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Keysight Technologies
Multi-Channel Antenna
Calibration, Reference Solution
Configuration
Guide
OVERVIEW
This configuration guide contains information to help you configure your Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration (MAC), Reference
Solution and tailor the system to meet your requirements.
Table of contents Page number
A: Configure the M9703A AXIe digitizer ........................................................................................................................................3
B: Configure the M9362AD01 PXIe quad downconverter ............................................................................................................3
C: Add M9352A PXIe hybrid IF amplifier/attenuator .....................................................................................................................3
D: Select and configure the LO for the M9362AD01 PXIe quad downconverter .........................................................................4
E: Select and configure a RF/microwave source for antenna receive calibration ......................................................................5
F: Select and configure AXIe chassis .............................................................................................................................................6
G: Select and configure PXIe chassis ............................................................................................................................................6
H: Select and configure embedded or external controller ...........................................................................................................7
H1: For M9037A high-performance PXIe embedded controller ........................................................................................7
H2: For M9536A AXIe embedded controller .......................................................................................................................7
H3: For external controller ...................................................................................................................................................8
I: Select solution start-up kit and example software ....................................................................................................................8
J: Reference solution block diagram .............................................................................................................................................8
K: Physical computer and PCIe connections ..................................................................................................................................9
L: Select services ..........................................................................................................................................................................10
M: Related literature.....................................................................................................................................................................11
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A. Configure the M9703A AXIe digitizer (occupies 1 AXIe slot)
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below.
Not all M9703A product options are shown below. See www.keysight.com/find/M9703A for more detail.
Step 1. Start with M9703A AXIe digitizer base configuration (select quantity required)
Qty 1 The M9703A includes:
Number of digitizer channels: 8
Bandwidth: 650 MHz
Sample rate: 1 GSa/s
Memory, per channel: 64 MSa
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
Step 2. Choose sample rate
M9703A-SR1 1 GSa/s Included in base configuration of M9703A
Qty 1 M9703A-SR2 1.6 GSa/s
Step 3. Add DDC
Qty 1 M9703A-DDC Real-time DDC
Step 4. Choose frequency range
M9703A-F05 650 MHz maximum Included in base configuration of M9703A
Qty 1 M9703A-F10 1 GHz path enabled
Step 5. Choose memory
M9703A-M10 1 GB, 64 MS/channel Included in base configuration of M9703A
M9703A-M40 4 GB, 256 MS/channel
Qty 1 M9703A-M16 16 GB, 1024 MS/channel
Step 6. Add specification optimization
Increases dynamic range
M9703A-FRF High frequency specs optimization
B. Configure the M9362AD01 PXIe quad downconverter (occupies 3 PXIe slots)
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below.
Step 1. Start with M9362AD01 base configuration (add and configure two M9362AD01 for each M9703A)
Qty 2 The M9362AD01 includes:
Number of downconverter channels: 4 each
Bandwidth: 1.5 GHz
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
Step 2. Choose frequency range
Qty 2 M9362AD01-F26 10 MHz - 26.5 GHz
M9362AD01-F40 10 MHz - 40 GHz
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C. Add the M9352A PXIe hybrid IF amplifier/attenuator (occupies 1 PXIe slot)
Step 1. Add one M9352A-H01 amplifier for each M9362AD01 quad downconverter
Qty 2 The M9352A-H01 includes:
Number of amplifier channels: 4 each
Bandwidth: 1 GHz
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 1 year
D. Select and configure the LO for the M9362AD01 PXIe quad downconverter
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below. Not all N5183B or E8257D
product options are shown below. See www.keysight.com/find/N5183B or www.keysight.com/find/E8257D for more detail.
Step 1. Select LO base configuration
Qty 1 N5183B MXG microwave signal generator Standard product includes installation guide, electronic
documentation set (CD-ROM), adapters, country specific
E8257D PSG microwave signal generator power cord and return to Keysight 3 year warranty.
Other microwave signal generator
Step 2. Choose frequency range
For N5183B:
N5183B-520 9 kHz - 20 GHz
Qty 1 N5183B-532 9 kHz - 31.8 GHz
N5183B-540 9 kHz - 40 GHz
For E8257D:
E8257D-520 9 kHz - 20 GHz
E8257D-532 9 kHz - 31.8 GHz
E8257D-540 9 kHz - 40 GHz
Step 3. Select other options as needed
For N5183B:
N5183B-1E1 Step attenuator
N5183B-1EA High output power
Qty 1 N5183B-UNY Low phase noise
N5183B-UNZ Fast frequency switching
For E8257D:
E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator
E8257D-1EA High output power
E8257D-UNX Ultra-low phase noise
E8257D-UNY Enhanced ultra-low phase noise
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E. Select and configure a RF/microwave source for antenna calibration
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below. Not all N5183B or E8257D
product options are shown below. See www.keysight.com/find/N5183B or www.keysight.com/find/E8257D for more detail.
