N7828A Required Test Equipment

This section lists the test equipment needed to run performance tests and adjustments. Models for each test equipment category are given in order of preference. Alternate models are also listed but should be considered a lower priority. All equipment is Keysight, Agilent, or Hewlett Packard unless otherwise specified. Quantity required is one each unless specified otherwise. Refer to each individual test for specific setup configurations.

Test Equipment	Recommended Model	Alternate Model
Analyzers
Signal analyzer, for performance tests Note the following: M9484C signal generators with frequency option 554 can only use the N9041B. All other VXG models can use any of the recommended or alternate models providing that the frequency option is ≥ the maximum frequency of the DUT.	N9041B with options: Frequency option for Input 2: 590, 90 GHz or 5CX, 110 GHz Other options: N9085EM0E — 5G NR measurement application P50 — Preamplifier, 100 kHz to 50 GHz. P50 is used but not required by Power Level Accuracy.	N9040B N9030B With options: 5xx frequency option. Select any frequency option that has a maximum frequency ≥ the maximum frequency of the DUT. N9085EM0E — 5G NR measurement application Pxx preamp option. Select any preamp option that has a maximum frequency ≥ the maximum frequency of the DUT. MPB (Options Pxx & MPB are used but not required by Power Level Accuracy.)
Signal analyzer, for adjustments Adjustments are for the M9384B only.	N9040B with options: Frequency option 550 H1G — 1 GHz analysis bandwidth
Vector Signal Analysis Application Required for the N9040B when used with adjustments.	89600 VSA with licenses: 89601200C, basic vector signal analysis and hardware connectivity 89601AYAC, digital demodulation analysis 89601BHFC, OFDM modulation analysis Note that the 89600 application must be installed on the same PC as TME. When ordering 89600 licenses, ensure they are for the 89600 installation on the test PC — not the N9040B UXA.
Sources
Phase noise reference source 1 required for the M9384B 2 required for the M9484C	E8257D¹ Options 5xx², UNT, UNY,1EU The E8267D is not allowed because it does not support low phase noise mode. Select a frequency that is ≥ the maximum frequency of the DUT.	None
Phase noise measurement system	N5511A Options 526 or 540, CH2¹ CH2 is required for the M9484C.	E5505A Option 001¹ Option 001 provides high frequency, high power capability. Not allowed with the M9484C.
Power meters and power sensors (See below for calibration service ordering guidelines.)
Power meter Note: USB power sensors require a power meter with USB ports.	N1914B	N1913B N1914A^{1, 2} N1912A E4419A¹ E4419B¹ N1914A power meters with serial number prior to MY53040007 require Service Note N1914A-07 which fixes a power supply ground loop. The ground loop injects noise into the measurement circuits which can cause unstable measurements at low (-30 dBm) power levels. Requires USB ports when used with U-Series USB power sensors. See below for more information. Requires firmware A2.09.01 or greater when using with N-series power sensors.
Power Sensor 1 For performance verification tests for M9484C Note: USB power sensors require a power meter with USB ports.	U8488A Option 200	U8487A¹ Option 200 U8485A² Option 200 U8481A³ Option 200 Not allowed with Option 554 in Maximum Output Power and Power Level Accuracy tests. Not allowed with Options 544 or 554 in Maximum Output Power and Power Level Accuracy tests. Not allowed with frequency options ≥ 520 in Maximum Output Power and Power Level Accuracy tests.
Power Sensor 1 For performance verification tests for M9384B Note: USB power sensors require a power meter with USB ports.	U8488A Option 200	U8488A Option 100 U8487A Option 100 / 200 U8485A¹ Option 100 / 200 N8485A¹ Option 033, STD / CFT N8485A,² STD / CFT Not allowed with Option F44 in Maximum Output Power and Power Level Accuracy tests. Not allowed with Options F32 or F44 in Maximum Output Power and Power Level Accuracy tests.
High-Power Power Sensor For M9384B with option 1EB or 1EE for performance verification tests.	E9300A-H25	None
Power Sensor 1 For adjustments	N8488A	None
Other devices
High performance oscilloscope	DSOZ634A¹ Can only be connected via LAN. Refer to the Connecting LAN Test Instruments section of the Getting Started topic.	Click herefor a list of alternate oscilloscope models: Select any oscilloscope frequency option that has a maximum frequency greater than or equal to the maximum frequency of the unit under test. DSAX92004A DSAX92504A DSAX92804A DSAX93204A DSOX92004A DSOX92504A DSOX92804A DSOX93204A MSOX92004A MSOX92504A MSOX92804A MSOX93204A DSAV204A¹ DSAV254A¹ DSAV334A¹ DSOV204A¹ DSOV254A¹ DSOV334A¹ DSAZ204A¹ DSAZ254A¹ DSAZ334A¹ DSAZ504A¹ DSAZ634A¹ DSOZ204A¹ DSOZ254A¹ DSOZ334A¹ DSOZ504A¹ The Infiniium V-series and Z-series oscilloscopes can only be connected via LAN. Refer to the Connecting LAN Test Instruments section of the Getting Started topic.
50 Ω termination, Type-N (m) Optional for Internal Alignments For Type-N DUTs One required for each RF port of the DUT.	909A Option 012
50 Ω termination, 3.5 mm (f) Optional for Internal Alignments For 3.5 mm DUTs One required for each RF port of the DUT.	909D
50 Ω termination, 2.4 mm (f) Optional for Internal Alignments Can be used with 2.4 mm and 1.85 mm DUTs One required for each RF port of the DUT.	85138B
Low frequency power divider	Mini-Circuits ZFSC-2-5-S+	None
High frequency power divider	87303C	None
mmWave power divider Not required for frequency options < 544	Marki PD-0465	None
mmWave phase detector 2 required Not required for frequency options < 544	Marki MM1-2567LS	None

