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Test Equipment Solutions Datasheet
Test Equipment Solutions Ltd specialise in the second user sale, rental and distribution of
quality test & measurement (T&M) equipment. We stock all major equipment types such as
spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, logic analysers etc from
all the major suppliers such as Agilent, Tektronix, Anritsu and Rohde & Schwarz.
We are focused at the professional end of the marketplace, primarily working with customers
for whom high performance, quality and service are key, whilst realising the cost savings that
second user equipment offers. As such, we fully test & refurbish equipment in our in-house,
traceable Lab. Items are supplied with manuals, accessories and typically a full no-quibble 2
year warranty. Our staff have extensive backgrounds in T&M, totalling over 150 years of
combined experience, which enables us to deliver industry-leading service and support. We
endeavour to be customer focused in every way right down to the detail, such as offering free
delivery on sales, covering the cost of warranty returns BOTH ways (plus supplying a loan
unit, if available) and supplying a free business tool with every order.
As well as the headline benefit of cost saving, second user offers shorter lead times, higher
reliability and multivendor solutions. Rental, of course, is ideal for shorter term needs and
offers fast delivery, flexibility, try-before-you-buy, zero capital expenditure, lower risk and off
balance sheet accounting. Both second user and rental improve the key business measure of
Return On Capital Employed.
We are based near Heathrow Airport in the UK from where we supply test equipment
worldwide. Our facility incorporates Sales, Support, Admin, Logistics and our own in-house
Lab.
All products supplied by Test Equipment Solutions include:
- No-quibble parts & labour warranty (we provide transport for UK mainland addresses).
- Free loan equipment during warranty repair, if available.
- Full electrical, mechanical and safety refurbishment in our in-house Lab.
- Certificate of Conformance (calibration available on request).
- Manuals and accessories required for normal operation.
- Free insured delivery to your UK mainland address (sales).
- Support from our team of seasoned Test & Measurement engineers.
- ISO9001 quality assurance.
Test equipment Solutions Ltd
Unit 8 Elder Way
Waterside Drive
Langley
Berkshire
SL3 6EP
T: +44 (0)1753 596000
F: +44 (0)1753 596001
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.TestEquipmentHQ.com
Agilent FieldFox Combination Analyzers
4/6.5/9/14/18/26.5 GHz
Technical Overview
N9913A
N9914A
N9915A
N9916A
N9917A
N9918A
Carry precision with you.
Get Agilent-quality microwave
measurements in the field
Every piece of gear in your ield kit had
to prove its worth. Measuring up and
earning a spot is the driving idea behind
Agilent’s FieldFox microwave analyzers.
They’re equipped to handle routine
maintenance, in-depth troubleshooting
and anything in between. Better yet,
FieldFox delivers Agilent-quality microwave
measurements—wherever you need to go.
On land, sea and air, FieldFox is ready
for a wide range of applications: satellite
communications, microwave backhaul,
military communications, radar systems,
and more. In harsh conditions and hard-toreach locations, FieldFox delivers precise
results that are consistent with those
you’d see on a benchtop analyzer. To get
you out of the elements sooner, the taskdriven user interface will help you inish
the job faster.
For maximum functionality, FieldFox
analyzers integrate the microwave
capabilities you need in a single, compact
instrument. They also give you—and your
budget—more lexibility: conigure an
instrument with the features you need
today and add others in the future.
Key Measurements
Cable and antenna analyzer
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Distance-to-fault, return loss, and
cable loss (1-port and 2-port)
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Integrated QuickCal – no calibration
kit required
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30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Spectrum analyzer
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Unprecedented amplitude accuracy
(± 0.5 dB) with InstAlign1 – no warm
up required
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Tracking generator, independent source,
and preampliier covering the full
frequency range
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5 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Vector network analyzer (VNA)
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All four S-parameters, magnitude and
phase
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Guided Calibration Wizard, full 2-port cal,
TRL, waveguide calibration
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Best trace noise and superior dynamic
range for handheld VNAs
●
30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
1. With FieldFox InstAlign, internal amplitude alignments occur automatically
as environmental conditions change, without any user intervention.
