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1. System Requirements

Installation Steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

To generate signals using the N7617C Signal Studio for WLAN 2024 Update 1.0 software, you must have a properly configured PC and a properly configured instrument, as described in the following tables.

WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p

WLAN 802.11n

WLAN 802.11ac

WLAN 802.11ah

WLAN 802.11ax

WLAN 802.11be

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5172B-653 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa)

  • N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-656 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 Msa)

  • N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

E8267D PSG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version C.06.26 or later

Required options:

  • E8267D-602 (internal baseband generator with 64 Msa memory and digital bus capability)

Recommended options:

  • E8267D-005 (6 GB internal hard drive)

  • E8267D-403 (calibrated noise personality, required for C/N capability)

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

E6640A EXM wireless test set

Software:

  • Version E.16.06 or later

Recommended options:

  • E6640A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • E6640A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications)

Additional options to consider:

  • E6640A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • E6640A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity)

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11n

Solutions

Instruments

Requirements

One Signal Generator Solution for MxN MIMO

(output switched between multiple waveforms in ARB memory)

One N5172B EXG

or

One N5182B MXG

N5172B EXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

     or N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSa)

N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

 

N5182B MXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range

     or N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa)

N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

Multiple Signal Generators Solution with Baseband Timing Alignment, but without RF Phase Coherence for MxN MIMO

(Two signal generators with baseband generator clock coherence, but without RF common LO)

M numbers of

N5172Bs or

N5182Bs

for transmitter test

or

N numbers of

N5172Bs or

N5182Bs

for receiver test

N5172B EXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSa)

N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

 

N5182B MXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa)

N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

Multiple Signal Generators Solution with Baseband Timing Alignment and RF Phase Coherence for MxN MIMO

(Signal generators with RF common LO and baseband generator clock coherence)

M numbers of

N5172Bs or

for transmitter test

or

N numbers of

N5172Bs or

N5182Bs

for receiver test

N5172B EXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSa)

N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

 

N5182B MXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa)

N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator (multichannel synchronization)

Driver:

  • Version 2.1.000.0 or later

Required options:

Y1299A-001 PXI multichannel/MIMO, reference solution kit

  • For multichannel operation, the Signal Studio software assumes the M9381A VSG follows the multichannel reference solution typical configuration, using the accompanying configuration tools. Refer to the Multi-Channel, Reference Solution Startup Guide for more information.

  • Also refer to the “Multi-Channel Reference Solution Typical Configuration” section of the M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator Configuration Guide.

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-012 (LO sharing for phase coherency)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.
  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

E6640A EXM wireless test set

Software:

  • Version E.16.06 or later

Recommended options:

  • E6640A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • E6640A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications)

Additional options to consider:

  • E6640A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • E6640A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity)

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11ac

Solutions

Hardware Requirements

80+80 MHz SISO

Mx2 MIMO

Mx3 MIMO

Mx4 MIMO

Mx5 MIMO

Mx6 MIMO

Mx7 MIMO

Mx8 MIMO

MxN MIMO (with one signal generator switching between different waveforms)

N5172B EXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

     or N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-655 (upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSa)

N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

 

N5182B MXG

Firmware version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range

     or N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Other options to consider:

N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa)

N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator (multichannel synchronization)

Driver:

  • Version 2.1.000.0 or later

Required options:

Y1299A-001 PXI multichannel/MIMO, reference solution kit

  • For multichannel operation, the Signal Studio software assumes the M9381A VSG follows the multichannel reference solution typical configuration, using the accompanying configuration tools. Refer to the Multi-Channel, Reference Solution Startup Guide for more information.

  • Also refer to the “Multi-Channel Reference Solution Typical Configuration” section of the M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator Configuration Guide.

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-012 (LO sharing for phase coherency)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.
  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

E6640A EXM wireless test set

Software:

  • Version E.16.06 or later

Recommended options:

  • E6640A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • E6640A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications)

Additional options to consider:

  • E6640A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • E6640A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity)

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11ah

Solutions

Hardware Requirements

Mx2 MIMO

Mx3 MIMO

Mx4 MIMO

MxN MIMO (with one signal generator switching between different waveforms)

N5172B EXG

Firmware version B.01.10 or later 

Required options:

N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

     or N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5172B-653 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

Other options to consider:

N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 256 MSa)

N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

 

N5182B MXG

Firmware version B.01.10 or later

Required options:

N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range

     or N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

N5182B-656 (Internal baseband generator, 32 MSa/sec, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

Other options to consider:

N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa)

N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

E6640A EXM wireless test set

Software:

  • Version E.16.06 or later

Recommended options:

  • E6640A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • E6640A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • Y-Options (these option models, beginning with "Y," combine signal creation and measurement applications)

