About Keysight FieldFox Handheld Analyzers with 89600 VSA Software
The Keysight 89600 VSA software supports the following FieldFox handheld RF Radio Frequency: A generic term for radio-based technologies, operating between the Low Frequency range (30k Hz) and the Extra High Frequency range (300 GHz). and microwave analyzers:
For all models shown, SA Hardware/SA Option 233 and CPU2 are required. See the FieldFox Handheld Analyzers Configuration Guide for more information on Option 233 and CPU2.
| FieldFox Handheld RF and Microwave Analyzers | FieldFox Requirements | VSA Requirements |
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N9913A, N9914A, N9915A, N9916A, N9917A, N9918A, N9935A, N9936A, N9937A, N9938A, N9950A, N9951A, N9952A, N9960A, N9961A, N9962A
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FW version ≥ A.11.55 SA Mode (Option 233) CPU2 Processor |
89601B-200 version ≥ 22.00 or 8960120xC/U version ≥ 2019 Update 1.3 |
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N9913B, N9914B, N9915B, N9916B, N9917B, N9918B, N9933B, N9934B, N9935B, N9936B, N9937B, N9938B
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FW version ≥ A.11.55 CPU2 Processor |
89601B-200 version ≥ 2018 or 8960120xC/U version ≥ 2019 Update 1.3 |
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N9550B, N9951B, N9952B, N9953B, N9960B, N9961B, N9962B, N9963B
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FW version ≥ A.12.15 CPU2 Processor |
Version ≥ 2021 Update 1 |
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N9912C, N9913C, N9914C, N9915C, N9933C, N9934C, N9935C
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FW version ≥ A.12.79 | Version ≥ 2024 Update 1 |
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N9916D, N9917D, N9918D, N9936D, N9937D, N9938D, N9950D, N9951D, N9952D, N9953D, N9960D, N9961D, N9962D, N9963D HiSlip is not supported with "D" models. Use VXI-11 instead. |
FW version ≥ D.14.02 | Version ≥ 2026 Update 2 |
Software Installation
Remote operating mode: The 89600 VSA software runs on a PC connected to the analyzer via a LAN Local Area Network: A communications network that serves users within a local geographical area, typically over distances of around 100m. Wireless LANs use wireless communicaitons to network devices so there is no need for data cabling. interface; see Remote Configuration topic for more information.
Embedded configurations are not supported for FieldFox handheld analyzers.
Making Measurements
The remote operating mode supports single-channel measurements.
- Single-channel measurement: For single channel measurements, see Making Single Channel Measurements.
See Also
Available Measurement Hardware