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Add the world’s most precise handheld
microwave analyzer to your kit
Tracking generator and built-in independent signal source
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CW, CW coupled, and tracking
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Flat output power across whole frequency span, in 1 dB steps
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30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Built-in power meter
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Easy to view analog and digital display
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± 0.5 dB accuracy with InstAlign
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5 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Power meter using a USB power sensor
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Measure peak power and average power
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-60 to +44 dBm (sensor dependent)
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9 kHz to 40 GHz (frequency range sensor dependent)
Pulse measurements using a USB peak power sensor
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Measure peak power, average power and peak to average ratio
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Pulse proile characterization with gating
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50 MHz to 40 GHz (frequency range sensor dependent)
Vector voltmeter
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Cable trimming, phase shift and electrical length measurements
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A/B and B/A ratio measurements
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30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
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Designed for you and the work you do everyday
Carry FieldFox wherever you need to go Field-proof usability for better
answers in less time
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Kit friendly 3.0 kg or 6.6 lbs
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Large buttons are easy to operate, even
when wearing gloves
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Field swappable battery lasts up to
3 1/2 hours
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Non-slip rubber grip securely its in your
hands and won’t slide off the hood of
your vehicle
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Vertical “portrait” orientation makes it
easy to hold and operate at the same time
●
Bright, low-relection display and backlit
keys enable easy viewing in direct sunlight
or darkness
●
Intuitive user interface is designed for
your worklow, enabling measurements in
fewer key presses
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One-button measurements simplify
complex setups and ensure quick,
accurate results with conidence
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Calibration Wizard guides user to
ensure simple and accurate calibrations
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3-year warranty ensures ield conidence especially in harsh environments
Large buttons make it easy to perform spectrum
analysis measurements – even with gloves on
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Transflective display makes it easy to read
measurements in direct sunlight
Rugged enough to meet MIL-specs
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Completely sealed instrument enclosure
provides measurement stability in harsh
environments
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Specially designed connector bay protects
RF connectors from damage due to drops
or other external impacts (designed to
withstand 4’ drop on concrete surface on
all 6 faces)
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Water-resistant chassis, keypad and case
withstand wide temperature ranges and
salty, humid environments
○ Case withstands shock and vibration
○ Wide operating temperature
-10 to +55 ºC (14 to 131 ºF)
○ Wide storage temperature
-51 to +71 ºC (-60 to 160 ºF)
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Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
requirements
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Type tested and meets MIL-STD-810G,
Method 511.5, Procedure I requirements
for operation in explosive environments
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Dust-free design with no vents or fans helps extend instrument reliability
Meets IEC/EN 60529 IP53 requirements
for protection from dust and water
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Pick up FieldFox for its ergonomics
Portrait design and
large buttons for easy
operation – even
with gloves on
Convenient side
strap makes it easy
to hold and carry
Anti-glare 6.5 inch
LCD display with
LED backlight
11.5”
(292 mm)
backlit keypad
Task-driven keys
are grouped to
easily perform field
measurements
Dedicated marker
keys for quick marker
function access
7.4”
(188 mm)
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…and depend on its durability
and convenience
TOP
Port 1/RF output
Quick connect shoulder
strap clips
Port 2/SA RF input
Get precise location using
the built-in GPS receiver
Connector bay protects
RF connectors
External reference and
external trigger input
RIGHT SIDE
LAN port for data transfer
and SCPI porgramming
Spectrum analyzer
25 MHz IF out usable
for signal analysis
SD flash card for
data storage
Keep going with
field-swappable
batteries that last
up to 3 1/2 hours
USB ports for easy
data storage
External reference and
external trigger output
Gasketed doors protect
ports from moisture
LEFT SIDE
Built-in DC supply for
powering external
bias-tees, probes, and
active devices
Simplify interference
analysis with AM/FM
tune and listen
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Cable and antenna analyzer
Cable and antenna analyzer
Fifty to sixty percent of microwave-link
equipment issues are related to cables,
antennas and connectors. Degraded feeder
lines cause poor coverage, link failures, and
reduced sensitivity on the receive path. To
maintain the quality of a microwave link,
it is critical to keep the cable and antenna
systems in good working condition.
Use FieldFox to make return loss, VSWR,
insertion loss, 1-port cable loss, and
distance-to-fault measurements. You can
test antennas, cables, ilters, and ampliiers
with a single instrument. The ampliiers
can be biased using FieldFox’s built-in
DC source.
Return loss and distance-to-fault
(DTF) measurements
Measuring and viewing return loss and
distance-to-fault simultaneously allows
you to ix and tune systems much faster.
Optionally, you can utilize FieldFox’s range
of calibrations to ensure the instrument
is always calibrated and ready to make
consistent and worry-free measurements.
The built-in cable editor allows you to edit
existing cable types on-site, save them as
new cable types with user deined names,
and share the cable iles with your team.
Return loss and DTF display
Filter insertion loss display
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Cable and antenna analyzer
CalReady-calibrated at power
on and ready to go
Save time and get right to work with
FieldFox’s CalReady feature. With
CalReady, the analyzer is already calibrated
and ready to make measurements such
as S11, S22, 1-port cable loss, and DTF
measurements without having to connect/
disconnect additional calibration devices.
