M9069A Noise Figure Measurement Application

The M9069A is discontinued after June 1, 2019. The replacement model is the N9069EM0D X-Series Measurement Application with KeysightCare.

Signal analysis

• One-button noise figure and gain measurements from 10 MHz to 6 GHz with M9391A, 10 MHz to 3.6 GHz with M9393A
• Supports Keysight 346 Series noise source (346CH08 USB adapter is required to connect to BNC-input-bias noise source the USB controller port)
• Combine with U7227x Series USB preamps for reduced noise figure measurement uncertainty
• Compatible with M9391A PXIe VSA and M9393A PXIe Performance SA

Measurements

• Measurements include noise figure, gain, Y-factor, effective temperature, and hot/cold power density
• Estimate the overall noise figure using the measurement uncertainty calculator
• To help optimize your measurements and minimize uncertainties, refer to the 10 Hints for Making Successful Noise Figure Measurements application note
• Support for multi-stage converters, external LO control and manual mode

Other features

• License key upgradeable
• Transportable software license supports up to four PXIe VSAs in one mainframe
• SCPI remote interface, code compatible with ESA, PSA, and NFA

The M9069A noise figure measurement application is one in a common library of measurement applications for the Keysight modular PXIe VSAs, transforming them into noise figure testers with convenient one-button operation, automating measurement procedures, and allowing you to stay on the leading edge of your design and manufacturing challenges.

Noise figure measurements

• Characterize noise figure and gain of receivers and their lower-level components, in three data views: graphic, meter and table
• Achieve great testing flexibility with user-definable sweep time and noise source settling time settings