level to displayed noise level
> 25 dB, frequency offset = 0 Hz)
Frequency span (FFT and swept mode)
Range 0 Hz (zero span), 50 Hz to 7 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Accuracy ± (0.22% ×span + span/(sweep point −1)), nominal
Sweep time and triggering
Range 2 ms to 1000 s Span ≥ 100 Hz
600 ns to 1000 s Span = 0 Hz (minimum resolution = 600 ns,
when RBW ≥ 30 kHz)
Mode Continuous, Single
Sweep time rule Accuracy or Speed
Trigger Free run, video, external, RF burst
Trigger slope Selectable positive or negative edge
Trigger delay ± 12 ms to ± 12 s, nominal Span = 0 Hz
1. Frequency reference uncertainty = Aging rate x period since adjustment + temperature stability.
Frequency and Time Specication
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Supplemental information
Time-gated sweep (Option TMG)
Gate sources External
Periodic timer Sync sources include free and external
Period 0 to 20 s (It should be gerater than
gate delay plus gate length)
Offset −5 to +5 s
Gate delay range 12 μs to 10 s Resolution = 200 ns
Gate length range 84 μs to 10 s Resolution = 200 ns
RBW range ≥ 1 kHz VBW is xed and equal to RBW for efciency
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)
Range (−3 dB bandwidth) 10 Hz to 3 MHz In 1-3-10 sequence
Accuracy ± 5%, nominal < 10% when RBW = 3 MHz
Resolution lter shape factor < 5 : 1, nominal 60 dB/3 dB bandwidth ratio, digital, Gauss-
ian-like
Video bandwdith (VBW)
Range 1 Hz to 3 MHz in 1-3-10 sequence In 1-3-10 sequence
Accuracy ± 10%, nominal VBW = 1 Hz to 1 MHz
Frequency and Time specication (Continued)
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Measurement range
100 kHz to 1 MHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +10 dBm Preamp off
1 MHz to 7 GHz Displayed average noise level (DANL) to +20 dBm
Input attenuator range 0 to 50 dB, in 1 dB steps
Maximum damage level
Average contunious power ≤ +33 dBm, 3 minutes maximum Input attenuator setting ≥ 20 dB,
2 MHz to 7 GHz
DC voltage ± 50 VDC maximum
Level display range
Scale units dBm, dBmV, dBμV, dBmV EMF, dBμV EMV, V, W, V EMF
Marker level readout 0.01 dB Log scale
Resolution < 1% of signal level Linear scale
Number of traces 4
Detectors Positive-peak, negative-peak, sample, normal, average (video, RMS, voltage)
Trace function Clear/write, maximum hold, average, minimum hold
Frequency response
20 to 30 °C, 30% to 70% relative humidity, attenuation 20 dB, reference frequency 50 MHz
9 to 100 kHz ± 0.5 dB nominal Preamp off
100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.7 dB Preamp off
3 to 4 GHz ± 0.85 dB Preamp off
4 to 7 GHz ± 1.0 dB Preamp off
100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.7 dB Preamp on
3 to 4 GHz ± 0.9 dB Preamp on
4 to 7 GHz ± 1.1 dB Preamp on
Input attenuation switching uncertainty at 50 MHz
20 to 30 °C, attenuation ≥ 1 dB, preamp off
1 to 50 dB attenuation Typical ± 0.2 dB Relative to 20 dB (reference setting)
Resolution bandwidth switching uncertainty
20 to 30 °C, 10 Hz to 3 MHz RBW ± 0.1 dB, nominal
Total absolute amplitude accuracy
20 to 30 °C, 30% to 70% RH, peak detector, RBW 1 kHz, VBW 300 Hz, sweep time Accuracy, input signal −50 to 0 dBm, preamp off; at-
tenuation 20 dB. Add additional ± 0.3 dB when sweep time rule is set to Speed
At 50 MHz ± 0.3 dB
At all frequencies ± (0.3 dB + frequency response)
100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.60 dB 95th percentile
3 to 4 GHz ± 0.65 dB 95th percentile
4 to 7 GHz ± 0.80 dB 95th percentile
Preamp on
At 50 MHz ± 0.4 dB
At all frequencies ± (0.4 dB + frequency response)
100 kHz to 3 GHz ± 0.60 dB 95th percentile
3 to 4 GHz ± 0.65 dB 95th percentile
4 to 7 GHz ± 0.90 dB 95th percentile
Preamplier
Frequency range 9 kHz to 7 GHz
Gain 25 dB, nominal (100 kHz to 7 GHz)
15 dB, nominal (9 to 100 kHz)
Amplitude Specications