Broadband calibration
FieldFox allows you to make broadband
calibrations, which means the instrument
is calibrated over the maximum frequency
range. After a broadband calibration,
you can change the frequency range or
number of points without recalibrating the
instrument. The calibration is interpolated,
and accuracy is maintained.
STEP 1
Hassle-free calibration in the
field with the industry’s first
and only QuickCal
FieldFox is the industry’s irst and only
handheld network analyzer with a built-in
calibration capability that allows you to
calibrate the network analyzer without
carrying a calibration kit (cal kit) into
the ield.
With any other test instrument, when you
add additional devices to the test port,
such as jumper cables or adapters, you
need to recalibrate using a cal kit. QuickCal
eliminates the need to carry and use a cal
kit, and also provides worry-free accuracy.
FieldFox’s QuickCal supports
measurements such as insertion loss/gain,
1-port cable loss, return loss, and DTF.
User cal kit support
For users who wish to use traditional
mechanical calibration kits, FieldFox
supports most HP/Agilent cal kits, and
also allows you to deine your own custom
calibration kits.
Fast and accurate calibration with
ECal
The FieldFox calibration engine supports
Agilent’s USB ECal modules. ECal support
reduces calibration time and the need to
make multiple connections during testing,
while also providing for greater consistency
between measurements. For FieldFox
users, that translates into fewer human
errors and increased accuracy.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
FieldFox’s QuickCal allows you to perform
calibrations without carrying a cal kit
Spectrum analyzer
Spectrum analyzer
In microwave, radar, and satellite
communications, and commercial
microwave backhaul, engineers are
responsible not only for hardware
installation and maintenance, but also
over-the-air signal quality. They need to
regularly monitor for rogue signals and
perform signal surveillance.
FieldFox’s spectrum analyzer is optimized
to excel in the dynamic spectral
environment seen commonly in the ield.
In the ield, users face measurement
challenges such as the need to detect
a low-level signal under strong signal
conditions (requiring high dynamic range),
or close-in small interference signals
(requiring excellent phase noise). FieldFox’s
superior dynamic range (TOI > +15 dBm),
close in phase noise (-111 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz),
and fast sweep time make these
challenging tasks easier.
Unprecedented amplitude accuracy
without instrument warm up – InstAlign
With FieldFox InstAlign, internal amplitude
alignments occur automatically as the
environmental conditions change, without
any user intervention. This provides
unprecedented amplitude accuracy up
to ± 0.5 dB for spectrum analysis and
power measurements. Better yet, FieldFox
provides this accuracy immediately upon
instrument turn on – no warm up required.
Monitor the spectrum using the FieldFox analyzers
Spectrum analyzer time gating
FieldFox’s time gating is designed for
engineers testing the pulse characteristics
of their radar systems. FieldFox’s gated FFT
time gating allows for signals with pulse
widths as narrow as 8 µs to be measured.
Triggering functions such as burst trigger
and pre-trigger delay further ease pulse
signal measurements.
Analyze pulsed-RF signals using the spectrum
analyzer time gating option
FieldFox’s spectrum analyzer also provides
a full power measurement suite and
complete trace and state control.
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Spectrum analyzer
Field strength measurements
Independent signal source
To characterize the electric and magnetic
ields, the gain and loss of the antenna
and cables need to be accounted for. With
FieldFox, antenna factors and cable loss data
can be loaded using either the front panel or
the complimentary Data Link software.
FieldFox has a built-in independent signal
source, with a frequency range of 30 kHz to
26.5 GHz. The signal source can be tuned to
any frequency, independent of the spectrum
analyzer frequency. The signal source can
be used to create a test signal to measure
coverage, antenna isolation, antenna
direction alignment, shielding effectiveness
or attenuation, transponder and frequency
offset device veriication, and long cable
loss measurement.
Interference analyzer
Interference can be internal or external,
uplink or downlink, and has a direct
impact on the Quality of Service of a
communication network. FieldFox’s
interference analyzer is designed to
identify interfering signals quickly.
Spectrogram and waterfall displays detect
intermittent signals or monitor signals
over a period of time. Signal traces can
be recorded into internal memory or
external lash memory devices, and the
saved traces can be played back for ofline
processing. It has excellent dynamic range
with very fast sweep times under narrow
resolution bandwidths (RBWs).
Use the internal microwave signal
source for transponder testing
IF signal output
FieldFox provides a spectrum analyzer IF
output with 25 MHz bandwidth for use as a
frequency down-converter, and to perform
wideband signal analysis.
Waterfall display makes interference
hunting easier
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Vector network analyzer
Vector network analyzer
Calibrations
FieldFox’s Option 210 provides vector
transmission and relection measurement
(T/R), or S11 and S21, with magnitude
and phase. Adding Option 211 (full
2-port S-parameters) brings new levels
of accuracy and convenience for testing
microwave components.
