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Keysight Technologies M9391A PXIe Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer and M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 2 SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH disclose commercial computer software or WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE commercial computer software © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2020 MATERIAL IN THIS DOCUMENT THAT documentation. No additional government CONFLICT WITH THESE TERMS, THE requirements beyond those set forth in...
  • Page 3 shock hazards and are familiar with the performance and user safety issues. When no conductive part of the circuit may be safety precautions required to avoid the modules are in use and operation within exposed. possible injury. Read and follow all the specified full temperature range is not Do not connect switching cards directly to installation, operation, and maintenance...
  • Page 4 When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard. Australian Communication and Media This symbol indicates the instrument is Authority mark to indicate regulatory Chassis connections must only be used as sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Single M9391A VSA ......... . 40 Multiple M9391A PXIe VSAs in a Chassis ......42 Multiple M9391A PXIe VSAs in Two Chassis .
  • Page 6 Time-Synchronized, Multi-Channel PXIe VSA & VSG (Independent LO) . . . Phase-Coherent, Multi-Channel PXIe VSA & VSG (Shared LO) ..50 4x4 M9391A and M9381A Instrument Connections ..... . 51 Chassis #1 .
  • Page 7 M9381A Block Diagram ..........85 M9381A Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 9: Documentation Access

    Documentation Access Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 10: Vsa And Vsg Introduction

    Closely follow the startup process flow in this document. Deviating from the sequence can cause unpredictable system behavior, damage your system, and may cause personal injury. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 11: Related Documentation

    If the product software is installed on your PC, the related documents are also available in the software installation directory. Document Description Default Location on 64-bit Windows system Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 12 For M9391A: C:\Program Files (x86) tour of the SFP \Agilent\M9391\Help\M9391_SFP_Help.chm user interface, how-to procedures (for example, configuration, self test, operational check), and troubleshooting. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 13 For M9381: C:/Program Files (x86)/Agilent/M938x detailed /Help\M9381_DataSheet_5991-0279EN.pdf product For M9391A: C:\Program Files (x86) introduction, \Agilent\M9391\Help\M9391_DataSheet_5991-2603EN.pdf the data sheet supplies full product specifications. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 14 If you are using Keysight M9381A PXIe VSG and Keysight M9391A PXIe VSA for MIMO measurements, refer to Keysight LTE/LTE-Advanced Multi-Channel Reference Solution Startup Guide at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf /Y1299-90001.pdf Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 15 M9300A software and documentation, run the M938x installer, available at www.keysight.com/find/M9381A-driver . (When you run the M938x installer, you have the option to install only the M9300A-related files.) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 16: Step 1 - Unpack And Inspect The Module

    (see warranty information at beginning of this document). To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch exposed connector pins. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 17: Return An Instrument For Service

    On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR DEPARTMENT and the RMA number. In your correspondence, refer to the modules by serial number and the instrument by model number. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 18: Step 2 - Verify Shipment Contents And Model Options

    M9311A Keysight M9311A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator 5972-3335 PXIe Modular Product Startup Guide Reference 9320-6691 China ROHS Addendum for Signal Generator Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 19 Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 6 GHz M9381A-1EA High Output Power M9381A-UNZ Fast Switching M9381A-B04 RF Modulation Bandwidth, 40 MHz M9381A-B10 RF Modulation Bandwidth, 100 MHz Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 20: M9391A Shipment Contents

    Wrench, socket,extension, 5/16 inch, SMA 5002-3361 Cable removal tool, SMB/MMCX 5972-3335 PXIe Modular Product Startup Quick Reference 9320-6698 China RoHS Addendum for Vector Signal Analyzer Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 21: Model - Option List For The Keysight M9391A Pxie Vector Signal Analyzer

    Frequency Range, 1 MHz to 3 GHz M9391A-F06 Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 6 GHz M9391A-UNZ Fast Switching M9391A-B04 Analysis Bandwidth, 40 MHz Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 22 Add Keysight M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference: 10 MHz and 100 MHz M9391A-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data M9391A-012 LO Sharing for Phase Coherency Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 23: Step 3 - Install The Software

    Utilize a 2x8, or 4x4 PXIe system slot link configuration. Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above). Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 24: Chassis Requirements

    M9018/M9019A Chassis Air Flow The M9018/M9019A has multiple air intakes. They are located at the lower sides, lower front, and bottom of the chassis. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 25: Power Up The Controller

    Analyzer. This software is included with your shipment and is also available www.keysight.com/find/M9391A Software Installation Procedure Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Follow the installer prompts to install the IO libraries. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 26 Click on Finish Wait for the system to restart. Remote controller: (Follow these steps in order, or else instrument damage may result.) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 27 Shut down the remote controller PC. Use Start > Shut down Power down the chassis. Power up the chassis. Power up the remote controller PC. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 28: Step 4 - Install The Module

