Keysight FieldFox A Series Handheld VNA, Spectrum Analyzers, Combination Instruments
Benefits of the FieldFox A Series Handheld RF Analyzers
- Vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and combination instruments.
- Compact, portable and rugged handheld instruments.
- High budget flexibility - choose capabilities you need today and easily upgrade later.
Keysight FieldFox A Series Handheld VNA, Spectrum Analyzers, Combination Instruments
The Keysight FieldFox series are versatile RF microwave analyzers up to 50 GHz (4/6.5/9/14/18/26.5/32/44/50 GHz) in a portable handheld design. The base devices can be upgraded with a variety of software options. The can work as cable and antenna analyzers, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, or a combination ot these instrument types. They can perform DTF and TDR in a single sweep and offer a dynamic range up to 100 dB and an absolute amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB.
Keysight FieldFox RF and Microwave (Combination) Analyzers
Base: Cable and antenna analyzer. Key options:
- Spectrum analyzer/SA.
- Vector network analyzer/VNA.
- Built-in power meter.
- Pulse measurements.
- Channel scanner.
- GPS receiver.
- Real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA).
- 89600 VSA software connection.
- Surveyor 4D software connection.
- I/Q analyzer.
- IQ streaming.
- Noise figure.
- Over-the-Air (OTA) LTE FDD/TDD and 5GTF.
- Indoor and outdoor mapping.
- EMF measurements.
- Modell N9912A: One port cable and antenna analyzer (4 or 6 GHz), broadband calibration, CalReady, standard mechanical cal kit support. Measurements include: Return loss, distance-to-fault (DTF), one port cable loss and VSWR.
Keysight FieldFox Microwave Vector Network Analyzers/VNA
Base: Transmission/reflection vector network analyzer (VNA). Key options:
- Cable and antenna analyzer.
- TDR cable measurements.
- Full 2-port S-parameters.
- Time domain.
- QuickCal.
- Vector voltmeter.
- Built-in power meter.
- External USB power sensor support.
- Pulse measurements.
- GPS receiver.
- Model N9923A: Vector network analysis/VNA provides transmission/reflection measurements, or S11 and S21, with magnitude and phase.
Keysight FieldFox Microwave Spectrum Analyzers/SA
Base: Spectrum analyzer. Key options:
- Full-band tracking generator.
- Full-band preamplifier.
- Built-in power meter.
- Pulse measurements.
- Channel scanner.
- GPS receiver.
- Real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA).
- 89600 VSA software connection.
- Surveyor 4D software connection.
- I/Q analyzer.
- IQ streaming.
- Noise figure.
- Over-the-Air (OTA) LTE FDD/TDD and 5GTF.
- Indoor and outdoor mapping.
- EMF measurements.
FieldFox Series A Features Overview
| Features1) | Combination analyzers | Vector network analyzers | Spectrum analyzers | ||
| N9912A | N9913/4/5/6/7/8A, N9950/1/2A | N9923A | N9925/6/7/8A | N9935/6/7/8A, N9960/1/2A | |
| CAT/vector network analysis | |||||
| Cable and antenna analyzer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | VSWR and reflection |
| VNA transmission/reflection | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| 1-port mixed-mode S-parameters | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| VNA time domain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| QuickCal | ✓ | ✓ (N991xA only) | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| TDR cable measurements | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
| Vector voltmeter | 1 port | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Spectrum analysis | |||||
| Spectrum analyzer | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Extended range transmission analysis (ERTA) | - | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Tracking generator | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Pre-amplifier | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Interference analyzer and spectrogram | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Spectrum analyzer time gating | - | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Channel scanner | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | |
| Analog demodulation | - | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Real-time spectrum analyzer (RTSA) | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| I/Q analyzer (IQA) | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| Indoor and outdoor mapping | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| IQ streaming | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| Noise figure (NF) | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| EMF measurements | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| Phased array antenna support | - | ✓2) (N995xA only) | - | - | ✓2) (N996xA only) |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) LTE FDD/TDD | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) 5GTF | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| Power measurements | |||||
| USB power sensor meaurement versus frequency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB power sensor support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pulse measurement with USB peak power sensor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in power meter | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| System features | |||||