FieldFox’s guided Cal Wizard takes
guessing out of calibration and allows you
to easily perform the following calibrations:
With a full 2-port network analyzer, you
can measure the forward and reverse
characteristics of your component without
having to disconnect, turn around, and
reconnect it to the analyzer. The full 2-port
calibration gives you the best measurement
accuracy possible.
●
Full 2-port
●
OSL, response, enhanced response
●
TRL, LRL, offset short
Simultaneously measure and view all four
S-parameters, with a single connection
Port 1
Port 2: SA RF input
Network analyzer
receivers
FieldFox’s four independent, sensitive
receivers provide 94 dB of dynamic
range for measurement of high rejection,
narrowband devices such as cavity ilters.
The receivers also enable full 2-port error
correction with the unknown thru method,
allowing users to measure non-insertable
devices accurately and easily.
FieldFox’s calibration engine is the same
engine that powers the well-respected
Agilent ENA and PNA network analyzers.
FieldFox leverages Agilent microwave
expertise to deliver consistent
measurements with Agilent benchtop VNAs.
A
B
R1
R2
Spectrum
analyzer
receiver
SA
Microwave source
FieldFox microwave analyzer architecture
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Vector network analyzer
Network analyzer time domain
Vector voltmeter
With the time domain option, FieldFox
computes the inverse fourier transform of
the frequency-domain data to display
relection or transmission coeficients
versus time. Time domain gating can be
used to remove unwanted responses
such as connector mismatch or cable
discontinuities, and the results can be
displayed in either time or frequency domain.
Using FieldFox’s vector voltmeter (VVM),
the phase shift and electrical length of
a device can be measured. You can view
results on the large display as far as ten
feet or three meters away. VVM also
provides ratio measurements of magnitude
and phase of two channels, A/B or B/A.
You can use this capability to verify the
magnitude and phase differences between
multiple signal paths such as in an antenna
or phased array.
Waveguide support
Waveguides are widely used to provide
transmission links between microwave
transmitters and antennas, as waveguides
have less loss than coax. Agilent offers
both high-performance and also economical
waveguide calibration kits. The economical
kits are ideal for ield maintenance and
troubleshooting, as they provide good
measurement results at lower costs.
Time domain measurements provide insight into the
device under test
FieldFox offers all the key functionalities
of the HP 8508A, in a handheld form factor,
and without the need for the source/
bridge/accessories required with HP 8508A.
Vector voltmeter used for cable trimming
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Completing the all-in-one
Built-in power meter
Built-in GPS
By leveraging InstAlign technology,
FieldFox is able to make very accurate
channel power measurements. The
channel bandwidth can be set wide
to simulate average power meter
measurements. This measurement
function provides the lexibility to
make user deinable channel power
measurements with accuracy up
to ± 0.5 dB.
A built-in GPS receiver provides geolocation tags to measurements. The
geo data – time, latitude, longitude, and
elevation – can be displayed and saved
in data iles. In addition to location
information, the GPS provides an
accurate frequency reference to improve
accuracy.
USB power sensor support
FieldFox can connect with the Agilent USB
power sensors to make microwave power
measurements up to 40 GHz. Using USB
peak power sensors, users can measure
both the average and the peak power of a
modulated signal.
Pulse measurements
FieldFox’s pulse measurement option
allows users to eficiently characterize
pulsed-RF signals such as those used in
radar and electronic warfare systems,
leveraging the Agilent USB peak power
sensors (available in 18 and 40 GHz
models). Measurements include peak
power, peak to average ratio, and pulse
proile parameters such as rise time, fall
time and pulse repetition frequency.
Easily measure power levels using the built-in channel
power meter
Built-in variable voltage DC bias
FieldFox has a built-in variable voltage DC
bias source. The source provides 1 to 32
VDC with maximum current of 650 mA
and 8 W maximum power.
The DC bias source can provide DC
power to ampliiers under test and bias
tower mounted ampliiers (TMA) when
engineers need to sweep through the TMA
to reach the antenna (bias-tees available
separately).
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Use FieldFox to characterize pulses
Use the built-in GPS to obtain geo-location data
Remote control capability with iPad
or iPhone
Engineers and technicians can now
remotely monitor and control their FieldFox
using their iOS device such as an iPhone,
iPad, or iPod Touch. FieldFox’s Remote
Viewer iOS app emulates the front panel
of the unit, so users can simply press any
FieldFox key right from their iOS device.
The app also allows users to instantly access
technical documents such as data sheets.
Control and view your FieldFox via your iPad
FieldFox’s Data Link software
makes report generation and
documentation easier
FieldFox’s complimentary Data Link
software provides data transfer, data
deinition and report generation. Markers
and limit lines can be added to the traces.