    Before inserting a module into the chassis, back the mounting screws out to ensure that there is no interference between the screws and the mounting rails. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 29 Keysight M9018A Chassis documentation Keysight M9018B Chassis documentation Keysight M9019A Chassis documentation . If you are using a non-Keysight chassis, consult your manufacturer's documentation. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 30 Cable Interface in the chassis to the PC host per the instructions that came with the Cable Interface. Power up the PXIe chassis. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 31: M9381A Instrument Connections

    Install the semi-rigid cables first. Torque specification for all SMA connectors is 8 Lb-In (0.904 Nm). M9381A Cable and Module Table Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 32: Multiple M9381A Pxie Vsgs In A Chassis

    MIMO devices. The PXIe VSGs can also be configured to be phase coherent with Option 012 and cabling all channels to use a single M9301A PXIe Synthesizer module with Y1243A cable kit. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 33 4x4 Independent LO Cable Connections: – Primary 100 MHz connection (8121-2175, long SMB-SMB) – Secondary 100 MHz connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB) – Semi-rigids Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 34: Multiple M9381A Pxie Vsgs In Two Chassis

    In the recommended configuration described below, the master chassis is the chassis containing the M9037A embedded container. The first M9381A instrument Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 35 Chassis – Technical Overview . Similarly, using M9037A or M9036A has several prerequisites. For more information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc. representative. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 36 The recommended multiple PXIe VSG system is configured as follows: Chassis 1: VSG #1: M9381A VSG #2: M9381A REF: M9300A VSG #3: M9381A VSG #4: M9381A Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 37 – Secondary 100 MHz connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB); trigger cables – LO distribution connections; Semi-rigids (W1312-20266 and W1312- 20267) – PCIe cable (Y1202A) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 38 LO to all channels. This gives the multi-channel system a highly precise and stable alignment between up to eight signal analyzers and eight signal generators. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 39 – Secondary 100 MHz & IF connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB); trigger cables – LO distribution connections; Semi-rigids (V2800-20006, V2800-20008, V2800-20009) – PCIe cable (Y1202A) – Unused M9301A modules Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 40: M9391A Instrument Connections

    M9214A Front Panel Connectors If you are building an M9381A PXIe VSA plus an M9391A PXIe VSG, see M9391A and M9381A Instrument Connections Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 41 120 mm 8120-5091 M9301A 100 MHz Out to M9350A 100 Cable, coaxial, SMB (female) - SMB (female) MHz In 120 mm 8120-5091 Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 42: Multiple M9391A Pxie Vsas In A Chassis

    Y1243A cable kit. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots. The recommended multiple PXIe VSA system is configured as follows: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 43 When the carrier phase must be aligned between channels (beamforming, relative phase measurements), cable the instrument as follows: – Primary 100 MHz connections (8121-2175, long SMB-SMB) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 44: Multiple M9391A Pxie Vsas In Two Chassis

    Chassis – Technical Overview . Similarly, using M9037A or M9036A has several prerequisites. For more information, please contact your local Keysight Technologies Inc. representative. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 45 M9301A in slot 16 M9350A in slot 4 M9350A in slot 8 M9350A in slot 13 M9350A in slot 17 Chassis 2: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 46 – Secondary 100 MHz and IF connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB) – LO distribution connections (W1312-20237) – PCIe cable (Y1202A); trigger cables Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 47 – Secondary 100 MHz & IF connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB) – LO distribution connections (V2800-20010, V2800-200011, V2800- 20007) – PCIe cable (Y1202A); trigger cables – Unused M9301A modules Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 48: M9391A And M9381A Instrument Connections

    The M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference module must be installed in slot 10 for proper time synchronization between instruments. For more information, see Sharing the M9300A Frequency Reference Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 49: 2X2 M9391A And M9381A Instrument Connections

    Reference and backplane triggering is used to create a 2-channel source and a 2- channel analyzer for testing 2x2 MIMO devices. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 50: Time-Synchronized, Multi-Channel Pxie Vsa & Vsg (Independent Lo)

    When the carrier phase must be aligned between channels (beamforming, relative phase measurements), cable the instrument as follows: 2x2 Shared LO Cable Connections: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 51: 4X4 M9391A And M9381A Instrument Connections

    M9301A PXIe Synthesizer for the PXIe VSAs and one for the PXIe VSGs. Slot blockers and EMC filler panels are installed in the empty slots. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 52: Chassis #1

    M9301A in slot M9301A in slot M9301A in slot M9350A in slot M9350A in slot M9350A in slot M9350A in slot Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 53: Chassis #2

    – Primary 100 MHz connection (8121-2175, long SMB-SMB) – Secondary 100 MHz and IF connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB) – Semi-rigids – PCIe cable (Y1202A) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 54: Phase-Coherent, Multi-Channel Pxie Vsa & Vsg (Shared Lo)