N1914A Options for USB Ports

Click below for a table that lists the various options that will provide USB ports on the N1914A power meter.

Click here for options table.

N1914A Orderable Options		Description	FW responds as option¹
201	Ordered from the factory with new N1914A	Dual channel average power meter with VGA, trigger in/out, 1 front and 1 rear USB port	008, 010, 012
The following options are ordered as upgrades to an existing N1914A power meter.
106	This is the recommended option.	Dual channel average power meter with 1 front and 1 rear USB port	008
103	alternate	Dual channel average power meter, battery, 2 rear USB ports	001, 009
105	alternate	Dual channel average power meter with VGA, battery, 1 front and 1 rear USB port	008, 010
108	alternate	Parallel rear-panel sensor input connectors, front-panel reference calibrator connector, 2 rear USB ports	002, 009
109	alternate	Parallel rear-panel sensor input connectors, rear-panel reference calibrator connector, 2 rear USB ports	003, 009
111	alternate	Dual channel average power meter, battery, 1 front and 1 rear USB port	001, 008
167	alternate	Dual channel average power meter, external trigger in/out, 1 front and 1 rear USB port	008, 012

The firmware will respond with the option numbers as determined by the installed orderable option. TME will look for either USB option 008 or 009.

Guidelines for Ordering Power-Sensor Calibration Service

Use the following guidelines to ensure power sensors used by the N7800A application receive the correct calibration service:

Order Option 1A7 when ordering new power sensors that will be used as working standards in N7800A TME calibrations.
When ordering periodic calibration for instruments used as lab standards in the N7800A software, we recommend using “Keysight Cal + Uncertainties + Guardbanding”. More information can be found at http://www.keysight.com/find/americas_cal.
The N7800A software incorporates the ISO GUM Uncertainty in point-to-point uncertainty calculations. The special “H-series” calibration options (shown on the Special Calibrations Matrix located at http://cal.software.keysight.com) provide lower measurement uncertainties through use of direct comparison to devices directly characterized by NPL or NIST (or another NMI). The overall resulting N7800A measurement uncertainties then reflects these lower device uncertainties. The equipment requirements of each N7800A calibration application are summarized in the Special Calibrations Matrix which can be found at http://cal.software.keysight.com.

Option H99 is a special option for the Roseville Service Center [only] which provides electronic calibration data available as a .csv file that can be imported into TME thus avoiding manual entry. Option H99 must be requested from the Roseville Service Center upon re-calibration only of any previously purchased power sensor and not for new purchases of power sensors. This option may be ordered in addition to any other required or requested Std Lab Calibration option. Option H99 is recommended but not required.

The following models are not supported by Option H99:

E9304A-H18, H19, H84
E9300A-H25
N8386A
N8486AQ