Cable iles and antenna factors can also
be loaded using Data Link.
Use the complimentary Data Link software to generate reports
Remote control via LAN and
FieldFox programming
FieldFox analyzers are fully SCPI compliant
and can be controlled over the LAN.
Remotely control FieldFox using SCPI over LAN
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Specifications in brief
See the FieldFox Handheld Analyzer Data Sheet for a complete listing of the speciications:
http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-9783EN.pdf
Cable and antenna analyzer and vector network analyzer
The performance listed in this section applies to the cable and antenna analyzer (referred to as CAT) and vector network analyzer (VNA)
capabilities available in the following models (may require options – see coniguration guide):
FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A
FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A
Models
Frequency range
N9913A
30 kHz to 4 GHz
N9914A
30 kHz to 6.5 GHz
N9915A, N9925A
30 kHz to 9 GHz
N9916A, N9926A
30 kHz to 14 GHz
N9917A, N9927A
30 kHz to 18 GHz
N9918A, N9928A
30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Data points or resolution
101, 201, 401, 601, 801, 1001, 1601, 4001, 10,001
Arbitrary number of points settable through SCPI
IF bandwidth1
10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz
System impedance
50 ohm (nominal), 75 ohm with appropriate adapter and calibration kit
Test port output power: Port 1 or port 2, high power, 23 ± 5 °C
Frequency
30 kHz to 300 kHz
Typical
-11 dBm
> 300 kHz to 2 MHz
-3 dBm
> 2 MHz to 625 MHz
-2 dBm
> 625 MHz to 3 GHz
+1 dBm
≥ 3 to 6.5 GHz
-1 dBm
≥ 6.5 to 9 GHz
-2 dBm
≥ 9 to 14 GHz
-4 dBm
≥ 14 to 18 GHz
-6 dBm
≥ 18 to 23 GHz
-10 dBm
≥ 23 to 26.5 GHz
-12 dBm
Power level accuracy
± 1.5 dB at -15 dBm (typical)
CAT: High, low and manual. Low power is -45 dBm (nominal).
Power range
Power step size
VNA: High, low and manual. Low power is -45 dBm (nominal).
Flat power, in 1 dB steps, is available across the whole frequency span (nominal).
1. VNA mode only. Recommend using averaging in CAT mode.
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System dynamic range1: Port 1 or port 2, high power, 300 Hz IF bandwidth, -10 to 55 °C
Frequency
Spec
Typical
> 300 kHz to 9 GHz2
95 dB
100 dB
≥ 9 to 14 GHz
91 dB
97 dB
≥ 14 to 18 GHz
90 dB
94 dB
≥ 18 to 20 GHz
87 dB
90 dB
≥ 20 to 25 GHz
74 dB
79 dB
> 25 to 26.5 GHz
65 dB
70 dB
Trace noise3: Port 1 or port 2, high power, 300 Hz IF bandwidth, spec, -10 to 55 °C
Frequency
Magnitude
Phase
> 300 kHz to 10 GHz
± 0.002 dB (rms)
± 0.014 degrees
> 10 to 20 GHz
± 0.004 dB (rms)
± 0.027 degrees
> 20 to 26.5 GHz
± 0.010 dB (rms)
± 0.066 degrees
Measurements
CAT
Distance-to-fault (dB), return loss, VSWR, distance-to-fault (VSWR), cable loss (1-port), insertion loss
(2-port)4, distance-to-fault (linear or Rho)
VNA T/R
S11, S215
VNA S-parameters
S11, S21, S22, S126
Calibration types
CalReady, 1-port, QuickCal, 1-port , SOL, 1-port, frequency response, enhanced response (also known
as one-path, two-port), CalReady, 2-port QuickCal, 2-port SOLT or offset short, 2-port SOLT calibration,
2-port unknown thru calibration
Connectors
Type-N 50 ohm, Type-N 75 ohm, 7/16, TNC, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm, waveguide bands: X-band WR-90,
P-band WR-62, K-band WR-42. Custom coaxial or waveguide calibration kits can be added to any
FieldFox analyzer.
1. For CAT mode “Insertion loss (2-port)”, decrease listed dynamic range speciications by 20 dB, as CAT mode IFBW is ixed at 10 kHz. Can obtain full dynamic range by using S21 measurement in
VNA mode with 100 Hz IFBW.
2. < 300 kHz, 63 dB (nominal)
2 MHz to 9 MHz: 85 dB spec, 90 dB typical
3. For CAT mode, increase trace noise by a factor of 5.7, as CAT mode IFBW is ixed at 10 kHz. Can use averaging in CAT mode to reduce trace noise, or use VNA mode with 300 Hz IFBW.