    – Secondary 100 MHz & IF connections (8120-5091, short SMB-SMB) – Semi-rigids – LO distribution connections (E6630-60004, SMA-SMA) – PCIe cable (Y1202A) – Unused M9301A modules Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 55: 8X8 M9391A And M9381A Instrument Connections

    For more information on how to set up the 10 MHz reference, refer to Synchronizing Multiple Chassis Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 56: Chassis #1

    REF: VSG #3: VSG #4: M9381A M9381A M9300A M9381A M9381A M9021A PCIe Cable M9300A in Interface in slot 1 slot 10 Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 57: Chassis #2

    7 slot 12 slot 16 M9350A in M9350A in M9350A in M9350A in slot 5 slot 8 slot 13 slot 17 Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 58: Time-Synchronized Only, Multi-Channel Pxie Vsa & Vsg (Independent Lo)

    V2802A LO Distribution Network .When the carrier phase must be aligned between channels (beamforming, relative phase measurements), cable the instrument as follows: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 59: Sharing The M9301A Synthesizer's Lo

    V2802A LO Distribution Network to connect up to eight PXIe VSG or PXIe VSA instruments. Before enabling shared synthesizer functionality, install the modules and cable as recommended in the previous sections. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 60: Enabling Shared Synthesizer Functionality

    Set this option to true, or use a supported model number such as V2802A. Setting this option prepares the driver for use with the LO Distribution Network by loading the LO Level field alignment data. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 61: Initialization Process

    “owner” of the synthesizer can cleanly initialize and shutdown the module. The following is an example of a typical driver construction: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 62: Alignments

    However, only the instance of the SFP that creates the reference Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 63 This configuration will retain control of the M9300A if you try to open a new configuration. If you connect a new configuration, that includes the same M9300A, you will see the following error: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 64: Synchronizing Multiple Chassis

    Run the SFP for the M9300A PXIe Frequency Reference in the master chassis. Turn OCXO out on. Turn the External Reference on. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 65 ( Utilities > Time Shift ). Changing the time shift will invalidate the multiple chassis synchronization from Align 10 MHz Phase Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 66: Configuring M9018A Pxie Backplane Triggers

    Keysight M9311A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator to the Keysight M9310A PXIe Source Output. Although the default is PXIe trigger 7, it can be reassigned using API hints. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 67: Procedure For Configuring Pxie Backplane Bus Triggers

    Self Test detects errors with backplane triggers 6 and 7. Open the M9018A SFP (Start > All Programs > Keysight > M9018 > M9018 Select (enable) Allow Control Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 68: Configuring Pxie Backplane Triggers For Multi-Channel Operations

    M9381A PXIe VSGs in two chassis. The diagram below shows the layout of the second chassis. Each chassis is configured in the same manner. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 69 The following is the recommended module and backplane layout for multiple M9391A PXIe VSAs in two chassis. The diagram below shows the layout of both the first and the second chassis. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 70 In the Shared LO configurations, there is an additional External Trigger line radiating out from the shared Synthesizer (Slave 1’s Synthesizer) as shown below: 1 ← 2 → 3. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 71: Configuring M9018B/M9019A Pxie Backplane Triggers

    5 through 9; therefore, it straddles two slot groups. The Self Test detects errors with backplane triggers 6 and 7. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 72 /to Bus 1 segment to/from Bus 2 segment. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 73: Configuring Pxie Backplane Triggers For Multi-Channel Operations

    The diagram below shows the layout of the second chassis. Each chassis is configured in the same manner. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 74: Cable And Connector Care

    1 ← 2 → 3. Cable and Connector Care Use the Keysight Cable Removal Tool to disconnect push-on cables from the module front panel connectors. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 75: Module Front Panel Features

    M9311A PXIe Digital Vector Modulator Front Panel Features M9350A PXIe Downconverter Front Panel Features M9214A PXIe IF Digitizer Front Panel Features Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 76: M9300A Front Panel Connectors

    This SMB male connector inputs a 1 MHz to 110 MHz reference signal. The connector is AC coupled and terminated into 50 Ω. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 77: M9301A Front Panel Connectors

    Keysight M9311A PXIe Digital Vector Modulators in a VSG configuration. Unused connectors should be terminated with the provided 50 Ω loads. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 78: M9310A Front Panel Connectors

    GHz or 6 GHz. To avoid damage, do not exceed 1 Watt (25 VDC) reverse power into the M9310A RF Out connector. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 79: M9311A Front Panel Connectors

    M9310A RF In connector. Do not remove or replace any of the four IQ cables at the bottom of the module. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 80: M9350A Front Panel Connectors

    This SMB male connector sends the IF signal to the M9214A IF Input. RF In This SMA female connector inputs a modulated RF signal.of 1 MHz to 6 GHz. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 81: M9214A Front Panel Connectors

