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Keysight Technologies
Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Analyzer




Selection Guide
Introduction

The Keysight Technologies Inc. extensive array of signal Additionally, for applications that require greater
analyzer products, from DC to 325 GHz and beyond, mobility, handheld products offer the ability to take
address whatever application you may be working on. precision out into the field.

Proven measurement science and expertise are A signal or spectrum analysis instrument purchase is an
incorporated into all of our signal analyzers and investment that must meet not only today's challenges
measurement software, ensuring accurate frequency, but also tomorrow's requirements, however selecting
amplitude, and modulation measurements, including the ideal instrument for your business can be complex
distortion, spurious, phase noise, and 2G to 4G and time consuming. This selection guide is designed to
wireless communications signals. And because many help you identify the right spectrum or signal analyzer
of Keysight's benchtop and modular instruments share and software to fit your budget, application, and specific
a common set of software applications, you can be measurement needs.
assured of consistent results whether your goal is
faster design in R&D or high volume production in
manufacturing.



Frequency coverage for Keysight spectrum and signal analyzers
3 Hz 10 Hz 20 Hz 5 kHz 9 kHz 1 MHz 50 MHz 6 GHz 20 GHz 26.5 GHz 44 GHz 50 GHz

PXA signal analyzer1 Real-time spectrum analysis

MXA signal analyzer Real-time spectrum analysis
Benchtop




EXA signal analyzer1

CXA signal analyzer

Basic spectrum analyzers (BSA)

PXI RF vector signal analyzer
Benchtop




PXI MW vector signal analyzer

FieldFox handheld analyzers
Handheld




Handheld spectrum analyzers (HSA)

MXE EMI receiver

1. Up to 1.1 THz with external mixing
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Product Categories
Spectrum analyzers and signal analyzers
Key Specifications Comparison ........................................ 4
Traditionally, spectrum analyzers are referred to as
swept-tuned, super-heterodyne receivers that provide a Capability Comparison ........................................................ 5
display of amplitude versus frequency. Modern day Benchtop
analyzers offer both swept-tuned and FFT architectures. X-Series Signal Analyzers ............................................... 6
While the terms spectrum analyzer and signal analyzer are
used interchangeably, signal analyzer is a more accurate Basic Spectrum Analyzers .............................................. 9
term for modern day analyzers that provide more Modular
comprehensive signal analysis, not only in PXIe Vector Signal Analyzers ...................................... 10
frequency-domain but also time- and modulation-domains.
Handheld
Benchtop FieldFox Handheld Analyzers ....................................... 11
Handheld Spectrum Analyzers ..................................... 12
Benchtop spectrum and signal analyzers are well-suited for
Applications & Measurement Software
R&D or design verification where analysis and
troubleshooting benefit from interactive analysis. 89600 VSA and WLA software .................................... 13
Keysight's benchtop analyzers range from low cost to X-Series Measurement Applications .......................... 14
industry-leading performance with the broadest range of
Other
measurement capabilities so you can choose the analyzer
that best suits your needs. Migrating from Legacy Spectrum Analyzers ............. 15

Modular PXI vector signal analyzers
Modular signal analyzers are ideal for applications that
require fast, high quality measurements, such as
high-volume manufacturing, where quality control, product
conformance and test optimization are essential. Modular
solutions offer speed, scalability and repeatability, along
with the flexibility to configure a solution with a shared
processor, frame/chassis, display, and interface. Benefit
from Keysight's measurement expertise, software, and
PXI integration to create an application-focused modular
solution, including multi-channel or multi-measurement
capability.

Handheld analyzers
Whether you're looking for value or precision, RF or
microwave, we offer rugged, accurate, fast, and easy-to
use handheld spectrum analyzers to address challenges
faced by field technicians and engineers. Handheld
analyzers are optimized for long battery life and minimal
weight.

Applications and measurement software
Available for a broad range of communication standards
and modulation types, Keysight offers PC- and
instrument-based applications and software to address
measurement needs from in-depth troubleshooting, to
standard-compliant design validation, to high-speed
pass/fail testing.
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Key Specifications Comparison
Benchtop Modular Handheld
Specifications PXA MXA EXA CXA BSA PXI RF VSA PXI