4. All measurements standard are on N991xA analyzers except insertion loss (2-port). Insertion loss (2-port) requires Option 210.
All measurements are available on N992xA analyzers with Option 305.
5. Standard on N992x VNAs. Option 210 required on N991xA analyzers.
6. Option 211 required to obtain all four S-parameters.
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Vector voltmeter (VVM), Option 308
The performance listed in this section applies to the VVM mode capabilities available in the following models:
FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A
FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A
Models
Frequency range
N9913A
30 kHz to 4 GHz
N9914A
30 kHz to 6.5 GHz
N9915A, N9925A
30 kHz to 9 GHz
N9916A, N9926A
30 kHz to 14 GHz
N9917A, N9927A
30 kHz to 18 GHz
N9918A, N9928A
30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Spectrum analyzer
The speciications in this section apply to the spectrum analyzer capabilities available in the following models:
FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A
FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A
Models
Frequency range
N9913A
100 kHz to 4 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9914A
100 kHz to 6.5 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9915A, N9935A
100 kHz to 9 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9916A, N9936A
100 kHz to 14 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9917A, N9937A
100 kHz to 18 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9918A, N9938A
100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
The spectrum analyzer is tunable to 0 Hz or DC.
The preampliier covers the full band with nominal gain of 20 dB.
Frequency reference: -10 to 55 ºC
Accuracy
± 0.7 ppm (spec) + aging
± 0.4 ppm (typical) + aging
Accuracy, when locked to GPS
± 0.025 ppm (spec)
Aging rate
± 1 ppm/yr for 20 years (spec), will not exceed ± 3.5 ppm
Frequency span
Spec
Resolution
1 Hz
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Spec
Resolution bandwidth (RBW)
Range (-3 dB bandwidth)
Zero span: 10 Hz to 5 MHz
Non-zero span: 1 Hz to 5 MHz
Video bandwidth (VBW)
1 Hz to 5 MHz
Non-zero span: 1, 1.5 ,2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10 sequence
Zero span: RBW/VBW ≤ 100
Phase noise: Stability, SSB phase noise at 1 GHz
Offset
Spec (23 ± 5 ºC)
Spec (-10 to 55 ºC)
Typical (23 ± 5 ºC)
Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)
10 kHz
-106 dBc
-106 dBc
-111 dBc
-111 dBc
30 kHz
-106 dBc
-104 dBc
-108 dBc
-110 dBc
100 kHz
-100 dBc
-99 dBc
-104 dBc
-105 dBc
1 MHz
-110 dBc
-110 dBc
-113 dBc
-113 dBc
3 MHz
-119 dBc
-118 dBc
-122 dBc
-122 dBc
5 MHz
-120 dBc
-120 dBc
-123 dBc
-123 dBc
Displayed average noise level (DANL): RMS detection, log averaging, reference level of -20 dBm, normalized to 1 Hz RBW
Preamp on
Spec (23 ± 5 ºC)
Spec (-10 to 55 ºC)
Typical (23 ± 5 ºC)
Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)
2 MHz to 4.5 GHz1
-153 dBm
-151 dBm
-155 dBm
-154 dBm
> 4.5 to 7 GHz
-149 dBm
-147 dBm
-151 dBm
-150 dBm
> 7 to 13 GHz
-147 dBm
-145 dBm
-149 dBm
-148 dBm
> 13 to 17 GHz
-143 dBm
-141 dBm
-145 dBm
-144 dBm
> 17 to 22 GHz
-140 dBm
-139 dBm
-143 dBm
-142 dBm
> 22 to 25 GHz
-134 dBm
-132 dBm
-137 dBm
-134 dBm
> 25 to 26.5 GHz
-128 dBm
-126 dBm
-131 dBm
-129 dBm
50 MHz absolute amplitude accuracy: 50 MHz, veriied with input level of 0 to -35 dBm, peak detector, 10 dB attenuation, preampliier off,
30 kHz RBW, all settings auto-coupled, no warm-up required, -10 to 55 ºC
± 0.3 dB (spec)
± 0.10 dB (typical)
Total absolute amplitude accuracy
Veriied with input level of -5 dBm. Peak detector, 10 dB attenuation, preampliier off, 30 kHz RBW, all settings auto-coupled, no warmup required. Includes frequency response uncertainties.