Supplemental information
1 dB gain compression
20 to 30 °C, frequency ≥ 50 MHz, Ref level > −20 dBm
Preamp off 50 to 200 MHz + 2 dBm nominal
200 to 500 MHz + 4 dBm nominal
500 MHz to 7 GHz + 7 dBm nominal
Mixer power level (dBm) = input power (dBm) − input attenuation (dB)
Preamp on > −32 dBm nominal; total power
at the preamp Total power at the preamp = total power at the input (dBm) − input
attenuation (dB)
Displayed average noise level (DANL) Normalized to 1 Hz With 10 Hz RBW
20 to 30 °C, input terminated 50 Ω, 0 dB input attenuation, RBW = 1 kHz , RMS detector, average ≥ 40
Preamp off 9 to 100 kHz 100 dBm, nominal −90 dBm, nominal
100 kHz to 1 MHz 108 dBm, −127 dBm typical −98 dBm, −117 dBm typical
1 to 10 MHz 128 dBm, −146 dBm typical 118 dBm, −136 dBm typical
10 to 500 MHz 142 dBm, −146 dBm typical 132 dBm, −136 dBm typical
500 to 2.5 GHz 141 dBm, −145 dBm typical 131 dBm, −135 dBm typical
2.5 to 4 GHz 140 dBm, −144 dBm typical 130 dBm, −134 dBm typical
4 to 6 GHz 138 dBm, −140 dBm typical 128 dBm, −130 dBm typical
6 to 7 GHz 136 dBm, −138 dBm typical −126 dBm, −128 dBm typical
Preamp on 9 to 100 kHz 110 dBm, nominal 100 dBm, nominal
100 kHz to 1 MHz 131 dBm, −150 dBm typical −121 dBm, −140 dBm typical
1 to 10 MHz 148 dBm, −163 dBm typical 138 dBm, −153 dBm typical
10 to 500 MHz 161 dBm, −164 dBm typical 151 dBm, −154 dBm typical
500 to 2.5 GHz 159 dBm, −162 dBm typical 149 dBm, −152 dBm typical
2.5 to 4 GHz 158 dBm, −161 dBm typical 148 dBm, −151 dBm typical
4 to 6 GHz 155 dBm, −158 dBm typical 145 dBm, −148 dBm typical
6 to 7 GHz 150 dBm, −154 dBm typical −140 dBm, −144 dBm typical
Spurious response
Input terminated and 0 dB input attenuation, preamp off 20 to 30 °C
Residual response < −90 dBm, typical −98 dBm
−30 dBm signal at input mixer 20 to 30 °C
Input related spurious < −75 dBc
Exceptions:
65 dBc (F1 - 21.4 MHz, with F1 input frequency)
65 dBc (F1 - 5.35 MHz, with F1 input frequency)
65 dBc (F1 = 4155 MHz, with F1 input frequency)
Mixer signal level at −30 dBm, input attenuation 0 dB, preamp off, 20 to 30 °C
Second harmonic distor-
tion 50 MHz to 3 GHz < −65 dBc
3 to 7 GHz < −70 dBc
Two −20 dBm tones at input mixer, spaced by 100 kHz, input attenuation 0 dB, preamp off, reference level > −20 dBm, 20 to 30 °C
Third-order intercept (TOI) 50 to 300 MHz +9 dBm, +12 dBm typical
300 MHz to 7 GHz +11 dBm, +15 dBm typical
Phase noise Specication Typical
20 to 30 °C, center frequency = 1 GHz
Offset from CF signal 10 kHz < –90 dBc/Hz
100 kHz < −98 dBc/Hz < −100 dBc/Hz
1 MHz < −119 dBc/Hz < −121 dBc/Hz
Residual FM
20 to 30 °C, RBW 100 Hz,
VBW 100 Hz
≤ 10 Hz p–p in 20 ms, nominal
Dynamic Range Specications
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Tracking Generator (Option TG7)
Supplemental information
Output frequency
Range 5 MHz to 7 GHz
Resolution 1 Hz
Resolution bandwidth 3 kHz to 3 MHz
Output power level
Range −20 to 0 dBm
Resolution 1 dB
Output atness ± 2 dB, nominal
VSWR < 2 : 1, nominal 5 MHz to 7 GHz, input attenuator ≥ 12 dB
Dyanmic range Max. output power − DANL with 3 kHz RBW
Connector and impedance N-type female, 50 Ω
Maximum safe reverse level
Average total power 30 dBm (1W)
DC voltage ± 50 VDC
Reection measurement (Option RM7, requires Option TG7)
Frequency range 5 MHz to 7 GHz
Frequency resolution 100 kHz
Output power 4 to +2 dBm, nominal
Measurement speed 2 s (full span 5 MHz to 7 GHz)
Number of data points 461
Directivity of calibrator > 40 dB Mechanical OSL calibrator
Return loss
Range 0 to 60 dB
Accuracy 20 × log 10 (1.1 + 10 (− (D-RL)/20) +
0.016 × 10 (−RL/20) + 10 (−3 +RL/20))
Nominal, after average
D: Directivity of calibrator
RL: Return loss value of the DUT
Resolution 0.01 dB
Voltage standing wave ratio
Range 1 to 65
Resolution 0.01
Accuracy Refer to return loss accuracy
Insertion loss