    This SMB male connector is used in multi-channel M9391A VSA setups spanning multiple chassis. IF In This SMB male connector accepts the IF Input from the M9350A IF Out connector. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 82: M9391A Block Diagram

    Output level: >+12 dBm sine (+13 dBm typical)   10 MHz Output level: 3.3 Vpp square (1.65 v into 50 Ω) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 83: M9391A Block Diagram Reference Table For M9301A

    Chassis back plane board 100 MHz BP Out Frequency: 100 MHz Output level: >+10 dBm M9391A Block Diagram Reference Table for M9350A Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 84: M9391A Block Diagram Reference Table For M9214A

    Trigger 1 3.3 V into 50 Ω VDC into 50 Ω & 2   Sync This connector is intended for future use. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 85: M9381A Block Diagram

    M9381A Block Diagram M9381A Block Diagram M9381A Block Diagram Reference Table for M9300A M9300A PXIe Reference Operation Input Connector Output Ref In   Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 86: M9381A Block Diagram Reference Table For M9301A

    From: M9300A 100 MHz Out - frequency: 100 MHz, 100 MHz In   Amplitude: >+12 dBm @100 Hz: -130 dBc/Hz @1 kHz: -160 dBc/Hz Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 87: M9381A Block Diagram Reference Table For M9310A

    3.3 V into 50 Ω. Trig 1 Output . max into 50 Ω, +16 dBm max @ 0 & 2 (In VDC into 50 Ω /Out) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 88: M9381A Block Diagram Reference Table For M9311A

    3.3 V into 50 Ω Trig 1. Input from dBm max @ 0 VDC into 50 Ω (In/Out) M9310A trig 1 Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 89: Step 5 - Verify Operation Of The M9391A Vsa And M9381A Vsg

    M9381A or M9391A, then press Connect . Leave the SFPs open. For example: M9381A M9391A Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 90 Failure in the power supplies. Module hardware health can't be determined until the power supply failure is resolved. M9310A Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 91 Reference. connected connection to the by the SFP. module Failure in the power supplies. Module hardware health can't be Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 92 Utilities > Self Test... > Run Self Test If the Self Test passes (see results below), go to Step 6 - Make a Measurement Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 93: Self Test Failure

    It is important that no signal is present at the RF Input of the Keysight M9350A PXIe Downconverter when doing a Self Test. If a signal is present, it may result in a false failure. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 94: Communications

    Keysight Connection Expert . If any or all modules and their slot locations are still not visible, select Refresh All Restart the SFP. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 95: Step 6 - Make A Measurement

    Torque the connectors to 8 Lb-In (0.904 Nm). On the M9381A SFP make the following settings: Frequency: 2 GHz Amplitude: -10 dBm RF On: checked ALC On: checked. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 96 You should see the following display on your M9391A SFP. The frequency of the signal is 2 GHz and the amplitude is -10 dBm. Proceed to Step 7 - Installation is Complete Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 97: Step 7 - Installation Is Complete

    The reference information for the driver (a Microsoft HTML Help .chm file) is also installed with the driver and the content is available Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 98: Scpi Interface (M9380A And M9381A Only)

    M938x > M938x SCPI Server . The SCPI Reference is located at Start > All Programs > Keysight > M938x > M938x SCPI Reference Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 99: Keysight 89600 Vsa Software For M9391A

    Synthesizer module - each Synthesizer in the system can only be utlized once in a configuration. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 100 Keysight 89600 VSA versions 19.0 and higher support configuration of multiple M9391A channels distributed across two chassis. The following are the prerequisites: Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 101: Configuration Procedure

    Click on the "Add New Hardware" icon Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 102 Slots 2, 4, 10, and 3. For eight-channel, MIMO test Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 103 Save the new configuration by selecting the "OK" button. Repeat step 2 for each additional channel, selecting the next higher slot number offered and setting the Reference to "None". Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 104: Parameter Control And Input Extensions

    The following input extensions are channel dependent (not coupled across channels): ADC Dither (to improve small signal performance) {On, Off} Baseband Delay (seconds) Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 105 For additional information on each extension item, highlight the item and a summary is displayed near the bottom of the extension dialog box. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...

  • Page 106: M9391A And M9381A Specifications

    . The Data Sheet for the M9381A can also be found at http://edadownload.software.keysight.com/Modular/M938XA/2.0/5991-0279EN. . The Specifications Guide for the M9381A can also be found at http://edadownload.software.keysight.com/Modular/M938XA/2.0/M9381-90015. Keysight M9391A PXIe Signal Analyzer & M9381A PXIe Vector Signal Generator 1 MHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz...
  • Page 107 This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies 2013 - 2020 Edition 2.1, January, 2020 M9300-90090 www.keysight.com...

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