Step 1. Select source base configuration
Qty 1 N5183B MXG microwave signal generator Standard product includes installation guide, electronic
documentation set (CD-ROM), adapters, country specific
E8257D PSG microwave signal generator power cord and return to Keysight 3 year warranty.
Other microwave signal generator
Step 2. Choose frequency range
For N5183B:
N5183B-520 9 kHz - 20 GHz
Qty 1 N5183B-532 9 kHz - 31.8 GHz
N5183B-540 9 kHz - 40 GHz
For E8257D:
E8257D-520 9 kHz - 20 GHz
E8257D-532 9 kHz - 31.8 GHz
E8257D-540 9 kHz - 40 GHz
Step 3. Select other options as needed
For N5183B:
N5183B-1E1 Step attenuator
N5183B-1EA High output power
Qty 1 N5183B-UNY Low phase noise
Qty 1 N5183B-UNZ Fast frequency switching
1CM010A 2U rack mount kit
For E8257D:
E8257D-1E1 Step attenuator
E8257D-1EA High output power
E8257D-UNX Ultra-low phase noise
E8257D-UNY Enhanced ultra-low phase noise
1CM014A 4U rack mount kit
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F. Select and configure AXIe chassis
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below. Not all M9502A and M9505A
product options are shown below. See www.keysight.com/find/M9502A or www.keysight.com/find/M9505A for more detail.
Step 1. Select AXIe chassis to fit number of M9703A AXIe digitizers selected
Qty 1 The M9502A AXIe chassis (supports up to 2 M9703As for a total of 16 channels) includes:
Number of AXIe slots: 2
AXIe filler module
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
The M9505A AXIe chassis (supports up to 5 M9703As for a total of 40 channels) includes:
Number of AXIe slots: 5
AXIe filler modules
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
The M9514A AXIe chassis (supports up to 13 M9703As for a total of 104 channels) includes:
Number of AXIe slots: 13
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
AXIe filler modules must be ordered separately
Step 2. Select rack mount hardware (optional)
Y1225A Rack mount kit for M9502A
Y1226A Rack mount kit for M9505A
Y1229A Rack mount kit for M9514A
Step 3. Select AXIe filler modules for M9514A (required if using M9514A)
Order one filler module for each empty slot
Y1221A AXIe filler module: single slot
Step 4. Select power cable for M9514A (required if using M9514A)
Y1235A 1-phase without neutral, 250 VAC, NEMA L6-30
Y1236A 3-phase WYE with neutral, 240/415 VAC, IEC 60309
Y1237A 3-phase DELTA with neutral, 250 VAC, NEMA L15-30
Y1238A 3-phase WYE with neutral, unterminated
G. Select and configure PXIe chassis (17 instrument slots)
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution indicated below. Not all M9018A product
options are shown below. See www.keysight.com/find/M9018A for more detail.
Step 1. Select PXIe chassis to fit number of slots required for attenuators and downconverters selected
Qty 1 The M9018A PXIe chassis includes:
Standard (non-EMC) PXI blank filler panel kit
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
Step 2. Select rack mount kit (optional)
Y1215B Flush mount kit for M9018A
Y1216A Recess mount kit for M9018A
Y1217A Rack rail kit for M9018A
Step 3. Select EMC filler panels (optional)
Y1213A PXI EMC filler panel kit - 5 slots
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H. Select and configure embedded or external controller (PC host)
Select one of the following: M9037A (H1), M9536A (H2), or external PC (H3)
H1. For M9037A high-performance PXIe embedded controller (occupies 1 PXIe system slot)1
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution that includes both an AXIe and PXIe
chassis, indicated below. See www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis for alternate configuration methods.