Additional options to consider:

  • E6640A-506 (380 MHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • E6640A-5WC (frequency range for wireless connectivity)

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11ax

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5172B-653 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa)

  • N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-656 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 Msa)

  • N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

Hardware Requirements for WLAN 802.11be

Instruments

Requirements

N5186A MXG vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.13.00 or later

N5172B EXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5172B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5172B-653 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 60 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5172B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5172B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5172B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5172B-021 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 256 Msa)

  • N5172B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5172B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5172B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.70 or later

Required options:

  • N5182B-503 (9 kHz to 3 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-656 (internal baseband generator, 32 Msa/s, up to 80 MHz RF bandwidth)

Recommended options:

  • N5182B-506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency range)

  • N5182B-657 (upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth)

Additional options to consider:

  • N5182B-009 (internal Flash drive)

  • N5182B-012 (LO in/out for phase coherency)

  • N5182B-022 (upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 Msa to 512 Msa)

  • N5182B-1EA (high power output for PA testing)

  • N5182B-403 (calibrated AWGN for testing with noise)

  • N5182B-UNV (enhanced dynamic range)

N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version B.01.80 or later

M9381A PXIe vector signal generator

Driver:

  • Version 1.4.400.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9381A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

  • M9381A-M10 (memory 1024 Msa)

  • M9381A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9381A-B10 (RF modulation bandwidth 100 MHz)

  • M9381A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9381A-F06 (frequency range 1 MHz to 6 GHz)

Limitations:

The M9381A VSG has a limitation related to the Power Search and DC Cal functions, creating a time-synchronization loss. That is, the signal timing changes after a Power Search or DC Cal. When ALC is set to Off, Signal Studio automatically runs Power Search, which affects the user's trigger signal for starting waveform playback. Even though the timing alignment of the trigger signal and waveform are properly set, the Power Search function disrupts this synchronization. In these cases, use the following workarounds:

  • Set ALC to On whenever possible. This avoids the automatic Power Search.

  • When ALC must be set to Off (or is set to Off by Signal Studio), you can re-trigger the signal by turning ARB Off, then On, and then send the trigger signal to M9381A VSG.

For DC Cal, run it before you download and play the waveform. Do not run DC Cal while the signal is playing, which disrupts the synchronization.

M9383A PXIe microwave signal generator (single-channel configurations)

Driver:

  • Version 2.0.880.0 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383A-F14 (frequency range 1 MHz to 14 GHz)

  • M9383A-B16 (RF modulation bandwidth 160 MHz)

  • M9383A-M05 (memory 512 MSa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9383A-F44 (frequency range 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383A-C11 (RF modulation bandwidth 1 GHz)

M9383B VXG-m microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9383B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9383B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9383B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9383B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9384B VXG microwave signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.02.00 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9384B-001 (add channel 1)

  • M9384B-F44 (frequency range, 1 MHz to 44 GHz)

  • M9384B-D21 (RF bandwidth, 2 GHz with 256 MSa memory for frequency options F32 and F44)

  • M9384B-M05 (baseband generator memory upgrade to 512 MSa)

M9484C VXG signal generator

Firmware:

  • Version A.10.00 or later

M9410A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9410a

M9411A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9411a

M9415A VXT PXI vector transceiver

For information on software and available options, go to www.keysight.com/find/m9415a

M9420A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9420A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9420A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9420A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9420A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9420A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9420A-FDX (full duplex ports)

  • M9420A-HDX (half duplex ports)

M9421A VXT PXIe vector transceiver

Software:

  • Version M.16 or later

Recommended options:

  • M9421A-506 (6 GHz frequency range)

  • M9421A-1EA (high output power)

  • M9421A-B85 (increases signal bandwidth to 80 MHz)

  • M9421A-B1X (increases signal bandwidth to 160 MHz)

  • M9421A-M05 (memory 512 Msa)

Additional options to consider:

  • M9421A-HDX (half duplex ports)

PC Requirements

200 GB HDD with 2 GB free disk space at runtime (5 GB or higher recommended)

1024 x 768 screen resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended)

If you use a high-resolution display, the GUI's font size may appear too small to read. To resolve this, lower your PC's display resolution, but make sure the display scaling remains set at 100 percent, otherwise portions of the GUI will become truncated and hidden from view.

Windows 10 (64 bit):

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 or later

Keysight IO Libraries, version 18.0 or later

Keysight License Manager 5 (4. Downloading and Installing Keysight License Manager 5)

Keysight License Service (included with installer)

Keysight Host Processor Platform (included with installer)

Installed GPIB IO interface card, LAN interface card, or USB/GPIB interface connector

Keysight VISA

Microsoft Windows Installer version 2.0 or later