Spec (23 ± 5 ºC)
Spec (-10 to 55 ºC)
Typical (23 ± 5 ºC)
Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)
100 kHz to 18 GHz
± 0.8 dB
± 1.0 dB
± 0.35 dB
± 0.50 dB
> 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
± 1.0 dB
± 1.2 dB
± 0.50 dB
± 0.60 dB
1. Increase the noise loor 4 dB for frequencies between 2.1 and 2.8 GHz.
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Third order intermodulation distortion (TOI)
Two -20 dBm signals, 100 kHz spacing at input mixer, -10 to 55 °C
Spec
Typical
at 2.4 GHz, +15 dBm
< 1 GHz, +10 dBm
1 to 7.5 GHz, +15 dBm
> 7.5 GHz, +21 dBm
Tracking generator or independent source
The speciications in this section apply to the tracking generator or independent source capabilities available in the following models:
FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A.
FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A.
Model
Tracking generator or independent source frequency range
N9913A
30 kHz to 4 GHz
N9914A
30 kHz to 6.5 GHz
N9915A, N9935A
30 kHz to 9 GHz
N9916A, N9936A
30 kHz to 14 GHz
N9917A, N9937A
30 kHz to 18 GHz
N9918A, N9938A
30 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Dynamic range: Typical, -10 to 55 ºC
Frequency
Preamp off
Preamp on
2 MHz to 2 GHz
97 dB
112 dB
> 2 to 7 GHz
93 dB
108 dB
> 7 to 11 GHz
88 dB
103 dB
> 11 to 16 GHz
79 dB
94 dB
> 16 to 21 GHz
71 dB
86 dB
> 21 to 23 GHz
55 dB
70 dB
> 23 to 25 GHz
50 dB
65 dB
> 25 to 26.5 GHz
45 dB
60 dB
Built-in power meter
The speciications in the sections that follow apply to these FieldFox analyzers:
FieldFox microwave combination analyzers: N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A
FieldFox microwave vector network analyzers: N9925A, N9926A, N9927A, N9928A
FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzers: N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A
Models
Frequency range
N9913A
100 kHz to 4 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9914A
100 kHz to 6.5 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9915A, N9925A, N9935A
100 kHz to 9 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9916A, N9926A, N9936A
100 kHz to 14 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9917A, N9927A, N9937A
100 kHz to 18 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
N9918A, N9928A, N9938A
100 kHz to 26.5 GHz
Usable to 5 kHz
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Amplitude accuracy
Spec (23 ± 5 ºC)
Typical (23 ± 5 ºC)
Spec (-10 to 55 ºC)
Typical (-10 to 55 ºC)
100 kHz to 18 GHz
± 0.8 dB
± 0.35 dB
± 1.0 dB
± 0.50 dB
> 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz
± 1.0 dB
± 0.50 dB
± 1.2 dB
± 0.60 dB
General information
Calibration cycle
1 year
Weight
3.0 kg or 6.6 lbs including battery
Dimensions: H x W x D
292 x 188 x 72 mm
11.5” x 7.4” x 2.8”
Environmental
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
Random vibration
Functional shock
Bench drop
MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.5
Type tested and meets Procedure I requirements
for operation in explosive environments
Altitude – operating
9144 m or 30,000 ft (using battery)
Altitude – non-operating
15,240 m or 50,000 ft
IEC/EN 61326–1
Complies with European EMC directive
2004/108/EC
CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class B, Group 1 limit of CISPR 11:203/EN
55011:2007
AS/NZS CISPR 11
ICES/NMB–001
Battery
Lithium ion, 10.8 V, 4.6 A-h, 3.5 hours (typical)
Warranty
3-year warranty standard on all FieldFox instruments
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Configuration information in brief
See the FieldFox Coniguration Guide for complete information on all FieldFox products and accessories.