| Remote control capability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS receiver | external | ✓ | external | ✓ | ✓ |
| DC bias variable-voltage source | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCPI over LAN and USB3) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows based software | |||||
| 89600 VSA software | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) |
| N6820ES Surveyor 4D Software | - | ✓2) | - | - | ✓2) | 1) Some of the features listed here require an option. See the FieldFox Handheld Analyzer Configuration Guide for complete information on all FieldFox products and accessories. |
Model Overview FieldFox A Base Devices
| FieldFox RF and Microwave (Combination) Analyzers: Cable and Antenna Tester (CAT) + Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) + Spectrum Analyzer (SA) | ||||
| Model | Description | CAT and VNA Frequency | SA Frequency (usable to 5 kHz) | Testport Connector |
| N9912A | 4/6 GHz FieldFox RF analyzer | Option 104: 2 MHz...4 GHz Option 106: 2 MHz...6 GHz | Option 104: 2 MHz...4 GHz Option 106: 2 MHz...6 GHz (start frequency 100 kHz) | Type N (female) |
| N9913A | 4 GHz FieldFox RF analyzer | 30 kHz...4 GHz | 100 kHz...4 GHz | Type N (female) |
| N9914A | 6.5 GHz FieldFox RF analyzer | 30 kHz...6.5 GHz | 100 kHz...6.5 GHz | Type N (female) |
| N9915A | 9 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 30 kHz...9 GHz | 100 kHz...9 GHz | Type N (female) |
| N9916A | 14 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 30 kHz...14 GHz | 100 kHz...14 GHz | Type N (female) |
| N9917A | 18 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 30 kHz...18 GHz | 100 kHz...18 GHz | Type N (female) |
| N9918A | 26.5 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 30 kHz...26.5 GHz | 100 kHz...26.5 GHz | 3.5 mm (male) |
| N9950A | 32 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 300 kHz...32 GHz | 9 kHz...32 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) |
| N9951A | 44 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 300 kHz...44 GHz | 9 kHz...44 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) |
| N9952A | 50 GHz FieldFox microwave analyzer | 300 kHz...50 GHz | 9 kHz...50 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) |
| FieldFox Microwave Vector Network Analyzers: Transmission, Reflection | ||||
| Model | Description | Frequency | Testport Connector | |
| N9923A | 4/6 GHz FieldFox microwave VNA | Option 104: 2 MHz...4 GHz Option 106: 2 MHz...6 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9925A | 9 GHz FieldFox microwave VNA | 30 kHz...9 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9926A | 14 GHz FieldFox microwave VNA | 30 kHz...14 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9927A | 18 GHz FieldFox microwave VNA | 30 kHz...18 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9928A | 26.5 GHz FieldFox microwave VNA | 30 kHz...26.5 GHz | 3,5 mm (male) | |
| FieldFox Microwave Spectrum Analyzers | ||||
| Model | Description | Frequency | Testport Connector | |
| N9935A | 9 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 100 kHz...9 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9936A | 14 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 100 kHz...14 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9937A | 18 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 100 kHz...18 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9938A | 26.5 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 100 kHz...26.5 GHz | Type N (female) | |
| N9960A | 32 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 9 kHz...32 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) | |
| N9961A | 44 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 9 kHz...44 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) | |
| N9962A | 50 GHz FieldFox microwave spectrum analyzer | 9 kHz...50 GHz | NMD 2.4 mm (male) | |
Included: FieldFox base device N 9912A, 9913A, 9914A, 9915A, N9923A, 9925A, 9935A, power adaptor, battery, bag, LAN cable, short description.
Comparing FieldFox A and B Series
| Feature | ▸FieldFox B Series | ▸FieldFox A Series |
| CAT (cable antenna test) | ✓ | ✓ |
| VNA (vector network analyzer) | ✓ | ✓ |
| SA (spectrum analyzer) | ✓ | ✓ |
| RTSA (real-time spectrum analyzer) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Realtime bandwidth | 120 MHz | 10 MHz |
| Max. frequency | 9 GHz | 50 GHz |
| VNA dynamic range | 117 dB | 100 dB |
| DANL (displayed average noise level) | -163 dBm at 2 GHz, -151 dBm at 40 GHz | -159 dBm at 2 GHz, -144 dBm at 40 GHz |
| TOI (third order intercept) | +13.5 (+16) dBm | +15 dBm |
| Phase noise , CF = 1 GHz, 10 kH Offset | -117 (-113) dBc/Hz | -111 dBc/Hz |
| Sweep speed (CAT) | 409 (457) µs/data point | 650 µs/data point |
| Operating temperature | -10...+55°C | -10...+55°C |
| Weight | 3.34 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Battery time | 4 h | 3.5 h |
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