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M9485A PXIe Vector Network Analyzer
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PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer Unlocking Measurement Insights

02 I Keysight M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure High-Performance PXI Multiport Vector Network Innovative solution Today's measurement requirements of components or modules used for wireless communication are getting more complicated based on growing technology and multi-carrier and multi-band coverage needs. The Keysight M9485A PXI multiport VNA is an ideal solution that provides flexible and scalable configuration, and solves your increasing challenges. Adapting independent source and receiver configuration, it offers the best measurement performance in multiport...

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03 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Fast speed The M9485A’s measurement speed increases throughput and decreases cost of test, especially in high-volume manufacturing, with best-in-class measurement speed in multiport network analysis. Figure 1. Fast measurement speed 1 Wide dynamic range 0 -20 -40 Wide dynamic range not only helps increase throughput of high rejection device test, but also improves test accuracy and yield. M9485A has up to 160 dB 2 dynamic range, best-in-class in PXI VNA, and comparable to the best bench-top VNAs. Figure 2. Wide dynamic...

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04 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Flexible Modular Multiport Configuration - 3 types of receivers to select from Standard (Option 1xx, 1 slot/port), Configurable test set (Option 2xx, slots/port) and direct receiver access (Option 3xx, 1 slot/port) - Up to 24 ports using two chassis (Option 1xx and 3xx) - Ability to mix different types of receivers in the same chassis - Easy to add / delete / change configuration for upgrade or repair 4 to 12 ports with one chassis 14 to 24 ports with two chassis Figure 4. 4-port configurable + 4-port standard Figure...

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05 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Multiport measurements The M9485A uses the latest Keysight VNA software platform. It helps you set and measure multiple traces easily channels and unlimited traces setups enable setting flexible multiport measurements. A guided calibration menu and copy channel feature enable full N-port calibrations and set stimulus conditions quickly. Figure 8. Measurement and setting display Flexible setting of multi-site You can set a single stimulus source for multiple test ports at the same time. This feature enables simultaneous...

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06 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Powerful Measurement Capability for a Variety of Applications The M9485A combines the highest RF performance with powerful analysis capabilities that enables you to address a variety of applications and increase test efficiency. Frequency offset mode, SMC and VMC for mixers The Scalar Mixer Calibration (SMC) provides the most accurate conversion loss/gain measurements. The Vector Mixer Calibration (VMC) is Keysight's VNA unique feature that enables you to measure the phase and group delay. External sources can be...

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07 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Basic RF Pulse Measurements The Basic RF pulse measurement option performs point-in-pulse and pulse profile measurements down to a pulse width on the order of 1 microsecond. Minimum resolution at pulse profile measurement is 70 nanoseconds. Four built-in pulse generators can be controlled by the Keysight VNA common user interface. By using the M9389A VNA source pulse modulator, the M9485A provides easy-to-use RF pulse measurement capability. Figure 14. Pulse profile measurement Gain Compression Analysis Characterizing...

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08 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Wide Dynamic Range and Fast Tuning for High Rejection Filters The configurable test set option M9485A-2xx occupies two modules for each test port: M9377A for direct access receiver and M9378A for coupler. This architecture offers the flexibility to set the signal path of the test port and bypass the loss caused by the coupler arm. Therefore the forward measurement receiver sensitivity and the dynamic range can be improved by 15 dB. Combined with segment sweep and the flexible electrical receiver attenuator, high...

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09 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Product Configuration Configurable test port Direct access receiver 1 slot/port Distributor module -1 slot Accessory kit (Cable, 2-way/4-way divider) Standard Receiver 1 slot/port M9037A High-performance embedded controller Test Port M9485A simplified block diagram example Ref In 100MHz 2 or 4- Way Divider External display (Software front panel) Apogee Source Modules M9301A * 100MHz M9301A * *: Modified M 9301A (optimized for fast sweep Configurable test set port Standard receiver port Figure 19. Simplified block...

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10 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Keysight PXIe VNA Comparison High-performance multiport True modular expands capabilities Flexible, scalable, and re-configurable Dynamic range, typ @10 Hz IFBW Trace noise, typ @10 kHz IFBW Multi-site test YES (with same stimulus, 1 for one system) YES (with independent stimulus, 1 for 2-port VNA) * N-port calibrated meas (551) (mandatory for > 4-port) * Time domain (010) * Frequency offset mode (009) * Basic RF pulse measurements (025) * Gain compression analysis (086) * N-port calibrated meas (551) (mandatory for >...

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11 | Keysight | M9485A PXIe Multiport Vector Network Analyzer - Brochure Ordering Information Hardware option M9485A-1xx X-port standard test set option. 1 MHz to 9 GHz. X is available as even number from 4-port (Option 104) to 24-port (Option 124) . 1 slot/port. X-port configurable test set option. 50 MHz to 9 GHz. X is available as even number from 2-port (Option 202) to 12-port (Option 212). 2 slots/port. X-port direct receiver access (DRA) without coupler option. 50 MHz to 9 GHz. X is available as even number from 2-port (Option 302) to 12-port (Option 312) . 1 slot/port. Option...

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