Agilent / Keysight M9411A VXT PXI Vector Transceiver

The Keysight M9411A VXT is a PXIe vector transceiver module integrating signal generation and analysis into a single 3-slot form factor. Operating from 1 MHz to 6 GHz, it delivers instantaneous bandwidth up to 1.2 GHz for demanding 5G, radar, and wireless test applications. The combined vector signal generator (VSG) and vector signal analyzer (VSA) architecture optimizes space utilization while maintaining RF performance.

– Technical Specifications

Frequency & Bandwidth
• Frequency range: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
• Instantaneous bandwidth: Up to 1.2 GHz (300 MHz, 600 MHz, or 1.2 GHz options available)
• Low frequency extension available: 1 MHz to 380 MHz

Signal Generation
• Output power: −120 dBm to +20 dBm at 1 GHz
• Half duplex output: −10 dBm (380–4500 MHz) and +15 dBm (4500–6000 MHz)
• Baseband memory: 256 MSa standard; 512 MSa option
• Waveform playback memory: 512 MSa

Signal Analysis
• Display average noise level: −163 dBm at 1 GHz
• Typical DANL range: 0 to −156 dBm

RF Performance
• Harmonics: <−44 dBc at 1 GHz
• Non-harmonics: <−75 dBc at 1 GHz
• Phase noise (SSB): −131 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (10 kHz offset)
• Phase noise sidebands range from −110 dBc/Hz (1 kHz offset) to −137 dBc/Hz (5 MHz offset)
• EVM and ACLR performance across FR1 and FR2

– Key Features

• Real-time FPGA-accelerated measurements for faster throughput
• Sequencer analyzer measurement mode support
• Multi-channel timing synchronization capability
• Compatible with PathWave signal generation and X-Series measurement applications
• High output power and half-duplex port options available

– Typical Applications

5G NR design verification and production testing, radar signal simulation and analysis, wideband wireless transceiver characterization, and multi-standard RF system validation.

– Compatibility & Integration

The M9411A leverages application software from Keysight benchtop instruments, enabling direct transition between modular and benchtop test environments. PXIe chassis integration supports multi-channel synchronization for complex test scenarios.