http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5990-9836EN.pdf
Model
Description
Test port connector
N9913A
FieldFox RF combination analyzer, 4 GHz
Type-N (f) test ports, 50 ohm
N9914A
FieldFox RF combination analyzer, 6.5 GHz
Type-N (f) test ports, 50 ohm
N9915A
FieldFox microwave combination analyzer, 9 GHz
Type-N (f) test ports, 50 ohm
N9916A
FieldFox microwave combination analyzer, 14 GHz
Type-N (f) test ports, 50 ohm
N9917A
FieldFox microwave combination analyzer, 18 GHz
Type-N (f) test ports, 50 ohm
N9918A
FieldFox microwave combination analyzer, 26.5 GHz
3.5 mm (m) test ports, 50 ohm
Options
Descriptions
Measurements /functions
Base unit for N9913/4/5/6/7/8A
analyzers
Cable and antenna analyzer
Return loss, VSWR, distance-to-fault
Cable loss (1-port)
Insertion loss (2-port, requires Option 210)
Option 210
Vector network analyzer –
transmission and relection
S11, S21 magnitude and phase
Log and linear display, Smith chart, group delay
Response cal and enhanced response cal
Option 211 (requires Option 210)
Vector network analyzer – full 2-port
S-parameters
Adds reverse S-parameters, S12 and S22, and full
2-port calibration
Option 010 (requires Option 210, recommend 211)
Vector network analyzer time domain
Time domain and distance domain data
Gating/windowing
Option 112
QuickCal
Calibration without using external calibration kit
Option 233
Spectrum analyzer
Spectrum analyzer
CHP, ACPR, OBW, ield strength measurements,
independent source
Option 235 (requires Option 233)
Preampliier
20 dB gain nominal
Option 236 (requires Option 233)
Interference analyzer and
spectrogram
Spectrogram and waterfall display
Record / playback
Option 238 (requires Option 233)
Spectrum analyzer time gating
Analyze pulsed signals
Option 302
External USB power sensor support
Requires Agilent U2000 series power sensor
Option 307
GPS receiver (receiver built-in,
external antenna required)
Geo location information
Lock internal reference to GPS
Option 308
Vector voltmeter
Cable trimming, 2-port transmission, A/B and B/A
Option 309
DC bias variable-voltage source
+1 to 32 VDC for external bias-tee and other devices
Option 310
Built-in power meter
Built-in power measurement, using the built-in
receiver, without a power sensor
Option 330
Pulse measurements
Requires Agilent USB peak power sensor
Option 030
Remote control capability
Remote viewing and control using iPhone, iPad or
iPod Touch
(for A/B and B/A, requires Option 210 and Option 211)
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Spectrum analysis
Cable and antenna analysis
Vector voltmeter measurements
Built-in power meter
Vector network analysis
Interference analysis
Channel power measurement
Tracking generator
FieldFox analyzers
FieldFox
Model number
Maximum frequency range
Cable and antenna analyzer
Vector network analyzer
Spectrum analyzer,
Interference analyzer
Tracking generator,
Independent source
Vector voltmeter
Built-in power meter
Power meter with USB sensor
Pulse measurements
Remote control using iOS device
RF & microwave
combination analyzers
Microwave vector
network analyzers
Microwave spectrum
analyzers
N9913/4/5/6/7/8A
N9925/6/7/8A
N9935/6/7/8A
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9, 14, 18, 26.5 GHz
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9, 14, 18, 26.5 GHz
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4, 6.5, 9, 14, 18, 26.5 GHz
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VSWR and relection
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Accessories
The accessories shown here are a subset of the available accessories.
For a complete list, visit www.agilent.com/ind/n9910x
N9910X-704 Phase stable cable
●
Type-N(m) to TNC(f)
●
13 GHz
N9910X-709 Phase stable cable
●
3.5 mm(f) to 3.5 mm(f)
●
26.5 GHz
N9910X-872 External battery charger
N990X-873 AC/DC adaptor
N9910X-874 Bias-tee
N9910X-810 Phase stable cable
●
Type-N(m) to Type-N(m)
●
6 GHz
N9910X-875 DC car charger and adapter
N9910X-845 Adaptor kit
N9910X-881 Hard transit case
N9910X-860 Fixed attenuator
●
40 dB
●
100 W
●
FieldFox its inside hard transit case
N9910X-880 Soft transit case
●
●
N9910X-870 Extra battery
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Comes standard with each FieldFox
Includes backpack and shoulder straps
Accessories
The accessories shown here are a subset of the available accessories.
For a complete list, visit www.agilent.com/ind/n9910x
N9910X-800 3-in-1
85520A 4-in-1
●
OSL
●
●
6 GHz
●
26.5 GHz
●
Type-N(m)
●
3.5mm (m)
●
50 ohm
●
50 ohm
OSLT
85515A 4-in-1
●
OSLT
●
9 GHz
●
Type-N(f)
●
50 ohm
85521A 4-in-1
●
OSLT
●
26.5 GHz
●
3.5mm (f)
●
50 ohm
85518A 4-in-1
●
OSLT
●
18 GHz
●
Type-N(m)
●
50 ohm
85519A 4-in-1
●
OSLT
●
18 GHz
●
Type-N(f)
●
50 ohm
N9910X-820 Directional antenna
N9910X-821 Telescopic whip antenna
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Number
FieldFox Handheld Analyzers, Brochure
5990-9779EN
FieldFox Spectrum Analyzers, Technical Overview
5990-9782EN
FieldFox Vector Network Analyzers, Technical Overview
5990-9781EN
FieldFox Handheld Analyzers, Data Sheet
5990-9783EN
FieldFox Handheld Analyzer, Coniguration Guide
5990-9836EN
FieldFox N9912A RF Analyzer, Technical Overview
5989-8618EN
FieldFox N9912A RF Analyzer, Data Sheet
N9912-90006
FieldFox N9923A RF Vector Network Analyzer, Technical Overview
5990-5087EN
FieldFox N9923A RF Vector Network Analyzer, Data Sheet
5990-5363EN
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