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Demonstration Preparation
All demonstrations use an X-Series
signal analyzer with the phase noise
measurement application and the
N5181A MXG analog signal generator
(unless otherwise noted). Keystrokes
surrounded by [ ] indicate front-panel
keys; keystrokes surrounded by
{ } indicate softkeys located on the
display.
Minimum equipment configuration requirements
Product type
Model number
Required options
MXG (or PSG,
ESG) analog or
vector signal
generator
N5181A or any other
signal generator with CW
RF signal output
– Option 503 or any other frequency option
X-Series signal
analyzer
N9030A PXA, N9020A
MXA, N9010A EXA, or
N9000A CXA
– Option 503 or any other frequency option
Phase noise
measurement
application
N9068A (PXA, MXA, EXA)
W9068A (CXA)
– Option 2FP – fixed perpetual license
– Option 2TP – transportable perpetual
license (not available for CXA)
Figure 1. Demonstration setup
Demonstration Setup
Connect the X-Series and MXG
Perform the following steps to
interconnect the X-Series and MXG
(see Figure 1 for a graphical overview):
A. Connect the MXG RF output port
to the X-Series RF input port with
a 50 Ω RF cable
B. Connect the MXG “REF IN” to the
X-Series “10 MHz OUT” port (rear
panel) with a BNC cable
Helpful tip:
Update your instrument firmware and software
to the latest version, available at
www.keysight.com/find/xseries_software
www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio
REF IN
10 MHz
OUT