Step 1. Select M9037A PXIe embedded controller
Qty 1 The M9037A includes:
Intel i7-4700EQ quad-core processor, 2.4 GHz, 8 thread, 4 GB RAM and 240 GB SSD
Two DisplayPort, four USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, GP-IB, two Ethernet, PXI Trigger
Front Panel x8 PCIe for connecting a second PXIe or AXIe chassis
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
Step 2. Choose memory
M9037A-M04 Standard 4 GB
Qty 1 M9037A-M08 Memory upgrade from 4 GB to 8 GB RAM
M9037A-M16 Memory upgrade from 4 GB to 16 GB RAM
Step 3. Choose an operating system
M9037A-WE3 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (32-bit)
Qty 1 M9037A-WE6 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (64-bit)
Step 4. Select accessories (optional)
Y1206A USB keyboard and mouse
Y1260A GP-IB cable
Y1262A DisplayPort cable
Y1264A Spare SSD with carrier: WES 7/32
Y1265A Spare SSD with carrier: WES 7/64
H2. For M9536A AXIe embedded controller (occupies slot #1 of the AXIe chassis)
Recommended options for Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution that only uses an AXIe chassis (with no
PXIe chassis), indicated below.
Step 1. Select M9536A AXIe embedded controller
The M9536A includes:
Intel Xeon L5518 quad-core processor, 2.13 GHz, 8 GB RAM and 160 GB SSD
One VGA, three USB 2.0, two Ethernet, serial port
Software, example programs, and product information on CD
Return to Keysight warranty 3 years
Step 2. Upgrade memory (optional)
M9536A-M16 Memory upgrade from 8 GB to 16 GB RAM
Step 3. Choose an operating system
M9536A-WE3 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (32-bit)
Qty 1 M9536A-WE6 Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 (64-bit)
Step 4. Select accessories (optional)
Y1206A USB keyboard and mouse
Y1207A Spare SSD: WES 7/32
Y1208A Spare SSD: WES 7/64
1. The M9037A embedded controller occupies the M9018A system slot and the empty space to the left of the system slot.
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H3. For an external controller 2
It is recommended that the external PC controller have at least two PCIe slots, one for each primary chassis (AXIe and PXIe) .
See www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis for alternate configuration methods.
Step 1. Select external PC
Select external PC with quad core processor, 8 GB RAM, Windows 7 64-bit, recommended
Step 2. Select hardware for AXIe chassis
M9048A PCIe desktop adaptor
Y1202A 2m PCIe cable
Step 3. Select hardware for PXIe chassis
M9048A PCIe desktop adaptor
Y1202A 2m PCIe cable
M9021A PCIe cable interface (installed in PXIe system slot)
I. Select solution start-up kit and example software
Step 1. Choose solution level start-up kit and example software
Qty 1 Y1299A-003 Multi-channel antenna calibration, reference solution kit
Includes documentation and example software
J. Reference solution block diagram
2. For a list of qualified external controllers, please see Tested Computer List Technical Note, literature number 5990-7632EN. See physical connection diagram
on page 9.
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K. Physical computer and PCIe connections
See multi-chassis configuration website for alternate configuration methods or if multiple PXIe chassis are required
www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis
EMBEDDED CONTROLLER EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
M9037A AXIe System 3
Embedded
Controller
Y1202A PCIe Cable
M9048A Desktop Adapter
M9037A Embedded Controller, M9352A Amplifier,
M9362AD01 Downconverter installed in M9018A PXI Chassis
Y1202A PCIe Cable
M9048A Desktop
Adapter
Y1202A PCIe Cable
M9021A PCIe Cable
Interface 3
PXIe System 3
M9703A Digitizers installed in M9502A AXIe Chassis
3. An external controller may be used to connect to an AXIe or AXIe and PXIe chassis. If connecting to both, two M9048A desktop adapter modules and Y1202A
cables will be needed. Other configurations are possible. See www.keysight.com/find/pxie-multichassis for more information.
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L. Select services
R-51B-001-C Return to Keysight warranty - 1 year Included with M9352A, M9048A
R-51B-001-3Z Return to Keysight warranty - 3 years Included with E8257D, M9018A, M9021A, M9037A, M9362AD01,
M9502A, M9505A, M9536A, M9703A, N5183B
R-51B-001-5Z Return to Keysight warranty - 5 years Available for E8257D, M9018A, M9021A, M9037A, M9362AD01,
M9502A, M9505A, M9536A, M9703A, N5183B
E8257D-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test Calibration certificate with measurement results available only at
data time of purchase.
M9703A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test Calibration certificate with measurement results available only at
data time of purchase.
N5183B-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test Calibration certificate with measurement results available only at
data time of purchase.
R-51B-001-3X Express warranty - 5 day turnaround Available for M9018A in the US, Japan, China and many EU countries
For 3 years
R-51B-001-5X Express warranty - 5 day turnaround Available for M9018A in the US, Japan, China and many EU countries
For 5 years
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