Range 0 to 30 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
Distance-to-fault (DTF)
Vertical range 0 to 60 dB Return loss
1 to 65 VSWR
Range (Number of data points − 1) × resolution Number of data points = 461
Resolution (meter) (1.5 × 108) × (VP)/(F2 - F1) Hz VP is the cable's relative propagation velocity
F2 is the stop frequency
F1 is the start frequency
Immunity to interference
On-channel +17 dBm, nominal
On-frequency 5 dBm, nominal
Other Options
Supplemental information
AM/FM modulation analysis (Option AMA)
Frequency range 10 MHz to 7 GHz
Carrier power accuracy ± 1.8 dB, nominal
Carrier power range –30 to +10 dBm 100 kHz to 2 MHz
–30 to +20 dBm 2 MHz to 7 GHz
Carrier power displayed resolution 0.01 dBm
AM measurement (included in Option AMA)
Modulation rate 20 Hz to 100 kHz
Accuracy 1 Hz, nominal Modulation rate < 1 kHz
< 0.1% modulation rate, nominal Modulation rate ≥ 1 kHz
Depth 5 to 95%
Accuracy ± 4%, nominal
FM measurement (included in Option AMA)
Modulation rate 20 Hz to 200 kHz
Accuracy 1 Hz, nominal Modulation rate < 1 kHz
< 0.1% modulation rate, nominal Modulation rate ≥ 1 kHz
Deviation 20 Hz to 400 kHz
Accuracy ± 4%, nominal
ASK/FSK modulation analysis (Option DMA)
Frequency range 2.5 MHz to 6 GHz
Carrier power accuracy ± 2 dB, nominal
Carrier power range −30 to +20 dBm, nominal
Carrier power displayed resolution 0.01 dBm
ASK measurement (included in Option DMA)
Symbol rate range 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Modulation depth/index range 5 to 95%
Accuracy ± 4% of reading, nominal
Displayed resolution 0.1%
FSK measurement (included in Option DMA)
FSK deviation 100 Hz to 400 kHz
Symbol rate range 100 Hz to 20 kHz 1 ≤ β ≤ 20 (β is the ratio of frequency
deviation to symbol rate (deviation/rate))
20 to 50 kHz 1 ≤ β ≤ 8
50 to 100 kHz 1 ≤ β ≤ 4
Accuracy ± 4%, nominal
Displayed resolution 0.01 Hz
Channel scanner (Option SCN)
Scan modes Top N, bottom N, and list
Channels displayed 1 to 20
Displayed orientation Vertical Number of channels ≤ 5
Horizontal Number of channels > 5
Chart Bar chart, and time chart
Log le *.csv
Spectrum monitor (Option MNT)
Display modes Spectrogram
Spectrum trace
Combination of spectrogram and spectrum trace in one screen
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Other Options (Continued)
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Security features (Option SEC)
Security erase method Erase the entire user ash memory by
writing single character “1” over all memory
locations
Non-recoverable
Port control Disable or enable LAN or USB connectors
Task planner (Option TPN)
Task plan execution mode Auto, manual, and manual if fail
Task plan le *.TPN Complementary task plan editor is available
with Keysight HSA and BSA PC software
Number of tasks Maximum 20 in a single .TPN le
Measurements supported Regular spectrum analysis and power suite (channel power, ACPR and OBW)
For more information, visit www.keysight.com/nd/taskplanner
USB average power sensor support (Option PWM)
Power sensor supported Keysight U2000 Series USB power sensor
Frequency range 9 kHz to 24 GHz Sensor dependent
Dynamic range −60 to +44 dBm Sensor dependent
USB peak and average power senesor support (Option PWP)
Power sensor supported Keysight U2020 X-Series USB peak and average power sensor
Frequency range 50 MHz to 40 GHz Sensor dependent
Dynamic range −30 to +20 dBm
Base band input (Option BB1)
Frequency range
9 kHz to 10 MHz
Frequency span
100 Hz to 9.997 MHz
Frequency resolution
1 Hz
Measurement range
DANL to +10 dBm (9 kHz to 2 MHz)
DANL to +20 dBm (2 MHz to 10 MHz)
Overall amplitude accuracy
20 to 30 °C, 30 to 70% RH, peak detector, input signal −50 to 0 dBm, 95th percentile
9 to 100 kHz ± 2.5 dB
100 kHz to 10 MHz ± 1.5 dB
Displayed average noise level
