I'm investigating the possibility of using a Keysight M9393A PXIe to measure noise figure. Right now, I just want to know if it's possible and what other equipment, options, & SW are required. I'd be using it for several different scenarios. Let's say they will be around 1GHz for now. Let me know if there are any application notes or reference solutions available.
Thanks,
Kurt
Thanks,
Kurt
Currently Keysight PXIe signal Analyzers don't support Noise Figure Measurement. You will have to use Noise Figure Analyzer or Benchtop Signal Analyzer with Noise Sources to measure NF. I think you can use mathematical calculation to measure NF with PXIe signal analyzer, but it will not give accurate value.
For more Information on NF Measurement : http://www.keysight.com/main/application.jspx?cc=IN&lc=eng&ckey=SUB-045&nid=-34815.0.00&id=SUB-045&cmpid=zzfindnoisefigure
Thanks,
Pani