20 to 30 °C, 30 to 70% RH, 10 Hz RBW, 1 Hz VBW, 50 Ω termination on input, 0 dB attenuation, RMS detector, Trace average > 40, refer-
ence level < −35 dBm
9 to 100 kHz 135 dBm, nominal
100 kHz to 10 MHz 145 dBm
Residual response
< −120 dBm, nominal 20 to 30 °C, Ref level < −35 dBm
50 Ω termination on input, 0 dB attenuation
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Other Options (Continued)
Supplemental information
Base band input (Option BB1) - Continued
Phase noise
Fc = 5 MHz, RBW = 1 kHz, VBW = 30 Hz. Ref level −30 dBm, input attenuation 0 dB, input signal −20 dBm, average > 40
Offset 30 kHz 120 dBc/Hz, nominal
Offset 100 kHz 127 dBc/Hz, nominal
Offset > 200 kHz 130 dBc/Hz, nominal
Second harmonic distortion
F > 100 kHz, signal level −30 dBm, ref level −30 dBm, attenuation 0 dB
< −55 dBc nominal
Third order intermodulation distortion
F > 100 kHz, −20 dBm tones at 100 kHz apart, ref level −20 dBm, attenuation 0 dB
< −55 dBc, nominal
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Front panel
RF input connector N-type female, 50 Ω, nominal
VSWR < 1.5 : 1, nominal 10 MHz to 3 GHz Input attenuator ≥10 dB, or
20 dB xed attenuation
< 2.0 : 1, nominal 3 to 7 GHz
Calibration output Amplitude −25 ± 0.25 dBm
Frequency 40 MHz
Connector and impedance BNC-type female, 50 Ω, nominal
Probe power Voltage/Current +15 V, 150 mA maximum
12.6 V, 150 mA maximum
RF output connector N-type female, 50 Ω, nominal Option TG7 installed
USB interface (host) A plug, version 1.1
Rear panel
10 MHz reference output Output amplitude > 0 dBm
Frequency 10 MHz ± (10 MHz × frequency
reference accuracy)
Connector and impedance BNC-type female, 50 Ω, nominal
10 MHz reference input Input amplitude –5 to +10 dBm, nominal
Frequency 10 MHz
Connector and impedance BNC-type female, 50 Ω, nominal
External trigger input Input amplitude 5 V TTL level; −12.6 V, 150 mA
max (nominal)
Connector and impedance: BNC-type female, 10 k Ω
LAN TCP/IP interface 100Base-T, RJ-45 connector
USB interface (device) B plug, version 1.1
Mini USB (device) Mini-AB female, version 1.1
GPIB interface IEEE-488 bus connector Optional G01 installed
Inputs and Outputs
Supplemental information
Temperature and relative humidity
Operating temperature range +5 to +45 °C
Storage temperature range –20 to +70 °C
Relative humidity < 95%
EMC
Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
IEC/EN 61326-1 / IEC/EN 61326-2-1
CISPR Pub 11 group 1, class A
AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004
ICES/NMB-001:2006
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada
Safety
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition
• Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
• USA: UL 61010-1 2nd Edition
Audio noise
Acoustic noise emission Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB LpA < 70 dB
Operator position Am Arbeitsplatz
Normal position Normaler Betrieb
Per ISO 7779 Nach DIN 45635 t.19
Environmental stress
Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Maunal and veried 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
Power requirements
Voltage and frequency (nominal) 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Auto ranging
Power consumption ≤ 25 W, < 20 W, typical
Display
Resolution 640 x 480
Size 165.1 mm (6.5 inch) diagonal (nominal)
Data storage
Internal 64 MB nominal
External Supports USB 3.0 compatible memory
devices
Weight (without options)
Net 7.9 kg (17.4 lbs), nominal
Shipping 14.5 kg (30.9 lbs), nominal
Dimensions
Height 132.5 mm (5.2 inch) Occupies 3U height in a rack
Width 320 mm (12.6 inch)
Length 400 mm (15.7 inch)
Warranty
The N9322C spectrum analyzer is supplied with a three-year warranty
Calibration cycle
The recommended calibration cycle is one year. Calibration services are available through Keysight service centers
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